1st day: Athens - New York
Meeting at the airport, final instructions and flight to New York with the leading airlines our agency works with. Flight to the dream, the legendary "New York - New York", the city with a thousand faces that we all know from the movies in the cinema, the city that combined its name with "the dream" and the imagination of modern man. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the hotel located in the heart of Manhattan. Time to settle in. Shortly afterwards, depending on arrival time, we will embark on a walking tour with our guide for a first introduction to the most exciting city on the planet.
2nd day: New York City - Tour of Upper Manhattan - Central Park - Columbia University
We start our day with the first tour of the sights for which the city is famous. We will see the statue of the most important explorer, Christopher Columbus with his caravels, which today is the measuring point for all distances from New York. We will pass by the Lincoln Center which is home to the Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera, an ideal venue for classical music lovers. A short stop at Central Park, one of the world's most popular parks, the place where New Yorkers relax and spend their leisure time. Full of picturesque lakes, lovely fountains, the whispering bench, Shakespeare's garden and the small but lively zoo. Continue on to the General Grant Memorial and Columbia University, New York's premier theoretical science university, whose entrance makes reference to ancient Greek philosophers. Next is the Harlem neighbourhood, formerly known as the African-American Mecca of New York, home to the Apollo theatre, where all the jazz demigods and Michael Jackson have performed on stage. The tour continues with Fifth Avenue with its famous fashion houses and Rockefeller Center, one of the largest private complexes in the world owned by the eponymous family, a city landmark and home to the "Top of the Rock" observatory. Next we will visit Times Square, the world's busiest and most photographed square, where millions of visitors are dazzled by the illuminated skyscrapers with their colorful "neon" signs that truly make the night a day. Nearby is the wondrous Broadway, an entertainment industry hub where one can enjoy the world's most spectacular shows. Return to the hotel
For the evening, we recommend catching one of the famous musicals at the Broadway theatres, the best way to end your day in New York. Don't forget to purchase your tickets from our office in order to take advantage of the special low prices and save time in queues!
3rd day: New York - South Manhattan tour, Chelsea Market, walk in the neighborhoods "Sex & the city", "Friends
Having gotten our first solid dose of spectacular New York City, today we're getting ready for the second part of our tour of the city, which covers southern Manhattan. We'll stop at the United Nations House, the headquarters of the organization whose purpose is to preserve world peace, study international economic trends, submit studies concerning human rights, natural resources, etc. We will then stop at the Grand Central Station, gateway and symbol of the city, where at least 750,000 people pass through the magnificent main hall every day. We continue with Greenwich Village which is beloved by artists and writers, with Washington square and New York University (N.Y.U) as a point of reference. Next, Soho which is filled with famous fashion houses, Little Italy and Chinatown, two of the city's most vibrant districts where New York's multicultural identity is felt. Next we will follow in the footsteps of the main protagonists of the famous Sex and the City series, Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda. In addition to 5th Avenue where the four friends indulged in endless shopping, we will also visit Magnolia Bakery where the group used to enjoy the famous cupcakes, and Carrie's house where the filming of the famous series took place. At the same time, continuing our walk in the West Village, we will visit the building where the shooting of the series that was a huge success in Greece, "The Friends", thus completing this special walk! Then we will head to the famous Chelsea Market, home of famous gourmet restaurants in New York, where there will be free time to buy local products and to the Highline, the wonderful idea of creating a park on the old railroad line, which gives us the opportunity to walk in the city... on the city, filled with images of Manhattan neighborhoods.
We head to Wall Street, the centre of the world's economy with a photo stop at the Charging Bull bronze sculpture. Immediately afterwards we encounter "ground zero" with the memorial that has been built, a tribute to the victims of 9/11η . Just beyond is the new Economic Center called the One Word Trade Center. In the same area, the much-discussed Calatrava construction station, known as Oculus, a distinctive architectural building dominated by the color white, looms in the same area. Impressive and futuristic, both inside and out, it is to date the most expensive station in the world, at a cost of $4 billion.
