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The Great American Crossing

The Great American Crossing

This vivacious 19 nights tour is a real treat for all whose favorite course in the life’s menu is diversity. The heterogeneous platter of Northern America is ready to satisfy your holiday appetite. Don’t wait and book now an extraordinary experience at the American & Canadian lands. 

Tour Nights

  • Washington: 2 nights
  • Niagara Falls: 1 night
  • Detroit: 1 night
  • Chicago: 2 nights
  • Sioux City: 1 night
  • Rapid City: 1 night
  • Cody: 1 night
  • Yellowstone: 1 night
  • Salt Lake City: 1 night
  • Bryce Canyon City: 1 night
  • Flagstaff: 1 night
  • Las Vegas: 1 night
  • Los Angeles: 2 nights
  • Pismo Beach: 1 night
  • New York: 1 night
  • San Francisco: 1 night

Tour At a Glance

  • Experience the spectacular beauty of Niagara Falls & Yellowstone
  • Witness the America’s Freedom & Political History at Philadelphia & Washington D.C
  • Explore the landmark route along the Mississippi River
  • Look at the making of modern machines at the Ford Factory in Detroit
  • Enjoy yourself at the Entertainment Capital of the World, Las Vegas
  • Relish your stay in Chicago & San Francisco
  • Marvel at nature’s wonder at the Grand Canyon and Badlands National Park
  • Tour code: STUSM11
  • Accommodation Grade
  • Group Tour

20 Days/19 Nights Guide Price from £2599 pp

The Great American Crossing Itinerary details

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  • Day 1 New York Arrival
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    New York Arrival

    Upon your arrival at the New York City, enjoy an independent transfer to a hotel. 

  • Day 2 New York - Philadelphia - Washington, D.C.
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    New York - Philadelphia - Washington, D.C.

    Bid good-bye to New York today and leave for Philadelphia. Visit the Liberty Bell, National Historic Park & Mall at this “City of Brotherly Love” and also the birthplace of the American Nation. Post this; proceed to the national capital of Washington, D.C. 

  • Day 3 Washington, D.C.
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    Washington, D.C.

    This day would be dedicated to explore the landmarks of Washington, D.C including the U.S. Capitol Building, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, the Arlington National Cemetery and the site of the JFK Memorial. After this, you would have the rest of the day at your leisure. You may choose to stroll near the Potomac River or visit any of the famous museums such as Smithsonian Institute. 

  • Day 4 Washington, D.C.- Gettysburg - Niagara Falls
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    Washington, D.C.- Gettysburg - Niagara Falls

    You are going to visit Gettysburg National Military Park today. It is the same place where the American Civil War history took a new turn and President Lincoln delivered his famous address in 1863. After this, you travel upstate through New York to reach Buffalo and cross the international borders to enter Canada, home to the spectacular roaring Niagara Falls. 

  • Day 5 Niagara Falls - The Great Lakes - Detroit
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    Niagara Falls - The Great Lakes - Detroit

    You are going for sightseeing at Niagara Falls today morning. Spend time at the Table Rock and Horseshoe Falls. Later in the afternoon, return to United States for your hotel check in a suburb of the “Motor City USA”- Detroit. 

  • Day 6 Detroit – Chicago
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    Detroit – Chicago

    Today is the Ford Day. You would visit the Rouge Factory in the morning and immediately after it head to the Henry Ford Museum. Next you visit the Ford Plant to see for yourself the all time busy production floor. Post this, bid Good-Bye to the Motor City to travel inland to the south of Lake Michigan and arrive at Chicago for an overnight stay. 

  • Day 7 Chicago
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    Chicago

    After visiting the Lake Shore Drive, the Magnificent Mile and the Navy Pier, you will have the rest of the day at your leisure in Chicago. 

  • Day 8 Chicago - Mississippi River Crossing - Sioux City
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    Chicago - Mississippi River Crossing - Sioux City

    You are going to cross the corn fields, wheat fields and dairy farms of the Midwest farm country today along with the Mississippi River to enter the state of Iowa at the Missouri River recreating the scene of Lewis & Clark 200 that occurred years ago. Enjoy an overnight stay in Sioux City. 

