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Classical Music Group Tour To The USA With Graham Abbott
In conjunction with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, join Graham Abbott as we experience the sights and sounds of the USA. Visiting San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York, Boston, Chicago and Washington, we will see all the main sights and witness some amazing orchestral performances including the option to experience the Ring Cycle in New York City.
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Tour Highlights
Inclusions
- Return economy airfares from Adelaide to the United States
- Accommodation
- Internal flights
- Transfers throughout
- Sightseeing and touring as per the itinerary
- Concert tickets throughout (the Ring additional—and subject to availability at the time of reservation)
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Taxes and gratuities
Classical Music Group Tour To The USA With Graham Abbott
Day 1: 13 April 2012Adelaide- San Francisco
Board your flight to San Francisco with Air New Zealand. Whilst in transit in Auckland you will be joined by tour host Graham Abbott. Upon arrival, travel into San Francisco via “49 mile route”. The remainder of the afternoon is free to settle in before transferring to a local restaurant to enjoy a welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Prescott Hotel^
Meals included: Dinner
Day 2: 14 April 2012
San Francisco
Today discover the surrounding regions of San Francisco on a private tour. After breakfast travel to San Francisco pier to board the Golden Gate ferry across the bay to where the small charming town of Sausalito awaits. Named after the "little willow" trees which 18th century Spanish explorers found growing along its streams, Sausalito is best known for its spectacular waterfront views. You will have some free time to wander this quaint town before boarding your coach to the Muir Woods National Monument. The forest of California Coast redwood sequoia trees is amongst the oldest and tallest on earth. From here you will then travel to the wine capital of California; Napa Valley, spend the afternoon wine tasting and enjoying lunch at the Coppola Winery Geyersville at Rustics Restaurant..
In the evening you will be transferred to the Davies Symphony Hall for a performance by the San Francisco Symphony at 8:00pm.
Accommodation: Prescott Hotel^
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3: 15 April 2012
San Francisco
This morning will be at your leisure before taking in an afternoon private tour of the city incorporating the Legion of Honour and Fine Arts Museum, incorporating a short concert, showcasing the Museums pipe organ and chamber orchestra.
You will have some free time to prepare yourself and grab a quick meal before being transferred to the Davies Symphony Hall and attending the concert of one of the US’s premier orchestra’s – the Cleveland Philharmonic.*.
Accommodation: Prescott Hotel^
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4: 16 April 2012
San Francisco
Today it is all about experiencing SF up close. After breakfast you will head off to Chinatown for a guided walking tour and a traditional dim sum lunch. San Francisco’s Chinatown is the largest Chinatown outside of Asia as well as the oldest Chinatown in North America. In the afternoon take the ferry to Alcatraz for a guided tour. Often referred to as "The Rock" or simply "Traz", the small island was developed with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, but it is best known as the infamous prison. Your final evening in San Francisco is at your leisure.
Accommodation : Prescott Hotel^
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 5: 17 April 2012
San Francisco - Cambria
After breakfast travel the Pacific Coast highway stopping enroute at Santa Cruz and Monterrey. You will then take a walking tour of Carmel and visit the Mission San Carlos before arriving at the seaside resort town of Cambria. This evening you will have a wine tasting and cocktail hour at a local vineyard.
Accommodation: Best Western Fireside ^
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6: 18 April 2012
Cambria - Los Angeles
This morning after breakfast you will continue the drive towards Los Angeles, stopping enroute in the heart of the Santa Barbara's wine country near the Santa Ynez Mountains at the Danish Village of Solvang, before continuing to “America’s Riviera” and the coastal city of Santa Barbara. It is then onto the City of Angels, where you will have time to settle into your accommodation before dinner at the Coast Beach Café and then transferring to the Disney concert Hall for the evening’s performance by the LA Philharmonic.*
Accommodation: Georgian Hotel Santa Monica^
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7: 19 April 2012
Los Angeles
Today is a full day of sightseeing in Los Angeles. Your city tour will take in the
major city sites along with a private Docent led tour of the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Free time and own arrangements for dinner before being transferred to the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the evening’s performance by the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra.*
Accommodation: Georgian Hotel Santa Monica^
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 8: 20 April 2012
Los Angeles
Day tour to Universal Studios. First go behind the scenes on the legendary studio tour to explore where Hollywood movies are made. Experience the Special Effects Stage and learn the secrets behind the making of your favourite movies. Don’t miss the world’s largest most intense 3-D experience – King Kong 3-D. You’ll visit the largest expansion of movie set streets in Hollywood history built with creative consultation from Steven Spielberg himself. Face the action head-on in heart-pounding rides and shows that put you inside some of the world's biggest movies!
