GRAND USA - 20 Days

Itinerary

Day 1
ARRIVE NEW YORK

Arrive in New York. Welcome to NY!!!! Our representative will be at the airport for private pick up. Pick-up details for each airport are given below. We will need the contact number of the passengers to facilitate transfers. Optional charges apply for passengers arriving at EWR/LGA airport. Meet your tour manager at 7 pm in the hotel lobby to start the tour. Enjoy a wonderful buffet Indian dinner at a restaurant walking distance from the hotel. After dinner, enjoy free time at Times Square on your own to see the city in action at night. Overnight at Hotel. Please note that the hotel may take your Credit card at the time of check-in towards Incidentals. The hold on the card will be released once the guests check out if no charges are incurred. Porterage is not included in the cost.

Day 2
NEW YORK STATUE OF LIBERTY/ ONE WORLD/ DOUBLE DECKER

After breakfast, proceed to go on to the Statue of Liberty Ferry from Battery Park. View the world-famous iconic Statue symbolizing the country’s freedom. Lunch on your own. Make a pit stop to see the “NY BULL” on Wall St. This bronze statue weighs 3200 kgs & is a symbol of financial optimism & prosperity. Enjoy a scenic view from the top of the Freedom tower observation deck. This is now the tallest building on the Western Hemisphere and stands in place of the Twin towers. We will make a photo stop at Ground Zero (entrance to 9/11 memorial is not included). Get a closer look at Rockefeller center comprising 19 high-rise commercial buildings while driving through the famous streets of NY. Declared a national historic monument, you will be able to get quick photos of this landmark. Enjoy shopping time at the biggest grossing next-generation retail store in the World ‘APPLE’, a vibrant gathering place for technology buffs Dinner at Indian Restaurant. See New York at its best from a double-decker bus. In “The City that Never Sleeps,” the best sightseeing happens after the sun goes down. Discover the brilliant lights, stunning views, and vibrant nightlife with a double-decker Night Tour! Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3
WASHINGTON DC PHILADELPHIA/ DC NATIONAL HARBOR/ DC

Get an early start to your day after breakfast & drive to Philadelphia (approximately 2 hours’ drive without traffic. Enjoy an entertaining guided tour of the largest city in Pennsylvania state (guided city tour). Our entertaining tour guide is a history buff, and he will relate the love of the city and a real sense of Philadelphia’s place in history to the group. Lunch on your own. On your way, stop at DC’s latest happening waterfront destination with shopping, restaurants, and DC’s latest attraction-Skywheel. This stately Observation wheel takes the riders as high as 180 Ft above the river, giving a wonderful bird’s eye view of the Potomac River. Enjoy a Dinner en route to the hotel. Check into Marriott Tysons or Similar.

Day 4
HARRISBURG CITY TOUR OF DC/ AIR & SPACE

Today after breakfast, Enjoy a city tour of DC with a specialized guide covering all the major landmarks. See all the key attractions in DC and learn about the history and trivia that surrounds Washington on this interactive tour of the capital city. You will visit the major monuments in this quick and efficient.

Visit the White House Visitor Center as a part of your city tour. You will be given time to explore Air & space museum (1 hour and 30 minutes)to view all the different exhibits related to space & Aeronautics. Lunch on own. Drive to Harrisburg and Enjoy some retail therapy winding down a long day of sightseeing at Tanger outlet mall which offers designer brand labels for cheap including American outfitters, Banana republican, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren. Dinner at an Indian restaurant & check into Hotel (Hilton Harrisburg or similar).

Day 5
TO NIAGRA FALLS PENN STATE CAPITOL/ HERSHEY/ CORNING/ NIAGRA BY NIGHT

After breakfast, proceed to do the Pennsylvania Capitol tour (if open for tours). The Pennsylvania State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and is in downtown Harrisburg. After an inside peeks at the political hub of the state, check out the sweetest destination on the itinerary- Hershey’s. Get on an exhilarating chocolate ride that takes you to the origin of chocolate making. Lunch on own. Drive to Corning to check out the World’s most comprehensive Glass collection at Corning Museum of Glass. The museum brings class to life by having live demonstrations. Proceed to Niagara Falls (approximately 3 hours of drive from Corning). Dinner at an Indian restaurant en route. View the illumination of falls at night. This illumination includes a range of colors that alternate throughout the evening and shine over all of Niagara Falls& stay overnight at the hotel (Sheraton at the falls or similar)

Day 6
AT NIAGRA FALLS MAID AT THE MIST/ CAVE OF THE WINDS/ IMAX

The hotel is within walking distance of the park. There will be no coach on this day of the tour.

