ACROSS USA INDEPENDENT TOUR
12 night independent tour from £ 1999pp
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12 NIGHT INDEPENDENT TOUR
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DAY 1 Fly to New York
On arrival make your way to your hotel . Whatever the time of day you arrive , New York won ’ t be sleeping , so why not start taking in the city straight away . And , as your hotel is close to Times Square , make this your first stop !
DAY 2 New York
With so much to see and do , deciding where to start is always a dilemma . We highly recommend seeing the city from up high , so maybe go for the Empire State Building or pre-book a ticket for SUMMIT One Vanderbilt ( see page 20 for details plus many other optional experiences ). Other sights to consider are Central Park , the city ’ s many fabulous museums , taking a stroll across Brooklyn Bridge or visiting the poignant 9 / 11 Memorial & Museum .
DAY 3 New York
No visit to New York would be complete without a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty . Book a ferry over and take the time to drop in on nearby Ellis Island too . To round off your stay in style , why not see a Broadway show ?
DAY 4 New York / Las Vegas
Make your way to the airport for your flight westwards to another city that needs no introduction , Las Vegas . Make your way to your hotel which lies on The Strip . A must-do is to stroll up and down The Strip , marvelling at its flashy themed hotels .
DAY 5 Las Vegas
Be sure to drop into a casino , even if you don ’ t plan to part with any money , they ’ re a fascinating sight . The High Roller gives you the chance to take in the sights from above , as does the STRAT Hotel , Casino & Skypod . This evening , make your way to downtown Las Vegas where you can take in the party atmosphere at the Fremont Street Experience , a five-block entertainment district .
DAY 6 Las Vegas
We highly recommend pre-booking a tour to see the incredible Hoover Dam , and our highlighted Hoover Dam Classic 4x4 is hard to beat ( see page 104 for details ). As well as the casinos , Las Vegas is famed for its nightlife . Global icons are often gracing stages around the city plus there are other wonderful shows to consider .
DAY 7 Las Vegas / Los Angeles
Return to the airport for the short onward flight to Los Angeles in California . On arrival make your way to your hotel , which lies in the heart of Hollywood .
DAY 8 Los Angeles
To truly get to know the area which has made this city such a worldwide sensation , pre-book a Hollywood City Tour ( see page 92 for details ). Other Hollywood landmarks include the TCL Chinese Theatre and Hollywood Walk of Fame . There ’ s also the Griffith Observatory for amazing views of the city and it ’ s iconic Hollywood Sign .
DAY 9 Los Angeles
If you want to get behind the scenes of the movies , you can visit Warner Bros . Studios , Universal Studios or Paramount Pictures . Perhaps head towards the ocean and explore Santa Monica with its famous pier , dream big with a wander around Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills or , enjoy the fabulous Getty Centre .
DAY 10 Los Angeles / San Francisco
Make your way to the airport and fly up the California coast to San Francisco . Make your way to your hotel , which sits centrally on bustling Union Square , known for its great shopping and dining options .
DAY 11 San Francisco
Today , we recommend you book a San Francisco City Tour with Alcatraz ( as shown on page 84 ), as not only will you see many of the city ’ s notable sights , including the Golden Gate Bridge , but you ’ ll ensure you get to visit Alcatraz , as this can often sell out . This evening , wander around Fisherman ’ s Wharf and see the seals at Pier 39 .
DAY 12 San Francisco
Another must-do in San Francisco , is to take a ride on one of the cable cars that trundle up and down the hills . Before you leave , see quirky Lombard Street , atmospheric Chinatown and Nob Hill for its buzzy restaurants .
DAY 13 San Francisco
If you can , fit in some final sightseeing and shopping before returning to the airport for your onward journey .
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Departures : Daily .
Accommodation : 3H Ameritania at Times Square , New York ; 4H MGM Grand Hotel & Casino , Las Vegas ; 4H Hollywood Roosevelt , Los Angeles & 3HPlus Handlery Union Square , San Francisco .
Meals : Room only .
Tour price : The price shown for this independent tour includes international flights to New York and from Los Angeles , onward flights to Las Vegas , Los Angeles and San Francisco and 12 nights accommodation . visit your travel agent or call 08444 937 666 • www . premierholidays . co . uk ACROSS USA 13