20 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips United States holiday planner
Start: Manchester
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Las Vegas
— 2 nights
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Death Valley National Park
— 1 night
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
— 2 nights
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Yosemite National Park
— 2 nights
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Napa
— 2 nights
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San Francisco
— 2 nights
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Monterey
— 2 nights
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Pismo Beach
— 1 night
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Santa Monica
— 2 nights
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San Diego
— 2 nights
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End: Manchester
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Las Vegas — 2 nights
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Sin City
Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.To see ratings, maps, and tourist information, read Las Vegas tour itinerary builder.
Manchester, UK to Las Vegas is an approximately 14-hour flight. Traveling from Manchester to Las Vegas, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Manchester in September; daily highs in Las Vegas reach 39°C and lows reach 25°C. You will have some time to spend on the 12th (Tue) before leaving for Death Valley National Park.
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Death Valley National Park — 1 night
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Hottest, Driest, Lowest
Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.Start off your visit on the 12th (Tue): explore the striking landscape at Zabriskie Point, steep yourself in history at Harmony Borax Works, get engrossed in the history at The Ranch at Furnace Creek, then explore the activities along Badwater Basin, and finally cruise along Artist's Drive.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Death Valley National Park day trip planner.
You can drive from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Las Vegas in September, plan for slightly colder nights in Death Valley National Park, with lows around 20°C. On the 13th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park — 2 nights
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A Land of Giants
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.To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park road trip planning tool.
Traveling by car from Death Valley National Park to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, daily temperatures in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. You will have some time to spend on the 15th (Fri) before leaving for Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 2 nights
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Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.Start off your visit on the 15th (Fri): explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome and then take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point. Keep things going the next day: hike along Mariposa Grove, then explore the striking landscape of Pioneer Yosemite History Center, then get to know the fascinating history of Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark, and finally explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bridalveil Fall.
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Explore your travel options from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in September, expect nights in Yosemite National Park to be much colder, around 3°C, while days are slightly colder, around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Napa.
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Napa — 2 nights
America's Wine Country
Located just 80 km (50 mi) north of San Francisco, Napa sits at the southern end of the scenic Napa Valley, one of the world's major wine regions.Start off your visit on the 17th (Sun): enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour and then do a tasting at Domaine Carneros.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read Napa tour itinerary planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Napa. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Yosemite National Park in September: high temperatures in Napa hover around 32°C and lows are around 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can go by car to San Francisco.
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San Francisco — 2 nights
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City by the Bay
San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.Start off your visit on the 19th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, and then contemplate the long history of Alcatraz Island. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Wed): enjoy the sand and surf at Half Moon Bay State Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Dunes Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Cowell Ranch State Beach.
To find where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the San Francisco tour builder site.
You can drive from Napa to San Francisco in 1.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and subway; or take a bus. While traveling from Napa, expect a bit cooler days and a bit warmer nights in San Francisco, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 17°C. On the 21st (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Monterey.
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Monterey — 2 nights
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Monterey is a city in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. On the 21st (Thu), do a tasting at Talbott Vineyards and then cruise along 17-Mile Drive. Keep things going the next day: meet the residents at Monterey Bay Aquarium, then get to know the fascinating history of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard, and then kick back and relax at Asilomar State Beach.
For reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Monterey online tour planner.
Traveling by car from San Francisco to Monterey takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Monterey are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to drive to Pismo Beach.
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For reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Monterey online tour planner.
Traveling by car from San Francisco to Monterey takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Monterey are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to drive to Pismo Beach.
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Pismo Beach — 1 night
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Pismo Beach is a city in San Luis Obispo County, in the Central Coast area of California, United States. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): take in the history at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, admire the majestic nature at Montana de Oro State Park, and then stroll through Avila Main Beach.
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Pismo Beach trip builder website.
You can drive from Monterey to Pismo Beach in 3 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Monterey in September, you will find days in Pismo Beach are a bit warmer (33°C), and nights are about the same (16°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Santa Monica.
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You can drive from Monterey to Pismo Beach in 3 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Monterey in September, you will find days in Pismo Beach are a bit warmer (33°C), and nights are about the same (16°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Santa Monica.
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Santa Monica — 2 nights
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Fortunate People in a Fortunate Land
A famed resort town since the early 20th century, Santa Monica sits on the picturesque Santa Monica Bay, bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles.Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Greystone Mansion and Park, then enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica State Beach, and then take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier. On the 25th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a stroll through Rodeo Drive, walk around Beverly Gardens Park, then examine the collection at The Getty Villa, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica Bay.
To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Santa Monica day trip planning site.
You can fly from Pismo Beach to Santa Monica in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and tram. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Pismo Beach in September since evenings lows in Santa Monica dip to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can drive to San Diego.
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San Diego — 2 nights
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America's Finest City
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.Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): examine the collection at USS Midway Museum and then appreciate the extensive heritage of San Diego Bay Walk. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Wed): contemplate the long history of Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House, stroll the grounds of Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, and then enjoy the sand and surf at La Jolla Cove.
To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our San Diego trip itinerary builder.
Getting from Santa Monica to San Diego by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in San Diego can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
Napa Valley travel guide
Thanks to a Mediterranean climate and idyllic location in Northern California, Napa Valley is one of the top wine producing regions in the world. This, coupled with the area's breathtaking scenery, abundance of quaint B&Bs, and exquisite local gastronomy, makes Napa Valley one of the country's most popular spots for peaceful weekends and romantic getaways. While wine tasting and vineyard tours are the traditional things to do, the region offers a variety of other attractions, including hot air balloon rides, spa treatments, and trips aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train.
