AMERICAN SPLENDOURS - Summer 2018 15 NIGHTS PLUS FREE 5 NIGHTS CANADA PLUS FREE 3 NIGHTS BAHAMAS CRUISE Montreal Ottawa Toronto Niagara New York Philadelphia Washington D.C. Orlando Bahamas Cruise Las Vegas Temecula Los Angeles San Francisco YOUR SIGHTSEEING INCLUDES: Montreal: Guided Orientation Tour Notre Dame Basilica, Financial & Residential Districts, Old Montreal, Latin Quarter. Quebec City: Guided Orientation Tour Old Quebec, Place Royale, Plains of Abraham, Place Armes, Chateau Frontenac Hotel. Ottawa: Guided Orientation Tour Parliament Buildings, Embassy Row, Royal Canadian Mint, National Gallery, Aviation Museum, National War Museum, Museum of Civilisation, Residence of Prime Minister and Governor General. Kingston: 1000 Islands Cruise. Toronto: Guided Orientation Tour Parliament Buildings, City Hall, Financial District, Chinatown, Residential Areas and the Waterfront, CN Tower. Niagara: Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist Boat Ride, Illuminated View of Niagara Falls. Note: ** Please refer below for operational dates. New York: Illumination Tour, Visit Statue of Liberty, Visit One World Observatory. Proceed for a Guided Orientation Tour - Visit Wall Street, New York Stock Exchange, Ground Zero, Brooklyn Bridge, Broadway, Times Square & United Nations Building. Philadelphia: Orientation Tour of Philadelphia. Hershey: Hershey s Chocolate World. Washington D.C.: Guided Orientation Tour Capitol Hill, White House, Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Smithsonian Air & Space Museum. Orlando: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Kennedy Space Centre. Las Vegas: Illumination Tour, Fremont Street Light Show, Helicopter Ride, Mystère Show San Diego: Sea World Los Angeles: Guided Orientation Tour Beverly Hills, Sunset Boulevard, Mann s Chinese Theatre, Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios. San Francisco: Guided Orientation Tour Lombard Street, Civic Centre, Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Bridge, Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman s Wharf Pier 39, Cable Car ride, Bay Cruise.
MEALS Choice of Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian cuisine. Day 1: Begin Your Tour Arrive Into Montreal Guided Orientation Tour Welcome to your Cox and Kings American Splendours - Summer 2018 tour! On arrival into Montreal, your Cox and Kings representative greets you at the meeting point at the exit after immigration and customs and transfers you comfortably to your hotel (check-in after 1400 hours). Embark on a guided orientation tour and see numerous highlights such as Notre Dame Basilica, the financial and residential districts, historic Old Montreal and the charming Latin Quarter. Overnight at Montreal. Lunch ( ) Dinner ( ) Day 2: In Montreal Guided Orientation Tour of Quebec City Today, drive to Quebec City and embark on a guided orientation tour. Explore Old Quebec, the historic heart of French Canada, and soak up the quaint French atmosphere of narrow streets while getting an insight into the city s history and culture from your local guide. Stop at Place Royale the birthplace of French Civilisation in North America and admire the beautiful Plains of Abraham, where the famous battle between the French and English armies took place in 1759. Enjoy views of the picturesque Place D Armes and take photographs of the astounding Chateau Frontenac Hotel. You will also see the City Walls and learn about their important functions centuries ago. Overnight at Montreal. Day 3: Onto Ottawa 1000 Islands Cruise at Kingston Today, proceed to Ottawa, the capital of Canada. En route, enjoy the 1000 Islands Cruise highlighting the westerly 1000 islands, Fort Henry, shipwrecks, classical architecture, Canada Royal Military College and the imposing Kingston Penitentiary. Overnight at Ottawa. Day 4: Onto Toronto Guided Orientation Tour of Ottawa This morning embark on a Guided Orientation Tour of Ottawa. Drive through the Parliament Buildings, Embassy Row, Royal Canadian Mint, National Gallery, Aviation Museum, National War Museum, Museum of Civilisation, Residence of Prime Minister and Governor General. Later depart to go to Toronto. Arrive & check into your hotel. Rest of the day is free to explore the city on your own. Overnight at Toronto. Day 5: Onto Niagara Visit CN Tower Guided Orientation Tour of Toronto Niagara Falls By Night Today, Visit the famous CN Tower, one of the world s tallest buildings and free standing structure. Ride the glass-fronted high speed elevators to the Observation Deck for unforgettable views of Toronto and Lake Ontario. Discover the sights of Toronto on a
