America with Hawaii

Day 1 — Istanbul - Los Angeles

Meet at Istanbul Airport at 05:00. Following passport control, check-in and customs procedures, departure at 08:25 for Los Angeles, one of the largest cities in the United States, on Turkish Airlines flight TK 179. Arrival in Los Angeles at 11:55 after an approximately 11-hour flight. Transfer to our hotel in our private vehicle waiting at the airport. As room check-in is after 15:00, we will begin our Los Angeles city tour. We will embark on a tour introducing Los Angeles, America's 2nd-largest city, known as the City of Angels. Our first stop is Hollywood Boulevard, familiar from countless films. Highlights here include the Kodak Theatre (now named "Dolby Theatre"), venue for the Academy Awards ceremonies; the Chinese Theatre, host to famous movie premieres; the handprints and footprints of film and music icons; and the Walk of Fame. From this area, you will also have the opportunity to photograph the iconic Hollywood Sign written in giant letters, the symbol of the city. Next, travelling from the famous Sunset Strip to Santa Monica Boulevard, we arrive in Beverly Hills. Here, we will see the famous Beverly Hills sign. Afterwards, we take a short stroll along famous Rodeo Drive, featured in the film Pretty Woman and home to the world's most luxurious boutiques, and see the "Beverly Wilshire Hotel", which served as the residence of stars like Elvis Presley and John Lennon for years. Leaving Rodeo Drive, we head to Downtown, the heart of Los Angeles. Sites to be seen here include Olvera Street, the skyscrapers that define the Los Angeles skyline, and the historic centre dating back to the city's founding. Following the tour, transfer to our hotel, room allocation, and then we head to Santa Monica at leisure for dinner and shopping. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and overnight stay at our hotel.

Day 2 — Los Angeles

Breakfast included

Following breakfast, we will embark on our tour to San Diego, voted America's finest city year after year. En route, we will see California’s famous coastal towns, which we trust you will thoroughly enjoy. In Long Beach, the second busiest port in the United States, we will view the famous Queen Mary ship and the circuit where Formula 1 races are held (Grand Prix of Long Beach). Heading south along the Pacific Ocean coastline, other sights to be seen include Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, and Balboa Island, which we will cross by a small ferry. Continuing on our way south along the Pacific coastline, we head towards San Diego, situated on the US–Mexico border and nicknamed America's finest city. Upon arrival, our first stop is La Jolla, renowned for its seals and beaches, followed by Seaport Village with its charming oceanfront cafes and souvenir shops, the aircraft carrier USS Midway where Tom Cruise's film Top Gun was filmed, the Star of India ship used by the Spanish in the slave trade, and the Gaslamp Quarter, known as the heart of Downtown and an iconic symbol of San Diego. Next, we proceed to Balboa Park, which holds the title of America's largest and most beautifully maintained urban park, home to botanical gardens, historic arts centres, and theatres. You will have the opportunity to discover the park during our panoramic tour here. Our next stop is Coronado Island, home to San Diego's affluent residents, where Marilyn Monroe's famous film "Some Like It Hot" was filmed and site of Hotel del Coronado, the largest single-standing wooden structure in the United States. Afterwards, we visit Little Italy, inhabited by Italians and dominated by Italian architectural character, and Old Town, known as the birthplace of California, boasting architecture from the 1800s and consecutively ranked for years as America's most visited state park. Late-evening return to our hotel.

Day 3 — Los Angeles - Hawaii

Breakfast included

In the morning, we proceed to Los Angeles Airport to fly to Honolulu. Departure for Honolulu at 08:35 on United Airlines flight UA 1158. After a journey of approximately 6 hours, taking into account the time difference, arrival in Honolulu at 11:18 local time. Before transferring to our hotel in our awaiting private vehicle, we will undertake a Pearl Harbor tour. First, boarding a boat, we will tour around the sunken battleship USS Arizona, which still leaks fuel beneath the surface. Afterwards, we will visit the USS Arizona memorial and museums, learning about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that took place in 1941. After the tour, we will check in to our hotel at Waikiki Beach. In the evening, we will take a stroll along Waikiki Beach with your guide. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Day 4 — Honolulu

Breakfast included

Following breakfast, we will take part in the Hanauma Bay Snorkelling Tour. We arrive at Hanauma Bay by private vehicle. As Hanauma Bay is a protected nature preserve, we must watch a 20-minute educational video before swimming and snorkelling here. After watching the video, we head down to the beach. We will snorkel using the snorkels and fins hired by your guide. Following the tour, we return to our hotel. Free time on Waikiki Beach. In the evening, we will take you to a Luau Show featuring Hawaiian dances and an open-buffet Hawaiian dinner. After participating in the activities here, we will watch the Luau Show. Return to our hotel after the tour and overnight at our hotel.