Today after breakfast, enjoy a 30-minute IMAX movie at the Niagara adventure theatre. To view your next attraction, Cave of the Winds, you will take an elevator ride- 175 feet below to get to feel the power of Falls first hand. Geared up in a souvenir rain poncho and specially designed sandals, guests follow wooden walkways along Niagara River to the Hurricane Deck. Do not forget to take extra pair of clothes as you will definitely get wet. You will also take a closer look at the Bridal veil falls in a boat ride abroad Maid of the mist. Lunch on own. Evening Free on own. Dinner at Indian restaurant & overnight at hotel.

Day 7
FLY OUT TO BUFFALO TO ORLANDO

After breakfast, our representative will pick you up from the hotel for airport transfer based on your individual flights (please note that check-out time is 11 am). The packed breakfast option is not available for passengers taking early flights. Your departure flight will be out of BUF (this airport transfer on a private basis is included in your cost). Arrive at Orlando Airport. You will be picked up by our representative from baggage claim and dropped off at the hotel (check-in time is 3 pm). Dinner at an Indian restaurant (walking distance from the hotel).

Day 8
ORLANDO MAGIC KINGDOM

After breakfast, please check with the front desk regarding shuttle timings to Magic Kingdom. This will be round-trip transportation provided from the hotel. Enjoy a full day at the park. YOU WILL NEED TO CARRY YOUR PHOTO ID TO PICK UP TICKETS FROM THE WILL CALL WINDOW. Overnight at the hotel. IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO STAY BACK FOR FIREWORKS, PLEASE MAKE YOUR OWN ARRANGEMENTS FOR TRANSFER. Dinner at an Indian restaurant (walking distance).

Day 9
PORT CANAVERAL CRUISE

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Your driver will pick you up from the hotel at 11 am for transfer to the cruise terminal. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ONLY DO DROP OFF AT PORT CANAVERAL AS A PART OF OUR ITINERARY. WE ENCOURAGE THAT YOU BOOK ROYAL CARIBBEAN DEPARTING EVERY FRIDAY FROM PORT CANAVERAL. If there is any deviation on the cruise, please ensure that this is informed to us prior. We cannot accept last-minute changes to the flow.

Day 10
ON BORAD CRUISE

Onboard cruise.

Day 11
ON BORAD CRUISE

Onboard cruise.

Day 12
ORLANDO- FREE DAY ON YOUR OWN

Our representative will pick you up from the port at 9 am from the cruise terminal upon disembarking. Hotel check-in time is 3 pm. You are free to leave your luggage with the bell desk and enjoy some shopping time at Premium Outlet mall close to your hotel. Enjoy a free day on your own. Evening dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13
VISIT ORLANDO EPCOT

After breakfast, enjoy a full day at Disney’s EPCOT. Please check with the hotel regarding the hotel shuttle. This will be round-trip transportation provided from the hotel. Enjoy a full day at the park. Dinner at an Indian restaurant (walking distance).

Day 14
FLY FROM ORLANDO TO LAS VEGAS.

After breakfast, our representative will pick you up from the hotel in Orlando to MCO airport for your onward journey to Las Vegas. Welcome to LAS VEGAS!!!! Our representative will be at the airport for pick up. Please make sure to provide us with contact information to facilitate transfers. The driver will be at the baggage claim. If you are unable to locate the driver, please call our emergency backup number provided at the time of booking. Check into Hotel PARIS (Check-in time 4 PM). Please note that the hotel may take your Credit card at the time of check-in towards Incidentals. The hold on the card will be released once the guests check out if no charges are incurred. If you would like to do an early check-in, please check in with the front desk for any supplemental charges. There are two dates that we are hosting at Harrah’s. Please check before confirming.

