On arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport, you will be met by our local representative in USA for a brief meet and greet. You will then be transferred to your hotel in New York City for Check-in.

Originally established as a Dutch Trading post in 1624, New York City came under English control in 1664. Today, New York city is the most exciting city in the world. The world’s foremost financial and cultural capital, it is densely populated, and extremely welcoming, having the largest population of foreign born people in the world. The city’s culinary scene is lit and it is home to more than 500 art galleries. You will be completely buoyed over by the splendor of this megacity.

The day is free to relax and roam around in New York City on your own.

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After breakfast at the hotel, we proceed for a full-day tour of New York City.

During the city tour, we shall visit some of the most famous sights in New York. We will begin the tour with a ferry to Liberty island, where we will marvel at the iconic Statue of Liberty. You can even climb 162 steps to the crown of the statue to enjoy stunning panoramic views of the surroundings. Next we will visit the marvellous Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, United Nations headquarters, Trump Tower, Times Square and 5th Avenue. Visit the World Trade Center memorial site and also get yourself clicked with the iconic bull statue on wall street.

After the city tour, the evening is free for you to explore New York City on your own.

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SEGV’S RECOMMENDATION – Post the city tour, we suggest you spend your evening at the stunning Times Square. A major New York entertainment hub, Times square is home to the broadway theatre, and is decorated with giant digital billboards with flashy neon lights. At this exciting square, you can shop at major American retailers, enjoy mouth watering food or catch the most exciting show running at the theatre.

After breakfast, the day is free for you to explore New York on your own. You can also opt for one of our specially curated experiential tours, to enjoy New York city in a more intimate manner.

Overnight stay at hotel in New York.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will proceed to Washington DC.

Washington, DC, is the capital of the United States of America. The city was founded after the signing of the residence act in 1790, which dictated the construction of a new capital for the country. It is interesting to note however, that even before completion, the city was almost completely destroyed during the war of 1812 with Great Britain. Owing to it being the capital city, Washington DC is home to the president (White House), congress (Capital Building), judiciary (Supreme Court) and military (Pentagon). During the city tour, we will visit all these important landmarks and also explore the Korean and Lincoln Memorial.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Washington DC.

SEGV’S RECOMMENDATION – Washington DC, is home to 11 gigantic museums and a national zoo belonging to the world’s largest museum complex – the Smithsonian. Founded to preserve the heritage of the country and discover new knowledge, the museums are dedicated to the most diverse topics – ranging from African American History and Culture to National Air and Space museum. We recommend you visit the museum which meets your interests.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will proceed to Niagara Falls City. Enroute we will learn the art of chocolate making at Hershey’s Chocolate World in Pennsylvania.

Hershey’s, the maker of Kitkat and Cadburry chocolates, is the largest chocolate producer in the world. At the Hersey’s Chocolate World attraction in Pennsylvania you will learn about the process of chocolate making – the journey from cocoa beans to tasty chocolate bars – during the Hershey’s Chocolate Tour. For extra cost, chocolate enthusiasts can also create their own chocolate bars with their selected ingredients in an authentic factory experience and take it home in a personalised wrapper.

After the tour, we will proceed to Niagara falls city. Upon reaching, we will check-into the hotel and go for a night-time light show at Niagara falls.

Niagara falls is not one but actually a group of three waterfalls – Horseshoe falls, American Fall and Bridal Veil Fall – which are located close to each other from which water falls into the same basin, making it one of the largest waterfall in the world. During the night, the falls are brightly illuminated by colourful artificial lighting making it a mesmerising sight.

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After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the Niagara Falls for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Feel the full force of the waterfall directly falling over you on the ‘cave of the winds’ attraction at Niagara falls. For this, you have to take an elevator down the 175 ft Niagara Gorge to reach a series of walkways that brings you within inches of the Bridal Weil Falls. After this amazing experience, enjoy ‘maid of the mist’ – a 20 minute breathtaking boat ride to the largest of the three falls – Horseshoe Falls. The boat brings you close enough to the waterfall that you will get wet by the water bouncing off the falls.

After the tour, we will proceed to Buffalo airport to take a flight to Chicago. Evening is free for you to explore Chicago on your own.

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After breakfast at the hotel, we will proceed to explore the magnificent theme parks at Orlando.

Disney World – Disney World in Orlando is huge, 43 square miles, the size of the city of San Francisco. It comprises of 4 large theme parks, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, and 2 water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Each park has a different charm and is ideal for people of different age groups. While Magic Kingdom is suitable for toddlers, Epcot is suitable for older kids and adults. Animal Kingdom is focused on animal conservation and Hollywood Studios.

