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The tour's itinerary is so well organized, you'll be able to spend your vacation without a Cultural Hi-Ways tour manager!
| Tour Itinerary |
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| ►Saturday | Fly into San Francisco International Airport at your convenience. |
| A shuttle van will take you to our San Francisco Hotel. Check in at the hotel is 3:00PM but you can arrive anytime after 9AM. (Please note: the airport shuttle van stops service at 11:30PM. If you do not arrive in time to catch the last van of the day, you are responsible for paying for your own transportation to the hotel). If you arrive at the hotel early, give you luggage to the bellman and he will store it until you can check in. While you await the arrival of all the guests you're free to explore the city and shop. We'll gladly provide you will suggestions on how to spend your first day in San Francisco. |
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| ►Sunday | Today you'll really get to know San Francisco. This morning you'll take |
| a Gray Line deluxe city highlights tour. After this 3.5 hour city tour you are free to explore on your own. One option you have is to board a boat for a trip across the bay to the notorious federal prison known as Alcatraz. If you plan on visiting Alcatraz you MUST purchase your ticket online from Alcatraz Cruises several weeks in advance. (Alcatraz is not included in the price of the city tour). |
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| ►Monday | You're free until late this morning to do any last-minute sightseeing. |
| You'll then depart the San Francisco Greyhound Station aboard your bus headed for Hollywood, CA. Once you arrive in the World's entertainment capital you'll be transported to your hotel for the next three nights. You're free for the evening to relax at the pool or make the most of this hotel's Hollywood location...just 2.5 blocks from Hollywood Boulevard! |
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| ►Tuesday | You are free this morning to explore at your leisure. You might choose |
| to shop at the Hollywood & Highland Mall or check out Rodeo Drive! In the afternoon you will be treated to a unique, one hour Red Line walking tour, visiting all the famous and infamous landmarks along Hollywood Boulevard! |
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| ►Wednesday | Spend today doing whatever you want to do! With your hotel being |
| only a short walk from the metro station you have the freedom to get around LA easily. We'll be happy to provide you with a list of suggestions of how to spend your day from enjoying Universal Studios to re-visiting downtown LA or spending the day at the beach! |
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| ►Thursday | This morning you'll depart via Greyhound Bus for the unbelievable city |
| in the desert - Las Vegas! Once you arrive you'll be transported to your hotel - The Carriage House. You're free to experience the wonders located on or near the city's main street, Las Vegas Boulevard, better known as 'The Strip'. |
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| ►Friday | Since your hotel is located on 'The Strip' you'll be near all the action! |
| Enjoy the city at your leisure OR take one of two optional tours to one of America's natural treasures: Grand Canyon National Park. |
| ►OPTION 1: South Rim Grand Canyon BUS Tour | (Price $129) |
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*This tour is approximately 14 hours long (from pick up to drop off)* |
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Here's a description of the optional Grand
Canyon South Rim BUS tour: 'Our tour begins with a drive
from Las Vegas to Hoover Dam. We will cross over the Dam to the
Arizona side for a brief photo opportunity. Make sure you bring
your camera for shots of the Dam, Lake Mead and the Colorado
River. As we continue on, check out Fortification Hill (built to
protect the Dam during World War two). Our next
stop is a stretch stop in Kingman, Arizona. Pick up a snack,
beverage or souvenir.
From Kingman, Arizona you will travel to
Williams, Arizona - home to the Grand Canyon Railway, a National
Register of Historic Places. In addition to having a
sit-down buffet lunch, which is included, you will have time at
the gift shop or to browse the railways museum or depot.
After lunch we will take you inside the
Grand Canyon National Park, stopping at the new state of the art
visitor center (offering information on all aspects of the Grand
Canyon), Mather Point (the deepest part of the Canyon), Yavapai
Point (the widest part of the Canyon) and Bright Angel Point
(the most panoramic).
You'll have additional free time to browse
the shops and the sights. Bright Angel Lodge
is the hub of activities at the Grand Canyon Historic Village
district area. You are a short walk from Hopi House, the Indian
art museum and gift shop. All our stops provide time for
exploring and photographing.
On our return trip to Las Vegas we will
again make a rest, stretch and snack stop in Kingman, before
traveling to and across the Hoover Dam, arriving in Las Vegas at
about 9:00PM.'
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| ►OPTION 2: South Rim Grand Canyon AIR Tour | (Price: Call our office) |
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*This tour is approximately 7.5 hours long
(from pick up to drop off)*
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Here's a description of the optional
Grand Canyon South Rim AIR Tour: 'Enjoy a round trip
flight (by airplane) from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon taking in the
magnificent aerial tour of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, the Colorado River and
Grand Canyon West.
You will then enjoy an exclusive bus
tour of the majestic Grand Canyon South Rim. View the
Canyon at its deepest and widest points. You may
choose to take the rim walk (check with your driver guide)
to Bright Angel Lodge. With your free time, check out
the exhibits featuring Indian and Western artifacts as you
walk through the historic Grand Canyon Village district
area. Tour also
includes a light lunch.'
With so much to see and do we will help you make the most of your visit by providing more time at the Canyon that other companies. However, many first time visitors feel they need more time. Unfortunately time is limited but we want you to know that every effort on our part is made to ensure you have the "Tour of a Lifetime"! *Traffic and weather may play a part in the total length of this tour. However, all guests will enjoy a minimum of 2 hours at the Canyon. |
| ►Saturday | Today you'll fly home from Las Vegas at your convenience. |
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San Francisco/from Las Vegas is NOT included
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