A Celebration of Roses

Today you're the star as you are met upon arrival at Los Angeles International Airport for an included transfer to Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. Our "Celebration of Roses" Rose Bowl tour begins: 1:00 PM, for guests pre-staying an optional excursion to the float building parade barns will be offered. Settle into your hotel this afternoon, stepping into the legendary lobby where film stars from Fred Astaire to Cesar Romero, Carol Lombard and more, would make themselves right at home. Since its opening in 1928, the hotel has enjoyed a high-profile celebrity clientele magnet, with rock stars from Elvis Presley to the spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, staying here. It is also renowned as the iconic setting for the movie, Pretty Woman, where Richard Gere fell in love with Julia Roberts in the 1990 film. Tonight, join us for welcome cocktails at our reception this evening at 6:00 PM, followed by a private dinner, Hollywood style, at your glamorous star-studded hotel.

After brunch at a local resturant, it's on to The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens in San Marino for an expertly guided tour of this collections-based educational and research institution. Surrounded by 120 acres spread across 12 specialized gardens, the property was originally the private estate of railroad magnate Henry Huntington, and today is one of Southern California's must-see cultural destinations. Its magnificent collections of rare books, manuscripts, and famous works of art include Gainsborough's The Blue Boy, Mary Cassatt's Breakfast in Bed, a Gutenberg Bible, an illuminated manuscript of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, a First Folio edition of Shakespeare and more. The Library houses more than 11 million items spanning the 11th to the 21st century. The Art Museum features British, European, American, and Asian art spanning more than 500 years and includes more than 45,000 objects. And the Botanical Gardens dazzle with 16 stunning themed gardens with more than 83,000 living plants, including rare and endangered species, and a laboratory for botanical conservation and research. After your guided tour, enjoy time to stroll the grounds as you wish. Take the scenic route back to your Beverly Hills hotel where a bit of free time to explore this illustrious city precedes a dinner at a well known Beverly Hills resturants presenting you the opportunity to enjoy a taste of Hollywood life, your way. 

Pioneers of Hollywood's film industry in the 1920s, the Warner brothers were four young men with stars in their eyes and big dreams in their hearts. While the world was smitten with the silent black and white films that were all the rage back then, the Warner brothers wanted to makes movies that spoke to their audiences even more, gambling on adding color and voices to the stories they showcased on the big screen. Their dreams paid off in 1927 when their first talking picture, The Jazz Singer featuring Al Jolson, was made. At the time The Jazz Singer consisted mostly of music with only a couple of hundred spoken words but it was an immediate success. By 1930, 40% of the nation's cinemas had sound systems installed. Movie stars such as Rudolph Valentino, Clara Bow, John Barrymore, Mary Astor, Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and Greta Garbo found the spotlight, enchanting millions of movie goers with their acting charms. Learn firsthand about the history of the talkies and the stars that made them during today's tour of Warner Bros Studio, exploring 100 years of visual storytelling at one of the industry's oldest motion picture studios. After lunch, visit the Getty Center - a world renowned cultural institution and art museum. Home to an extensive collection of art, architecture and sprawling, Robert Irwin-designed gardens, the center is also known for its dedication to research, public education and preservation of visual art. Following your time at the center, return to your hotel enjoying ample time to get ready for tonight's gala New Year's Eve festivities, featuring a celebratory "Hollywood Glamour" theme and special surprises. We'll ring in the New Year with friendships old and new, honoring each US time zone with a champagne toast and a memorable rendition of Auld Lang Syne!

Tauck's Celebration of Roses Event ends at 9:00 AM. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, to Los Angeles International Airport. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in at the airport.