Easy Pace American Contrasts

12 night tour - Starting in  Los Angeles, California - ending in New York City, New York.

A Premium Escorted Tour with Insight Vacations.

Insight Vacations Premium Escorted journeys are carefully planned with over 35 years experience, enjoy VIP return private UK airport transfers, deluxe hotels, business class legroom and complimentary WiFi and water onboard luxury motorcoaches.

The glamour of Los Angeles, the bright lights and desert setting of Las Vegas and the excitement of N.Y.C. come together to create a relaxed snapshot of this amazing country.

Tour not departing this year.
 
Please note that until minimum numbers have been reached on the above tour dates they are not guaranteed.
 
TO BOOK THIS TOUR: CALL US ON FREEPHONE 0800 0336 335 OR EMAIL US RESERVATIONS@PURELYTRAVELGROUP.CO.UK
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Day 1: Arrive in Los Angeles

Enjoy your complimentary private V.I.P. door-to-door transfer to your UK departure airport. Welcome to Los Angeles, the City of Angels. Enjoy some time to explore this vibrant city. At 6.00pm, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception with drinks and a light meal.

Hotel: InterContinental Century City, Los Angeles

Welcome Reception and Dinner

Day 2: Hooray for Hollywood

After breakfast, keep your eyes peeled for the Hollywood sign during your sightseeing tour. View Grauman's Chinese Theatre and stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Witness the world-renowned shops along Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills before exploring Venice Beach and its circus-like Boardwalk – a promenade bursting with performers, fortune-tellers, artists and vendors. Finally, spend time in Santa Monica, perhaps strolling along the popular Third Street Promenade. In the evening, set out for a popular restaurant to enjoy a glittering Highlight Dinner L.A. style.

Hotel: InterContinental Century City, Los Angeles

Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner

Day 3: Chic and Vibrant Downtown L.A

Your morning is dedicated to Downtown Los Angeles, one of California's most vibrant districts. Spend time, taking in the sights before an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of The GRAMMY Museum. A Local Expert will take you on a musical journey, offering fascinating insights into the museum's many exhibits, interactive experiences and films. In the afternoon, you are free to explore or relax.

Hotel: InterContinental Century City, Los Angeles

Full Breakfast

Day 4: L.A. to San Francisco

Transfer to the airport for your included flight to the City by the Bay, San Francisco. On arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Hotel: Omni San Francisco

Full Breakfast

Day 5: Exploring San Francisco

Spend the morning taking in the sights of the city - bustling activity in Union Square, the famous Fisherman's Wharf, and beautiful Golden Gate Park. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge to enjoy a leisurely lunch on your own and take time to explore the small waterfront town of Sausalito. Later, join your Tour Director and fellow travellers for an informative walking tour through Chinatown, followed by an authentic Chinese Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant.

Hotel: Omni San Francisco

Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner

Day 6: Escape to Alcatraz

After breakfast, head for the infamous federal penitentiary located on Alcatraz Island. Home to the likes of Al Capone, George 'Machine Gun' Kelley, and Robert 'The Birdman' Stroud, this fascinating visit shows you the cell blocks, while hearing tales of the many, tried and failed attempts to escape ‘The Rock'.

Hotel: Omni San Francisco

Full Breakfast

Day 7: San Francisco to Las Vegas

Transfer to the airport for your included flight to Las Vegas. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. In the evening, experience the bright lights of Sin City on an evening sightseeing tour.

Hotel: The Cosmopolitan™ of Las Vegas

Full Breakfast

Day 8: Sleep with the Fishes in Las Vegas.

After breakfast, delve into the murky world of gangsters, with a tour of the Mob Museum. A Local Expert will reveal the main players, their stories and what remains of them today, while showing you some of the most infamous mob artefacts. In the evening, enjoy a Highlight Dinner in Caesars Palace.

Hotel: The Cosmopolitan™ of Las Vegas

Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner

Day 9: Relax in Las Vegas

A day for you to enjoy as you please. Perhaps take an optional helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon? Or, relax by the swimming pool, try your luck at the casinos, or explore the famous Strip - watch the thrilling volcano eruption at the Mirage and the musical water ballet of the Bellagio's fountains.

Hotel: The Cosmopolitan™ of Las Vegas

Full Breakfast

Day 10: Las Vegas to NYC

Transfer to the airport for your included flight to New York. On arrival, transfer to your sumptuous hotel.

Hotel: New York Marriott Marquis

Full Breakfast

Day 11: A Manhattan Masterpiece.

Start the morning with a retired firefighter and tour the New York Fire Museum, pausing to reflect at the memorial that honours the 343 fallen heroes of the 9/11 attack. Finally, with an expert art historian, tour the Museum of Modern Art, housing works by Picasso, Van Gogh and Jackson Pollock. Continue your New York adventure with a city tour revealing all of the amazing sites that make the city so famous. See the towering Empire State Building, the iconic Chrysler Building and expansive Central Park. Later, find your sea legs before enjoying a private cruise around Liberty Island. Raise a glass of sparkling wine to Lady Liberty herself, before disembarking for a free evening.

Hotel: New York Marriott Marquis

Full Breakfast

Day 12: New York At Leisure

After a leisurely breakfast, start the day with a relaxing pedicab tour of one of New York's most iconic sites, Central Park. See everything from Strawberry Fields to The Literary Walk aboard a rickshaw with your guide. New York dining is legendary so in the evening, join your Tour Director and newfound friends for a Celebration Dinner at a New York restaurant.

