Day 1 - Monday - December 29
Welcome to Southern California
All aboard for our transfer to the airport and our flight to Los Angeles. We’ll transfer to the Hilton Orange County, our host for four nights. A welcome dinner at the hotel is planned as we settle in and get ready for our Rose Parade Experience. (D)
Day 2 - Tuesday - December 30
Float Decorating with Lunch/
Hollywood Studio Tour
After breakfast, we’ll see the finishing touches being put on the Tournament of Roses parade floats before they head down Colorado Blvd. We’ll enjoy a delicious three-course luncheon at the famous Lawry’s The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills followed by a real Hollywood Studio tour. We’ll see where movie magic is made and learn about the rich history of the film industry. (B,L)
Day 3 - Wednesday - December 31
Catalina Island
We start our day with a buffet breakfast before heading off to Catalina Island. We’ll board one of the Catalina Express ferries for a short one-hour cruise to the island. Once we arrive, the day is ours to get acquainted with the storybook town of Avalon, which we’ll find is packed with boutiques, restaurants, and things to do! We might want to take a tour of the historic Casino, take a guided tour of Avalon, or rent a golf cart or bicycle to sightsee on our own this afternoon. The evening is filled with elegant dining, dancing to a live band, and the fun of a live “Monte Carlo” style casino. There will be hats and party favors, and a champagne toast to ring in 2026! (B,D
Day 4 - Thursday - January 1
137th Tournament of Roses Parade
/ Southern California Style BBQ
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading to Pasadena, where reserved premium grandstand seats await us as we watch the Rose Parade make its way down Colorado Boulevard. A souvenir program and blanket are included. After the parade, we’ll return to the hotel for a special Southern California Style BBQ, then have some free time to relax. This afternoon we’ll enjoy an exclusive performance in the hotel ballroom. (B,L)
Day 5 - Friday - January 2
Travel Home
After breakfast, we’ll travel back to Pasadena to see the floats on display at the spectacular “Floatfest” event. Then we’ll bid farewell to new friends as we transfer to the Los Angeles airport. Upon arrival at our local airport we will transfer home with memories to cherish! (B)
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TOUR INCLUDES:
- 4 Night stay at Hilton Orange
County
- Welcome Dinner
- Rose Parade Float Decorating Tour
- Hollywood Studio Tour
- Catalina Island
- Lunch a Lawry’s The Prime Rib
- Private New Year’s Eve Gala
- Premium Reserved Grandstand Seating for the 137th Rose Parade
- Southern California Style BBQ
- “Floatfest” Event
- Roundtrip Transfers to/from Washington Dulles Airport
- Services of an Escort upon arrival in Los Angeles. * Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation
- 8 Meals = 4B, 2L, 2D