guided orientation tour including the provincial Parliament Buildings, City Hall, the Financial District, Chinatown, residential areas and the Waterfront. Arrive into Niagara & check-in to your hotel. A panoramic night view of the spectacularly lit Niagara Falls awaits you. Overnight at Niagara (Canadian side) Day 6: Onto New York Maid of the Mist Boat Ride llumination Tour of New York Visit One World Observatory Today we crossover to the US side. Later we visit Niagara Falls, one of the most visited natural wonders of the world. Discover the beauty of the legendary whirlpool and rapids as you cruise past the base of the falls aboard the Maid of the Mist. NOTE: (Due to weather conditions, the Maid of the Mist operates from the last week of May. The View Mobile Tram ride will be provided instead to all tours arriving Niagara Falls prior to the last week of May). Also, take an elevator 175 feet underground to visit the Cave of the Winds and get drenched by the spray from the Bridal Veil Falls. Later, we proceed to New York - the city that never sleeps. In the evening, enjoy an Illumination Tour of this lively and vibrant city. Visit the One World Observatory. Enjoy spectacular views and breathtaking vistas that stretch for miles in every direction. Drive past spectacularly lit landmarks of New York its Magnificent!! Overnight at New York. Day 7: In New York Visit Statue of Liberty Guided Orientation tour Begin your day with a visit to the Statue of Liberty, at Liberty Island. Later, proceed for a guided orientation tour of the city that never sleeps, driving past some of New York s iconic landmarks. like Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, World Trade Centre site (Ground Zero), Brooklyn Bridge, United Nations Building. Overnight at New York. Day 8: Onto Philadelphia Orientation Tour of Philadelphia Today, drive to Philadelphia, where we embark on an orientation tour of Philadelphia visiting the Liberty Bell, one of the most recognized symbols of American freedom. Historical documents and visual displays enlighten you on its history and why it has become the symbol of freedom for many. Overnight at Philadelphia. Day 9: Onto Washington D.C. Visit Hershey s Chocolate World Guided Orientation Tour of Washington D.C. Today, drive to Washington D.C. the capital of the USA, Washington D.C. Enroute, visit Hershey s Chocolate World for a Chocolate tour. The tour begins in a tropical rain forest where cocoa beans grow and are harvested. Then, follow their journey across the ocean to America and their delivery to Hershey, Pennsylvania. The cocoa beans continue through a simulated HERSHEY S chocolate factory, where you ll see, feel, and smell and
hear the delicious transformation from bean to milk chocolate. Later, proceed on a guided orientation tour of Washington D.C. Your first stop will be Capitol Hill (photo stop). Then drive, through Pennsylvania Avenue, to the Lafayette Park for a view of the White House (photo stop). Make stops at the Washington Monument, the World War II Memorial, a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people, the Lincoln Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial. Overnight at Washington D.C. Day 10: Onto Orlando Visit National Air and Space Museum Today, we proceed to visit the National Air and Space Museum at the Smithsonian Institution, the world s largest museum complex. Later proceed to the airport to board your flight to Orlando. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Overnight at Orlando. Day 11: In Orlando Excursion to Magic Kingdom Magic Your Way today at the most magical place on earth - Walt Disney Magic Kingdom - a national shrine to which visitors flock by the millions!!! Encounter Mickey, Minnie and other Disney characters that come alive in this incredible fantasy world. Let your imagination take flight and your spirit soar! This eventful day ends with Spectro Magic, where your dreams come true as your favourite Disney characters go by in dazzling, illuminated costumes, followed by the night time spectacular fireworks, Wishes. Overnight at Orlando. Day 12: In Orlando Excursion to Epcot Another exciting day is in store for you today! After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, travel to the future and explore cultures from around the world, in one visit at Epcot. Incredible! In Future World there is fantastic adventure and exploration with trips around the human body, journeys into space, voyages under the sea and quantum leaps back in time. Take a walk around World Showcase. Eat, drink and dance along with the experiences showcased from eleven nations. The centuries of communication as it has evolved is recorded in Spaceship Earth. End your day with Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, an extravaganza of lights, lasers, fireworks and music. Overnight at Orlando. Day 13: In Orlando Kennedy Space Centre. Get ready for an ultimate experience as you set out for Kennedy Space Centre. Explore the Visitor s Complex, see IMAX space films, experience the numerous exhibits and shows, ride aboard the Kennedy Space Centre Bus Tour and get vertical on the Shuttle Launch Experience. Also, learn about the incredible story of NASA s 30-year old Space Shuttle Program Atlantis. Overnight at Orlando.
