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Route 66 - Escorted Tour
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Chicago Enjoy this beautiful lakefront city. -
Springfield See the tomb of President Lincoln.
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Oklahoma City Visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
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Spend two nights in this major Route 66 outpost; visit Old Town and cruise down Central Avenue.
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Sky City Acoma Pueblo Tour this amazing settlement with a Native American resident.
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Petrified Forest National Park Enjoy a tour through this spectacular landscape.
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Flagstaff See the charming historic downtown and the world's largest Ponderosa Pine forest.
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Grand Canyon National Park Travel along the canyon's scenic Desert View Drive.
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Las Vegas Visit the 'Entertainment Capital of the World.'
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Los Angeles, including Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Santa Monica.
Day 1 IRELAND - CHICAGO
Welcome to Chicago, the Windy City! A complimentary transfer is provided to the hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Drink at the hotel.Hotel: The Palmer House Hilton
Day 2 CHICAGO - SPRINGFIELD - ST. LOUIS
We learn about Chicago on an orientation tour viewing the famous Lakeshore Drive, the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier. Our next stop is Springfield, capital of Illinois and final resting place of Abraham Lincoln. Later, we arrive in St. Louis for an orientation tour of the city including views of the famous Gateway Arch. This evening we enjoy a Highlight Dinner cruise on the Mississippi River. (FB HD) Hotel: Omni Majestic Hotel
Day 3 ST. LOUIS - MERAMEC CAVERNS - BRANSON
We start the day with a tour of the historic Anheuser Busch Brewery. We follow the journey of how beer is produced and taste fine beer and malt beverage products. Later we explore some of the rarest and largest cave formations at the Meramec Cavernsand then travel into the heart of the Ozark Mountains to Branson, the all-American entertainment mecca of the Midwest. The evening is at leisure - there is something for everyone in Branson! (FB) Hotel: Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing
Day 4 BRANSON AT LEISURE
We have the full day at leisure to experience one of America's most popular entertainment destinations. See fabulous shows, enjoy fiddling, comedy, banjo picking, big band, country, pop and more - all performed by legendary entertainers such as Andy Williams, Petula Clark,Yakov Smirnoff and Shoji Tabuchi. Your Tour Director will assist you with planning your day. (FB)
Day 5 BRANSON - WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL - OKLAHOMA CITY
Today we travel along some of the best preserved sections of Route 66 as we pass through Eastern Oklahoma. Outside of Tulsa we visit the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, dedicated to one of America's most beloved celebrities. In Oklahoma City we stop at the National Memorial, commemorating the 1995 bombing of the Federal Building. This evening we are taken to the restored Bricktown district for a Highlight Dinner.(FB HD) Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Oklahoma City
Day 6 OKLAHOMA CITY - ROUTE 66 MUSEUM - AMARILLO
This morning we visit the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Then we continue to Clinton and visit the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, where we experience the history and culture of each decade of the great Route 66. As we enter Texas, we're back on Route 66 for some famous picture stops and on to the city of Amarillo. (FB) Hotel:The Ambassador Hotel
Day 7 AMARILLO - ALBUQUERQUE
Today we leave Texas and enter New Mexico. Cruise along Albuquerque's Route 66, now Central Avenue, with its architecture typical of the Route 66 era and stop at the famous 66 Diner, where we step back in time and may be tempted by the delicious shakes and pies. This evening we enjoy a Highlight Dinner featuring Southwestern flavours at a local restaurant. (FB HD) Hotel: Albuquerque Marriott
Day 8 ALBUQUERQUE SIGHTSEEING & AT LEISURE
This morning, we wander through historic Old Town Albuquerque. Learn about the City's history, discover interesting original adobe buildings including properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This afternoon is at leisure;perhaps join our optional excursion to Santa Fe, complete with a guided open-air trolley tour. (FB)
Day 9 ALBUQUERQUE - SKY CITY ACOMA PUEBLO - FLAGSTAFF
Our first stop this morning is at Sky City Acoma Pueblo, where we are taken on a guided tour with a Native American resident. This mesa-top village is known worldwide for its unique art and profoundly rich culture. Arriving in Arizona we travel through the amazing landscapes of the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest National Park. We overnight in Flagstaff where old cafes, motor courts and the colourful downtown district all show evidence of the impact Route 66 had on this town. (FB D) Hotel: Radisson Woodlands Hotel
Day 10 FLAGSTAFF NAVAJO RESERVATION GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
This morning we travel north into the Navajo Indian Reservation. We travel along the Grand Canyon's scenic Desert View Drive taking in the ever changing vistas. We overnight inside the national park, allowing plenty of time to explore this natural wonder. For the best views of the Grand Canyon, why not take an optional flightseeing tour by plane or helicopter? (FB) Hotel: National Park Lodges
Day 11 GRAND CANYON SELIGMAN KINGMAN - LAS VEGAS
This morning we enjoy some of the original parts of Route 66 as we stop at the historic towns of Seligman and Kingman, before crossing the Colorado River into Nevada. Today's journey ends with an afternoon arrival in Las Vegas where there's time to enjoy the casinos, shows and all-night entertainment. (FB) Hotel: Las Vegas Hilton
Day 12 LAS VEGAS - HOLLYWOOD LOS ANGELES
Today it's on to Los Angeles. We stop in Hollywood to view the famous sign, Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grauman's Chinese Theatre. We then drive along Sunset Boulevard through Beverly Hills and all the way to the Pacific Ocean at Santa Monica. Now that we have had our Kicks on Route 66, we enjoy the final evening of our tour with a Farewell Dinner. (FB FD) Hotel: Westin Los Angeles Airport
Day 13 LOS ANGELES - IRELAND
A complimentary transfer is provided to Los Angeles International Airport for your return flight to Ireland. (FB)
Day 14 ARRIVE IRELAND
14 days
Price per person based on 2 Sharing and Includes Flights and Accommodation . - Single supplement €625. All Prices Subject to Travel Dates and Availability - Taxes Extra - Call or Email now for quote ! +353-1-8535000 or info@flydriveusa.ie
