Western Highlights

Arrive at San Francisco International Airport and transfer independently to your hotel, where you will meet your Tour Director. In the evening, join you fellow passengers for a welcome reception.

This morning, join a half-day city tour which includes Union Square, the Civic Centre and Fisherman’s Wharf. From the top of Twin Peaks, enjoy the spectacular view and see for yourself why so many consider San Francisco the most beautiful city in America. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in the ‘City by the Bay’ Perhaps a cable car ride to Fisherman’s Wharf to enjoy a ‘Taste of San Francisco’. Local seafood, famous sourdough breads or decadent Ghiradelli chocolate all await you. Take a stroll by the Sea Lion’s Mari na to watch them frolic and play. See Alcatraz Island across the bay where ‘America’s Most Wanted’ such as Al Capone and ‘Machine Gun’ Kelly were incarcerated. Take in Union Square for a shopping stop at Macy’s department store. (all optional). Your Tour Director will be on hand to assist you in planning your next 2 days in the city. Read More

Join an optional tour to Monterey and Carmel. Travel along the Pacific Coast to the Monterey Bay Peninsula. Visit Cannery Row, made famous by the John Steinbeck novel. Your optional package includes admission to the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, showcasing some 200 exhibits on marine life and one of the most respected aquariums in the world. Continue on the 17-mile run, admiring natural scenery and gorgeous homes. Enjoy time in the charming community of Carmel, known for its art galleries and boutique shops before returning to San Francisco.

Join the group for an included all day adventure to Yosemite National Park. Known for its magnificent waterfalls, granite peaks and remarkable wildlife, Yosemite is one of America’s favourite National Parks. You will explore the park by motor-coach and you will also have time on the valley floor to enjoy the spectacular scenery and included All American picnic.

Today, travel through the Mojave Desert on your way to Las Vegas. A late afternoon arrival in the dazzling ‘Entertainment Capital of the World’ will give you enough time to start enjoying this fantastic city right away. Your Tour Director will assist you in arranging all you want to do whether it is hopping, seeing a show, enjoying some fine dining or joining an optional evening tour.

This morning starts with a stop at the iconic Las Vegas Welcome Sign before making your way to an included day trip to the Grand Canyon. On the way, admire the beauty of Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the U.S. formed by the Hoover Dam. At the Grand Canyon, you will have time to explore the views on your own and if you choose, join an optional helicopter trip over the canyon, a rafting trip on the Colorado River or a walk on the Skywalk Platform.

The day is yours to choose how you spend it. Maybe some shopping at one of the fine shopping outlets in Las Vegas, lounge by the pool or join an optional tour. One of the possibilities would be a full day trip to Zion National Park. Zion is known for its majestic canyons, waterfalls and amazing wildlife. Your all day visit includes a guided walk as well as an All American picnic lunch.

Today, your journey takes you from Las Vegas through Palm Springs, the winter playground for Hollywood Royalty, with its lively downtown and immaculately kept golf courses nestled at the base of the rugged San Jacinto Mountains. This city in the desert was once known as the winter retreat of stars like Frank Sinatra, Jane Russell and Elvis Presley. Today it is a flourishing resort town with great shops, restaurants and a year round desert climate. A sea of wind turbines mark the entrance to this desert oasis. Along the way, you will pass through Indio, h ome to the International Date Festival due to the abundance of this crop in the Coachella Valley. Arrive in Los Angeles in the late afternoon. Read More

This morning, you will enjoy a comprehensive city tour of Los Angeles, glamorous Hollywood and posh Beverly Hills. You will be able to stop by the ‘Finish Line’ of the historic Route 66, see an iconic Californian lifeguard tower, made famous by ‘Baywatch’, walk on the boulevard of the stars and take in the famous Hollywood sign. The afternoon is yours to explore more on your own or join an optional excursion to Universal Studios where you will learn about how movies are made.

Today enjoy an optional full day excursion to San Diego. Travel south through San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente to San Diego, the 2nd largest city in California, renowned for its all year round mild climate and a location on the San Diego Bay. Enjoy a city tour, including the historic Old Town, the Gas Lamp district and the bay front picturesque Seaport Village. For a different view of the city, you can join an optional cruise of the bay before returning to Los Angeles in the late afternoon.

Your tour ends as you check out of your hotel. If you wish to extend your stay, please let us know at the time of booking so we can add any additional hotels and sightseeing tours to your holiday.