ROUTE 66 BY RAIL

14 Days

Chicago > St. Louis > Albuquerque > Williams > Grand Canyon National Park > Los Angeles

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DAYS 1-2: CHICAGO

Welcome to Chicago! Today your journey begins with a multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing city tour. (Overnight in Chicago at Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza) Enjoy the second day of your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Chicago and explore any sites you didn’t get a chance to see yesterday. Dinner is included tonight at a popular Chicago restaurant. (Overnight in Chicago)

DAY 3: CHICAGO > ST. LOUIS

Travel to Union Station and board Amtrak to St. Louis. Head south on your journey to the great Midwest by train. (Overnight in St. Louis)

DAY 4: ST. LOUIS

Begin your day with a visit to the “Gateway to the West” at the St. Louis Gateway Arch and then continue discovering the city’s charms. (Overnight in St. Louis)

DAY 5: OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK

Travel to the station and board Amtrak to Albuquerque for a relaxing overnight trip on the Southwest Chief. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Chicago

• Admission to the Gateway Arch Tram Ride

• Walking sightseeing city tour of Albuquerque

• Roundtrip service in Coach accommodations on the Grand Canyon Railway

• Sightseeing tour of the Grand Canyon

• Sightseeing tour of Los Angeles

• One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Chicago to St. Louis, St. Louis to Albuquerque; Albuquerque to Williams, Williams to Los Angeles on the Texas Eagle® and Southwest Chief®

• 11 nights hotel accommodations; 2 nights onboard Amtrak

• 3 meals (1 breakfast, 2 dinners)

DAY 6: ALBUQUERQUE

Arrive in Albuquerque later this afternoon and travel to your hotel. Enjoy your free time exploring the sights and sounds of the city. (Overnight in Albuquerque)

DAY 7: ALBUQUERQUE

Today, explore historic Old Town Albuquerque on a private walking tour. Learn about the history of Albuquerque and Route 66 and reminisce about the early southwest pioneers’ days. (Overnight in Albuquerque)

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8: ALBUQUERQUE > WILLIAMS

Travel to the station and board Amtrak to Williams on the Southwest Chief. Upon arrival in Williams check into the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. (Overnight in Williams)

DAY 9: GRAND CANYON

Enjoy your breakfast at the Fred Harvey Restaurant then board the Grand Canyon Railway into Grand Canyon National Park. Explore the South Rim on your tour and take in the vistas. (Overnight in Grand Canyon)

DAY 10: GRAND CANYON

Enjoy today at leisure in the Grand Canyon. Spend your free time enjoying the sights. (Overnight in Grand Canyon)

DAY 11: OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK

Board the Grand Canyon Railway back to Williams. This evening, dinner is included at the Fred Harvey Restaurant. Take a transfer from the hotel to the Amtrak station to board the Southwest Chief train to Los Angeles. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)

DAY 12: LOS ANGELES

Upon arrival in Los Angeles, travel on your own to your hotel. Spend the day exploring the city at your leisure. (Overnight in Los Angeles)

DAY 13: LOS ANGELES

Today, enjoy a guided sightseeing city tour of Los Angeles. At Santa Monica Pier make sure to take a picture at the sign marking the end of Route 66. (Overnight in Los Angeles)

DAY 14: YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN LOS ANGELES

DAY 1: SAN FRANCISCO

Your journey begins in San Francisco, the “City by the Bay”. Visit one of San Francisco’s most beloved attractions - Fisherman’s Wharf. This waterfront community is rich in both culture and fun. Don’t forget to stop by Pier 39 and scope out the famous sea lions as they bask in the lovely California sunshine. Enjoy your included dinner at the end of Pier 39 at a popular restaurant. (Overnight in San Francisco)

DAY 2: SAN FRANCISCO

Climb aboard a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of San Francisco! You can hop on and off the tour at any of the stops to further explore any area that strikes your fancy at your own pace. Stops include Chinatown, the Golden Gate Bridge, North Beach, Union Square, Golden Gate Park, the Civic Center, and many more. (Overnight in San Francisco)

