Itinerary
- Day 1
New York City
You'll land in New York City and meet your guide at the airport for a transfer to your hotel. Once you're settled in your room, you can start getting a feel for the city.
- Day 2
New York City to Philadelphia
A guided tour takes you through Manhattan to see Central Park, Times Square, the financial district, and Fifth Avenue. If you're interested, there's an optional boat tour on the Hudson River with views of the Statue of Liberty. Later in the early evening, you'll head to Philadelphia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Manhattan city tour including Central Park, Times Square, financial district, and Fifth Avenue
- Travel from New York City to Philadelphia
Optional Activities
- Hudson River boat tour with view of Statue of Liberty
Landmarks Central Park Times Square Statue of Liberty Fifth Avenue - Day 3
Philadelphia to Washington D.C.
You'll do a sightseeing tour of Philadelphia that includes the Liberty Bell, then continue on to Washington D.C. In the evening, there's an optional boat cruise where you can see the city's illuminated monuments.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Philadelphia sightseeing tour including Liberty Bell
- Travel from Philadelphia to Washington D.C.
Optional Activities
- Evening illuminated monuments cruise
Landmarks Liberty Bell 
- Day 4
Washington D.C.
A comprehensive tour covers the Capitol, State Library, White House, Arlington Cemetery, and selected monuments. Your afternoon is free, and it's worth checking out the National Air and Space Museum if you have time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Washington D.C. city tour including Capitol, State Library, White House, Arlington Cemetery, and monuments
Optional Activities
- Visit to National Air and Space Museum
Landmarks United States Capitol White House Arlington Cemetery National Air and Space Museum - Day 5
Washington D.C. to Niagara Falls
You'll leave Washington D.C. and head north through Pennsylvania toward the Great Lakes region. By evening you'll arrive on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls to see the spectacular natural wonder up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel from Washington D.C. to Niagara Falls region
- Niagara Falls visit
Landmarks Niagara Falls - Day 6
Niagara Falls to Lansing
This morning there's an optional boat trip right up close to Niagara Falls. After that, you'll drive along Lake Erie through Ontario and cross the US border at Port Huron, heading to Lansing, Michigan, the state capital and birthplace of the automotive industry.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel from Niagara Falls to Lansing through Lake Erie region and Ontario
Optional Activities
- Boat trip on Niagara Falls
Landmarks Lake Erie - Day 7
Lansing to Chicago
You'll drive to Chicago on Lake Michigan, the second most important financial center in the USA. A city tour gives you your first impressions, and afterward you can optionally visit Hancock Tower or take a boat trip on the Chicago River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel from Lansing to Chicago
- Chicago city tour
Optional Activities
- Hancock Tower visit
- Chicago River boat trip
Landmarks Lake Michigan Hancock Tower Chicago River - Day 8
Chicago to Sioux City
The drive takes you through the vast plains of the Midwest, the breadbasket of the country. You'll reach South Dakota in the evening and settle in for the night in Sioux City.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel from Chicago to Sioux City through Midwest plains
- Day 9
Sioux City to Mount Rushmore
You'll drive across South Dakota to Badlands National Park, famous for its limestone formations where you might see bison and Bighorn sheep. From there, continue to Mount Rushmore to see the carved heads of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Badlands National Park
- Mount Rushmore visit
- Travel from Sioux City to Mount Rushmore area
Landmarks Badlands National Park Mount Rushmore - Day 10
Mount Rushmore to Cody
The route takes you over the Bighorn Mountains to Cody, home of the legendary Buffalo Bill, and you'll be close to the eastern entrance of Yellowstone National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel from Mount Rushmore area to Cody over Bighorn Mountains
Landmarks Bighorn Mountains - Day 11
Cody to West Yellowstone via Yellowstone National Park
Today you'll experience the main highlights of Yellowstone National Park, learning about its geology, flora, and fauna. You'll stop at prominent points throughout the park and look for wildlife. The day ends in West Yellowstone.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Yellowstone National Park visit and guided tour
