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Centennial Historic Route 66
Celebrate 100 years of the legendary Mother Road with the ultimate American road trip. Join us on an unforgettable journey along Route 66 – a timeless symbol of freedom, adventure, and the spirit of the open road.
Tour Includes
- Return flights to Chicago and from Los Angeles
- Airport transfers in the USA
- 14 nights hotel with 8 breakfasts and 1 farewell dinner
- Fully escorted in the USA by a Tour Director
16 days from £3,699pp
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Itinerary
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Please note: ESTA is required prior to travelling (at extra cost) – please call for more details.
Fly to Chicago, where you will be met by your Tour Director and transferred to your hotel for a two-night stay.
Enjoy an included morning city tour of Chicago and see some of the most spectacular modern architecture, designed by many famous architects like Mies van der Rohe, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Daniel Burnham.
Experience the opulent Magnificent Mile, filled with name-brand retail stores, as well as Navy Pier. Once used by the US Navy, it is now a point for restaurants and entertainment. There is also Grant and Lincoln parks, home to several outdoor concerts and city gatherings, and the Cloud Gate sculpture.
The afternoon is at leisure for you to explore many other points of interest. Or, if you'd prefer, you can book an optional excursion through your Tour Director, such as a visit to the Willis Tower, an architectural river cruise, or a dinner cruise (subject to availability).
Includes Breakfast
Included Highlights
As we say farewell to Chicago, the journey of the historic Route 66 commences. The legendary old road passes through a variety of pure Americana landscapes and takes in some of the country’s biggest, oldest and most peculiar sites along the way.
We follow the traditional east–west direction of Route 66 from Chicago to St. Louis in Missouri today, travelling through cornfields and flat prairies.
When we arrive in St. Louis, one of the largest cities along Route 66, you can follow in the footsteps of legendary explorers, including Lewis and Clark, at the Gateway Arch, the gate to the West and the nation's tallest monument within a National Park.
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Included Highlights
Continue through the Ozark Highlands of Southern Missouri, recognised as the birthplace of Route 66. En route to Springfield, we stop at the Meramec Caverns, a natural limestone cave whose formations and colours are as unique as they are beautiful. Adding to the pleasure of exploring the caves is learning that Jesse James used them as a hideout and took advantage of the underground river to escape through the “Back Door".
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Included Highlights
This morning, cut through the south-eastern corner of Kansas on your way to Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma section of Route 66 contains more drivable miles than any other state. A portion of this stretch was even used by many Oklahoman families headed west in search of better opportunities during the 1930s.
The famous blue whale statue in Catoosa remains a landmark along Route 66. Once arriving in Tulsa, the Avery Route 66 memorial bridge connects the east with the west. Constructed in 1915 but closed to both vehicles and pedestrians, it gained its place on the list of National Historic Places in 1996. A brief orientation tour will commence upon arrival in Oklahoma City, the state capital of Oklahoma.
Includes Breakfast
Included Highlights
We continue to Amarillo, located in the pancake flat plains of the Texas Panhandle. This area of Texas was once the buffalo-rich grasslands of the Great Plains, inhabited by the Kiowa and Comanche Native Americans.
We stop at the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum in Clinton, where you can experience six decades of Route 66 history (admission included).
We also stop in Shamrock, Texas, known for the once beloved Conoco Tower Station and U-drop café, as well as the opened and restored 1929 Phillips 66 Station in McLean for a photo stop. Oil companies opened many gas stations as the need for petrol increased, as the number of travelers increased on Route 66.
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Before leaving Amarillo, a visit to the world-famous Cadillac Ranch is a must. Here, you experience a unique display of art featuring a row of ten colorful painted Cadillac cars. Buried grill first in the ground since 1974, the Cadillacs range in production years between 1949 and 1963. This art display now has over 1 million visitors a year.
Continue westbound and arrive in Albuquerque, set in the neighboring state of New Mexico. This city is not only the state’s largest, but is also known as the hub for technology, the arts, and the annual International Balloon Festival.