Accommodation: Georgian Hotel Santa Monica^
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 9: 21 April 2012
Los Angeles - Las Vegas
Following breakfast you will travel by coach through Death Valley; a superlative desert of streaming sand dunes, snow-capped mountains, multi coloured rock layers, water-fluted canyons and 3 million acres of wilderness. Home to the Timbisha Shoshone people and to plants and animals unique to the harshest desert. It is then off to Las Vegas. You will have some free time to settle in before enjoying a 3 course meal in a local restaurant and then transferring to the Smith Centre for the evening’s performance by the Cleveland Symphony – alternate programme to San Francisco Orchestra.*
Accommodation: Bellagio^
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 10: 22 April 2012
Grand Canyon
After breakfast tour to the Grand Canyon by road. Your tour will take you first to Hoover Dam and some time at the visitor centre before continuing through the Joshua Tree Forest en route to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.
At the West Rim, visit Hualapai Indian Country, explore the Indian village and take advantage of the many photo opportunities.
Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Grand Canyon from Eagle Point, where you'll experience the latest attraction - the Grand Canyon Skywalk.
After you walk over the edge of the Grand Canyon, learn the history and geology of the canyon from your guide. Your final stop at Guano Point will offer a spectacular view of the Colorado River.
Upon arrival back in Las Vegas the evening is free – perhaps to take in one of the Cirque de Soleil shows or simply walk the Strip and enjoy the many spectacular displays offered by the various hotels – erupting volcano’s, pirates at war or dancing fountains.
Accommodation: Bellagio^
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 11: 23 April 2012
Las Vegas
Today is yours to do with as you wish – take in one of the many shopping experiences, test your luck at the casino or simply relax. In the evening you will embark on a tour of Las Vegas ending at the Venetian with a gondola ride on the canal.
Accommodation: Bellagio^
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 12: 24 April 2012
Las Vegas
Your final day in Las Vegas is free to enjoy before being transferred to your evening concert venue and a unique evening of authentic Latin music. Four of the greatest musicians in the world are coming together to amaze and inspire you. Cello master Yo-Yo Ma, winner of more than 15 Grammys®, will be joined by the sensational guitarist duo The Assad Brothers and acclaimed British pianist Kathryn Stott.*
Accommodation: Bellagio^
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 13: 25 April 2012
Las Vegas - New York
It will be an early start as you board your flight to the “big apple”. Upon arrival in New York you will be transferred to your accommodation. There will be some time to settle in before enjoying a “rush hour” concert by the New York Philharmonic* at the Avery Fisher Hall. Following the concert you will enjoy dinner in a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Intercontinental^
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Days 14 - 21: 26 April 2012 - 4 May 2012
New York City
Your time in New York has been kept open to allow for you indulge your own interests, However to get you acclimatised you will start the day with a “hop on and hop off” bus tour of this amazing city. Your tour pass is valid for 72 hours and includes 4 tour loops - the Downtown Loop, Uptown Loop, Brooklyn Loop, and Night tour and your choice of 5 attraction entrances or activities. You will also have a 7 day metrocard – providing unlimited trips on local buses and the famed subway.
