Route 66 2026

8 October
Meet at our hotel in Chicago and enjoy a welcome dinner at one of the city’s famous pizzerias. Stay in Chicago 2 nights.

9 October
Full day exploring Chicago’s highlights, including the Willis Tower Skydeck, Millennium Park, and Navy Pier.

10 October
Bid Chicago farewell and drive through Joliet, Pontiac, and Lincoln along historic Route 66. Visit Abraham Lincoln’s Home and Tomb in Springfield. Overnight in Springfield.

11 October
Follow the historic brick road in Auburn and stop for lunch at the oldest running restaurant on Route 66. Cross the Mississippi River and ride the tram to the top of the Gateway Arch. Overnight in St. Louis.

12 October
Drive through the Ozarks and tour Meramec Caverns. Stop at Uranus Fudge Factory for a fun treat and savor delicious Missouri hickory BBQ, then continue to Springfield, MO, the birthplace of Route 66. Overnight in Springfield.

13 October
Travel across Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma, stopping at iconic Route 66 landmarks along the way. Arrive in Oklahoma City and stay overnight at a beautifully restored hotel that was formerly a Ford manufacturing site.

14 October
Cross into Texas and visit the famous Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo. Stop at the Route 66 Museum in Clinton along the way. Enjoy a classic Texan steak dinner. Overnight in Amarillo.

15 October
Stop at the Route 66 Midpoint in Adrian, then explore Tucumcari’s murals, Route 66 Monument, and Tee Pee Curios. Overnight at a classic Route 66 motel with an evening tour to see the town’s remaining neon lights.

16 October
Visit the Route 66 Auto Museum in Santa Rosa. Spend the afternoon walking among historic clay buildings in Santa Fe. Continue to Albuquerque for the night.

17 October
Start the morning with a ride on the Sandia Peak Tramway for panoramic views, then drive west across New Mexico’s high desert. Cross into Arizona and stay overnight in a classic Wigwam motel in Holbrook.

18 October
Visit Winslow’s “Standin’ on the Corner” park and historic Seligman. Continue along one of the most preserved stretches of Route 66 to Kingman. Overnight in Kingman.

19 October
Drive through the Mojave Desert and California’s final section of Route 66. End your journey at the Santa Monica Pier, the official western terminus of Route 66. Stay in Los Angeles 2 nights.

20 October
Enjoy a full-day tour of Los Angeles, including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Venice Beach.

21 October
Enjoy a farewell breakfast before being dropped off at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for your departure.

Included
✔ 13 nights of accommodation
✔ 13x breakfasts and 1x dinner
✔ All transportation & petrol costs for a private 12-passenger van
✔ Admissions to all activities mentioned in the itinerary
✔ Experienced International Sign guide on-call at all times

Not Included
✖ Transportation to and from Chicago and Los Angeles
✖ All meals not mentioned above
✖ Tips for your guide

• Adventure itinerary and price are subject to change.
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