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Included Highlights
Today we leave Albuquerque and travel north to another spectacular Route 66 community, Gallup. Having barely changed since Route 66’s heydays, this city serves up a slice of Americana rarely seen nowadays, along with one of the best strips of neon signs you will see anywhere on the old route. Take the chance to shop in one of the unique gift stores of the southwest.
When leaving Gallup, you will enter the Nation’s largest Native American Reservation, home to the Navajo Nation. Living on almost 18,000 acres of land, this reservation is found in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.
This afternoon, join us for an optional excursion and experience the wonders of Canyon de Chelly, where ancestral pueblos, pictographs of the ancient past, will introduce you to Navajo culture.
We stay overnight in Holbrook.
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Canyon de Chelly | 2026 TBC |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in local currency (cash payments).
We leave Holbrook and continue our expedition through the Navajo Nation to Monument Valley. Experience the beauty of this region through a variety of Monuments, Mesas, and Buttes. This backdrop was used for many western movies with actor John Wayne, as well as Forrest Gump and Back to the Future. If you'd like, you can get up close to some of the monuments on an optional Monument Valley jeep tour.
We stay overnight in Page, Arizona.
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Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Monument Valley Jeep Tour | 2026 TBC |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in local currency (cash payments).
Before leaving Page, a optional excursion to the Antelope Canyon is available and highly recommended! The American Southwest's most visited canyon, it was created through the force of water and wind erosion, leaving slot canyons and narrow pathways. A visit here is not to be missed!
We return to the Navajo Reservations and travel to the magnificent Grand Canyon. This region was proclaimed as a National Park in 1919 and continues to receive close to 5 million visitors annually.
In the late afternoon, you will arrive at the Historic Route 66 community of Williams and enjoy an unforgettable train ride through the magnificent Grand Canyon National Park.
Includes Breakfast
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Antelope Canyon | 2026 TBC |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in local currency (cash payments).
We depart Williams and continue via Route 40 to Route 66 and visit Seligman in Arizona. It was this community that lobbied to have the name changed from Route 66 to Historic Route 66 back in 1987. Many residents who had called Seligman home still live there today and welcome visitors all year round.
Continue via Kingman to the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, where mega resort hotels dot the Las Vegas Strip. The 24-hour-a-day casino and the large variety of shows gave this city the title of 'Entertainment Capital of the World'.
If you'd like, you can join your fellow travellers tonight for an optional walking and driving orientation tour of the city, where you will be introduced to some of the hotels.
Included Highlights
Enjoy today at leisure to explore more of Las Vegas at your own pace or consult the Tour Director for the optional excursions planned for the day, including a visit to the evening Hoover Dam and the Dinner and Show programme.
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After a leisurely morning, and before we depart Las Vegas, we will stop at the iconic 'Welcome to Las Vegas' sign before we continue our journey through the Mojave Desert into the state of California on our way to Barstow/Yermo.
Once we arrive, we enjoy an included stop and visit to the Calico Ghost Town. Once a bustling community of the 19th century, during the local silver ore rush, it fell into despair in the 1930s. It was then purchased by the amusement park Knott's Berry Farm, reconstructed as it was during its peak years and then donated as a gift to San Bernardino County as an attraction. Here, you can relive the days of the Old West.
In the afternoon, we arrive in Los Angeles, a metropolis of more than 18 million residents.
Included Highlights
Enjoy a full-day city tour of this mega city and visit some of the neighborhoods it is so famous for, including downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood and the Walk of Fame, Farmers Market and the Grove, passing Beverly Hills on our way to the final stop of Route 66, Santa Monica.
Here you will have time at leisure to explore the beach and Santa Monica Pier, home to the famous 'End of the Trail' Route 66 sign.
After an included farewell dinner, your Historic Route 66 tour comes to an end.
