• Departure from Los Angeles
• Tour guide in Italian
• Overnight stays and breakfasts included
• Departure every Monday
• From April to October
• Mini-cruise in San Francisco Bay & entrance to Yosemite Park
• Panoramic tour of Santa Barbara, Carmel, and San Francisco, "The Strip" in Las Vegas.
• Mini-cruise on Lake Powell
• Admission to Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Park

Itinerary

Day 1:
LOS ANGELES – SANTA BARBARA – ROUTE 1/17 MILE DRIVE – CARMEL
We set off north along the spectacular Californian coast, first stop in Santa Barbara. Visit to a Spanish Mission to understand how these religious places were the key to the development of the entire region.
Continue north to Solvang, a Danish village with typical Northern European architecture; to take advantage of for a walk along the main street full of inviting shops. We continue along the famous 17 Miles Drive (which is part of Route #1) which runs along the spectacular California coast. We thus reach the picturesque town of Carmel, residence of the actor Clint Eastwood. Some free time for a stroll before departing to reach the hotel where we will stay overnight.
Overnight stay: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport.

Day 2:
SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWN
Today you'll understand why San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The tour begins with a mini-cruise that leaves from Fisherman's Wharf and travels along the famous bay, under the Golden Gate bridge and near the well-known Alcatraz Island. You return to Pier 39 for lunch and continue with a panoramic tour of the city, which includes the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill. The tour ends with a splendid evening view of the city from the Bay Bridge.
Overnight stay: Modesto – Modesto Hotel

Day 3:
SAN FRANCISCO – YOSEMITE – STEVENSON RANCH
We take the road towards the farms of the Joaquin Valley towards Yosemite National Park. Two thousand wonderful square kilometers of forests, lakes, waterfalls found in the Sierra Nevada. We stop at El Capitan, Bridal Veil Fall, and Half Dome, then continue on foot from the Yosemite Park Visitor Center to reach the tallest waterfalls in North America: Yosemite Falls.
Overnight stay: Comfort Inn and Suites Stevenson Ranch

Day 4:
DEATH VALLEY - BARSTOW - LAS VEGAS
We head east passing through the desert and the famous Death Valley to reach the gambling capital: Las Vegas. We stop for lunch at the Barstow Outlet, full of shops such as Levi's, Nike, Reebok, Timberland and many more, at competitive prices. In the evening, we take a panoramic tour of the famous Las Vegas Strip to see from the outside some of the incredibly imaginative hotels and buildings built in the middle of the desert: Caesar’s Palace, Mirage, Luxor, Paris, Mandalay Bay, New York New York, Treasure Island, and many more. During the free evening, you can attend one of the many shows or try your luck at one of the many casinos; Lady Luck smiles on many every day!
Overnight stay: Harrah's Hotel

Day 5:
LAS VEGAS – GRAN CANYON – PAGE
We depart in the morning heading southeast through the desert and the Navajo Indian Reservation before arriving at the south rim of "ONE OF THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD," the Grand Canyon. Passing through the southern side, one can understand how over millennia the Colorado River has carved its way to the sea, creating this unique geological wonder. After lunch, we continue along the east side of the Canyon, stopping at some of the many Indian markets to discover their craftsmanship.
Overnight stay: Quality Inn View of Lake Powell

Day 6:
ANTILOPE CANYON – BRYCE CANYON
We start the day where "the water flows through the rocks" as the Navajo Indian folklore tradition goes. We then visit the upper part of Antelope Canyon and the spectacular dunes created by wind, water, and sand; there are no words that can describe these creations of Mother Nature. On the way back from the canyon, we head towards Bryce Canyon, home to some of the most incredible natural sculptures in the world. Our tour will take you to see these fascinating stone and sand formations sculpted to perfection by millennia of sun, wind and rain.
Don't miss the fantastic change of colors during the sunset from one of the scenic viewpoints in the park (it may vary depending on the sunset time changes)
Overnight stay: Days Inn Kanab. In some departures, the tour will continue to Cedar City for the night at Comfort Inn, Cedar City

Day 7:
ZION PARK - LAS VEGAS - LOS ANGELES
After breakfast, we depart for Zion National Park. The name was chosen by Mormons who settled in the area, as for them, visiting this park is like having a religious experience. The majesty of the mountains and the silence of nature give the feeling of being transported to another world.
We visit the park and walk along a portion of the Virgin River that passes through the park before leaving this incredible place and returning to Las Vegas or for a late evening arrival in Los Angeles (optional return).