I am a huge fan of a good road trip but I do understand driving abroad isn't for everybody, especially when it's on the 'wrong' side of the road!
However, this doesn’t mean you have to miss out on some of the world’s most iconic road trips, and one of the greatest destinations for them is the USA where you can drive up, down, across, around or straight through every state in the country.
The iconic Route 66 or the Mother Road, as it's also known, is part of US folklore and a great favourite with my clients.
This is the highway on which millions travelled to migrate west during the Great Depression and continues to occupy an important place in American culture.
This fantastic offer is for a historic 16-day small group tour travelling 3,940km through the heart of America, crossing eight states and three different time zones, starting in Chicago and ending in Los Angeles.
Highlights include:
Pontiac's Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum
Gateway Arch National Park & amazing views of St Louis and the Mississippi River
Russell's Car Museum in New Mexico, featuring classic cars and memorabilia
Oklahoma’s charming towns, roadside diners and quirky attractions
Grand Canyon National Park’s breath-taking scenery
The excitement of Las Vegas
Overnight in Williams, Arizona, listed in the National Register for Historic Places
The California Route 66 Museum in Victorville
Sightseeing in Los Angeles, including Beverley Hills, the Sunset Strip, Hollywood & Santa Monica
What’s included?
Return UK Flights
15 nights accommodation
6 breakfasts
Transfers & Admission Costs (as per provided itinerary)
Services of an Expert Tour Director
The best time to travel is between April and October and travelling west you can negotiate the flat landscapes of Texas, the high deserts of New Mexico and the legendary beaches of southern California.
You will simply need to pack your smartphone/ camera, sunscreen and shades and be ready to hit the open highways, exploring small, charming towns, historic sites, kitschy attractions, and popular diners in this journey of a lifetime.
There's no better way to get a taste for US tradition and road trip lore than along this much-loved byway.
Departures available in 2022:
14 May
11 June
9 July
3 September
Prices start from £2,399 per person with Heathrow flights, £2,449 from Edinburgh and £2,499 from Manchester based on two adults sharing.
Terms and conditions apply. Offer is subject to changes and availability.
Please get in touch for further details.
