RUBY PRINCESS - California Coast & Western America & Mexico - 18 April 2026
Tour details
RUBY PRINCESS with California Coasts & Western America & Mexico
WITH RUBY PRINCESS
CALIFORNIA COAST & WESTERN AMERICA & MEXICO
*** ALL TOURS AND 3 DINNERS INCLUDED ***
“SAN FRANCISCO – LAS VEGAS – LOS ANGELES WITH HOTEL ACCOMMODATION”
DAY 01 ISTANBUL AIRPORT – SAN FRANCISCO 18.04.2026
Meet at Istanbul Airport at 05:30. After passport control, check-in, and customs procedures, depart for San Francisco, the heart of technology in America, with Turkish Airlines flight TK 289 at 08:40. Arrival is scheduled at 10:40 local time. Upon arrival at the airport, meet your guide and transfer for a “San Francisco City Tour” to discover this beautiful city. We will see sites such as Civic Center, Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf and Chinatown, Twin Peaks, Haight and Ashbury where hippies settled, the Palace of Fine Arts, and Lombard Street. After the tour, enjoy free time for dinner and return to our hotel. Check-in and free time after the hotel check-in. Accommodation at the hotel.
DAY 02 SAN FRANCISCO (BOARD SHIP) 19.04.2026
After breakfast at the hotel, we will check out and transfer to the San Francisco port, where our Crown Princess ship will depart. After check-in on the ship, settle into your cabin and enjoy free time. The ship will depart at 16:00 from the port. Dinner and overnight onboard.
DAY 03 SEA DAY 20.04.2026
Today, underway at sea, our ship will offer numerous activities. Guests can enjoy outdoor and indoor pools, jacuzzis, and sunbathing areas. You may shop at duty-free stores, try your luck in the casino, or enjoy live music and entertainment at various bars. A variety of dining options are available throughout the day. Dinner and overnight onboard.
DAY 04 SANTA BARBARA 21.04.2026
Our ship will dock at Santa Barbara at 07:00. Enjoy breakfast before heading out for the “Santa Barbara & Solvang Tour.” After disembarking, first visit Santa Barbara Pier and enjoy the fresh ocean breeze. Then, stroll along State Street, sampling coffee and exploring boutiques and souvenir shops. Later, we will visit Solvang, a Danish-style village with windmills and cheese shops, reminiscent of Denmark. Here, you can taste Danish pastries, cheeses, and local wines if desired. After the tour, return to the ship. Departure is scheduled for 18:00. Dinner and overnight onboard.
DAY 05 ENSENADA 22.04.2026
Our ship will dock at Ensenada at 08:00. After breakfast, free time for personal activities. Ensenada, located in Baja California, is near the Mexico-USA border and about 110 km from the border. Founded by Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, it was the Baja California capital until 1915. Our ship will depart at 17:00. Dinner and overnight onboard.
DAY 06 SAN DIEGO 23.04.2026
Our ship will dock in San Diego at 08:00. After breakfast, we will depart for the “San Diego Tour.” Highlights include La Jolla Beach, famous for seals and scenic beaches; Old Town, where you can experience a Mexican atmosphere; Seaport Village; Balboa Park; the Midway aircraft carrier; the WWII landmark Unconditional Surrender Statue; Coronado Island, known for the Hotel del Coronado; and Gaslamp Quarter. After the tour, return to the ship. Departure scheduled for 22:00. Dinner and overnight onboard.
DAY 07 LOS ANGELES 24.04.2026
Our ship will dock at Los Angeles at 08:00. After breakfast, depart for the “Universal Studios & Santa Monica Tour.” The first stop is Universal Studios, where we’ll see sets and scenes from famous films, and learn about film production with Spielberg’s guidance. Afterwards, travel to Santa Monica for shopping and leisure at the lively promenade. Return to the ship after the tour. Departure is at 19:00. Dinner and overnight onboard.
DAY 08 SEA DAY 25.04.2026
Enjoy another day at sea with numerous activities onboard: pools, jacuzzis, shopping, casino, live music, and varied dining options. Dinner and overnight onboard.