SeaWorld – One of the world’s favourite marine parks, the park features thrilling rides and exciting shows performed by the parks famous sea creatures such as dolphins, sea lion and orcas. Also you will find numerous sea faring animals in their natural habitats such as penguins, turtles and stingray. Visit sea world for an informative and fun experience

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After breakfast at the hotel, we will proceed to NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre for a day of space exploration.

The Kennedy Space Centre has been the primary launchpad for human spaceflight for NASA since it was built in 1968. Successful space missions like Apollo and space shuttle programs were carried out here. On this tour of Kennedy Space Centre, you get a chance to talk to a real life astronaut, operate a mars rover and get a close up view of Atlantis – a space shuttle that has been to space 33 times and orbited the Earth a total of 4,848 times.

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After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer to Port Canaveral to catch the Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas cruise to Bahamas.

Mariner of the Seas is an award winning ship loaded with fun activities that can be enjoyed with people of all ages. Kids can enjoy an intergalactic laser tag battle, bungee jump with a virtual headset and solve interesting puzzles in the onboard escape room.

Adults can head to the sports bar to catch a quick game, relax at the spa centre and enjoy mind-blowing live performances, from orchestra to circus performed on an ice-rink. The cruise has more than 20 dining and drinking options serving delicious cuisine from all across the world.

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After breakfast at the cruise, disembark at the Bahamian Capital city, Nassau.

Nassau, a pirate island in the 18th century, is now part of the British commonwealth after it was captured and colonized by the British Captain Woods Rogers in 1718. Today, the island and its neighbor, paradise island are famous for their white sand beaches, water sports activities and luxurious resorts. Other marine activities include swimming with stingrays and dolphins, and exploring the colourful coral reef on a glass-bottom boat.
Return to cruise for overnight stay.

SEGV’S RECOMMENDATION – Head over to Paradise Island and visit the world famous Atlantis resort. Home to the largest waterpark and some of the best casinos in the Carribean, Atlantis has numerous entertainment offerings. Apart from entertainment, the resort also has animal rehabilitation centres to protect marine wildlife. Here you can learn about the lives and play with animals like dolphins and sea lions in a close encounter.

Head over to the airport, to catch a flight to Las Vegas.

Fondly called as the ‘Sin City’, Las Vegas is the world’s premiere resort city known for its larger than life hotels, high roller casinos and thunderous nightlife. Located in the Mojave desert, the city is also the centre for big-budget stage shows with enthralling performances by the world’s best magicians, singers and acrobats. The scenic beauty around Las Vegas is astounding with steep canyons, rocky mountains and desert vegetation.

You are free to explore Las Vegas on your own. We hope you win big at the casino!

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SEGV’S RECOMMENDATION – The most famous part of Las Vegas, the Las Vegas strip is a 6.8 km long stretch which features some of the largest hotels, resorts and casinos in the world. We suggest you head to the neon-soaked strip for some Las Vegas style fun and amazing food. Watch the iconic fountains of Bellagio dance and enjoy the surreal city scape from the High Roller ferris wheel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will proceed to see the Hoover dam and the Grand Canyon.

Hoover dam was the world’s tallest dam when it was built in 1930s on the Colorado river. The creation of the dam led to the formation of America’s largest water reservoir – Lake Mead. The construction of this mammoth engineering marvel provided for employment opportunity during the worst financial crisis – the Great Depression. If you choose to do the optional tour, you get a chance to go down 500 ft below the dam’s crown to where the turbines are located and how the magic happens.

The Grand Canyon is a deep gorge which was carved by the Colorado River over millions of years. When John Newberry proposed this theory in 1858, it shook the world as it proved that the earth was much older than what people imagined at the time. The rocky landscape of the Grand Canyon National Park is mesmerising and the sight is bound to stay with you for the rest of your life. Enjoy a thrilling experiencing of walking over the Grand Canyon skywalk – a glass bridge protruding from a cliff which allows you to peer at the canyon floor 4000 ft below.

Return to Las Vegas to enjoy an eventful evening at your own leisure.

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SEGV’S RECOMMENDATION – Those looking for a surreal experience of the grand canyon and enjoy the aerial views of the Hoover dam and Lake mead can opt for a Grand Canyon aerial tour. During this tour, you can fly above one of the most beautiful natural wonder of the world in a small craft or helicopter for an exceptional experience.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will proceed to Los Angeles. We will check-in to the hotel and venture out for a city tour.