Hotel: New York Marriott Marquis

Full Breakfast, Celebration Dinner

Day 12: Depart New York City or extend your stay in New York, Boston or Washington !

Your tour draws to a close after breakfast. There are departure transfers to JFK, Newark International Airports and La Guardia Airport.

On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will greet and escort you to your waiting car for your return private V.I.P. transfer home.

Full Breakfast

Your Insight Vacations Tour Highlights

 

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES

Los Angeles: Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of The GRAMMY Museum with a Local Expert.
San Francisco: Explore the infamous federal penitentiary located on Alcatraz Island.
Las Vegas: A Local Expert will open your eyes to the murky world of gangsters with a tour of the Mob Museum.
New York: Tour the New York Fire Museum with a retired firefighter.
New York: Learn the difference between a Picasso and Jackson Pollock, during a tour of the MOMA with an expert Art Historian.
 

ADDITIONAL INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS

Los Angeles: View Grauman's Chinese Theater and stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
San Francisco: Take in all the sights from Golden Gate Park and Fisherman's Wharf.
 

SIGNATURE DINING

Los Angeles: Enjoy a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant.
San Francisco: Take a walking tour through Chinatown, followed by an authentic Chinese dinner.
Las Vegas: Indulge in a Highlight Dinner at Caesars Palace.
New York: Raise a glass of bubbly to Lady Liberty during your private cruise around Liberty Island.
New York: The foodie culture of this city is legendary. Find out why at your farewell Celebration Dinner with wine.
1 Welcome Dinner (WD), 12 Full Breakfasts (FB), 3 Highlight Dinners (HD), and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD).
 

HIGHLIGHT HOTELS AND LOCATIONS

Hotel Overview: Make the most of Signature hotels, located right in city centres such as the InterContinental Century City in Los Angeles and The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. Let the elegance wash over you at the Omni San Francisco and the New York Marriott Marquis.
 

ADDITIONAL FIVE STAR SERVICES

An expert Insight Tour Director, at the pinnacle of their career, will guide you on your journey. Serving as your 'travelling concierge', this skilled guide will act as consummate organiser and be your 'friend in a foreign land'.
Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight's luxury air-conditioned 40-seat coach, with extended leg room and an on-board restroom. It's Business Class comfort, complete with complimentary bottled water for you to enjoy during your luxury coaching tour.
A personal radio headset gives you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating insights and commentaries.
At every hotel, you'll be treated to seamless baggage handling with prompt delivery right to your door. Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. Plus, we include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi.
With Insight Flourishes, from time to time, your Tour Director will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing authentic food or beverages unique to the destination.
Included airport transfers at scheduled times on arrival and departure days.
 

VIP DOOR TO DOOR RETURN UK AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Your holiday begins in true style from the moment we collect you from your front door for a relaxed journey to your choice of departure airport. Your wonderfully appointed executive car is reserved exclusively for your use, ensuring an uninterrupted, hassle-free journey to your departure airport.

Each and every Insight tour begins and ends with our unique and truly unrivalled private car door to door transfer service. You will be met at your front door by your driver who will assist with your bags before whisking you to your choice of departure airport in a private executive saloon car, all in plenty of time to make your way to your check-in desk. With Insight you really will experience an exclusive service, enjoying your journey in a standard of car that you would expect to associate with Insight standards. All of our cars are up-to-date models and maintained to the highest standards. We will arrange a convenient pick-up time from your home that suits you, not us or other passengers. Each car is equipped with the latest satellite navigation intelligence to ensure your continued peace of mind and a speedy journey.

At the end of your tour, on arrival at your chosen UK airport, you will be greeted by your waiting driver in the arrivals hall and escorted to your car for the smooth and comfortable journey directly back home.

Should you wish to make your own way to the airport, all you need do is advise us at the time of making your reservation and a discount will be offered.

Terms and conditions apply.

Tour Only Cost: All prices quoted below are per adult person, per tour in British Pounds (GBP)

Departure Dates

Single Twin/Double Triple Quad
All departures £5489* £4150* £3787* Please call
 
Repeat Client Discount - Have you travelled with Insight Vactions before, within the last 5 years ! - if so you qualify for a 5% discount - Ask us at time of booking.
 
Children aged 5-17 may qualify for a discount off up to 10% when sharing a room with 2 adults - Please call us for details. 
 
Not included in your tour cost:
Flights – we can package your tour with flights at very competitive airfares using our airline partners. Please call us to discuss the best airline for your itinerary.
Pre or post accommodation - If you want to extend your stay at the start or the end of your escorted tour or add another destination to your booking please call us and we will be happy to provide a quote.
Meals, other than those listed in the itinerary.
The customary gratuities for the Tour Director and local drivers are not included and are paid locally, if you prefer these can be pre-paid to us in advance for £105.00 per person.
 
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TO BOOK YOUR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS:

Please call us on FREEPHONE 0800 0336 335 or EMAIL us reservations@purelytravelgroup.co.uk we are open 7 days a week.

We will be happy to answer any questions, check the availability of your tour, offer a quote for flights and any pre or post nights you would like to add.

When you are ready to go ahead with the booking, a non-refundable deposit of 20% will be due at time of booking or the full balance if you are due to travel within 8 weeks.