Grand Tour of the USA - The Great West 2026-27
LOS ANGELES - PHOENIX - GRAND CANYON - MONUMENT VALLEY - ANTELOPE CANYON - BRYCE CANYON - ZION NATIONAL PARK - LAS VEGAS - YOSEMITE PARK - SAN FRANCISCO
Grand Tour of the USA - The Great West 2026-27 is a Guiness Travel escorted group tour in United States: 12 days by plane, with a tour leader from Italy. Participation fee from 6.300,00 € per person. Required document: Passport + online ESTA authorisation.
Grand Tour of the USA - The Great West 2026-27
LOS ANGELES - PHOENIX - GRAND CANYON - MONUMENT VALLEY - ANTELOPE CANYON - BRYCE CANYON - ZION NATIONAL PARK - LAS VEGAS - YOSEMITE PARK - SAN FRANCISCO
12 days starting from
6.300,00 €
The departure dates for this tour have not been published yet: contact us for information.
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- 6 dinners in hotels/restaurants
- 1 dinner on the Navajo reservation in Monument Valley
- Antelope Canyon excursion
- guide travelling with the group for the entire tour
- all scheduled admission fees included
- 2 by-night excursions with coach and guide
- family accommodation with the option of a quadruple room (family accommodation normally consists of a room with two standard double beds or two three-quarter beds)
- excellent flight combination with ITA Airways
- travel exclusively in a group of no more than 25 people
Why this tour?
- to visit the great national parks of the West
- to admire Monument Valley
- to be moved by the sight of the Grand Canyon, a visit worth the journey in itself
Description
Monument Valley with a Navajo guide, a unique experience.
We set off from the hotel in Kayenta by minivan. The tour inside the valley lasts around two and a half hours and takes in the “classic” spots such as John Ford Point (made famous by the film Stagecoach), the Three Sisters, the Mittens and Artist Point, but also places not open to everyone: Sun’s Eye, Ear of the Wind, and entry to and a visit inside a Hogan (the traditional Navajo dwelling), with an introduction to Navajo culture and a meeting with a weaver. At the end of the tour we arrive in a part of the valley where another guide will already have started preparing the fire for dinner. Dinner consists of steak, salad, Navajo bread, corn and beans, with water and lemonade to drink. Monument Valley is a deeply spiritual place, and the tour inside the valley with dinner, amid the silence, the colours of the red earth and the blue of the sky, is one of the most beautiful experiences of this itinerary.
The Grand Canyon, one of the most beautiful and moving places in the world, lies in the northern part of the state of Arizona, for the most part within Grand Canyon National Park, one of the first national parks in the United States of America. It is an immense gorge carved over more than 5 million years by the Colorado River, and its dimensions are staggering: a long cut some 446 kilometres in length, up to 1,600 metres deep in places and varying in width from 500 metres to 27 kilometres. It is astonishing how, thanks to the erosive action of the Colorado River and its tributaries, almost two million years of our planet’s history have been brought to light. The climate in summer is hot by day and cool at night, while in winter it is cold with frequent heavy snowfalls. Temperatures are also generally lower on the North Rim than on the South Rim, owing to the difference in altitude. If you wish to visit the Grand Canyon, remember that there are two different sides to see: the North Rim, open from May to October, with a single entrance from Jacob Lake, and the South Rim, open all year round with two entrances, one to the east and one to the west; the latter is also the better equipped for tourists and the more visited, since you can drive along the road leading to the main scenic overlooks as far as the Visitor Center. In March 2007, after almost three years of work, the SkyWalk was opened at Grand Canyon West: a steel and glass bridge that lets you walk suspended over the Grand Canyon at a height of 1,200 metres. Although we are not far from warm California, in the winter months the climate is fairly harsh, with temperatures around freezing in the coldest months such as November, December and January, which are also very rainy months with heavy snowfalls. The best time to visit Grand Canyon National Park is summer, when there are many hours of sunshine and temperatures are not excessively high. Of course, one of the best ways to take in the wonders of the Grand Canyon is a helicopter excursion, which lets you admire the grandeur of the Grand Canyon from above and “fly” between its many-coloured rock walls. It is equally worthwhile to walk (though there is also a very well-organised shuttle bus service inside the park) the road leading to the various “viewpoints”, where you can stop and admire this marvellous spectacle that only nature can offer. The landscape of the Grand Canyon is spectacular, hard to describe in words without diminishing it; once you reach the Park and look out over the gorge, no photograph will do it justice: your eyes will be filled with this unique and unforgettable spectacle of nature.
