INCLUDED QUALITY DINING
Enjoy a Welcome Reception with light buffet (WR)2 Highlight Dinners with wine in Beverly Hills, and at the Grand Canyon. (HD)A Celebration Dinner with wine in San Diego’s Old Town (CD)10 Full Breakfasts (FB) and 1 three-course table d’hôte Dinner or Buffets (D)

INCLUDED FIRST CLASS SERVICES
Escorted by a professional Tour DirectorHeadsets for all guided visits and walking toursLuxury air-conditioned 40-guest coaches with extra leg room and onboard restroomInsight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterageInsight Traveller Welcome packAirport arrival and departure transfers on Day 1 and Day 11

Day 1: ARRIVE LOS ANGELES
Welcome to the City of Angels! On arrival at Los Angeles International Airport, your airport transfer service takes you to your tour hotel. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and light buffet.(Welcome Reception)

Day 2: LOS ANGELES SIGHTSEEING
Start your discovery tour following in the footsteps of the stars at the Hollywood Walk of Fame and see the iconic Grauman's Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Sign. Enjoy the red carpet treatment as you are taken on a private guided tour of the Kodak Theatre, home of the Academy Awards. Next, visit the boutiques and restaurants at The Grove, LA's ultimate entertainment destination, and the adjacent historic Farmers Market. This afternoon, follow the ocean breeze to laid-back Santa Monica. Stroll along Palisades Park and visit the historic pier or the Third Street Promenade shopping and dining pedestrian area. Dinner tonight is at a restaurant in stylish Beverly Hills.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Day 3: LOS ANGELES - PALM SPRINGS
Leave dazzling Los Angeles for Palm Springs, the desert oasis and popular getaway of old-time stars. Stop at the Desert Springs Premium Outlets for top value designer shopping. Arriving in Palm Springs, feel the air cool as you ascend 5,873 feet (1,791 meters) on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway into the pines of Mount San Jacinto. The views of the valley below are breathtaking. Descending back into the desert, drive past homes of rich and famous celebrities while learning about Palms Springs history and Native American heritage. Tonight is at your leisure to stroll the chic shops, galleries and restaurants.(Full Breakfast)

Day 4: PALM SPRINGS - LAS VEGAS
On the way out to Las Vegas, stop at historic Hadley Fruit Orchards for a chance to buy the finest dried fruit and nuts and indulge in its celebrated date shake. Arrive in Las Vegas late afternoon, just in time for some fun in Sin City!(Full Breakfast)

Day 5: LAS VEGAS AT LEISURE
Today is yours to enjoy as you please. Relax by the swimming pool, try your luck at the casinos and have fun exploring the Strip -- look out for pirates sinking a galleon at Treasure Island and the musical water ballet at the Bellagio! Shoppers will enjoy browsing the Forum Shops at Caesars or the ultra luxurious Crystals at the new CityCenter featuring the world's most elite designers.(Full Breakfast)

Day 6: LAS VEGAS - GRAND CANYON
Travel a portion of Historic Route 66, stopping at the iconic outposts of Kingman and Seligman. This afternoon, you'll be awed by the immense landscape as you enter Grand Canyon National Park. Carved by the Colorado River over millennia, the colossal canyon is ranked as a top natural wonder of the world. Later, join your Tour Director for a sunset walk along the rim. This evening, enjoy dinner at a restaurant in the Grand Canyon.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Day 7: GRAND CANYON SIGHTSEEING
Rise early for one of Mother Nature's grandest shows - sunrise at the Grand Canyon. Join a local expert for an exclusive presentation on the history and geology of this 1.7 billion- year-old wonder. Then, explore the canyon's South Rim with your Tour Director, stopping at spectacular overlooks all along Desert View Drive. Learn about Native American culture while keeping an eye out for deer, bighorn sheep and the California condor. The afternoon is yours to do as you please. Maybe explore Canyon Village, attend a free Ranger Program, take a short hike into the canyon or take an optional flightseeing tour by helicopter or airplane.(Full Breakfast)

Day 8: GRAND CANYON - SCOTTSDALE
Leave the Grand Canyon behind and wind down stunning Oak Creek Canyon as you enter Red Rock Country. Admire the red rock formations used as backdrops for many Western movies as you arrive in mystical Sedona. There is time to explore the town on your own or join an optional jeep tour before continuing south. Visit Montezuma Castle National Monument, one of North America's best preserved cliff dwellings. Arrive in Scottsdale and your stunning resort.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 9: SCOTTSDALE - SAN DIEGO
Head toward the Pacific coast, driving past the giant saguaro cacti of the Sonoran Desert and the Imperial Sand Dunes of California. Arrive in San Diego, California's second largest city, boasting a dazzling cityscape and one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world.(Full Breakfast)

Day 10: SAN DIEGO SIGHTSEEING
Explore San Diego starting with the historic Gaslamp Quarter, quaint Seaport Village, the Embarcadero and Balboa Park, the nation's largest urban cultural park. The afternoon is at leisure; perhaps visit the San Diego Zoo or take a harbour cruise and explore Coronado Island, home to the iconic Hotel Del Coronado. This evening, head for Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, celebrating San Diego's rich Spanish heritage. Enjoy the mariachi bands and raise your margarita to your newfound friends at a Celebration Dinner with your Tour Director at a local Mexican restaurant.(Full Breakfast / Celebration Dinner)

Day 11: SAN DIEGO - DEPART LOS ANGELES
Stop in sparkling La Jolla, "the jewel" by the sea, before continuing on to Mission San Juan Capistrano to learn about the legendary returning swallows and California mission history. Your tour ends in Los Angeles with a departure transfer to Los Angeles International Airport and the tour hotel in Los Angeles for guests wishing to extend their stay. Please do not schedule flights before 5 p.m.(Full Breakfast)

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INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
Los Angeles: Drive along the legendary Sunset Strip and discover Hollywood’s main iconic sights. Step beyond the Red Carpet and hear behind-the-scene stories about the Oscars at the Kodak Theatre. Afterwards explore The Grove and historic Farmers Market, one of LA’s favourite shopping and dining destinations. Stroll through the attraction-packed seaside community of Santa MonicaPalm Springs: Shop for designer bargains at the Premium Outlets in Desert Springs before ascending the world’s largest rotating aerial tramway to the cool pines of Mount San Jacinto. Later tour the town and learn about its famous past and present residentsGrand Canyon National Park: Explore this natural wonder of the world on a morning excursion and a sunset rim walk. Listen to a talk on the geology of the canyon by a local expert.Sedona: Stop and enjoy its red rock formations and learn about its mystical energy vortexes.Montezuma Castle National Monument: Visit one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America.San Diego: Explore San Diego’s downtown attractions, the waterfront, Balboa Park and visit Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, commemorating San Diego’s transformation from a Mexican pueblo to an American settlement.La Jolla: Stop in this sparkling coastal resort, the jewel of Southern California’s coast.San Juan Capistrano: Visit Mission San Juan Capistrano and learn about California’s 21 Spanish Missions and the “Miracle of the Swallows”.Countryside: Travel along a portion of Route 66 and stop at two iconic outposts. Drive through spectacular Oak Creek Canyon and Red Rock Country. Journey through the Sonoran Desert dotted with the ever-present saguaro cactus.

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