California and the Golden West from LA to San Francisco

California and the Golden West from LA to San Francisco

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Griffith Observatory and city of Los Angeles skyline
Los Angeles

Griffith Observatory and city of Los Angeles skyline

Days 1-2
Mission Beach San Diego
San Diego

Mission Beach San Diego

Day 2
Scottsdale Arizona desert landscape,USA
Scottsdale

Scottsdale Arizona desert landscape,USA

Day 3
Flagstaff, USA
Flagstaff

Flagstaff, USA

Day 4
Aerial view Late afternoon in the Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon

Aerial view Late afternoon in the Grand Canyon

Day 5
Williams, Arizona, USA
Williams

Williams, Arizona, USA

Day 6
Las Vegas

Las Vegas strip in the evening

Day 6
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park

Day 8
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
San Francisco

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

Days 9-10
San Francisco

Aerial view of Downtown San Francisco

Days 12-13

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California and the Golden West from LA to San Francisco

14 Days Starting in Los Angeles, United States and ending in San Francisco, United States

Visiting: Los Angeles, Hollywood, Sunset Boulevard, TCL Chinese Theatre, San Diego, Balboa Park, Scottsdale, Arizona, Sedona, Arizona, Flagstaff, Arizona, Grand Canyon, Williams, Las Vegas, Mojave Desert, Calico, Selma, Yosemite National Park, El Capitan, Modesto, San Francisco, China Town, San Francisco, Union Square, San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, Lombard Street, San Francisco, Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, United Kingdom

Tour operator:

Titan Travel

Tour code:

TTCAM

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Faster

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through California and the Golden West, starting in Los Angeles and culminating in the vibrant city of San Francisco. This 12-night coach tour includes guided explorations of Hollywood, San Diego, and San Francisco, with highlights such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, and Chinatown. Experience the natural wonders of the Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Park, with opportunities for an optional helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon. Visit the artist colony of Sedona, the historic silver mining town of Calico, and enjoy a Wild West shoot-out re-enactment at Williams Depot. Travel in comfort with included international flights, hotel stays, and the services of a Titan tour manager throughout.

Highlights

  • Tours of Hollywood, San Diego, and San Francisco (including Golden Gate Bridge)

  • Visits to the artist colony of Sedona and the Old Silver Mining Town of Calico

  • Park entrance fees for Grand Canyon and Yosemite national parks

  • Williams Depot and shoot-out re-enactment

  • Optional helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon

  • Exploring Yosemite National Park, including El Capitan

  • Guided tour of San Francisco, including China Town, Union Square, and Golden Gate Bridge

Places You'll See

Great view of the Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Great view of the Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Aerial view Late afternoon in the Grand Canyon

Aerial view Late afternoon in the Grand Canyon

A Hilly street in San Francisco

A Hilly street in San Francisco

Aerial view of Downtown San Francisco

Aerial view of Downtown San Francisco

California and the Golden West from LA to San Francisco

California and the Golden West from LA to San Francisco

California and the Golden West from LA to San Francisco

California and the Golden West from LA to San Francisco

California and the Golden West from LA to San Francisco

California and the Golden West from LA to San Francisco

California and the Golden West from LA to San Francisco

California and the Golden West from LA to San Francisco

California and the Golden West from LA to San Francisco

California and the Golden West from LA to San Francisco

California and the Golden West from LA to San Francisco

Itinerary

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Day 1

Griffith Observatory and city of Los Angeles skyline
Skyline of Los Angeles during sunset
The Hollywood Sign
Skyline of Los Angeles during sunrise

Location: Los Angeles

Accommodation Name: Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina (4-star)

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Los Angeles.

