Grand America 14 days / 13 nights New York - Philadelphia - Washington DC - Hershey - Niagara Falls - Las Vegas - Los Angeles - San Francisco

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1 Grand America 14 days / 13 nights New York - Philadelphia - Washington DC - Hershey - Niagara Falls - Las Vegas - Los Angeles - San Francisco Itinerary DAY 01 : ARRIVE IN NEW YORK - VISIT TIMES SQUARE (D) Arrive at JFK airport. You will be met by our representative at the baggage claim area (for domestic arrivals) or the Currency exchange (for international arrivals) and transferred to your hotel. Travelers should have a valid US contact number in order for us to coordinate the pick-up. Check-in to your hotel after 3 PM (early check-in is at the hotel s availability and discretion). Meet your tour director at 6 pm in the hotel lobby to start the tour. In the evening, proceed to Manhattan to enjoy a sumptuous dinner at an Indian restaurant in the city. After dinner, you can enjoy a Magical Manhattan by Night tour - an illumination Tour of Manhattan in Bus - where you enter historic Brooklyn to view the glittering Manhattan Skyline. Enjoy night time views and the ambience of the bustling districts of Times Square, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Little Italy, Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge and Lower East Side before returning to the hotel for overnight stay. Overnight in New York City. DAY 02 : NEW YORK CITY SIGHTSEEING (B,D) After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a tour of New York City. Visit Wall Street, take a ferry ride from Battery Park to the Statue of Liberty Park and see one of the most famous and enduring symbols of freedom and democracy in the world. In the afternoon, have an international Lunch.

2 Later, visit One World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower. Designed and built to be an engineering marvel, this is the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere and is built on the site of the original World Trade Center complex to memorialize and rebuild following the destruction of the World Trade Center. Take the express elevators to the Observation Deck on the 102nd Floor for the ultimate view of the spectacular New York City skyline. In the evening, enjoy a sumptuous dinner at an Indian restaurant. Later, we will see Rockefeller Center, Wall Street, Ground Zero and Central Park, Times Square, United Nations and Trump Tower. DAY 03 : PHILADELPHIA - WASHINGTON D.C (B,D) After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Philadelphia. The city played an instrumental role in the American Revolution as a meeting place for the Founding Fathers of the United States, who signed here the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the Constitution in Philadelphia also served as temporary U.S. capital while Washington, D.C., was under construction. After lunch in Philadelphia, later, proceed to Washington D.C. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner en-route at an Indian restaurant before checking into your hotel. Overnight in Washington D.C DAY 04 : WASHINGTON D.C - HERSHEY (B,D) After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a guided tour of the U.S Capitol Hill (if open for public tours), the seat of the United States Congress. Enjoy an expert guided city tour of Washington DC, where you will visit famous sights such as the iconic White House and the Jefferson, Lincoln, Washington and Vietnam Veterans Memorials. This guided tour is conducted on Amphibian Vehicle which can be driven on road and which sails in the river as well. This is the most exclusive feature offered only by Sagar Tours.

3 Visit the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum for a tour of a truly wondrous exhibit of air and space vehicles - the largest exhibit of its kind in the world hosting over 60,000 artifacts ranging from World War planes to history of aeronautics. Later, proceed to Hershey, Overnight in Harrisburg. DAY 05 : HERSHEY - CORNING - NIAGARA FALLS (B,D) After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Hershey, PA to visit Hershey s Chocolate World where fun and sweetness meet adventure and excitement for people of all ages. Experience the very informative Hershey s Great American Chocolate Tour Ride. After lunch, proceed to Corning (3 hour drive) to enjoy a museum dedicated to the science of glass making and hosts over objects representing 3500 years of glass and glass-making from Egyptian age to 20th century. Later, proceed to Niagara Falls. Upon arrival in the evening, enjoy a sumptuous dinner at an Indian restaurant before checking into your hotel. Later, experience the magic of the Falls at night, where you can see the Falls lit in the colors of the rainbow. Overnight in Niagara Falls. DAY 06 : NIAGARA FALLS SIGHTSEEING (B,D) After breakfast at the hotel, visit the world famous Niagara Falls for a true American experience. Spend the day taking in the spectacular beauty of the Falls through a variety of attractions and activities. Visit the Niagara Adventure Theater and watch an IMAX show on the Falls. Feel the power and see behind the mist, myths and mysteries of one of the most storied natural wonders of the world.

