Chicago & route 66 ESCAPES

One of America's most famous roads, Route 66, is one journey you’ll never forget. This romantic and historic road has been captivating people worldwide for years and continues to attract visitors in their droves to travel its 2,000+ miles taking in the neon signs, classic roadside attractions, vintage motels and dusty, middle-of-nowhere truck stops it's so well known for.

This epic journey is best kicked off from Chicago, Illinois – the official starting point, passing iconic cities and attractions such as St Louis, Missouri, Oklahoma City, Sante Fe in New Mexico and finishing up on the golden beaches of California.  Whether you are planning the ultimate family getaway, hitting the open road as a couple or dream of riding across America on two wheels with a group of friends, Route 66 is the ultimate symbol of true Americana.

✸ROUTE 66 - AN AMERICAN CLASSIC✸

FLY DRIVE HOLIDAY - 15 NIGHTS / 16 DAYS

Experience classic Americana when you embark on the iconic, Route 66. Starting in Chicago and ending at Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles, a self-drive journey is an amazing way to experience some of the USA’s most exciting cities and magnificent national parks. Travelling America's most famous road you can expect to see some of its most famous sights too, such as the Gateway Arch in St Louis, the 20-foot-tall Blue Whale on Catoosa, Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, the Grand Canyon, the Hoover Dam and the iconic Las Vegas strip!

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 & 2: Arrival - Chicago ★ DAY 3: Chicago to Springfield, IL ★ DAY 4: Springfield to St Louis

DAY 5: St Louis to Springfield, MO ★ DAY 6: Springfield to Oklahoma City ★ DAY 7: Oklahoma City to Amarillo

DAY 8: Amarillo to Albuquerque ★ DAY 9: Albuquerque to Holbrook ★ DAY 10: Holbrook to Williams

DAY 12 & 13: Williams to Las Vegas ★ DAY 14 & 15: Las Vegas to Santa Monica/Los Angeles

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

International economy flights departing from London

15 nights accommodation

14 days' compact car hire with fully inclusive insurance, unlimited mileage and taxes

From £2,302 per person

THE CITY FOR ALL

Affectionally known to many as the “Windy City”, Chicago resides beside 26 miles of Lake Michigan beach and is an enchanting mix of big-city architecture, lush green gardens and beautiful, tranquil beaches, it's the perfect blend of culture and adventure. This city truly has something to offer everyone.

Brimming with exquisite buildings, Chicago’s skyline is infamous for good reason. Take a city tour to make sure you see the highlights, taking in Millennium Park and its famous “Bean” sculpture and the Museum Campus along the way. Or for a birds-eye view, venture to the top of the iconic John Hancock Building and gaze out from the observation deck as the city sprawls out before you.

With over 200 storefront theatres, you’ll find an excellent range of cultural and artistic events all year round, head to Navy Pier where you’ll find some of the local foodie favourites, fireworks displays, indoor gardens and its most recognisable sight, a 200-foot ride taking you soaring above the lakefront on climate-controlled gondolas!

But don’t leave the home of jazz and blues before experiencing the city's tremendous nightlife, restaurants and bars welcome you with the sultry sound of a saxophone and musicians playing late into the night, or try some of its mouth-watering local foods such as the Chicago deep dish pizzas or the Superdawg Chicago dog.

MULTI-DESTINATION ESCAPE

A trip to Chicago or a Route 66 drive is the perfect opportunity to include other iconic destinations as part of a multi-destination escape. Why not include overnight stays in Las Vegas, Arizona or California as part of your epic road journey?  However you prefer to experience Chicago, our Travel Consultants can help create an itinerary as unique as you are.

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