Itinerary
- Day 1
New York City
Your tour director will be on hand later this afternoon to help you settle in and answer any questions about what's ahead. This gives you time to get to your hotel, freshen up, and maybe grab dinner in the city.
- Day 2
New York City
A guided tour takes you through New York's major spots including Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Centre, Chinatown, City Hall, and Wall Street, plus Trinity Church. After lunch, the afternoon is yours to wander around and see what interests you most.
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of major New York City attractions
Landmarks/POIs Broadway Empire State Building Rockefeller Centre Chinatown City Hall Wall Street Trinity Church - Day 3
New York City to Washington DC
You'll head south through New Jersey toward Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States. There's free time to check out Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell at your own pace, then the tour continues on to Washington DC for the evening.
Optional Activities
- Visit Independence Hall
- Visit the Liberty Bell
Landmarks/POIs Independence Hall Liberty Bell - Day 4
Washington DC
Start at Arlington National Cemetery to see the graves of American heroes including JFK and Robert Kennedy. A half-day guided tour then covers Capitol Hill, the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the National WWII Memorial, with photo stops at the White House and Capitol. Later, the rest of the day is free so you can visit the Smithsonian museums if you'd like.
Included Activities
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Half-day guided sightseeing tour featuring Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, National WWII Memorial
Optional Activities
- Visit Smithsonian museums
Landmarks/POIs Arlington National Cemetery Capitol Hill Lincoln Memorial Washington Monument National WWII Memorial White House - Day 5
Washington DC to Niagara Falls
The route heads north through Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where Amish and Mennonite communities still live traditionally. You'll pass through Williamsport, birthplace of Little League baseball, then cross the Rainbow Bridge into Canada and arrive at Niagara Falls, Ontario for the night.
Landmarks/POIs Susquehanna River Niagara Falls - Day 6
Niagara Falls to Dearborn
This morning you board a sightseeing cruise on Niagara Falls for close-up views from the base of the falls. After that, you travel the scenic Niagara Parkway and head southwest through Ontario's farmlands and vineyards, arriving in Dearborn near Detroit.
Included Activities
- Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise
Landmarks/POIs Niagara Falls Niagara Parkway - Day 7
Dearborn to Chicago
The day starts with a visit to the Henry Ford Museum. Then you travel to Chicago, arriving in the late afternoon for a sightseeing tour covering the major landmarks of this third-largest city in America.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to the Henry Ford Museum
- City sightseeing tour of Chicago
Landmarks/POIs Henry Ford Museum - Day 8
Chicago
Today is free so you can explore Chicago on your own schedule. There's an optional cruise available on Lake Michigan and through the Chicago River locks if you want a guided experience.
Optional Activities
- Optional cruise on Lake Michigan and through the Chicago River locks
Landmarks/POIs Lake Michigan Chicago River - Day 9
Chicago to Minnesota
Your first stop is Madison, a vibrant city set between two lakes with a photo stop at the capitol building. Then you'll continue into Minnesota, known as the 'Land of 10,000 Lakes' for all the water that covers the landscape.
Optional Activities
- Photo stop at Madison Capitol
Landmarks/POIs Madison Capitol - Day 10
Minnesota
An orientation tour of downtown Minneapolis gives you a feel for the bustling area. After that, you head to the Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the United States with extensive retail, restaurants, and entertainment options.
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Minneapolis downtown
Optional Activities
- Visit Mall of America
Landmarks/POIs Mall of America - Day 11
Minnesota to Oacoma
You'll travel into South Dakota's rich farmlands, homeland of the Sioux Indian Nation. Stop in Mitchell to see the Corn Palace, a Moorish-style building where designs made of corn, grasses, and grain cover the inside and outside. Later you arrive in Oacoma near Chamberlain on the shores of the Missouri River.
Included Activities
- Visit the Corn Palace in Mitchell
Landmarks/POIs Corn Palace Missouri River - Day 12
Oacoma to Black Hills
The route goes through Fort Pierre National Grassland to see the prairie as it was long ago when buffalo and the Sioux Indians roamed. Next is Badlands National Park with its colorful landscape carved over 37 million years. After that, you head into the Black Hills to see Mount Rushmore with its giant monument to four American presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt.
