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Honolulu, on the island of Oahu’s south shore, is the capital of Hawaii and gateway to the U.S. island chain. The beauty of this island as well as it sites relating to the World War II and our history is something everyone should get to experience in their lifetime. Experience a beautiful getaway on the wonderful islands of Hawaii!

• Seven (7) Nights accommodations in a 4-star hotel.
• Daily Buffet Breakfast
• Traditional Fresh Flower Lei Greeting
• Welcome Orientation Briefing and Dinner
• Historical Waikiki Walking Tour
• Nuuanu Pali Lookout and Rainforest Drive
• Pearl Harbor's U.S.S.  Arizona Memorial Tour
• Honolulu Highlight’s City Tour
• North Shore / Central Oahu Tour – Stop in Haleiwa
• Aloha Stadium Swap Meet
• Diamond Head Crater Hike
• Barefoot Beach Catamaran Sail
• Authentic Hawaiian Luau – Experience Nutridge
• All Transportation provided by Deluxe Air-Conditioned Vehicle(s)
• Full-Time Local Tour Director
• 24/7 Local Emergency Support
• Hotel Portage & Baggage Handling / All Applicable Taxes
• $1,000,000 Liability Insurance Coverage

Begin to depart from the US to the beautiful island of Honolulu, Hawaii.  Upon arrival, get the first experience of the Aloha spirit with a traditional fresh flower lei greeting. After identification of luggage, you will begin to board a bus for transfer to your hotel.  Once there, you will meet for the Aloha Orientation Dinner and Briefing. Then after you have checked in, you will get to enjoy a historical walking tour of Waikiki.

After breakfast, enjoy a hike that is about 3/4 of a mile to the 760-foot summit of the most recognized mountain in the world, the Diamond Head Crater! Bring your camera for a fantastic 360-degree view of the southeast coast!  Down below, you'll see the lighthouse, coral reefs, sailboats, and even surfers on the waves at Diamond Head Beach! Afterwards you will be able to return to the hotel at approximately 11:00am and then have the rest of your afternoon at your leisure for either beach time or any other optional activities that you would like to be arranged.

Begin your morning with a drive to the North Shore of Oahu where surfing daredevils gather from around the world to compete in riding the monster waves that are often taller than most buildings. Sunset Beach is the local favorite and is legendary for its 20 foot waves. The North Shore is also the home of the famous Banzai Pipeline. “Banzai” is used as a toast or a battle cry meaning “go for it”.  In the 1950’s a surfer yelled, “Banzai” as he rode a massive wave and the word lives on. When the ocean hits the shallow coral shelf offshore, a wave forms that is so steep that it rolls and makes a nearly perfect tube or pipeline. It is the holy grail of surf challenges. Enjoy some time to stroll or shop through this historical town and enjoy a sweet and refreshing local favorite, shaved ice. You will then begin to depart for Waimea Bay Beach (swimming subject to surf conditions) at around 5:00pm and begin to board buses and return back to Waikiki. Once back to your hotel you will be able to enjoy dinner on your own for the evening.

Come aboard the Kepoikai Catamaran for a beautiful 60-minute sail from Waikiki Beach to the base of Diamond Head and back. Be ready to get splashed! (Dry area on board available). Return to the hotel for some relaxation and then meet to transfer to a local restaurant for dinner!

Depart your hotel for a transfer to Pearl Harbor to see where history was made. *Due to increased security measures, all purses, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, diaper bags, luggage and/or any other type of bag that can conceal an object are not permitted inside Pearl Harbor, the Visitor's Center, or to any of the attractions.* You will head over to the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial Visitor Center and experience the film “Pearl Harbor Story”, the visitor center museum, and board a Navy launch and enter the memorial. You will witness the actual sunken hull where over 1000 servicemen were entombed during the December 7, 1941 sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. Afterwards, you will return to the hotel later on and meet for a group dinner at the hotel.

Prepare to board your bus to take the Honolulu City Tour. You’ll drive past the Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on American soil, as well as seeing the King Kamehameha Statue, Hawaii State Capitol, and go through China Town. On your way back to Waikiki, you will make a visit to the Nuuanu Pali. This is the site of the Battle of Nuuanu, one of the bloodiest battles in Hawaiian history, in which Kamehameha I conquered the island of Oahu, bringing it under his rule. The Nuuanu Pali State Wayside is a lookout above the tunnels where visitors are treated to a panoramic view of Oahu’s windward side of the island. It is also well known for strong trade winds that blow through the pass forming a sort of natural wind tunnel. If time permits you will get to make a visit to the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet or “Flea Market”. This giant event wraps around the Aloha Stadium, home of the University of Hawaii Warriors. It’s the perfect place to buy all of your souvenirs for your family and friends back home.