It is the perfect time for a stop at Brookfield shopping centre, filled with branded stores such as Burberry, Gucci, Luis Vuitton. There, we will have free time to rest, shop, relax with a meal or drink at one of the restaurants or cafes while enjoying the very beautiful views from this place! For our evening out, we have almost unlimited options in the not coincidentally named "the city that never sleeps". East Village, all areas with a rich nightlife. Among New Yorkers relaxing with a drink or food after a long day, New York is ready to show you its nightlife face!
4th day: New York City - Brooklyn Bridge tour and the new eccentric Hudson Yards district, cruise to the Statue of Liberty
Our third tour starts from Battery Park where the Statue of Liberty, a landmark that is synonymous with New York City, begins to emerge. Immediately afterwards, we will have the opportunity to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and take the most spectacular photos! The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States (1883) and connects the New York boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn by crossing over the East River. Since its opening it has been a symbol of New York City and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964 and a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1972. Our tour continues with a cruise around Manhattan Island, where we will pass by historic Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty that dominates the Harbor City, Staten Island and the great Varenzano Bridge as well as admire the various small and larger old and newer bridges that connect Manhattan to the surrounding area and the adjacent State of New Jersey. So we will now have a great opportunity to photograph the spectacular Manhattan with its skyscrapers from afar.
After the cruise we will visit Hudson Yards, the newly built neighborhood of Manhattan, which is straight out of a science fiction movie! Spread over 14 acres it includes dozens of shops, gardens, groves, upscale stores, celebrity chef restaurants and the impressive climbing project The Vessel which resembles a giant beehive. Then depending on the number of participants we will return to our hotel by foot or coach and have time to prepare for our evening out. If we are lucky and there is a basketball game going on, for the evening we suggest experiencing the spectacular and magical world of the NBA at Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center with tickets secured by us! Of course, those of you who want to get specific and tested suggestions from our guide, feel free to consult him at any time!
5th day: New York - Las Vegas
Departure and flight to the city of gambling and fun. Arrival transfer & check-in at our hotel. The fun begins and reaches its peak in Las Vegas. Your luck has just begun! For the evening we suggest a walk through the casino town of quick marriages and divorces. Walk with your escort along the city's main street, the Strip, or even Downtown, where luxury hotels stretch out in the middle of the desert. This is definitely the brightest spot on the planet, as the city lights can be seen with the naked eye from the moon! Each hotel has something unique but certainly impressive to present to you and that will strive in this way to lead you to its own Casino. Here, even smoking... is allowed!
6th day: Las Vegas - tour
Starting our day, we have a free breakfast where we recommend a visit to one of the two Premium Outlets of the city, with the North Premium Outlet being the optimal choice. Just 15 minutes from your hotel by taxi, you will find all the big names in fashion such as DKNY, Calvin Klein, Gucci, Escada and over 200 other brands at incredibly low prices. In the afternoon we will start with our guide a tour of this glamorous city of entertainment, casinos, shows and luxury. On our tour we will learn how the city gained this reputation, having managed to attract so many tourists. We will walk along the Strip, known as the area where most of the ultra-luxury hotels-casinos that dominate and impress are concentrated. Of course, the fact that even on the sidewalk the music cheers us up will not go unnoticed. Our walk continues to the hotels of Las Vegas. Passing by the 50 year old Caesar's Palace and the "Temple of Gambling" Bellagio, we will not miss the impressive show of fountains dancing to the accompaniment of music. Then we'll take a trip around the world as hotels in Las Vegas pay homage to famous landmarks. So on this trip we will get a taste of Paris and the Eiffel Tower in Paris Las Vegas, find gondolas and St. Mark's Square in the Venetian, but also the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State and Central Park in New York New York. This is the magic of this city! At the end of the tour, we suggest you make the most of the rest of your time at one of the spectacular shows with dance and acrobatic performances, magicians and world-famous artists. If you still want to move freely, you will find numerous bars to enjoy drinks and wines at their best. Have fun!
