Western United States
Los Angeles (3) – Las Vegas (2) – San Francisco (2)
Day 1 | Istanbul – Los Angeles
Meeting at Istanbul Airport at 05:00. After passport control, check-in and customs procedures, departure to Los Angeles, one of the largest cities in the United States, with Turkish Airlines flight TK 179 at 08:25.
After an approximately 11-hour flight, arrival in Los Angeles at 11:55. Upon arrival, meeting with our private vehicle waiting at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
As hotel rooms will be available after 15:00, guests may relax in the lobby or optionally join the Los Angeles & Santa Monica Tour, organized by the guide.
Our first stop will be Hollywood Boulevard, familiar from many movies. Here we will see the Kodak Theatre (now known as the Dolby Theatre), where the Academy Awards are held; the Chinese Theatre, famous for movie premieres; the hand and footprint impressions of cinema and music stars; and the Walk of Fame. From this area, you will also have the opportunity to photograph the iconic Hollywood Sign.
We then proceed via the famous Sunset Strip to Santa Monica Boulevard and arrive in Beverly Hills, where we will see its well-known symbol. Afterwards, we will take a short walk along the famous Rodeo Drive, home to the world’s most luxurious stores and filming location of the movie Pretty Woman, and see the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, where stars such as Elvis Presley and John Lennon once resided.
After leaving Rodeo Drive, we head to Downtown Los Angeles, the city center. Sites to be seen include Olvera Street, the skyscrapers forming the city skyline, and the historic areas dating back to the city’s foundation.
Following the tour, transfer to the hotel, room allocation, and free time for rest. In the evening, guests may optionally join the Santa Monica Tour, where they can enjoy drinks at stylish cafés, watch street performers, and have dinner at one of the local restaurants.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 | Los Angeles
Free time in the morning. Guests who wish may join the optional San Diego Tour organized by the guide.
In San Diego, frequently voted as one of America’s most beautiful cities, our first stop will be La Jolla, famous for its seal beaches and coastline. Here you will witness the harmony of nature and luxury residences and enjoy photo opportunities.
We then continue to Old Town, the birthplace of California, where you will experience an atmosphere reminiscent of Mexico. After Old Town, we visit Seaport Village, the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier (photo stop only), the Unconditional Surrender Statue symbolizing World War II, and Coronado Island, home to the historic Hotel Del Coronado, the largest wooden building in the United States and filming location of Some Like It Hot.
Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Note: The USS Midway aircraft carrier will be visited from the outside only for photography.
Day 3 | Los Angeles
Free time in the morning. Guests may optionally join the Universal Studios Tour, offering the opportunity to explore the heart of the American film industry.
During this tour, you will visit one of the world’s largest theme parks and learn how iconic films that shaped the American dream were produced, while enjoying thrilling rides and attractions. Universal Studios, with creative consultancy by renowned director Steven Spielberg, is recognized as the world’s leading studio and theme park.
With over 40 shows, movie sets, and attractions, the park provides an immersive experience that makes you feel as if you are inside the movies themselves.
Free time after the tour.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 | Los Angeles – Las Vegas
Departure from the hotel in the morning toward Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of Nevada and home to the world’s largest hotels.
If there is sufficient group participation, we will stop en route at Calico Ghost Town, a former silver mining town and a classic example of the cowboy towns often seen in American movies.
After an approximately 4.5-hour journey, arrival and transfer to the hotel. Rooms will be available after 16:00. Guests may optionally join the Las Vegas Combination Tour organized by the guide.
This tour includes a visit to the Las Vegas Strip, followed by a shopping stop at a mall and a visit to The Sphere, a newly completed attraction that has gained worldwide fame. We then proceed to Downtown Las Vegas to experience the vibrant Fremont Street Experience, where guests may enjoy zip-lining, dining, or shopping during free time.
Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 5 | Las Vegas
Free time in the morning. Guests may join the optional Grand Canyon Tour, a must-see experience.
