4-Week USA Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 4-week USA tour itineraries

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• 25 Days Coast to Coast USA, incl. New York and Los Angeles

  

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  • Days 1-2

    New York & Philadelphia

    Take an early morning walk through Central Park before the crowds come out. Visit the 9/11 Memorial at 8:30 AM to avoid the lines. A past visitor shared: "The Memorial is deeply moving - go early and take time to read the names and reflect." Drive to Philadelphia for lunch at Reading Terminal Market and explore Independence Hall afterward.

    
  • Days 3-5

    Washington DC & Virginia

    Stay in Arlington for better parking and easy metro access to DC. See the National Mall monuments at sunset when they're lit up and the weather is cooler. Visit Mount Vernon in the morning since summer afternoons get really humid. Take a scenic drive through Shenandoah National Park and stop at the overlooks on Skyline Drive.

    
  • Days 6-7

    Tennessee Music Trail

    Start at Great Smoky Mountains National Park's Cades Cove loop before the tourist traffic picks up. Visit Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame right when it opens at 9 AM to get ahead of tour groups. A recent visitor noted: "The backstage tour at the Grand Ole Opry gave amazing insight into country music history - worth the extra cost."

    
  • Days 8-9

    Memphis & Mississippi Delta

    Get to Graceland early since lines build up after 10 AM. The Platinum Tour lets you see Elvis's car collection. Take the evening Beale Street Musical History Walking Tour to learn about Memphis's blues heritage. Follow the Mississippi River down to New Orleans.

    
  • Days 10-11

    New Orleans

    Pick a French Quarter hotel but skip Bourbon Street because of noise. Book an early swamp tour when you can spot more wildlife. A visitor recommended: "The Garden District walking tour was a highlight - bring water and wear good shoes as sidewalks are uneven."

    
  • Days 12-15

    Texas Plains

    Make stops in historic towns to break up the long Texas drive. Visit Dallas's Dealey Plaza before it gets hot. Watch the Fort Worth Stockyards cattle drive at 4 PM when it's less busy. Take Route 66 through Amarillo to see Cadillac Ranch.

    
  • Days 16-19

    Southwest Landscapes

    Santa Fe sits at 7,000 feet so take it slow on your first day. Book a sunrise hot air balloon ride for the best desert views. Drive Monument Valley's 17-mile scenic route at sunset when it's cooler. One visitor shared: "The Navajo-guided backcountry tour showed parts of the valley most visitors never see."

    
  • Days 20-22

    Grand Canyon & Vegas

    Get to the Grand Canyon before 9 AM to avoid entrance lines. The South Rim Trail works well for wheelchairs and strollers. Vegas looks best at night and stays cooler too. You can find show discounts through hotel concierges day-of.

    
  • Days 23-25

    California Coast

    Take Route 66 into Los Angeles. Stop at Griffith Observatory for city views away from Hollywood crowds. Finish at Santa Monica Pier but park in nearby structures instead of the pier lot.

    

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• 24 Day USA Coast to Coast Itinerary, incl. New York City and Los Angeles

  A 24-day cross-country tour connects 16 major cities across America. The route includes 7 national parks, with Yellowstone and Grand Canyon as highlights. Guests stay in centrally located hotels, enjoying 8 breakfasts while traveling by deluxe motorcoach through varied American landscapes.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    New York City:

    Start in NYC and hit the Empire State Building before 9 AM to skip the crowds. A recent visitor shared: "The morning light over Manhattan from the observation deck was incredible, and we only waited 10 minutes to get up." Spend your first afternoon in Lower Manhattan and the 9/11 Memorial. Use day 2 for Midtown attractions and Central Park. Get a MetroCard for unlimited subway rides - it's much better than dealing with rush hour taxi traffic.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Philadelphia & Washington DC:

    NYC to Philly is about 2 hours by car. Give yourself 2-3 hours for the Independence Hall area before driving to DC (2.5 hours more). The National Mall museums in DC are free but fill up quickly. Get there at 10 AM when they open. Book your Capitol tour well ahead of time. Take the monuments tour at night for better photos and smaller crowds.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Niagara Falls:

    The 7-hour drive from DC is long but scenic. Book a hotel on the Canadian side for better views. Take the Maid of the Mist boat ride in the morning when lines are shorter. Bring a waterproof jacket - you'll need it! Take time to drive the Niagara Parkway and check out the vineyards.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Chicago:

    Stop at the Henry Ford Museum near Detroit on your way to Chicago (4 hours more). Stay in River North to be close to Michigan Avenue shopping and Navy Pier. Book your Lake Michigan architecture cruise early if you're visiting in summer.