Los Angeles, home of Hollywood, is the third largest city in USA. Once a prized Mexican possession, the place grew into a prominent US city with the discovery of oil in the 1890s. A cultural epicentre, today, the city has more theatres and museums than any other city. The population of LA, is one of the most diverse in the world and new neighbourhoods emerge as more and more people are attracted to the ‘LA Lifestyle’ than ever before.

During the city tour, we will see the most popular landmarks associated with Hollywood, we will walk along the Hollywood walk of fame – where terrazo and bronze stars dedicated to the most popular celebrities have been embedded on the street. We will also see the Dolby theatre where Academy Awards or ‘Oscars’ are held every year. We will also drive by the TCL Chinese theatre, opened in 1926, it has held grand premiers for some of the most famous Hollywood films like George Lucas’s Star Wars. We will also drive by Sunset Strip, venue for some of the most famous music acts in history, and Beverly Hills area – the famous celebrity residence.

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After breakfast at the hotel, we will proceed to Universal Studios to learn how Hollywood movies are actually made!

Universal Studios Hollywoodin Los Angeles is one of the finest film studios in the world. Sets for some of the most famous movies such as Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Carribean, Indiana Jones and Transformers were created here. You can tour these and more during the 60-minute studio tour. Apart from this, enjoy thrilling rides based on your favourite movies – from a Harry Potter roller coaster ride to a live action show with explosive fireworks, and people jumping off jet skis based on the movie – Water World.

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After breakfast, we will drive to San Francisco. Enroute, we will stop at Solvang village and Paulo Alto.

Solvang is a city in Santa Barbara County, California which was founded by people from Denmark in 1911. This ‘Little Denmark’ offers a taste of Denmark in its food, architecture and sculptures. Here you will find Danish bakeries, streets named after Danish cities and even a little mermaid statue. The city is also home to popular museums such as Elverhoj Museum and Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum.

Palo Alto is the birthplace of Silicon Valley and home to Stanford University and some of the most elite tech companies in the world – google, Facebook, apple and more. Broad tree lined streets, historic buildings and vast open spaces and gardens give this city its unique character. During the tour, we will see headquarters of companies like google, apple and facebook. We will visit the Android Lawnto see the sculptures of various Android versions and visit Apple Visitor Centre for an insider tour of Apple Campus.

Later Proceed to San Francisco and Check-in at the hotel.

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SEGV’S RECOMMENDATION – Solvang is located in Santa Barbara Wine Country. A city with numerous wineries, it offers guided bike and walking tours where you ride through the vineyards in the region for wine tasting and enjoy a picnic lunch. Enjoy the wonderful scenery in the region as you learn about the popular wines in the region.

After breakfast, we will go on a city tour of San Francisco.

San Francisco is one of the largest cities in USA and a major technological and financial centre. Founded in 1776 by Spanish Colonists, it was named after St. Francis of Assisi. When gold was found in 1848, the ensuing gold rush helped the city grow in size, wealth and population. However, a 7.9 Magnitude earthquake that struck the city in 1906 destroyed three quarters of the city, leading to deaths of more than 3000 people. Today the city is home to major banking institutions and companies like Levis, Twitter, Salesfore etc.

During the San Francisco city tour, we will visit the famous Golden Gates bridge, a major landmark of the city. This engineering marvel was the largest and tallest suspension bridge in the world at the time of its construction. We will also visit Twin Peaks to get a beautiful panoramic view of the city. We will drive down Lombard street – a street on a steep hill with lots of sharp curves decorated with gardens. We will also visit Golden Gate Park, a 1000 acre park which has a Japanese tea garden and a flower conservatory.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, the day is free for you to explore San Francisco on your own. You can also opt for one of our specially curated experiential tours, to enjoy San Francisco in a more intimate manner.

Overnight stay at hotel.

SEGV’S RECOMMENDATION – Located one and quarter mile from San Francisco is Alcatraz Island, a maximum security prison that held some of the most dangerous criminals and psychopaths of all time, like Machine Gun Kelly and Al Capone. Designed by Federal Bureau of Prisons, the island earlier served as a civil war fort. The prison offers both day-time and night tours that add to the experience. The island offers excellent panoramic views of San Francisco City.

After breakfast, transfer to airport to board a flight to India. We check out from the hotel to leave for San Francisco International Airport.

Arrive home with pleasant memories of your USA tour organised by State Express Global Voyages, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime.