Tour Name:  Magical Mission Inn Christmas
Departure:  12/22/10
Return:  12/26/10
Price:  $1529 Double / $1859 Single

Description
  Looking for a little magic this Christmas Season - The historic landmark Mission Inn is the place to be. The annual Festival of Lights transforms the iconic property into a place of wonder at the holidays. Dickens Carolers sing cheerful holiday tunes, 17th Century Costumed Characters and horse drawn carriages evoke the spirit of the season. We will spend four nights at this magical place. See the Glory of Christmas at The Crystal Cathedral, Christmas Memories at The Candlelight Pavilion and The Big Band Christmas at Welk Resort. Christmas Day Buffet at the Mission Inn and all the trimmings. A favorite Daytripping Christmas destination.

Itinerary
Day # 1, Wednesday, December 22, 2010
08:30am Depart: Oakmont   Santa Rosa, CA  
08:45am Depart: Spring Lake Village   Santa Rosa, CA  
09:00am Depart: Daytripping   Santa Rosa, CA  
09:30am Depart: Petaluma Fairground   Petaluma, CA  
09:45am Depart: Rowland Park-N-Ride   Novato, CA  
10:30am Depart: Oakland Museum   Oakland, CA Website
01:30pm Lunch Harris Ranch Coalinga, CA Website
  Enjoy the ambiance of the hacienda style setting at the Harris Ranch, known as the home of great tasting and nutritional beef that is aged to tender perfection.
05:00pm Hotel Arrival & Check In Mission Inn Riverside, CA  
06:30pm Dinner Mission Inn Riverside, CA  
Day # 2, Thursday, December 23, 2010
10:00am Mission Inn Tour Mission Inn Riverside, CA  
02:30pm Crystal Cathedral Tour Crystal Cathedral Garden Grove, CA Website
04:30pm Glory of Christmas Crystal Cathedral Garden Grove, CA Website
  he seasonal splendor of the Glory of Christmas began with the goal of becoming a holiday tradition in Southern California. Today it draws visitors from around the world to witness its unique pageantry. Through the creative blend of Christmas carols, pageantry of live animals, flying angels and special effects, the nativity unfolds with colorful wonder. Pre-recorded orchestration by the London Symphony Orchestra provides the musical backdrop for live performances by adult and child soloists. The Cathedral's world-renowned pipe organ also fills the all-glass structure with glorious sounds.
Day # 3, Friday, December 24, 2010
11:30am Christmas Memories Lunch Candlelight Pavilion Claremont, CA Website
01:00pm Christmas Memories Matinee Candlelight Pavilion Claremont, CA Website
06:00pm Duane's Mission Inn Dinner Mission Inn Riverside, CA  
08:30pm Festival of Lights Carriage Ri G & F Horse Trailer    
Day # 4, Saturday, December 25, 2010
10:00am Christmas Buffet Mission Inn Riverside, CA  
05:30pm Welk Resort Christmas Dinner Welk Resort Center Escondido, CA Website
08:00pm Big Band Christmas Welk Resort Center Escondido, CA Website
Day # 5, Sunday, December 26, 2010
05:30pm Return: Oakland Museum   Oakland, CA Website
06:15pm Return: Rowland Park-N-Ride   Novato, CA  
06:30pm Return: Petaluma Fairground   Petaluma, CA  
07:15pm Return: Spring Lake Village   Santa Rosa, CA  
07:30pm Return: Oakmont   Santa Rosa, CA  
Day # 7, Tuesday, December 28, 2010
07:00pm Return: Daytripping   Santa Rosa, CA