5 days in California Itinerary

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

On the 25th (Sun), catch a ride on Cable Cars. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, steep yourself in history at Alcatraz Island, and then take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf.

To find maps, photos, and other tourist information, read San Francisco trip itinerary planner.

Berlin, Germany to San Francisco is an approximately 16-hour combination of flight and subway. You can also fly; or do a combination of train and flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 9 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Wed): hike along Panorama Trail, explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point.

For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Yosemite National Park trip planner .

You can drive from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park in 4 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of subway, flight, bus, and taxi. Traveling from San Francisco in November, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are slightly colder (14°C), and nights are much colder (-8°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can travel back home.