Compare Treasures of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest by Titan Travel vs California Panorama by Omega Tours

Day 1 London - Seattle
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your journey to London Heathrow Airport for a Virgin Atlantic flight to Seattle. On arrival, we transfer to the Mayflower Park Hotel (4T) for a two-night stay. The rest of the evening is free for you to explore.

Day 2 Seattle
Get your bearings this morning with an orientation tour of the city, including a visit to the Space Needle. From the top of this 1962 hourglass landmark, the 360° observation deck offers you fantastic views of the ‘Emerald City’ and the lakes and mountains beyond. The afternoon is yours to do as you please - sample cheeses, cured meats and chocolate at Pike Place Market, or join an optional excursion to the Boeing Factory.

Day 3 Seattle - Portland
We stop in at Mount St Helens on our way down to Oregon. Set up a few years after the 1980 eruption, you can watch a feed of the volcano’s current seismic activity and gaze up at its snow-dusted slopes across the glassy waters of Silver Lake. We continue to our hotel in Portland, the Hotel Modera (4T).

Day 4 Portland
We take on a full-day tour of Portland today, including the Pioneer Courthouse (the oldest federal building in the Pacific Northwest) and a stroll through the serene spaces of the Portland Japanese Garden, where sand gardens are raked into Zen-like patterns and trees and shrubs are clipped to form painting-perfect arrangements. Enjoy the International Rose Test Garden, where many rose bushes can perfume the air.

Day 5 Portland - Bend
Scenery comes on a grand scale today. We view Multnomah Falls, which cascade down from the glaciers and snowfields of nearby Mount Hood. There will be spectacular views of the Columbia River Gorge and Bonneville Dam, before we make our way down to Smith Rock State Park, with towering basalt cliffs dotted with rock climbers. We finish up in the charming small city of Bend, home to bohemian boutiques, artisan coffee shops and craft breweries. We check in at the Red Lion Inn & Suites (3T).

Day 6 Bend - Newport
We make our way to the coast today, passing through the beautiful Willamette National Forest as we cross the Cascade Range. The seaside town of Newport is famous for its seafood - this evening, enjoy a crabbing demonstration followed by dinner at a local restaurant. Our hotel for the next two nights is the Elizabeth Street Inn (3T).

Day 7 Newport
You’ve got the day free to explore Newport. Browse the galleries and bookshops around Nye Beach, or perhaps head down to the Bayfront area for a bowlful of fresh seafood chowder. This evening, we’ll build a beach bonfire to toast s’mores - gooey marshmallow and chocolate sandwiched between two biscuits. Please note: in inclement weather, this popular campfire treat will be served at poolside fire pits.

Day 8 Newport - Ashland
On our way out of Newport, we will stop off at Yaquina Bay for a photo stop at the 19th century lighthouse. Continuing down Highway 101, we call in at Sea Lion Caves, one of the few mainland rookeries of these fascinating creatures, before stopping for lunch in Coos Bay. Leaving the coast behind, we travel cross-country to the little town of Ashland, just north of the Californian border, where we spend two nights at the Ashland Springs Hotel (3T+).

Day 9 Crater Lake National Park
Today, we travel to Crater Lake, formed 7,700 years ago by the eruption of Mount Mazama. Fed purely by rainwater and melting snow, the waters here are some of the clearest in the world. The surrounding slopes of the volcano are blanketed in woodland, with plenty of viewpoints for taking in the scenery. We return to Ashland, home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and your evening is free to perhaps watch a performance this evening.

Day 10 Ashland - Redwood National Park - Eureka
Crossing from Oregon into California, we make our way back to the rugged Pacific coast. A scenic drive takes us through Redwood National Park, one of a group of parks declared as an International Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site, for our first glimpse of these colossal trees. We’ll also make a brief photo stop at The Carson Mansion, one of the most written about and photographed Victorian houses in California. On arrival into Eureka we check into the Best Western Eureka Humboldt Bay Inn (3T) and the evening is free for you to explore the Old Town or go for a sunset stroll along the waterfront esplanade.

Day 11 Eureka - Humboldt Redwoods State Park - San Francisco
Our first port of call today is the Avenue of the Giants, one of the most famous scenic drives in the country. The route - a section of the old Highway 101 through Humboldt Redwoods State Park - takes us through forests filled with towering redwood trees. From here, we plot a course south towards Kendall-Jackson wine estate for a tasting in the heart of Sonoma wine country. We finish up in San Francisco and check in to Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel (4T) for two nights. This evening perhaps join an optional seafood dinner and night drive.

