Itinerary
- Day 1
Chicago
Optional Activities
- Explore Chicago's architecture via the 1.25-mile Riverwalk along the Chicago River
- Shopping at well-known retail destinations along Michigan Avenue
Landmarks Chicago Riverwalk Michigan Avenue 
- Day 2
Chicago
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning sightseeing tour of Chicago including Route 66 starting sign
Optional Activities
- Visit Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) 103rd-floor Skydeck
- Walk along the Magnificent Mile
- River cruise to view the city's architecture
Landmarks Route 66 Start Sign Willis Tower Magnificent Mile - Day 3
Chicago to Springfield
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum in Pontiac
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum visit in Springfield
Landmarks Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum - Day 4
Springfield to St. Louis
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of St. Louis
- Gateway Arch National Park visit and ascent to top (630-foot-tall arch)
Optional Activities
- Ted Drewes Frozen Custard (Route 66 treat)
Landmarks Gateway Arch National Park Ted Drewes Frozen Custard - Day 5
St. Louis to Joplin
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore quaint towns along Route 66
- Visit quirky roadside attractions
- Day 6
Joplin to Oklahoma City
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center visit
Optional Activities
- View 'East Meets West' sculpture in Tulsa
Landmarks Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center East Meets West Sculpture - Day 7
Oklahoma City to Amarillo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Oklahoma City
- National Route 66 Museum visit in Elk City
Landmarks National Route 66 Museum - Day 8
Amarillo to Albuquerque
Included Activities
- Cadillac Ranch visit
- Russell's Car Museum visit
- Blue Swallow Motel viewing
- Central Avenue exploration in Albuquerque
Optional Activities
- Shop for souvenirs at Teepee Curios in Tucumcari
Landmarks Cadillac Ranch Adrian (Route 66 halfway point) Russell's Car Museum Blue Swallow Motel Central Avenue, Albuquerque 
- Day 9
Albuquerque
Included Activities
- Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Mass Ascension
- Main Street walk and exploration
- Indian Pueblo Cultural Center visit
- Old Town Albuquerque exploration
- Balloon Fiesta Night Glow and events
Landmarks Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Old Town Albuquerque - Day 10
Albuquerque to Santa Fe to Albuquerque
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Santa Fe including Palace of the Governors and State Capitol
- Loretto Chapel visit and 'Miraculous Staircase' tour
- Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway drive
- Madrid artist community stop
Landmarks Palace of the Governors State Capitol (Santa Fe) Loretto Chapel Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway Madrid - Day 11
Albuquerque to Williams
Optional Activities
- Visit Gallup, the 'Indian Capital of the World'
- Stop in Winslow, Arizona (made famous by The Eagles' 'Take It Easy')
Landmarks Gallup Winslow, Arizona Williams Historic Downtown District - Day 12
Williams to Grand Canyon National Park to Williams
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Grand Canyon National Park visit - wander along canyon rim
- Wildlife viewing opportunity (including elk on South Rim)
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flightseeing tour of Grand Canyon
Landmarks Grand Canyon National Park 
- Day 13
Williams to Las Vegas
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Las Vegas Strip and themed casino resorts
Optional Activities
- Extravagant dinner and show featuring top Vegas entertainment
Landmarks Las Vegas Strip - Day 14
Las Vegas
Optional Activities
- Explore Las Vegas Strip attractions (Venetian canals, horticultural displays, casinos)
- Visit Fremont Street Experience downtown Las Vegas
- Excursion to Hoover Dam
Landmarks Fremont Street Experience Hoover Dam - Day 15
Las Vegas to Los Angeles
Included Activities
- California Route 66 Museum visit (includes 1950s diner, VW Love Bus, 1917 Model T Ford exhibits)
Landmarks California Route 66 Museum Santa Monica - Day 16
Los Angeles
Included Activities
- Morning tour of Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, and Hollywood
- Hollywood Boulevard walk and Hollywood sign photo opportunity
Optional Activities
- Warner Bros. Studio tour (behind-the-scenes look at TV and movie production, famous sets)
Landmarks Beverly Hills Sunset Strip Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood Sign - Day 17
Los Angeles
Optional Activities
- Extend vacation with extra nights in Los Angeles