4 Experience the unforgettable Maid of the Mist boat tour, America s most amazing boat ride since 1846! See the raging currents and hear the deafening thunder as you get close to the Falls. Feel the refreshing mist of 600,000 gallons of water falling before your eyes every second while you are taken into the center of the swirling mist. Get up close and personal with the Falls with the Cave of the Winds trip, which takes you closer to the waters of Niagara Falls than you thought possible. 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. In the evening enjoy a sumptuous dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight in Niagara Falls. DAY 07 : NIAGARA FALLS - LAS VEGAS (B,D) After breakfast at the hotel, check out of the hotel before 11AM and transfer to Buffalo airport for your departure to Las Vegas. Arrive in Las Vegas to begin your West Coast tour. You will be met by our representative at the baggage claim area and transferred to your hotel. Check-in to your hotel after 3 PM. Meet your tour director at 6 pm in the hotel lobby to start the tour. In the evening, enjoy a sumptuous dinner at the nearby Indian restaurant located at a walking distance from the hotel. Later, proceed for a fascinating Guided Orientation City Tour on a Double Decker Bus, which includes the breathtaking Fremont Street show. After the tour, return to the hotel for overnight stay. Overnight in Las Vegas.

5 DAY 08: LAS VEGAS - FREE DAY OR *OPTIONAL* GRAND CANYON TOUR - VEGAS SHOW (B,D) Today is a free day on own to explore the attractions at Vegas. If you have booked your Grand Canyon tour with us, our Tour director will drop you off at the pickup location for your tour. Breakfast will be packed for those passengers taking the Grand Canyon coach tours. You can choose to purchase one of the following optional Grand Canyon tours while booking your tour with us (the cost of the optional tours are not included in the tour price): Optional Tour 1 : Grand Canyon West Rim COACH Tour with Skywalk ($193 per person) Duration of Tour: hours Pick Up Time : 6:05am from Hotel Your drive to Grand Canyon West will take you over the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge and into the state of Arizona. Make sure you have your camera ready for pictures of the dam, Lake Mead, and the mighty Colorado River. There are three sections at Grand Canyon West: Eagle Point, Guano Point, and the Hualapai Ranch. Eagle Point contains the most notable attraction, the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass bridge that suspends 4,000 feet above the Grand Canyon floor. There is a walking tour through authentic Native American dwellings, an amphitheater with live Native American performances from multiples tribes continuously throughout the day, and handmade Native American jewelry and crafts. The Hop-On-Hop-Off shuttle service will take you to the other points. At Guano Point, you can take the Highpoint Hike, which offers breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon and Colorado River, or you can eat lunch on the edge of the canyon. The last stop is the Hualapai Ranch where you enter the Wild West and enjoy western hospitality, cowboy entertainment, wagon rides, and more. Optional Tour 2 : Grand Canyon West Rim Coach Tour with Skywalk and Helicopter & River Boat Tour ($389 per person) Duration of Tour: hours including 15 minute Helicopter ride over Canyon as well as a 15 minute Pontoon ride over the Colorado river. Pick Up Time : 6:05am from Hotel Includes all attractions in Optional Tour 1 plus a short helicopter ride and Canyon river boat ride. Soar like a golden eagle through the Grand Canyon past Guano Point, descending below the rim of the canyon to Quartermaster Point. This 15-20

