The Journey - Historical Route 66
Circle Arizona, Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam
Lake Havasu City - London Bridge - Phoenix
A tour for those who like to Venture - Who Want to leave the Interstates and relive a bit of American History.
October 21 - November 3, 2012 -14 Days
Day 1 Oct. 23 Sun.
Travel Day Educational DVD Movie Viewing of Route 66 Daleville to Joplin Mo.
A. View Route 66 along the way Exit Six Flags Eureka, Mo. travel on ole route 66
B. Dinner and Motel Joplin, Mo Time Change Joplin, Mo 588 Mile
C. Lodging for the Night. La Quinta Hotel Joplin, Mo. Continental Breakfast
Day 2Oct. 24 Mon.
Depart Joplin at 7:00 Am Missouri Time 8:00 am Indiana Time
A. Arrive Oklahoma City Cowboy Hall of Fame 9:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch at Hall of Fame* Opens 9:00 am
B. Visit Oklahoma City Memorial 2:00 Pm to 3:30 PM
C. Overnight Weatherford, Ok Holiday Inn Express (75 mile from Ok. City) 293 Mile from Joplin
Day 3Oct. 25 Tue.
Breakfast @: Lucille’s 50's Restaurant Lv. Weatherford, Ok. 8:15 Am Travel to Elk City,
A. National Route 66 Museum Elk City, Ok. Opens for us @9:00 Am & we leave @ 11:00 Am
B. Shamrock, Tx. U Drop Inn Built in 1936 11:45 am
C. McLean, Tx, to Alanreed, Tx on ole route 66 Rest Stop Alanreed, Texas World’s Smallest Post Office
D. Big Texan Steak Ranch* 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Amarillo, Texas
E. Albuquerque, NM. Night Reservations @ Route 66 Casino Arrive 7:00 Pm local time. Time Change
Note: Today will be our longest Day of travel - You will not get into the Route 66 Casino until around
8:30 - 9:00 Pm Indiana Time We do it because Route 66 Casino is a classic Hotel that is very Unique to Route 66
Day 4Oct. 26 Wed.
Lv Albuquerque 7:00 Am
Luggage out by 6:15 unless handling your own. If handling your own have on coach by or before 6:45 Am
A. Lunch Flag Staff Az. On your Own Arrive 12:00 Noon til 1:15 pm
B. Travel Scenic Hwy 89A From Flagstaff to Sedona, Az. Scenic Stops along the way.
C. Sedona, Az
1. Evening Drive on The Upper and Lower Loop
2. Dinner in Sedona, Az. On your own. (OYO)
3. Night accommodation at very scenic Matterhorn Inn, mid town Sedona, Az
Day 5Oct 27 Thur.
Beautiful Sedona, Az.
A. 8:00 Am Morning Scenic Jeep Ride (Optional but recommended, spectacular scenery, a real scenic and fun trip, not included in your package Pink Jeep Tours Diamondback Gulch Tour cost around $68)
Optional (You always wanted to do it ) Sedona Balloon Flights -Northern Lights Balloon Expedition
Cost $198.00 per person, it is a sunrise flight leaves about 6:00 Am in the morning)
We did it last time, our first time.....would not have missed it, wow what a time. Add. Cost $198.00
Optional Arizona Helicopter Adventures) Or how about an early morning scenic walk in one of the most beautiful places in the world
1. Free morning for those who elect not to ride the Pink Jeep Tour or take the Balloon Flight etc.
2. Lunch on your own in Sedona. (You may not choose to eat as there will be food on Train.)
3. 11:00 Lv for Train Verde Canyon Railroad Note: There is food and snacks on the Train.*
B. 1:00 Pm Afternoon Verde Canyon Railroad Nature Tour See unbelievable Gorgeous scenery
C. Overnight for a second night in Beautiful Sedona, Az. @ Matterhorn, Inn
D. Free Night in Sedona - Dinner on your own. (OYO
Day 6Oct. 28 Friday
Lv. 8:00 Am It’s not the Destination, it’s the Journey (You won’t believe this..Jerome, Az)
the Nation’s Most Vertical City
A. Tour Jerome, Az. 2 Hours. Shopping, Sight Seeing and lunch
B. Lv. Jerome, Az. 12:30 pm
C. Arrive Seligman, Az. 2:00 PM Where the Historical Route 66 Renaissance Began
D. Evening: Shop Williams, Az. Unique Route 66 Town and Neat Restaurants
1. Goldie’s Route 66 Diner Delightful Route 66 Decor
2. Twisters Soda Fountain Back to the 50's (Must get some Ice Cream here)
3. Overnight in Williams, Az. Authentic Rt 66 Lodge Motel Downtown Williams Az.
Day 7Oct. 29 Sat.