Daytime activities — At your leisure (see above)
Night time activities — As listed below
26 April — 1st performance of The Ring Cycle (optional package)
27 April — Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra*—Carnegie Hall (included)
28 April — 2nd performance of The Ring Cycle (optional package)
29 April - At your leisure
30 April — 3rd performance of The Ring Cycle (optional package)
1 May — At your leisure
2 May — At your leisure
3 May — 4th performance of The Ring Cycle (optional package)
Accommodation: Intercontinental^
Meals included: Breakfast daily
Day 22: 4 May 2012
New York City - Boston
You will have some free time this morning to pack and prepare to farewell NYC. Following a Matinee Performance by New York Philharmonic at the Avery Fisher, it will be time to board your coach and head north to Boston. After settling in you will enjoy dinner in a local restaurant
Accommodation: Inn at St Boltoph^
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 23: 5 May 2012
Boston
Following breakfast you will enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Boston. Your private tour will include Paul Revere’s House, Old South Meeting House, and Old North Church. You will have some free time before being transferred to a local restaurant for dinner and then onto the Symphony Hall for a performance by the Boston Symphony Orchestra.*
Accommodation: Inn at St Boltoph^
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 24: 6 May 2012
Boston - Chicago
After a brief stop in Boston it is off to the airport for your flight to Chicago. Upon arrival in Chicago, you will be transferred to your accommodation. You will have time to settle in before being transferred to an afternoon performance of the Chicago Symphony at the Symphony Centre.* This will be followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Hotel Monaco^
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 25: 7 May 2012
Chicago
Following breakfast you will embark on a full day of sightseeing in Chicago. Your private tour will include the north and south sides of Chicago before taking the worlds fastest elevators to the Skydeck of the Hancock Observatory. Travelling 94 floors in 39 seconds you can on a clear day you can see up to 80 miles away and view four states - Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. Experience the open-air Skydeck, 1,000 feet above Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, where you can feel the wind, take in the sun and check out the dynamic city below. From here you will continue to Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio. The Home and Studio (1889/1898) served as Wright's private residence and workplace from 1889 to 1909—the first 20 years of his career. Wright used his home as an architectural laboratory, experimenting with design concepts that contain the seeds of his architectural philosophy. The evening is at leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel Monaco^
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 26: 8 May 2012
Chicago - Washington DC
Transfer this morning to O’Hare international airport for your flight to Philadelphia. Upon arrival you will enjoy a brief tour of “Philly”. Founded on October 27, 1682 by William Penn, Philadelphia has played an instrumental role in American history; as a meeting place for the Founding Fathers of the United States, who signed the nation's Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 and the constitution on September 17, 1787. Today it is the home of the “cheesesteak” and soft pretzel and boasts more outdoor sculptures and murals than any other
American city.
From here you will step back in time to Lancaster County. Part of this region in Pennsylvania’s charm is the homespun warmth which stems from the Amish community. These families, farmers and craftsmen follow a deeply religious, family-centered lifestyle that has maintained this tradition through a simple way of life that has not adopted the mainstream culture, yet has adapted in many necessary ways throughout the last 300 years. Your day ends in America’s Capital – Washington DC with an evening at leisure.
Accommodation: Embassy Suites^
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 27: 9 May 2012
Washington DC
Today you will tour the Nation’s Capital taking in such sites as The US Capitol building; recognised as one of the most beautiful building in the world. And of course a visit to Washington would not be complete without seeing the White House, Lincoln Memorial, FDR Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument and many more before joining a trolley tour to Arlington National Cemetery. Your sightseeing day will conclude at the Smithsonian Museums – allowing ample time…to get a taste! Your evening is free.
Accommodation: Embassy Suites^
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 28: 10 May 2012
Washington DC
As your time in America draws to a close your last full day incorporates themes synonymous with Washington – Spies and Chilli! After breakfast you will be transferred to the International Spy Museum. This quirky and interactive museum enables you to tap into your own “James Bond” and delve into the world of espionage! Your afternoon is free before being transferred to an iconic Washington dining establishment – Ben’s Chilli Bowl. Following your 3 course meal you will then expose yourself to the world of Voodoo – “Big Bad Voodoo Daddy” that is, performing with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Centre.
Accommodation: Embassy Suites
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 29 - 31: 11 - 13 May 2012
This morning is free to relax and take one last look at Washington before being transferred to the airport to commence your journey home. Fly from Washington to Los Angeles, and then connect to Auckland and onto Adelaide
Additional Information:
- Single Supplement $4,500
- $1,500 upgrade to premium economy on flights Auckland to Sna Francisco and Los Angeles to Auckland
- Business class fare option available upon request for international and internal USA flights
- Ring Cycle package $2,770
- Twilight helicopter over Las Vegas strip and Hoover Dam $200
* Performance details to be confirmed. ^Accommodation to be confirmed.
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Apr 13, 2012
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