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| Palm Springs Desert Resort Holiday |
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| Departing: Sunday, May 15, 2011 |
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| 6 Days |
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|  TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:Palm Springs Aerial tramway, guided city and Coachella Valley tour, General Patton Memorial Museum, Joshua Tree National Park, Palomar Observatory, Mission San Antonio de Pala, historic Temecula, free day for relaxing, shopping or recreation, optional Palm Springs Follies, “Villagefest” fair. Eleven meals included: five full breakfasts, two lunches, four dinners. |
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|  | | | Daily Itinerary: | | | Day 1 | Following a mid-day flight arrival at Ontario International Airport, you’ll be met by your tour director and chartered motorcoach. Then, transferring to the famed resort community of Palm Springs, we’ll soon arrive for a five-night stay at the fine Palm Mountain Resort, located in the heart of the downtown area. Our “welcome” evening features a thrilling scenic trip on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to the summit of 8,516-foot Mt. San Jacinto, including a delicious dinner at Mountain Station. (D) | | | Day 2 | After breakfast at Ruby’s Diner, we’ll embark on a half-day Palm Springs/Coachella Valley Tour, accompanied by an expert local guide. Along the way, you’ll see homes of numerous past and present-day Hollywood stars, elaborate resort hotel developments and golf courses, plus lovely gardens and exclusive shopping complexes. This afternoon, you’re sure to enjoy a visit to the 1,200-acre Living Desert Zoo and Botanical Garden in Palm Desert, home to rare plants and over 140 animal species representing desert ecosystems from around the world. Dinner will be served this evening at Johnny Costa’s Ristorante in Palm Springs. (B, D) | | | Day 3 | Our full-day of sightseeing begins with a morning visit to the General Patton Memorial Museum at Chiriaco Summit, filled with memorabilia of the storied general and his World War II campaigns. Then sightseeing in Joshua Tree National Park will introduce us to this starkly beautiful, 800,000-acre desert wilderness containing mountain ranges, unique granite formations, varied resident and migratory birds, plus many spectacular desert plants like Joshua trees, ocotillos, palo verdes, yuccas and piñon pines. A picnic box lunch will be provided in the park, and dinner will be included at a popular restaurant in Palm Springs. (B, L, D)
| | | Day 4 | Scheduled for today is an extraordinarily varied full-day sightseeing excursion, including scenic panoramas of Southern California and the Pacific Ocean, a visit to the renowned Palomar Observatory atop Mount Palomar, sightseeing at historic Mission San Antonio de Pala, dating from 1816, and a sumptuous international buffet luncheon at the Pala Casino Resort. This afternoon you’ll have free time for browsing through the boutiques and antiques of picturesque downtown Temecula, center of an extensive wine and olive oil producing region. This evening is available for dining on your own in downtown Palm Springs. (B, L) | | | Day 5 | You’ll have the full day at leisure for relaxation, recreation, or shopping in downtown Palm Springs adjacent to our hotel. If you wish, attend an optional matinee performance of the renowned Palm Springs Follies, featuring high-stepping senior showgirls and a celebrity “headliner” (seasonal), take an optional four-wheel-drive trip, or visit the Palm Springs Art Museum on your own. Tonight our “farewell” dinner has been arranged at charming Las Casuelas Terraza, then stroll the streets of the downtown area, visit the vendor booths and take in the entertainment at the Palm Springs “Villagefest” street fair, held every Thursday. (B, D) | | | Day 6 | After our final breakfast at Ruby’s Diner, we’ll transfer from Palm Springs to Ontario International Airport to connect with mid-day or early afternoon, homeward bound flights. (B) | |
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| | | | | Meals included: 5 breakfasts, 4 dinners. We include the gratuities to the tour director, motorcoach driver and step-on guides.
Suggested flight arrival in Ontario International Airport: by 12:00 noon; suggested flight departure from Ontario International Airport: after 3 pm
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| Hub & Spoke PRICE PER PERSON: Land Only From $839.00 per person, double occupancy |
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