Day 15
TAKE OPTIONAL GRAND CANYON TOUR OR ENJOY AT CASINO

Today is a free day on your own. If you have booked your Grand Canyon through us, our Tour manager will drop you off at the pickup location for your tour and breakfast will be packed for those passengers taking the Grand Canyon coach tours. For passengers, choosing to not take the Grand Canyon, we will be giving $20 cash per person towards breakfast. Meet your Tour manager in the evening for dinner at an Indian restaurant. The evening is free to explore. Overnight at the hotel. If you are not taking a Grand canyon tour your can try your luck at any of the casinos in las Vegas. Also enjoy glittering nightclubs, cabaret shows. There will be no coach this day!!!

Day 16
ARRIVE LOS ANGELES. CITY TOUR OF LA/OUE SKYSPACE.

After buffet breakfast at the hotel, have an early start & depart for Los Angeles. Enjoy some retail therapy at ONTARIO MILLS. With over 28 million people visiting this outlet, it is one of the top tourist destinations in Southern California. Stores include J.Crew Factory, Tommy Hilfiger Company Store, Abercrombie & Fitch Outlet, Nike Factory Store, and much more. Visit OUE Skyspace and experience a Panoramic 360-degree View from the second tallest building West of Mississippi. The building structure is designed to withstand earthquakes to the magnitude of 8.3 on the Richter scale. You will be taken to the 70th floor to get a wonderful view of the city. You can also slide from one level of the building to another to get a glimpse of the city in its glory.

Proceed to do a city tour of Los Angeles. Enjoy a guided tour of Los Angeles with our experienced tour guide. Drive through the busy streets of Avenue of Stars, Dolby theater, and rodeo drive. Get your picture of the famous Hollywood sign from one of the vantage points. Enjoy a wonderful buffet dinner at an Indian restaurant. Check into Hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 17
VISIT LOS ANGELES UNIVERSAL STUDIO.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to Universal Studios to enjoy the park. This Sprawling Amusement park with thrilling theme rides, restaurants, shows, shops, and one of the oldest real working movie studios in use is a unique & fun-filled experience for the whole family. We will leave the park in the afternoon (at approximately 3 pm) to proceed to Bakersfield, CA. Dinner at an Indian restaurant on the way. Overnight at Hotel in Bakersfield, CA.

Day 18
TOUR OF YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK AND DRIVE TO SAN FRANCISCO

Today after breakfast, you will drive from Bakersfield to Yosemite National park(5 hours drive approximately). Yosemite is internationally recognized for its granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Sequoia groves, lakes, mountains, meadows, and glaciers. Marvel at the breathtaking beauty and learn about the history, wildlife, and geology of Yosemite Valley’s most famous sights. Take in the majesty and Re-ignite your passion for photography Sit back, relax and discover Yosemite National Park’s incredible scenery and hidden secrets. From here drive to San Mateo (approximately 4 1/2 hours) to check into your hotel. Enjoy buffet dinner at Indian restaurant-on way. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 19
SAN FRANCISCO BAY BRIDGE/CITY TOUR/CABLE CAR

You will have a full day to enjoy in San Francisco today. After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy the amazing skyline of San Francisco on Bay Cruise with spectacular views of Alcatraz, Golden Gate bridge & Bay Bridge. An Audio tour in 16 languages is available to get the detailed history of this great city. Lunch on your own. Enjoy and Discover San Francisco’s biggest landmarks and attractions in an awe-inspiring 3D movie that has you flying with your feet dangling over the city by the bay. The Flyer is the perfect way to start the city tour of this beautiful and vibrant city. The Flyer—San Francisco combines motion seats, live-action, and computer-generated imagery to simulate flight, and in-theater special effects create a sweeping experience for all your senses.

Your city tour guide today will cover all the major highlights of the city in an in-depth city tour including TWIN PEAKS, San Francisco’s Twin Peaks are two prominent hills near the center of the city. Each one stands at about 922 feet tall, and they offer amazing views of the Bay Area all the way down to the water. Enjoy a wonderful ride aboard a Cable car(the world’s last manually operated Cable car system- if operational). Overnight at the hotel.

