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 with optional excursions to the float building parade barns in Pasadena or the acclaimed Getty Center. 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. Join us for welcome cocktails at our reception this evening at 6 PM, followed by a private dinner, Hollywood style, at your glamorous star-studded hotel.

Drive to Pasadena this morning for a behind-the-scenes visit to the Rose Parade Float Construction Barns. The 2025 theme of the Parade, Best day ever! celebrates life's best moments - those unexpected times that bring a smile, warm our hearts and fill us with joy. See where the magic happens as parade float designers bring their floral masterpieces to life for the New Year's Day parade. Watch as volunteer workers glue petals and blossoms over their float's specially built undercarriage made of steel and chicken wire, meticulously placing the flowers and other natural materials over every visible inch. You'll see the results of their efforts on New Year's Day, enjoying Tauck's specially reserved seats at the best place to see them on the 5 ½ mile parade route.

Then it's on to The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens 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. Lunch today is a special treat as you are wined and dined at the San Antonio Winery, a family-owned winery established in 1917 and renowned today for its remarkable legacy spanning over a century in the world of winemaking. Take the scenic route back to your Beverly Hills hotel, enjoying ample time to get ready for tonight's gala New Year's Eve festivities, featuring a celebratory Roaring 20s 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.