Itinerary
Day 1
ITALY – LOS ANGELES
Departure on ITA Airways scheduled flights to Los Angeles – on arrival transfer to the hotel – dinner at leisure - overnight stay.
Day 2 · 600 km.
LOS ANGELES – PHOENIX
Breakfast at the hotel - departure for Phoenix - short stop in Palm Springs (set in the heart of the California desert, Palm Springs is an oasis of luxury and relaxation, famous for its hot springs, its modernist architecture and its majestic palm trees) - lunch at leisure – panoramic tour of Phoenix (the lively capital of Arizona offers a fascinating mix of metropolitan culture and natural beauty. Surrounded by towering cacti and breathtaking desert landscapes, the city is a paradise for lovers of outdoor adventure and the contemporary arts scene) - dinner in a restaurant - evening at leisure - tour leader on hand – overnight stay.
Day 3
Breakfast at the hotel – departure for Sedona - visit to the town - followed by a stop at Oak Creek Canyon - continuation to the Grand Canyon - visit to the spectacular National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (the Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the world, with its towering rock walls and deep chasms. This vast canyon, shaped by the Colorado River, offers extraordinary views and a unique lesson in geology. An unmissable place for anyone wishing to admire nature in all its grandeur) – lunch at leisure - dinner at the hotel - evening at leisure - tour leader on hand – overnight stay.
Day 4 · 300 km.
GRAND CANYON - MONUMENT VALLEY - KAYENTA
Breakfast at the hotel – departure for Monument Valley, the iconic landmark of the South West, a series of natural monuments to see, photograph and enjoy while evoking the Old West - lying on the border between the states of Arizona and Utah, the area is part of Navajo Nation Parks & Recreation and is a Tribal Park run entirely by the Navajo – lunch at leisure - typical Native American dinner in the valley – overnight stay at the hotel in Kayenta.
Day 5 · 410 km.
KAYENTA - PAGE - ANTELOPE CANYON - BRYCE CANYON
Breakfast at the hotel – departure for Page – Antelope Canyon excursion by jeep with a Navajo guide - admission to Horseshoe Bend - visit to the Great Dam and the Lake – continuation to Bryce Canyon – lunch at leisure - dinner at the hotel - evening at leisure - tour leader on hand – overnight stay.
Day 6 · 390 km.
BRYCE CANYON - ZION - LAS VEGAS
Breakfast at the hotel – visit to Bryce Canyon – continuation to Zion National Park –lunch at leisure - visit to the park (located in Utah, it is famous for its impressive sandstone canyons and majestic rock formations. With its scenic trails and spectacular views, it offers visitors a unique experience immersed in nature. Zion is a paradise for outdoor lovers, with its combination of breathtaking landscapes and biodiversity) – afternoon arrival in Las Vegas - dinner at leisure - after dinner, Las Vegas by night: panoramic tour by private coach with guide, with various stops in front of the hotels to see the shows and attractions – overnight stay.
Day 7
LAS VEGAS
Breakfast at the hotel – in the morning guided visit to Las Vegas (panoramic city tour) - Las Vegas, the city that never sleeps, is an oasis of glittering lights in the Nevada desert. With its iconic casinos, world-class shows and lively nightlife, it is the ideal place for anyone seeking non-stop fun and entertainment. Las Vegas captivates with its unique atmosphere and its blend of luxury and extravagance - lunch at leisure - afternoon at leisure to relax and/or explore independently - tour leader on hand - dinner at leisure - evening at leisure - tour leader on hand – overnight stay.
Day 8 · 560 km.
LAS VEGAS – DEATH VALLEY “the valley below sea level” – MAMMOTH LAKES
Breakfast at the hotel - departure for Death Valley – visit to the famous valley, which lies below sea level - lunch at leisure – evening arrival in Mammoth Lakes - dinner at the hotel - evening at leisure – tour leader on hand – overnight stay.
