Route 66 by Rail

Route 66 by Rail Itinerary

• Day 1 Your Journey Begins in Chicago

  Welcome to Chicago! Today your journey begins with a multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing city tour. Visit the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, and many more Chicago destinations. Don't forget to hop-off and take a picture at the famous sign marking the start of Route 66! (Overnight in Chicago)

• Day 2 Chicago, IL

  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. This fantastic day of sightseeing will be followed by an included dinner a popular Chicago restaurant. (Overnight in Chicago)

• Day 3 Chicago to St. Louis

  Travel to Union station and board Amtrak to St. Louis. Head south on your journey to the great Midwest by train. Your journey through the "Land of Lincoln" to the "Show-Me-State" includes some amazing views only possible on Amtrak. (Overnight in St. Louis)

• Day 4 St. Louis, MO

  Begin your day with a visit to the "Gateway to the West" at the St. Louis Gateway Arch. At an astounding 630-feet tall, the magnificent Gateway Arch remains the tallest man-made national monument in the United States. Its unique shape and stainless steel facade remarkably represent the history made in the city of St. Louis. (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. Travel past wheat fields and ranches, missions and pueblos as you journey west. Carving through canyon passages only a few feet wider than the train itself, you'll see spectacular landscapes and pristine vistas not visible from interstate highways (Overnight onboard Amtrak)

• Day 6 Albuquerque, NM

  Arrive in Albuquerque later this afternoon and travel to your hotel. Enjoy your free time exploring the sights and sounds of Albuquerque, a city marked by its rich Spanish roots. (Overnight in Albuquerque)

• Day 7 Albuquerque, NM

  Today, explore historic Old Town Albuquerque on a private walking tour. Learn about the history of Albuquerque and Route 66 on this tour. Your tour guide will escort you on an exciting adventure through time. Uncover Old Town's unusual and well-hidden architectural details you find most intriguing. Reminisce about the early southwest pioneers' daily struggle to survive. Relive the sights and sounds of the Civil War as Confederate soldiers entered the Plaza. Imagine early merchants as they traveled the Santa Fe Trail for trade. (Overnight in Albuquerque)

• Day 8 Albuquerque to Williams

  Travel to the station and board Amtrak to Williams Junction on the Southwest Chief. Upon arrival in Williams Junction, you will be transferred to Williams and the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. (Overnight in Williams)

• Day 9 Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

  Enjoy your breakfast at the Fred Harvey Restaurant and be sure to not miss the morning shootout before boarding the Grand Canyon Railway into the Grand Canyon National Park. Explore the South Rim on your motorcoach tour and take in some of the most spectacular vistas in North America formed over 17 million years ago. (Overnight in the Canyon)

• Day 10 Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

  Enjoy today at leisure in the Grand Canyon. Spend your free time enjoying the sights of the Canyon and taking in the fresh air, amazing sights and many photo opportunities in the park. (Overnight in the Canyon)

• Day 11 Overnight Onboard Amtrak

  After a good night's sleep, board the Grand Canyon Railway back to Williams. This evening, enjoy your included dinner at the Fred Harvey Restaurant. Board your transfer from the hotel to the Amtrak station and then board the Southwest Chief train to Los Angeles. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)

• Day 12 Los Angeles, CA

  Upon arrival early this morning, travel on your own to your hotel. Spend the day exploring Hollywood at leisure. Stop by the Walk of Fame or venture up to Griffith Observatory to view the Hollywood sign. There is so much to do and see in Los Angeles! (Overnight in Los Angeles)

• Day 13 Los Angeles, CA

  Today, enjoy a guided sightseeing city tour of Los Angeles. See the homes of famous movie stars, tour Hollywood, and visit the most popular California beaches, including Ventura Beach and Santa Monica Beach. 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

  Today your journey comes to an end.