Lv. 7:00 For Grand Canyon Visit Grand Canyon South Rim East 9:30 Am
A. Visit South Rim East Watch Tower, gift Shop and scenic view of Grand Canyon
B. Visit Overlooks along the way to Grand Canyon Village
C. Lunch at Grand Canyon Village Maswik Lodge Cafeteria
D. Leave Grand Canyon Village 2:30 pm
E. Ar. Kingman Az. 6:00 pm Dinner* Historic Brunswick Hotel
F. Overnight Lodging Best Western Wayfarer Inn Continental Breakfast
Day 8Oct. 30 Sun.
Lv: 7:30 Am. Another, It’s not the Destination, it’s the Journey Day (And another, you won’t believe this day...First we will visit Hoover Dam, and then.....A Mystery Trip down ole Route 66 that you will never forget)
Our Four Promises to you For Today’s Journey!
A. Our longest Journey on old Route 66
B. An authentic Western Mining Town that takes you back to the 1800's, Expect Wyatt Erp, Doc Holiday, or Butch Cassidy to confront you as you walk down the dusty street.
C. A Town with an aroma much like a real authentic Western Town (We’ll Tell you Why Later)
D. Arrive Back in Kingman, Az. to view Museum’s (If time allows)
E. Overnight for a second night at Best Western Wayfarer Inn. Continental Breakfast
Day 9Oct. 31 Mon.
Lv. 8:00 AM Travel from Kingman to Lake Havasu City, Az Viewing scenery
A. Arrive 9:00 am Lake Havasu London Bridge
B. 9:30 - 11:30 am Lake Havasu Boat Cruise
C. 11:45 Lunch in Lake Havasu on your own.
D. Arrive Phoenix, Az at Premier Inns
E. Dinner Hometown Buffet
F. Breakfast on your own, Waffle House
Day 10 Nov. 1 Tues.
Lv: 8:00 - 12:30 AM Step on Guide Phoenix Az.
A. Guided Tour of Phoenix
B. Travel Scenic Route to Payson, Az
C. Overnight Payson, Az Mazatzal Hotel and Casino 8000-777-play
Day 11. Nov. 2 Wed.
Lv: Payson, Az 8:00 Am.
A. Travel to Montezuma Castle National Park
B. Travel to Winslow, Az. for lunch, museum and gift shops. View “Standing on the Corner”
C. Travel to Holbrook, Az. View Wigwam motel Teepee’s and view Museum of Petrified Wood
D. Overnight El Rancho Hotel, Home of Movie Stars while filming in Gallup, N.M.
Day 12.Nov 3 Thur.
Lv: 7:00 am Gallup, N. M.
A. Travel Day - Heading Home
B Route 66 Stops Along the Way Glenrio, Tx.
C. Adrian, Texas Surprise
D. Shamrock, Texas View U Drop Inn after Dark in Neon Lights
E. Overnight at the new Sleep Inn, Shamrock Texas Continental Breakfast
Day 13Nov 4. Fri.
Lv: 7:30 Am from Shamrock, Texas
A. Travel to Clinton, Ok Arrive Home of the Route 66 Museum (Diner) 45 Minutes
B. Travel to Claremore, Ok Arrive Approximately 12:30 pm Lunch in Claremore on your own.
C. Options: Visit the Will Rogers Memorial Museum 1:30 Pm to 3:30 Pm 2 Hours
Visit the J. M. Davis Arms and historical Museum 50,000 artifacts 2 Hours
(World’s Largest Private Collection of Guns) Option: spend one hour at each site.
D. Route 66 (A City Treasure) Something that we just gotta show you & Motorcycle Museum Miami, Ok
E. Overnight Joplin Mo. Laquinta Motel
Day 14Nov 5 Sat.
