United Tastes of America

Day 1  Boston        
Fly to Boston for the start of your epicurean adventure. Make your way to the hotel and later get your bearings in this handsome and walkable city renowned for its fresh, succulent seafood.

Days 2-3  Boston
Enjoy lobster in high-end restaurants or casual shacks with a bowl of warming clam chowder, served everywhere across the city. There’s also a booming craft and microbrewery scene, making for some enjoyable pub crawls around Boston’s historic pubs.

Day 4  Boston to New York        
Take the Acela Express train from downtown Boston to Manhattan in just 3½ hours. Multicultural New York boasts some of the most diverse cuisine in the world and has restaurants to match, from Michelin starred to retro diners.

Days 5-6  New York
Take a bite out of The Big Apple on an eclectic small group tasting tour! Stroll through Chinatown, Little Italy and the Lower East Side sampling everything from dumplings and empanadas to pizza and Jewish knishes. Between bites, a local expert will tell tales of New York’s incredibly diverse history.  In the evening discover the city’s best and coolest bars and work your way through some of New York’s most iconic cocktails including the Cosmopolitan and Manhattan. The next day, enjoy your time at leisure in this bustling city.

Day 7  New York to New Orleans      
A 3½ hour flight south takes you to the Big Easy. Settle in to this joyful city, admire the charming architecture of the French Quarter, and perhaps take in some of the legendary nightlife of Bourbon Street.

Days 8-9  New Orleans
This historic city is the birthplace of jazz and cocktails. French, Spanish, West African and Native American cultures have blended together to make Louisiana’s unique cuisine – enjoy delicious gumbo, jambalaya and crawfish etouffee. Sample classic dishes and freshly cooked food inspired from around the world such as the famous Po-Boys or Muffuletta sandwich, piled high with Italian meats, cheeses and homemade spicy olive tapenade. There is a food for everyone in this awesome city.

Day 10  New Orleans to San Francisco        
Head west to the Pacific Ocean. A 4½ hour flight from New Orleans brings you to fabulous San Francisco.

Day 11  San Francisco
Here you’ll find the oldest and largest Chinatown outside of Asia. Dine here for delectable dim sum and head to Fisherman’s Wharf for views of the Golden Gate Bridge as you enjoy San Francisco’s take on clam chowder – unlike Boston, the Bay City serves theirs in a sourdough bowl.

Day 12  Napa Valley & Sonoma Wine Country        
This morning get picked up from your San Francisco hotel and join a group tour to California’s premier wine growing regions of Napa and Sonoma. Enjoy the beautiful rolling hills and fields of vineyards as you drive to wineries to sample a robust red, smooth chardonnay or zesty zinfandel.

Day 13  San Francisco to San Diego        
It’s just a 1½ hour flight down to balmy San Diego in Southern California. This laidback city is blessed with beaches, bays, sunshine and exciting neighbourhoods.

Days 14-15  San Diego
Discover the Historic Old Town, known as the birthplace of California, on a ‘Tacos & Tequila’ tour where you’ll sample authentic Mexican specialities and learn tales about this characterful area. The next day perhaps visit beautiful Balboa Park, known for its museums, gardens and the San Diego Zoo. In the evening, opt to discover some of the lively bars in the historic Gaslamp Quarter.

Days 16-17  Fly home
Enjoy your last day in this sunny city before making your way to the airport for your flight home.