new york city skyline
The iconic harlem streets in New York
Fifth Avenue New York
day 1
Day 1
Belgium / New York / New-York City Sightseeing tour
Yeah, America, here we come! We leave in the morning with a direct flight from Brussels to New York. Our tour leader will help you check in and you will meet the group. Arrival at Newark or JFK airport around noon Together with your tour leader you start with a city tour of the Big Apple. You are immediately overwhelmed by the skyline of this metropolis. Together we enjoy a 3-course dinner (optional) in an Irish Pub near The Empire State Building. Around 8 pm we depart for the beautiful hotel Sheraton Parsippany (or equivalent) where you can recover from the trip and enjoy the facilities (spa, fitness, sauna, jacuzzi,...).
Day 2
Day 2
Downtown NY / Boat tour / Ground Zero / Wall Street / Little Italy
After breakfast (included), we depart around 8:30 a.m. for Manhattan where our exploration of Downtown NY begins. Our local guide walks us through the impressive complex of Ground Zero with the literal highlight: the new Freedom Tower. We admire the Memorial Pools there and also walk through Santiago Calatrava's Oculus. This intriguing place clearly shows the resilience of Americans after the terrible tragedy of 9/11. Around noon, we head to the East River to embark on a scenic boat ride. We sail under Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge towards Statue of Liberty where we have a long photo stop (optional). Afterwards, we ride our bus to Little Italy for lunch (optional) in a typical Italian trattoria where the great Enrico Caruso once sang. The rest of the afternoon you have free time to explore the beautiful neighborhoods of Soho and Greenwich Village on your own or you can take a walk across Brooklyn Bridge. In the evening we will take you for dinner at a prime location near Times Square (optional) and then return to the hotel.
Day 3
Day 3
Midtown / Rockefeller Centre / Broadway Musical
Today after breakfast we leave for the impressive Midtown. Together with the guide this morning we discover Central Park, Fifth avenue, Times Square, ... and many other mythical places ... sometimes by coach, sometimes on foot. Mid-day we will visit the 77-floor Rockefeller Tower with a VIP entry pass (optional). So opportunity to discover New York from the "Top of the Rock": the panoramic deck of the Rockefeller Centre with a breathtaking view of the city. Today we will have "Mexican" lunch and enjoy a variety of family-style offerings. During the free afternoon you can shop, visit a museum or stroll in Central Park. Plenty of choices ... In the evening we do not provide dinner but you will have the opportunity to visit a real Broadway musical with the group (optional). Musicals in Manhattan guarantee entertainment of the highest quality, so it is highly recommended that you take your tour guide's suggestion. (extra option)
Day 4
Day 4
Harlem / The Bronx / Las Vegas
Did you leave on Thursday, Friday or Saturday? Then you can enjoy a "real" gospel today. We visit a local small community who want to share their day of prayer with us. It is a moving experience to witness their vibrant celebration (optional). Accompanied by our experienced tour leader/guide, we then explore neighborhoods previously inaccessible, even to the police ... Harlem and the Bronx. We lunch locally and enjoy "soul food" in buffet form. In the early evening we leave for Las Vegas where we arrive late. If you have a lot of energy left, ... Then you can have a cocktail (not included) by the pool or do another walk on the Strip!
day 5
Day 5
Las Vegas on your own...
After your full American breakfast, enjoy a full free day to explore fascinating Las Vegas on your own. The Venetian, Cesars Palace, Paris Las Vegas, New York New York ... these accessible hotels will amaze you every time with their interiors and give you an unforgettable experience! Or ... you can also take a gamble? It's all possible ... This is your adventure!!!
day 6
Day 6
Zion NP / Kanab
After our breakfast (included) leave Las Vegas early towards Zion National Park (3 hour drive). Arrival in the late morning and free lunch nearby. Free visit to the park with its countless activities and hiking trails. With navettes from Zion NP you can move around the canyon. For example, you can hike through the narrow canyon of the Virgin River or you can go uphill to enjoy a unique panaroma. In the summer months, you can also swim there in the fresh water to the breathtaking Red Narrows Canyon. Around 4 p.m. we drive to Kanab via the beautiful and fascinating route over Mount Carmel. After several enchanting photo stops we arrive in Kanab where we sleep and dine oa known from the films of John Wayne. Cowboy dinner (optional).
Day 7
Day 7
Kanab / Lake Powell / Antelope Canyon
Today we experience one of the highlights of this trip. We start with a visit to Lake Powell dam and stop at the visitor center. Afterwards we take an unforgettable hike through Lower Antelope Canyon. This narrow canyon (with a ladder here and there) is unique and offers a beautiful color palette that is different at every turn. Be sure to keep your camera handy to capture the colorful walls of this canyon. After lunch, we will drive to another unique panoramic point of the Colorado River : The Horseshoe Bend. Also here you can take beautiful pictures. In the afternoon we then continue our route towards the Grand Canyon. Evening check-in at our hotel in Williams + buffet dinner (optional). Overnight stay at the Grand Railway Hotel in Williams.
day 8
Day 8
Grand Canyon
After breakfast (included), we drive to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. These spectacular rock formations were created after thousands of years of erosion and by the force of the Colorado River water. There are numerous hiking trails with breathtaking views of the river flowing through the canyon nearly 1,500 m below. Distant travel within the park can be done with park navettes that stop at all places of interest. Besides hiking, you can also take a spectacular helicopter flight, visit the IMAX theater or have a snack and a drink in one of the many cozy establishments. Around 5 pm we drive back to our hotel where we can again enjoy the hotel's extensive cold and hot buffet. (optional)
day 9
Day 9
Williams / Las Vegas
Our way back to Las Vegas is far from boring ... We drive along the legendary Route 66 and stop at a nostalgic place where old timers make us relive the atmosphere of yesteryear. A little later we drive again through fascinating landscapes and among others past the Hoover Dam. Around 3 pm we arrive back in Las Vegas and can still enjoy what the city has to offer. Would you like to join us on Freemont Street?
day 10 + 11