USA East West Express:

Places Covered:

Boston - New York - Philadelphia - Washington, Dc - Niagara Falls - Toronto - Grand Canyon National Park - Zion National Park - Las Vegas - Palm Springs - Los Angeles

Duration:

13 Nights / 14 Days

Detailed Itinerary:    

Day 01: Boston h New York area

Board the coach in Boston and start the day with an orientation tour of this fascinating and historic city. Highlights include Faneuil Hall, Boston Common and Harvard University. Continue south through the states of Massachusetts and Connecticut before arriving in New Jersey, just across the Hudson River from New York City.

Day 02: New York

Continental Breakfast. In the morning, a short trip across the Hudson River takes you into New York and an orientation tour of the “Big Apple”. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring this amazing city. Transportation back to the hotel will be offered in the early evening.

Day 03: New York area - Philadelphia - Washington DC area

Continental Breakfast. Travel south to Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love” and the birthplace of American independence. Our orientation tour passes the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed and the U.S. Constitution written. Arrive in the Washington DC area in the late afternoon.

Day 04: Washington DC

Continental Breakfast. Our morning panoramic sightseeing tour is devoted to the landmarks and monuments of this great city: the White House, the Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery and the US Capitol. Afternoon is free to explore one of the Smithsonian Museums, such as the National Air and Space Museum.

Day 05: Washington DC area - Niagara Falls

Continental Breakfast. An early morning departure takes us through Pennsylvania, en-route to Niagara Falls. Time permitting, a stop will be made at a market in Amish Country. The Amish preserve traditional elements of late 17th-century European rural culture in their day-to-day lives. Arrive in Niagara Falls in the early evening.

Day 06: Niagara Falls - Toronto - Niagara Falls

Continental Breakfast. Cross the border into Canada and head for Toronto, where our orientation tour highlights this lakeside city, where skyscrapers of glass and steel overlook traditional neighborhoods and parks. Head back to Niagara Falls where we recommend the exhilarating Maid of the Mist cruise to the foot of the Horseshoe Falls. In the evening, join an optional dinner with a panoramic view of the falls beneath the evening sky.

Day 07: Niagara Falls - Boston

Continental Breakfast. Early departure for the return to Boston, passing through upstate New York and central Massachusetts. Evening at leisure

Day 08: Boston - Los Angeles

Continental Breakfast. Transfer from your hotel for your flight to Los Angeles (flight not included in the tour price). Upon arrival in Los Angeles, transfer from the airport to the hotel via the hotel’s shuttle.

Day 09: Los Angeles - Las Vegas

Continental Breakfast. Travel through the desert to the man-made paradise, Las Vegas. Enjoy this boomtown resort featuring non-stop casinos, fabulous entertainment, great restaurants and attractions.

Day 10: Las Vegas

Continental Breakfast. Enjoy a day of leisure in Las Vegas. You have the choice of visiting some of the spectacular hotels, taking in one of the many optional excursions offered or simply relaxing by the pool. Las Vegas has something for everyone and you have the whole day to explore this world-famous city.

Day 11: Las Vegas - Zion - Bryce Canyon - Kanab area

Continental Breakfast. Discover Zion National Park, a popular destination with rock climbers for its unique landscapes and majestic plateaus. Continue on to Bryce Canyon National Park. The canyon has a symphony of colors and shapes that will leave you breathless.

Day 12: Kanab area - Grand Canyon - Williams

Continental Breakfast. Discover Grand Canyon National Park, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. A powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size; 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep.

Day 13: Williams - Palm Springs

Continental Breakfast. Departure to Palm Springs via Historic Route 66 and Lake Havasu City which was created with the construction of Parker Dam. Today’s destination is the glamorous desert resort city of Palm Springs which enjoys a stunning setting in the Coachella Valley.

Day 14: Palm Springs - Los Angeles

Continental Breakfast. Continue on to Los Angeles where you will enjoy a tour of this iconic and fascinating city.