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Itinerary
for U.S. West Coast and Eastern U.S. & Canada Tour
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Meals are included as B
= Breakfast |
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| 12.06.12 |
Australia - Los Angeles
Melbourne passengers
depart at 9.35am on Qantas flight QF
93, arriving in Los Angeles at 6.55am the same day.
Sydney passengers depart at 10.15am on Qantas flight QF 107, arriving
in Los Angeles at 6.45am the same day.
Brisbane passengers depart at 10.35am on Qantas flight QF 15, arriving
in Los Angeles at 6.40am the same day.
You are transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to
recover from your flight or explore Los Angeles.
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| 13.06.12 |
Los Angeles
Today is at leisure for your own exploration. You may wish to
visit Hollywood
and the Hollywood History Museum, located in the old Max Factor
Building. Stroll down Olvera Street, the heart of the original Spanish
Mission, or visit the Getty Centre with its wonderful art collection.
Take a tour around Universal Studios or spend the day at magical
Disneyland. |
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| 14.06.12 |
Los Angeles - Palm Springs
- Scottsdale
Begin the day with a
sightseeing tour of the world's
"Capital of Glamour" including a drive through Hollywood and famous
Grauman's Chinese Theatre. A stop in the desert oasis of Palm Springs
with its distinctive wind farms, 5000 swimming pools, and 90 golf
courses! This afternoon, head to the mountain ringed desert resort of
Scottsdale. |
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| 15.06.12 |
Scottsdale
The morning is free for
independent activities. You may
choose to join the optional four-wheel drive jeep tour, where you will
experience incredible views of backcountry Arizona in specially
equipped open air jeeps. Afterward, there will be a Phoenix
sightseeing tour that highlights downtown Phoenix , the Arizona State
Capitol Building, and an included visit to the Heard Museum, where
exhibit galleries feature a variety of historic, traditional, and
contemporary Native American art. Next, experience Old Town Scottsdale,
where Western storefronts provide a window into the past. The remainder
of the day is at leisure to relax at your desert oasis resort and feel
truly invigorated. Perhaps you would like to play a round of Arizona's
famed golf courses, or maybe slip into rejuvenation mode and relax by
the pool as you soak up the desert sun and take in the restful
landscape. |
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| 16.06.12 |
Scottsdale - Sedona -
Grand Canyon -
Flagstaff
Travel to Sedona, a
thriving centre for New Age arts set
in Canyon Country. On to the weather sculptured rock formations of Oak
Creek Canyon. Alongside the San Francisco Mountains and beautiful pine
forests to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Time to stroll the canyon
rim. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, take the optional helicopter
flightseeing excursion for incomparable views of flame-coloured walls
plunging 6000 feet into the Colorado River. |
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17.06.12
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Flagstaff - Las Vegas
After the included
breakfast, leave the mountain town of
Flagstaff on historic Route 66
and cross the old Mojave gold strike country, which still bears traces
of century-old ghost towns set in natural desert beauty. Watch for
Joshua trees, a species of the lily family that grows more than 40 feet
in height and can live up to 300 years. By late afternoon, reach Las
Vegas, the fantastic city of feverish gambling, neon lights, bars and
glamorous shows. Be sure to explore some of the many themed casino
resorts along the colourful "Strip".
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| 18.06.12 |
Las Vegas
The morning and
afternoon are free for you to swim and
sunbathe at the hotel pool or explore the varied casinos and shopping
plazas. Your Tour Director will have more
suggestions to fill your day. Consider a river float trip through the
Black Canyon. |
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| 19.06.12 |
Las Vegas - Mammoth Lakes
A day of striking
natural contrasts as the journey
continues across the desert landscape of Nevada before crossing into
California and ascending the snow capped Sierra Nevadas. Overnight in
Mammoth, a popular alpine resort area surrounded by beauty and majesty
- and within easy reach of Yosemite National Park.
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| 20.06.12 |
Mammoth Lakes - Yosemite
National Park -
Sonora
Cross the high Tioga
Pass and enter Yosemite National
Park, a wonderland of spectacular
lakes, giant granite domes, towering pinnacles, cascading waterfalls
and lush forests. It's a beautiful drive from the park to Sonora, once
a thriving centre in the Gold Rush era. |
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| 21.06.12 |
Sonora - Sacramento - San
Francisco
Head toward Sacramento,
capital of California, with time
to explore Old Sacramento. "Old Town", as the locals call it, features
a Wild West ambiance. During your visit, see the country's biggest
collection of Gold Rush-era buildings, a Wells Fargo museum, and a
historic Railroad Museum. From Old Town, continue west to reach San
Francisco by early afternoon. Cross the splendid bay with vistas of San
Francisco skyline and its magnificent harbour. On your city
tour,
see
the main sights including the renowned Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's
Wharf and Nob Hill. |
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| 22.06.12 |
San Francisco
This morning, visit the
famous and fascinating Alcatraz
Prison. Get a close-up look at the infamous federal penitentiary that
was off limits to the public for years. Afterward, the day is yours to
do some more exploring in the "City by the Bay." |
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San Francisco
Another day to explore
the regularly voted "Best City in
the USA." San Francisco is a visual feast that offers something for
every eye. A visit to the Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park - one
of the largest man-made parks in the world. Then, there is
Grant Street, the city's oldest road running the length of Chinatown,
and Haight-Ashbury, which rekindles memories of "Flower Power" and the
"Beat Generation." |
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| 24.06.12 |
San Francisco - New York
Early morning transfer to San Francisco Airport, departing at 8.00 on
Jet Blue flight B6 640, arriving in New York at 4.30pm. You
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then transferred to the hotel. Welcome to the "Big Apple!" Your Tour
Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions. |
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| 25.06.12 |
New York City - Boston
This morning, on the
included sightseeing tour with a
local expert, visit Broadway, the Empire State Building, Greenwich
Village, Chinatown, City Hall, Wall Street and Trinity Church. This
afternoon, head for Boston - the "Cradle Of American Liberty." Visit
its historical landmarks, reflecting the important part it has played
in the history of the United States. |
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| 26.06.12 |
Boston
On your morning guided
tour of Boston, see Faneuil Hall,
the Old North Church (where Paul Revere was signaled for the departure
of British troops to Lexington), and Boston Common. This afternoon is
free for you to explore on your own. |
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| 27.06.12 |
Boston- Quebec City
Journey north through
New Hampshire, passing the state's
capitol dome at Concord and on to the scenic White Mountains. Continue
on
to the Canadian border, where you'll notice a sudden change in language
and tradition as you enter the French- Canadian province of Quebec.
