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NOVA TRAVEL
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Itinerary-22 Days
Day 1
Arrive into San Francisco
Begin your ‘All of USA’ Tour
Welcome to San Francisco. On arrival, your Tour Manager / Local Representative will be waiting outside the customs area to welcome you and take you to your hotel (Check-in time is after 1500 hrs). Overnight at the hotel in San Francisco. (Dinner)
Day 2
Guided City Tour of San Francisco
Cable Car Ride
Bay Cruise to Sausalito
Today, we proceed on a guided city tour of San Francisco, as your guide points out landmarks and shares the history of San Francisco with you. Drive across the famous Golden Gate Bridge, the world’s longest single span suspended bridge and a symbol of San Francisco. Visit The Twin Peaks, which offer a spectacular view of downtown San Francisco.
Stop the beautiful City Hall and take a picture of the dome - a replica of the St. Peters Basilica in the Vatican.
See Telegraph Hill, Ghirardelli Square and Fisherman’s Wharf, Coit Tower, Little Italy and many more exciting sights of the city.
We also walk on the Lombard Street, which is one of America’s crookedest street. Later we proceed to Pier 39 to board the Bay Cruise - that takes us across the San Francisco Bay and past the Island of Alcatraz to the town of Sausalito.
Sausalito is undeniably lovely. Named for the tiny willows that once populated the banks of its creeks, it’s a small settlement of pretty houses that tumble neatly down a green hillside into a well-heeled downtown. Much of the town affords the visitor uninterrupted views of San Francisco
and Angel Island.
Later, ride on the iconic San Francisco Cable Car - an experience of a lifetime. This icon of the city is a must do while visiting San Francisco. Overnight at the hotel in San Francisco. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3
Fly to Los Angeles
Visit to Santa Monica Beach
Today, we check out of our hotel and drive to the airport to board flight to Los Angeles. On arrival, we visit Santa Monica - one of the most vibrant and glamorous neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Here, stroll along the renowned Santa Monica Beach which has a pleasant Mediterranean climate. Walk on Third Street Promenade, which is more than a shopping experience. You’ll stroll down the middle of a street that was closed to vehicular traffic years ago. Now pedestrians rule the road. This street also attracts a wide spectrum of street performers who display their talents for onlookers in hopes of a donation from an appreciative visitor.
Overnight at the hotel in Los Angeles. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4
Visit to Universal Studios HollywoodSM
Panaromic Orientation Tour of Los Angeles
Today, we join the Hollywood stars at the famous Universal Studios HollywoodSM. Relax in the comfort of a tram car as it takes you behind the scenes to show you how Hollywood makes movies. Go behind the scenes on the world famous Studio Tour to explore where Hollywood
movies are made and see first hand the world’s largest 3-D experience, King Kong 360º 3-D, created by Peter Jackson.
Then, face action head-on in heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s biggest movies. And be part of the battle as you embark on a mission to defend the Allspark from the evil clutches of the Decepticons® in Transformers: The Ride-3D. Today we also visit newly opened Harry Potter. Later, we take you on an orientation tour city tour of Los Angeles. Enjoy some time at the Hollywood Boulevard where you see the Hollywood Walk of Fame, The Dolby Theatre - where the Oscars are held, the TCL Chinese Theatres (formerly the Manns Chinese Theatre) and see the handprints and footprints of famous Hollywood Stars. Also drive down the famous Sunset Boulevard and Beverly Hills. Drive through the most elegant shopping area in the world Rodeo Drive and see the Bevelry Wilshire Hotel - where the film Preety Woman was filmed.
Overnight at the hotel in Los Angeles. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 5
Drive to Las Vegas
Helicopter ride over the Strip
Today, we check out of the hotel, sit back in our air conditioned coach and drive to Las Vegas. On arrival, we proceed for a helicopter ride over Las Vegas. Make your trip to Las Vegas one to remember with an exhilarating helicopter ride over the Las Vegas Strip! One of the best ways to
get an overview of the city is to fly directly over the Strip. At night and from the air, Las Vegas looks like a patch of diamonds sprinkled on a darkened desert floor. There’s no better way to get a sense of this remote wonderland than by helicopter. Enjoy fabulous views of the dazzling
lights from a helicopter. Later, we check into the Hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Las Vegas. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6
Day Free
Suggested: Visit to the Grand Canyon
Illumination Night tour of Las Vegas
Today, the day is free. Enjoy exploring Las Vegas on your own OR we suggest you visit the Grand Canyon for once in a lifetime experience. Choose any one of the exciting tours. There’s an option of the Coach tour, Highlights Air Tour, the Air and Ground Tour, Air and Ground tour with Boat and
Helicopter with an add-on option of Skywalk. Later, in the evening, enjoy the splendor of Las Vegas on the Illumination Tour of ‘Las Vegas by Night’. Watch the twinkling lights, be awed by the huge neon signs as you see the famous landmarks - New York skyline, Bellagio fountains, the Pyramid,
which are some of the many facades of the different hotels along the ‘Las Vegas Strip’ as we make our way to down town Las Vegas for the Freemont Street Experience. Here you see a dazzling display on the world’s largest TV screen with over a million light bulbs covering three city blocks!.
Overnight at the hotel in Las Vegas. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 7
Fly to Buffalo
Niagara by Night
Today, we check out of the hotel and drive to the airport for our flight to Buffalo. On arrival in the evening, we drive to experience the majesty and tranquillity of the splendorous Niagara Falls by night. See the Falls magically lit-up, an awe-inspiring sight. Overnight at the hotel in Niagara. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 8
‘Maid of the Mist’ Boat Ride
Visit to Cave of the Winds
Drive to Harrisburg
Today, we check out and drive to Niagara Falls and experience the exhilarating force of the falls as we take the ‘Maid of the Mist’ boat ride into the heart of the mighty Horseshoe Falls. It’s a fantastic journey through crashing waters surrounded by massive rock formations. (Due to weather conditions, the ‘Maid of the Mist’ operates only from the last week of May. All tours visiting Niagara before the last week of May will take a ride on the View Mobile Tram). Next, we visit the Cave of the Winds from American side. You ride an elevator 175 feet (53 meters) deep into the Niagara Gorge. As you stand at the railing, you are a mere 20 feet (6 meters) from the billowing torrents of Bridal Veil Falls. The rushing waters loom above you, dousing you with a generous spray as you face the thundering Falls head-on. Later, we drive to Harrisburg.
Overnight at the hotel in Harrisburg. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9
Visit Hershey’s Chocolate World
Onto Washington DC
Visit to National Air and Space Museum
Guided City Tour of Washington DC
Today, we check out of the hotel and drive to Hershey. On arrival, we visit the Hershey’s chocolate world. See the Cocoa beans turn into delicious chocolate right in front of your eyes. We step into fantasy land as we see Hershey’s product characters come to life in 3D animated
musical adventure ‘Hershey’s Chocolate Tour’. The tour includes a free sample of Hershey’s Great American chocolate!
Next, we drive to Washington DC. Upon arrival, we proceed on a guided city tour of the majestic capital of United Sates - Washington DC. We start at the National Air and Space Museum, where you get a unique opportunity of viewing aircraft models and displays like the Wright Brothers first
aircraft and Lindberg’s ‘Spirit of St Louis’. Later, we see the Lincoln Memorial, Korean Memorial and Capitol Hill. Also see the White House, home of the US President.
(Due to security reasons permission to go near or enter the White House is not available). Overnight at the hotel in Washington DC. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10
Onto New York
Visit to One World - the tallest skyscraper
Today, we check out of the hotel and drive to the Big Apple - New York. On Arrival we visit ‘One World’ Positioned on top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, on levels 100, 101, and 102 of the 1,776 foot tall One World Trade Center building, One World Observatory™ provides
unique, panoramic views of New York City, its most iconic sites, and surrounding waters. Later, we check into the hotel. This New York hotel is in the heart of Times Square. There is time (on your own) to browse through the many shops dotting New York’s famed Times Square in the heart of
the theatre district, or just stroll through the streets of central Manhattan. Overnight at the hotel in New York. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 11
Visit the Liberty Island to see the Statue of Liberty
Guided City Tour of New York
Visit to Central Park
Visit to the ‘Top of the Rock’ Observatory Deck at the Rockefeller Center
Today, we drive to Battery Park and take a ferry to Liberty Island to see the famous American icon of freedom - The Statue of Liberty. Later, we proceed on a guided city tour of New York. Walk on Wall Street and see the New York Stock Exchange. Enjoy a photo opportunity in front of the World Famous Charging Bull. Visit Central Park - the lungs of New York - and see the Bronze statue of Alice in Wonderland and much more. Also see the United Nations Building, 5th Avenue and many more exciting sights. We get an opportunity to pay homage to the hundreds of innocent lives lost at what was once the World Trade Centre, now more easily recognized as Ground Zero. In the evening, we visit ‘Top of the Rock’ at Rockefeller Centre. At the Observatory Deck, see a different perspective of New York from 70 floors above. The 360º view of the cityscape makes the ‘Top of the Rock’ a must see. Overnight at the hotel in New York. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12
Return Home with Wonderful Memories
Today, we check-out and drive to the airport for your flight home. Its time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back happy memories of your Holiday. We would like you to spare a few minutes of your time to write and tell us how you enjoyed your tour and
any suggestions you may have for the future. (Breakfast)
Day 14
Arrive into Seattle
Welcome to Seattle. Or arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel on your own & check in. Due to Operational reasons passengers opting for the above will stay an additional night in Seattle. (Flight, Accommodation, Transfers and Breakfast will be provided).
