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Reconnect... with America on Tauck's USA tours. From southwestern canyonlands to tropical rainforests, historic Colonial villages, inspiring antebellum architecture, volcanoes, or sophisticated cityscapes, you'll get a first-hand look at bald eagles, geysers, red-rock canyons, blue-tinted ice fields, colorful fall foliage, lush vineyards, cliff dwellings, Newport mansions, a night at the theatre, or Hawaiian hula dancing? Tauck's USA tours have it all.

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ITINERARY

Day 1
Arrive into New York

Begin your ‘All of USA’ Tour On arrival in New York, our Tour Manager/Local Representative will be waiting outside the customs area to welcome you and take you to your hotel. Your hotel has been specially chosen for its ideal location, making it convenient for your friends and relatives to visit you.
This evening you can enjoy the glitz and glamour of the Big Apple.
This New York hotel in Times Square puts you near attractions like Fifth Avenue shopping, Radio City Music Hall, NBC Studios and Central Park. There is time (on your own) to browse through the many shops dotting New York’s famed Times Square in the heart of the theatre district, or just stroll through the streets of central Manhattan.
Overnight at the hotel in New York.
(Packed Dinner)
 

Day 2
Guided City Tour of New York

Visit the Liberty Island to See the Statue of Liberty Visit the ‘Top of the Rock’ Observatory Deck at the Rockefeller Centre
Today, after an Indian breakfast, enjoy a guided panoramic city tour of New York. See the wonderful sights of this exciting city - 5th Avenue, United Nations Building and New York’s lungs - the beautiful Central Park and much more. Later, we drive to Battery Park and take a ferry to Liberty Island to see the famous American icon of freedom - The Statue of Liberty. En-route we get an opportunity to pay homage to the hundreds of innocent lives lost at what was once the World Trade Centre, now more easily recognized as Ground Zero. Later visit ‘Top of the Rock’ at Rockefeller Centre. At the Observatory Deck, see a different perspective of New York 0 from 70 floors above. The 360 view of the cityscape makes the ‘Top of the Rock’ a must see.
Overnight at the hotel in New York.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
 

Day 3
Onto Washington DC Visit the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History 
Enjoy Potomac River cruise

Today, we check out of our hotel and after an Indian breakfast, proceed to Washington DC. See the picturesque countryside as we drive through the states of New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland, heading southwards to the capital of the United States. On arrival, we visit the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, where you get a unique opportunity of viewing aircraft models and displays like the Wright Brothers fi rst aircraft and Lindberg’s ‘Spirit of St Louis’.
Later, we visit the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural history, opened in 1910. The Museum is dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery, and learning about the natural world through its unparalleled research, collections, exhibitions, and education outreach programs. Next, we take you for a cruise on the Potomac River, which takes you on past DC’s most famous monuments, parks and landmarks.
Overnight at the hotel in Washington DC.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
 

Day 4
Guided City Tour of Washington DC Visit Hershey’s Chocolate World with Train Ride

Today, we check out of the hotel and take you on a guided city tour of Washington DC. We see the Lincoln Memorial, Korean Memorial and Capitol Hill. Also see the White House, home of the US President. (Due to security reasons permission to go near or enter the White House is not available).
Later, we drive to Hershey to visit Hershey’s Chocolate World. We step into fantasy land as we see Hershey’s product characters come to life in 3D animated musical adventure ‘HERSHEY’S GREAT AMERICAN CHOCOLATE TOUR’. Later, enjoy the Chocolate train ride, where you will be filled with animated scenes, enticing chocolate aromas, and a catchy song, this ride will leave you smiling.
Later, we drive to Harrisburg, the capital city of Pennsylvania. Upon arrival we check into the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Harrisburg.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
 

Day 5
‘Maid of the Mist’ - Boat Ride Cave of the Winds Niagara by Night

Today, we check out of our hotel and proceed to Niagara, the city famous for its falls. On arrival, we do the Cave of the Winds from American side. Later, we experience the exhilarating force of the falls as we take the ‘Maid of the Mist’ boat ride into the heart of the mighty Horseshoe Falls. It’s a fantastic journey through crashing waters surrounded by massive rock formations. (Due to weather conditions, the ‘Maid of the Mist’ operates only from the last week of May. All tours visiting Niagara before the last week of May will take a ride on the View Mobile Tram).
Late evening, experience the majesty and tranquility of the splendorous Niagara Falls by night. See the Falls magically lit-up, an awe-inspiring sight.
Overnight at the hotel in Niagara.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
 

Day 6
Fly to Orlando

Today, the morning is free to explore the beauty of Niagara Falls on your own. Later, we check out of our hotel and drive to the airport for our flight to Orlando. On arrival, we check-in to the hotel. 
Overnight at the hotel in Orlando.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
 

