Pearls of America Tour

After being at Istanbul Airport at 05:00, departure to America's capital Washington with Turkish Airlines flight TK187 at 08:15. Meeting with your guide upon arrival at local time 12:10. Greeting by our guide waiting for you at the airport and transfer to our hotel with our private vehicle. Since we cannot take the rooms before 16:00, you can join the optionally organized Washington Introductory Tour both to discover the city with your professional guide and to make good use of your time. You will thoroughly tour every corner of Washington on this tour lasting two days. Our first stop is the Pentagon. We will move to a location overlooking the Pentagon, which is the Central base of the American Department of Defense, entry to which is not possible, and here we will have the opportunity to see which wing the plane hit during the September 11 Attacks. Our next stop is the Korean War Veterans Memorial. Built in memory of those who lost their lives and veterans in the Korean war, this memorial is also important from the perspective of Turkish history. Continuing with Arlington National Cemetery. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at our hotel.

Free time for our guests who do not join the tour in the morning. With our guests participating in the tour, we start to get to know this magnificent city, which greets us with its architecture, history, and culture, and has undertaken the duty of being the capital of the federal state. There are many different government institutions in this city with special status, established in the Virginia and Maryland states part of the Potomac river. Among the places we will see is the US Capitol, which forms the American Congress and hosts the Senate and the House of Representatives. Afterwards, Library of Congress, which is very close to the Congress Building and has the feature of being the world's largest library, Union Station, the national walking path named National Mall. Lincoln Memorial (Abraham Lincoln Memorial) and Washington Monument (George Washington Monument), which are the symbols of Washington DC and America. This wonderful area, perfectly aligned to see each other, offers you the opportunity to see three great works at the same time. During our walk on the National Mall, we will also see the monument built in memory of America's soldiers who became martyrs and veterans during the wars. Our next stop is the George Washington Monument, named after America's first president and the capital, and remembered as one of the most legendary presidents. This structure, which won the title of being the tallest structure in the world when it was built, sits right in the middle of this beautiful city. Our next stop is the World War II Memorial. Here, two of the fronts where World War II was fought, the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, are depicted in an orderly fashion. This work, symbolized with the motto of victory in the air, on land, and at sea, was opened in 2001. After the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, perhaps the most curious one during our trip, The White House. We will go right in front of this area, which is the official residence of the American president. In the area open to visitors, we will catch the chance to see the people gathering to protest the president 24/7 and the snipers on the roofs. This work, which was burned by the British in the Anglo-American war in 1812 but rebuilt after the war by preserving its structure to a large extent, and paying attention to being modest in particular, awaits you with all its splendor. Before returning to our hotel, M street and Georgetown University will be our final point. On this Central avenue where we will catch the chance to mingle with the people of Washington D.C., we will be able to find many shops, restaurants, and cafés. After taking a break on this colorful avenue, we will have the chance to see the Georgetown University building, which is accepted as one of the best universities in America. Upon arrival at our hotel, we will have free time to rest and shop. Overnight at our hotel.