Not applicable for passengers opting Alaska Cruise with All of Canada & Canadian Rockies.
Day 15
Board your Cruise ‘Explorer of the Seas’ to Alaska
Today, we check out of our hotel and proceed to the port to board our luxurious Cruise ‘Explorer of the Seas’. Enjoy a good night’s sleep in the comforts of your cabin (Inside state room). (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 16
At Sea (Cruising)
Today, enjoy a luxurious breakfast on board your cruise. You’ll experience the beauty of the Alaska. Enjoy a good night’s sleep in the comforts of your cabin (Inside state room). (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 17
Alaska inside Passage
Juneau, Alaska
Today enjoy a luxurious breakfast on board your cruise. You will sail beyond the inside passage into the more protected Alaska Inside Passage, a complex labyrinth of fjords and bays where whales and sea lions find refuge during the summer month.
Later we sail to Juneau, Alaska’s capital city - Juneau, gracefully balances frontier ruggedness and cosmopolitan flair. Mendenhall Glacier, a river of ice measuring 1.5miles in width and over 6 miles in length, hugs Juneau’s Northside and is part of the Juneau Ice field, a 1,500-square-mile
ice field that feeds 38 large glaciers. Enjoy a good night’s sleep in the comforts of your cabin (Inside state room). (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 18
Skagway, Alaska
Today, enjoy a luxurious breakfast on board your cruise A colorful history, scant rain and a lot of cruise ships makes Skagway one of the most interesting and popular towns to visit in the Inside Passage.
Skagway is a first-class borough in Alaska, on the Alaska Panhandle. As of the 2010 census, the population was 920, However, the population doubles in the summer tourist season in order to deal with more than 900,000 visitors. Enjoy a good night’s sleep in the comforts of your
cabin (Inside state room). (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 19
Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska (Scenic Cruising)
Today, enjoy a luxurious breakfast on board your cruise. Named after Civil War general Benjamin Franklin Tracy, this narrow fjord is located approximately 50 miles southeast of Juneau. Breathtaking Tracy Arm extends over 30 miles long, with nearly a quarter of its area covered
in ice. In fact, it encompasses some of Alaska’s largest glaciers, including the twin Sawyer glaciers, which often expel enormous chunks of ice into the waters below in a magnificent process known as calving.
Protected within the Tongass National Forest, Tracy Arm Fjord is a haven for wildlife. Black and brown bears, deer, wolves, harbor seals, mountain goats and a variety of seabirds have been spotted in the area. Enjoy a good night’s sleep in the comforts of your
cabin (Inside state room). (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 20
Cruising
Today, enjoy a luxurious breakfast on board your cruise. You’ll experience the beauty of the Alaska. Enjoy a good night’s sleep in the comforts of your cabin (Inside state room). (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 21
Victoria, British Columbia
Today, enjoy a luxurious breakfast on board your cruise. Later we sail towards Victoria, a unique blend of old world charm and new world experiences. As an island destination, Victoria offers visitors an escape from the hurried world and beams with ambience. Boasting the mildest climate in Canada we are green and beautiful yearround. In fact, Vancouver Island, where Victoria is located, is rated the Top Island in the Continental US and Canada and one of the Top Ten Islands in The World by the 2012 Travel+Leisure World’s Best Awards. Enjoy a good night’s sleep in the comforts of your
cabin (Inside state room).
Day 22
Return Home with Wonderful Memories
Today morning, your Cruise docks back in Seattle. On arrival we drive to the airport for your flight to San Francisco. (Breakfast)
Summer Premium All of USA 7 Nights Add-On Alaska Cruise- 22 DAYS San Francisco, Sausalito, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Harrisburg, Washington