Are there any tours in July or August?

Unfortunately we don't have any departures with the Mother Road in July or August. We do have some departure dates on our itinerary which is HIGHLIGHTS OF ROUTE 66 - 8530. The dates we have are: 8 Jul 2023, 23 Jul 2023, 26 Aug 2023, 10 Sep 2023.

Does the Highlights of Route 66 - Mother Road Festival tour have any dates in May?

The only departure including the Mother Road festival is 21 September 2023. Alternatively you may be interested in the Highlights of Route 66 tour without the Mother Road festival which departs throughout May to September, including 27 May 2023.

Highlights of Route 66 - Mother Road Festival

16 days

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From Chicago to Los Angeles

4.7 (9 reviews)

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Being dropped off and picked up for the extra excursions was great and felt like we were really cared for.
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Chicago
Chicago
Landmarks
Route 66 Start
Day 2
Chicago
Chicago
Included Activities
- Morning sightseeing tour of Chicago including Route 66 start sign
- Visit Willis Tower (Sears Tower) - elevator to top
- Explore The Magnificent Mile
- Stroll Navy Pier
Optional Activities
- Visit Willis Tower (Sears Tower)
- Explore The Magnificent Mile
- Stroll Navy Pier
Landmarks
Willis Tower
The Magnificent Mile
Navy Pier
Day 3
Chicago to Springfield
Chicago to Springfield
Included Activities
- Visit Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum in Pontiac
- Visit Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield
- International Route 66 Festival - free live entertainment, exhibitors, vendors, and food stalls
Landmarks
Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
International Route 66 Festival
Day 4
Springfield to St. Louis
Springfield to St. Louis
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of St. Louis
- Gateway Arch National Park - ascend to top of 630-foot arch
- Drive original Route 66 stretch
- Visit Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
Landmarks
Gateway Arch National Park
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
Day 5
St. Louis to Branson
St. Louis to Branson
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time to explore historic downtown Branson
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner and live show in Branson
Landmarks
Historic Downtown Branson
Lake Taneycomo
Day 6
Branson to Oklahoma City
Branson to Oklahoma City
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- See East Meets West sculpture in Tulsa
Landmarks
East Meets West sculpture
Day 7
Oklahoma City to Amarillo
Oklahoma City to Amarillo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- City sightseeing tour of Oklahoma City
- Visit National Route 66 Museum in Elk City
Landmarks
National Route 66 Museum
Day 8
Amarillo to Albuquerque
Amarillo to Albuquerque
Included Activities
- See Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo
- Visit Russell's Car Museum in New Mexico
- Stop in Tucumcari to shop at Teepee Curios
- See Blue Swallow Motel
- Visit Central Avenue in Albuquerque
- Free time in Old Town Albuquerque
Landmarks
Cadillac Ranch
Adrian, Route 66 Halfway Point
Russell's Car Museum
Teepee Curios
Blue Swallow Motel
Central Avenue, Albuquerque
Day 9
Albuquerque
Albuquerque
Included Activities
- Ride world's longest aerial tramway to Sandia Peak Mountain
Optional Activities
- Albuquerque Trolley ride
- Walk to Old Town Albuquerque and shop for silver and turquoise jewelry
Landmarks
Old Town Albuquerque
Sandia Peak Mountain Aerial Tramway
Day 10
Albuquerque to Williams
Albuquerque to Williams
Included Activities
- Visit Gallup, Arizona
- Stop in Winslow, Arizona
Landmarks
Gallup, Arizona
Winslow, Arizona
Williams Historic Downtown District
Day 11
Williams to Grand Canyon
Williams to Grand Canyon
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Canyon National Park - rim walking and wildlife viewing
Optional Activities
- Optional helicopter flightseeing tour at Grand Canyon
Landmarks
Grand Canyon National Park
Pete's Route 66 Gas Station Museum
Williams Motel Row
Day 12
Williams to Las Vegas
Williams to Las Vegas
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Las Vegas and The Strip
Optional Activities
- Optional Vegas show featuring top entertainment
Landmarks
The Strip
Day 13
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Optional Activities
- Ride world's highest rollercoaster
- Float through Venetian canals
- Visit world-famous casinos
- Visit Fremont Street Experience
- Optional float trip through Black Canyon on Colorado River
Landmarks
Fremont Street Experience
Black Canyon, Colorado River
Day 14
Las Vegas to Los Angeles
Las Vegas to Los Angeles
Included Activities
- Visit California Route 66 Museum
Landmarks
California Route 66 Museum
Day 15
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Included Activities
- Morning tour of Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, Hollywood, and Santa Monica
Optional Activities
- Optional Warner Brothers Studio tour
Landmarks
Beverly Hills
Sunset Strip
Hollywood
Santa Monica
Day 16
Los Angeles
Los Angeles

