New York to Hollywood
New York to Hollywood
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable cultural journey from New York to Hollywood, exploring the diverse landscapes and iconic landmarks of the USA. This 16-night adventure offers a rich tapestry of experiences, from the historic streets of Philadelphia and Washington D.C. to the natural wonders of Niagara Falls and Yellowstone National Park. Discover the vibrant cities of Chicago and Las Vegas, and marvel at the majestic Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon. Travel in comfort aboard an air-conditioned motor coach with Wi-Fi, guided by a professional multilingual Tour Manager. Highlights include visits to the Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Enjoy the flexibility of independent dining and the convenience of included hotel accommodations, taxes, and porterage services. This tour promises a captivating blend of history, nature, and entertainment, culminating in the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : New York City Arrival
Location: New York City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Millennium Downtown New York, New York, or similar
Arrive in New York City and transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet with your Tour Director in the evening.
Day 2 : New York > Philadelphia > Washington, D.C.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C., or similar
We depart New York for Philadelphia, where we spend the morning exploring the historic district of the City of Brotherly Love and the birthplace of a Nation. See the Liberty Bell, and stroll through Independence National Historic Park and Mall. Then continue to the Nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.
Day 3 : Washington, D.C.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C., or similar
Enjoy a city tour with such highlights as the U.S. Capital Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House, and Arlington National Cemetery, site of the JFK Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute or simply stroll the banks of the Potomac River.
Day 4 : Washington, D.C. > Gettysburg > Niagara Falls, Canada
Location: Gettysburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Cairn Croft, Niagara Falls, or similar
Today, visit Gettysburg National Military Park, the site of one of the most decisive battles during the American Civil War, and the place where Abraham Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. We then travel through upstate New York to Buffalo and finally cross the international border into Canada, where the thundering noise and mist of Niagara Falls permeate the air.
Day 5 : Niagara Falls, Canada> The Great Lakes > Detroit
Location: Detroit
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Best Western Greenfield Inn, Detroit, or similar
Spend the morning sightseeing at Niagara Falls. Stroll along Table Rock and view the thundering waters of Horseshoe Falls. In the late afternoon, return to the United States, crossing the border and continuing to your hotel in a suburb of Detroit, known as “Motor City USA”. Enjoy an evening at leisure.
Day 6 : Detroit > Chicago
Location: Chicago
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificient Mile, Chicago, or similar
This morning starts with first a visit to the Rouge Factory followed by the Henry Ford Museum. After time exploring the many exhibits of the museum we will visit the nearby Ford plant and watch a modern production vehicle roll off the ever-busy factory floor. We then leave the Motor City behind and travel inland to the south of Lake Michigan to reach Chicago for your overnight stay.
Day 7 : Chicago
Location: Chicago
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown Magnificient Mile, Chicago, or similar
Today we will enjoy a short tour of the city’s highlights including Lake Shore Drive, the Magnificent Mile, and Navy Pier. The Windy City’s stunning high-rise architecture and one of the world’s tallest buildings, the Willis Tower (admission not included), provide a dramatic backdrop for this cultural and financial center. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 8 : Chicago > Mississippi River Crossing > Sioux Falls
Location: Sioux Falls
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Comfort Inn Sioux City, Sioux Falls, or similar
Travel through Midwest farm country abundant in cornfields, wheat fields, and dairy farms. Then we cross the mighty Mississippi River and travel into the state of Iowa to arrive just as Lewis & Clark did 200 years ago on the banks of the Missouri River. Overnight in Sioux Falls.
Day 9 : Sioux Falls > Badlands > Mt. Rushmore > Rapid City
Location: Badlands National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore, Rapid City, or similar
Travel westward through the grasslands of South Dakota and onwards to Badlands National Park, once home to the buffalo and antelope, and filled with strange shaped and colorful rock formations. Then we continue on to the Black Hills, sacred to the Plains Indians and home to Mount Rushmore, an enormous monument to four great American presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt.
Day 10 : Rapid City > Bighorn Mountains > Cody
Location: Cody
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Cody, Cody, or similar
Enter the state of Wyoming, which has twelve mountain ranges intermixed with deserts and rolling grasslands, and continue to Cody for the night. If overnight in Cody is not possible due to weather or adverse road conditions in Yellowstone, overnight will be in Billings/Livingston, Montana.
Day 11 : Cody > Yellowstone
Location: Yellowstone National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Yellowstone Park Hotel, Yellowstone, or similar
Drive past the mountains in Wyoming to Yellowstone, America’s first National Park, and enjoy a sightseeing tour of this immense geothermal wonderland including geysers, waterfalls, wildlife, and canyons. Highlights will include Yellowstone Lake, Old Faithful, Yellowstone Canyon’s majestic falls, and the beautiful Hayden Valley.
Day 12 : Yellowstone > Grand Teton > Salt Lake City
Location: Salt Lake City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites, Salt Lake City, or similar
Travel through Grand Teton National Park (weather permitting) and see awesome mountain peaks towering over 13,000 ft. (4,000 meters). Visit the Snake River Outlook and try your eye at capturing the stunning landscape made famous by Ansel Adam’s iconic shot. This prairie land is home to wild buffalo (Tatonka!), moose, and elk. Later, arrive in Utah, known for the Mormon Community, and take a short tour of its capital, Salt Lake City. The followers of Brigham Young built one of the best-planned cities in the country. See the State Capital building and visit the famed Temple Square and the Tabernacle before arriving at the hotel for the evening. May we suggest dinner at the Rooftop Restaurant for panoramic views of Temple Square (optional).
