20 days in United States Itinerary

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

On the 16th (Wed), take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, don't miss a visit to Lombard Street, and then buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace.

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Berlin, Germany to San Francisco is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Berlin to San Francisco is minus 9 hours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in August, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to San Simeon.

When you arrive in tiny San Simeon, which lies halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, you can see why William Randolph Hearst chose this coastal locale for his famous hilltop castle.

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Traveling by car from San Francisco to San Simeon takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. While traveling from San Francisco, expect much hotter days and about the same nights in San Simeon, ranging from highs of 40°C to lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to drive to Santa Barbara.

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a solid vacation destination with its wide beaches, renowned wineries, and some of California's finest shopping and dining options.

On the 19th (Sat), contemplate the long history of Old Mission Santa Barbara, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Santa Barbara Zoo, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, and finally take in the waterfront at Stearns Wharf.

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Traveling by car from San Simeon to Santa Barbara takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from San Simeon in August: highs in Santa Barbara hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can drive 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.

On the 20th (Sun), find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Hollywood. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Mon): find something for the whole family at Disneyland Park.

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Traveling by car from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August, Los Angeles is a bit warmer than Santa Barbara - with highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Joshua Tree National Park.

Joshua Tree National Park takes its name from the Joshua tree, a twisted, spiky tree with bayonet-shaped leaves at the top that's one of the few plant species hardy enough to thrive in the extreme climate of the Mojave Desert.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, take in the dramatic natural features at Wonderland of Rocks, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Eureka Peak.

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Traveling by car from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Los Angeles in August; daily highs in Joshua Tree National Park reach 45°C and lows reach 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) to allow 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.

On the 23rd (Wed), admire the majestic nature at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, then see Off-Road Tours, and then take in panoramic vistas at High Roller. Here are some ideas for day two: get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip, then admire the natural beauty at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, then ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.

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You can fly from Joshua Tree National Park to Las Vegas in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and bus. In August in Las Vegas, expect temperatures between 45°C during the day and 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) 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.

On the 27th (Sun), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. And it doesn't end there: explore the stunning scenery at Grand Canyon South Rim, take some stellar pictures from Lipan Point, identify plant and animal life at Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra, and stroll through South Kaibab Trail.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in August, expect Grand Canyon National Park to be colder, temps between 31°C and 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to travel to Bryce Canyon National Park.

You can find hoodoos--rock pillars formed by erosion--all around the world, but those of Bryce Canyon National Park remain the standard bearers thanks to their bright red color, tall stature, and arrangement in large amphitheaters.

On the 28th (Mon), take some stellar pictures from Fairyland Point, then take some stellar pictures from Inspiration Point, then trek along Navajo Loop Trail, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Navajo/Queens Garden Loop.

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Do a combination of bus and car from Grand Canyon National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park in 7.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in August, and nighttime lows around 9°C. You'll set off for Zion National Park on the 29th (Tue).

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

On the 29th (Tue), explore the striking landscape of The Narrows.

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Traveling by car from Bryce Canyon National Park to Zion National Park takes 1.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Bryce Canyon National Park in August; daily highs in Zion National Park reach 38°C and lows reach 14°C. You will leave for Pahrump on the 30th (Wed).

Pahrump is an unincorporated town in Nye County, Nevada, United States. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Wed): stop by Red Apple Fireworks.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Zion National Park to Pahrump. Traveling from Zion National Park to Pahrump, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Zion National Park in August; daily highs in Pahrump reach 43°C and lows reach 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to travel to Yosemite National Park.

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.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, contemplate the waterfront views at Tenaya Lake, trek along Lembert Dome, and make a trip to Washburn Point.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Pahrump to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Pahrump in August, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are little chillier (32°C), and nights are cooler (7°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) so you can travel to San Francisco.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): make a trip to Coit Tower, then contemplate the long history of SS Jeremiah O'Brien, then head off the coast to Alcatraz Island, and finally take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in San Francisco, with lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to fly back home.