Day 7
Visit to Magic Kingdom

Today, we take you to Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom®. Welcome to a land where fantasy blends into reality. Meet all your favorite Disney characters - Mickey, Donald, Pluto… Watch the musical spectacular titled ‘Cindrellabrations’ at Cinderella’s Castle as Cinderella is crowned a princess. Take a Jungle Cruise in Adventure Land or a roller Coaster ride on the ‘Big Thunder Mountain’ at Frontier Land. See all the Presidents of the United States come alive in an amazing presentation at the Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square. Experience a different America in a journey of ‘Tomorrow Land’. e-live all your childhood dreams at ‘Fantasy Land’. Explore the lost worlds on the ‘Nautilus’ submarine in ‘20,000 Leagues under the sea’. Enter the ‘Space Mountain’ and take an amazing roller coaster ride. See the brand new attraction ‘Stitch’s Great Escape’.
Overnight at the hotel in Orlando.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
 

Day 8
Epcot®: Innovation and Imagination!

Today, we take you to Epcot® to celebrate fascinating cultures and numerous wonders of the world around you, through dazzling shows, interactive experiences and amazing attractions. Walk around and enjoy culture, cuisine, shops and world class entertainment of 11 different countries in the World Showcase. Step into the Future World showing you man’s latest inventions. Enter the hair-raising world of auto testing on one of the longest, fastest rides at ‘Test Track’. Strap yourself in to race up bumpy terrain, roar through hair-pin turns, speed into freezing cold chambers, and rush on to 50° curves at 60 miles an hour. Train to be an astronaut at ‘Mission Space’ - the ultimate interactive thrill-packed adventure, as close as you can get to blasting off into space. Go on a daring cosmic mission dodging meteors and navigating nebulae or opt for a less intense galactic adventure. In the evening, see the fabulous illumination show with, lights, fireworks and music.
Overnight at the hotel in Orlando.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
 

Day 9
Visit to SeaWorld OR Kennedy Space Center OR Universal’s Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort SeaWorld

Today, we drive to SeaWorld - the world’s best loved marine park! Be inspired by the all - new TurtleTrek, featuring the world’s only 3D-360 experience that transports you into the amazing world of the turtle. The spectacular Shamu® show, One Ocean, will leave you breathless. Get up-close to animals in Wild Arctic®, aboard a jet-copter simulator ride. Then challenge Orlando’s tallest and only fl oorless coaster, Kraken®! Discover the world of Manta® - and fl y face-down through the sea and sky, this is the next generation in SeaWorld thrills!
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Kennedy Space Center Today, we drive to Kennedy Space Center, located on a wildlife refuge eight times the size of Manhattan. At Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, you get the unique chance to tour - up close - NASA’s launch and landing facilities, experience interactive simulators, enjoy live shows and have jaw-dropping encounters with massive rockets. Plus, you can even meet a veteran NASA astronaut. It’s all what you can expect from an inspiring day at Kennedy Space Center near Orlando.
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Universal’s Islands of Adventure® at Universal Orlando® Resort Take an unforgettable journey through the uniquely themed islands of Universal’s Islands of Adventure® theme park, where the world’s most cutting edge rides, shows and interactive attractions challenge all your senses. Meet The Cat in the Hat™ and other beloved Dr. Seuss characters in the wondrous world of Seuss Landing™. Next, step back through the mists of time to The Lost Continent® to re-live ancient myths and legends. Then take a fantastic journey into the earth’s primordial past to Jurassic Park®, where dinosaurs have returned to rule again. Then prepare yourself for Marvel Super Hero Island®, a gleaming city where super heroes battle super villains - and rides push you to heights of excitement. Live the adventure of a lifetimeSM at Universal’s Islands of Adventure®…it’s the stuff legends are made of. TM & © 2012 Marvel & Subs. Jurassic Park ® Universal Studios/Amblin. Dr. Seuss properties TM & © 2012 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All rights
reserved. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2012 Universal Studios. © 2012 Universal Orlando. All rights reserved.
Overnight at your hotel in Orlando.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
(Note: Passengers opting for Add on 3-Nights Bahamas Cruise, will board the Bahamas Cruise on Day 10. Please refer to page no. 36-37 for Bahamas Cruise itinerary.
For Day 13 to 19, please refer to Day 10 to 16 of ‘All Of USA’ itinerary).
 