    
  • Days 9-11

    Minneapolis to South Dakota:

    Break up the long western drive with a stop in Madison WI. The Mall of America is worth seeing before you enter South Dakota's landscape. Book your Badlands hotel early during peak season. A visitor told us: "The Badlands' striped rock formations at sunset were otherworldly—arrive by 7 PM for the best light."

  • Days 12-16

    Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone:

    Take full days to see Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone's main attractions. West Yellowstone is the best place to stay for park access. Plan around Old Faithful's eruptions every 90 minutes. Look for wildlife at dawn and dusk. Stop in Jackson for amazing Grand Teton views.

  • Days 17-20

    Utah Parks to Las Vegas:

    Take your time in Utah's national parks. See Bryce Canyon's rock formations at sunrise for the best photos. Start Zion hikes early before the midday heat. Visit the Grand Canyon's North Rim to avoid crowds, then head to Las Vegas for a complete change of pace.

  • Days 21-24

    Los Angeles:

    Drive across the Mojave Desert in the morning when it's cooler. Pick a hotel in Santa Monica or West Hollywood where you can walk to attractions. Book the Warner Bros. Studio Tour ahead - it sells out fast. Plan extra time to deal with LA traffic between sites.

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• 23 Days in USA Road Trip, incl. Miami and Los Angeles

  A grand 23-day route covers 21 cities across America, with 22 hotel nights and 28 meals included. The 4,500-mile adventure stretches from Miami through Universal Studios Orlando, Nashville's music scene, Utah's five national parks, before concluding in Los Angeles via Las Vegas.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Florida

    Start in Miami to get your bearings before heading to Orlando. One traveler's tip: "Universal Studios is a must - but get there when it opens at 9am to beat the crowds and Florida heat." Plan your visit around the Harry Potter areas, which get really busy after lunch.

    
  • Days 3-5

    Deep South

    Take a stop in Savannah, Georgia to explore the historic district for a few hours. Next up is Nashville, where you'll want to hit the Country Music Hall of Fame first thing. In Memphis, give yourself plenty of time for Graceland and try to catch an early Sun Studio tour to skip the crowds.

    
  • Days 6-8

    Louisiana & Texas

    The drive to New Orleans takes about 7 hours. You'll want two full days to explore the French Quarter. Get to Café du Monde before 8am if you don't want to wait in line for their famous beignets. Plan your Houston arrival to miss the worst traffic at 4pm.

    
  • Days 9-12

    Texas Triangle & Route 66

    Check out the Fort Worth stockyards early to beat the heat. On your way to Amarillo, stop at Cadillac Ranch and bring spray paint if you want to leave your mark. Pack some warm clothes too - Texas winters can catch you off guard.

    
  • Days 13-15

    Southwest

    Get up early in Albuquerque if you want to catch a hot air balloon ride. When you get to Denver, take it slow - the altitude is no joke at 5,280 feet. Drink lots of water and visit the Botanic Gardens in the morning light.

    
  • Days 16-19

    Utah's National Parks

    Make Moab your home base for Arches and Canyonlands. A recent visitor shared: "The 3-mile Devils Garden trail in Arches gets intense midday - start by 7am and bring twice as much water as you think you need." Give yourself full days to explore Bryce Canyon and Zion.

    
  • Days 20-23

    Grand Canyon to California

    Get to Mather Point 30 minutes before sunrise for the best Grand Canyon views. It's about 4.5 hours to Vegas from there. Your final stretch to LA through the Mojave Desert needs some planning - try to avoid arriving between 3-7pm when traffic is worst.

    

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