Splendours of the East & West
See the major highlights of the United States, from key eastern seaboard cities to truly unforgettable western wonders.
New York
A 'Maid of the Mist' boat passing the American Falls
Enjoy a 'Maid of the Mist' cruise
Philadelphia
The White House, Washington DC
Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC
Hollywood Sign, Los Angeles
Scottsdale, Arizona
Las Vegas
Las Vegas; capital of gambling
Yosemite National Park
Sacramento, Capitol Building, San Francisco
View of Alcatraz
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Previous
Next
Your Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - New York.
Fly to New York where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for two nights.
DAY 2: New York City.
The 'Big Apple' is one of the world's most exciting cities. On today's sightseeing tour, see its major attractions including Broadway, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, bustling Chinatown, City Hall, Wall Street and Trinity Church.
DAY 3: New York City - Pocono Mountains - Niagara Falls.
Leave Manhattan and head through the renowned Pocono Mountains and scenic farmlands of upstate New York. Late this afternoon cross the border at Rainbow Bridge and proceed to the Canadian side of the Niagara River in Ontario.
DAY 4: Niagara Falls.
The power of Mother Nature overwhelms the senses as you marvel at one of the world's most incredible natural spectacles. In the morning your sightseeing will give you spectacular views of the waterfalls from scenic points on the rim of the gorge and from the decks of the Maid of the Mist, where you will experience the thundering water up close. The afternoon is free, so why not visit attractions such as the Butterfly Conservatory, Great Gorge Adventure, Botanical Gardens, Niagara Parks Greenhouse or ride the aerial cable car?
DAY 5: Niagara Falls - Philadelphia.
Head through the Appalachian Mountains and into the Susquehanna River Valley, then on to the handsome city of Philadelphia.
DAY 6: Philadelphia - Washington DC area.
The 'City of Brotherly Love' is also the birthplace of American Independence. Your morning orientation tour focuses on the city's historic landmarks. You will have free time in which you may want to see the Liberty Bell and visit other sites within the Independence National Historic Park. Afterwards it's on to the US capital and seat of government, Washington DC.
DAY 7: Washington DC area.
A guided sightseeing tour with a local guide includes a visit to the Lincoln Memorial and photo stops at Capitol Hill and the White House. We then cross the Potomac River to visit the Arlington National Cemetery and see the graves of American heroes, including those of John F Kennedy and his brother Robert. The afternoon and evening are at leisure.
DAY 8: Washington DC area - Los Angeles.
Morning at leisure before transferring to the airport for your flight to Los Angeles.
DAY 9: Los Angeles.
Spend the day at leisure in Los Angeles or join one of the many activities from Disneyland® to a full day tour of Universal Studios Hollywood®.
DAY 10: Los Angeles - Palm Springs - Scottsdale.
Begin the day with a sightseeing tour of the world's 'Capital of Glamour', including a drive through Hollywood. Stop in the desert oasis of Palm Springs, before heading to the mountain-ringed desert resort of Scottsdale.
DAY 11: Scottsdale.
The morning is free for independent activities. You may choose to join the optional four-wheel drive jeep tour, where you will experience incredible views of backcountry Arizona. Afterwards venture out on a Phoenix sightseeing tour, including downtown and the Arizona State Capital Building. There is also an included visit to the Heard Museum, where exhibit galleries feature a variety of historic, traditional, and contemporary native art. Experience Old Town Scottsdale where Western storefronts create an aura of the past. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax at your desert oasis resort and feel truly invigorated. Perhaps you would like to play a round on one of Arizona's famed golf courses, or slip into rejuvenation mode and relax at the poolside to soak up the desert sun while taking in the restful landscape.
DAY 12: Scottsdale - Sedona - Oak Creek Canyon - Grand Canyon - Flagstaff.
First stop today is a visit to Sedona, a centre for South-western and New Age arts. Climb through Oak Creek Canyon with its weather-sculpted formations of dramatic, colour-tinted crags. Then it's through the San Francisco Mountains and beautiful pine forests to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, take the optional helicopter 'flightseeing' excursion for dramatic views of the flame-coloured walls plunging 6,000 feet to the Colorado River below.
DAY 13: Flagstaff - Las Vegas.
Cross the old Mohave gold-strike country, which still has traces of century-old ghost towns set in natural desert beauty. Watch for Joshua trees, a species of the lily family that grows to 40 feet in height and can live for more than 300 years. Today's destination is the man-made phenomenon of Las Vegas.
DAY 14: Las Vegas.
The morning and afternoon are free for exploring the 'Strip' with its varied casinos and resorts, shopping plazas and amusement sites.
DAY 15: Las Vegas - Mammoth.
A day of striking natural contrasts as the journey continues across the desert landscape of Nevada before crossing into California and ascending into the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains. Overnight in Mammoth, a popular alpine resort area surrounded by beauty and majesty, and within easy reach of Yosemite National Park.
DAY 16: Mammoth - Yosemite National Park - Sonora.
