16 DAY GRAND WEST COAST TOUR OF AMERICA
Visiting: San Francisco, Alcatraz, Napa Valley, 17 – Mile Drive, Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Universal Studios, San Diego, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Las Vegas, The Grand Canyon
DAY 1 - MALTA - SAN FRANCISCO & DINNER DANCE DATE
Meet your tour manager at the Malta International Airport for your flight to San Francisco travelling via Frankfurt.
Upon arrival you will find your coach waiting for you for your transfer to your 4* Hyatt Regency San Francisco Hotel. We will start exploring the beauty of San Francisco in a grand way since we will be meeting our guide to join her on a fantastic Horn Blower Dinner Dance Cruise.
Think of this as a date night with a delicious, dynamic twist: When the sun sets and city lights twinkle from the Bay Bridge to the Golden Gate, Hornblower’s Dinner Dance Cruise kicks into high gear which will make this the perfect sightseeing experience in California and a truly special evening out.
DAY 2 – FULL DAY SAN FRANCISCO TOUR
Join your guide for a full day sightseeing tour around San Francisco exploring this most culturally diverse and beautiful of cities.
Your guided journey will highlight famous landmarks and familiarize you with the unique sociology of San Francisco. Narrative includes Victorian houses, Civic Center, Union Square, Nob Hill, Cable Cars, Chinatown, North Beach, Coit Tower, Fisherman’s Wharf, Marina District, Palace of Fine Arts, The Presidio, Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Bridge and more.
Scheduled stops include Vista Point at the Golden Gate Bridge, the panoramic view of the city from atop Twin Peaks, Sausalito and other photo opportunities recommended by your guide. From past to present and hills to shiny sea, your experience will be most memorable.
DAY 3 – FULL DAY ALCATRAZ DISCOVERY CRUISE AND PIER 39
What better way to see the Scenic San Francisco Bay than from the sea.
The Alcatraz Discovery Cruise circles the storied facility that once housed Al Capone and George “Machine Gun” Kelly, as a guide chronicles the island’s history and natural features plus an interesting insight to Angel Island, known as the Ellis Island of the West, and the famed San Francisco waterfront.
The afternoon will be spent at Fisherman’s Wharf area whereby the group can indulge into a delightful lunch (not included) with magnificent views of San Francisco Bay. The rest of the day will be spent exploring the Pier 39 area.
DAY 4 – FULL DAY NAPA VALLEY
Blessed with one of the world’s most hospitable climates for the culture of wine, featuring over 200 magnificent wineries and 30,000 acres under vine, the Napa Valley’s premium geographical position, reputation, and recognition remains a glowing example for the wine world to follow.
Visit to winery including wine tasting. This tour today heads through San Francisco’s Marina District and the Presidio before crossing the breathtaking Golden Gate Bridge and taking in the idyllic scenery in Marin County and the attractive rolling hills of Carneros, just south of Sonoma.
DAY 5 – SAN FRANCISCO - 17-MILE DRIVE - LOS ANGELES
Our time in the beautiful San Francisco Bay comes to an end today, yet the same cannot be said for our touring experiences.
After checking out of your hotel, you will embark on one of the most scenic drives, all along California’s breathtaking shoreline. The famous 17-Mile Drive is a visually stunning stretch of roadway which hugs the Pacific coastline from Pacific Grove to Pebble Beach, featuring awe-inspiring sights along the way.
Arrive in Los Angeles in the afternoon and check in at your 4* Hotel Indigo.
DAY 6 – FULL DAY CITY TOUR OF LOS ANGELES
A full day tour once again for you today whereby we will discover the diversity of Downtown L.A. where skyscrapers and historic buildings coexist.
The “New Times Square of the West” features Staples Centre where Michael Jackson had his last performance, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Mullholland Drive, and much more. We will visit Historic Oliviera street, the first Mexican settlement and birthplace of LA. See the unique Chinatown and Union Station.
See the stars of your favourite celebrities on Hollywood Boulevard’s “Walk of Fame”. We will compare our hands and foot prints with Marilyn Monroe’s, Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts and many others at the famous Mann`s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
Get your camera ready for the famous Kodak Theatre stop where the stars meet for the Oscars, and shop at the new Hollywood & Highland where you will see the famous Hollywood sign. A Cruise along the sunset strip brings us to Beverly Hills, home of many stars.
On a ride down Rodeo Drive you will see Beverly Wilshire Hotel and famous boutiques and shops seen in the movie “Pretty Woman”.
DAY 7 – FULL DAY OF ACTION AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
A fantastic day ahead of you which includes round trip transfers to the Universal Studios plus a full day admission to the Studios.
We will assure a full day of action-packed entertainment with exciting shows; park rides as well as plenty of restaurants and a real working movie studio. It is fun for the whole family.
At dusk we will have time to enjoy dinner and some great shopping entertainment at the famous Universal City Walk before returning to our hotel at night.
DAY 8 – LOS ANGELES - SAN DIEGO
The beauty of San Diego is remarkable. We check out of our Los Angeles hotel today and head down the stunning coast to see the best of what this southern California city has to offer.
Upon arrival we will drive through the vibrant downtown area, and start our morning city tour. We start off by visiting historic sites and enjoy amazing scenic views of its beautiful beaches. We journey through downtown’s vibrant Gaslamp Quarter with its old world buildings that were once home to Wyatt Earp. Travel along the Embarcadero’s harbour taking in wonderful views of the longest serving aircraft carrier in U.S. Navy history, the USS Midway.
Our visit to Coronado Island offers a thrill for lovers of heights as we cross the Coronado Bridge. Beautiful beaches and charming streets are second only to Coronado’s unique National Historic Landmark, the Hotel Del Coronado.