Leaving our hotel in the early morning, we set off towards New York. Arrival in New York around noon and transfer to our hotel. Here we will unite with the group coming from Turkey. Since we cannot take the rooms before 16:00, those who wish can participate in the New York Introductory Tour, which will be organized optionally by their guides, both to discover the city with your professional guide and to evaluate it well. You will thoroughly tour every corner of New York on this tour lasting two days. First day; we arrive at Manhattan island, which is the most popular and most important region of New York city, and start our tour. We will see Central Park, the most expensive apartments of New York city, Museum Mile, the Metropolitan Museum, Columbus Circle, Trump Hotel, The Plaza Hotel, the iconic Apple Store, Trump Tower, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, New York Public Library, Flatiron Building, Madison Square Park, the famous Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village, and New York University. In the later parts of our tour, passing through SoHo, we will reach the Civic Center and the financial district. We will pass through Wall Street, which is the center of the financial world, and the World Trade Center regions. We will proceed along the Hudson river and reach the city center again. Here we will see Times Square, where the lights scattered from LED billboards turn night into day. At the end of the tour, we return to our hotel, after the room distribution, a short rest break and then we go to Central Park by walking or by metro. After a pleasant walk we will take in the park, a short break at the Apple store and we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Free time for our guests not participating in the tour. We set off on the New York Icons tour with our guests joining the tour. First, we take the subway to Battery Park, a round building located at the southernmost tip of Manhattan where historical cannons used in the defense of New York were positioned. While seeing the war monuments in the park, we complete our ticket and entrance procedures and take a ferry to Liberty Island, home to the Statue of Liberty. Advancing with a magnificent view of Manhattan, we take photos of the Statue of Liberty from our boat and start exploring the island upon our arrival. After listening to the stories of the statue and immigrants on the island where we can go right up to the base of the Statue of Liberty, you can visit the museum and enjoy a cup of coffee during the free time given by your guide. (Your guide may change the program depending on weather conditions and ferry queues) We return to Battery Park from the island by ferry. After seeing the monument where we started the story of the founding of New York, a beautiful walking route awaits us. We see places such as the Financial Center, Wall Street and its symbol Charging Bull Statue, the Stock Exchange Building (Wall Street), the 9/11 memorial built after the September 11 attacks, the World Trade Center Tower (Freedom Tower), and the striking architecture of the Oculus structure, and then we take the subway to the Dumbo area. After taking our photos with the view of America’s famous bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, and listening to its story, we go up to the Empire State Building to look at Manhattan from above. (Your guide may also direct you to the One Vanderbilt building depending on availability) Following our visit where we will watch New York from a bird's-eye view from the 86th floor, which was once the tallest structure in the world, there will be free time for shopping, dinner, and enjoying coffee. Overnight at our hotel.

We will have free time in the morning. Those who wish can join our Hidden Legends of New York tour, which will be organized as an extra by their guide. Our tour begins in the vibrant streets of Chinatown in the heart of New York while the city is still waking up. While spending your morning in this place where traditions meet the contemporary rhythm, a few steps of walking will take you to Little Italy, which carries the spirit of Italy amidst the scents of espresso and fresh bread. During the exploration tour in this neighborhood, you may feel like you are re-watching the movie "The Godfather". Afterwards, as you take a walk among the cast-iron buildings built with cast iron before the use of steel and the cobblestone streets of SoHo, you will see how modern luxury and historical texture merge with this region's historic buildings, chic boutiques, and art galleries. Your day continues on Perry Street in the West Village, known as Carrie Bradshaw's house from the TV series "Sex and the City" and virtually a New York classic. This stop is the perfect spot for a memorable photo that captures the essence of your journey. You can discover world cuisine flavors at Chelsea Market, the former Oreo factory, for lunch, and then take a walk along the High Line to witness the architectural beauties of Manhattan's West Side and the views of the Hudson River. Your adventure continues with the Vessel at Hudson Yards; its extraordinary honeycomb-like structure invites you to climb its stairs to offer panoramic views of the surrounding city landscape. In the afternoon, you can experience a moment of tranquility in Bryant Park. Here, you can enjoy the luxury surroundings and the magnificent view of the New York Public Library or join a chess game. But the story doesn't end here. As the city lights begin to shine, you will find yourself drawn to the grandeur of Grand Central Terminal. More than just a train station, Grand Central is a tribute to New York's grand history and relentless rhythm, with its celestial ceiling and crowded corridors where countless movie scenes have taken place. Return to our hotel after the tour and overnight at our hotel.

