Pompeii, Paestum & Herculaneum in the Winter
- Return flights
- 7 nights half-board in a 4-star hotel
- 14 meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners and welcome drink
Mon-Fri: 0900 -1800 Sat: 09:00 - 17:00 Sun& BH: Closed
Mon-Fri: 0900 -1800 Sat: 09:00 - 17:00 Sun& BH: Closed
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This incredible journey takes you from Los Angeles to San Francisco and visits some of America’s best-known places along the way. It’s an all-encompassing holiday that packs in everything from the glamour of Hollywood and neon-lit Las Vegas to the stunning landscapes of Yosemite National Park and the awe-inspiring wonder of the Grand Canyon.
With our many years of experience, we’ve carefully planned the itinerary. It includes guided tours, to help you get your bearings and tick off all the sights, and free time for you to do your own thing. Browse the shops, visit a museum, or take in the scenery on a leisurely walk, the choice is all yours! And if you want to experience even more, there’s an exciting array of optional excursions on offer.
With an experienced Holiday Director on hand to make all the arrangements and keep things running smoothly, it’s the recipe for a fantastic, hassle-free trip. All you have to do is enjoy every minute!
You're going to experience the excitement and glamour of LA this morning on your included tour. Highlights include Hollywood and Grauman's Chinese Theatre, where you'll see celebrity handprints, footprints and autographs etched into the concrete. We’ll also see Sunset Strip and visit Beverly Hills, home of the rich and famous. There's time to explore at your own pace this afternoon or simply relax with a refreshing drink in one of the bars or restaurants not too far from the hotel.
If you’re raring to go and would like to continue sightseeing, you can take an optional drive on the famous Route 66 to Santa Monica, a trendy, vibrant yet relaxing beach resort overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Stroll the famous wooden pier lined with food stalls and fairground rides and browse the boutiques along Third Street Promenade.
You’ve free time this morning to relax at your hotel or explore more of LA at your own pace. If you have always dreamed of visiting Universal Studios, that's where our optional excursion is headed. This thrilling theme park is packed with movie memorabilia, big rides, and exciting attractions. What will you do first? Join the World-Famous Studio Tour and get a behind-the-scenes view of a movie set or immerse yourself in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.
This afternoon, we're off to our next base, the seaport of San Diego. Your Holiday Director will be able to recommend a selection of restaurants if you want to head out for dinner this evening.
You can soak up the sights of this Spanish-influenced city on an included morning tour. Then the rest of the day is all yours to see more as you wish. You might be tempted to join an optional cruise around San Diego Bay or spend time exploring the historic Gaslamp Quarter, with its tempting array of shops and restaurants. Another possibility is Balboa Park, a vast area of green space, museums and places dedicated to the performing arts. If that’s not enough, there’s also the Maritime Museum.
Meals included: BToday we'll leave California on a drive that takes us through a spectacular desert landscape filled with distinctive, tree-like Saguaro cactus plants. We’re heading into Arizona and will make our way to the town of Prescott. At over 1,500 metres above sea level, this former Wild-West town is set amongst evergreen forests and shimmering lakes.
Whiskey Row is one of downtown Prescott’s most famous attractions. Named because of its many saloons and watering holes, much of the area was destroyed by fire in July 1900. It was rebuilt in the years that followed and today, Whiskey Row houses an eclectic collection of bars, boutiques, galleries, and restaurants. Tonight, why not experience its vibe, you could and even choose to dine in a cowboy-style saloon bar once frequented by notorious gamblers Doc Holiday and Wyatt Earp.
Meals included: BWe take to the road again today, driving into Northern Arizona. We'll make a stop at the township of Sedona, known for its vibrant arts community. Enjoy some time at leisure to discover the many galleries and public art installations before having a bite to eat if you are feeling hungry. You might also choose to join an optional Jeep ride into the spectacular red-rock landscape surrounding the town. During this fun and unique experience, your entertaining guide will point out an array of stunning rock formations and share stories about Sedona and its history. Our final destination today is the former Wild West town of Flagstaff. Flagstaff is known as the worlds first International Dark Sky City and this evening you will have the chance to visit the Lowell Observatory, where Pluto was discovered. Enjoy stargazing using the six advance telescopes on the open air observatory deck, and time to explore the campus. Meals included: B
This is the day that you visit one of the world's most iconic natural wonders, the Grand Canyon, a must-see on any traveller's list. We’ll head to the South Rim, where nothing can prepare you for this awe-inspiring sight carved by the Colorado River. You’ll have plenty of free time to take in the incredible views and for a truly unforgettable experience, why not admire the spectacular 14-mile-wide gorge from the air on an optional helicopter flight.
You’ll also want to explore the picturesque Grand Canyon Historic Village and learn how the arrival of the first steam train in 1901 transformed this remote area into a bustling tourist destination. Amidst well-preserved, historic buildings you can step back in time and imagine what life was like for the Grand Canyon’s very first visitors.
Meals included: BYou're going to travel on the legendary Route 66 today, westwards to the neon-lit city of Las Vegas. On the way, we're going to pass the mighty Hoover Dam. A feat of 20th-century construction, it was built to harness and control the power of the Colorado River.
When we arrive at our hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, you are free to relax and explore at leisure. If you want to be dazzled, join an optional Las Vegas by night tour to get your bearings and take in the lights and sights of this spectacular desert city.