  • Day 9 Sioux City - Badlands- Mt. Rushmore - Rapid City
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    Sioux City - Badlands- Mt. Rushmore - Rapid City

    Moving westward while crossing the grasslands of South Dakota, you are going to arrive at Badlands National Park today. Be prepared to see the unique rock formations, largest protected mixed-grass prairie in the USA, more than two hundred species of birds and other mammals along with the most famous mule deer here. From here you proceed to the sacred site of Plains Indians and home to Mount Rushmore- the Black Hills. 

  • Day 10 Rapid City - Bighorn Mountains - Cody
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    Rapid City - Bighorn Mountains - Cody

    Today you would reach the state of Wyoming. It owns twelve mountain ranges intermixed with deserts and rolling grasslands. From here you move to Cody for an overnight stay. In case the weather or road conditions are adverse in Yellowstone, your overnight stay would be arranged in Billings/Livingston, Montana. 

  • Day 11 Cody - Yellowstone
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    Cody - Yellowstone

    Today you would drive through the Wyoming Mountains to reach America’s first National Park- Yellowstone. You are going to have an exceptional experience of this geothermal wonderland that owns- geysers, waterfalls, wildlife and canyons. You would visit Yellowstone Lake, Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone Canyon’s marvelous falls and the stunning Hayden Valley. 

  • Day 12 Yellowstone - Grand Teton - Salt Lake City
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    Yellowstone - Grand Teton - Salt Lake City

    Today you would visit the Grand Teton National Park (dependent on the weather conditions) to get enchanted by the mountains towering over 13,000 ft. Also, you would visit the Snake River Outlook, renowned due to Ansel Adam’s iconic shot. From here, you proceed to Utah, famous for the Mormon Community. You are going to take a short tour of its capital- Salt Lake City, also counted among the best-planned cities of the country. The landmarks covered would include- the State Capital building, the Temple Square and the Tabernacle. Finally the tour would be wrapped for your arrival at a hotel in the evening. 

  • Day 13 Salt Lake City - Bryce Canyon
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    Salt Lake City - Bryce Canyon

    Today you would take a journey to the stunning Bryce Canyon. Get ready to be enchanted by the vivid colors of sandstones spires and pinnacles. If the weather conditions remain favorable, you would also stay here at night for stargazing. 

  • Day 14 Bryce Canyon - Lake Powell - Grand Canyon - Flagstaff
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    Bryce Canyon - Lake Powell - Grand Canyon - Flagstaff

    You would leave Bryce Canyon today morning and head to Lake Powell that casts spell with its clear blue waters splashing against the red canyon walls. It is the second largest artificial lake in America and a part of series of lakes formed by the damming of the Colorado River. From here you move to see the one of the seven great natural wonders of the world- the colossal Grand Canyon National Park. You stop at the Canyon rim to have a complete experience of the mile-deep canyon’s tumbling gorges, intensifying spires, dead volcanoes, and the twisting Colorado River, below the rim. You tour would be wrapped from here to enjoy an overnight stay at the much famous stop on Historic Rout 66- Flagstaff. 

  • Day 15 Flagstaff - Seligman/Route 66 - Las Vegas
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    Flagstaff - Seligman/Route 66 - Las Vegas

    Bid Good-Bye to Flagstaff today and head to the “Entertainment Capital of the World”- Las Vegas. On your way you would cross Seligman, the time frozen town built along the Route 66. Upon reaching Las Vegas, the remaining day is at your leisure to explore this city at your own pace. 

  • Day 16 Las Vegas - Mojave Desert - Beverly Hills - Los Angeles
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    Las Vegas - Mojave Desert - Beverly Hills - Los Angeles

    Today you would move to Los Angeles via Mojave Desert enjoying the scenic setting of Joshua Trees decorating the mountainous landscape.  Upon reaching Los Angeles you would take the “city of Angles” tour that includes a visit to the Hollywood, Sunset Strip and parts of Beverly Hills. Post this, the tour would be wrapped up and you would reach your hotel by afternoon. 

  • Day 17 Los Angeles
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    Los Angeles

    Today’s day is at your leisure. If you feel like you can opt for a full day tour to the Universal studios. Renowned as the world’s largest movie studio and theme park, this tour would give you an inside view of the sets revealing the secrets of legendry films. You can also take the Studio’s feature rides to add more adventure to your day. 