Transfer to New York Airport in the morning. Arrival in Los Angeles after our journey with American domestic flights, which will take approximately 5.5 hours. Transfer to our hotel with our private vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Since we will check into the rooms after 15:00, you can rest in the Lobby or join the Los Angeles & Santa Monica tour, which will be organized as an extra by your guide. Our first stop is Hollywood Boulevard, which you will remember from movies. Among the places we will see are the Kodak theater where the Oscars are held (named "Dolby Theater" now), the Chinese theater where premieres of famous movies are held, hand and footprints of cinema and music artists, and also the Walk of Fame. You will also find the chance to photograph the famous Hollywood sign written with giant letters, which is the symbol of the city, from this region. Then we pass from the famous Sunset Strip boulevard to Santa Monica boulevard and reach Beverly Hills. Here we will see the famous symbol of Beverly Hills. Afterwards, we will take a short walk on the famous Rodeo Drive, where the movie "Pretty Woman" was filmed and the world's most luxurious stores are located, and we will see the "Beverly Wilshire Hotel", which was the residential address of stars such as Elvis Presley and John Lennon for years. After leaving Rodeo Drive, we go to Downtown, known as the center of Los Angeles city. The places we will see here are Olvera Street, the skyscrapers forming the silhouette of Los Angeles city, and the historical centers formed when the city was first established. Transfer to our hotel after the tour, free time to rest after room distribution. In the evening, they can join the Santa Monica tour. You can relieve your fatigue by having a drink in the chic cafes located in glowing Santa Monica, which is full of street performers' shows, and you can have your dinner at one of the restaurants located in this beautiful place. Overnight at our hotel.

Free time in the morning. Our guests who wish can participate in the San Diego Tour, which will be organized as an extra by their guide. Our first stop in San Diego, which has been voted America's most beautiful city for years, is La Jolla. In La Jolla, famous for its seal beach and shores, you will see the harmony of nature and luxury houses and take plenty of photos. Leaving La Jolla, we head to our 2nd stop, Old Town. An atmosphere where you will feel as if you are in Mexico awaits you in Old Town, the birthplace of California. After Old Town; Seaport Village, the Midway aircraft carrier, the Unconditional Surrender Statue which is the symbolic visual of World War II, and Coronado island where the US Navy base is located, and which is also America's largest wooden building and features the historic Hotel Del Coronado where the movie "Some Like It Hot" was filmed, are among the places we will visit. Return to the hotel after the tour and overnight at our hotel.

NOTE: The Midway aircraft carrier visit will be done only as exterior photography.

Free time in the morning. Those who wish can join the Universal Studios tour, which will be organized as an extra by their guide, and have the opportunity to have fun with the film studios and the magnificent games and roller coasters inside in Los Angeles, the heart of the American film industry. On this tour, we go to Universal Studios, one of the largest parks in the World, where you will have the chance to see closely how the movies that were effective in the formation of the American dream were shot and their heroes. You will understand much better that Universal Studios, where world-famous director Steven Spielberg acted as creative consultant, is the number 1 studio and amusement park in the world. However, this park is not only an amusement but also a product of a century-old experience of world cinema history and technology. Over 40 shows, movie sets, and entertainments will not only draw you in and entertain you, but will also leave you breathless and make you feel inside the movies. Free time after the tour. Overnight at our hotel.

In the morning, we will leave the hotel and set off for Las Vegas, the city of nights, which is the most important touristic center of the state of Nevada and also hosts the world's largest hotels. On the way, if there is general participation, we will stop by a town that you should not miss. By stopping by Calico, an old Silver Mining Town also called Ghost Town, you will have the opportunity to explore one of America's Cowboy towns that you see in movies and take great pictures. Transfer to our hotel after a journey that will take approximately 4.5 hours. Room check-in will still not be before 16:00. Our guests who wish can participate in the Las Vegas Combinations Tour, which will be organized as an extra by their guide. After our tour on the Las Vegas Strip, where large hotel investments are located with magnificent architecture inspired by various touristic regions of the world, we go to the Mall. Following the shopping break we will give here, our other stop is The Sphere. We will have the opportunity to see The Sphere closely, which was recently completed and gained worldwide fame in a short time. After the free time we will give here, we go to the center of Las Vegas. We go to Fremont Street Experience, the most striking spot in this area called Downtown where crowds are present all day long. We give free time for those who wish to slide on the Zip-Line, have dinner, or shop on this covered street where concerts and various events are located. After the free time, departure to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Free time in the morning. We set off on the Grand Canyon tour, which our guests who wish will join and which is organized as an extra by their guide, and which you definitely should not miss. We arrive at the Grand Canyon after a journey of approximately 2 hours. We board the buses that will take us around the area. At Eagle Point, the last stop, we find the opportunity to take magnificent photos of the canyon right next to the 800-meter cliff. Here again, we have the opportunity to photograph the tents of the Hualapai Indians. Getting back on the bus from here, we go to Guano Point. While eating the food prepared by the Hualapai Indians, we witness another magnificent view. After the meal, we return to the Terminal, get on our vehicle, and set off towards Las Vegas. You will also have the opportunity to meet the Hualapai Indians, the owners of this magnificent canyon, which is one of the 7 natural wonders of the World and must be seen at least once in a lifetime.