Cross the high Tioga Pass and enter Yosemite National Park, a wonderland of spectacular lakes, cascading waterfalls, lush forests and giant granite domes, pinnacles and mountains rising more than 4,000 feet above the valley floor. Afterwards, drive to Sonora, once a thriving centre in the gold rush era.
DAY 17: Sonora - Sacramento - San Francisco.
Travel to Sacramento, California's capital, where there is time to explore the Old Town. See the country's largest collection of Gold Rush era buildings and the Wells Fargo museum. Continue to San Francisco, crossing one of its splendid bridges. Main sights on the city tour include Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf and Nob Hill.
DAY 18: San Francisco.
This morning, visit the notorious former prison of Alcatraz, which housed famous gangsters such as Al Capone and Robert 'The Birdman' Stroud. The afternoon is free for you to explore more of this fascinating city.
DAY 19: San Francisco.
A free day to explore the regularly voted 'Best City in the USA'. A visit to Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park, one of the largest manmade parks in the world is a must. Then there is Grant Street - the city's oldest road running the length of Chinatown - and Haight-Ashbury, which rekindles memories of 'Flower Power'.
DAY 20: San Francisco - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
DAY 21: Home landing in the UK.
Maximum elevation on this tour is 9,940 ft.
Accommodation on Tour
New York: Hampton Inn Manhattan Chelsea; Niagara Falls: Michael's Inn; Philadelphia: Holiday Inn Historic District; Washington DC/Alexandria: Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandria; Los Angeles: Los Angeles Marriott; Scottsdale: Doubletree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley; Flagstaff: Drury Inn & Suites Flagstaff; Las Vegas: Harrah's Las Vegas Casino and Hotel; Mammoth Lakes: Sierra Nevada Lodge; Sonora: Inns of California; San Francisco: Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf.
Autumn Foliage
Autumn foliage
Enjoy spectacular colours on our fall foliage departures from 15 Sep to 6 Oct. Chosen departure dates are historically the best dates to see the autumn foliage - weather permitting.
Your Holiday Map
Splendours of the East & West
.gif "Itinerary Map")
Splendours of the East & West 19 nights
Availability and our best prices for all dates
Select the number in your party and accommodation options. Then select your holiday from the calendar.
Splendours of the East & West 19 nights
Availability and our best prices for all dates
Select the number in your party and accommodation options. Then select your holiday from the grid.
| Date | Depart From | Price from PP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2012 | Birmingham |
Departure Times
SAVE: £50 |
Select |
| 19 Apr 2012 | Edinburgh |
Departure Times
SAVE: £50 |
Select |
| 19 Apr 2012 | Glasgow |
Departure Times
SAVE: £50 |
Select |
| 19 Apr 2012 | London Heathrow |
Departure Times
SAVE: £50 |
Select |
| 19 Apr 2012 | Manchester |
Departure Times
SAVE: £50 |
Select |
| 24 Apr 2012 | Birmingham |
Departure Times
SAVE: £50 |
Select |
| 24 Apr 2012 | Edinburgh |
Departure Times
SAVE: £50 |
Select |
| 24 Apr 2012 | Glasgow |
Departure Times
SAVE: £50 |
Select |
| 24 Apr 2012 | London Heathrow |
Departure Times
SAVE: £50 |
Select |
| 24 Apr 2012 | Manchester |
Departure Times
SAVE: £50 |
Select |
| 26 Apr 2012 | Birmingham |
Departure Times
SAVE: £50 |
Select |
| 26 Apr 2012 | Edinburgh |
Departure Times
SAVE: £50 |
Select |
| 26 Apr 2012 | Glasgow |
Departure Times
SAVE: £50 |
Select |
| 26 Apr 2012 | London Heathrow |
Departure Times
SAVE: £50 |
Select |
| 26 Apr 2012 | Manchester |
Departure Times
SAVE: £50 |
Select |
- < Earlier dates
- Later dates >
Splendours of the East & West
Price from £2259.00
What's Included
- Flights UK - New York; Washington DC - Los Angeles; San Francisco - UK
- Accommodation on tour in a twin room with private facilities
- Services of a tour director on tour and local representative at other times
- Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
- Transfers between overseas airports and hotels
- All local and airport taxes/service charges
- Single share option no supplement to pay
Holiday Highlights
- New York Manhattan sightseeing
- Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist cruise
- Washington DC City tour
- Los Angeles City tour
- Scottsdale Old Town and Phoenix sightseeing
- Oak Creek Canyon
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Las Vegas
- Mammoth Lakes
- Yosemite National Park
- San Francisco City tour
- Alcatraz visit
Departures from
- Birmingham
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- London Heathrow
- Manchester
Departures between
19 Apr 2012 to 21 Mar 2013
You May Also Like
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS: All prices shown include ALL compulsory charges (Fuel Supplement, Air Passenger Duty & Flight Supplement where applicable). Book with confidence: We are members of ABTA and all our air-inclusive holidays are financially protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme
© Copyright 2012. All rights reserved. All holidays and offers are subject to availability.