DAY 09 SAN FRANCISCO – LAS VEGAS 26.04.2026
Our ship will dock in San Francisco at 07:00. After breakfast and disembarkation, transfer to the airport for a 1.5-hour flight to Las Vegas, Nevada, the entertainment capital of the world. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic tour of Las Vegas, including the famous Las Vegas Strip and hotels. Then, transfer to the Premium Outlets for shopping with over 190 brands and discount coupons. Afterward, check into the hotel. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and explore Las Vegas’s renowned shows and casinos. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 10 LAS VEGAS 27.04.2026
After breakfast, free time for personal activities and shopping. Optional: join the “Grand Canyon Tour” with your guide. Travel by private vehicle from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon in Arizona, approximately a 2-hour journey. Visit Eagle Point for breathtaking views from the 800-meter-deep rim and see the indigenous Hualapai tents. Then, go to Guano Point, enjoy a meal prepared by the Hualapai tribe, and experience the scenery. Return to Las Vegas, then enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Return to the hotel for overnight stay. Note: The Grand Canyon tour is optional and can be done with or without a helicopter; helicopter tours require a minimum of 8 participants.
DAY 11 LAS VEGAS – LOS ANGELES 28.04.2026
After breakfast, check out and transfer by private vehicle to Los Angeles. The journey lasts about 4 hours with breaks. Upon arrival, check into the hotel for rest and leisure. Later, meet for the “Los Angeles City Tour.” Highlights include Downtown LA (Olvera Street and skyscrapers), Hollywood Blvd (Kodak Theater, Chinese Theater, Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Sign), Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and the historic Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Then, visit Farmers Market and The Grove for shopping and dining. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 12 LOS ANGELES – ISTANBUL AIRPORT 29.04.2026
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the “Coastal Cities Tour.” Visit Long Beach and the Queen Mary ship, as well as the Long Beach Grand Prix circuit. Travel along the coast visiting Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, and Laguna Beach. Afterwards, transfer to the airport for check-in and passport procedures, then depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK 10 at 18:25 to Istanbul. Overnight on the plane.
DAY 13 ISTANBUL AIRPORT 30.04.2026
Arrive in Istanbul at local time 18:25 and end of our tour.
What's included
- Economy class flights with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – San Francisco / Los Angeles – Istanbul Airport.
- 7 nights 8 days FULL BOARD accommodation in the preferred cabin category on the 5* RUBY PRINCESS cruise ship
- Domestic economy class flights with local airlines between San Francisco – Las Vegas.
- 1 night accommodation in San Francisco with bed & breakfast.
- 2 nights accommodation in Las Vegas with bed & breakfast.
- 1 night accommodation in Los Angeles with bed & breakfast.
- All TOURS explicitly stated in the program.
- 3 evenings in local restaurants.
- Airport and port taxes.
- Airport – port – airport transfers.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking Tour Leader service (if group has at least 14 people).
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on the cruise ship.
- Entertainment and shows on the cruise.
- Use of fitness & sports facilities.
- Compulsory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not included
Service fees. Approximately €13 per person per day to be paid at the time of booking.
Grand Canyon Tour
Health services / Personal expenses.
All drinks on board.
Internal connecting flights.
Necessary visa fee. (An American visa is required for this program.)
Overseas exit fee (can be paid to the relevant banks or at the tax office at the airport).
Travel insurance package. 100% surcharge applies for guests over 70 years old.
Need to Know
KARA TOURS PRICE LIST
TOUR NAME PRICE
GRAND CANYON TOUR (HELIPHONE) 550 USD
GRAND CANYON TOUR (WITHOUT HELICOPTER) 350 USD
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
• CALCULATED BASED ON THE TOTAL AMOUNT*
As of the reservation date; up to 180 days per person 10% / 179-150 days 15% / 149-120 days 25% /
119-90 days 30% / 89-60 days 50% / 59-45 days 60% / 44-30 days 75% / 29-10 days 90% / less than 9 days 100%