7th day: Las Vegas - Grand Canyon
Early in the morning, we will depart for a spectacular drive to the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam in the artificial lake of Mead. During this unique excursion, we will experience the wonder of nature in a complete and luxurious program, which includes lunch and the breathtaking glass bridge experience. Return to our hotel in the evening and a chance for fun as it is our last night.
8th day: Las Vegas - Los Angeles - Santa Monica
After gathering at our hotel in the morning, we leave the city of casinos and entertainment. We cross the Nevada desert, famous for the Western movies and arrive in Los Angeles, the city of "Angels". Upon arrival and before settling into our hotel, we will experience the first of the possible sights, visiting one of California's most beautiful beaches, the famous Santa Monica. After a short stop for photos we head back to our hotel, having had a good first taste of spectacular California.
9th day: Los Angeles - Tour
Today's tour is full of surprises. Los Angeles is not a city like the ones you are used to seeing. It is a city of many cities, a giant city between great mountains and the Pacific Ocean. On our tour, we'll admire the Music Center and the Disney Concert Hall in downtown. In Hollywood, we will see the Chinese Theatre where movie premieres are presented and where well-known entertainment artists have left their footprints. You will also feel like a star when you walk down the sidewalk where the bronze stars of the "walk of fame" are, and the Dolby Theater (formerly the Kodak Theater) where the famous Academy Awards ceremony is now held every year. Then we will see Beverly Hills, we will pass by the famous Rodeo Drive, with the most expensive shops in the world! Some of them you can only get into if you have an appointment. We will still see the beautiful beaches of the city and gaze at Malibu. One of the most notable places we will visit is the Griffith Observatory, where we will have the opportunity to take the best pictures with a view of Los Angeles and of course the Hollywood sign, a trademark of the city.
10th day: Los Angeles - (optional Universal Studios Hollywood)
We have the whole day at our disposal to spend it with the choice that suits us best. One of them is Universal's movie studios, one of the top attractions in Los Angeles. A place that offers nothing but fun, full of sets from the most famous movies, it thrills adults and children alike, while actors dressed in the best costumes make the experience magical. Trains from the greatest movies of all time, including Transformers, Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Mummy and Fast and Furious, await you. But what you can't miss is the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey roller coaster, which was voted the best in the park in 2017. You'll pass through the castle gates and down the corridors of Hogwarts to Headmaster Dumbledore's office. A special train will take us on a guided tour of the filming locations for TV and film movies and we will see sets and tricks that evoke the wonder of the 7th Art. The tour guide will lead the tour so that you don't miss anything.
Next to Universal Studios is City Walk, a bustling area ideal for dining and shopping, while you can watch a film in the cinema and enjoy a drink to the sound of live music.
11th day: Los Angeles - San Diego (optional)
Early booking offer: one day trip to San Diego only 65€ from 140€
Free day. We recommend an excursion to San Diego, the southernmost city in California, near the Mexican border. We will follow the beautiful coastal route, starting in Long Beach, where we will see the old Queen Mary I Superyacht, now converted into a wedding reception venue, hotel and of course a museum. We continue past Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and San Clemente. Along the way we will see how new settlements are being created as the area continues to evolve. We will arrive in San Diego, the Golden City, at the foot of Mount Palomar, which is becoming an alternative Silicon Valley. We arrive at the San Diego Harbor where we will see Seaport Village an area that has been developed with shops, cafes and restaurants. From there, after crossing the big bridge, from where we will see part of the city's Naval Station, we will arrive at Coronado Island, a beautiful residential area, where the famous old wooden Del Coronado Hotel, which we have seen in many movies, is located. The beauty cannot be described in words. In the evening we return to Los Angeles. Again, if none of the above suggestions excite you, wander around Los Angeles doing your last minute shopping, or head to the beach to relax in front of the ocean. Either way, the day is yours!
12th - 13th day : Los Angeles - Athens
Last day of our trip. Transfer and flight to Athens with a stopover. Flooded by so much we have experienced on our trip and with a sweet nostalgia for what we left behind, we wish to quickly repeat this magical trip or one like it.
