Coast to Coast
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Day1 - Begin Your Tour | Arrive Into Washington D.C. |
Day2 - Onto Niagara | Guided Orientation Tour of Washington D.C The capital of the U.S.A, Washington D.C, is a sightseeing treasure-trove. Visit the 'National Air and Space Museum' at the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex. Later, proceed on a guided orientation city tour. Your first stop will be Capitol Hill (photo stop). Then on through Pennsylvania Avenue to the Lafayette park for a view of the White House (photo stop). Make stops at the Washington Monument, the World War II Memorial, a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people, the Lincoln Memorial located between Constitution and Independence Avenues, and the Jefferson Memorial. Continue onto Niagara. Enroute enjoy a guided tour of Gettysburg Battlefield. This is the battlefield on which 165,000 soldiers fought for their beliefs. This is the battlefield on which 51,000 soldiers became casualties in what remains the largest battle ever fought on the continent. This is the place where you can walk today and be inspired by the actions of the past and gain an understanding of how those actions impact your life today. After dinner a panoramic night view of the spectacularly lit Niagara Falls awaits you. (B, D) |
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Day3 - Onto New York | Cruise On The Maid Of The Mist | Visit Corning Museum of Glass This morning, proceed to one of the most visited natural wonders of the world, the Niagara Falls. Discover the beauty of the legendary whirlpool and rapids as you cruise past the base of the falls on the Maid of the Mist. (Due to weather conditions, the Maid of the Mist operates only after the last week of May. Prior to that date we will take you on a special View Mobile Tram ride). Later, depart to New York. Enroute, visit the Corning Museum of Glass, the largest glass museum in the world with more than 45,000 objects from over 3,500 years of glassmaking history. You will also see live, narrated glassmaking demonstrations. We stretch the night for you with an Illumination Tour, driving past spectacularly lit landmarks of New York. It's magnificent. Spend some free time at Times Square. (B, D) |
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Day4 - In New York | Visit The Statue of Liberty | Guided Orientation City Tour of New York This morning, start your day with a guided visit to the Statue of Liberty, in Liberty Island. Later, enjoy your guided orientation tour of the 'city that never sleeps' driving past some of New York's iconic landmarks like Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, World Trade Centre site (Ground Zero), Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, through Soho, Little Italy, Fifth Avenue,Broadway and Madison Square garden to Times Square, located at the intersection of Broadway and 42nd, popularly known as the 'Crossroads of the World' and the heart of the entertainment district. Stop at The United Nations headquarters, the Rockefeller Centre and the Trump Tower. Enjoy a short walk in Central Park, an oasis in the heart of the city. (B, D) |
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Day5 - Onto Las Vegas | Guided Orientation City Tour of Las Vegas | The Spectacular Freemont Street Light Show Today, fly to Las Vegas, the 'Gambler's Paradise'. This evening, proceed on a guided orientation tour of 'The Strip'. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Las Vegas - the towering Stratosphere rising 1,149 feet into the air and the Downtown Glitter Gulch where Las Vegas began. Indulge in the pools, the health spas, and the casinos. After dinner, enjoy an illumination tour and a wonderful show in Las Vegas - the Freemont Street Light Show. A night of entertainment in Las Vegas is a lifetime experience. (B.D)) |
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Day6 - In Las Vegas | Optional Grand Canyon The day is free to explore this exciting city on your own. Or we recommend that you treat yourself and your family to optional excursions of the Grand Canyon. Optional: Tours of the Grand Canyon Grand Canyon a natural wonder of the world - where instead of 'Grand', more appropriate adjectives are 'Glorious', 'Exalted', 'Divinely Inspired'. One glimpse of its mighty majesty is all it takes to comprehend the name. You have 3 choices: 1. The 'Optional Bus Tour of Grand Canyon with Sky Walk' This is a breathtaking journey into the heart of the Grand Canyon. The highlight of the day is a walk on the 'Skywalk' - a glass bridge suspended 4000 ft above the Colorado River and protruding 20 meters beyond the edge of the canyon. OR 2. An 'Optional Air Tour of the Grand Canyon' Take a breathtaking flight over the Grand Canyon. Appreciate nature's largest masterpiece. See the Black Canyon, extinct volcanoes and Rainbow Gardens with some of the most colourful and unusual geological formations in the world. OR 3. The 'Optional Air Tour with Skywalk' if you want a little more excitement In this option you visit the latest attraction of Grand Canyon, the Skywalk, a glass bridge, which is suspended 4,000 feet above the Colorado River on the very edge of the Grand Canyon. (B.D) |
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Day7 - Onto San Diego | Visit Sea World Today, drive to San Diego. Visit Sea World, a beautifully landscaped marine park with killer whales and sharks. Participate in some of the fast paced action rides and witness some spectacular aquatic shows. (B, D) . |
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Day8 - Onto Los Angeles | 3rd Street Promenade | Santa Monica | Guided Orientation City Tour of Los Angeles Today, drive to the 'entertainment capital of the world'. On arrival, proceed to 3rd Street Promenade and the Santa Monica Beach. Later, embark on a guided orientation city tour of Los Angeles, driving past Beverly Hills, the famous Sunset Boulevard, Mann's Chinese Theatre, Rodeo Drive and the well-known 'HOLLYWOOD' sign. (B, D) |
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Day9 - In Los Angeles | Visit Universal Studios Spend the day at the largest movie studios in the world, Universal Studios. You will find yourself on location of movie sets like the chilling 'Psycho House', the 'Lost World-Jurassic Park' and experience the special effects on the earthquake ride. The cameras roll, the action is fast paced behind the scenes. Get an inside look at the sets and uncover the behind-the-scenes secrets of legendary films. (B, D) |
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Day10 - Onto San Francisco | Santa Barbara & Pismo Beach Today, drive to San Francisco, the city that will take you to new highs, leaving your minds spinning. Enroute, stop at Santa Barbara, the American Riviera...where life itself is a fine art and Pismo Beach, known for its long and wide spacious beach with its diamond shaped 1,200-foot historic pier. (B, D) |
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Day11 - In San Francisco | Bay Cruise | Guided Orientation City Tour | Fisherman's Wharf | Pier 39 | Union Square Today, begin with a Bay Cruise in the largest inlet of the Californian Coast. Next proceed on a guided orientation city tour with a walk on Lombard Street, the crookedest street in U.S.A. Then drive past the Civic Centre. Stop for a photograph at the Twin Peaks from where you can view the Golden Gate Bridge, painted an 'International Orange'. This is the world's most famous bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait. Take a few steps on the Bridge, if you so wish. Later, drive to San Francisco's most popular destination, the Fisherman's Wharf through Ghiradelli square known for its historic waterfront and considered the city's most popular tourist destination with delicious seafood, spectacular sights and unique shopping. Spend a dollar or two at Pier 39, a festival marketplace with more than 110 stores, and numerous fun-filled attractions. Later, go shopping in Union Square. (B, D) |
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Day12 - Homeward Bound Good times need never end! As you get ready for the airport and your flight back home, relive the high points of your 'Merair travel & tours Coast to Coast' tour. We are confident you will join us again, sometime soon...(B, either at the hotel or onboard your return flight) ) |
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