Days 2-3

Skyline of Los Angeles during sunrise
Skyline of Los Angeles during sunset
San Diego, California
Mission Beach San Diego
The Hollywood Sign
Griffith Observatory and city of Los Angeles skyline
San Diego Skyline

Location: Los Angeles, Hollywood, Sunset Boulevard, TCL Chinese Theatre, San Diego, Balboa Park

Accommodation Name: Hilton San Diego Harbor Island Hotel (4-star)

On our California holidays we'll stick to the coast for the first couple of days, starting in LA before winding our way south to San Diego. Guided tours will introduce us to some of both cities’ highlights - Hollywood, Sunset Boulevard, TCL Chinese Theatre (to see those all-important handprints), Balboa Park - and there’ll be plenty of time for you to relax and enjoy these seaside cities at your own pace.

Day 4

Scottsdale Arizona desert landscape,USA

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

Accommodation Name: Hilton San Diego Harbor Island Hotel (4-star)

We travel from California to Arizona, arriving in Scottsdale in the afternoon.

Day 5

Flagstaff, USA

Location: Sedona, Arizona, Flagstaff, Arizona

Accommodation Name: HotelHilton Garden Inn, Scottsdale (3-star)

The desert scenery of Arizona is a complete contrast to the Californian coast - but just as beautiful. En route to Flagstaff, we’ll stop to take in the scenery (think pine forests, burnt-orange sandstone formations and dramatic buttes) and spend time in the artist colony of Sedona.

Day 6

Great view of the Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Aerial view Late afternoon in the Grand Canyon

Location: Grand Canyon

Accommodation Name: Little America Hotel, Flagstaff (4-star)

Nothing can quite prepare you for your first sight of the Grand Canyon. This colossal geographical wonder is 277 miles long, 18 miles wide and one mile deep. Peer down and you’ll spot the silvery Colorado River flowing far below.
Get your adrenaline pumping and take to the skies on an optional helicopter ride over the canyon, or pull up a rock and ponder the incredible view. However you choose to view it, this inspiring sight is sure to inspire the creative photographer in you so be sure to charge your camera ahead of our visit today. This is a real highlight of our California tours.

Days 7-8

Las Vegas skyline over the strip at dusk
Las Vegas Skyline and Cityscape at Night.
Welcome to Las Vegas Sign at dusk
Las Vegas strip in the evening
Williams, Arizona, USA
Las Vegas

Location: Williams, Las Vegas

Accommodation Name: Little America Hotel, Flagstaff (4-star)

Sin City. The Entertainment Capital of the World. City of Lights. Las Vegas is all of the above and more. After stopping off for a Wild West shootout at Williams, we arrive at this oasis of indulgence in the heart of the Mojave Desert.
The city might seem a little overwhelming at first, but you don’t need to be a high roller or slots wizard to have fun here. Stop for a show (you’ll have plenty of choice!), visit Fremont Street - the ‘original’ Las Vegas - or walk along The Strip to soak up the weird and wonderful sights.

Day 9

Location: Mojave Desert, Calico, Selma

Accommodation Name: Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino (4-star)

We cross the Mojave Desert en route to Calico, a once-thriving centre of silver mining, now an enjoyable reminder of the days when cowboys roamed its streets. We pause in Selma for the night.

Day 10

Yosemite Valley in the Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Half Dome and Yosemite Valley

Location: Yosemite National Park, El Capitan, Modesto

Accommodation Name: Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino (4-star)

Yosemite is the headliner of all America’s national parks - and we’ll explore some of its best bits. This natural sanctuary is a real feast for the eyes and for the soul. Take a deep gulp of fresh air, gaze up at the craggy mountain views and walk by postcard-pretty lakes and verdant forests.
We’ll stop to pose for a photo in front of El Capitan - an immense vertical rock formation and an icon of American wilderness. Waterfalls and streams, lakes and rivers, valleys and meadows - Yosemite is endlessly photogenic. After getting our fill of this natural wonder, we’ll continue west to Modesto.

Days 11-12

A Hilly street in San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Aerial view of Downtown San Francisco

Location: San Francisco, China Town, San Francisco, Union Square, San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, Lombard Street, San Francisco, Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco

Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Selma-Swancourt, an IHG Hotel, Selma (3-star)

We’ll enjoy two nights in the ‘City by the Bay’, with a full day at leisure. On a guided tour, you’ll have the chance to sample delicious street food in China Town, wander through Union Square and admire the city skyline as you cross the famed Golden Gate Bridge.
With a full day to spend as you please, there’s so much to see and do. There’s notorious Alcatraz (you’ll need to have booked this independently before you left the UK); you could wander up and down the iconic streets, including zig-zagging Lombard Street; or maybe walk around the eclectic district of Haight-Ashbury (the heart of America’s ‘counterculture’ in the 1960s), so beloved of hippies, artists, writers and musicians.

