Escorted Tour 2025 & 2026
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America's Golden West & Las Vegas 2025 and 2026
Enjoy a classic introduction to the USA, taking in California, Las Vegas and the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon.
Combine the movie-land glamour of LA and Hollywood, the show-time sparkle Las Vegas, the charm and personality of San Francisco, the lovely City by the Bay, with the and the awesome spectacles of the Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Park. Take a scenic journey along California's wild and beautiful Pacific coast to explore sun-kissed towns and cities, including laid-back south Californian San Diego, and enjoy an irresistible holiday full of unforgettable, must-see highlights – especially for those visiting the West Coast for the first time.
SELECTED DATES IN 2025 and 2026
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Hollywood – the movie capital of the world and stylish Santa Monica
Two nights in glittering Los Angeles
A full-day visit to sun-kissed San Diego en route to Palm Springs
A full-day visit to the Grand Canyon, one of the most breath-taking sights on Earth
Three nights in non-stop, 24-hour Las Vegas
A full day touring through stunning Yosemite National Park
Call at Steinbeck’s Monterey and exquisite Carmel-by-the-Sea
See the sights of San Francisco
INCLUDES
12 nights' room-only accommodation at hotels in Los Angeles (2 nights), Palm Springs (1 night), Flagstaff (2 nights), Las Vegas (3 nights), Visalia (1 night), Tuolumne (1 night) and San Francisco (2 nights), plus one night on the aircraft
Return flights to Los Angeles, returning from San Francisco
Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
DAY ONE
Fly to Los Angeles, and transfer to your hotel for the next two nights in Buena Park.
DAY TWO
Heading north today for a visit palm-fringed Santa Monica with its famous pier which marks the end of Route 66. It's a trendy city with plenty of art-deco heritage and a wealth of trendy boutiques to explore. We'll then continue to Hollywood where we'll enjoy a brief tour of the star-studded streets. Be sure to see Mann's Chinese Theatre and chart the history of the city's film industry along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Don't forget to take a picture of the infamous Hollywood sign!
DAY THREE
Discover the laid-back, sun-kissed, Southern California city of San Diego on today's full-day excursion. Highlights include the historic Santa Fe Railroad Depot and the Gaslamp District. Across the Bay Bridge, Coronado Island is home to the Hotel del Coronado, where Edward VIII first met Mrs Simpson and Marilyn Monroe filmed 'Some Like it Hot'.
Continue on to the millionaires’ playground of Palm Springs for the night, once home of the late Bob Hope and still a haunt of a host of Hollywood stars.
DAY FOUR
Cross the desert and travel to Flagstaff, once a Route 66 staging post and now a small western town handy for the Grand Canyon. Spend two nights here.
DAY FIVE
One of the tour's most unforgettable days awaits today, as you travel into the desert to the edge of the Grand Canyon, perhaps nature’s most startling wonder.
We'll stop on the South Rim to take in the astonishing views across this immense chasm, formed over millennia by the Colorado River that still flows along the Canyon floor a mile below. Take an optional helicopter flight for yet more stupendous views, before returning to Flagstaff for a second night.
DAY SIX
Today's journey takes you to Las Vegas, for a three-night stay in the World's Capital of Entertainment. Spend your first evening soaking up the electrifying atmosphere of this extraordinary, man-made, 24-hour entertainment oasis.
See the spectacular hotels, glittering casinos and sparkling show lounges – home to some of the biggest names in show business. And, tonight, enjoy an optional dinner and entertainment from the stars of the nostalgic The Rat Pack is Back show.
DAY SEVEN
A free day to explore all that's big and bold in Las Vegas! Enjoy a walk - with a drink or two on the way - through some of the mega-resorts on the famous Strip or maybe try your luck in one of the many casinos. Later, perhaps relax by the pool, arrange to be pampered in a spa, or simply shop till you drop.
This evening, don’t miss an incredible opportunity to see Vegas by night on our optional Vegas Nights helicopter flight over the Strip, and perhaps complete your stay by taking in a show in one of the famous lounges.
DAY EIGHT
Today you're totally free to explore. There’s simply so much to see and do in this amazing place! Enjoy more of the gaming rooms, vast shopping malls, diverse entertainments and endless dining opportunities of the famously of the Strip and Downtown.
DAY NINE
Leaving Las Vegas head across the vast, dry wilderness of the Mojave Desert, entering the California Central valley for an overnight stay in Visalia.
DAY TEN
Today head north to Yosemite, 12,000 square miles of wilderness. There are some big, well noted sights to take in, including the rearing head of the granite Half Dome, imposing El Capitan and the majestic Yosemite Falls.
Spend some free time on the Valley Floor before heading on to Tuolumne for an overnight stay.
DAY ELEVEN
head for the coast, today, visiting exquisite Carmel-by-the-Sea and the fishing town of Monterey, both linked by stunning 17-Mile Drive on the shore of the Pacific Ocean.
Continue to delightful San Francisco, the city by the Bay, for a two night stay.
DAY TWELVE
Take this morning's optional guided tour of the city's major landmarks, and see Union Square and stylish Nob Hill, before crossing the famously photogenic Golden Gate Bridge to beautiful Bayside artists' town of Sausalito. Take the Bay Ferry back to the city, and enjoy wonderful views of the infamous prison island, Alcatraz, en route. This evening, why not head for colourful Chinatown, or to the bustle of Fisherman’s Wharf shops, bars and restaurants?
DAY THIRTEEN
This morning, you're free to explore. Perhaps head to Golden Gate Park, or the Hippy heartland of Haight Ashbury. Alternatively, take the "little cable car" down to the bustle of Union Square or enjoy some retail therapy in nearby Market Street.
At lunchtime, continue to the airport for your overnight flight home.
DAY FOURTEEN
Arrive back in the UK, this morning, at the end of a wonderful Californian holiday.
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This tour is operated by Newmarket Holidays.
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TRAVEL INSURANCE
Call Just Travel Cover 0800 2942972 quoting reference L4746 for best prices OR
Click here for Just Travel Cover Insurance
Call Holiday Extras 0800 0833551 quoting reference L4746 for best prices or
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All passengers must have a valid passport for this tour. Depending on the country issuing your passport, a visa may also be required. More information can be found at the Identity & Passport Service
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Customers should ensure that they are fit enough to travel, please check with your General Practitioner and www.fco.gov.uk/travel and www.nathnac.org
The latest advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office about travelling abroad
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