32 days in United States Itinerary

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge. Walt Disney Family Museum and Musee Mecanique will appeal to museum buffs. Dedicate the 4th (Mon) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's lots more to do: immerse yourself in nature at Marin Headlands, buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace, trek along Lands End, and admire the masterpieces at Legion of Honor.

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Rome, Italy to San Francisco is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -9 hour difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Rome in July; daily highs in San Francisco reach 26°C and lows reach 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

With mountain peaks reaching past 4,250 m (14,000 ft) and trees stretching to over 75 m (250 ft) high, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present nature on a grand scale.

On the 5th (Tue), admire all the interesting features of Generals Hwy, explore the striking landscape at Moro Rock Trail, and then trek along Crescent Meadow Rd. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Zumwalt Meadow Trail and then admire the sheer force of Roaring River Falls.

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Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway, train, and bus. Traveling from San Francisco in July, expect nights in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to be a bit warmer, around 22°C, while days are much warmer, around 43°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to fly to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Do your shopping at LA Farmers' Market and Two Rodeo Drive. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Battleship USS Iowa Museum and Hollywood Bowl Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Los Angeles side-trips: Wayfarers Chapel (in Rancho Palos Verdes), Santa Monica (26-Mile Bike Path & Ocean Avenue) and The Getty Villa (in Malibu). And it doesn't end there: stroll through Manhattan Beach, explore the world behind art at The Broad, take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, and examine the collection at Petersen Automotive Museum.

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Fly from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Los Angeles in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in July, plan for slightly colder days in Los Angeles, with highs around 33°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Mon): shop like a local with The Strip and then get engrossed in the history at Titanic.

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You can fly from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. While traveling from Los Angeles, expect much warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Las Vegas, ranging from highs of 47°C to lows of 32°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Kolb Studio and Grand Canyon Railway Depot are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Discover out-of-the-way places like South Kaibab Trail and Yaki Point. And it doesn't end there: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, stroll around Indian Garden, and get a taste of the local shopping with Lookout Studio.

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Drive from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or do a combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Las Vegas in July; daily highs in Grand Canyon National Park reach 34°C and lows reach 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to travel to Page.

Originally little more than a simple camp constructed to house workers who built a nearby dam on the Colorado River, Page is now a popular stop for travelers preparing a trip to Arizona's canyon country.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): take an in-depth tour of Powell Museum and then explore the activities along Lake Powell.

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Traveling by car from Grand Canyon National Park to Page takes 4 hours. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in July, expect nights in Page to be much warmer, around 26°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 43°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Monument Valley.

Monument Valley is a region of the Colorado Plateau characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes, the largest reaching 1000ft above the valley floor. On the 24th (Sun), see Off-Road Tours and then explore the striking landscape at Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Here are some ideas for day two: capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour and then see the interesting displays at Goulding’s Trading Post Museum..

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Traveling by car from Page to Monument Valley takes 4 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Page in July; daily highs in Monument Valley reach 38°C and lows reach 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can go by car to Phoenix.

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona. Start off your visit on the 26th (Tue): pause for some serene contemplation at St. Mary's Basilica and then see the interesting displays at Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the engaging exhibits at Children’s Museum of Phoenix and then awaken your taste buds at Arizona Scenic Tours - Day Tours.

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Traveling by car from Monument Valley to Phoenix takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. When traveling from Monument Valley in July, plan for somewhat warmer days in Phoenix, with highs around 48°C, while nights are warmer with lows around 34°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to San Diego.

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

Do some cultural sightseeing at USS Midway Museum and San Diego Air & Space Museum. Take a break from the city and head to La Jolla Shores Park and Mission Bay Park. Change things up with a short trip to Del Mar City Beach in Del Mar (about 30 minutes away). There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Coronado Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Windansea Beach, steep yourself in history at Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, and take a leisurely stroll along Seaport Village.

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Fly from Phoenix to San Diego in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Phoenix to San Diego. When traveling from Phoenix in July, plan for cooler days and a bit cooler nights in San Diego: temperatures range from 29°C by day to 23°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.