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Tournament of Roses
Overview
Highlights (Bullets)
- Los angeles: Sightseeing; visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library; New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance Gala; grandstand seats for the Tournament of Roses Parade; Official Parade Program; post-parade float viewing; farewell dinner on board the RMS Queen Mary
- Go behind the scenes in Pasadena to experience the Rose Parade, America's most famous New Year's celebration
- Ring in the New Year with a festive dinner and dance gala complete with hats, live music, party favors, and champagne
Short Description
You can leave your rose-colored glasses at home when you pack your bags for America’s favorite New Year’s celebration. Everything is coming up roses on this special tour of Los Angeles, starting with a pre-countdown gala complete with beats, bites, and bubbly. The celebration continues New Year’s Day at Pasadena’s famous Tournament of Roses Parade where you’ll enjoy reserved grandstand seats, an official commemorative program, and prime viewing of the spectacular floral floats and marching bands from around the world. Truly stop and smell the roses at the post-parade viewing area where you can get up close to the fragrant, fantastic creations. Other quintessentially Californian experiences include guided sightseeing in Los Angeles, a visit to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, a special New Year’s Day lunch, and a farewell dinner at a locally loved restaurant.
Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVE IN LOS ANGELES
Welcome to California! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2: LOS ANGELES
The City of Angels Depart on a Los Angeles city tour that takes you from Olvera Street, the oldest thoroughfare in the city, to Hollywood. Then visit the [LF] Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. This evening, join your travel companions at an exclusive Globus New Year’s Eve dinner & gala, complete with hats, party favors and ofcourse, champagne! We celebrate on New York time as the iconic ball drops in Times Square. (Breakfast,Dinner)
LOCAL FAVORITELEGENDARY LIVES Visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in a hilltop setting in Simi Valley and final resting place of the 40th U.S. President and First Lady. Here, the legacy of the President is on display in extraordinary and educational exhibits. Enjoy the impressive sights of Air Force One, Marine One, a replica of the Oval Office and a piece of the fallen Berlin Wall.
Day 3: LOS ANGELES. TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE
Everything’s Coming Up Roses! Happy New Year! Get ready for one of the world’s most popular parades—you’ll see it live! Globus has specially selected reserved grandstand seating only minutes from the beginning of the parade route for prime viewing. After the parade, return to the hotel for a New Year’s Day lunch. Later, for those who wish, join a trip to Santa Monica for a walk on the famous pier, shopping on the 3rd Street Promenade, or relaxing on the beach. (Breakfast,Lunch)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTSPECIAL EVENT See the spectacular floats made entirely of flowers (plants, and seeds). Marching bands from around the world, horse-guards, and celebrities parade through the lovely town of Pasadena. You’ll also receive the official parade program to take home as a special souvenir.
Day 4: LOS ANGELES
The Ultimate Flower Arrangement This morning, view the individual floats in the Post-parade float viewing area. For many, this is the highlight of the entire event, as you can get up close to these amazing and intricately designed floats – made entirely of flowers, plants, and seeds. Take the opportunity for an amazing photo opportunity. Enjoy a very special farewell dinner this evening at a local restaurant. (Breakfast,Dinner)
Day 5: LOS ANGELES
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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10,827 Globus Travel Reviews & Ratings
Tournament of Roses
Company Reviews
It was a great itinerary
Mostly the country
Good hotels, more dinners and good tour guide
Tour director Bea
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Details
Optional Activities
AX|Tournament of Roses
AXE|With San Diego
Group Size
Standard Group - 25 + people
Accommodations
Westin Bonaventure
Stunning downtown hotel comprising 5 glass towers and a 6 story atrium lobby with fountains. Facilities include an outdoor pool, health club, spa and on site shopping mall. Dining faciilities include a lobby bar and bistro restaurant - The Lakeview Bistro - and a famous steakhouse on the 35th floor - LA Prime - which offers spectacular views of the downtown area. On the 34th floor is a revolving lounge and restaurant - the Bona Vista Lounge
Los Angeles
United States
404 S. Figueroa Street
Trip ID#:
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