Grand America Tour
New York (3) – Los Angeles (3) – Las Vegas (2) – San Francisco (2)
Overview
From the skyline of Manhattan to the studios of Los Angeles, the lights of Las Vegas, and the hills of San Francisco, this twelve-day journey covers four of America's most iconic cities in a single trip. Turkish Airlines and domestic flights, hotel stays, transfers, and an experienced Turkish-speaking guide are included throughout, with a full menu of optional excursions available to build the trip around what you want to see most. This tour runs on fixed group departure dates - see the schedule below for available dates and pricing.
Departure dates & prices
This tour runs on fixed group departures. Unless a rate breakdown is shown, prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
Itinerary
- 1
Istanbul – New York
Meet at Istanbul Airport at 4:00 AM. After passport control, check-in, and customs, depart for New York on Turkish Airlines flight TK003 at 7:05 AM. After a roughly 10-hour flight, arrive in New York at 10:45 AM, where your guide meets you for transfer to the hotel (rooms not available before 3:00 PM). Guests who wish may join the first day of the optional two-day New York Highlights Tour: Central Park, Manhattan's priciest apartment buildings, Museum Mile and the Metropolitan Museum, Columbus Circle, the Trump Hotel and Tower, the Plaza Hotel, the Apple Store, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, the New York Public Library, the Flatiron Building, Madison Square Park, and Washington Square Park near NYU. The tour continues through SoHo to the Civic Center and Financial District, past Wall Street and the World Trade Center site, then along the Hudson River back to Times Square. Afterward, transfer to the hotel, with time for a walk in Central Park and a stop at the Apple Store nearby. Overnight stay.
- 2
New York
Free time for guests not continuing the tour. Others join the New York Icons Tour: by subway to Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhattan, then a ferry to Liberty Island to see the Statue of Liberty up close, with free time to visit the museum or have a coffee (the guide may adjust the schedule based on weather and ferry lines). Back at Battery Park, a walking route through the Financial District past Wall Street's Charging Bull and the New York Stock Exchange, the 9/11 Memorial, the Freedom Tower, and the Oculus, then by subway to Dumbo for photos of the Brooklyn Bridge. The tour continues to the Empire State Building (optional observation deck tickets run roughly USD 52-65; the guide may substitute a visit to One Vanderbilt depending on availability). Free time afterward for shopping, dinner, or coffee. Overnight stay.
- 3
New York
Free morning. Guests who wish may join the optional New York's Hidden Legends Tour, starting in the lively streets of Chinatown and continuing on foot to Little Italy, SoHo's cast-iron architecture, and Perry Street in the West Village (familiar from Sex and the City). Lunch at Chelsea Market (the former Oreo factory), a walk along the High Line, the Vessel at Hudson Yards, a rest stop at Bryant Park by the New York Public Library, and finally Grand Central Terminal in the evening. Transfer to the hotel afterward. Overnight stay.
- 4
New York – Los Angeles
Transfer to the airport for a roughly 5.5-hour domestic flight to Los Angeles. On arrival, private transfer to the hotel. Since rooms aren't ready until 3:00 PM, guests may relax in the lobby or join the optional LA & Santa Monica Tour: Hollywood Boulevard, the Dolby Theatre (former Kodak Theatre, home of the Oscars), the TCL Chinese Theatre's handprints and footprints, the Walk of Fame, and a photo stop for the Hollywood Sign; the Sunset Strip to Beverly Hills and its famous sign; a stroll on Rodeo Drive (of Pretty Woman fame) and a look at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, longtime home to stars like Elvis Presley and John Lennon; and Downtown LA's Olvera Street and historic core. In the evening, an optional visit to Santa Monica for its street performers, cafés, and beachfront restaurants. Overnight stay.
- 5
Los Angeles
Free morning. Guests who wish may join the optional San Diego Tour, starting at La Jolla, known for its seal beach and coastal views, followed by Old Town, the birthplace of California, with an atmosphere reminiscent of Mexico. Continuing to Seaport Village, the USS Midway (exterior photos only), the Unconditional Surrender statue, and Coronado Island, home to a U.S. Navy base and the historic Hotel del Coronado, a filming location for Some Like It Hot. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.
- 6
Los Angeles
Free morning. Guests who wish may join the optional Universal Studios Tour, exploring one of the world's largest film studios and theme parks - with creative input from Steven Spielberg - through more than 40 shows, rides, and film sets that bring Hollywood filmmaking to life. Free time afterward. Overnight stay.