Landmarks
Route 66 Start

Landmarks
Willis Tower
The Magnificent Mile
Navy Pier

Landmarks
Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
International Route 66 Festival

Landmarks
Gateway Arch National Park
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

Landmarks
Historic Downtown Branson
Lake Taneycomo

Landmarks
East Meets West sculpture

Landmarks
National Route 66 Museum

Landmarks
Cadillac Ranch
Adrian, Route 66 Halfway Point
Russell's Car Museum
Teepee Curios
Blue Swallow Motel
Central Avenue, Albuquerque

Landmarks
Old Town Albuquerque
Sandia Peak Mountain Aerial Tramway

Landmarks
Gallup, Arizona
Winslow, Arizona
Williams Historic Downtown District

Landmarks
Grand Canyon National Park
Pete's Route 66 Gas Station Museum
Williams Motel Row

Landmarks
The Strip

Landmarks
Fremont Street Experience
Black Canyon, Colorado River

Landmarks
California Route 66 Museum

Landmarks
Beverly Hills
Sunset Strip
Hollywood
Santa Monica

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Traveler Reviews

4.7

Overall rating based on 9 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
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4.3
Guide
4.7
Accommodation
3.7
Food
3.7
Tour Operator
4.9

Marion5.0•October 2023
The tour was very good friendly
Traveled in September 2023
Review collected by Cosmos
Toni5.0•October 2023
Great trip and tour director and bus driver
Traveled in September 2023
Review collected by Cosmos
Andrew5.0•October 2023
excellent trip, we saw some fantastic cities and sights
Traveled in September 2023
Review collected by Cosmos
Aimee5.0•October 2023
Loved the Route 66 tour with John! He was thorough in everything with information about each place as well as...
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Traveled in September 2023
Review collected by Cosmos
Anonymous5.0•October 2023
Tour manager was a bit OTT n I was offended for our driver as he kept calling her "my dear, my darling etc"..He could...
Tour manager was a bit OTT n I was offended for our driver as he kept calling her "my dear, my darling etc"..He could have simply used her name instead. I'm sure he wouldn't have used any terminology with a male driver... but she was the best driver we ever been on a bus/coach with . 200% satisfaction with Beverley Vargas our driver ... 60% with John Ploszaj. Please tell him to be female respective, or retire from the jobShow more
Traveled in September 2023
Review collected by Cosmos
Diane5.0•October 2023
It was an excellent experience and it made it complete by our excellent Tour Guide John
Traveled in September 2023
Review collected by Cosmos
Larry4.5•August 2018
I really liked the fact that this tour covered a big cross section of America ranging from very small country towns...
I really liked the fact that this tour covered a big cross section of America ranging from very small country towns right through to some of the biggest cities. I also appreciated the several side excursions that we made away from Route 66. -(eg Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Branson) This added increased variety to the tour. The tour director (Barbara) was very knowledgeable and quite prepared to travel down a previously unexplored small byway whenever the opportunity arose to do so.Show more
Traveled in July 2018
ray3.5•January 2018
did the route 66 tour with cosmos and we enjoyed every bit of it and would'nt hesitate to recommend it to anyone ....
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Traveled in August 2015
paul4.5•September 2017
Very good tour with lots to see. Tour Guide was a very professional lady who took good care of us and provided a lot...
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Traveled in August 2017

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Are there any tours in July or August?
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- CosmosOperator•Written June 2023
  Unfortunately we don't have any departures with the Mother Road in July or August. We do have some departure dates on our itinerary which is HIGHLIGHTS OF ROUTE 66 - 8530. The dates we have are: 8 Jul 2023, 23 Jul 2023, 26 Aug 2023, 10 Sep 2023.
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Joanna
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Does the Highlights of Route 66 - Mother Road Festival tour have any dates in May?
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- CosmosOperator•Written February 2023
  The only departure including the Mother Road festival is 21 September 2023. Alternatively you may be interested in the Highlights of Route 66 tour without the Mother Road festival which departs throughout May to September, including 27 May 2023.

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