- Departure from San Francisco
- Tour guide in Italian
- Overnight stays and breakfasts included
- Bay cruise in San Francisco & entrance to Yosemite National Park (in winter, entrance to Hearst Castle)
- Attractions in San Francisco, “The Strip” in Las Vegas and the Hoover Dam
- Entrance to Monument Valley, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon and the Valley of Fire Jeep tour of Monument Valley and lunch.
- Departure every Tuesday
- Single departure time is 8.30 AM
Itinerary
SUMMER
April 1st - October 31st)
Day 1:
SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWN
Today, you understand why San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The tour begins with a mini-cruise that leaves from Fisherman's Wharf and travels along the famous bay, under the Golden Gate bridge and near the well-known Alcatraz Island. You return to Pier 39 for lunch and continue with a panoramic tour of the city, which includes the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill. The tour ends with a splendid evening view of the city from the Bay Bridge.
Overnight stay: Modesto Hotel or similar
Day 2:
MODESTO – YOSEMITE – STEVENSON RANCH
We start the day by heading toward the farms of Joaquin Valley, all the way to Yosemite National Park. Two thousand wonderful square kilometers of forests, lakes, waterfalls found in the Sierra Nevada. We stop at El Capitan, Bridal Veil Fall, and Half Dome, then continue on foot from the Yosemite Park Visitor Center to reach the tallest waterfalls in North America: Yosemite Falls (730 meters).
Overnight stay: Comfort Suites Stevenson Ranch or similar
Day 3:
STEVENSON RANCH – LAS VEGAS
Si paHead east, passing through the desert and the famous Death Valley to reach the gambling capital: Las Vegas. We stop for lunch at the Barstow Outlet, full of shops such as Levi's, Nike, Reebok, Timberland and many more, at competitive prices. In the evening, we take a panoramic tour along the famous Las Vegas Strip to see from the outside some of the incredibly imaginative hotels and buildings built in the middle of the desert: Caesar’s Palace, Mirage, Luxor, Paris, Bellagio, New York New York, Treasure Island, and many more. During the free evening, you can attend one of the many shows or try your luck at one of the many casinos; Lady Luck smiles on many every day!
Overnight stay: Harrah's Hotel o similari
Day 4:
LAS VEGAS – HOOVER DAM
After breakfast, depart from Las Vegas for a short trip to the famous Hoover Dam. The visit allows you to understand how this marvel of engineering was built and what it has contributed to the region. The return to Las Vegas includes a free afternoon where you can relax around the city, which offers unique and popular attractions, shows, and entertainment.
Overnight stay: Harrah's Hotel o similari
Day 5:
LAS VEGAS – SEDONA
We begin our tour by traveling through the Mojave Desert towards the Colorado Plateau and the historic Route 66, before reaching Sedona, also known as the jewel of the desert and considered one of the most beautiful places in North America. We traverse the magnificent panorama of Oak Creek Canyon, which descends from 2000 feet (610 meters) down to the valley floor. We stop for some breathtaking photos of the famous red rocks and the scenic Oak Creek Canyon, which dominates the view of the park landscape. Lunch break in Sedona where you can indulge in shopping for local Native American crafts or explore the city's shops and boutiques.
Immediately after lunch break, we visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross (self-guided tour using local shuttle services); then we continue with a scenic tour of Sedona through its red rocks, including the famous Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, and Cathedral Rock. In the late afternoon, we leave Sedona and head towards Page for our overnight stay.
Overnight stay: Quality Inn View of Lake Powell o similari
Day 6:
SEDONA – MONUMENT VALLEY - HORSESHOE BEND
We start the day heading toward Monument Valley, a famous symbol of the American West and one of the most photographed places in the world. We thus arrive in the heart of Navajo Indian culture, where this spectacular natural park lies with its majestic stone towers towering from 400 to 1000 feet (300 meters), surrounded by mesas, buttes, shrubs, and trees. Our tour begins with a 4x4 off-road ride with a local Navajo guide. The ride will take us down into the valley so we can experience firsthand why this place is considered one of the most spectacular in the world. We then proceed to the majestic Colorado River to visit the renowned "Horseshoe Bend," another magnificent region of the United States.
Overnight stay: Quality Inn View of Lake Powell o similari
Day 7:
CANYON ANTILOPE – VALLE DEL FUOCO – LAS VEGAS
We begin the day where "water flows through the rocks," as the Navajo folklore tradition says. We then visit the upper part of Antelope Canyon and the spectacular dunes created by wind, water, and sand; there are no words that can describe these creations of Mother Nature. After our excursion, we leave this fantastic area to return to Las Vegas. On the way back, after lunch break, we stop at the "Valley of Fire," so named for its fabulous red rocks created during the dinosaur era, nearly over 105 million years ago. Our tour is scheduled to witness the sunset, covering the Valley of Fire with its powerful sun rays (weather conditions permitting).
