WESTERN USA UNIVERSITY TOUR

Welcome to San Francisco! It is one of the few North American cities to achieve the legendary status of such places as Paris or London. The city's well-known hills offer stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, and feature a wide array of shops, restaurants, and cosmopolitan nightlife. In addition to its diversity and charm, San Francisco is a gateway to Silicon Valley, America's premier high-technology center. Upon Arrival, check in to the hotel. (Meals: D)

Today we proceed on a sightseeing tour of San Francisco. You will visit the famous Golden Gate Bridge, with the world’s highest bridge towers. Continue on to Twin Peaks, Lombard Street, Pier 39, Nob Hill, Civic Center, Union Square, Fisherman’s Wharf, Palace of Fine Arts & other highlights. (Meals: B, L, D)

After Breakfast proceed to the Stanford University for a Campus tour. Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. After lunch see the Berkeley University and tour the Campus. Founded in the wake of the gold rush by leaders of the newly established 31st state, the University of California's flagship campus at Berkeley has become one of the preeminent universities in the world. (Meals: B, L, D)

After Breakfast at the hotel, see California's rugged Central Coast, a view that will both humble and inspire you. Travel south via Highway 1,through Santa Cruz which offers a spectacular view of the Central Coastal area. Stop at Steinbeck's Cannery Row in Monterey - known for the characters in John Steinbeck's novel "Cannery Row." Find seaside exploration, shopping and activities for everyone on Monterey's beautiful shoreline. Check into hotel.(Meals: B, L, D)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing to Los Angeles. Later, enjoy a city tour of Los Angeles. We will drive you through the “Entertainment capital of the world”, Hollywood, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, Grumman Chinese Theater, Sunset strip, Rodeo Drive for the world’ most expensive shopping and China town for some good bargains. (Meals: B, L, D)

After Breakfast proceed to the Campus tour of UCLA. The school has produced 12 Nobel Prizes, 12 Rhodes Scholarships, more NCAA titles than any university and more Olympic medals than most nations. The faculty and alumni helped create the Internet and pioneered reverse osmosis. And more than 100 companies have been created based on technology developed at UCLA.(Meals: B, L, D)

Join us today for a tour of Universal Studios which has always been known for its innovative rides and attractions, and is designed to let visitors experience the movies like never before. A trip to Universal is like a trip into the heart of Hollywood. With films and TV shows always in production, one never knows who they might see wandering the sidewalks of the park. (Meals: B, L, D)

Today we finish our trip and get ready to fly back home or to the next Destination (Meals: B, L)