6 minute flight provides sights and views of rock formations and the Colorado River only available with this exclusive tour. Also enjoy a 15 to 20 minute Pontoon ride on the Colorado River cutting through the Canyon walls Optional Tour 3 : Air/Ground Tour of Grand Canyon West Rim with Skywalk ($349 per person) Duration of Tour: 6 hours from Hotel to Hotel Pick Up Time : Depends on flight time available Fly like an executive on a deluxe flight from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon West Rim aboard an elite airplane. At the Grand Canyon you can walk out on the glass-bottom Skywalk and you will visit Eagle Point and Guano Point. Optional Tour 4 : Air and Ground Tour of Grand Canyon South Rim ($319 per person) Duration of Tour: 10 hours from Hotel to Hotel Pick Up Time : Early morning tour. Depends on availability Fly like an executive on a deluxe flight from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon South Rim aboard an elite airplane. You will be picked up from the Vegas hotel & taken to Boulder city terminal where you will be checked in for your flight to South Rim. Your flight time is approximately 75 minutes flying over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead & Colorado River. After you land at the South terminal of the Canyon, a shuttle will take you to the Grand Canyon National Park. Enjoy a pristine view of the Canyon, enjoying nature at its best. Explore the many hidden view points on your own. Packed lunch is included in the cost. Optional Tour 5 : Air and Ground Tour of Grand Canyon South Rim with Helicopter Ride ($485 per person) Duration of Tour: 10 hours from Hotel to Hotel Pick Up Time : Early morning tour. Depends on availability Includes all attractions in Optional Tour 4 plus a 25 to 30 minutes Helicopter ride over the Canyon giving you a glimpse of North & South Portion of the Rim along with Dragon Corridor, Tower of Ra & Vishnu Schist rock formations. ADDITIONAL INFO FOR AIR/GROUND TOURS: - Pilots are unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations - Children under the age of 2 are considered lap children. Proof of age will be required at the time of check-in. Please bring a copy of a birth certificate or passport. - Per FAA regulations, all passengers 18 years and older will be required to show photo ID such as a driver's license or passport at the time of check-in. - There is an additional fuel surcharge of $15 per person to be paid at the time of check-in. In the evening, enjoy a sumptuous dinner at an Indian restaurant. Tonight, enjoy the joy ride in Helicopter and get the amazing glimpse of Las Vegas from up-top. Return to the hotel for overnight stay. Overnight in Las Vegas.

7 DAY 09: LAS VEGAS - LOS ANGELES (B,D) Checkout from the hotel and after breakfast, transfer to Los Angeles. Stop for lunch en-route. Upon arrival in Los Angeles, proceed on an expert guided tour of the city, covering many famous sights, including the Avenue of Stars, Kodak theatre, Rodeo Drive and the Hollywood sign. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner at an Indian restaurant before checking into your hotel for an overnight stay. Overnight in Los Angeles. DAY 10: LOS ANGELES SIGHTSEEING - UNIVERSAL STUDIOS (B,D) After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Universal Studios to enjoy the rest of the day at the park. The Studios has always been known for its innovative rides and attractions, and is designed to let visitors experience the movies like never before. A trip to Universal is like a trip into the heart of Hollywood. With films and TV shows always in production, one never knows who they might see wandering the sidewalks of the park. In the evening, enjoy a sumptuous dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight in Los Angeles. DAY 11: LOS ANGELES - SAN DIEGO (B,D) After breakfast, proceed to San Diego, the city on the Pacific coast of California known for its mild year round climate and its long association with the United States Navy. The site of the first Spanish settlement in California, Old Town today is a historic district popular with tourists and locals for sampling the Mexican culture. A deep harbor is home to a large active naval fleet. On arrival proceed for an Orientation City tour of San Diego; see the Historic USS midway, one the longest aircraft carriers in the U.S navy, Star of India- the historical landmark of California and Old Town. Tonight enjoy Indian dinner and later drive back to LA and overnight in LA. DAY 12: LOS ANGELES - SAN FRANCISCO (B,D) After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and drive to San Francisco (approximately 7 hours). Enjoy a sumptuous dinner at an Indian restaurant before checking into the hotel. Overnight in the San Francisco Bay Area.

8 DAY 13: SAN FRANCISCO SIGHTSEEING WITH CRUISE (B,D) After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed to San Francisco for a tour of the city that is considered by many to be the most beautiful city in America. Take the San Francisco Bay Cruise, an exciting cruise of the bay sailing past historical and breathtaking sights such as the Golden Gate bridge, Alcatraz island, Downtown, Marina etc. Go on an expert guided city tour visiting the famous landmarks of the city including Fisherman s Wharf, Nob hill, Financial district, Lombard Street, China Town and Golden Gate Bridge Park. Enjoy a spectacular view of San Francisco from Twin peaks, the two prominent hills with an elevation of about 925 feet (282 m) located near the geographic center of San Francisco and offering one of the best views of the city. Later, enjoy a sumptuous dinner at an Indian restaurant before checking into your hotel. Overnight in San Francisco. DAY 14: SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTURE (B) After breakfast, check out from the hotel (check out time is 11 am). Proceed to Airport as we mark the end of a memorable tour.