Day 13

Aerial view of Downtown San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
A Hilly street in San Francisco

Location: San Francisco

Accommodation Name: DoubleTree Modesto (3.5-star)

Most of the day is free, before we transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Day 14

Accommodation Name: Parc 55 San Francisco - a Hilton Hotel (4-star)

Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

Day 13 : San Francisco - In flight

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
A Hilly street in San Francisco
Aerial view of Downtown San Francisco

Location: San Francisco

Accommodation Name: In flight

Most of the day is free, before we transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Day 14

Location: United Kingdom

Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

What's Included

  • 12 nights in hotels and 1 in flight

  • International flights. Prices are based on return flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow.

  • Titan tour manager

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What's Not Included

  • Optional helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon

    The optional helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon is not included.

  • Alcatraz visit

    The visit to Alcatraz requires independent booking before departure from the UK and is not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel in destination by coach, with international flights included. Prices are based on return flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow.

Accommodation

Enjoy 12 nights in comfortable hotels and 1 night in flight, ensuring a restful stay throughout your journey from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    Travel within the destination will be by coach, and international flights are included. Prices are based on return flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow.

  • Is there a tour manager available throughout the trip?

    Yes, a Titan tour manager will be available throughout the trip.

  • Are park entrance fees included in the tour package?

    Yes, park entrance fees for Grand Canyon and Yosemite national parks are included.

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes accommodation for 12 nights in comfortable hotels and 1 night in flight, ensuring a restful stay throughout your journey from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

  • Is the optional helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon included in the tour package?

    No, the optional helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon is not included in the tour package.

  • Is the visit to Alcatraz included in the tour package?

    No, the visit to Alcatraz requires independent booking before departure from the UK and is not included in the tour package.

  • What kind of activities can I expect in Las Vegas?

    In Las Vegas, you can stop for a show, visit Fremont Street - the 'original' Las Vegas, or walk along The Strip to soak up the weird and wonderful sights.

  • What are some of the highlights of the guided tour in San Francisco?

    The guided tour in San Francisco includes sampling delicious street food in China Town, wandering through Union Square, and admiring the city skyline as you cross the famed Golden Gate Bridge.

  • What is included in Titan's VIP door-to-door travel service?

    Titan's VIP door-to-door travel service includes collection from your home for your flight to Los Angeles and a Titan vehicle waiting for the journey home upon your return.

  • Do I have to pay a Single Supplement?

    In most cases a single supplement will apply. If the price for a Single room for sole occupancy is not shown, please ask our team for details and we will be able to check the details for you.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We've been taking our customers across the world on escorted tours for more than 40 years

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Our commitment to sustainable travel is part of our ethos. We love exploring the world and hope that, alongside our customers, we can be part of a bigger change in respecting the people and wildlife on our planet and minimising the impact we have on our environment.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    With some COVID-19 rules and restrictions still in place there are a few details that you need to know. This information is subject to change. It’s your responsibility to monitor changes and ensure you fulfil all relevant criteria for travel. Rest assured that we’re on hand to help and answer any questions you might have.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You’ll receive your Final holiday documents via email approximately 14 days prior to your departure.

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Brian Jones (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from the great...