Day 9 · 450 km.
MAMMOTH LAKES - YOSEMITE PARK “UNESCO World Heritage Site” – SAN FRANCISCO
Breakfast at the hotel - in the morning visit to Yosemite Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Yosemite Park is a corner of unspoilt nature, famous for its towering granite walls, spectacular waterfalls and vast sequoia forests. Located in California, it is a haven for nature lovers, offering breathtaking views and opportunities for exploration in an extraordinarily beautiful and varied setting) – lunch at leisure - in the afternoon transfer to San Francisco - dinner at the hotel/restaurant – evening at leisure – tour leader on hand – overnight stay.
Day 10
SAN FRANCISCO
Breakfast at the hotel – full day devoted to a visit to the city with guide (panoramic tour of the city taking in its most famous attractions: Pier 39, the Cable Car, Lombard Street, the Golden Gate, the Victorian houses of Alamo Square, the Castro and Chinatown districts – excursion to Sausalito and Muir Woods) - lunch at leisure – dinner in a restaurant – after dinner, San Francisco by night: panoramic tour by private coach with guide – overnight stay.
Day 11
SAN FRANCISCO – ITALY
Breakfast at the hotel – transfer to the airport - departure from San Francisco on ITA Airways scheduled flights for the return to Italy – dinner on board - overnight flight.
Day 12
ITALY
In flight – arrival in Italy.
Prices
- return journey Italy/Los Angeles/San Francisco/Italy on ITA Airways scheduled flights
- airport/hotel transfers and return
- accommodation in 3/4-star hotels on a half-board basis as per the programme (2 dinners excluded)
- tour of the United States by luxury GT coach
- buffet breakfasts
- guided tours as indicated, with a touring guide for the entire duration of the tour and specialist local guides at certain sites
- admission to all the museums and sites indicated
- taxes, VAT
- tour leader from Italy for departures from Rome
- tour leader Los Angeles/San Francisco for those departing from other airports
- evening excursions
tips (on arrival the tour leader collects a single amount of approximately €60.00, which is used to tip the guides throughout the tour), drinks with meals, E.S.T.A. and anything not expressly indicated.
Entrance fees
The travel package includes the following admissions: Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Death Valley, Yosemite Park, Muir Woods National Monument, Sausalito Ferry.
Our hotels
LOS ANGELES
HOTEL HILTON AIRPORT or similar 4-star
PHOENIX
HOTEL POINTE HILTON TAPATIO CLIFFS or similar 4-star
GRAND CANYON
GRAN CANYON PLAZA or similar 3-star superior
KAYENTA
HOTEL HAMPTON INN or similar 3-star superior
BRYCE CANYON
HOTEL RUBY’S INN or similar 3-star superior
www.brycecanyoncampgrounds.com
LAS VEGAS
HOTEL LUXOR & CASINO or similar 4-star
MAMMOTH LAKES
HOTEL MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN INN or similar 3-star superior
SAN FRANCISCO
HOTEL HILTON UNION SQUARE or similar 4-star
Info and schedule
N.B. The scheduled visits may be swapped between days depending on museum opening hours or for technical reasons, but the programme remains unchanged.
- Required document: Passport + online ESTA authorisation
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 12 days by plane, with a Guiness tour leader from Italy.
How much does it cost?
The individual participation fee starts from 6.300,00 € by plane.
What does the price include?
return journey Italy/Los Angeles/San Francisco/Italy on ITA Airways scheduled flights; airport/hotel transfers and return; accommodation in 3/4-star hotels on a half-board basis as per the programme (2 dinners excluded); tour of the United States by luxury GT coach; buffet breakfasts; guided tours as indicated, with a touring guide for the entire duration of the tour and specialist local guides at certain sites; admission to all the museums and sites indicated; taxes, VAT; tour leader from Italy for departures from Rome; tour leader Los Angeles/San Francisco for those departing from other airports; evening excursions
What is not included in the price?
tips (on arrival the tour leader collects a single amount of approximately €60.00, which is used to tip the guides throughout the tour), drinks with meals, E.S.T.A. and anything not expressly indicated.
Which documents are required?
Passport + online ESTA authorisation
Can I cancel?
Cancel without penalty up to 45 days in advance
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