136Reservations: Dublin 01 6733800 or Belfast 028 9051 1800Escorted Road Journey18 nights/19 daysGreat American Crossing"From the Manhattanskyline to the HollywoodHills, we're crossing North America from New York toLA, calling at the UScapital, Washington, DC,turning north to Canadafor nature at Niagara;then re-crossing theborder for Detroit andChicago. We'll stop atSioux and Salt Lake Cityand wonder at Wild Westlandscapes and NationalParks; Mount Rushmore,Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Bryce Canyon and GrandCanyon before arriving atthe cabaret of Las Vegas and star-studded side-walks in Los Angeles. AllAmerican life is here onthe Great AmericanCrossing tour!" Randy Ley, Tour DirectorHighlights.Cody - home of BuffaloBill where the Wild Westbegan.City sights of WashingtonDC.Accommodation withinthe Grand CanyonNational ParkDay 1: Ireland/New YorkStart your journey with a flight to New York. On arrival youwill receive a transfer to your hotel, the tour director willcontact you throughout day 1 to designate a time for awelcome meeting with you. Hotel: The Manhattan atTimes Square HotelDay 2: New YorkEnjoy our sightseeing tour of Manhattan this morning,including must-sees like Times Square, Central Park,Fifth Avenue and the Empire State Building, with the restof the day at leisure. Hotel: The Manhattan at TimesSquare HotelDay 3: New York/Washington DCLeave New York City to cross the state via the New JerseyTurnpike, heading across the Delaware River toPhiladelphia. This afternoon, we continue throughDelaware and Maryland to Washington DC. Hotel:Sheraton Crystal CityDay 4: Washington DCTake in Washington's most famous sights this morning onour sightseeing tour, with your afternoon at leisure. Hotel:Sheraton Crystal CityDay 5: Washington/Niagara FallsJourney from Washington across Pennsylvania'sfarmlands and the rolling hills of upstate New York, enroute to Niagara Falls. Hotel: Best Western Cairn CroftDay 6: Niagara Falls/DetroitSpend the morning at the spectacular Niagara Falls. Thisafternoon, we re-cross the border into the USA, headingwest for an overnight stay in Detroit, with a city tour onarrival. Hotel: Holiday Inn Express DowntownDay 7: Detroit/ChicagoHead for the 'Windy City' today, via the cherry orchards andcitrus groves of rural Michigan. During your stay, exploreChicago at your own pace. Hotel: Hampton Inn & SuitesDay 8: ChicagoEnjoy a full day in Chicago - don't miss North MichiganAvenue's Magnificent Mile, eight blocks of shopping,restaurants and bars. Hotel: Hampton Inn & SuitesDay 9: Chicago/Sioux CityJourney through Illinois and Iowa today, crossing thelegendary Mississippi River to arrive at Sioux City. Hotel:Holiday Inn DowntownDay 10: Sioux City/Mt. Rushmore/Custer (Keystone)Head across South Dakota's grasslands, setting forcountless cowboy movies. We then arrive in the Black Hillsfor our visit to Mount Rushmore to see the famouspresidents carved faces before arriving in Keystone for anovernight stay. Hotel: Presidents View ResortDay 11: Keystone/Big Horn Mountains/CodyStaying in the Wild West, we cross Wyoming's Siouxterritories, climbing the Big Horn Mountains to the town ofCody, named after William Cody, the original Buffalo Bill.Time your visit for the exciting Cody Nite Rodeo, everynight from June to August. Hotel: Buffalo Bill VillageDay 12: Cody/Yellowstone National ParkFollow the banks of the Shoshone River to journey acrossthe Absaroka Mountains, before arriving at YellowstoneNational Park. Spend the night at a lodge inside the park.Hotel: Yellowstone National Park LodgesDay 13: Yellowstone/Salt Lake CityHead south through Grand Teton National Park, witnessingthe Western spirit In Jackson, before following the SnakeGreat American CrossingMount Rushmore

Book online at www.americanholidays.com137Great American CrossingRiver to where Idaho, Utah and Wyoming meet. We continueacross the last of the Rockys onto Salt Lake City where westay overnight. Hotel: Howard Johnson ExpressDay 14: Salt Lake City/Bryce CanyonEnjoy our journey to Bryce Canyon National Park, as thescenery changes from green valleys to the red rockcountry of southern Utah and the beautiful ColoradoPlateau scenery, stretching into Arizona and New Mexico.Hotel: Bryce View LodgeDay 15: Bryce Canyon/Lake Powell/Grand CanyonLeave Bryce Canyon, crossing the Glen Canyon Dam onthe Colorado River. We then enter the 15-million acreNavajo Indian Reservation, before travelling through thePainted Desert and Lake Powell, stopping off at CameronTrading Post. We end our day at the spectacular GrandCanyon. Hotel: Grand Canyon National Park Lodges.Day 16 -17: Grand Canyon/Las VegasJourney from the Grand Canyon, along parts of the oldhighway known as 'America's Main Street', to the brightlights of Las Vegas for a 2 night stay. Hotel: Imperial PalaceDay 18: Las Vegas/Los AngelesStay in glitz and glamour mode for our next stop, LosAngeles. It's a short hop through Mojave Desert, over SanBernadino Mountains, descending on the Cajon Pass toAmerica's second largest city, LA. When we arrive, we'lldrive you through a short sightseeing tour of the city. Hotel: Millennium BiltmoreDay 19: Los Angeles/IrelandEnjoy some last minute shopping or sightseeing thismorning, before we transfer you to the airport for yourreturn flight to IrelandOvernight StayPlaces Visited
PricingInclusions.Transatlantic flights on scheduled airlines .18 nights hotel accommodation .Service of a professional Tour Director days 1-19.Excursions described as included in the itinerary .Baggage porterage .Airline taxes.Room onlyPrices from: £2470 / ?2906Dates: 10 May / 07,21 Jun / 05 Jul / 09 Aug / 06,20 SepHoliday prices are per person based on twin occupancySingle Supplements and 3rd Adult sharing discountsavailable on requestPrices can increase or decrease, you will be quotedthe up to date price at time of booking. Please note: Alternative but similar hotels may beused at certain times of the year. Niagara Falls