Day 5 — Honolulu

Breakfast included

Today is a free day; those who wish may join the optional Big Island — Island of Fire and Waterfalls tour organised by their guide. Big Island Full-Day Tour — Island of Fire and Waterfalls Starting from Honolulu, this unforgettable day takes you to the heart of Hawaii's largest island. We set off in the early hours of the morning at 04:30; taking off for the Big Island just as dawn breaks. A long day awaits you, with every minute packed with experiences. As soon as we land at Hilo Airport, we head towards our first stop, the captivating Rainbow Falls, in our private vehicle waiting for you. We take a delightful break to capture plenty of photographs in front of the rainbows dancing over the water. We continue our journey along historic Banyan Drive, lined on both sides with giant banyan trees, taking in Hilo's unique atmosphere up close. Next, we encounter the island's most impressive feature: active volcanic craters. In one of the world's most vibrant volcanic regions, we witness the breathtaking power of nature at the Steam Vents, where natural volcanic steam can be seen rising from the ground. Then, walking step by step inside a lava tube formed by lava that flowed centuries ago, we explore this unique subterranean world. At another unforgettable stop of the day, we visit the famous Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, formed from volcanic basalt. On this enchanting beach where jet-black sands meet golden sunshine, if you are lucky, you may also spot sea turtles resting on the shore. After our action-packed tour, we return to the airport and transfer to our hotel in the evening. We unwind from this unforgettable day, which draws to a close at 20:30, by relaxing at our hotel where we will spend the night. *Note: The stops on the tour are subject to change depending on weather conditions and volcanic activity.*

Day 6 — Honolulu

Breakfast included

Following breakfast, we will embark on the Kualoa Adventure and Waikiki Sunset tour. Another wonderful day awaits us. First, we will visit the movie filming locations in Hawaii. Passing through the settings where blockbuster films such as "Jurassic Park" and "Kong: Skull Island" were shot, we will set off on a journey through lush green valleys and dramatic cliffside paths. Afterwards, arriving at Kualoa Ranch, surrounded by magnificent mountain and ocean views, we will recharge our energy with an island-inspired open buffet lunch. We will then take part in hands-on demonstrations where you will get to know Hawaii's fascinating culture up close. Accompanied by a guide, wander through the farmlands, discover bunkers dating back to the Second World War era, and embark on an unforgettable journey along hidden jungle trails. Following the day's adventure, we return to Waikiki, where you can take a pleasant stroll along Kalākaua Avenue, relax on Duke Kahanamoku Beach, enjoy shopping at the Royal Hawaiian Center and the International Market Place, or witness the enchanting atmosphere of the sunset on Waikiki Beach. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Day 7 — Hawaii - San Francisco

Breakfast included

Early morning transfer to the airport. We fly to San Francisco at 07:00 on United Airlines flight UA373. Following our arrival at 15:05 local time, we begin our panoramic San Francisco city tour with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. On our tour, we will take an introductory tour of this beautiful city. Civic Center, Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf and Chinatown, Twin Peaks, Haight-Ashbury where the hippies settled, Palace of Fine Arts, and Lombard Street are among the sights we will see. Following the tour, after free time for dinner, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Day 8 — San Francisco – Istanbul

Breakfast included

Following breakfast, we check out of our rooms and head to an outlet mall for shopping and to make the most of our time before flight departure. Following our shopping, transfer to San Francisco Airport. Following passport control and check-in procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 18:45 on Turkish Airlines flight TK80. Overnight on board the aircraft.

Day 9 — Istanbul

Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 17:40 local time and the end of our tour.

Included services

• Economy class return flight ticket with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul – Los Angeles / San Francisco – Istanbul (1 checked bag / maximum 23 kg + 1 cabin bag / 8 kg)
• Economy-class flight tickets between Los Angeles - Hawaii - San Francisco
• Airport taxes and flight insurances
• 4 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation in Hawaii at Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach or similar
• 2 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at the 4* Sheraton Grand LA Downtown or similar hotel in Los Angeles
• 1 night's bed and breakfast accommodation at the 4* Galleria Park Union Square or similar hotel in San Francisco
• Breakfasts to be served at the hotel or outside
• Meals specified in the tours
• Resort fees and city visitor fees
• Services of an experienced Turkish-speaking guide

Not included

• Tours indicated as optional
• Personal expenses
• Lunches and dinners
• International departure tax (Can be paid at designated banks or at the tax office desk at the airport)
• Tips for guide and driver (In the USA, $5 per person per day is recommended)