19 days in United States Itinerary

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Armstrong Redwood State Reserve and San Francisco Bay. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Francisco: Mutt Lynch Winery (in Windsor) and Healdsburg (Spas, Gary Farrell Winery, &more). Dedicate the 3rd (Tue) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. The adventure continues: admire the natural beauty at San Francisco Botanical Garden, examine the collection at Cable Car Museum, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and stroll through Lands End.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to San Francisco is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 9 hours. Traveling from Amsterdam in October, expect San Francisco to be somewhat warmer, temps between 26°C and 15°C. On the 6th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Calboat Diving - Spectre Dive Boat and Santa Monica State Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Los Angeles side-trips: Huntington Beach Pier (in Huntington Beach), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum (in Simi Valley) and Third Street Promenade (in Santa Monica). And it doesn't end there: take a leisurely stroll along San Clemente Pier, make a trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, walk around Heisler Park, and see the interesting displays at Petersen Automotive Museum.

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Traveling by flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from San Francisco in October, with highs in Los Angeles at 32°C and lows at 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Shelby American Inc and Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Next up on the itinerary: savor the flavors at Food & Drink, try to win big at Wynn Las Vegas, see the interesting displays at Counts Kustoms, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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Traveling by flight from Los Angeles to Las Vegas takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October in Las Vegas, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to travel 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at South Kaibab Trail and Mather Point. On the 17th (Tue), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. The adventure continues: stroll through Rim Trail, take some stellar pictures from Lookout Studio, take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point, and don't miss a visit to Powell Point.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Las Vegas in October, plan for a bit cooler days in Grand Canyon National Park, with highs around 22°C, while nights are colder with lows around 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can travel back home.