Day 1
Fly to Chicago
Arrive in Chicago and transfer independently to your hotel for a two night stay.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza (or alternative)
Day 2
Chicago
We’ve included a multi-day hop on hop off sightseeing tour of Chicago, so you can easily explore this charming city. Remember to hop off and take a picture of the sign depicting the start of Route 66. We also recommend hopping off to take a stroll along the shops of the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier is also a great place to visit.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza (or alternative)
Day 3
Chicago – St Louis
You have the morning to continue with your sightseeing of Chicago, if you’re a culture vulture then there are some great galleries and museums or perhaps take a stroll through Millennium Park. Later you’ll board the Amtrak train at Union Station to head to St Louis. You’ll get some great views from the train as your travel south through the “Land of Lincoln” and the Midwest
Overnight: St Louis City Center Hotel (or alternative)
Day 4
St Louis
Begin your day with a visit to the “Gateway to the West” at the St. Louis Gateway Arch. At an astounding 630-feet tall, the magnificent Gateway Arch remains the tallest man-made national monument in the United States. Its unique shape and stainless steel facade remarkably represent St Louis’ history as the jumping off point for journeys into the American West.
Overnight: St Louis City Center Hotel (or alternative)
Day 5
St Louis – Overnight onboard Amtrak
Travel to the station and board Amtrak to Albuquerque for a relaxing overnight trip on the Southwest Chief. Travel past wheat fields and ranches, missions and pueblos as you journey west. Carving through canyon passages only a few feet wider than the train itself, you'll see spectacular landscapes and pristine vistas not visible from interstate highways
Overnight: Onboard Amtrak in Coach Class – Upgrade to a sleeper cabin including meals for a supplement
Day 6
Albuquerque
Arrive in Albuquerque late afternoon and check into your hotel before an evening at leisure in this charismatic town.
Overnight: Crowne Plaza Albuquerque (or alternative)
Day 7
Albuquerque
Today, explore historic Old Town Albuquerque on a private walking tour. Learn about the history of Albuquerque and Route 66 on this tour. Your tour guide will escort you on an exciting adventure through time. Uncover Old Town's unusual and well-hidden architectural details you find most intriguing. Reminisce about the early southwest pioneers’ daily struggle to survive. Re-live the sights and sounds of the Civil War as Confederate soldiers entered the Plaza.
Overnight: Crowne Plaza Albuquerque (or alternative)
Day 8
Albuquerque - Williams
Travel to the station and board Amtrak to Williams Junction on the Southwest Chief. Upon arrival in Williams Junction, you will be transferred to Williams and the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel.
Overnight: Grand Canyon Railway Hotel (or alternative)
Day 9
Williams – Grand Canyon
Enjoy your breakfast at the Grand Depot Café and be sure to not miss the morning shootout before boarding the Grand Canyon Railway into the Grand Canyon National Park. Explore the South Rim on your motorcoach tour and take in some of the most spectacular vistas in North America formed over 17 million years ago.
Overnight: Maswik Lodge (or alternative)
Day 10
Grand Canyon
Enjoy today at leisure in the Grand Canyon National Park. Spend your free time enjoying the sights of the Canyon and taking in the amazing sights and many photo opportunities in the park.
Overnight: Maswik Lodge (or alternative)
Day 11
Grand Canyon – Williams – Overnight onboard Amtrak
After a good night’s sleep, board the Grand Canyon Railway back to Williams. This evening, enjoy your included dinner at the Grand Depot Café. Board your transfer from the hotel to the Amtrak station and then board the Southwest Chief train to Los Angeles.
Overnight: Onboard Amtrak in Coach Class – Upgrade to a sleeper cabin including meals for a supplement
Day 12
Los Angeles
Upon arrival early this morning, travel on your own to your hotel. Spend the day exploring Hollywood at leisure. Stop by the Walk of Fame or venture up to Griffith Observatory to view the Hollywood sign.
Overnight: The LA Hotel Downtown (or alternative)
Day 13
Los Angeles
Today, enjoy a guided sightseeing city tour of Los Angeles. See the homes of famous movie stars, tour Hollywood, and visit the most popular California beaches, including Ventura Beach and Santa Monica Beach. At Santa Monica Pier make sure to take a picture at the sign marking the end of Route 66.
Overnight: The LA Hotel Downtown (or alternative)
Day 14
Fly home