Day 14: Board Bahamas Cruise. Embarkation: Day 14 Disembarkation: Day 17 Note: Port of Embarkation / Disembarkation, Cruise Company, Cruise Ship - To Be Advised Later. Day 17: Onto Las Vegas Illumination Tour Fremont Street Light Show Helicopter Ride Optional Limousine Ride on the Strip Optional Ride on LINQ Roller Today, take a flight to Las Vegas - a Gambler s Paradise. In the evening, enjoy an Illumination Tour of The Strip. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Las Vegas with the towering Stratosphere Tower rising 1,149 feet into the air and the Downtown Glitter Gulch where Las Vegas began. Enjoy a wonderful show in Las Vegas the Fremont Street Light Show. Experience a delightful jet helicopter flight over neon Las Vegas at night. Take to the skies over the dazzling Las Vegas Strip. Millions of lights will mesmerize you as you cruise on your own magic carpet past dancing waters at the Bellagio, legendary Caesar s Palace, electrifying Eiffel Tower at Paris or maybe see the pirate fight at Treasure Island. Fly around the Stratosphere Tower and then, while flying at low altitude, breeze past the lights of downtown. On your way back, you will pass the powerful space beam of the Luxor. You also have the option to ride on the Las Vegas Strip in luxury with a Limousine Ride. A night of entertainment in Las Vegas is a lifetime experience. Overnight at Las Vegas. Optional: Limousine Ride On The Strip Recline in the luxurious comfort of your limousine and savour the sights of the dazzling Strip, as you drive past facades of hotels like Bellagio Fountains, the Pyramid, Eiffel Tower to name a few. Optional: LINQ Roller On Las Vegas Strip stands the 550-foot-tall High Roller which offers unparalleled 360 degree views of Las Vegas. This isn t your average Ferris Wheel and currently holds the Guinness World Record for largest observation wheel. The High Roller is the focal point of the $550 million open-air shopping, dining and entertainment district, The LINQ. Day 18: In Las Vegas Optional Grand Canyon Tours Mystère Extravaganza Show The day is free to explore this exciting city on your own. Or we recommend that you treat yourself and your family to optional excursions of the Grand Canyon. Later in the evening, enjoy an extravagant show that awaits you. Enthrall in the Mystère Show that combines powerful athleticism, high energy acrobatics and inspiring imagery.overnight at Las Vegas.
