DAY 01 ISTANBUL – LOS ANGELES, USA
Meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at 05:00. After check-in and passport control procedures, flight to Los Angeles, one of Turkish Airlines' longest routes, on direct flight TK 179 at 08:00. Arrival at 11:45 local time on the same day. Before transferring to our hotel with our private vehicle waiting for us, we will conduct our Los Angeles city tour. Our first stop in the second largest city in the USA, known as the City of Angels, will be Hollywood Boulevard. After seeing the Walk of Fame, which you will remember from movies, and the Kodak Theater (Dolby Theater), we will photograph the famous Hollywood sign. Afterwards, passing through Sunset Boulevard, we arrive at the Beverly Hills area. After visiting this chic area, which has been the setting for many films and houses world-famous stores, we will head to the downtown area of the city. Transfer to our hotel after the tour and check-in procedures. Overnight stay tonight is at our hotel located in the city center.
DAY 02 LOS ANGELES, USA
Today, guests who wish may join the optional Universal Studios Tour, the heart of the American film industry, organized by their guide. During the tour, you will experience how many famous movies are filmed and participate in many fun activities at Universal Studios, considered one of the world's most famous amusement parks. After the Universal Studios tour, we head to the Santa Monica area. Here you can have dinner at stylish cafes and restaurants. Overnight stay tonight is at our hotel located in the city center.
DAY 03 LOS ANGELES, USA – CRUISE
Following breakfast at the hotel in the morning, transfer to the Los Angeles Cruise Port at the designated time. Check-in procedures for the ship and settling into our cabins. Our ship will weigh anchor and begin its voyage this afternoon at 15:00.
DAY 04 SANTA BARBARA
Our ship will dock this morning in Santa Barbara, which can be described as a resort city located north of Los Angeles. After breakfast onboard, guests who wish may join the optional Santa Barbara City Tour organized by their guide. On our tour, after first exploring the historical port area on foot, we embark on a 1.5-hour tour using the city's famous nostalgic trolley. During the tour, sights to see will include the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, famous for its Spanish-style architecture, the Spanish Mission Building, and the Funk Zone district, which hosts numerous art galleries and restaurants. During your free time, you can taste fresh California seafood at popular restaurants in the area and try local wines at the tasting rooms along the world-famous Urban Wine Trail. Returning to the ship after the tour.
DAY 05 CRUISING AT SEA
Our ship will be cruising along the Pacific Coast today. You can enjoy the ship's activities all day long.
DAY 06 SAN FRANCISCO
Our ship will dock this morning in San Francisco, one of the most characteristic cities in the USA. The city, which began to develop around the time of the Gold Rush, today accommodates a population of approximately 7 million in the bay area. After breakfast onboard, guests who wish may join the optional San Francisco City Tour organized by their guide. Our tour will begin early in the morning with a panoramic tour by our vehicle. Sights to see on this tour include Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Twin Peaks, Union Square, and the Golden Gate Bridge with its iconic red color. After seeing the city's resort area Sausalito and its beautiful houses, we return to the port by boat. On our return journey by boat, we will also see the world-famous Alcatraz, which has been the subject of films. Our ship will weigh anchor before dinner.
DAY 07 CRUISING AT SEA
Our ship will be cruising along the Pacific Coast today. You can enjoy the ship's activities all day long.
DAY 08 SAN DIEGO
Our ship will dock this morning in San Diego, considered one of America's most beautiful cities. After breakfast onboard, guests who wish may join the optional San Diego City Tour organized by their guide. Our first stop on the tour will be La Jolla, famous for its Seal Beach and coastline. You will be able to take plenty of photos of the luxury homes and seals here. Then we move on to Old Town, considered the birthplace of California. Here you will experience an atmosphere reminiscent of Mexico. Following free time here, a very different experience awaits you. We will visit the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier, used as a museum. Here you will get a close look at a real aircraft carrier and many real aircraft and helicopters it houses. Free time in the city center after the tour and return to the ship.
DAY 09 ENSENADA, MEXICO
Our ship will dock at 08:00 this morning in Ensenada, a popular city located on the Baja Peninsula of Mexico. After breakfast onboard, guests who wish may join the optional Ensenada City Tour organized by their guide. Our first stop here will be La Bufadora Marine Geyser. At La Bufadora, the largest natural marine geyser on the North American continent, we will see waters shooting up about 30 meters high as waves crash and compress within a coastal sea cave. You can shop for local products at the market established here. Afterwards, we will have free time in the city center. During our free time, you can drop by Bar Andaluz, the historical bar where the famous Margarita cocktail is believed to have been invented, and try local Mexican dishes. Returning to the ship after the tour.
DAY 10 LOS ANGELES – LAS VEGAS, USA
Following breakfast onboard in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures from the ship. Afterwards, transfer to Los Angeles Airport with our vehicle waiting at the port. Flight to Las Vegas by domestic airline around noon. Arrival at Las Vegas Airport in the afternoon after a one-hour flight. We take a panoramic tour covering the famous Las Vegas Boulevard and hotels in Las Vegas, the city of nights, which is the most important tourist center of the state of Nevada and home to the world's largest hotels. Hotel check-in followed by hotel orientation. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Sphere tour organized by their guide. Sphere is a music and entertainment arena east of the Las Vegas Strip. Costing $2.3 billion with high-resolution LED screens wrapping the interior of the structure and state-of-the-art sound systems, Sphere is the most expensive entertainment venue ever built in Las Vegas. On our tour, you will experience a visual feast ranging from world wonders to the underwater, from space to deserts. Overnight stay at our hotel located on the Las Vegas Strip.
DAY 11 LAS VEGAS
Today, guests who wish may join the optional Grand Canyon Tour organized by their guide. On our tour starting early in the morning, we arrive at the Grand Canyon, one of the world's most iconic spots, after a journey of about 2 hours. Upon our arrival, the staff organizing the helicopters take us to the helicopters. As the 5-6 passenger helicopters descend towards the Colorado River at the very bottom of the Canyon, you will be enchanted by the magnificent Canyon view. After a photo break here, we witness magnificent views once again as the helicopters lift us back up. On the return, we board the buses that will take us around the area. At the final stop, Eagle Point, we find the opportunity to take magnificent photos of the Canyon right next to the 800-meter cliff. Here too, we have the opportunity to photograph the tents of the Hualapai Native Americans. Boarding the bus from here again, we go to Guano Point. While eating meals prepared by the Hualapai Native Americans, we witness another magnificent view. After lunch, we set off for Las Vegas by our vehicle. This evening, you can experience Las Vegas's world-famous shows, take a walk on the Strip, and watch hotel shows. Overnight stay at our hotel.
DAY 12 LAS VEGAS – LOS ANGELES, USA
We complete our check-out procedures from the hotel in the morning. Afterwards, transfer to Las Vegas airport by our vehicle. Following our check-in and passport control procedures, flight to Los Angeles by domestic airline. Upon our arrival, we will complete our check-in procedures for our Turkish Airlines flight. Afterwards, flight to Istanbul Airport on flight TK 10 at 20:10. Overnight stay on the plane.
DAY 13 ISTANBUL
Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 19:15 local time. End of our tour.
