DAY 1: UK - New York.
Fly to New York where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for two nights.

DAY 2: New York City.
On today's sightseeing, see New York City's major attractions, including Broadway, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village and Trinity Church. The afternoon is free.

DAY 3: New York City - Philadelphia - Washington DC.
Head through New Jersey to Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States. During your free time perhaps visit Independence Hall. Then it's on to Washington DC.

DAY 4: Washington DC.
Your local guide points out all the major highlights on this morning's tour, including Capitol Hill, the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. Then cross the Potomac River to Arlington National Cemetery. The remainder of the day is free.

DAY 5: Washington DC - Niagara Falls.
A long, scenic day as you head through Pennsylvania Dutch Country, home of the Amish and Mennonite religious sects. Then along the Susquehanna River to Williamsport, the birthplace of Little League baseball. Later cross the Rainbow Bridge into Canada and to Niagara Falls.

DAY 6: Niagara Falls - Detroit.
This morning board the Maid of the Mist for amazing close up views from the base of the falls. Then travel the Niagara Parkway, admiring Ontario's sweeping landscapes of farmlands and vineyards into Michigan. Overnight in Detroit, America's traditional automotive centre.
Note: The operation of the Maid of the Mist cruise is subject to favourable weather and/or river conditions. Usually favourable conditions exist from May to the end of October. If unfavourable conditions exist, a walking tour of the scenic tunnels will be substituted.

DAY 7: Detroit - Henry Ford Museum - Chicago.
Begin the day with a visit to the Henry Ford Museum. Don't miss the 'Automobile in American Life' exhibit. Reach Chicago in the late afternoon.

DAY 8: Chicago.
See all the major landmarks on your morning city tour of the 'windy city'. This afternoon take an optional cruise on Lake Michigan, whilst in the evening there's an optional dinner outing, followed by spectacular views from atop the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower), one of the World's tallest buildings.

DAY 9: Chicago - Wisconsin Dells - Minneapolis.
First stop today is pretty Wisconsin Dells and an included boat trip in a unique amphibious vessel. Afterwards, enter Minnesota - the land of 10,000 lakes - driving through St Paul, before reaching your overnight hotel in Minneapolis.

DAY 10: Minneapolis.
Begin the day with a short city sightseeing tour of the bustling downtown area, then head out to the fabulous Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the United States featuring over 400 speciality stores. Tonight take an optional dinner cruise aboard a Mississippi paddlewheeler.

DAY 11: Minneapolis - Pierre.
Into the rich farmlands of South Dakota, homeland of the great Sioux Indian Nation. A stop in Mitchell to see the Corn Palace, a remarkable Moorish-style building covered with designs of corn outlined with grasses and grain. Then a scenic drive through the Crow Creek Indian Reservation and along the Missouri River. Overnight in Pierre.

DAY 12: Pierre - Badlands National Park - Mount Rushmore - Keystone.
First a drive through Fort Pierre National Grassland and see the prairie as it once was. Next is Badlands National Park, where 37 million years of wind and water have carved out a remarkably colourful sight. Then head deep into the Black Hills and behold Mount Rushmore, a giant granite monument to four American presidents - Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt.

DAY 13: Keystone - Cody.
Head through rich mountainous country to Buffalo. Drive past Sheridan, the scene of many fierce battles between the US Cavalry and the Sioux, Cheyenne and Crow Indians. Then climb over the Bighorn Mountains en route to the overnight stop in Buffalo Bill's frontier town of Cody.

DAY 14: Cody - Yellowstone National Park.
Travel through the Shoshone National Forest to splendid Yellowstone National Park. Follow the grand loop road to Artist Point with magnificent views of Yellowstone Canyon and the stupendous Lower Falls, nearly twice the height of Niagara. Next, visit some of the world's most extraordinary geysers and bubbling mud pools, the crystal clear Blue Star Spring and finally the reliable 'blow' of Old Faithful, Yellowstone's most notorious geyser. Overnight in West Yellowstone.

DAY 15: Yellowstone National Park.
Yellowstone National Park sits on top of a plateau, 7,874 feet above sea level and surrounded by the dramatic Middle Rocky Mountains. The Park is a unique geothermal and ecological area, and features a wide variety of fauna, including bison, wolves and grizzly bears. Today is free for you to explore.

DAY 16: Yellowstone - Grand Teton National Park - Salt Lake City.
Today head into the magnificent Grand Tetons with saw-toothed, 13,770 ft high ridges crested with snow most of the year. Next, journey through western Jackson with its wooden pavements and swing-door saloons, and arrive late afternoon in Salt Lake City, magnificently set on the edge of a salt desert. Enjoy a brief orientation drive before reaching your hotel.

DAY 17: Salt Lake City - Bryce Canyon - Cedar City.
Pass through sagebrush landscapes to Bryce Canyon National Park, with its breathtaking sandstone, limestone cliffs and ever-changing colours. Next, through the Dixie National Forest and Cedar Breaks National Monument to Cedar City for your overnight stay.

DAY 18: Cedar City - Zion National Park - Grand Canyon North Rim.
First stop is Zion National Park, a landscape that was carved out by rushing streams over a period of a million years. Through Kaibab National Forest to the less visited north rim of the Grand Canyon, where you'll marvel at the stunning views of the flame-coloured walls plunging 4,800 feet into the Colorado River. The rest of the day is free.

DAY 19: Grand Canyon - Las Vegas.
Head to the unique phenomenon of Las Vegas, where fortune hunters try their luck at the 24-hour gambling tables. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

DAY 20: Las Vegas.
A free day for you to explore or relax.

DAY 21: Las Vegas - Calico Ghost Town - Los Angeles.
Into California today stopping at Calico Ghost Town to relive the wild, tough days when miners struck it rich. Through the Mojave Desert and over the mountains to Los Angeles.

DAY 22: Los Angeles.
Start the day with a sightseeing tour of the world's 'Capital of Glamour'. Drive to Hollywood, see the footprints of the stars at Mann's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Bowl and the Kodak Theatre. Then on to elegant Beverly Hills followed by a drive down Sunset Strip.

DAY 23: Los Angeles - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.

DAY 24: Home landing in the UK.