2016 - APT USA

35 35 WEST COAST USA Day 9. Los Angeles, Freedom of Choice Sightseeing. Enjoy a city tour during which you will see Griffith Park; the downtown area; City Hall; Disney Concert Hall; the Sunset Strip and Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive's shopping meccas. Later, embark on your chosen Freedom of Choice Sightseeing activity. Perhaps take a scenic bicycle tour through the most exclusive enclaves in Los Angeles to see celebrity homes. You might prefer to see celebrity mansions during a bus tour. Other options include exploring Warner Bros. Studios during a VIP behind the scenes tour; the chance to sample the wares of the Original Farmers Market during a food and history walking tour; or visit the Getty Center for a Docent-led Garden & Architecture Tour. B Day 10. Scottsdale, Freedom of Choice Dining. This morning, 10 Day (UTUW10S) guests depart the tour. Journey to Scottsdale in Arizona, through the vast Colorado Desert, home to many unique flora and fauna found nowhere else on the planet. Along the way, you will pass the famous wind farms at the San Gorgonio Pass as well as the Coachella Valley, home to the famous Coachella Music and Arts Festival. Upon arrival in Scottsdale, settle in and absorb the sights of this city, which is known as the 'desert version of Miami's South Beach'. For dinner this evening, select where to dine from one of the three exquisite restaurants at your hotel. Stay: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. BD Day 11. Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Freedom of Choice Sightseeing. On your way to the Grand Canyon today, you'll journey through incredible red landscapes to the city of Sedona. Combining wilderness and luxury, Sedona boasts soaring red rock monoliths alongside resorts, spas & art galleries. Here, you will enjoy your selected activity. Perhaps take to the skies on a breathtaking helicopter flight over Sedona, absorbing the incredible views. Alternatively, you might like to embark on one of two off-road journeys aboard a Pink Jeep. For those interested in rugged adventure, the Broken Arrow tour offers off-road rock crawling. boutiques, have made it a favourite destination of visitors for decades. Later, journey along 17-Mile Drive, considered to be one of the most scenic drives in the world. Marvel at the treasures along the way including Spanish Bay and Cypress Point Lookout. Arrive in Carmel which has attracted artists and celebrities for decades. Here, you'll enjoy an enchanting walking tour highlighting the artist culture of the town, along with its finest shops and restaurants. End your day back in the town of Monterey. Stay: InterContinental The Clement Monterey. B Day 7. Santa Barbara. Continue your journey today to Santa Barbara, with a visit to the picturesque city of Paso Robles. Paso Robles is named for the oak trees in the area – 'the pass of the oaks'. With its location to the ocean, valleys, rolling hills and wine-making climate, this is a beautiful town to spend time in. During time at leisure, stroll the streets and see its Victorian homes, Old West Downtown and historic square. Continue on to the city of Santa Barbara, known for its crystal clear air and breathtaking scenery. Enjoy leisure time to explore the unique atmosphere before dinner. Stay: Santa Barbara, The Fess Parker DoubleTree by Hilton (or similar). BD Day 8. Santa Barbara. Enjoy a visit to the Santa Barbara Mission, first established on the Feast Day of Saint Barbara in 1786. More than 200 years later, it is the chief cultural and historic landmark in the city of Santa Barbara. It is home to a community of Franciscan Friars, a beautiful church with an active parish, a museum, cemetery, mausoleum and 10 acres of landscaped gardens. This afternoon, you will have time to explore the beautiful seaside city of Santa Monica before you continue on to eclectic Venice Beach, an independent city until 1926. Go for a stroll along the canals and circus-style Oceanfront walk, where you'll see fortune-tellers, artists, performers and the famed 'Muscle Beach'. After your time exploring here, head inland to Hollywood, home to the USA's film industry. Enjoy dinner in this vibrant home of the entertainment centre. This evening, 10 Day (UTUW10L) guests join the tour. Two Night Stay: Los Angeles, Loews Hollywood Hotel. BD Visit the Beverly Hills shopping mecca of Rodeo Drive NEVADA CALIFORNIA UTAH ARIZONA U S A Coach No. of nights stay National Park Los Angeles (Hollywood) San Francisco Monterey Santa Barbara Bryce Canyon Sedona Scottsdale Lake Powell Las Vegas Grand Canyon 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 Monument Valley Zion National Park Carmel Sausalito Napa Valley 1 2 Yosemite National Park 2 40 MAX. GUESTS G U A R A N TE E D S M A L L E R G R O U P S Experience the incredible splendour of the tumbling Yosemite Falls

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