This tour would certainly not be complete without a relaxing experience in colourful Old Town, sometimes called the “Jamestown of the Pacific” where we will stop for lunch. An unforgettable experience and memories that will last a lifetime.
After lunch you will be taken to your 4* Kimpton Alma San Diego hotel for check in. In the afternoon join your tour manager for a stroll along the Gas Lamp quarter for an orientation visit of this wonderful town.
DAY 9 – SEA WORLD SAN DIEGO
SeaWorld San Diego is home to world-class animal presentations, rides, shows, and exhibits, spread out on beautiful Mission Bay Park.
Create memories to last a lifetime at SeaWorld. Get up-close to beluga whales, polar bears, sharks and penguins. Stroll through over 100 acres of beautiful outdoor grounds on Mission Bay as you enjoy amazing animals, world-class educational presentations, exciting seasonal events, and more!
A visit to SeaWorld San Diego makes an ocean of a difference. Over the last 55 years, SeaWorld’s esteemed Rescue Team has rescued and returned more than 40,000 animals found ill, injured or stranded along the beaches of the local coastline. Behind the scenes at SeaWorld, passionate zoological team members care for these animals.
DAY 10 – THE MAGNIFICENT BALBOA PARK & SAN DIEGO ZOO
A full dedicated day to Balboa Park – one of the most impressive parks in the world.
Lush gardens offer a magnificent backdrop for cultural attractions. Gardens include the award-winning rose garden, Alcazar Garden, and the historic Botanical Building.
Balboa Park is also home to 15 major museums. Discover stunning art collections, watch vivid IMAX films, learn from docent-led tours, and enjoy interactive, kid-friendly exhibitions. For those who have children or would like to see one of the largest zoos in the world, Balboa Park is home to more than 4,000 rare and endangered animals representing more than 800 species and subspecies.
The San Diego Zoo is a world famous conservation organization where visitors view exotic animals in habitat environments. Zoo guests may view rare giant pandas, cuddly looking koalas, reptiles of various shapes and sizes and many more interesting species.
DAY 11 – VIVA LAS VEGAS
The day has come when we will leave our San Diego Hotel and embark on a journey like no other… and as the saying goes – we save the best for last Las Vegas.
Upon arrival you will check in at your 5* Aria Resort & Casino and make way for extraordinary times ahead.
Following our experiences in three magnificent Californian cities, it would be very hard to find an even better place to visit, however we can certainly say that Las Vegas is the ultimate when it comes to entertainment. The city offers countless options more than any other city in the world.
There is so much to do in Las Vegas that you will surely be planning your return trip while still on the strip. Attractions, shows, bars and lounges and plenty of restaurants suiting every taste and budget.
On every night in Las Vegas one will find numerous choices to dance the night away. Whether you are looking to meet people, see magnificent buildings; the incomparable Las Vegas shows or simply sit around a lounge and have a drink, or have a lot of drinks and dance until you drop.
DAY 12 – VIVA LAS VEGAS
During the day the ROCS Travel tour manager will guide the group and visit each hotel and every must see attractions that the major hotels offer; most also with outstanding shopping opportunities.
In the evening join our tour manager for a Downtown Las Vegas experience. Transfer to the historic heart of Las Vegas, bustling Downtown is home to venerable casinos like the Golden Nugget, plus the Mob Museum with its interactive exhibits on organized crime.
A vibrant LED canopy covers the Fremont Street Experience, a 24-hour mall with shops, light shows and the SlotZilla zip line. Drinking and dining options range from casual burger and pizza places to sleek steakhouses and glitzy cocktail bars.
DAY 13 – GRAND CANYON
We have also made time in our itinerary to experience the amazing Grand Canyon which is visited by approximately 5 million people each year. The park consists of 277 miles of the Colorado River and its massive erosional effects on the surrounding landscape. A coach tour offers an excellent opportunity to fully experience the magnificent natural wonder of the world, the Grand Canyon, from land.
It may surprise you or thrill you to know that Grand Canyon National Park is not a theme park. While the South Rim’s Grand Canyon Village does offer most of the goods and services that one might want or need and is capable of aptly serving the 4 million visitors that come each year, you won’t find a glittering boulevard of flashing signs, myriad restaurants or souvenir shops at the park’s access.
The South Rim truly preserves the National Park feel and caters to enabling guests to have the safest, most enjoyable experience. The Grand Canyon is beyond anything humans could fabricate. The South Rim leaves all the awesomeness to Mother Nature.
DAY 14 – OUTLET MALL
If you love to go shopping whenever you visit a new city, then you must go to the outlet Mall in Las Vegas.
Browsing the luxury labels and specialty items at this Las Vegas mall will give any shopaholic a rush of adrenaline. At the same time, the outlet often has designer brands for sale at a fraction of the price, so you can find awesome deals. Return transfers included.
DAY 15-16 – LAS VEGAS - MALTA
After 4 nights in the capital of entertainment it is time to return back home.
Transfer to airport for your flight to Malta via Frankfurt.
PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON
THE ROCS PACKAGES INCLUDE
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RETURN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS MALTA-SAN FRANCISCO-LAS VEGAS-MALTA
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AIRLINE TAXES AND FUEL CHARGES
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14 NIGHTS IN 4* & 5* ACCOMMODATION
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1 LUNCH
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1 DINNER
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ALL TRANSFERS
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DELUXE AIR-CONDITIONED MOTOR COACH
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ALL EXCURSIONS AND TRANSFERS AS PER ITINERARY
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COMPREHENSIVE GUIDED SIGHTSEEING
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ACTIVE ITINERARY WITH UNIQUE CULTURAL FEATURES
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SERVICES OF AN EXPERIENCED ROCS TRAVEL TOUR MANAGER