08-Apr-2024

Recently returned from the great Indian rail journey.My wife and I could hardly believe the value for money.From pick ups from Durham to Heathrow and back,to the number of coach and train journeys , quality hotels, great choice of food throughout and our first night in Heathrow Hilton. What really made our trip a success was our guide, Prashant,who managed a party of twenty four very varied, sometimes a little unpredictable travellers with ease.Nothing was too much trouble for him and as a group we gelled and warmed to Prashant as he kept us safe, well informed and a little entertained by his mix of authority and humanity.Where do I begin with the tour itself ? India,a country of extremes.Poverty,wealth,order,chaos.Sometimes bleak,often breathtakingly beautiful.The people,the cities,art, architecture,flaura and fauna.Delhi,Jaipur, Amritsar,Agra, Ranthambore, Chandigarh and the icing on the cake that is Shimla. An absolute masterclass of man versus nature,the railway and buildings are an unbelievable feat,but wait until you see the dual carriageway being built on the mountainside.🤯I could go on for a very long time but I'll just post some photos.Thanks to Titan,thanks to the excellent Prashant and and a massive thanks to the other twenty two travellers who helped shape our holiday of a lifetime.🏁💜

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Just returned from a fabulous tour of California & the golden west. It’s a full on tour with early starts but you see so much varied landscape from the ocean to the desert to Yosemite. My 2nd tour with Titan & my first solo tour. Thoroughly enjoyed it & met some great people. Grand Canyon was amazing would definitely recommend

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Not merely a holiday, rather a memorable experience

29-Dec-2022

I have used other travel operators; this was the 1st time of touring with Titan----Israel, The Holy Land, from being collected from home and returned at the end of the holiday this was an unforgettable experience; the Tour Manager, a PhD Archaeology made the whole tour so interesting, he enlightened us throughout each day from an historical, archeological and Biblical viewpoint, bringing each site we visited come to life, and went over and above his remit escorting us for evening trips around the local area; thanks also to our very patient driver who coped with the very busy traffic; our hotels were good, professional and pleasant staff and really good food; I would recommend Titan to anyone looking for a fascinating tour with excellent efficient service thank you Titan nor just for a holiday for a memorable experience

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We had a 2 weeks...

05-Dec-2023

We had a 2 weeks fantastic holiday arranged by Titan to Vietnam and Cambodia. Excellent,well organised Throughly enjoyed. Very good service by Vietnam Airlines, if you could afford book it in premium economy. We had a door to door service , picked up to airport from home and then dropped at home from airport, very convinient. Particular credit goes to our guide THI who is a caring, knolegeable, friendly down to earth man who made our trip a memorable one. I will not hesitate to book another holiday through Titan, their staff are friendly and helpful

Eileen Bulsara (Google Reviewer)  

We had a fantastic holiday...

26-May-2023

We had a fantastic holiday in Mississippi. Right from our chauffeur driven car picking us up to the return journey, we had a great time. The first hotel The Gaylord was amazing,absolutely huge,first class. The second The Double tree in Memphis unfortunately wasn't, the hotel was tired and very basic, the only plus was where it is situated in the centre of town, we were only there two nights so it wasn't to bad. The American Queen Steam Boat was first class all the way, thoroughly enjoyed the seven nights sailing down the Mississippi. The last hotel the Sheraton New Orleans was very comfortable too. Our guide throughout our time away was Laura Tuttle. she was amazing, very knowledgeable, and helpful. We also had a coach driver Guil, who went over and beyond to give you the best time. Other coach guides included Jim,who was so funny, and also very knowledgeably. Very entertaining throughout. The entire itinerary itinerary was very well thought out, included a huge variety of visits to different Interesting locations. Highly recommend using Titan for all your holiday destinations.

