Itinerary

 

DAY 01 | Sat | New York Arrival

Arrive New York City and transfer independently to your hotel, here you will meet your ATI escort.

Hotel : New Yorker Hotel.

DAY 02 / Sun

New York Sightseing / This morning enjoy a city tour of New York which includes some of the most famous sights of Manhattan. The afternoon and evening are at leisure. Your escort will assist you in making plans.

Hotel : New Yorker Hotel.

Day 03 | Mon | New York – Niagara Fals

Motorcoach tour commences. Today, drive across the state of New York by Binghamton and through the Finger Lakes Country to breathtaking Niagara Falls. Indulge in a bit of wine-tasting at Watkins Glen, on the shores of Lake Seneca, named for the Seneca Indian Nation. Spend the evening at the romantic Niagara Falls.

Hotel : Crown Plaza Fallsview

Day 04 | Tue | Niagara Fals – Amish Country

This morning you will have time to explore the awesome natural wonder that is Niagara Falls. Ride into the falls aboard the Maid of the Mist (optional), stroll along Table Rock to view the thundering waters of the Horseshoe Falls. Join us on an optional trip to Skylon Tower for lunch at its revolving restaurant. Skylon Tower, hovering 775 feet above Niagara gorge, features an observation deck that affords views of an 8,000 mile area, truly, almost as far as the eye can see. Depart Niagara and travel into Amish Country for overnight.

Hotel : Country Inn & Suites Lewisburg

Day 05 | Wed | Amish Country – Getysburg – Washington, D.C.

 This morning travel through the Appalachian Mountains along the picturesque Susquehanna River, the longest river on the American East Coast. This afternoon, visit the historic Gettysburg Civil War National Battleground, site of the largest battle ever fought on American soil, and the place where Abraham Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. Afterwards, you will journey to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. Enjoy a memorable evening tour in this exciting city (optional).

Hotel : Renaissance DC

Day 06 | Thu | Washington, D.C. – Los Angeles

Today, transfer to the airport for your flight to Los Angeles, where you will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Airfare cost not included.

Hotel : Crown Plaza LAX

 

Day 07 | Fri | Los Angeles – San Diego – Los Angeles

Travel south through San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente to San Diego, the second-largest city in California, renowned for its  yearround mild weather. Following a city tour, visit picturesque Seaport Village, San Diego’s relaxing bay-front marketplace. Return to Los Angeles for the evening.

Hotel : Crown Plaza LAX

Day 08 | Sat | Los Angeles – Palm Springs – Phoenix

Leaving Los Angeles behind we travel towards the rugged San Jacinto Mountains and Palm Springs, a pretty pastiche of swaying palm trees, a lively downtown area and immaculately kept golf courses. We continue across the desert to Arizona’s State Capital, Phoenix.

Hotel : Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort

Day 09 | Sun | Phoenix – Sedona – Grand Canyon Nation - al Park

Travel through the Sonoran Desert, the richest, most biologically diverse desert ecosystem in the Americas. Continue to Sedona and see the spectacular red rock scenery. Situated in a unique geological area, Sedona is encircled by distinctive red-rock monoliths with such names as Cathedral and Coffee Pot. Then drive through the breathtaking Oak Creek Canyon before arriving at Grand Canyon National Park. Visit lookout points along the South Rim to fully  experience this mile-deep canyon.

Hotel : Yavapai West

Day 10 | Mon | Grand Canyon National Park – Monument Valey–Page/Lake Powel

This morning you will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness the famed sunrise at the Grand Canyon by joining a specially guided walking tour to the rim followed by a breakfast with view of the canyon (optional). Leaving the Canyon, stop at Desert View this morning and see the Canyon bathed in the early light. As you journey further today, you will enter the Navajo Indian Reservation, passing the trading post of Cameron. Continue through the Painted Desert to tour Monument Valley, an area that embodies perhaps the most definitive and iconic images of the American West. In the afternoon, we will enter the town of Page, in the Lake Powell Region. Visit the mighty Glen Canyon Dam, the second highest concrete-arch dam in America. From here you’ll enjoy views of stunning Lake Powell, where crystal blue water laps against towering red-rock canyon walls. Vernight in Page.

Hotel : Best Western Inn at Lake Powell

Day 11 | Tue | Page/Lake Powel – Bryce Canyon Nation - al Park

Enter the state of Utah this morning. Pass through the town of Kanab before visiting spectacular Bryce Canyon, where a tour through a multi-colored world of sandstone spires and pinnacles will dazzle the eyes. Nature’s artistry has created rocks in thousands of shapes and colors, beautiful in their setting against the unusually blue sky. Enjoy the evening at leisure.

Hotel : Ruby’s Inn

Day 12 | Wed | Bryce Canyon National Park – Zion National Park – Las Vegas

Travel today to Zion National Park and see the massive rock formations carved by wind, time, and the Virgin River. This afternoon experience the contrast of Las Vegas, the dazzling “Entertainment Capital of the World,” where round-the-clock shopping, nightly shows, and of course gambling are available.

Hotel : Circus Circus

Day 13 | Thu | Las Vegas

Today is at leisure for you to enjoy the many attractions that Las Vegas has to offer. In addition to world-class shopping, bustling casinos, and Broadway-caliber shows, you might simply stroll the famous Strip taking in its amazing sights and sounds, or lie by the pool at your hotel, soaking up the sun. Make sure to bring your appetite, as Las Vegas boasts some of the country’s top restaurants.

Hotel : Circus Circus

Day 14  | Fri | Las Vegas – Los Angeles

Travel to Los Angeles via the Mojave Desert, home of the world’s tallest thermometer, at 134 feet (41 meters) high. Strands of unique Joshua trees dot the mountainous landscape. Tour concludes upon arrival in Los Angeles.

Inclusions

• All prices inclusive of Return Airfare.
• Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout
• Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach with onboard restroom facililties
• Hotel accommodations as specified or similar
• Sightseeing as specified
• Hotel taxes; service charges; and baggage (one suitcase per person)