Holiday Overview
This trip is perfect for anyone wanting to get a feel for Route 66, but does not want to spend hours behind the wheel. Experience a slice of Americana, along with stunning drives, beautiful national parks and amazing cities.
Route 66 Best of the West includes:
- Flights
- 14 nights hotel accommodation
- Car hire
Day 1 - Los Angeles
Los Angeles – arrive in Los Angeles, collect your chosen vehicle and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2 - Los Angeles
A full day to explore this exciting city, perhaps head to Sant Monica with its iconic pier and marks the official start or end of Route 66.
Day 3 - Los Angeles
Perhaps visit a theme park or take a tour of Hollywood and Beverley Hills, the choices in L.A. abound.
Day 4 - Palm Springs
Venture West to palm Springs, once a trendy escape for the stars of Hollywood, this town is re-inventing itself with an understated cool vibe, hosting events such as Coachella and the Palm Springs Film Festival.
Day 5 - Palm Springs
Enjoy a day at leisure in Palm Springs, visit one of the many art galleries, go shopping in the Uptown Design District or relax with an al fresco lunch.
Day 6 - Kingman
Stopover in Kingman Arizona, an historic town on Route 66.
Day 7 - Williams
Drive one of the still remaining and endearing sections of Route 66 today, stop off in Peach Springs, which was the inspiration for Radiator Springs in the Pixar movie “Cars”. We would also suggest a lunch stop in Seligman, a classic Route 66 town
Day 8 - Williams & The Grand Canyon
Today visit the Grand Canyon, you can either drive, or for a touch of Americana, we would suggest taking the Grand Canyon Railway, complete with cowboys and train robbers…! In the evening enjoy more than six blocks of historic buildings, shops and restaurants, many featuring Route 66 memorabilia.
Day 9 - Holbrook
Continue Westward, via the old Route 66 towns of Flagstaff to Holbrook, spend a night in a Route 66 iconic landmark, the Wigwam Motel
Day 10 - Santa Fe
Onwards through the Petrified Forest and the town of Gallup. Cross the Rio Grande and traverse the open country, via Albuquerque to Santa Fe, one of the US’s oldest and prettiest cities.
Day 11 - Santa Fe
Take a day to enjoy the delights of Santa Fe, known for its Pueblo-style architecture, creative arts and wonderful cuisine.
Day 12 - Chicago
Take the short drive to Albuquerque, return your hire car at the airport and take the domestic flight to Chicago at the Eastern edge of Route 66.
Day 13 - Chicago
A full day of exploration awaits, the dramatic skyline of the city perched on the shores of Lake Michigan make the perfect holiday photo. The city is bursting with history, great museums, world class shopping, fantastic restaurants and a vibrant live music scene.
Day 14 - Chicago
Spend your last full day at leisure getting to know Chicago at your own pace.
Day 15 - Chicago
Catch up on any last minute shopping or sightseeing before boarding your flight back to the UK.