Day 20
DEPARTURE

Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

INCLUSION

  • Return airfare Ex –
  • Overseas medical Insurance ( mandatory )
  • Stay as mentioned.
  • Sightseeing as mentioned
  • All ferry transfers & sightseeing transfers on SIC

EXCLUSION

  • Any increase in the airfare at the time of issuing tickets
  • Any meals
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Any other expenses which are specifically not mentioned

USA – FAST FACTS

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USA – FAST FACTS

Full Name: United States of America
Capital City: Washington DC
Time Zone: -5.30 GMT & – 11 IST
Language: English & many languages by ex-pats. However, the U.S. does not have any official language
Religion: Christianity
Currency: USA Dollar
ROE: 1 USD approximately makes 73 INR
Electricity: 120 Volts
Climate: Being a huge country, the contiguous United States is home to a wide variety of climates. However, in general, it has a continental climate, with cold winters (often frigid) and hot summers (sometimes very hot), with a different season duration depending on latitude and distance from the sea.
Shopping: Toiletries and Cosmetics, Diapers & Wipes, Clothing, Beddings & towels, Toys, Jeans, books, Vitamins and Supplements, Music, Movies, Footwears, Kitchenwares, Pet foods & accessories, Electronics.
ISD Code : +1
Airport: there are over 19,700 airports in the United States. 5,170 of these airports are open to the general public and 503 of them serve commercial flights
Indian Restaurants:
There are many Indian restaurants throughout the USA & at all tourist places.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The United States of America is also referred to as “the States”, “the United States”, “the U.S.”, “the USA”, and “America”.
the GPS is operated and maintained by the U.S. Air Force? The Global Positioning System is a utility that provides users with positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services.
The current U.S. flag was designed by a high school student – Robert G. Heft.
The U.S. is the world’s largest economy
More than one-third of adults in the United States are obese?
The United States experiences the highest rate of tornadoes of any country in the world. On average, the country deals with more than 1000 tornadoes every year.
The United States of America has the world’s largest air force. It was founded on September 18, 1947. The USAF with more than 5,369 military aircraft is the most technologically advanced air force in the world.
Mount Rushmore Monument in the United States shows the heads of the four former presidents of the United States
Michael Phelps, a retired swimmer, from the United States is the most decorated and the most successful Olympian of all times. He has won 28 medals. Phelps won eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games
In 2008, Barack Obama became the first black president of the United States. In 2012, he was re-elected as the country’s president.
Death Valley is the lowest point on the continent and Mt. McKinley is the highest point in North America.
The U.S. is the world’s largest consumer of cocaine
Did you know that the Everglades National Park is the only ecosystem in the world where alligators and crocodiles co-exist side by side?
Did you know that the U.S. Patent Act was passed in Philadelphia in 1790
Interestingly, Abraham Lincoln is the only U.S. president to own a patent and a saloon.
Four of the forty-five Presidents of the United States have been assassinated in office.

USA - TRAVEL INFORMATION

Indian National requires a visa to travel to the USA. Indian citizens need to apply for a USA visa. Visa is issued by the consulate of the USA located in major cities… Personal appearance is mandatory in the US consulate for the visa. All applicants require giving Fingerprints & interviews for visa approval.
Travel Insurance is advisable
Do your research beforehand: Check all the entry requirements for your travel with all documents in order.
Do shake hands, greet people.
Take care of traffic signals & signs.
Don’t enter the personnel space
Don’t stare at women
Don’t Challenge American Patriotism
Don’t Joke About Terrorism
Don’t Discuss Religion or Politics
Do not smoke in public. Check the smoking restrictions in a particular state.
Don’t bring any unpackaged, fresh food or pet food with beef or lamb products.
Do make sure your financial affairs are organized and prepared.
Don’t attempt to argue or mess with border control or customs. These immigration controls are just trying to do their job in a legal way. If you do mess with border control or customs, they can deny you entrance into the USA
Do not drink in public places. – Drinking Alcohol in public is prohibited by law all over the USA. Or else you will be in trouble.
Do not carry gifts, parcels, luggage of other people at border points & airports.
Be sure to carry travel insurance as medical expenses are very high in the USA
Know what to wear –Temperatures and climates differ across the USA, so it’s important to do research before traveling. Prepare yourself for weather conditions.
It’s important to know that tipping is expected in the hospitality, tourism, and services industries. The standard amount is between 15–20%.

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