Book online at www.americanholidays.com139Rolling Plains & Majestic MountainsDay 9: Bryce Canyon/Lake Powell/Grand CanyonCrossing the Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River, wehead for the Grand Canyon, cutting through the 15-millionacre Navajo Indian Reservation. We pass through thePainted Desert, and then stop at spectacular Lake Powell,before getting to the Grand Canyon in time to watch thesun set. Hotel: Grand Canyon National Park LodgesDay 10 & 11: Grand Canyon/Las VegasJourney from the Grand Canyon to one of the world'sliveliest cities, Las Vegas. Enjoy this two night stay atleisure, taking in a show, strolling past the Strip's incrediblethemed hotels or even having a flutter in the casinos.Hotel: Imperial PalaceDay 12: Las Vegas/Los AngelesLeave the oasis of lights to re-enter the desert today, as wehead through Mojave Desert, en route to the San BernadinoMountains. Once across the mountains, we head for thePacific Coast and the bright lights of Los Angeles.Hotel: Milennium BiltmoreDay 13: Los AngelesTake in the last of LA's sights and sounds this morning, beforeyour transfer to the airport for your flight home to Ireland.Overnight StayPlaces Visited
PricingInclusions.Transatlantic flights on scheduled airlines .12 nights hotel accommodation .Service of a professional Tour Director days 1-13.Excursions described as included in the itinerary .Baggage porterage .Airline taxes.Room onlyPrices from: £1486 / ?1748Dates: 16 May / 13,27 Jun / 11 Jul / 15 Aug / 12,26 SepHoliday prices are per person based on twin occupancySingle Supplements and 3rd Adult sharing discountsavailable on requestPrices can increase or decrease, you will be quotedthe up to date price at time of booking. Please note: Alternative but similar hotels may beused at certain times of the year. Chicago

140Reservations: Dublin 01 6733800 or Belfast 028 9051 1800Escorted Road Journey15 nights/16 daysRoute 66"This is Route 66, a twothousand mileextravaganza acrossAmerica, littered withlandmarks from theWindy City to theCalifornia sunshine coast. Pack your suitcase andstart singing! There's awhole operetta of elodies in just the names of townsalong the way!" Ann Harness, Tour DirectorHighlights.Grand Canyon Railway.Albuquerque - Land ofenchantment.Cowboy Hall of FameDay 1: Ireland/ChicagoStart your journey with a flight to Chicago. We'll meet youon arrival and transfer you to your hotel. Hotel: HamptonInn & SuitesDay 2: ChicagoYour day begins with a cruise of Chicago's harbour, LakeMichigan and the Chicago River, taking in the city's skylinefrom the water. You'll learn about over 50 buildingsincluding Willis Tower, Navy Pier, Lyric Opera and MarinaCity. This afternoon, explore the 'Windy City' at your ownpace. Hit the top of Willis Tower and dare to step out on theglass Skydeck for amazing city views. Hotel: Hampton Inn& SuitesDay 3: Chicago/St. LouisBegin your Route 66 journey early this morning, as youtravel southwest to St. Louis. Hotel: Millennium HotelDay 4: St. Louis/BransonExplore Missouri's largest city and America's busiestinland port. Then it's on to Branson, with highlights likeTable Rock Lake and shopping dowtown. Hotel: BaymontInn & SuitesDay 5: Branson/Oklahoma CitySaddle up as today your Route 66 journey takes you onthe old cowboy trails, passing through Tulsa, beforearriving in Oklahoma City for your overnight stay. Hotel:Ramada NorthDay 6: Oklahoma CitySpend the day in Oklahoma City, with must-sees like theState Capitol building and National Cowboy Museum. Youcould spend this afternoon strolling around Bricktown,with its riverside walk, shops and restaurants. Hotel:Ramada NorthDay 7: Oklahoma City/AmarilloJourney east to west, crossing Cheyenne and ArapahoIndian country, entering a land of cattle, cotton,tumbleweed, oil millionaires - and of course cowboys. Hotel: Holiday Inn AmarilloDay 8: Amarillo/AlbuquerqueHead west to New Mexico and Comanche countrytoday, stopping off at Tucumcari, and on through theLand of Enchantment to Albuquerque. Hotel: BestWestern Rio GrandeDay 9: Albuquerque/Sante Fe/Albuquerque Set off for Santa Fe today, America's oldest and higheststate capital. The day is yours to explore at your leisure,before returning to Albuquerque for the evening. Hotel:Best Western Rio GrandeDay 10: Albuquerque/FlagstaffHead into the badlands of the Painted Desert on your triptoday. Then arrive in Flagstaff for your overnight stay. Strolldown its main street, Route 66, head downtown to seemore Route 66 memorabilia and see Heritage Square. Hotel: Ramada WestDay 11: Flagstaff/Williams/Grand CanyonBoard the coach for a drive to Bill William's Mountain andthe town of Williams, home of the Grand Canyon Railway.Route 66Route 66, CaliforniaRodeo Cowboy, OaklahomaWhy not extend yourstay before or afteryour Tour, pleasecontact us for details