East West Enchantment
17 days / 16 nights
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What to expect:
Toronto » Niagara Falls » Washington, DC » New York City » Phoenix / Scottsdale » Grand Canyon National Park » Bryce Canyon National Park » Zion National Park » Las Vegas » Yosemite National Park » San Francisco
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Included in this Tour:
♦ Accommodation for 16 nights, including taxes and porterage.
♦ Air–conditioned motorcoach and guide for the entire tour.
♦ Admissions to: Maid of the Mist, (or Scenic Tunnels), Montezuma’s Castle, Monument Valley, 17-Mile Drive and all National Parks.
♦ Outbound Airport transfer in Washington, DC.
♦ Inbound airport transfer in Los Angeles by hotel shuttle.
Extras:
♦ Skylon Tower Dinner
♦ Dinner in Washington
♦ Helicopter tours in Grand Canyon National Park or Las Vegas
♦ Sightseeing flight in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
♦ Night tours of Las Vegas or San Francisco
♦ Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito Excursions
♦ Western Dinner
♦ Universal Studios
♦ Disneyland
♦ Disney’s California Adventure
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Places you'll enjoy staying:
DAY 1 & 2 » Niagara Falls - Crowne Plaza Niagara New York or Sheraton at the Falls
DAY 3 & 4 » Washington, DC - Hilton Washington, Marriott Wardman Park or Marriott Keybridge,
DAY 5 & 6 » Los Angeles - Los Angeles Airport Hilton,
DAY 7 » Phoenix/Scottdale - Marriott,
DAY 8 » Grand Canyon - Canyon Plaza Quality Inn, Grand Canyon National Park Lodges or Holiday Inn Express,
DAY 9 » Kanab/Mt. Carmel/Bryce - Shilo Inn, Best Western or Bryce View Lodge,
DAY 10 & 11 » Las Vegas - Circus Circus,
DAY 12 & 13 » Yosemite area - Comfort Inn Oakhurst, Miners Inn, Best Western Oakhurst or Comfort Inn Mariposa,
DAY 14 & 15 » San Francisco - Holiday Inn Civic Center or Hotel Whitcomb,
DAY 16 » California Coast - Santa Maria Inn, Best Western Royal Oak or Quality Inn Lompoc.
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Hotels before and after tour:
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Day
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New York City » Niagara Falls (393 m / 632 km)
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Discover the beautiful and varied scenery of “the other New York” on a leisurely drive through the legendary Cats-kill Mountains. Early evening arrival at Niagara Falls.
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Niagara Falls » Toronto » Niagara Falls (212 m / 339 km)
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This morning depart for Toronto, where our orientation highlights this modern city. Then return to Niagara to experience the exhilarating Maid of the Mist cruise to the foot of Niagara’s Horseshoe Falls (in winter months, explore the Scenic Tunnels behind the Falls instead). This evening, enjoy an optional dinner with a panoramic view of the falls.
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Niagara Falls » Washington, DC (432 m / 691 km)
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Early morning departure through Pennsylvania. Time permitting, a stop will be made at an Amish market. Arrive in Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital, in the early evening.
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Washington, DC
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Our morning panoramic sightseeing tour is devoted to the landmarks and monuments of this great city: the White House, the Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery and the US Capitol. Afternoon is free to explore one of the Smith-sonian museums, such as the National Air and Space Museum.
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Washington, DC » Los Angeles
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Transfer from your hotel for your flight to Los Angeles (flight is not included in the tour price). Upon arrival in Los Angeles, transfer from the airport to your hotel via the hotel’s shuttle.
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6
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Los Angeles
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Welcome to Los Angeles, capital of the film and television industry; a booming cultural mecca with over 300 museums and perpetual pleasant weather! Free day to relax at your hotel or explore the city on your own.
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Los Angeles » Phoenix/Scottsdale (400 m / 644 km)
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Settle back and enjoy the scenery while traveling through the Mojave Desert across the Colorado River into Arizona. Discover the unique charm of our desert oasis, Phoenix/ Scottsdale, a blend of southwestern architecture and magnificent saguaro cactus. This is your introduction to the American West!
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Phoenix/Scottsdale » Sedona » Grand Canyon (237 m / 381 km)
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Morning departure through the garden desert of Arizona, visiting Montezuma’s Castle, the ancient Indian cliff dwellings of the Sinaguas tribe. The journey continues to the lovely city of Sedona and then through Oak Creek Canyon. The day ends with a visit of the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
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Grand Canyon » Monument Valley » Page/Lake Powell » Kanab area (380 m / 612 km)
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This morning, continue along the south rim of the Grand Canyon to the Painted Desert and Monument Valley, land of the Navajo Indian. The valley’s unforgettable landscapes include mesas, buttes and rock spires. After Monument Valley, continue along to Page and Lake Powell, one of the largest man-made lakes.
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Kanab area » Bryce Canyon » Zion » Las Vegas (323 m / 519 km)
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Early morning departure for the visit of yet another spectacular National Park: Bryce Canyon. The canyon has a symphony of colors and shapes that will leave you breathless. Continue on to Zion National Park, a popular destination with rock climbers for its unique landscapes and majestic plateaus.
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Las Vegas
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Enjoy a day of leisure in Las Vegas. You have the choice of visiting some of the spectacular hotels, taking one of the many optional excursions offered, or simply relaxing by the pool. |
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12
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Las Vegas » Yosemite area (477 m / 768 km)
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Today you will journey via the Mojave Desert. A scenic ride follows through the San Joaquin Valley’s traditional towns like Fresno and the Yosemite gateway town of Mariposa before your arrival at Yosemite National Park, the most popular natural tourist destination in California. |
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Yosemite
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Enjoy the highlights of the park including Yosemite Valley and its high cliffs and waterfalls. The park is also known for its wildlife: mule deer, coyotes, chipmunks, blue jays and occasionally even bears. |
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Yosemite area » San Francisco (166 m / 268 km)
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Leaving the Yosemite area you will travel through the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, California’s gold country, on the way to “The City by the Bay”. Upon arrival, enjoy city sightseeing of one of the most beautiful cities in America. |
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15
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San Francisco
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Day at leisure to enjoy San Francisco with its beautiful views, famous cable cars, parks and museums. You have the possibility of an optional tour to the quaint village of Sausalito in the morning. |
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16
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San Francisco » Monterey/Carmel » Santa Maria area (305 m / 490 km)
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Leave San Francisco and travel to Monterey, California’s first capital. After a stop in this beautiful seaside town, travel along stunning 17-Mile Drive. Visit the quaint and charming village of Carmel. Continue southward to the Santa Maria area. |
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Santa Maria area » Los Angeles (159 m / 255 km)
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En route to Los Angeles you will have a chance to explore Santa Barbara, often referred to as the pearl of the “American Riviera”. We return to Los Angeles in the afternoon. |
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