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Route 66 Americana
Route 66 open road
Route 66 Chicago
Grand Canyon
Santa Fe
Santa Monica Pier
Hollywood walk of fame
Beverley Hills
Williams Route 66
Chicago Skyline
Santa Fe
Chicago Skyline
Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2024, 2025 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 270 0009 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
USA Road Trips
Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip
- 7 Nights
- Los Angeles
- Pismo Beach
- Monterey / Carmel
- Yosemite National Park
- San Francisco
USA Road Trips
Canyon Adventure Fly Drive Holiday
- 7 Nights
- Las Vegas
- Bryce Canyon
- Moab
- Mesa Verde
- Grand Canyon
USA Fly Drive Holidays
California Fly Drive
- 11 Nights
- San Francisco
- Sonoma
- Lake Tahoe
- Yosemite National Park
- Death Valley
- Los Angeles
- San Diego
USA Road Trips
Blues & Booze USA Road Trip
- 12 Nights
- Chicago
- Indianapolis
- Louisville
- Nashville
- Memphis
- Vicksburg
- New Orleans
USA Fly Drive Holidays
The Wild West Fly Drive Holiday
- 15 Nights
- Denver
- Cheyenne
- Rapid City
- Cody
- Jackson
- Salt Lake City
- Moab
- Durango
- Colorado Springs
USA Fly Drive Holidays
Best of New England Fly Drive
- 14 Nights
- Boston
- Portland Maine
- Bar Harbor
- White Mountains
- Killington
- The Berkshires
- Mystic
- Yarmouth MA
USA Self Drive Holidays
Talkin' Texan Self Drive Holiday
- 12 Nights
- Dallas
- Austin
- Fredericksburg
- Bandera
- San Antonio
- Corpus Christi
- Houston
USA Road Trips
Boston to New York By The Beaches Road Trip
- 8 Nights
- Boston
- Yarmouth
- Martha's Vineyard
- Mystic
- Riverhead
- The Hamptons
- New York
USA Road Trips
A Southern Trail Road Trip
- 10 Nights
- New Orleans
- Baton Rouge
- Lafayette
- Lake Charles
- Houston
- Austin
USA Self Drive Holidays
The Classic West Self Drive Holiday
- 13 Nights
- Los Angeles
- Laughlin
- Grand Canyon
- Kayenta
- Lake Powell
- Bryce Canyon
- Las Vegas
- Death Valley
- Yosemite National Park
- Lake Tahoe
- San Francisco
USA Self Drive Holidays
Great Lakes Inn-Sider Self Drive Holiday
- 12 Nights
- Chicago
- Door County
- Middleton
- Winona
- Minneapolis
- Bayfield
- Marquette
- Mackinac Island
- Saugatuck
USA Fly Drive Holidays
Route 66 Fly Drive Holiday
- 15 Nights
- Chicago
- St Louis
- Springfield
- Oklahoma City
- Amarillo
- Albuquerque
- Holbrook
- Williams
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
USA Fly Drive Holidays
Western Trails
- 14 Nights
- Salt Lake City
- Lava Hot Springs
- Boise
- McCall
- Coeur d’Alene
- Whitefish
- Helena
- Yellowstone
- Jackson Hole
- Casper
- Cheyenne
- Denver
USA Fly Drive Holidays
Legends and Landscapes of the Old West
- 13 Nights
- Denver
- Cheyenne
- Deadwood
- Minneapolis
- Badlands
- Fargo
- Bismarck
- Medora
- Casper
- Buffalo WY
USA Fly Drive Holidays
Best of the Great American West
- 20 Nights
- Rapid City
- Deadwood
- Medora
- Sheridan
- Billings
- Helena
- Whitefish
- Butte
- Yellowstone
- Cody
- Riverton
- Jackson
- Ketchum
- McCall
- Boise
USA Fly Drive Holidays
Giant Trees and Ancient Forests Road Trip
- 5 Nights
- San Francisco
- Chester, CA
- Lake Tahoe
- Oakhurst
USA Fly Drive Holidays
Explore Kentucky
- 7 Nights
- Newport, KT
- Lexington
- Bowling Green
- Paducah
- Owensboro
- Louisville
USA Self Drive Holidays