Upon awakening, prepare to meet in the lobby for your transfer to your Authentic Hawaiian Cultural Experience. Rated Top 3 in Trip Advisor, this hands-on, interactive experience will engage all your senses. See, touch, taste, hear, and feel a special part of Hawaii’s history. Participate in Makahiki games and arts and crafts. Enjoy a delicious farm to table dinner while enjoying the million dollar views. Truly become part of the Ohana during this evening to remember. Afterwards you will be able to return to your hotel approximately 9:00pm.

Enjoy your last breakfast in paradise and then begin to check out of the hotel and be transferred to the Honolulu airport (HNL) for your return flights back home.  

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• Here’s everything you need to know—updated for 2024—about Perillo Tours to decide if it the tour company is a good fit for you.

Perillo Tours is an Italy-focused tour specialist for travelers coming from North America. Started in 1945 and operated by three generations of the same Italian-American family, Perillo has folks on the ground in both the U.S. and Italy. In more recent decades, the tour company has offers guided tours to Hawaii, Spain, and Greece in addition to its signature Italy tours.

TourScoop Takeaways

• Countries: Italy, Greece, Spain, and Hawaii
• Tour size: Up to 40 passengers
• Tour types: Group coach tours and private group coach tours

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On the USTOA (U.S. Tour Operators Association) and Travelstride site, Perillo gets 4.8 out of 5 . Perillo is not BBB accredited but earns an A+ rating from the organization.

Tour Destinations

Perillo is best known as an Italy specialist, with tours that range from nine to 15 days all across Italy. The company also offers a limited number of itineraries to Greece and Spain. And for 30 years, Perillo has also been hosting guided tours to Hawaii.

Perillo’s group Italy tours focus on either a geographical region or a theme. So for instance, you could opt for a tour that focuses exclusively on Rome and the Amalfi Coast, or Sicily and Italy’s South; or you could choose a themed tour like Renaissance and let the topic take you to cities (like Florence) that were important during the period. Some tours are more food-focused (for instance, Green Heart of Italy) but all Perillo tours are focused on good food experiences.

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Perillo’s Greece tour itineraries are more limited in number, but most offer a mix of land and sea excursions. The company currently offers just one Spain tour, a 13-day trip that covers much of the country. Perillo’s Hawaii tours focus on multi-island excursions that give travelers an easy way to experience the different islands of Hawaii on one itinerary. Hawaii tours range from about nine to 13 days.

Tour Guides

Perillo uses both tour directors and local guides, and both must pass a rigorous series of written and oral exams before becoming Perillo tour guides. According to Perillo: “This is a very difficult process, with approximately only one in 10 applicants passing the examinations.” And All Perillo guides are trained in the “Perillo style of ‘over-the-top’ guest service.”

Excursions/Extras

Perillo tour prices include hotels, sightseeing with expert guides, transfers, baggage handling, daily breakfast, select scheduled meals, tips, taxes, and complimentary WiFi on all Perillo coach buses. While Perillo does offer competitive airfare, it’s not included in the base price of the tour.

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There are often additional optional activities offered at (a fair and modest) extra cost during tour free time. Examples of such extras include a gondola serenade in Venice, the Illuminated Rome at Night experience, a Lake Como boat cruise, and a visit to Villa D’Este in Tivoli.

Typical Travelers

The majority of Perillo Tours’ guests fall in the 59-77 age range, and most are from the United States. Perillo Tours are popular with couples, but about 13% of tour travelers are solo travelers.

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Communication

Perillo communications come via via phone, email and website. Payment reminders and alerts are emailed. Final documents are mailed along with baggage tags, instructions with a travel wallet, and a travel pouch.

Loyalty Program

Perillo offers a discount, a special gift, and best available rooms for repeat travelers.

Private Options

Perillo Tours, offers private escorted tours for groups with a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 20 people. These tours are popular with multigenerational and extended families, and groups of close friends. Eight of Perillo’s signature itineraries are available as private tours, and all feature hand-selected, immersive experiences like olive oil and wine tasting in Tuscany, private boat rides around Capri, and parmigiano cheese sampling in Parma. 

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Meet Our Tour Guides

Seventh Generation Native Hawaiian who's family goes back many generations in the Islands of Hawaii and is the undisputed king of leaders in Hawaii! Cousin Bert proud to share his Native Hawaiian Culture and history with all of our Perillo Tours guests on the Hawaiian Islands and has been doing so for the past 35 years.

Paul is one of the best tour leaders in Hawaii today. He performed with Don Ho - and he'll sing for you too! He's also one of the last native speakers of the Hawaiian language. Paul embodies all the warmth of the Hawaiian sun.

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