b'GrandYOUR ITINERARYTour ofDays 1-2 - London and San Francisco We fly from London Heathrow to the vibrant city of San Francisco, where we America spend two nights. Were introduced to the city on Day 2 with a sightseeing tour which includes the inspiring Golden Gate Bridge and the popular Fishermans Wharf. We then cruise to the famous island of Alcatraz, once an escape-proof maximum security prison that held notorious criminals like Al Capone and the fascinating Birdman of Alcatraz.Day 3 - Yosemite National ParkWe board an Amtrak train today for a journey inland, to Merced. From here, we drive to nearby Yosemite National Park, one of the most stunning areas of natural beauty in the United States. Known for its deep valleys, tumbling waterfalls and ancient, towering trees, we enjoy a tour of the valley floor before returning to Merced, where we spend the night.Days 4-5 - To Las VegasWe board our Amtrak service to Bakersfield today, continuing across the desert to Las Vegas by coach. On arrival, we check into the famous Park MGM hotel for two nights, staying on the bustling Las Vegas Strip. On Day 5, youre free to explore incredible Las Vegas at your own pace. The Las Vegas monorail is a great way to discover the fantastic sights and spectacles of the Las Vegas Strip and its variety of resorts, with top-class shows, excellent restaurants, and an extraordinary selection of entertainment to choose from.Days 6-7 - The Hoover Dam, Flagstaff and the Grand CanyonToday, we head across Nevada to Arizona, via the Hoover Dam. Entering Arizona, we travel sections of the legendary Route 66, following the direction of this famous road until Flagstaff, where we spend two nights at the Little America Hotel, set amidst 500 acres of ponderosa pine forest.On Day 7, we journey on the Grand Canyon Railway. Travelling in vintage carriages hauled by historic locomotives, we wind our way towards one of the worlds most awe-inspiring sights, the Grand Canyon. Arriving at the South Rim, the main viewpoint of the canyon, we enjoy time to take in the dramatic vistas.Day 8 - Monument ValleyToday we drive through Navajo country and Utahs Monument Valleythe backdrop of many American Western movies. The entire region has the feeling of a bygone era, where cowboys still spend lonely months herding cattle across miles of untouched hills and Native Americans perform age-old rituals. Enjoy excellent views of the vast and wild scenery as we make our way to Durango, where we spend the night.Days 9-10 - Railroads of the US We board the Durango and Silverton Railroad today for a journey through breathtaking canyons, past emerald-green rivers and dense forests. The line connects Durango with the mining town of Silverton and, incredibly, has been in continuous use since its inception more than 130 years ago. We continue by coach to Grand Junction, nestled in Colorados fruit growing area, where we spend the night.On Day 10, we set out on one of the USAs most scenic rail journeys, travelling aboard the California Zephyr. Our journey takes us up into the Rocky Mountains, through the heart of Colorados wine region towards Chicago.Days 11-13 - Chicago We arrive at Chicagos Union Station this afternoon, and youre free for the rest of the day to begin exploring the city. Day 12 starts with a guided SAN FRANCISCO sightseeing tour and later we enjoy a Chicago Architecture Cruise, seeing 44 USA'