Coast to Coast US Tour

Participants are required to be at Istanbul Airport at 22:30 on the evening prior to the tour departure date. Following passport control, check-in and customs procedures, departure to Miami, one of the most famous coastal cities in the United States, with Turkish Airlines flight TK157 at 00:40. Arrival in Miami at 06:00 after an approximately 12-hour flight. Meeting with your guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel. As hotel rooms will not be available before 16:00, guests may choose to join the optional Miami & Star Island Tour, organized to make efficient use of time while discovering the city with a professional guide. First, we proceed to Miami Beach for a morning walk. Depending on your preference, a short break for breakfast or coffee will be given before starting the tour by vehicle. During the tour, we will see Miami Beach, Lincoln Road, and take photos in front of Versace Mansion, one of Miami Beach’s iconic landmarks. We will visit the affluent residential areas, Little Havana, home to Cuban immigrants, and the Wynwood district, once a rundown area and now transformed into a massive open-air art gallery through global street art projects. We continue to Coconut Grove, view the former Pan American Airways seaplane terminal (now City Hall), and take a photo break at the marina. We will see Coral Gables, the famous Venetian Pool (formerly a coral quarry, now a public pool), and the historic Biltmore Hotel. Lunch break will be given at Bayside. In the afternoon, we board our boat for the Star Island Tour, visiting one of Miami’s most exclusive areas, where you will see the homes of world-famous celebrities such as Gloria Estefan, Julio Iglesias, Madonna, Frank Sinatra, and many others. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. Room distribution and free time. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, free time for shopping, relaxation, swimming, and exploring the surroundings. Guests who wish may join the optional Florida Keys & Key West Tour. This full-day tour departs early from Miami by private vehicle to Key West, the southernmost town on the U.S. East Coast. During the journey, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other, we will pass through numerous islands known as the Florida Keys, connected by long bridges offering spectacular ocean views and photo opportunities. Various surprises will be arranged along the route. Upon arrival in Key West, we enjoy a short panoramic city tour, seeing Southernmost Point, the home of Ernest Hemingway, former President Harry S. Truman’s winter residence, Duval Street, and Key West Marina, known for its bars and restaurants. In the evening, we travel to Islamorada to watch the sunset accompanied by torches and live music. After this unforgettable experience, return to the hotel. Overnight stay. Note: During winter months, due to earlier sunset times, sunset viewing may take place in Key West.

After breakfast, transfer to Miami Airport for our domestic flight. Arrival in New York around noon and transfer to the hotel. Here, we join the group arriving from Turkey. As rooms will not be available before 16:00, guests may participate in the optional New York City Introduction Tour, which will span two days and provide a comprehensive exploration of the city. First Day:We begin the tour on Manhattan Island, the most important and popular part of New York City. We will see Central Park, luxury apartment buildings, Museum Mile, the Metropolitan Museum, Columbus Circle, Trump Hotel, The Plaza Hotel, the iconic Apple Store, Trump Tower, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, the New York Public Library, Flatiron Building, Madison Square Park, Washington Square Park, and New York University in Greenwich Village. Continuing through SoHo, we reach the Civic Center and Financial District, passing Wall Street and the World Trade Center area. Driving along the Hudson River, we return to the city center and visit Times Square, illuminated by its famous LED billboards. At the end of the tour, return to the hotel for room allocation and a short rest. Later, we walk or take the subway to Central Park for a pleasant stroll, followed by a brief stop at the Apple Store before returning to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Free time for guests not joining the tour. Participants will take part in the New York Landmarks Tour. First, we travel by subway to Battery Park, located at the southern tip of Manhattan. After completing ticket and entry procedures, we take a ferry to Liberty Island, home of the Statue of Liberty. Enjoying panoramic views of Manhattan, we photograph the statue and tour the island upon arrival. Guests may visit the museum or enjoy coffee during free time.(Program may change depending on weather conditions and ferry schedules.) We return to Battery Park by ferry and continue on foot through the Financial District, seeing Wall Street, the Charging Bull Statue, the Stock Exchange Building, the 9/11 Memorial, Freedom Tower, and the architecturally striking Oculus. We then travel by subway to DUMBO, take photos of the Brooklyn Bridge, and proceed to the Empire State Building. Guests may optionally visit the observation deck (approx. USD 52-65). Depending on availability, the guide may suggest One Vanderbilt. Free time for shopping, dinner, and coffee. Overnight at the hotel.

Morning free time. Guests may join the optional Hidden Legends of New York Tour. The tour begins in Chinatown, continues to Little Italy, SoHo, West Village, Carrie Bradshaw’s House, Chelsea Market, the High Line, Hudson Yards & Vessel, Bryant Park, and concludes at Grand Central Terminal, a historic landmark famous for its celestial ceiling and cinematic legacy. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Transfer to New York Airport and domestic flight to Los Angeles (approx. 5.5 hours). Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Rooms will be available after 15:00. Guests may relax in the lobby or join the optional Los Angeles & Santa Monica Tour. Tour highlights include Hollywood Boulevard, Dolby Theatre, Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, views of the Hollywood Sign, Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles, and Olvera Street. Optional evening visit to Santa Monica. Overnight at the hotel. Note: Guides may operate the Santa Monica tour before hotel check-in to maximize time efficiency.

Free time or participation in the optional San Diego Tour, including La Jolla, Old Town, Seaport Village, USS Midway (external visit), Unconditional Surrender Statue, and Coronado Island. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay. Note: USS Midway visit is for external photography only.

Free time or participation in the optional Universal Studios Tour, featuring film studios, sets, and over 40 attractions and shows. Overnight at the hotel.

Departure from the hotel to Las Vegas, Nevada. En route, if group participation allows, visit Calico Ghost Town, an old silver mining town. After an approximately 4.5-hour journey, arrival and hotel transfer. Rooms available after 16:00. Optional Las Vegas Combo Tour, including Las Vegas Strip, shopping malls, The Sphere, and Fremont Street Experience. Overnight at the hotel.

Free time or participation in the optional Grand Canyon Tour. After a 2-hour drive, visit Eagle Point and Guano Point, with breathtaking canyon views and encounters with Hualapai Native Americans. Optional Helicopter Tour - USD 350, including descent to the Colorado River and boat ride. Evening walk along the Las Vegas Strip and optional show attendance. Overnight at the hotel. Note: During summer months, the tour may start earlier due to extreme midday heat.

Transfer to Las Vegas Airport and flight to San Francisco. Meeting with the guide and transfer to the hotel. Rooms available after 15:00. Optional San Francisco City Tour, including Civic Center, Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Twin Peaks, Haight-Ashbury, Palace of Fine Arts, and Lombard Street. Overnight stay.

Free time or participation in the optional Muir Woods National Park & San Francisco Premium Outlet Tour. Overnight at the hotel.

Check-out and free time until flight. Optional Sausalito - Alcatraz (by boat) - Fisherman’s Wharf - Cable Car - Union Square Tour. Transfer to San Francisco Airport and departure to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK080 at 18:45. Overnight on board.

Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 18:15 local time. End of the tour. Daily tour programs may be adjusted in terms of day and time, provided the content remains unchanged, based on guide recommendations and operational convenience. Services Included Services Not Included