Day 13 : Salt Lake City > Bryce Canyon
Location: Bryce Canyon National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Bryce View Lodge, Bryce Canyon, or similar
Continue today to spectacular Bryce Canyon, where a tour through a multi-colored world of sandstone spires and pinnacles, “hoodoos”, will dazzle the eye. This evening, weather permitting, be sure to gaze upon the spectacular night sky filled with sparkling stars and brilliant constellations.
Day 14 : Bryce Canyon > Lake Powell > Grand Canyon > Flagstaff
Location: Grand Canyon National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Days Hotel Flagstaff, Flagstaff, or similar
Depart Bryce Canyon this morning and journey to stunning Lake Powell, where crystal blue water laps against towering red-rock canyon walls. Lake Powell is the second-largest man-made lake in America, and one in a series of lakes formed by the damming of the Colorado River. Then visit colossal Grand Canyon National Park, one of the seven great natural wonders of the world. Stop at the Canyon rim to fully experience this mile-deep canyon’s plunging gorges, rising spires, extinct volcanoes, and below the rim, the winding Colorado River. Overnight in Flagstaff, a famed stop on Historic Route 66.
Day 15 : Flagstaff > Seligman/Route 66 > Las Vegas
Location: Las Vegas
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Luxor Las Vegas, Las Vegas, or similar
This morning depart Flagstaff and travel on to Las Vegas, the dazzling “Entertainment Capital of the World”. Along the way, pass through Seligman, a town built along the famed Route 66 that looks as if it were frozen in time sixty years ago. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore the famous Las Vegas Strip.
Day 16 : Las Vegas > Mojave Desert > Beverly Hills > Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX, Los Angeles, or similar
Travel to Los Angeles via the Mojave Desert, home of the world’s tallest thermometer, at 134 feet (41 meters) high. Clusters of unique Joshua trees dot the mountainous landscape. Upon arrival in Los Angeles, you will enjoy a tour through the City of Angels including Hollywood, Sunset Strip, and parts of Beverly Hills, after which your tour concludes.
Day 17 : Los Angeles Departure
Location: Los Angeles
Transfer independently to the airport for your return flight. The option to enhance your trip to 20-days including coastal California and ending in San Francisco is also available.
What's Included
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Hotel Accommodations
16-nights hotel accommodations as specified or similar with a private bath and/or shower.
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Tour Manager
Services of a professional multilingual Tour Manager throughout.
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Welcome Drink
A welcome drink is included.
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Philadelphia Tour
Explore the birthplace of America in Philadelphia and visit the Liberty Bell.
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Washington DC Tour
Grand city tour of Washington DC.
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National Mall
Stroll the National Mall and its famous memorials (Lincoln, Washington, and more).
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Gettysburg Experience
Experience Gettysburg, the most famous battle site in the American Civil War.
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Niagara Falls Visit
Visit Niagara Falls and the renowned Floral Clock with Westminster Chimes.
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Henry Ford Museum
Visit the Henry Ford Museum and an automobile production plant.
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Chicago Orientation Tour
Orientation tour of downtown Chicago including Lake Shore Drive, Navy Pier & the Magnificent Mile.
What's Not Included
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Airfare
Airfare unless specified in the tour itinerary is not included.
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Meals
Meals are not included in order to allow for more flexibility.
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Personal Expenses
Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance is not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities are not included.
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Pre and Post Accommodation
Pre and Post Accommodation is not included.
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Airport Transfers
Airport Transfers are not included.
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Other Exclusions
Everything that is not mentioned in included is excluded.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with transportation provided by a comfortable air-conditioned motor coach equipped with Wi-Fi throughout, ensuring a smooth journey from New York to Los Angeles with stops at iconic locations along the way.
Accommodation
Enjoy 16-nights of comfortable hotel accommodations with private bath and/or shower, staying at renowned hotels such as the Doubletree by Hilton Metropolitan in New York City, Washington Hilton in D.C., and the Luxor Las Vegas, among others.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 16-nights hotel accommodations with a private bath and/or shower, staying at hotels such as the Doubletree by Hilton Metropolitan in New York City, the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., and similar accommodations in other locations.
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Is there a tour guide provided throughout the trip?
Yes, the services of a professional multilingual Tour Manager are provided throughout the tour.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
Transportation is provided by a comfortable air-conditioned motor coach equipped with Wi-Fi throughout the tour.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Meals are not included in the tour package to allow for more flexibility.
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What are some of the key attractions visited on this tour?
Key attractions include the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, a grand city tour of Washington D.C., Gettysburg National Military Park, Niagara Falls, the Henry Ford Museum, Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and a tour of Los Angeles including Hollywood. ...more ...less
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour?
No, airport transfers are not included in the tour package.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2005
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, please enquire for details, we'll be happy to assist wherever we can.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.
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Free Date Changes
Omega Tours allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Omega Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform omega tours, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Omega Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 CAD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of omega tours charges.
Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
New York to Hollywood
17 Days Starting in New York, NY, USA and ending in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Visiting: New York City, Washington, D.C., Gettysburg, Detroit, Chicago, Sioux Falls, Badlands National Park, Cody, Yellowstone National Park, Salt Lake City, Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Las Vegas, Los Angeles ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1154
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
13-99