Overnight in historic Quebec City, which is built on the banks of the
mighty St. Lawrence River. |
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Quebec City
Begin the day with a
guided tour of Canada's only walled
city, crowned by the turrets of the Chateau Frontenac. Until the
British victory of 1759, Old Quebec was the centre of New France and is
a UNESCO World Heritage Site today. Within the walls reside the Place
d' Armes; the Laval Seminary, the star-plan Citadelle with grand vistas
from its bastions and ancient Place Royale. See the Old World houses
crowding narrow streets in Lower Town and the historic Plains of
Abraham, where General Wolfe stormed the slopes. The afternoon is at
leisure. |
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Quebec City - Montreal
Today, drive to
cosmopolitan Montreal, one of Canada's
largest cities. Montreal is the home of Expo '67 and the 1976 Summer
Olympics. This afternoon 's included sightseeing tour includes St.
Joseph's Oratory, the lookout atop Mount Royal, once -walled Old
Montreal, Notre Dame Church, the Seminary of St. Sulpice built by the
first missionary settlers and modern Montreal. |
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| 30.06.12 |
Montreal - Ottawa
Drive west to Ottawa,
Canada's beautiful capital. Your
city sightseeing includes Parliament Hill with its gothic buildings,
the Canadian Mint, the Rideau Canal, the hexagon National Arts Centre
and stately residences and embassies. |
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Ottawa - Kingston - Toronto
Trace the Rideau Canal
south to the amazing St. Lawrence
Islands National Park. Enjoy many wooded islands along the St Lawrence
River, sprinkled with beautifully simple to opulent summer homes on
your included scenic cruise. |
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Toronto
Setting Toronto's
exciting architectural pace are City
Hall; the downtown banking district; the SkyDome stadium; and stunning
CN Tower, more than one-third of a mile high. See these and
more
on your morning city sightseeing tour. Spend the remainder of the day
exploring the city sights on your own, including Harbour front, Ontario
Place and Chinatown. |
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Toronto - Niagara Falls
Travel south along the
lakeshore and through rich
farmlands and vineyards of Ontario to Niagara Falls. Stop at Table Rock
and hear the raging waters. Then, board the Maid Of The Mist for
amazing close-ups at the base of the falls.
Note: The operation of the Maid Of The Mist cruise is subject to
favourable weather conditions.When the weather is unfavourable, a
walking
tour through scenic tunnels will be substituted. |
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| 04.07.12 |
Niagara Falls - Lancaster
Leave Canada today and
head southeast through the
Appalachian Mountains and along a portion of the Susquehanna River into
Pennsylvania Dutch farm country. |
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| 05.07.12 |
Lancaster - Penn Dutch
Country - Washington
DC
Lancaster
County is the home of the religious Amish
and Mennonite sects. This morning, stop at the Amish Farm &
House.
A local guide explains the faith,culture and way of life of these
people for whom tradition forbids the use of electricity or telephones
in the home. On to Washington DC for an afternoon arrival. |
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| 06.07.12 |
Washington DC
Your half day
guided tour features the
Korean, Vietnam
War Veterans and National WWII memorials and many other well-known
sights. You'll also
stop for photos at the White House and Capitol Hill. Then, cross the
Potomac River and see the graves of American heroes, including those of
Robert, Ted, John F.
Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, in
beautiful Arlington Cemetery. |
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| 07.07.12 |
Washington DC -
Philadelphia - New York City
This morning, drive to
Philadelphia which is the
birthplace of the
nation. An orientation tour focuses on the historic significance of
the city. Afterward, leave for New York City. |
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New York City - Los Angeles
This morning is at
leisure for a last minute opportunity
to further explore New York. In the afternoon you are transferred to
the airport for your flights back to Australia.
Depart New York at 6.45pm on Qantas flight QF 108, arriving in Los
Angeles at 10.00pm.
Brisbane passengers depart Los Angeles at 11.20pm on QF 16, arriving in
Brisbane at 6.20am two days later (10.07.12).
Sydney passengers depart Los Angeles at 11.50pm on QF 108, arriving in
Sydney at
7.25am two days later (10.07.12).
Melbourne passengers depart Los Angeles at 11.30pm on QF 94, arriving
in Melbourne at 8.20am two days later (10.07.12).
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Note:
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On your morning arrival
into Los Angeles on the 12th June,
your hotel room may not be ready until about 2pm. If you would like to
go straight into your hotel room, there will be an additional charge of
$65 per person twin share or $120 single room. |
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| Also note: |
The ground operator for
this tour is Cosmos. |