DAY 3: OVERNIGHT ON BOARD AMTRAK®

Today, you’ll take a tour of the scenic Muir Woods and the charming town of Sausalito. On the drive to Muir Woods, you’ll cross over the Golden Gate Bridge and then disembark in the serene forest filled with towering redwoods. Once you’ve taken in all the natural beauty of Muir Woods, you’ll spend some quality time in Sausalito, a stunning seaside village that is home to many artists. You’ll have some free time to enjoy this fascinating village, which is full of eclectic shops and great restaurants. Then, ride back to Fisherman’s Wharf and travel on your own to the Amtrak station where you will board the Coast Starlight® for Portland. The scenery along this route is truly breathtaking and widely regarded as one of the most spectacular of all train routes. Relax, unwind, and take in the gorgeous views as you make your way to “Rose City”. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)

DAY 4: PORTLAND

The evening is yours to discover “The City of Roses”. If you’re looking for something to do, Portland has more than 30 local breweries. It is also a shopper’s paradise as there is no sales tax. With all the excitement of a big city and the charm of a small town, Portland is an amazing destination with so much to offer. (Overnight in Portland)

DAY 5: PORTLAND

Explore Portland on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. Stops include Pioneer Square, the Oregon Zoo, and many more popular destinations! Feel free to hop off at any stop to further explore the area at your leisure. This evening will feature a scenic dinner cruise in downtown Portland along the Willamette River. (Overnight in Portland) D

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of San Francisco

• Sightseeing tour of Muir Woods and Sausalito

• Multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Portland*

• Dinner cruise in Portland

• Sightseeing city tour of Seattle

• Admission to the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibit

• One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from San Francisco to Portland; Portland to Seattle onboard the Coast Starlight®

• 6 nights hotel accommodations; 1 night onboard Amtrak

• 2 meals included (2 dinners)

*Multi-day hop-on, hop-off tour is seasonal from late May to early October. The Oregon Historical Society admission will be included in the off-season.

# of nights in a HOTEL # of nights on the TRAIN

DAY 6: PORTLAND TO SEATTLE

Travel to Portland’s Union Station and board the Coast Starlight for Seattle. The lush forests and fertile valleys provide a stunning backdrop for your journey to the “Emerald City”. Upon arrival in Seattle, check into your hotel and start exploring all this beautiful city has to offer! (Overnight in Seattle)

DAY 7: SEATTLE

Enjoy a guided sightseeing city tour of Seattle, where you will visit all the city’s top attractions, including the world-famous Pike Place Market! Your fun-filled day in Seattle also includes a ride to the top of the Space Needle, the most iconic structure in the city. Travel 158 meters above the ground to the observation deck for amazing views of Mt. Rainer and Elliot Bay. (Overnight in Seattle)

DAY 8: YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN SEATTLE

San

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of San Francisco

• Sightseeing tour of Paso Robles’ wineries

• Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Los Angeles

• Multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of San Diego

• Sightseeing harbor cruise of San Diego

• One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from San Francisco to Paso Robles; Paso Robles to Los Angeles; Los Angeles to San Diego onboard the Coast Starlight® and Pacific Surfliner®

• 8 nights hotel accommodations

• 2 meals included (1 lunch, 1 dinner)

DAYS 1-2: SAN FRANCISCO

Welcome to San Francisco! Visit Fisherman’s Wharf and enjoy a delicious dinner at the end of Pier 39. On day 2, use your hop-on, hop-off tour of the city to visit the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, North Beach, Chinatown and Golden Gate Park. (Overnight in San Francisco)

DAY 3: SAN FRANCISCO > PASO ROBLES

Transfer on your own and board Amtrak’s Coast Starlight to Paso Robles. The scenery along the route is gorgeous, so be sure to grab a window seat. In Paso Robles, start appreciating the hospitality and wine. (Overnight in Paso Robles)

