Escorted Tours 2022-23 2nd Edition

Day 1: UK to Los Angeles Depart the UK on you scheduled flight to Los Angeles where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Day 2: Los Angeles Situated upon California’s idyllic coastline, the ‘City of Angels’ represents a microcosm of America; from vast suburban sprawls to towering skyscrapers, bohemian beaches to snow-capped peaks, Los Angeles is a definitive landscape of extremes. Your full day tour begins in Hollywood, a neighbourhood imbued with cinematic legend from its glamorous ‘golden age’. Wander along the star embedded Walk of Fame to a viewpoint of the iconic Hollywood sign. Continue to Beverly Hills and later in the afternoon, stop at the ocean enclave of Santa Monica city. Day 3: Los Angeles to San Diego Arrive in San Diego late in the morning with time to explore the Old Town and have lunch. The Old Town is California’s oldest settlement dating back to 1769 though there is evidence of humans in the area from 9,000 years earlier! Famous for Mexican food this is great place to get lunch, In the afternoon visit Coronado Island with time to relax on the beach and then head to the lively Gaslamp Quarter. Day 4: San Diego Head to the 1,600 acre Balboa Park, home to 16 museums and a theatre! After at tour of the park there are a range of optional excursions available including a Harbour Cruise, the USS Midway or San Diego Zoo (bookable locally for an extra cost). Day 5: San Diego to Scottsdale Today, travel through expansive desert biomes, passing San Gorgonio’s 3000 turbines and the city of Palm Springs - once a swinging getaway for the likes of Elvis Presley and the Rat Pack. Cross state lines into Arizona, arriving at the affluent city of Scottsdale early in the evening, home to a melting pot of cuisines, particularly those from across the nearby Mexican border. Day 6: Scottsdale to Flagstaff This morning, undertake an optional balloon ride (at a fee) and witness the magnificent spectacle of the Sonoran Desert illuminated by daybreak. Later that morning, travel to the mystical town of Sedona and continue along Oak Creek Canyon to marvel at spectacular red sandstone formations that protrude through the verdant Coconino National Forest. Arrive in Flagstaff, brimming with small- town character and quaint diners that line the famous Route 66 for an evening at leisure. Day 7: Flagstaff and The Grand Canyon Begin today with one of The Seven Natural Wonders Tour highlights ✔ Embark on city tours of Los Angeles and San Francisco ✔ Stroll along the Walk of Fame and witness the iconic Hollywood sign ✔ Experience the towering wonder of Golden Gate Bridge ✔ Visit the city of Flagstaff on the famous Route 66 ✔ Discover the granite cliffs, cascading waterfalls and towering sequoias of Yosemite ✔ Marvel at the sights of neon- lit Las Vegas at leisure ✔ Admire the immensity, magnificence, and scale of the Grand Canyon ✔ Travel along awe-inspiring Big Sur Spirit of the West NEW Extended Itinerary Experience the plucky frontier spirit of America’s west coast travelling through inspiring landscapes, untamed sandstone backyards and unique cities. Journey from the natural marvels of Yosemite, the Grand Canyon and Big Sur to cool San Francisco, dazzling Vegas and sunny San Diego. North America Big Sur Scottsdale Flagstaff Las Vegas Los Angeles Atascadero San Francisco Visalia Yosemite San Diego Salida Grand Canyon < <  Nevada California Arizona      Coach Air 90 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details