Pearls of America

After gathering at Istanbul Airport at 05:00, departure to Washington, the capital of the United States, with Turkish Airlines flight TK187 at 08:15. Arrival at 12:10 local time and meeting with your guide. Welcome by our guide at the airport and transfer to our hotel by private vehicle. As hotel rooms will not be available before 16:00, guests may choose to join the optional Washington City Introduction Tour organized by our guide to both explore the city and make efficient use of time. This tour, which will last for two days, will allow you to discover Washington in depth. Our first stop is The Pentagon. Although entry is not permitted, we will visit a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense, where we will also see which wing was hit during the September 11 attacks. Our next stop is the Korean War Veterans Memorial, built in memory of those who lost their lives and veterans of the Korean War, which also holds importance for Turkish history. We then continue to Arlington National Cemetery. After the tour, transfer to the hotel and free time. Overnight at the hotel.

Free time for guests not participating in the tour. Guests joining the tour will begin discovering this magnificent city, which serves as the federal capital of the United States and stands out with its architecture, history, and culture. Established on special federal land between the states of Virginia and Maryland along the Potomac River, Washington hosts numerous government institutions. Sites to be visited include the U.S. Capitol, home to the Senate and the House of Representatives; the Library of Congress, the world’s largest library; Union Station; and the National Mall. We will see iconic landmarks such as the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, perfectly aligned to allow visitors to view three monumental structures simultaneously. During our walk along the National Mall, we will also see memorials dedicated to American soldiers who were martyred or became veterans in wars. Next, we visit the Washington Monument, built in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States. When completed, it was the tallest structure in the world and today stands at the very heart of the city. We then proceed to the World War II Memorial, which symbolically depicts the Atlantic and Pacific fronts and was inaugurated in 2001. Following the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, we head to the White House, the official residence of the U.S. President. We will approach the front area, where visitors can observe people protesting 24/7 and security snipers positioned on rooftops. Originally burned by the British during the War of 1812, the White House was later rebuilt while preserving its original modest design. Before returning to the hotel, we visit M Street and Georgetown University. Along this lively avenue, we will have the opportunity to experience local life among shops, restaurants, and cafés, and see one of America’s most prestigious universities. Free time upon arrival at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Early morning departure from the hotel to New York. Arrival around noon and transfer to the hotel, where we will meet the group arriving from Turkey. As rooms will not be available before 16:00, guests may join the optional New York City Introduction Tour, which will span two days and offer a comprehensive exploration of the city. First Day:We begin our tour on Manhattan Island, the most popular and important part of New York City. We will see Central Park, luxury residential 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. Later, we pass through SoHo, reach the Civic Center and Financial District, see Wall Street and the World Trade Center, and drive along the Hudson River. We then visit Times Square, famous for its LED billboards illuminating the night like daylight. After returning to the hotel and room distribution, we take a short rest and later walk or take the subway to Central Park for a pleasant stroll, followed by a short break at the Apple Store. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Free time for guests not joining the tour. Participants will join the New York Icons Tour. We first take the subway to Battery Park, then board a ferry to Liberty Island to visit the Statue of Liberty. After touring the island and hearing stories of immigration, free time is given to visit the museum or enjoy coffee. We return by ferry to Battery Park and continue on foot to the Financial District, Wall Street, Charging Bull, Stock Exchange Building, 9/11 Memorial, Freedom Tower, and Oculus. We then travel by subway to DUMBO, photograph the Brooklyn Bridge, and continue to the Empire State Building (optional observation deck visit; tickets approx. USD 52-65). Depending on availability, guests may be directed to One Vanderbilt. Free time for shopping, dinner, and coffee. Overnight at the hotel.

Morning free time. Optional Hidden Legends of New York Tour begins in Chinatown, continues to Little Italy, SoHo, West Village, Carrie Bradshaw’s House, Chelsea Market, High Line, Hudson Yards & Vessel, Bryant Park, and concludes at Grand Central Terminal. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Transfer to the airport and flight to Los Angeles (approx. 5.5 hours). Transfer to the hotel. Optional Los Angeles & Santa Monica Tour including Hollywood Boulevard, Dolby Theatre, Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, Hollywood Sign, Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Downtown LA, Olvera Street, and Santa Monica. Overnight at the hotel.

Free time or optional San Diego Tour, including La Jolla, Old Town, Seaport Village, USS Midway (external visit), Unconditional Surrender Statue, and Coronado Island. Overnight at the hotel.

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

Departure to Las Vegas with a stop at Calico Ghost Town (subject to participation). Arrival, hotel transfer, optional Las Vegas Combo Tour, Las Vegas Strip, The Sphere, Fremont Street Experience. Overnight at the hotel.

Free time or optional Grand Canyon Tour, including Eagle Point, Guano Point, Hualapai cultural experience, and optional Helicopter Tour (USD 300). Evening Las Vegas Strip walk and optional shows. Overnight at the hotel.

Flight to San Francisco. 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 at the hotel.

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

Free time or 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 the plane.

Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 18:15 local time. End of the tour. Services Included Services Not Included