Optional: Tours of the Grand Canyon Grand Canyon is a natural wonder of the world - where instead of Grand, more appropriate adjectives are Glorious, Exalted, Divinely Inspired. One glimpse of its mighty majesty is all it takes to comprehend the name. You have 4 choices: 1) Bus Tour of Grand Canyon with Sky Walk This is a breathtaking journey into the heart of the Grand Canyon. Hit the highway out of Las Vegas and spend the day touring the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam. On this day trip, you will have four hours at the Grand Canyon, with a walk on the popular Grand Canyon Skywalk a glass bridge suspended 4,000 feet above the Colorado River and protruding 20 meters beyond the edge of the canyon. OR 2) Air Tour of the Grand Canyon 3) Take a breathtaking flight over the Grand Canyon. Appreciate nature s largest masterpiece. See the Black Canyon, extinct volcanoes and Rainbow Gardens with some of the most colourful and unusual geological formations in the world. OR 3) Air and Ground Tour with Skywalk See the Grand Canyon by air and ground. On your 50-minute flight, enjoy the spectacular aerial views of the desert landscape, Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. Then touchdown and board a bus for a scenic narrated tour of the Grand Canyon West Rim and experience the popular attraction - the Grand Canyon Skywalk. OR 4) Grand Canyon West Rim Combo Tour (Airplane - Helicopter - Boat) highly recommended. A new and unique combination of our classic Grand Canyon Airplane & Land West Rim tour with the added appeal of a helicopter descent to the canyon floor, 4,000 feet down. Once on terra firma, embark on a covered river boat to glide down the Colorado admiring the mighty walls of the canyon. Sit and eat your meal right at the Canyon edge. Day 19: Onto Temecula Shopping at Macy s This morning, enjoy some free time for shopping at Macy s. Later, depart for Temecula. Its mild climate and beautiful rolling hills have made it a popular wine destination with approximately 40 wineries. Overnight at Temecula. ** Stay will be at 3 Star Hotel.
Day 20: Onto Los Angeles Optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight Visit Sea World Early this morning, you have the option to experience a Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over Temecula. Optional: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight Experience tranquility and peace while soaring over Temecula s lush vineyards, beautiful estates and awe-inspiring scenery, in a Hot Air Balloon. Later, depart for Sea World, a beautifully landscaped marine park with killer whales and sharks. Participate in some of the fast paced action rides and witness some spectacular aquatic shows. Thereafter, drive to Los Angeles. Day 21: In Los Angeles Guided Sightseeing Tour of Los Angeles Santa Monica Beach & Third Street Promenade Visit Universal Studios This morning, embark on a half-day guided sightseeing tour of Los Angeles, driving past Beverly Hills, the famous Sunset Boulevard, Mann s Chinese Theatre, Rodeo Drive and the well known HOLLYWOOD sign. Also visit Santa Monica Beach and Third Street Promenade. In the afternoon, visit Universal Studios. Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favourite movies. Become the star of some of the greatest movies and television shows ever made. Overnight at Los Angeles. Day 22: Onto San Francisco Today, drive to San Francisco, the city that will take you to new highs, leaving your minds spinning. Overnight at San Francisco. Day 23: In San Francisco Cable Car Ride Guided Sightseeing Tour of San Francisco Bay Cruise Today, commute like a San Franciscan would aboard a Cable Car. Traverse through picturesque San Francisco. The Cable Cars are as synonymous with San Francisco as the Golden Gate Bridge. Get acquainted with this beautiful city as you embark on a half-day guided sightseeing tour. Take a walk on Lombard Street, the most crooked street in U.S.A. Then drive past the Civic Centre. Stop for a photograph at the Twin Peaks from where you can view the Golden Gate Bridge, painted an international orange. This is the world s most famous bridge spanning the Golden Gate Strait. Visit San Francisco s most popular destination, Fisherman s Wharf through Ghirardelli Square known for its historic waterfront and considered the city s most popular tourist destination with delicious seafood, spectacular sights and unique shopping. Spend a dollar or two at Pier
39, a festive marketplace with more than 110 stores and numerous fun-filled attractions. Walk to the bay for a sail along San Francisco s breathtaking waterfront onboard the Bay Cruise. Enjoy some free time for shopping. Overnight at San Francisco. Day 24: Homeward Bound Good times need never end! As you get ready for the airport and your flight back home, relive the high points of your Cox & Kings American Splendours Summer 2018 tour. We are confident you will join us again, sometime soon Breakfast ( )