Golden West Contrasts

Day 1 (Door to Door)

Arrive Los Angeles (3)

Enjoy your private car door to door transfer to your departure airport before your flight to Los Angeles where a transfer is provided to your first hotel where your Tour Director will be on hand to greet you and answer any questions you may have about the exciting days ahead. At 6pm, gather at the hotel with your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Century Plaza (MD)

Day 2

Hollywood and Santa Monica sightseeing

As the sun rises on Los Angeles we head to the hills for a view of the famed Hollywood sign. We then take a stroll along theWalk of Fame and see Grauman's Chinese Theater, opened in 1927 and home to hundreds of premieres and three Academy Award ceremonies. We also enjoy a private tour of the Kodak Theater, current home of the Oscars. This afternoon we follow the sleek, stylish Angelenos to beachside Santa Monica with its pedestrian-friendly Third Street Promenade and its iconic pier, which stretches out over the sun-kissed Pacific. Tonight we enjoy a Highlight Dinner in one of Santa Monica's renowned restaurants. (FB, HD)
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Century Plaza (MD)

Day 3

Los Angeles at leisure

Los Angeles is the city of dreams. Pursue yours today, whether it's a trip to Venice Beach, shopping at the Rodeo Drive boutiques or a visit to the renowned Los Angeles CountyMuseumof Art. If you like, take an optional excursion to Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park and Studio Tour to get a behind-the-scenes look at movie making. This evening is at leisure to enjoy a night on the town. Why not take in a show or linger over a gourmet dinner? Whatever you wish, your Tour Director can help you plan your day. (FB)
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Century Plaza (MD)

Day 4

Los Angeles - Calico Ghost Town - Las Vegas (2)

Today we travel east into the deserts of California until we reach the ghost town of Calico. Founded in 1881 on the heels of the largest silver strike in the state, the town was abandoned just 20 years later. Today, walk among some of the original mine buildings, stroll a reconstructed Main Street and imagine the rough-and-ready life of a prospector. We then make our way through the stark Mojave National Preserve before arriving at a barrage of lights breaking the wilderness: flashy Las Vegas. Celebrate your trip through the desert with a spectacular all-you-caneat Las Vegas Buffet Highlight Dinner where expert chefs whip up fantastic dishes right before your eyes. Tonight, try your luck at the tables, take in a show or just get out and enjoy all the sights and lights on The Strip. (FB, HD)
Hotel: Paris Las Vegas (SFC)

Day 5

Las Vegas at leisure

The day is yours and the choices are endless. Hit the casinos, do some shopping and maybe enjoy lunch at one of the elegant restaurants that have put Vegas on the culinary map. If you're feeling adventurous, take an optional tour to marvel at the engineering feat that is Hoover Dam, or soar over the natural wonders of the Grand Canyon to walk on the breathtaking glass Sky Walk overlooking the West Rim. Or why not lounge by the hotel pool or visit a spa for a rejuvenating massage? (FB)
Hotel: Paris Las Vegas (SFC)

Day 6

Las Vegas - Temecula - San Diego (2)

We say goodbye to Sin City and head back to California, stopping in the lovely town of Temecula, situated among rolling hills dotted with vineyards and enjoy a visit to a local winery for a guided tour and private wine tasting. We continue to laid-back San Diego, site of the first Spanish mission in California. (FB)
Hotel: Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego (MD)

Day 7

San Diego sightseeing and at leisure

From the Victorian Gaslamp Quarter to the luxuriant gardens of Balboa Park, San Diego entices visitors and locals alike with a combination of fascinating history, lively street life and some of the best weather in the country.We get acquainted with the city on a guided orientation tour and then enjoy some leisure time to do some shopping, take an optional tour to the San Diego Zoo or a cruise on the picturesque harbour. This evening we sample the flavours of Mexico in the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Then, lift a Margarita and say Salud! to your fellow travellers at tonight's Farewell Dinner at a lively Mexican restaurant. (FB, FD)
Hotel: Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego (MD)

Day 8

San Diego - San Juan Capistrano - Anaheim - Los Angeles

Travelling up the coast past the idyllic community of La Jolla, we arrive in San Juan Capistrano, home to the second oldest mission in California. We visit the ruins of the Great Stone Church, the iconic Bell Tower and the peaceful Sacred Garden, before arriving in Anaheim where travellers opting for the Disneyland® Resort extension will disembark. The rest of the group returns to Los Angeles where we take a complimentary transfer to Los Angeles International Airport for the return flight back to the UK. If you are arranging your own flights please do not schedule them before 6pm. (FB)

Day 9 (Door to Door)

Arrive UK

On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will greet you and escort you to your waiting private car for your door to door transfer to your home.