We arrive in Las Vegas in the early evening.
WINTER
(November 1st - March 31st)
Day 1:
SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWN
Today, you understand why San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The tour begins with a mini-cruise that leaves from Fisherman's Wharf and travels along the famous bay, under the Golden Gate bridge and near the well-known Alcatraz Island. You return to Pier 39 for lunch and continue with a panoramic tour of the city, which includes the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill. The tour ends with a splendid evening view of the city from the Bay Bridge.
Overnight stay: Springhill Suites Oakland Airport o similari
Day 2:
SAN FRANCISCO – MONTEREY – STEVENSON RANCH
We begin the day with a tour of Monterey, which includes the pier and Cannery Row. Once a sardine factory along the harbor, it is now a picturesque paradise admired for its rich history.
We continue our tour of the stunning California coast with a visit to Carmel, the residence of actor Clint Eastwood. Some free time for a stroll along the main street filled with boutiques and galleries. We continue south along the renowned Route #1, which hugs the spectacular California coast (small-sized vehicles will travel the southern part of Route 1, while only buses will travel the 17-Mile Drive).
Overnight stay: Comfort Suites Stevenson Ranch or similar
Day 3:
STEVENSON RANCH – LAS VEGAS
You head east, passing through the desert and the famous Death Valley to reach the gambling capital: Las Vegas. We stop for lunch at the Barstow Outlet, full of shops such as Levi's, Nike, Reebok, Timberland and many more, at competitive prices. In the evening, we take a panoramic tour of the famous Las Vegas Strip to see from the outside some of the incredibly imaginative hotels and buildings built in the middle of the desert: Caesar’s Palace, Mirage, Luxor, Paris, Mandalay Bay, New York New York, Treasure Island, and many more.
Overnight stay: Harrah's Hotel o similari
Day 4:
LAS VEGAS – Hoover Dam – LAS VEGAS
After breakfast, you leave Las Vegas for a short trip to the famous Hoover Dam. The visit allows you to understand how this marvel of engineering was built and what it has contributed to the region. We return to Las Vegas for a free evening to enjoy one of the many shows or try our luck in the numerous casinos, where Lady Luck smiles upon many every day!
Overnight stay: Harrah's Hotel o similari
Day 5:
LAS VEGAS – SEDONA
We start the day traveling through the Mojave Desert toward the Colorado Plateau and the historic Route 66, before reaching Sedona, also known as the jewel of the desert and considered one of the most beautiful places in North America. We traverse the magnificent panorama of Oak Creek Canyon, which descends from 2000 feet (610 meters) down to the valley floor. We stop for some breathtaking photos of the famous red rocks and the picturesque Oak Creek Canyon, which offers a stunning view of the park's landscape.
Lunch break in Sedona, where you can enjoy shopping for local Native American arts and crafts or explore the town's small shops and boutiques.
After lunch, we visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross (self-guided tour using local shuttle services), and continue with a scenic drive through Sedona, passing by its red rocks, the famous Bell Rock, Butte Court, and Cathedral Rock. In the late afternoon, we leave Sedona and head towards Page for our overnight stay.
Overnight stay: Quality Inn View of Lake Powell o similari
Day 6:
SEDONA – MONUMENT VALLEY - HORSESHOE BEND
We start the day heading toward Monument Valley, a famous symbol of the American West and one of the most photographed places in the world. We thus arrive in the heart of Navajo Indian culture, where this spectacular natural park lies with its majestic stone towers towering from 400 to 1000 feet (300 meters), surrounded by mesas, buttes, shrubs, and trees. Our tour begins with a 4x4 off-road ride with a local Navajo guide. The ride will take us down into the valley so we can experience firsthand why this place is considered one of the most spectacular in the world. We then proceed to the majestic Colorado River to visit the renowned "Horseshoe Bend," another magnificent region of the United States.
Overnight stay: Quality Inn View of Lake Powell o similari
Day 7:
ANTILOPE CANYON – VALLEY OF FIRE – LAS VEGAS
We start the day where "water flows through the rocks," as the Navajo folklore tradition says. We then visit the upper part of Antelope Canyon and the spectacular dunes created by wind, water, and sand; there are no words that can describe these creations of Mother Nature. After our excursion, we leave this fantastic area to return to Las Vegas. On the way back, after lunch break, we stop at the "Valley of Fire," so named for its fabulous red rocks created during the dinosaur era, nearly over 105 million years ago. Our tour is scheduled to witness the sunset, covering the Valley of Fire with its powerful sun rays (weather conditions permitting).
We arrive in Las Vegas in the early evening.
Drop off
Las Vegas Luxor Hotel & Casino
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