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Highlights of Route 66 with Mother Road Festival & Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

16 days
From Chicago to Los Angeles
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chicago

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chicago Riverwalk along the Chicago River
    • Shopping at Michigan Avenue (Magnificent Mile)
  2. Day 2

    Chicago

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning sightseeing tour including Route 66 starting point sign

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Willis Tower (Skydeck) 103rd floor for city views
    • Explore Art Institute of Chicago
    • River cruise to view city's architecture
    Landmarks
    Willis Tower
    Art Institute of Chicago
    Route 66 Starting Point Sign
  3. Day 3

    Chicago - Pontiac - Springfield

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum visit in Pontiac
    • International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield
    Landmarks
    Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum
  4. Day 4

    Springfield to St. Louis

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour including Gateway Arch National Park
    • Ascend to top of 630-foot Gateway Arch for panoramic views
    • Drive original Route 66 stretch
    • Ted Drewes Frozen Custard tasting
    Landmarks
    Gateway Arch National Park
    Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    St. Louis to Joplin

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Missouri countryside exploring quaint towns and roadside attractions
  6. Day 6

    Joplin - Tulsa - Oklahoma City

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center visit
    • View "East Meets West" sculpture in Tulsa
    Landmarks
    Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center
    East Meets West sculpture
  7. Day 7

    Oklahoma City - Elk City - Amarillo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Oklahoma City
    • Visit to National Route 66 Museum in Elk City

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at a local steakhouse in Amarillo
    Landmarks
    National Route 66 Museum
  8. Day 8

    Amarillo - Tucumcari - Albuquerque

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cadillac Ranch stop
    • Adrian (Route 66 halfway point) stop
    • Russell's Car Museum visit
    • Teepee Curios shopping in Tucumcari
    • Blue Swallow Motel viewing in Tucumcari
    • Central Avenue exploration in Albuquerque
    Landmarks
    Cadillac Ranch
    Adrian
    Russell's Car Museum
    Teepee Curios
    Blue Swallow Motel
  9. Day 9

    Albuquerque

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Town
    • Visit New Mexico Museum of Natural History
    • Visit Albuquerque Museum
    • Visit Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
    Landmarks
    Old Town Albuquerque
    New Mexico Museum of Natural History
    Albuquerque Museum
    Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
  10. Day 10

    Albuquerque - Gallup - Winslow - Williams

    Included Activities

    • Early morning Balloon Glow at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
    • Mass Ascension at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
    Landmarks
    Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
    Winslow Historic Downtown
    Williams Historic Downtown District
  11. Day 11

    Williams - Grand Canyon National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Grand Canyon National Park visit
    • Canyon rim walk for views and wildlife viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter flightseeing tour of Grand Canyon
    Landmarks
    Grand Canyon National Park
  12. Day 12

    Williams - Seligman - Las Vegas

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Las Vegas Strip themed casino resorts

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner and dazzling live show on the Las Vegas Strip
    Landmarks
    Las Vegas Strip
  13. Day 13

    Las Vegas

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Las Vegas Strip
    • Float through Venetian canals
    • Visit horticultural displays
    • Visit world-famous casinos
    • Explore Fremont Street Experience downtown
    • Hoover Dam excursion
    Landmarks
    Las Vegas Strip
    Fremont Street Experience
    Hoover Dam
  14. Day 14

    Las Vegas - Victorville - Los Angeles

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • California Route 66 Museum visit
    Landmarks
    California Route 66 Museum
    Santa Monica
  15. Day 15

    Los Angeles

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning tour of Beverly Hills
    • Sunset Strip tour
    • Hollywood tour with Hollywood Boulevard walk and Hollywood Sign photo

    Optional Activities

    • Warner Bros. Studio tour for behind-the-scenes TV and movie production look
    Landmarks
    Beverly Hills
    Sunset Strip
    Hollywood Boulevard
    Hollywood Sign
    Warner Bros. Studio
  16. Day 16

    Los Angeles

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