Western Highlights

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Western Highlights

11 Days Starting in San Francisco, CA, USA and ending in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Visiting: San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Mojave Desert, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills

Tour operator:

Omega Tours

Tour code:

1224

Recommended For:

50 plus, Couples, Singles, Women-Only

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 40

Physical rating:

Low, All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

21-99

Tour operated in:

English

From:

$2344

$2227 (USD) The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$117

Tour Overview

Unearth the beauty and history that make the West so special. Large cities, such as San Francisco and Las Vegas, will delight tourists with their cosmopolitan flair, while the striking natural wonders of the land in Yosemite, Zion, and Bryce Canyon have a special allure of their own. Discover the real United States of America with the US holidays here at Omega Tours. From sea to shining sea, the US is full of iconic landmarks, sweeping landscapes, natural wonders, and delicious local food and drink. Our unique, premium experiences are meticulously planned for you to get the absolute most out of the United States’ famous icons and hidden gems.

Highlights

Take in the sites and sounds of the City by the Bay, San Francisco, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, and Fisherman’s Wharf
Enjoy leisure time for shopping, gambling, eating, or all of the above in glitzy Las Vegas
Witness the manmade majesty of Hoover Dam, the tallest in the United States
Discover the famed mid-century architecture relaxed vibes of “Hollywood’s desert retreat” during a visit to Palm Springs
Get a glimpse of all the glamour Los Angeles has to offer with stops at some of its most famous spots

Itinerary

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Day 1 : San Francisco Arrival

Location: San Francisco

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: the Park Central SF, a Hyatt Affiliated Hotel, San Francisco, or similar

Meals Included: No Meals

Your west coast USA tour begins when you arrive at San Francisco International Airport. You will transfer independently to your hotel. Your Tour Director will meet you this afternoon.

Day 2 : Tour San Francisco

Location: San Francisco

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: the Park Central SF, a Hyatt Affiliated Hotel, San Francisco, or similar

Meals Included: No Meals

This morning, join a half-day city tour which includes Union Square, the Civic Center, and Fisherman’s Wharf. From the top of Twin Peaks, enjoy the spectacular view and see for yourself why many consider San Francisco the most beautiful city in America.

Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in “the City by the Bay”, perhaps take a cable car ride to Fisherman’s Wharf where one may enjoy a “Taste of San Francisco”: local seafood, famous sourdough bread, or decadent Ghiradelli’s Chocolate. Or take a stroll by Sea Lions’ Marina to observe the sea lions frolicing and playing. Be sure to gaze across the bay to Alcatraz Island where “America’s Most Wanted” such as Al Capone and “Machine Gun” Kelly were incarcerated. Or visit Union Square for a shopping stop at Macy’s Department Store. Your Tour Director will be on hand to assist you in planning your next two days in the city.

Day 3 : San Francisco (Monterey/Carmel – 17-Mile Drive Optional)

Location: San Francisco

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: the Park Central SF, a Hyatt Affiliated Hotel, San Francisco, or similar

Meals Included: No Meals

Join an optional tour to Monterey and Carmel. Travel along the Pacific Coast to the Monterey Bay Peninsula. Visit Cannery Row, made famous by the John Steinbeck novel of the same name. Your optional package includes admission to the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, showcasing some 200 exhibits on marine life and one of the most respected aquariums in the world. Continue on the 17-Mile Drive, admiring the natural scenery and gorgeous homes. Enjoy time in the charming community of Carmel, known for its art galleries and shops before returning to San Francisco.

Day 4 : Tour From San Francisco To Yosemite

Location: San Francisco, Yosemite National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: the Piccadilly Inn Shaw, Yosemite Gateway (Fresno), or similar

Meals Included: No Meals

Join the group for an included all-day adventure to Yosemite National Park. Known for its magnificent waterfalls (seasonal), granite peaks, and remarkable wildlife, Yosemite is one of America’s favorite National Parks. We will explore the park by motorcoach, but you will also have time on the valley floor to enjoy the spectacular scenery and enjoy an all-American picnic.

Day 5 : Tour From Yosemite To The Mojave Desert To Las Vegas

Location: Yosemite National Park, Mojave Desert, Las Vegas

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: the Excalibur Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, or similar

Meals Included: No Meals

Today, travel through the Mojave Desert on your way to Las Vegas. Late afternoon arrival in the dazzling “Entertainment Capital of the World” will give you enough time to start enjoying this fantastic city right away. Your Tour Director will assist you in arranging all you want to do whether it is shopping, seeing a show, enjoying the fine dining, or joining an optional evening tour.