Included Activities
- Drive through Fort Pierre National Grassland
- Visit Badlands National Park
- Visit Mount Rushmore
Landmarks/POIs Fort Pierre National Grassland Badlands National Park Mount Rushmore - Day 13
Black Hills to Cody
You'll travel through mountainous country past Buffalo, where cattle kings fought sheep ranchers in the 1880s. You'll see Sheridan and then climb into the alpine region of the Bighorn Mountains where the Battle of Tongue River took place. You stay overnight in Cody, Buffalo Bill's frontier town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Bighorn Mountains - Day 14
Cody to West Yellowstone
The day takes you through Shoshone National Forest to Yellowstone National Park. You follow Grand Loop Road to Artist Point for views of Yellowstone Canyon and the Lower Falls. You'll see the park's wildlife including bears, wolves, bison, elk, and antelope. Later you stay in West Yellowstone, which sits at the gateway to Yellowstone's geysers.
Included Activities
- Visit Shoshone National Forest
- Visit Yellowstone National Park
- Visit Artist Point
- View Yellowstone Canyon
- View Lower Falls
Landmarks/POIs Shoshone National Forest Yellowstone National Park Grand Loop Road Artist Point Yellowstone Canyon Lower Falls - Day 15
West Yellowstone
Back in Yellowstone this morning to visit the bubbling mud paint pots, the reliable Old Faithful geyser, and West Thumb Geyser Basin. You return to West Yellowstone in the afternoon with free time to explore the town on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit mud paint pots
- Visit Old Faithful
- Visit West Thumb Geyser Basin
Landmarks/POIs Old Faithful West Thumb Geyser Basin - Day 16
West Yellowstone to Jackson
The route heads south to Jackson, a Wild West town with genuine character. The afternoon and evening are free to check out the shops and museums in the historic downtown area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore shops and museums of historic downtown Jackson
Landmarks/POIs Jackson - Day 17
Jackson to Salt Lake City
You drive to Salt Lake City, Utah's vibrant capital on the edge of the Great Salt Lake Desert. An included sightseeing tour shows you the capital including Temple Square, the Tabernacle, and the Beehive House, the center of Mormon religion where Brigham Young declared 'This is the place.'
Included Activities
- Included sightseeing tour of Salt Lake City including Temple Square, Tabernacle, and Beehive House
Landmarks/POIs Temple Square Tabernacle Beehive House - Day 18
Salt Lake City to Cedar City
You travel through southern Utah's sagebrush landscape to Bryce Canyon National Park with its red sandstone and limestone cliffs in colors that keep changing. Then you head west through Dixie National Forest to Cedar City for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bryce Canyon National Park
Landmarks/POIs Bryce Canyon National Park Dixie National Forest - Day 19
Cedar City to Grand Canyon North Rim
First stop is Zion National Park, carved out over a million years by rushing streams. Then you go through Kaibab National Forest to the less visited North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park where the flame-colored walls drop 4,800 feet to the Colorado River. The evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Zion National Park
- Visit Grand Canyon National Park North Rim
Landmarks/POIs Zion National Park Kaibab National Forest Grand Canyon National Park - Day 20
Grand Canyon to Las Vegas
You arrive in Las Vegas, a unique place where fortune hunters try their luck at 24-hour gambling tables and slots. An orientation tour shows off many of the themed casino resorts along the colorful Strip.
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Las Vegas featuring themed casino resorts along the Strip
Landmarks/POIs Las Vegas Strip - Day 21
Las Vegas
This is a free day to explore Las Vegas on your own terms. Your tour director can arrange an optional trip to Hoover Dam and will suggest the best shows to catch in the evening.
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to the Hoover Dam
- Evening shows
Landmarks/POIs Hoover Dam - Day 22
Las Vegas to Los Angeles
You travel through the Mojave Desert and over the San Gabriel Mountains to Los Angeles, America's second-largest city, arriving by late afternoon.
Landmarks/POIs Mojave Desert San Gabriel Mountains - Day 23
Los Angeles
Start with a sightseeing tour of Tinseltown. You'll drive through Hollywood to see the footprints of famous stars at the TCL Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Bowl. Then head to elegant Beverly Hills and drive down the Sunset Strip.
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Hollywood
- Visit TCL Chinese Theatre
- Drive through Beverly Hills
- Drive down Sunset Strip
Landmarks/POIs Hollywood TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood Bowl Beverly Hills Sunset Strip - Day 24
Los Angeles
Your trip ends this morning. If you'd like, you can extend your stay with extra nights and explore Los Angeles further.
Optional Activities
- Extend holiday with extra nights to explore Los Angeles