Best of Florida Self Drive Holiday
- 9 Nights
- Orlando
- Clearwater
- Naples
- Miami
USA Fly Drive Holidays
Flavours of San Antonio
- 9 Nights
- San Antonio
- Fredericksburg
USA Road Trips
Coasts and Mountains of the South Road Trip
- 7 Nights
- Atlanta
- Asheville
- Charlotte
- Myrtle Beach
- Charleston
- Savannah
USA Road Trips
Wild Wild West USA Road Trip
- 12 Nights
- Los Angeles
- San Diego
- Tucson
- Las Cruces
- Santa Fe
- Durango
- Kayenta
- Williams
- Las Vegas
USA Fly Drive Holidays
The Florida Keys Fly Drive Holiday
- 7 Nights
- Miami
- Islamorada
- Key West
- Key Largo
USA Fly Drive Holidays
Route 66 East
- 15 Nights
- Chicago
- St Louis
- Springfield
- Tulsa
- Oklahoma City
- Dallas
USA Self Drive Holidays
Volcanic Peaks to Sparkling Shores Self Drive
- 9 Nights
- Portland
- Astoria
- Port Angeles
- Seattle
- Ashford
- Welches
- Grants Pass
- Coos Bay
USA Road Trips
Historic Cities of the Mid-Atlantic Road Trip
- 11 Nights
- Washington DC
- Baltimore
- Philadelphia
- Gettysburg
- Luray
USA Fly Drive Holidays
The Florida Keys Fly Drive with New Orleans
- 9 Nights
- New Orleans
- Miami
- Islamorada
- Key West
- Key Largo
USA Fly Drive Holidays
The Florida Keys Fly Drive with New York
- 9 Nights
- New York
- Miami
- Islamorada
- Key West
- Key Largo
USA Fly Drive Holidays
Historic Cities and Coasts of the South
- 12 Nights
- Atlanta
- Charleston
- Savannah
- Jekyll Island
- Cape Canaveral
- Miami
USA Fly Drive Holidays
Quebec to New England Adventure
- 14 Nights
- Montreal
- Stowe
- White Mountains
- Ogunquit
- Boston
- Green Mountain National Forest
USA Fly Drive Holidays
Great North Music Tour Fly Drive
- 12 Nights
- Chicago
- Detroit
- Cleveland
- Pittsburgh
- Philadelphia
- New York
- Boston
USA Fly Drive Holidays
Route 66 Best of the West
- 14 Nights
- Los Angeles
- Palm Springs
- Kingman
- Williams
- Holbrook
- Santa Fe
- Chicago
USA Fly Drive Holidays
Route 66 West
- 17 Nights
- Dallas
- Oklahoma City
- Amarillo
- Santa Fe
- Albuquerque
- Holbrook
- Flagstaff
- Kingman
- Los Angeles
USA Fly Drive Holidays
Only in America
- 14 Nights
- Newport, KT
- Louisville
- Lexington
- Bowling Green
- Paducah
- Memphis
- Nashville
- Great Smoky Mountains
- Chattanooga
- Atlanta
USA Fly Drive Holidays
San Antonio & Texas Hill Country
- 9 Nights
- San Antonio River Walk
- San Antonio Hill Country
- Bandera Dude Ranch
- San Antonio
USA Fly Drive Holidays
Utah's Red Rocks and Canyons
- 12 Nights
- Las Vegas
- Zion National Park
- Bryce Canyon
- Torrey
- Moab
- Kanab
USA Self Drive Holidays
Northwest Inn-Sider Self Drive Holiday
- 13 Nights
- Friday Harbor
- Whidbey Island
- Port Townsend
- Cannon Beach
- Portland
- Eugene
- Ashland
- Eureka
- Sonoma
USA Road Trips
Mountains and Canyons Fly-Drive
- 14 Nights
- Denver
- Glenwood Springs
- Moab
- Kayenta
- Page
- Williams
- Las Vegas
USA Fly Drive Holidays
Wonders of Alaska Fly Drive Holiday
- 7 Nights
- Anchorage
- Seward
- Talkeenta
- Denali National Park
USA Fly Drive Holidays
Eastern Canada and New England Discovery
- 15 Nights
- Toronto
- Ottawa
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Boston
- New York
- Washington DC
- Niagara Falls
USA Fly Drive Holidays
Cowboys & Cajuns
- 13 Nights
- Houston
- Lake Charles
- Lafayette
- Houma
- New Orleans
- Baton Rouge
- Natchitoches
- Dallas
- San Antonio