Day 6 : Tour Las Vegas From/To The Grand Canyon

Location: Las Vegas, Grand Canyon

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: the Excalibur Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, or similar

Meals Included: No Meals

This morning we stop at the iconic Las Vegas Welcome Sign where you may wish to capture a photo memory of Las Vegas before making your way to an included day trip to the Grand Canyon. On the way, admire the beauty of Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the U.S. formed by the Hoover Dam. At the Grand Canyon, you will have time to explore the views on your own and if you choose, join an optional helicopter trip over the canyon, or walk on the Skywalk platform.

Day 7 : Optional Zion National Park Tour (Or Stay In Las Vegas)

Location: Zion National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: the Excalibur Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, or similar

Meals Included: No Meals

The day is yours to choose how you spend it. Maybe do a little shopping at one of the fine shopping outlets in Las Vegas, lounge by the pool, or join an optional tour. One of the possibilities would be a full-day trip to Zion National Park. Zion is known for its majestic canyons, waterfalls, and amazing wildlife. Your day visit will include a guided walk as well as an All-American picnic lunch.

Day 8 : Travel From Las Vegas To Palm Springs To Los Angeles

Location: Las Vegas, Palm Springs, Los Angeles

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: the Crowne Plaza LA Harbor, Los Angeles, or similar

Meals Included: No Meals

Today your journey takes you from Las Vegas through Palm Springs, the winter playground for Hollywood royalty, with its lively downtown area and immaculately kept golf courses at the base of the rugged San Jacinto Mountains. This city in the desert was once known as the winter retreat of stars like Frank Sinatra, Jane Russell, and Elvis Presley.

Today it is a flourishing resort town with great shops, restaurants, and a year-round desert climate. A sea of wind turbines mark the entrance to this desert oasis. Along the way, you will pass through Indio, home to the International Date Festival due to the abundance of this crop in the Coachella Valley. In the late afternoon, arrive in Los Angeles.

Day 9 : Los Angeles Tour, Including Hollywood And Beverly Hills

Location: Los Angeles, Beverly Hills

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: the Crowne Plaza LA Harbor, Los Angeles, or similar

Meals Included: No Meals

This morning, you will enjoy a comprehensive city tour of Los Angeles including hip Santa Monica, glamorous Hollywood, and posh Beverly Hills. You will be able to stop by the “finish line” of Historic Route 66, see an iconic Californian lifeguard tower made famous by “Baywatch”, walk on the boulevard of stars and take a great photo of the famous Hollywood sign. The afternoon is yours to explore more on your own or join an optional excursion to Universal Studios where you will learn all about how movies are made.

Day 10 : Los Angeles (Optional Day Trip To San Diego)

Location: Los Angeles

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: the Crowne Plaza LA Harbor, Los Angeles, or similar

Meals Included: No Meals

Today, enjoy an optional full-day excursion to San Diego. Travel south through San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente to San Diego, the second-largest city in California. San Diego enjoys year-round mild weather and a location on the San Diego Bay. Enjoy a city tour including the historic Old Town, the Gaslamp district, and the bayfront picturesque Seaport Village. For a different view of the city, you can join an optional cruise on the bay before returning to Los Angeles in the late afternoon.

Day 11 : Los Angeles Departure

Location: Los Angeles

Meals Included: No Meals

“That’s a wrap!” We hope you have enjoyed your tour and that you return soon to visit another area of America the beautiful!

What's Included

• 10-nights accommodation in premium hotels with a private bath and/or shower
• Services of a professional multilingual Tour Manager throughout
• Enjoy a welcome reception where you will meet your fellow travelers
• Feel the mists of the magnificent falls at Yosemite National Park (weather permitting)
• Take in the sites and sounds of the City by the Bay, San Francisco, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, and Fisherman’s Wharf
• Traverse the Mojave Desert and see its indigenous Joshua Trees
• Post an Instagram of yourself at the iconic “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign
• Enjoy leisure time for shopping, gambling, eating, or all of the above in glitzy Las Vegas
• Witness the manmade majesty of Hoover Dam, the tallest in the United States
• Enjoy a full-day excursion to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, taking in its natural majesty
• Discover the famed mid-century architecture relaxed vibes of “Hollywood’s desert retreat” during a visit to Palm Springs
• Stroll the Hollywood Walk of Fame and find your favorite celebrity’s star
• Get a glimpse of all the glamour Los Angeles has to offer with stops at some of its most famous spots
• Hotel, state and local taxes, service charges, and porterage service (limit one piece of checked luggage per person)
• Transportation by a comfortable air-conditioned motor coach equipped with Wi-Fi throughout
• Information kit

What's Not Included

• Airfare unless specified in the tour itinerary
• Meals are not included in order to allow for more flexibility
• Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance
• Gratuities
• Pre and Post Accommodation
• Airport Transfers
• Everything that is not mentioned in included

Optional Extras

Check out our Q&As

Are flights included in this tour?