After approximately 2 hours of travel, arrival at the Grand Canyon. Boarding shuttle buses for sightseeing. At Eagle Point, guests will have the opportunity to take spectacular photos from beside an 800-meter cliff and see traditional Hualapai Native American dwellings.
We then proceed to Guano Point, where we enjoy another breathtaking view while tasting meals prepared by the Hualapai people. Afterward, return to Las Vegas.
Guests will also have the opportunity to meet the Hualapai Native Americans, guardians of this natural wonder, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
Optional Helicopter Tour – USD 300:
Guests wishing to enhance their experience may descend by helicopter to the Colorado River. After landing, a boat tour on the river is included, followed by a return flight with stunning canyon views.
Note: Helicopter tours must be requested at least a few days before departure to be guaranteed.
In the evening, enjoy a walk along the Las Vegas Strip and watch outdoor hotel shows. Transfers will be arranged for guests wishing to attend world-famous Las Vegas shows. Casinos with thousands of tables and slot machines await those who wish to try their luck.
Overnight at the hotel.
Note: During summer, the Grand Canyon tour departs earlier due to high midday temperatures.
Day 6 | Las Vegas – San Francisco
Transfer to Las Vegas Airport in the morning and domestic flight to San Francisco. Upon arrival, meeting with the guide and transfer to the hotel.
As rooms will be available after 15:00, guests may relax in the lobby or optionally join the San Francisco City Tour. Sites include Civic Center, Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Twin Peaks, Haight & Ashbury, Palace of Fine Arts, and Lombard Street.
After free time for dinner, return to the hotel.
Overnight stay.
Day 7 | San Francisco
Free time in the morning. Guests may optionally join the Muir Woods National Park & San Francisco Premium Outlet Tour.
Muir Woods National Monument, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, is famous for its towering ancient redwood trees. Walking paths wind through Cathedral Grove and Bohemian Grove along Redwood Creek, offering a glimpse into America’s national parks.
Afterward, shopping time at the Premium Outlet. Return to the hotel and free time.
Overnight stay.
Day 8 | San Francisco – Istanbul
Check-out in the morning and free time until the flight. Guests may optionally join the Sausalito – Alcatraz (by boat) – Fisherman’s Wharf – Cable Car – Union Square Tour.
Travel to Sausalito, once home to high-ranking officials and now one of the wealthiest residential areas, by vehicle or boat depending on seasonal conditions. Enjoy a waterfront walk and coffee with San Francisco views.
On the return boat trip, photograph Alcatraz Island, once considered the world’s most inescapable prison. The boat docks at Pier 39, where sea lions can be observed. After free lunch, enjoy a scenic ride on the iconic Cable Cars to Union Square, followed by free time in the Fashion District and Chinatown.
Transfer to San Francisco Airport in the late afternoon and departure to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK 080 at 18:45.
Overnight on board.
Day 9 | Istanbul
Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 18:15 local time.
End of the tour.
Important Note
Daily tour schedules may be adjusted by the guide in terms of day and time, provided the content remains unchanged, for operational convenience and participant comfort.
Services Included
- Economy class round-trip airfare with Turkish Airlines: Istanbul – Los Angeles / San Francisco – Istanbul
- Economy class domestic flight Las Vegas – San Francisco including baggage allowance (2 pieces / max. 23 kg)
- Airport taxes and flight insurance
- 3 nights accommodation at 4* DoubleTree by Hilton LA Downtown (room only)
- 2 nights accommodation at 4* Treasure Island Hotel, Las Vegas (room only)
- 2 nights accommodation at 4* Galleria Park Union Square Hotel, San Francisco (room only)
- Resort fees and city taxes
- All transfers
- Professional Turkish-speaking tour guide services
Services Not Included
- International departure tax
- Breakfasts
- Lunches and dinners
- Personal expenses
- Guide and driver tips (USD 5 per person per day recommended in the USA)
- Optional tours specified as extra