- Travel from Cody to West Yellowstone
Landmarks Yellowstone National Park - Day 12
West Yellowstone to Park City
You'll travel via Salt Lake City to Park City, a charming alpine resort town known for its first-class ski resorts, lively Main Street, and Olympic heritage from hosting the Winter Games.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel from West Yellowstone to Park City via Salt Lake City
Landmarks Salt Lake City - Day 13
Park City to Bryce Canyon
You'll drive across Utah into canyon country to reach Bryce Canyon National Park, famous for its unusual rock formations and the gorgeous play of colors at sunset that's perfect for photography.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel from Park City to Bryce Canyon
- Bryce Canyon National Park visit
Landmarks Bryce Canyon National Park - Day 14
Bryce Canyon to Grand Canyon
You'll leave Utah and travel to Lake Powell in Arizona. There's an optional scenic flight to see Lake Powell and the Rainbow Bridge. Later you'll reach the Grand Canyon, and a helicopter flight is available if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel from Bryce Canyon to Grand Canyon area
- Grand Canyon visit
Optional Activities
- Lake Powell scenic flight with Rainbow Bridge view
- Grand Canyon helicopter flight
Landmarks Lake Powell Rainbow Bridge Grand Canyon National Park - Day 15
Grand Canyon to Las Vegas
After experiencing the landscapes of Arizona and Utah, you'll head to Las Vegas, the gambling oasis in the desert. In the evening, you'll take a discovery tour of the legendary Las Vegas Strip with its constantly changing collection of buildings, casinos, and shows.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel from Grand Canyon to Las Vegas
- Las Vegas Strip evening tour
Landmarks Las Vegas Strip - Day 16
Las Vegas
You'll have a full day at your leisure with endless possibilities for personal activities. If you're adventurous, there's an optional excursion to Death Valley, one of the hottest areas on Earth.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Death Valley
Landmarks Death Valley National Park - Day 17
Las Vegas to Los Angeles
You'll leave Las Vegas and cross the Mojave Desert to reach Los Angeles, the center of film and television. A city tour takes you through Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and downtown. The beautiful beaches of Venice and Santa Monica are optional if you want to visit them.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel from Las Vegas to Los Angeles across Mojave Desert
- Los Angeles city tour including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and downtown
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Venice and Santa Monica beaches
Landmarks Hollywood Beverly Hills Venice Beach Santa Monica Beach - Day 18
Los Angeles to Fresno
You'll drive through central California to Fresno, crossing the San Joaquin Valley, one of the most productive agricultural regions in the USA. There's an opportunity to visit nearby Sequoia National Park with its giant sequoia trees.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel from Los Angeles to Fresno through San Joaquin Valley
Optional Activities
- Visit to Sequoia National Park
Landmarks San Joaquin Valley Sequoia National Park - Day 19
Fresno to San Francisco via Yosemite
You'll leave Fresno and reach Yosemite National Park with its giant trees, rugged cliffs, forests, mountain lakes, and streams. Later you'll continue to San Francisco for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Yosemite National Park visit
- Travel from Fresno to San Francisco via Yosemite
Landmarks Yosemite National Park - Day 20
San Francisco
A city tour covers one of the most beautiful cities in the USA, featuring the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, Golden Gate Park, Little Italy, and Chinatown. In the afternoon, you have time to explore on your own, or take an optional walking tour across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito with a ferry return and iconic cable car ride.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- San Francisco city tour including Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, Golden Gate Park, Little Italy, and Chinatown
Optional Activities
- Walking tour across Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito with ferry return and cable car ride
Landmarks Golden Gate Bridge Fisherman's Wharf Union Square Golden Gate Park Little Italy Chinatown Sausalito - Day 21
San Francisco to Airport
Your trip comes to an end today with a transfer to San Francisco airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 22
Arrival
You'll arrive at your departure airport and continue your individual journey home.