No
What currencies are required for this tour?

USD
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

Yes
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes
Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

Each passenger traveling on an escorted tour is allowed one piece of checked baggage per person due to space limitations. Additional luggage will be charged at $7.00 per person per day (price is subject to change)

Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

Yes
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

The tour is a guaranteed departure
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

No. Airport shuttle services are available
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.
How long has the tour company been trading?

Since 2005
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.

Reviews of this Operator

Janifer Harland (Google Reviewer)

Easy booking, nothing was a...

28-Oct-2023

Easy booking, nothing was a problem, prompt reply to emails. We did the Pearls of Puglia Tour. Fantastic region to explore, tour guide Sabrina was excellent and our other local guides were also great.

Joe F

Excellent Service!

01-Mar-2020

Received excellent service and suggestions for a tour we planned for our son and daughter when they toured the Amalfi Coast in August. Hotels were all in great locations close to the action and all excellent 4 or 5 star. Would definitely use or recommend Omega tours to friends or family.

Pinx O

I had wonderful time

04-Oct-2022

Just came back from my 11 days Portugal tours I booked through Omega tours. And I had wonderful time. I joined a small group tours, which is really great. The tour guide Myriam is one of the best tour guide I ever had. I always travel solo( and sometimes join a group tours )and tried to travel every year if I can . I am surely looking forward to booked more tours with you.

Linette Logie (Google Reviewer)

Was pleasantly surprised that there...

02-Jul-2023

Was pleasantly surprised that there were only 4 people on the Best of Portugal tour. Our guide Cristina was fabulous and was a wealth of information on everything Portugal. A great experience overall and would highly recommend.

Guido P

Had a great time and an amazing experience!

01-Mar-2020

Had a great time and an amazing experience. The touring company was excellent, punctual with clean buses and friendly and well informed tour guides. Hotels were nice, clean with good location, great service and good breakfast. We are recommending it to everyone and hoping one day we can repeat it.

Adair R

Very pleased with this well organized tour of Italy

30-Apr-2022

Very pleased with this well organized tour of Italy. A great balance of sightseeing and free time. Exceptional local guide and driver. I’m not sure I would consider the hotels chosen to be 4 star - with the exception of Hotel St Martin in Rome which was great - but the others were very clean and well located. Would definitely choose Omega tours again when booking group travel.

Lisa M

Most beautiful trip I've ever taken.

07-Jun-2022

Most beautiful trip I've ever taken. Having all my hotels and pickup and drop- offs taken care of by Omega Tours made this trip so easy to enjoy! Michael was amazing. He was always available to answer all of our questions and he made sure we had everything we needed in order to travel internationally during a crazy pandemic!

Joseph L

Everything we experienced was exactly as described

25-Oct-2022

We took the Italy Deluxe Tour in September of 2022. Everything we experienced was exactly as described. Exceptional accommodations, travel and guides were provided in each city. Michael, our booking agent, gave us complete confidence that we had chosen the right tour operator by his attention to detail and prompt correspondence. We are delighted with Omega Tours and have already recommended them to many friends.

William S

Very responsive to our requests for tours and travel schedule

04-Apr-2022

Very responsive to our requests for tours and travel schedule. Guides provided were great, very informative, and attentive to our requests and questions.

Lorri Miller (Google Reviewer)

Sadly we cannot recommend them...primarily...

02-Nov-2023

Sadly we cannot recommend them...primarily due to our tour leader. He was a nice enough young man, but a very poor communicator. Ask anyone in our group and they will tell you that we were in the dark on a daily basis. We had to ask about times to meet, schedule, dinner plans - answers were vague or he would say he would tell us later. The words "don't worry" are not what you want to hear when you are trying to get specific information. Several of the local tour guides were hard to understand - so we ended up touring most places on our own. The hotels were hit or miss. (Naples was the absolute worst). It had a beautiful view, but it was very isolated so it was difficult to get a cab to come up the street - even walking was dangerous.

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Jul 19, 2024 - Jul 29, 2024

~~$2344~~ $2227 (USD)