Day 12 San Francisco
This morning, you’ll get to know the ‘City by the Bay’ with a guided tour that includes Fisherman’s Wharf and Lombard Street. The afternoon is yours to discover the sights and sounds of San Francisco under your own steam. Opt for a cruise around the bay, walk the length of the Golden Gate Bridge, or perhaps venture back to Fisherman’s Wharf for fresh crab and clam chowder by the water.

Day 13 San Francisco - In flight
Enjoy a leisurely morning before we transfer to the airport for a direct, scheduled Virgin Atlantic flight to London.

Day 14 London
Arrival at London Heathrow where you will be met and guided to your Titan vehicle, for the journey home.

DAY 1: LOS ANGELES ARRIVAL

Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport and transfer independently to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Accommodation at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles, or similar

DAY 2: LOS ANGELES > MOJAVE DESERT > LAS VEGAS

Meet your Tour Director and depart for Las Vegas, the glittering “Entertainment Capital of the World,” for non-stop fun, gambling, and world-class entertainment. Your tour stops at the iconic Las Vegas Welcome Sign where you may wish to capture your photo memory of Las Vegas.

Accommodation at the Luxor Las Vegas, Las Vegas, or similar

DAY 3: LAS VEGAS > DEATH VALLEY > MAMMOTH LAKES/FRESNO

Having enjoyed glamorous Las Vegas, it will be a sharp contrast this afternoon to enter the quiet and extreme environment of Death Valley. Stop at Zabriskie Point and Furnace Creek Ranch/Visitors Center before continuing across the valley and ascending the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the alpine resort town of Mammoth Lakes. The area gained prominence as a gold mining town in the 19th century and today is renowned for its superior skiing terrain and staggeringly beautiful mountain vistas.

Important note: Winter Routing The Tioga Pass may be closed due to weather or road conditions, in which case you will overnight in Fresno or Visalia and a visit to Mammoth Lakes will not be possible (winter routing applies to all departures between October and May under normal snow conditions).

Accommodation at the Mammoth Mountain Inn, Mammoth Lakes, or Piccadilly Inn, Fresno

DAY 4: MAMMOTH/FRESNO > YOSEMITE > MODESTO

Your journey today brings you to the Tioga Pass (please see important note on day 3) into the scenic wonderland of Yosemite National Park. Here, you will experience the valley floor and its splendors including the glacial-shaped granite formations of El Capitan, Half Dome, the magnificent Bridal Falls, and Yosemite Falls. Overnight in Modesto.

Accommodation at the Doubletree by Hilton Modesto, Modesto, or similar

DAY 5: MODESTO > SAN FRANCISCO

Depart early this morning to arrive in San Francisco, one of the most beloved cities in America. Enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour before arriving at your hotel. This evening take a memorable City by Night Tour (optional).

Accommodation at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, San Francisco, or similar

DAY 6: SAN FRANCISCO (NAPA VALLEY OPTIONAL)

Day at leisure! Your Tour Director is on hand to assist with making your plans for the day: perhaps a cable car ride to Fisherman’s Wharf where one may enjoy a “Taste of San Francisco”: local seafood, famous sourdough bread, or decadent Ghiradelli’s Chocolate. Or take a stroll by Sea Lions’ Marina to watch them frolic.

Be sure to gaze across the bay to Alcatraz Island where “America’s Most Wanted” such as Al Capone and ”Machine Gun” Kelly were incarcerated. Or visit Union Square for a shopping stop at Macy’s Department Store. You also may choose to embark on a wine-tasting tour to Napa Valley, world-renowned for its fine wineries and beautiful scenery (optional).

Accommodation at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, San Francisco, or similar

DAY 7: SAN FRANCISCO > MONTEREY/ CARMEL > CENTRAL COAST

Depart San Francisco this morning for the drive to the Monterey Peninsula, known for its magnificent homes and lovely beaches. In Monterey, visit Fisherman’s Wharf and famous Cannery Row Then tour charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, noted for its quaint houses, upscale art galleries, and unique stores. In the afternoon your tour continues through Paso Robles, home of fine wineries. Overnight in a quaint Central California Coast town.

Accommodation at the Radisson Santa Maria, Central Coast, or similar

DAY 8: CENTRAL COAST > SANTA BARBARA > SANTA MONICA > LOS ANGELES DEPARTURE

Journey south through the Santa Ynez Valley into Santa Barbara where palm-lined walkways border white sandy beaches. Upon arrival in Los Angeles, an orientation tour commences to include Hollywood, portions of Beverly Hills, and Century City before arriving in Santa Monica, home to the finish line of Historic Route 66, where you may enjoy an optional lunch on the pier before departure or arriving at your hotel.