DAY 4: PASO ROBLES

On your Paso Robles wineries tour, you’ll be chauffeured to four to six different award-winning wineries and enjoy a vineyard picnic lunch. Then, explore the shops and restaurants in the charming town square. (Overnight in Paso Robles)

DAY 5: PASO ROBLES > LOS ANGELES

Transfer to the Amtrak station and board the train to Los Angeles on the Coast Starlight. Enjoy ocean views as you travel down the California Coast. In LA, check into your hotel and enjoy the evening on your own. (Overnight in Los Angeles)

DAY 6: LOS ANGELES

Use your hop-on, hop-off tour of Los Angeles to visit Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, the Santa Monica Pier and much more! (Overnight in Los Angeles)

DAYS 7-8: LOS ANGELES > SAN DIEGO

Travel to the station and board Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner to San Diego. In San Diego, begin exploring the city on your multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. On day 8, take a guided harbor cruise featuring over 50 points of interest. Later, continue using your hop-on, hop-off tour. (Overnight in San Diego)

DAY 9: YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN SAN DIEGO

DAY 1: VANCOUVER

Welcome to Vancouver! Check into your hotel and then start exploring the “Hollywood of the North.” (Overnight in Vancouver)

DAY 2: VANCOUVER

Use your hop-on, hop-off tour to see Stanley Park, Granville Island and the Vancouver Waterfront. (Overnight in Vancouver)

DAY 3: VANCOUVER > SEATTLE

Board the train in Vancouver to Seattle. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and use your CityPASS to sightsee. (Overnight in Seattle)

DAY 4:

Seattle

Continue using your CityPASS to access the Museum of Pop Culture or visit the famous Woodland Park Zoo. (Overnight in Seattle)

DAY 5: OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK

Board Amtrak’s Coast Starlight to San Francisco, featuring views of the snow-capped Cascade Mountain range. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)

DAY 6: SAN FRANCISCO

Welcome to SF! Check into your hotel then use your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour to visit Union Square, Chinatown, and North Beach. Tonight, dinner is included on Fisherman’s Wharf. (Overnight in San Francisco)

DAY 7: YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

Travel to Yosemite National Park on a fully guided tour! Experience redwoods, hike along the trails and capture photos. (Overnight in San Francisco)

DAY 8: NAPA VALLEY

Ride across the Golden Gate Bridge into Sonoma Valley. Then, arrive in the heart of Napa Valley where your tour will take you to several vineyards for tours and tastings. (Overnight in San Francisco)

DAY 9: SAN FRANCISCO > LOS ANGELES

Board your train from San Francisco to Los Angeles! Upon arrival, check into your hotel for the evening. (Overnight in Los Angeles)

HOLIDAY INCLUDES:

• Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Vancouver, San Francisco and Los Angeles

• Seattle CityPASS including Space Needle, Seattle Aquarium, Argosy Harbor Cruise, Museum of Pop Culture OR Woodland Park Zoo, and Pacific Science Center OR Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibit

• Sightseeing tour of Yosemite National Park

• Sightseeing tour of Sonoma and Napa Valley

• Multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of San Diego

• Sightseeing harbor cruise of San Diego

• One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Vancouver to Seattle; Seattle to San Francisco; San Francisco to Los Angeles; and Los Angeles to San Diego on the Cascades®, Coast Starlight® and Pacific Surfliner®

• 11 nights hotel accommodations; 1 night onboard Amtrak

• 1 meal included (1 dinner)

# of nights in a HOTEL # of nights on the TRAIN

DAY 10: LOS ANGELES

Visit all the iconic Hollywood sites by way of a hop-on, hop-off tour. (Overnight in Los Angeles)

DAY 11: LOS ANGELES > SAN DIEGO

Check out of your hotel and board Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner to San Diego. Upon arrival, use your multi-day hop-on, hop-off tour. (Overnight in San Diego)

DAY 12: SAN DIEGO

Continue using your hop-on, hop-off tour to stop at the San Diego Zoo, the iconic Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village and Balboa Park. (Overnight in San Diego)