- Departure from San Francisco
- Tour guide in Italian
- Overnight stays and breakfasts included
- From April to October
- Tuesday departures
- Mini-cruise in San Francisco Bay & entrance to Yosemite Park (entrance to Hearst Castle in winter)
- Visit San Francisco, "The Strip" in Las Vegas, and a mini-cruise on Lake Powell
- Entrance to the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon, and Zion Park
- Single departure at 7:00
Itinerary
Day 1:
SAN FRANCISCO
The tour begins at the public library, from where you embark on a day full of sightseeing in the city. It starts with a mini-cruise departing from Fisherman’s Wharf and traversing the famous bay, under the Golden Gate Bridge and near the well-known Alcatraz Island. You return to Pier 39 for lunch and continue with a panoramic tour of the city, which includes the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill. The tour ends with a splendid evening view of the city from the Bay Bridge.
Overnight stay: Modesto – Park Inn Hotel or similar
Day 2:
SIERRA NEVADA
Summer itinerary: We take the road towards the farms of the Joaquin Valley, heading towards Yosemite National Park. Two thousand wonderful square kilometers of forests, lakes, waterfalls found in the Sierra Nevada. We stop at El Capitan, Bridal Veil Falls, and Half Dome, then continue on foot from the Yosemite Park Visitor Center to reach the tallest waterfalls in North America: Yosemite Falls.
In winter, we head south on Route 1 to visit the famous Hearst Castle. Built by tycoon William Randolph Hearst, each room contains prized art objects. Frescoes, ancient Greek vases, precious Oriental rugs, and many other treasures, witnesses of numerous lavish parties held during the first half of the 20th century.
Overnight stay: Comfort Suites Stevenson Ranch or similar
Day 3:
DEATH VALLEY - BARSTOW - LAS VEGAS
We head east, passing through the desert and the famous Death Valley to reach the gambling capital: Las Vegas. We stop for lunch at the Barstow Outlet, full of shops such as Levi's, Nike, Reebok, Timberland and many more, at competitive prices. In the evening, we take a panoramic tour of the famous Las Vegas Strip to see from the outside some of the incredibly imaginative hotels and buildings built in the middle of the desert: such as Caesar’s Palace, Luxor, Mirage, Paris, Venetian, Bellagio, New York New York, Treasure Island, and many more. During the free evening, you can attend one of the many shows or try your luck at one of the many casinos; Lady Luck smiles on many every day!
Overnight stay: Linq Hotel or similar
Day 4:
GRAN CANYON - LAGO POWEL
We depart in the morning heading southeast through the desert and the Navajo Indian Reservation, before reaching the south rim of "ONE OF THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD," the Grand Canyon. Passing through the southern side, one can understand how over millennia the Colorado River has carved its way to the sea, creating this unique geological wonder. After lunch, we continue along the east side of the Canyon, stopping at some of the many Indian markets to discover their craftsmanship. Arrival in the late afternoon at Lake Powell, considered one of the most beautiful in America.
Overnight stay: Clarion Inn Page or similar
Day 5:
LAGO POWEL - BRYCE CANYON - KANAB
After breakfast, we take a boat for a short cruise on Lake Powell to see the hundreds of caves, famous sand arches, and salt pillars, unique to this area. Upon return from the cruise, we head towards Bryce Canyon, home to some of the most incredible natural sculptures in the world. Our tour will take you to see these fascinating stone and sand formations sculpted to perfection by millennia of sun, wind and rain. Don't miss the fantastic change of colors during sunset from one of the scenic viewpoints in the park (subject to change due to sunset time variations). We set off towards the city of Kanab, the setting for the filming of over 100 western movies. Overnight stay: Days Inn Kanab. In some departures, the tour continues to the city of Cedar City for an overnight stay at Comfort Inn Cedar City or similar accommodations
Day 6:
PARCO ZION - LAS VEGAS - LOS ANGELES
After breakfast, we depart for Zion National Park. The name was chosen by Mormons who settled in the area, as visiting this park for them is like having a religious experience. The grandeur of the mountains and the silence of nature create the feeling of being transported to another world.
We visit the park and walk part of the trail along the Virgin River that runs through the park, before leaving this incredible place and returning to Las Vegas in the afternoon. We depart from Las Vegas to return to Los Angeles late in the evening.
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