• Departure from Los Angeles
• Tour guide in Italian
• Overnight stays and breakfasts included
• Departure every Monday
• Mini-cruise in San Francisco Bay & entrance to Yosemite Park
• Visit to Las Vegas and Hoover Dam
• Entrance to Monument Valley, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, and Valley of Fire
• Jeep tour in Monument Valley with lunch
• Two departure time options: 6:30 AM or 7:00 AM

Itinerary

Day 1:
SANTA BARBARA - SOLVANG - 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. Continue along the 17-Mile Drive (which is part of Highway 1) where you can observe the spectacular California coast to reach the picturesque town of Carmel, where, among other things, actor Clint Eastwood resides. A stroll before departing towards San Francisco.
Overnight stay: San Francisco - La Quinta Inn & Suites

Day 2:
SAN FRANCISCO
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. We return to Pier 39 for lunch and continue for a panoramic tour of the city, which includes the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Chinatown and Nob Hill. The tour ends with a beautiful evening view of the city from the Bay Bridge.
Overnight stay: Modesto – Park Inn Hotel
Winter overnight stay: Monterey/Holiday Inn

Day 3:
YOSEMITE PARK - SIERRA NEVADA
Summer route: we take the road towards the farms of the Joaquin Valley towards Yosemite National Park. 2000 wonderful square kilometers of forests, lakes, and waterfalls located 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.
Winter route: head south on Route 1 to visit the famous Hearst Castle. Built by tycoon William Randolph Hearst, each room contains prized art objects. Frescoes, ancient Greek vases, precious Oriental carpets, and many other treasures, witnesses of numerous lavish parties held during the first half of the 20th century.
Overnight stay: Comfort 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 along 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, Bellagio, New York New York, Treasure Island, and many more. The free evening can be spent at one of the many shows or trying your luck in one of the many casinos, Lady Luck smiles on many every day!
Overnight stay: Linq Hotel

Day 5:
HOOVER DAM - LAS VEGAS
After breakfast, you leave Las Vegas for a short trip to the famous Hoover Dam. The visit allows you to understand how this marvel of engineering was built and what it has contributed to the region. The return to Las Vegas includes a free afternoon where you can relax around the city, which offers unique and popular attractions, shows, and entertainment.
Overnight stay: Linq Hotel

Day 6:
ROUTE 66 - SEDONA - OAK CREEK CANYON
We begin our tour by traveling through the Mojave Desert towards the Colorado Plateau and the historic Route 66 before reaching Sedona, also known as the jewel of the desert and considered one of the most beautiful places in North America. We traverse the magnificent panorama of Oak Creek Canyon, which descends from 2000 feet (610 meters) down to the valley floor. We stop for some breathtaking photos of the famous red rocks and the scenic Oak Creek Canyon, which dominates the view of the park landscape. Lunch break in Sedona where you can indulge in shopping for local Native American arts and crafts or explore the shops and boutiques in the city. Immediately after lunch break, we visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross; then we continue with a scenic tour of Sedona through its red rocks, including the famous Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, and Cathedral Rock. In the late afternoon, we leave Sedona and head towards Flagstaff for our overnight stay.
Overnight stay: Country Inn & Suites

Day 7:
MONUMENT VALLEY - HORSESHOE BEND - LAKE POWELL
We start the day by heading towards Monument Valley, a famous icon and symbol of the American West, as well as one of the most photographed places in the world. We thus arrive in the heart of Navajo Indian culture, where this spectacular natural park lies, with its majestic stone towers rising from 400 to 1000 feet (100-300 meters), surrounded by plateaus, domes, shrubs, and trees. Our tour begins with a 4x4 off-road excursion with a local Navajo guide. The tour will take us into the valley, allowing us to experience firsthand why this place is considered one of the most spectacular in the world. Lunch break for an outdoor barbecue (included in the price) before leaving the park and heading towards the mighty Colorado River. In the afternoon, visit to "Horseshoe Bend," another magnificent panoramic view of this unique region of the United States. In the late afternoon, we arrive at Lake Powell, Page.
Overnight stay: Clarion Inn Page

Day 8:
ANTELOPE CANYON - VALLEY OF FIRE - LAS VEGAS
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. After our excursion, we leave this fantastic area to return to Las Vegas. On the way back, after lunch break, we stop at the "Valley of Fire," so named for its fabulous red rocks created during the dinosaur era, almost more than 105 million years ago. Arrival in Las Vegas in the early evening