For Those Looking for a Brand New Experience; Helicopter Tour 300 USD Per Person

Our guests who want to crown their trip can land on the Colorado River by Helicopter. Following our arrival, the staff organizing the helicopters take us to the helicopters. As 5-6 person helicopters descend towards the Colorado River at the very bottom of the canyon, you will be mesmerized by the magnificent canyon view. After the photo break we will give here, we take a boat trip on the Colorado River and take plenty of photos. While the helicopters bring us back up after the trip, we witness magnificent views once again. Note: The helicopter tour will be guaranteed if information is provided at least a few days before the departure of the tour. Evening walk on the Las Vegas Strip and the opportunity to watch the visual outdoor shows of the hotels. We will provide transfers for our guests who want to go to Las Vegas' world-famous shows. Thousands of tables and slots await you in the evening to try your luck. Overnight at our hotel.

Note: In the summer months, the tour start time will be early due to the Grand Canyon being very hot during noon hours.

Transfer to Las Vegas Airport in the morning. Flight to San Francisco with an American domestic flight. After meeting your guide waiting for you at the airport, transfer to our hotel. Since room check-in will be after 15:00, you can rest in the Lobby if you wish or join the San Francisco Introductory tour, which will be organized as an extra by your guide. On our tour, we will do a tour introducing this beautiful city. Civic Center, Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf and Chinatown, Twin Peaks, Haight and Ashbury where hippies settled, Palace of Fine Arts, Lombard Street are some of the places we will see. After the tour, transfer to our hotel following the free time we will give for dinner. Overnight at our hotel.

Free time in the morning. Those who wish can join the Muir Woods National Park & San Francisco Premium Outlet tour, which will be organized as an extra by their guide. Muir Woods National Monument is located north of San Francisco and is part of California's Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It is famous for its tall, old redwood trees. Trails winding through the trees extend to Cathedral Grove and Bohemian Grove and along Redwood Creek. Here you will experience a small sample of American National Parks. Afterwards, we complete our missing items at the Premium Outlet we will go to. Return to the hotel in the evening and free time. Overnight at our hotel.

In the morning, we vacate our rooms and have free time until flight time. Those who wish can join the Sausolito-Alcatraz from the Boat – Fisherman’s Wharf – Cable Car – Union Square tour, which will be organized as an extra by their guide. Depending on seasonal conditions, we go by vehicle or boat to Sausolito, where high-ranking officials of San Francisco used to live and now the wealthiest reside. While walking along the waterfront, you will see beautiful houses and sip your coffee by the sea at Cafes against the view of San Francisco. Afterwards, as you return to San Francisco by boat, you will have the chance to photograph Alcatraz, once known as the world's inescapable prison, from the boat. At the same time, you will witness the magnificent view of San Francisco city. Our boat docks at Pier 39, one of the symbols of San Francisco. After a short visit to the sea lions sunbathing here, following a delightful journey to Union Square with Cable Cars (red trams) which we know very well from the movies, after the lunch you will take freely at a restaurant you will choose in line with your guide's recommendations, the Fashion District and Chinatown await you in the liveliest area of San Francisco. Transfer to San Francisco airport in the late afternoon and departure for Istanbul at 18:45 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 080. Overnight on the plane.

Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 18:15 local time and the end of our tour.