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Review on “Cairo, Alexandra and a Nile Cruise" – 11 nights with Titan / Saga. 13-02-25 Overall the trip went very well, good journey from home with a car picking me up & transporting me from Cumbria to Heathrow & an adequate flight to Cairo with Egypt-Air. Met by our Tour Manager on arrival & transferred to our hotel. Hotel Swiss Inn Pyramids Resort was good Included Tours of The Pyramids & Alexandria were adequate Internal Transfer to Luxor was OK Our ship, The Nile Plaza was wonderful & the cruise fantastic with wonderful food, decent cabins & excellent staff. The included trips were well organised The flight home was OK with nice car & driver to take me back home. Pro’s Professional Tour Manager & knowledgeable Egyptologist for the duration of the trip. Decent hotel Excellent Nile Cruise ship serving fantastic food and excellent facilities including massage provided by very provisional masseur / masseuse Con’s Cairo hotel poorly located in October 5th City Scheduled trips often rearranged to generate time for optional extra money ones Optional trips sold at very high prices 3 unscheduled time consuming trips, an Alabaster outlet, an essential oils outlet & a Papyrus outlet – Prices in all 3 were exorbitantly high. Tour Manager & Egyptologist Tip expectation level of $60 / $80 each per person from a group of 35 – Even at the lower figure the tip alone (Without commission from the outlets & optional tours etc) works out at almost the ANNUAL salary of a Civil Engineer – Source https://www.timedoctor.com/blog/average-salary-in-egypt/ Overall summery Overall the trip offers excellent value for money, especially the pick-up & return home by car (Only one diversion to collect a couple en-route, total journey 8 hours Cumbria to Heathrow including stops) The trips included in the package were excellent as were the Hotel & Nile Cruiser. The group size of 35 was somewhat high but I’ll probably use Titan / Saga again &, with certain caveats as mentioned above, recommend them.

Susan Hawken (Google Reviewer)  

THE GREAT INDIAN RAIL JOURNEY!!!!...

03-Feb-2024

THE GREAT INDIAN RAIL JOURNEY!!!! (Dreadful) Avoid Titan and Saga at all costs. False descriptions of the tour and dreadful administration Returned to the UK last evening with a great sigh of relief after the worst holiday ever. 1. No block booking of airplane seats by Titan. (Husband and I sat apart on the long, overnight flight) 2. Unable to pre-book seats as Titan reference numbers did not coincide with anything. 3. Husband and I not sat together on any of the train journeys! In fact, on one occasion I was sat, alone on a sleeper carriage, a couple of carriages away from the rest of the group who were scattered over two or three carriages. Terrifying as a female to be sat alone in the midst of noisy locals!!!!! (Eventually the guide, Rahi, did come to rescue me and found a seat near the main group) 4. The guide, Rahi, would usually get off the coach and begin walking off without waiting for all the group to disembark the coach. (Spot the guide in the crowd!) 5. The guide, Rahi, refused to use any identifying prop such as a flag, hat, jacket or umbrella. Frightening to be in the manic crowds of Delhi and other crowded places to be unable to see the guide. 6. NO AUDIO HEADSET system on any excursion 7. The guide, Rahi, didn’t face the whole group, but stood sideways on and was unable to be heard by the majority. 8. OUTRAGEOUS behaviour by the guide when he enquired as to the whereabouts of my husband, whom I explained was in bed with an upset stomach and was feeling unwell. Rahi DID A REVERSE AIR PUNCH😳😳. This was in response to an earlier conversation when my husband had complained about our separate seating arrangements. TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL 9. When we arrived at Heathrow to find our aircraft seats were not allocated, we were advised to speak to our guide on arrival at Delhi. Rahi merely shrugged his shoulders and said he couldn’t do anything. 10. Tour pace incorrect - gruelling pace and only half a day relaxation due to the guide, Rahi, throwing in visits to shops and factories fie him to earn his commission as I head him tell another!!!!!!! 11. When off loaded the return flight due to illness, we were unable to get in contact with Titan/Saga. Left in Delhi without an hotel or flight!!! Found accommodation but didn’t remove shoes or clothes due to the poor standard. Final summary: Poor, disappointing, inefficient, incompetent, misleading, misrepresentations, are just a few words to describe.

Linda Vokes (Google Reviewer)  

Luxury VIP door to door...

17-Jul-2023

Luxury VIP door to door travel! I don't think so....Titan sent a Toyota Prius uber to Stanstead for a return journey to Newport, S Wales. 4 adults plus luggage! the experience was anything but luxurious. Contacted Titan on the return journey and since return. They simply didn't seem interested and offered us a £300 travel discount off a future trip! After a lot of emails they converted it to a £300 cash refund. Give it a lot of thought before booking !

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