  • Day 18 Los Angeles - Malibu - Santa Barbara - Central Coast
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    Los Angeles - Malibu - Santa Barbara - Central Coast

    You would leave Los Angeles today in the morning to travel through Santa Barbara know for its Spanish heritage. Enjoy the palm-lined walkways demarcating white sandy beaches and “Baywatch” famed iconic lifeguard tower at this California’s most preferred holiday destination. 

  • Day 19 Central Coast - Carmel/Monterey - San Francisco
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    Central Coast - Carmel/Monterey - San Francisco

    Heading north to Carmel you will enjoy strolling through shops and galleries located in the vicinity of the renowned actor director Clint Eastwood’s home. After this, you are going to travel further north to visit Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Enjoy walking through the Pier to Cannery Row; now worldwide known due to the novelist John Steinbeck. Post this; you would travel through the fertile valleys of Castroville and Santa Clara to arrive at the “City by the Bay”- San Francisco. 

  • Day 20 San Francisco Departure
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    San Francisco Departure

    Enjoy an independent transfer to the international airport for your return flight today. 

Dates & Guide Prices

01 May - 31 May

Standard (pp)

from
£2599

Single Room Supp (pp)

from
£1169

01 Jun - 30 Sep

Standard (pp)

from
£2869

Single Room Supp (pp)

from
£1289

Hotels

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Best Western Greenfield Inn Standard

Best Western Greenfield Inn Detroit

Situated off I-94, only 9 miles from Detroit Metro Airport. The BEST WESTERN Greenfield Inn surrounds you with its distinctive Victorian architecture, and old world charm while offering the modern day conveniences you have come to enjoy and expect.

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Bryce View Lodge Standard

Bryce View Lodge Bryce Canyon City

This hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Bryce Canyon National Park. The Bryce View Lodge is 2 miles from the Bryce Canyon Airport. Ruby’s General Store is within a 5-minute walk of the hotel.

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Hyatt Grand Central New York Standard

Hyatt Grand Central New York New York

Grand Hyatt New York is located on the fashionable East Side, adjacent to Grand Central, puts the city's top attractions – including Times Square, Broadway theaters, Central Park and Fifth Avenue's world-class shopping - and major busin

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Washington Hilton Standard

Washington Hilton Washington

Located in the heart of Washington, DC, the Washington Hilton hotel is situated near the capital's most sought-after neighborhoods.

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Best Western Ramkota Standard

Best Western Ramkota Rapid City

This hotel is 3.2 km from Journey Museum and 16.1 km from Reptile Gardens. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is 43.5 km away.

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Buffalo Bill Village Standard

Buffalo Bill Village Cody

The Buffalo Bill Historical Center is less than 5 minutes from the hotel and features 5 museums under one roof.

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Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City Standard

Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City Salt Lake City

Brighton Ski Resort are 45 minutes’ drive from this Salt Lake City hotel. Clark Planetarium and Salt Palace Convention Center are 2 kilometers away.

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Days Hotel Flagstaff Standard

Days Hotel Flagstaff Flagstaff

This Flagstaff hotel is within 2 miles (3.2 km) of downtown and the Lowell Observatory. North Arizona University is a short drive from the Days Hotel in Flagstaff.

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The STRAT Hotel, Casino and Skypod Standard

The STRAT Hotel, Casino and Skypod Las Vegas

Conveniently located near the Strip Trolley and monorail, this Las Vegas Strip hotel casino puts you close to all the action. This hotel is Close to all the excitement, at the northern tip of the Strip in Las Vegas & Within minutes of downtown La

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 Holiday Inn Golden Gateway Standard

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway San Francisco

This San Francisco hotel is less than 1 block from the end of the California St. cable-car line, which runs east-west. Union Square, the theater district, and Nob Hill are all about 0.8 mi away.

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What's Included?

  •  Services of a professional Tour Manager throughout
  •  Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach with on-board restroom facilities
  •  Hotel accommodation as specified or similar
  •  Sightseeing as specified
  •  Hotel taxes; service charges and baggage (one suitcase per person)

What's not Included?

  • Return International flights.
  • Visa fees.
  • Airport transfers.
  • Meals.
  • Driver-guide gratuities, drinks, dining rooms tips, porterage
  • Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance.
  • Telephone bill and any items of a personal nature.
  • Any other services not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions. 

Additional Information

Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£) based on twin sharing.

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