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Sedona’s Red Rocks and the Grand Canyon

featuring Two Historic Rail Journeys

6 DAYS • 8 MEALS Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the southwest, take a ride on two of Arizona’s scenic railways, experience the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, visit an old mining town and explore Montezuma Castle National Monument.

DAY 1 Arrive in Arizona: Your Arizona adventure begins as you arrive in Phoenix and are transferred to your hotel. Tonight, meet your Tour Manager and traveling companions at 6:00 p.m. for a transfer to Rustler’s Rooste Steakhouse where a total cowboy western experience awaits. A delicious dinner, live entertainment and unlimited drinks are the order of the night. Meal: D

DAY 2 Montezuma Castle and Sedona Trolley Tour: This morning, visit Montezuma Castle National Monument, an ancient five-story Indian dwelling carved out of a great limestone cliff. In Sedona, your narrated trolley tour visits the south side of town, highlighted by Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village, Gallery Row and a stop at the famous Chapel of the Holy Cross. Meal: B

DAY 3 Grand Canyon Railway and the North Rim: Travel to the spectacular South Rim of the Grand Canyon today. Enjoy breathtaking views while traveling along the rim. Then, climb aboard the Grand Canyon Railway and enjoy the ever-changing terrain, from pine to prairies to high desert. Meals: B, D

DAY 4 Sedona at Leisure: Sedona, an artist community, is set amongst the red-hued rocks of Oak Creek Canyon. Its breathtaking beauty fills the senses and soothes the soul. Today has been reserved as a day of leisure. Sit back, relax and enjoy the warmth of the Arizona sun, explore the eclectic art galleries and craft shops, or take an optional guided Jeep tour through the Sedona backcountry. Meal: B

DAY 5 Verde Canyon Railroad: This morning, stop in Jerome, an old mining town and melting pot for those who dreamed of making a quick fortune. Once virtually a ghost town, it is now restored with shops, museums

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and art. Later, climb aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad for a spectacular journey over old-fashioned trestles, past ancient Indian ruins and through a 700-foot tunnel. Enjoy the views from the comfort of your First Class seat or from one of the open-air viewing cars. Watch for wildflowers, blooming cacti and wildlife in their natural habitat. Tonight, chow down with a chuckwagon supper at the “Blazin’ M Ranch” and Western Stage Show. Meals: B, D

DAY 6 Travel Home: Your Arizona adventure comes to a close today with a group transfer to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for flights out after 12:00 p.m. Meal: B

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Day 1 – Hilton Garden Inn, Scottsdale, Arizona Days 2 through 5 – Sedona Real Inn & Suites, Sedona, Arizona

2023 Departures Per Person Twin Single Room add

April 23 May 21 September 17, 24 October 15 $2,099 $829 $2,099 $829 $2,099 $829 $2,099 $829

2024 Departures Per Person Twin Single Room add

April 21 May 19 $2,299 $869 $2,299 $869

Call for rates and schedules from your city to and from Phoenix.

Rooms for the night before the tour are available. Cost for a room in Scottsdale is $199, tax included.

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Tour Highlights ...............................................

• 8 Meals: 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners • Round trip airport transfers • Spend one night in Scottsdale and enjoy a welcome dinner with drinks at Rustler’s Rooste

Steakhouse • Experience two of Arizona’s scenic rail excursions: ❖ Ride the Grand Canyon Railway after visiting the awesome Grand Canyon ❖ Journey through Verde Canyon in first class comfort aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad • Spend four nights in Sedona, at the heart of

Red Rock Country • Experience the breathtaking beauty of Grand

Canyon National Park • Visit Montezuma Castle National Monument, an ancient Indian dwelling carved into a limestone cliff • Narrated trolley tour of Sedona • Enjoy rip-roarin’ entertainment and a chuck wagon supper at the Blazin’ M Ranch and Western Stage Show • Relax with a day at leisure in Sedona for shopping and exploring on your own, or take an optional Jeep tour • Visit the old mining town of Jerome

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EASY ENERGETIC

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