US: Route 66, from Chicago to Los Angeles, at your own pace by car
Discover Chicago and stop at must­visit
destinations on Route 66
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Our proposed itinerary will let you discover, among other places, Chicago, Saint Louis, Springfield (the origin of Route 66),
Oklahoma, Santa Fe (the oldest city in the United States and one of the most beautiful in the State of New Mexico), the
Grand Canyon, and the gambling mecca of Las Vegas, to end in the movie capital of Los Angeles.
 Departures:
from June 2017 till May 2018
 Cities:
Chicago, Springfield ­ Mo, Saint Louis ­ Missouri,
Catoosa, El Reno ­ Ok, Weatherford, Tulsa ­ OK,
Clinton ­ Ok, Oklahoma City ­ Ok, Elk City ­ OK,
Tucumcari ­ Nm, Santa Fe ­ Nm, Holbrook ­ Az,
Grand Canyon ­ Az, Hoover, Mojave ­ Ca, Los
Angeles, Las Vegas, Shamrock and Amarillo ­ Tx.
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Day 1: United Kingdom ­ Chicago
Departure from the city of origin to Chicago. Arrival and rental car pickup. Overnight stay in Chicago.
Day 2: Chicago
Day at your leisure to explore the city. We suggest visiting Sears Tower, the tallest building in North America. The 360 Chicago
Observation Deck offers a breath­taking view of the city and plays host to a variety of exhibitions. Stroll along the shores of
Lake Michigan or explore Chicago's museums. Spend a laid­back afternoon in Millennium Park and at night don't miss Joe's
Be­Bop Café & Jazz Emporium, considered one of the best jazz clubs in the city. Overnight stay.
Day 3: Chicago ­ St. Loius
In the morning, depart for the legendary Route 66, the most emblematic American highway, from Chicago to St. Louis.
Discover landmarks from yesteryear, such as food villages, drive­in theatres, traditional filling stations (1920­1960) and drive­
through restaurants. This is the very best of this American route. Overnight stay.
Day 4: St. Louis ­ Springfield
Continue through the picturesque countryside of Missouri until you reach the city of Springfield, recognised as the origin of
Route 66 in 1926 and also famous for being the birthplace of Mark Twain. We recommend a stop at the caves of Meramec,
near Stanton, notorious for having been used as a hiding place by Jesse James after some of his misdeeds. Overnight stay.
Day 5: Springfield ­ Catoosa ­ Tulsa ­ Oklahoma City
Cross southeastern Kansas before entering Oklahoma's undulating pastures. Make sure you take a photo of the Blue Whale in
Catoosa, one of the most important icons of the historic Route 66. Then head to Tulsa, where we recommend a visit to the
Gilcrease Museum, which houses the most comprehensive collection of art and artefacts of the American West. Overnight
stay.
Day 6: Oklahoma City ­ El Reno ­ Weatherford ­ Clinton ­ Elk City ­ Amarillo (420 Km)
Today you can travel to the heart of America, passing by villages, filling stations, original stores or retro motels that tell the
story of the "Mother Route". Arrival in Amarillo, Texas. Overnight stay.
Day 7: Amarillo ­ Tucumcari
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US: Route 66, from Chicago to Los Angeles, at your own pace by car
Before leaving Amarillo, we suggest visiting Cadillac Ranch, a famous public art installation. Onward to New Mexico to end
the day in Tucumcari, a village of ranches and farms and one of the best preserved on Route 66. Overnight stay.
Day 8: Tucumcari­ Santa Fe
Departure to Santa Fe, the oldest city in the United States and one of the most beautiful in the State of New Mexico.
Overnight stay.
Day 9: Santa Fe
We recommend strolling through some of the historic districts and taking a trip back in time thanks to the original adobe
buildings. Discover art galleries, visit traditional or contemporary art museums, or go shopping in the retail area. Try the local
cuisine at a gourmet restaurant. Overnight stay.
Day 10: Santa Fe ­ Holbrook
We suggest visiting the Petrified Forest National Park, one of the world's largest concentrations of petrified wood and 1,300­
year­old archaeological excavations. Onward to the town of Holbrook. Overnight stay.
Day 11: Holbrook ­ Grand Canyon
Departure to the Grand Canyon, one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the world. Overnight stay.
Day 12: Grand Canyon ­ Hoover ­ Las Vegas
Departure to Las Vegas in the State of Nevada, along one of the best­preserved stretches of Route 66. A must­see is the
Hoover Dam, built in honour of Herbert Hoover, who played a fundamental role in its construction, first as Secretary of
Commerce and then as President of the United States. Arrival in the so­called Sin City with its 24­hours gambling and
amazing world­class shows. Overnight stay.
Day 13: Las Vegas ­ Mojave ­ Los Angeles
Departure through the Mojave Desert to Los Angeles. Overnight stay.
Day 14: Los Angeles
Day at your leisure in Los Angeles. Suggestions for today include the Civic Center, Hollywood, Sunset Boulevard and Beverly
Hills. Overnight stay.
Day 15: Los Angeles ­ United Kingdom
Arrival at the airport with plenty of time to drop off the rental car and then take our flight back home. Night on board.
Day 16: United Kingdom
Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Services included in the trip
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Return flight
Stay in selected hotels
Selected plan
Rent­a­car
Travel Insurance
Services NOT included
 Electronic Authorization (ESTA) to enter the US
Important remarks
To enter the United States with a view to stay less than 90 days, British citizens do not require visas. You just have to have a
biometric passport (machine readable) with a minimum validity of 06 months. Credit card is the most commonly used form of
payment. It is considered a guarantee so that sometimes the use of it is essential to register at hotels. Tips: 2 euros per
person per day for the driver is suggested. In restaurants it is customary to leave a tip of 10 or 15% of the bill, however if the
service has been excellent it is recommended to leave 20%..
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