Meals included: BLas Vegas is yours to discover today, so why not start with a stroll down the famous Strip. As you dip into the themed hotels lining it, you'll find a host of attractions. There are casinos, of course, shopping malls, aquariums, and you can even take a gondola ride on Vegas' very own 'Grand Canal'! The city also has roller coasters and ziplines for thrill seekers, museums aplenty and shows galore – you really will be spoilt for choice!
Whatever you decide to do today, be sure to make time for the fabulous Bellagio water show, an incredible spectacle featuring more than a thousand fountains dancing to music and soaring into the air.
On today's journey back to California, the Golden State, we'll drive through the rugged and scenic Mojave Desert, the driest in North America. We'll continue through California's fertile Central Valley filled with orchards, vineyards and farms to Selma, our base for this evening. Your Hotel Director will be able to recommend some options if you want to dine out this evening.
Travelling north, today you're going to visit the vast Yosemite National Park. With its abundance of waterfalls, lakes and dramatic mountain peaks it's a wonderful place to explore and you’ll have free time to make your own discoveries. You could perhaps take a short stroll to see Yosemite Falls, one of the world’s tallest waterfalls, or go for a riverside walk, keeping your eyes peeled for wildlife. There’s time to enjoy lunch in the park if you wish, before we travel on to San Francisco.
Meals included: BYour morning tour of San Francisco begins as you cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. You'll then take in wonderful views from the city's Twin Peaks and visit landmarks including Golden Gate Park and Chinatown. In the afternoon you can set your own pace. If you want to shop, there's a branch of Macy's that's a whole block in size, and the famous cable cars are a great way to get around. You could explore Fisherman’s Wharf and see the hundreds of sea lions at PIER 39 or learn about the city’s history in one of its many museums. San Francisco Bay is at your feet too, so joining our optional cruise is another great idea. You’ll enjoy superb views of the city’s skyline and magnificent bridges, then circle the infamous Alcatraz Island.
The city offers a sparkling and cosmopolitan nightlife, and this evening we will get together and enjoy a three-course dinner in a restaurant by the waterfront in Fisherman's Wharf.
Meals included: DEnjoy the final few hours of your holiday at leisure in San Francisco. Later we’ll drive to the airport and check in for our flight to the UK.
After an overnight flight, you will arrive home today.
As you stand at the edge of the Grand Canyon, you'll be blown away by the size of this incredible natural wonder. It really is a sight to behold - nature in all its glory!
This hotel has a lot to offer to its guests, relaxed rooms feature en-suite facilities, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Additional facilities include microwaves, minifridges and coffee-making facilities. Amongst other hotel facilities guests can find a restaurant, a gym and an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a sundeck with loungers.
The Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego is ideally located in the charming Old Town of San Diego. A indoor and outdoor connected pool and 24 hour fitness centre are available, breakfast restaurant and comfortable,well-appointed rooms with private facilities, air-conditioning, coffee and tea making, mini-refridgerator.
Modern rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels. There is also a tea/coffee-making facilities, a microwave and a minifridge located in each room. Other hotel facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub and a fitness centre.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Flagstaff is an all-studio hotel across from Northern Arizona University. Enjoy a buffet breakfast, a 24-hour market, and free Wi-Fi. Studios feature a flat-screen TV, microwave, fridge, and coffee maker.
Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino (formerly Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino) is situated at the heart of the Las Vegas strip. With a range of different restaurants to choose from you'll be spoilt for choice at this hotel. From a fine dining Steak house and Nobu, Italian and Mexican, as well as, some fast food outlets. Why not enjoy a drink at the hotel bar if you want to after exploring all day, the bars have a choice of beers and cocktails for you to choose from. Or enjoy a poolside cocktail while you enjoy the warmer climates by the outdoor swimming pool if you choose to opt for some relaxation during your time here. Recently renovated air-conditioned hotel rooms ensure a relaxing and comfortable stay with a flat screen TV.
The Holiday Inn Selma - Swancourt is located in the town of Selma, a convenient stop between Las Vegas and Yosemite National Park. Hotel facilities include a restaurant and a lounge. Bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, hairdryer, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea/coffee-making facilities and a TV.
A centrally located hotel close to Union Square for easy access to the iconic Cable Cars, shopping, bars and restaurants. The hotel has a 24 hour fitness centre, access to a rooftop pool at the neighbouring Hilton San Francisco, two restaurants - a Thai open for lunch and dinner and the main restaurant serving a variety of cuisine open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Well furnished rooms offer a comfortable stay with air conditioning and flat-screen TV.
Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional experiences to your holiday before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour
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Choose to extend your stay with an organised add-on.
Hollywood, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park and San Francisco, this tour visits some of America's best-known places! In LA, we'll walk along star studded pavements, before heading through the desert to Arizona. We'll continue to the Grand Canyon, a must-see site, which you could opt to take a helicopter flight over. We'll then travel along the legendary Route 66 to the bright lights of Las Vegas, which looks like a mirage in the desert as the lights begin to appear as you draw closer. Taking in the spectacular natural beauty of Yosemite National Park is next, where you'll have time to explore. Finally, we'll travel across the Golden Gate Bridge and visit the coastal city of San Francisco, where your extended stay allows you a few extra days to make your own discoveries before heading home.
Hollywood, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park and San Francisco, this tour visits some of America's best-known places! In LA, we'll walk along star studded pave...
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