Day 10
Fly to Las Vegas Illumination Night tour of Las Vegas in a stretch Hummer Limousine 
Ride on the ‘Eiff el Tower’

Today, we check out of the hotel and drive to the airport to take a fl ight to Las Vegas.
On arrival we proceed on an Illumination night tour in a stretch Hummer Limousine. See Las Vegas - celebrity style and watch the twinkling lights, be awed by the huge neon signs as you see the famous landmarks - New York skyline, Bellagio fountains, the Pyramid, which are some of the many facades of the diff erent hotels along the ‘Las Vegas Strip’ as we make our way to downtown Las Vegas for the Freemont Street Experience. Here you see a dazzling display on the world’s largest TV screen with over a million light bulbs covering three city blocks! Next, take a ride on the elevator to the top of the Eiffel
Tower, right here in Las Vegas for a bird’s eye view of the shimmering strip. Overnight at the hotel in Las Vegas.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
 

Day 11
Day Free Suggested Excursion: Visit to the Grand Canyon

After an Indian breakfast, the day is free. Enjoy exploring Las Vegas on your own. Visit the Las Vegas Strip and try your luck at one of the many casinos OR we suggest you visit the Grand Canyon for once in a lifetime experience. Choose any one of the exciting tours. There’s an option of the Coach tour, Highlights Air Tour, the Air and Ground Tour, Air and Ground tour with Boat and Helicopter with an add-on option of Skywalk. Experience the full depth of the beauty, colour and majesty of the ravines and cliff s as you fl y over the Grand Canyon on the Air and Ground Tour. You will board a helicopter and descend to the bottom of the Canyon. There you will board a pontoon boat for a Colorado River excursion. Return to the top of the Canyon rim via helicopter on your Air and Ground Helicopter cum boat tour. The ‘Grand Canyon Skywalk’. As you walk up the U Platform made of glass, experience the exhilaration of standing in the middle of Grand Canyon, with the canyon floor 2,000 feet below you.
Overnight at the hotel in Las Vegas.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
 

Day 12
Drive to Los Angeles City Tour of Los Angeles

Today, we check out of our hotel and after an Indian breakfast, drive to Los Angeles. On arrival we take you on a panoramic tour of Los Angeles. See the famous landmarks of this city - Mann’s Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, Sunset Boulevard and the magnifi cent Beverly Hills.
Overnight at the hotel in Los Angeles.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
 

Day 13
Universal Studios HollywoodSM Visit to Santa Barbara Onto San Luis Obispo

Today, we join the Hollywood stars at the famous Universal Studios. Relax in the comfort of a tram car as it takes you behind the scenes to show you how Hollywood makes movies. Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood movie experience at Universal Studios HollywoodSM! Go behind the scenes on the world famous Studio Tour to explore where Hollywood movies are made and see firsthand the world’s largest 3-D experience, King Kong 360 3-D, created by Peter Jackson.
Then, face action head-on in heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s biggest movies. And be part of the battle as you embark on a mission to defend the Allspark from the evil clutches of the Decepticons® in Transformers: The Ride-3D.
Later, we drive to San Luis Obispo. Enroute, we visit Santa Barbara, where you will enjoy a photo-stop.
Overnight at the hotel in San Luis Obispo.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
 

Day 14
Enjoy the Famous ‘17-Mile Drive’ in California Drive to San Francisco via Monterey Bay

Today, we check out of our hotel and drive through the famous ‘17-Mile Drive’ at Pebble Beach - which is widely recognized as one of the most scenic drives in the world. The famous coastal landmark runs through Pacific Grove to Pebble Beach on the Monterey Peninsula in California, much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses, mansions and scenic attractions, including the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock and Del Monte Forest of Monterey Cypress trees.
Later, drive to San Francisco via Monterey Bay - a bay of the Pacifi c Ocean, along the central coast of California. The bay is south of San Francisco and San Jose, between the cities of Santa Cruz and Monterey.
Overnight at the hotel in San Francisco.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
 

Day 15
Visit a Winery in the famous Napa Valley for Wine Tasting Guided City Tour of San Francisco 
Cable Car Ride Bay Cruise in San Francisco

Today, we drive to Napa valley. Northern California is America’s wine country and today we get an opportunity of visiting a winery in the famous Napa Valley with wine tasting.
Later, we proceed on a guided city tour of San Francisco, as your guide points out landmarks and shares the history of San Francisco with you. See the famous Golden Gate Bridge, the world’s longest single span suspended bridge and a symbol of San Francisco. Visit The Twin Peaks, which off er a spectacular view of downtown San Francisco. See Telegraph Hill, Ghirardelli Square and Fisherman’s Wharf.
Later, we experience the cable car, which is the world’s last manually operated cable car system. An icon of San Francisco, California In the evening, we board the famous Golden Gate Bay Cruise. Your visit to San Francisco is not complete without a cruise on the San Francisco Bay, the largest inlet on the Californian Coast.
Overnight at the hotel in San Francisco.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 15
Return Home with Wonderful Memories

Today, we check-out and drive to the airport for your flight home. Its time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back happy memories of your Tour. We would like you to spare a few minutes of your time to write and tell us how you enjoyed your tour and any suggestions you may have for the future. (Breakfast)