Book with flexibility 13 days
Contrasts of the West
Start from San francisco and end in Las vegas
Tour Operator:
Europamundo
Max group size:
50
Age range:
1 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour Id:
24364
Tour Length:
13 Days
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Itinerary
Day 1
SAN FRANCISCO -
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Arrival Reception. Transfer to hotel and free time. You will receive information about the start of the circuit during the afternoon, or you can check the informative panels in the hotel reception area. Day 2
SAN FRANCISCO -
We include a city tour after breakfast. We will visit the Financial District, Union Square and its streetcars, the Theatre District, Nob Hill, the zigzaggy and flowery Lombard Street, Grace Cathedral, its famous Chinatown, the historic Haight Ashbury district, birthplace of the hippie movement. We will enjoy a panoramic view from Twin Peaks. We will take photos of the Golden Gate Bridge from the Palace of Fine Arts. We will go to Ghirardelly Square and finish our tour at the Fisherman´s Wharf and Pier 39, thus completing our seaside leisure offer. Free afternoon during which you may go on a boat tour of the fabulous bay. We include night transportation to North Beach, ¨Little Italy¨, the city’s true nightlife hub which offers a wide range of restaurants. Day 3
SAN FRANCISCO -
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Cross the Golden Gate and visit Sausalito. After breakfast, excursion to the Golden Gate, where visitors can take pictures. We cross the bridge that spans San Francisco Bay and head for Sausalito, with its wonderful views, art galleries and Victorian houses along the sea promenade, where there are many memorable restaurants. Free time for the rest of the afternoon. Day 4
SAN FRANCISCO - MONTEREY - CARMEL - SAN LUIS OBISPO -
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Monterey’s jetty. Carmel, and elegant tourist resort. After breakfast we leave for Monterey, with time to walk along Cannery Row, with its old canning factories, now converted into restaurants and leisure venues. After spending some free time in the city, we set out for Carmel, an attractive tourist resort where we can visit its elegant shops and art galleries. Then we continue our journey to Paso Robles, a pleasant town to overnight. Day 5
SAN LUIS OBISPO - SOLVANG - SANTA BARBARA - LOS ANGELES -
Desayuno y salida dirección LOS ÁNGELES. Pararemos a conocer SOLVANG, un pueblo sorprendente, que parece un pedacito de Dinamarca en el centro de California. Posteriormente SANTA BARBARA, con su impresionante Misión y sus calles de arquitectura mediterránea con tiendas y restaurantes. Después de un tiempo libre, continuamos a Los Ángeles. Alojamiento. Por la tarde incluimos un traslado a Downtown Disney para poder disfrutar de sus animadas calles y restaurantes. Day 6
LOS ANGELES -
After breakfast we included a panoramic tour of this extensive city. Tour including music center, civic center and financial center, via LA Live & Staples Center. We continue along Wilshire Boulevard, heading west of the city, past the Korean Quarter and the Brea Ditch to reach Beverly Hills. Continue on Sunset Boulevard to reach Hollywood and find the Walk of Fame with its thousands of stars, the Dolby Theater, Chinese Theater and the Hollywood sign. Free time to walk and have lunch. Late in the afternoon, we include a transfer to Long Beach, where palm trees mix with the glass buildings, we will have some time in Shoreline Village to walk and dine in their lively restaurants across the Queen Mary transatlantic. Day 7
LOS ANGELES -
Day off. If you wish you can optionally go to the beaches of Venice and Santa Monica or get to know Universal Studios. Day 8
LOS ANGELES - SAN DIEGO -
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour of San Diego. Evening transfer to Gaslamp Quarter. After breakfast, we leave for San Diego. After visiting the Old Town, with its Mexican atmosphere that reminds us that we are near its borders, we take a tour of the city centre. We will pass through Balboa Park, with its Spanish colonial architecture and museums, cross the bridge to the exclusive Coronado Island with its hotels and views, and reach the Landing Dock, with its historical boats overlooking the bay. Another option is to visit the famous San Diego zoo. In the evening, transfer to the Gaslamp Quarter, one of the busiest spots on the West Coast. Day 9
SAN DIEGO - PALM SPRINGS - LAUGLIN -
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Funicular climb in Palm Springs. Desert landscape. After breakfast, we leave for Palm Springs. This oasis, with its palm trees, is a pleasant, quiet resort and the habitual residence of many film stars. On our arrival, we visit the famous Palm Springs funicular railway that crosses a drop of almost 2000 metres. From the top, there is a marvellous view of Coachella Valley. Then we can wander through the streets and visit the art galleries and boutiques. After enjoying some free time, we leave the luxury and Green golf courses behind and cross the desert, reaching Laughlin in the afternoon. Accommodation in the hotel on the Banks of the Colorado River. Day 10
LAUGLIN - ROUTE 66 - COLORADO CANYON - FLAGSTAFF -
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Famous Route 66. Grand Canyon and its impressive views. In the morning after breakfast, we visit Arizona, stopping at Seligman, on the famous Route 66, before continuing to the Grand Canyon, one of nature’s wonders and a symbol of the American West. Arrival mid-morning, including admission to the park. Visit with our guide by coach to the Bright Angel View Point, followed by Mather Point, an impressive viewpoint more than 2000 metres above the river. As an option, passengers can enjoy an outing in a plane. In the late afternoon, transfer to the hotel. Day 11
FLAGSTAFF - LAS VEGAS -
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Visit the Downtown and Strip in Las Vegas. After breakfast we leave for Nevada, passing by the Hoover Dam on our way,we will observe from the bus (without stopping), and stop for lunch. Then we continue to LAS VEGAS. In the afternoon, we can visit the Downtown district and the famous Strip, the avenue with the hotels, casinos and shows that have converted this city into a genuine theme part for adults. At night, we are offered an optional tour to see the Lights of Las Vegas. Day 12
LAS VEGAS -
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Transfer to outlet in Las Vegas.After breakfast, we include transportation to one of the city’s most popular outlets. Free afternoon and night to go to one of the shows – concerts, theatres or the wonderful Cirque Du Soleil. Day 13
LAS VEGAS -
After breakfast, end of our services. Included in the price
- General Services
- Includes arrival transfer
- City tour in: SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES, SAN DIEGO
- Evening transfer: Long Beach, Gas Lamp Quarter
- Transfer: Premium Outlet North
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