Day 1
Las Vegas
Arrive into Las Vegas and transfer independently to your hotel where you’ll meet with your Tour Manager. You’ll have this first evening at leisure so you can explore Las Vegas as much as you’d like or just relax over dinner in your hotel.
Overnight: Luxor Hotel & Casino or similar
Day 2
Las Vegas - Yosemite
Take a short flight on board a private aircraft this morning to Merced which serves as the gateway to Yosemite National Park. Then board a motorcoach and travel along the original route along Highway 140, the first route that brought travellers directly to the valley floor along the Merced River Canyon. Once inside the park you will experience spectacular views including the Half Dome, El Capitan, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls and Yosemite Falls.
Overnight: Yosemite View Lodge or similar (Breakfast included)
Day 3
Yosemite National Park – San Francisco
Leave Yosemite and travel west to the City by the Bay – San Francisco. Along the way, you’ll stop in the world-famous Napa Valley and have chance to explore the town of Sonoma. San Francisco is a distinctive and ever-popular city, with diverse neighbourhoods, varied restaurants and bars, and renowned landmarks to explore.
Overnight: (Breakfast included) Westin St. Francis or similar
Day 4
San Francisco
This morning enjoy a fun and laid-back city tour, from Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf. No visit to the city would be complete with a tour of the bay, so prepare to set sail on a cruise past the famous Pier 39 and its sea lions, all along the historic waterfront and under the Golden Gate Bridge. After circling the notorious Alcatraz Island, you’ll return to land and be free to explore at leisure with some visits to the museums, a coffee in a quaint café or perhaps a spot of shopping.
Overnight: (Breakfast included) Westin St. Francis or similar
Day 5
San Francisco – 17-Mile Drive – Monterey – California’s Central Coast
This morning you will venture south by motorcoach along the stunning 17-Mile Drive, passing beautiful estates, emerald green fairways and the Pacific Ocean to Monterey. Afterward, Visit Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row’s historic waterfront district before carrying onwards along the Pacific Coast Highway to Carmel-by-the-Sea and Big Sur. Further south, the highway passes Hearst Castle and Morro Bay into the heart of California’s Central Coast.
Overnight: Cambria Pines Lodge or similar (Breakfast included)
Day 6
California’s Central Coast – Santa Barbara - Los Angeles
After breakfast head south to Santa Barbara, visiting Solvang en route. Enjoy time in the charming coastal city of Santa Barbara, strolling the windy streets, then continue south to Los Angeles. Enjoy an evening at leisure in Los Angeles
Overnight: Hilton Glendale or similar (Breakfast included)
Day 7
Los Angeles
Take a comprehensive tour of Los Angeles, exploring the seaside communities of Marina del Rey, Venice and Santa Monica, home to California’s oldest pleasure piers. You’ll also get a flavour of Hollywood glitz and glamour when you check out the Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip and Rodeo Drive.
Overnight: Hilton Glendale or similar (Breakfast included)
Day 8
Los Angeles – Las Vegas
Transfer to the airport this morning and board a private aircraft to Las Vegas where you’ll be transferred to your hotel upon arrival. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the “Entertainment Capital of the World” at your own pace.
Overnight: (Breakfast included) Sahara Las Vegas or similar
Day 9
Las Vegas
A full day to enjoy Las Vegas or take the optional tour to the Grand Canyon.
Overnight: (Breakfast included) Sahara Las Vegas or similar
Day 10
Today your tour ends, it’s time to fly home.