- 7
Los Angeles – Las Vegas
Depart for Las Vegas, Nevada's premier resort city and home to some of the world's largest hotels. If there's enough interest, a stop at Calico, a former silver-mining ghost town, for classic Old West photos. After roughly 4.5 hours on the road, transfer to the hotel (rooms not available before 4:00 PM). Guests who wish may join the optional Las Vegas Combined Tour: a drive down the Strip past its landmark hotel architecture, a shopping stop at the Mall, a look at the recently completed Sphere, and Downtown's Fremont Street Experience, with free time for the Zip-Line, dinner, or shopping. Overnight stay.
- 8
Las Vegas
Free morning. Guests who wish may join the not-to-be-missed optional Grand Canyon Tour: after roughly a 2-hour drive, arrival at the canyon and a bus tour to Eagle Point for photos beside the 800-meter cliff and the tents of the Hualapai Nation, then Guano Point for a Hualapai-prepared lunch and another sweeping view, before returning to Las Vegas. For a different experience: a Helicopter Tour (300 USD) descends to the Colorado River for a boat ride and photos at the canyon floor - guaranteed only with a few days' advance notice. In the evening, a walk along the Strip to see the hotels' outdoor light shows, with transfers available for guests attending Las Vegas's famous shows. Overnight stay. Note: in summer months the Grand Canyon tour departs earlier to avoid the midday heat.
- 9
Las Vegas – San Francisco
Transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to San Francisco, where your guide meets you for transfer to the hotel. Rooms aren't available before 3:00 PM, so guests may relax in the lobby or join the optional San Francisco City Tour: the Civic Center, the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Twin Peaks, Haight-Ashbury, the Palace of Fine Arts, and Lombard Street. Free time for dinner afterward. Overnight stay.
- 10
San Francisco
Free morning. Guests who wish may join the optional Muir Woods National Park & San Francisco Premium Outlets Tour. Muir Woods, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area north of the city, is known for its towering old-growth redwoods, with trails through Cathedral Grove and Bohemian Grove along Redwood Creek. Afterward, shopping time at the Premium Outlets. Return to the hotel in the evening. Overnight stay.
- 11
San Francisco – Istanbul
Check out in the morning, with free time until your flight. Guests who wish may join the optional Sausalito, Alcatraz by Boat, Fisherman's Wharf, Cable Car & Union Square Tour: a scenic trip (by road or boat, depending on the season) to Sausalito, once home to high-ranking naval officers and now one of the city's wealthiest enclaves, with a waterfront walk and coffee overlooking the bay; a boat back to San Francisco passing Alcatraz Island for photos; arrival at Pier 39 to see the sea lions, followed by free time for lunch; then a ride on the historic cable cars to Union Square, the Fashion District, and Chinatown. Transfer to the airport in the late afternoon for Turkish Airlines flight TK080, departing at 6:45 PM for Istanbul. Overnight on board.
- 12
Istanbul
Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 6:15 PM local time, marking the end of the tour. For the convenience of the itinerary and based on the guide's recommendations, the daily schedule may be adjusted in terms of days and times, provided the overall content of the program remains unchanged.
What's included
- Economy class Turkish Airlines flights, Istanbul – New York / San Francisco – Istanbul
- Economy class domestic flight, New York – Los Angeles
- Economy class domestic flight, Las Vegas – San Francisco
- Airport taxes and flight insurance
- 3 nights' accommodation in a 4-star hotel in New York (Sheraton Times Square or similar), room basis
- 3 nights' accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Los Angeles (Grand Sheraton or similar), room basis
- 2 nights' accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Las Vegas (Treasure Island or similar), room basis
- 2 nights' accommodation in a 4-star hotel in San Francisco (Galleria Park Union Square or similar), room basis
- Resort fees and city arrival/access fees
- All transfers
- Experienced Turkish-speaking guide service
Not included
- International departure fee (payable at banks or the airport tax office counter)
- Breakfasts
- Lunches and dinners
- Personal expenses
- Optional tours mentioned as extras
- Domestic U.S. flight baggage fees (23 kg limit; USD 40–85 per bag, extra for overweight; some airlines also charge for cabin bags)
Optional add-on tours
Add any of these to your booking, or arrange them locally with your guide.
Cancellation policy
- 30+ days before departure: full refund (excluding flights).
- 29–15 days before departure: 50% of the booking cost is forfeited.
- 14–8 days before departure: 80% of the booking cost is forfeited.
- 7 days or less before departure: no refund.
Full terms, including flight ticket and add-on tour conditions, are on our Terms & Conditions page.