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Transfer via the hotel shuttle to the airport for your return flight.
Arrive back in the UK.
Please note: all rooms have to be requested with our Partner, ATI Tours. Once we have confirmed your requirements, we will send you a new confirmation invoice.
This tour requires customers to have a certain degree of fitness as it is a very full itinerary. Wheelchairs must be prior approved by ATI. This is due to luggage space being at a premium on the coach. Customers are subject to 1 piece of hold luggage each, additional pieces are subject to approval by ATI and may be charged at a supplement. Passengers with medical conditions which impair their travels and may require assistance must make these conditions known at the time of booking. Tour Directors are not permitted to personally intervene or assist in medical emergencies, or assist passengers with prior medical conditions. Passengers with physical challenges must always travel with a companion who can assist them.
All coaches are equipped with a lavatory. As facilities for properly serving the lavatory are extremely limited outside major metropolitan areas, the on-board lavatory is principally intended for emergency use. Of course, frequent stops are made throughout the day for the customers comfort.
You may find that your tour coach does not have seat belts as American Law doesn't require them.
Due to local laws, at least one person in each room booked must be aged 21 years or over. Persons under 21 years of age cannot enter casinos (including those in hotels) alone in the USA and must be accompanied at all times by an adult aged 21 or over.
IMPORTANT VISA INFORMATION
Travel Authorisation via the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) is required prior to travelling to the USA under the Visa Waiver Program, for which an additional charge is made. Log onto the ESTA website at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov and complete an online application in English. The web-based system will prompt you to answer basic biographical and eligibility questions typically requested on a paper I-94W form. Applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel, however, DHS recommends that applications be submitted no less than 72 hours prior to travel.
It is your responsibility to ensure you hold the correct passport and visa (if required) to enter the United States of America. If you are in any doubt please contact the appropriate embassy.
Got a question about
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Accommodation
You will stay at hotels such as:
Executive Coach
All of our coaches are modern and comfortable, and you can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way.
Executive Coach Features
- Air-conditioning, an onboard servery, onboard toilet and reclining seats. Please note that on selected air holidays, the executive coach may have limited facilities.
Your Flights
Flights are available from Heathrow direct to Chicago, returning from Los Angeles. Your flight times will be confirmed with your travel documents.
Regional connections may be available at a supplement. Flight supplements may apply for some airports. If your chosen airport carries a supplement, we will contact you to discuss.
All prices and airports are subject to availability – routes can be reintroduced, cancelled or amended by the airline at any time.
Frequently asked questions about flights
Yes, unfortunately there is no feeder/transfer service to/from the U.K. airports.
Estimated flight times are given at the time of booking. The times given are for guidance only and may change.
Exact flight times will be confirmed on travel document which are sent 7-10 days before departure. For more information on flight times please contact our Reservations Department on 0844 324 9265 or email us at reservations@leger.co.uk.
We are able to pre-book flight seats with most airlines. There may be a charge for this service.
Any charges will be confirmed at the time of booking. Most other airlines will allocate your seats at check-in.
Yes, we can. Please contact our Customer Service Department on 0844 324 9265 to arrange wheelchair assistance or any other medical requests.
We recommend you check-in for your flight three hours before the scheduled time for long haul flights and two and a half hours before the scheduled time for any European holidays.
Luggage allowances vary from airline to airline. The luggage allowance is normally up to 20kg (44lbs) and 5kg for hand luggage. Ryan Air's luggage allowance is normally up to 20kg (44lbs) and 10kg for hand luggage. All allowances are subject to changes made by the airline.
For more information on luggage allowances please contact our Customer Service Department on 0844 324 9265 or email us at reservations@leger.co.uk.
The transfers on the majority of our flight tours are included. Our Reservations Staff will be able to advise you when you call. On tours where you book your own flight the transfers may only be available at certain times or not at all.
This depends on which airline the flight is booked with. Please call our Customer Service Department on 0844 324 9265 for more details.
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