Grand Tour of America

On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Your rail journey across the USA begins today in San Francisco. Home to cable cars, world-class restaurants and a bustling cultural scene, San Francisco never ceases to amaze newcomers as well as locals. Stay Two Nights: San Francisco, Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf

Explore some of the incredible sights and highlights of Las Vegas at leisure today. The monorail is a great way to discover the amazing spectacles of the famous Las Vegas Strip. Absorb the atmosphere and enjoy an extraordinary selection of entertainment choices on your doorstep including the world-famous casinos.

Head across Nevada to Arizona, via the towering Hoover Dam. Entering Arizona you'll drive on the legendary Route 66. Arrive in Flagstaff for a two-night stay amid 500 picturesque acres of ponderosa pine forest. Stay Two Nights: Flagstaff, Little America Hotel

After breakfast, you'll feel like you're in an American Western film as you drive through Navajo country and Utah's Monument Valley. The region evokes a bygone era, where cowboys herded cattle across the hills and Native Americans performed rituals passed down through generations. Stay: Durango, Best Western Plus Rio Grande

Board your overnight train to Chicago. You will journey high up into the Rockies and across the plains. Stay: Amtrak California Zephyr, sleeper train

Enjoy the morning on the train. Arrive in Chicago this afternoon. Here, you'll disembark with plenty of time to enjoy an evening at leisure, familiarising yourself with the dynamic vibe of this major city. Stay Two Nights: Chicago, Hampton Inn Magnificent Mile

Today, we enjoy a Chicago Architecture Cruise, seeing some of the city's great buildings from the river. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Stroll through Chicago's downtown parks, including Millennium Park, or head into one of the city's many museums and art galleries, such as the Art Institute of Chicago.

You are free to explore Chicago further today, and there are sure to be many more incredible city sights to discover. Later this evening, you will board the Lake Shore Limited for the overnight journey to Buffalo. Stay: Amtrak Lake Shore Limited, sleeper train

Arrive in Buffalo and transfer to Niagara Falls. Perhaps explore the falls from the water on a river tour (own expense). Stay: Hyatt Place Niagara Falls

Today, board the Maple Leaf service to New York for a day-long train journey. On arrival, you'll enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Grand Central Station. Stay Two Nights: New York Marriot Marquis Time Square

Join a guided tour and harbour cruise around the famous borough Manhattan, which takes you past the iconic Statue of Liberty.

Transfer to the airport for your return flight.