Lv. Joplin, Mo 7:45 Am Continental Breakfast
A. Arrive Fanning, Mo.
B. View the Murals of Cuba, Mo.
C. Lunch at Main Street Bakery 11:30 am to 12:45 am
D. Continue our Journey Home - Reminiscing with new friends about the things that we have seen on a grand tour, Route 66 Circle Arizona
Notes:
1. This trip will cover around 4,850 mile. It, unlike any past tour that I can remember, is a Historical Journey as well as a Tour. It is a tour of your Imagination. Imagine it is the late 20's or early 30's, you are living in the Oklahoma dust bowl, about to starve, don’t know what you are going to do; you are desperate, you load your family and what few belongings you can tie onto the old Model A and take off for the unknown venture to California or to wherever the car will take you before it breaks down. Imagine, the year is 1849, you desire a better life than the dreary life you are living. The future seems pretty bleak, tied to a back breaking job that promises no future. Gold has been discovered (there is a rainbow in your sky) in California, you are young, just 25 years old. You load the wife and two kids into the Conestoga Wagon, hitch up the team and join the Wagon Train to what you hope will be a better life. Imagine, it is 1955, the 11 World War is over, America is back into producing consumer goods, you have just purchased that new 1955 Chevy and the first Chevy V-8, you are dying to put that baby on the road, California is your goal, and you are traveling Route 66. You don’t know what lies ahead except the government has build a road a few year earlier that will take you there. You travel though many towns, stay at a half dozen mom and pop motels, stop and eat at the local Drive In Oh, No, you have hit the desert at mid day, it is very hot and of course the car has no Air Conditioning. Imagine, the year is 2008, you are in a new state of the art motor coach, recliner seats, air conditioning, restroom equipped, cold drinks at your demand, 8 channels of music playing at your fingertips, movies and all, and you are traveling, portions of Historical Route 66.
2. This trip has been run previously by automobile to check out all the unique things that we could find. Route 66 Circle Arizona Oct.- Nov. 2008 was so to speak the maiden voyage for a motor coach tour. We guarantee you will see the west and many interesting historical relics. We do not claim to be perfect, and usually each tour that is run for the first time, “is tweaked” a bit before running it second time. However, the 2008 tour was so wonderful, there is no tweaking....it will be run in 2011 just as it was in 2008. Thus we do covet your suggestions and constructive criticism. Mary Jane and I will be there to serve you and to do our very best to make you comfortable at all times.
3. Those who join this tour are expected to be of the venturous type, who will bring with them, a Spirit of adventure, a passion to learn more of those who traveled Route 66 before us and enjoy the mystery of the journey. Those who like surprises, those who love American History and who relish reliving a small part of it. This trip was preplanned, driven by car and much effort was given to find The Unique and the Old in the Modern Day in which we Live. We hope this unusual historical trip will be a tour that is pleasantly remembered the rest of your life. We trust that you will come prepared to bond together, meet new friends, and purpose to be a positive and joyous member of the tour. Our 2008 tour did all of that and more.....we became friends for life
4. The weather was absolutely gorgeous when we made this trip during the dates planned. 50's at night and high 70's in the daytime. Dress Accordingly with layers, so that outer garments can be removed or added as to your comfort. Also that you can be comfortable as to your personal liking while aboard the motor coach.
5. Unlike other motor coaches, Overland Tours Coaches have personal headsets at each seat for Individual Entertainment as you prefer it, not as the company prefers it. Six to eight channels of music plus the featured DVD of the hour. Join in or tune out, the choice is yours. The first day we will be helping to educate our tourist with books, leaflets and DVD’s of Route 66.
6. Included: Meals Marked by * Oklahoma Cowboy Museum Oklahoma City Memorial
Verde Canyon Railroad - Grand Canyon Park Fee’s and all state park and museum fees. Lake Havasu Boat Ride, Hoover Dam admission, Elk City Museum - Pie A’lamode
Most but not all Motels will Serve Continental Breakfast’s Overland Tours POB 583 Daleville, In. 47334 www.overlandtour.com 765- 378-1600 1- 888-378-1600 Ron Halbert, Founder and President
If you would like to join a 14-day Route 66 tour from East to West call us. If you would like an informative and fun 3 disc DVD box set of Route 66, you may also contact us.
