• Day 1 - Arrive Chicago Welcome to Chicago, the Windy City. A complimentary transfer is provided to your Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
  
  Hotel: Holiday Inn Chicago - Mart Plaza
  



• Day 2 - Chicago – St. Louis We learn about Chicago on our orientation tour viewing the famous Lakeshore Drive, the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier. Our next stop is Springfield, capital of Illinois and final resting place of Abraham Lincoln. We stop and pay our respects at Lincoln''s Tomb. Later, we arrive in St. Louis for an orientation tour of the city including views of the famous Gateway Arch. This evening we enjoy a dinner cruise on the Mississippi River. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Omni Majestic



• Day 3 - St. Louis – Meramec Caverns – Branson (2 nights) We start the day with a visit to the historic Anheuser Busch Brewery. We follow the journey of how beer is produced, visit the famous Budweiser Clydesdales paddock and stables, beechwood aging cellars, historic brewhouse and packaging plant, and taste fine beers and malt beverage products. Later we explore some of the rarest and largest cave formations at the Meramec Caverns and then travel into the heart of the Ozark Mountains to Branson, the all-American musical extravaganza and entertainment mecca of the Midwest. The rest of the day is at leisure. There is something for everyone in Branson. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Radisson Hotel Branson



• Day 4 - Branson at leisure We have the full day at leisure to experience one of America''s most popular entertainment destinations. See fabulous shows, enjoy fiddling, comedy, banjo-picking, big band, country, pop and more - all performed by legendary entertainers such as Andy Williams, Petula Clark, Yakov Smirnoff and Shoji Tabuchi. Your Tour Director will assist you with planning your day. (Full Breakfast)  
  



• Day 5 - Branson – Will Rogers Memorial – Oklahoma City DAY 5 Branson – Will Rogers Memorial – Oklahoma City ‰
  After breakfast at Mike Radford''s Remember When Veteran''s Café, we stop at Precious Moments Park, nestled in the rolling foothills of the Ozark Mountains. We then travel along some of the best-preserved sections of Route 66 as we pass through Eastern Oklahoma. Outside of Tulsa we visit the Will Rogers Memorial Museums, dedicated to one of America''s most beloved celebrities. We then arrive in Oklahoma City where we stop at the Oklahoma City Memorial, commemorating the 1995 bombing of the Federal Building. This evening, we are taken to the restored Bricktown district for dinner. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Courtyard Marriott Downtown



• Day 6 - Oklahoma City – Route 66 Museum – Amarillo This morning we visit the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Museum whose mission is "to preserve and interpret the heritage of the American West for the enrichment of the public." Then we continue to Clinton and visit the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum where we experience the history and culture of each decade of the great Route 66. As we enter Texas, we''re back on Route 66 for some famous picture stops along the Mother Road and arrive in the city of Amarillo. (Full Breakfast)  
  
  Hotel: The Ambassador



• Day 7 - Amarillo – Albuquerque (2 nights) After making a short photo stop at the "pop art" sculpture known as Cadillac Ranch, we leave Texas and enter New Mexico. We arrive in Albuquerque for a two-night stay. Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico and owes its explosive growth to the economic boom that Route 66 brought to the city during the golden age of the Mother Road. We cruise along Albuquerque''s Route 66, now Central Avenue, with its architecture typical of the Route 66 era. We stop at the famous 66 Diner, where we step back four decades and may be tempted by the delicious shakes and pies. This evening, we experience Southwestern flavors at a local restaurant. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town



• Day 8 - Albuquerque sightseeing & at leisure This morning, we wander through historic Old Town Albuquerque. Learn about the city''s history, discover interesting original adobe buildings including properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and browse the shops for Southwestern artifacts and souvenirs. This afternoon is at leisure; perhaps join our optional excursion to Santa Fe, complete with a guided open-air trolley tour. (Full Breakfast)



• Day 9 - Albuquerque – Sky City Acoma Pueblo – Winslow Our first stop this morning is at Sky City Acoma Pueblo, where we are taken on a guided tour by one of the residents. The oldest continuously inhabited community in North America, this mesa-top village is known worldwide for its unique art and profoundly rich culture. Arriving in Arizona we travel through the amazing landscapes of the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest National Park. From here we make our way to one of the famous historic Route 66 resorts, La Posada, where each room is named after a former celebrity guest. Dinner tonight in served in the celebrated Turquoise Room. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)  
  
  Hotel: La Posada Resort



• Day 10 - Winslow – Navajo Reservation – Grand Canyon National Park This morning we travel north into the Navajo Indian Reservation. After a stop at
  the historic Cameron Trading Post, we travel along the canyon’s scenic Desert
  View Drive taking in the ever-changing vistas. We overnight inside the national
  park, allowing plenty of time to explore this natural wonder. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: National Park Lodges 
  
  
  



• Day 11 - Grand Canyon – Kingman – Las Vegas This morning, we have the unique option of viewing the Grand Canyon from the air - either by plane or helicopter! We then enjoy some of the original parts of Route 66 as we stop at the historic towns of Seligman and Kingman, before crossing the Colorado River into Nevada. Today''s journey ends with an afternoon arrival in Las Vegas where there''s time to enjoy the casinos, shows and all-night entertainment. (Full Breakfast)  
  
  Hotel: Las Vegas Hilton



• Day 12 - Las Vegas – Hollywood – Los Angeles Today it''s back on a portion of Route 66 at Barstow and then on to Los Angeles. Along the way we enjoy some of the sights of Los Angeles, including a stop in Hollywood to view the famous Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame and Grauman''s Chinese Theatre. We then drive along Sunset Boulevard, through Beverly Hills and all the way to the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, where there is time to wander around. Now that we have had our "kicks on Route 66," we enjoy the final evening of our tour with a farewell dinner at the hotel.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Renaissance Montura



• Day 13 - Depart Los Angeles This morning is at leisure until hotel check-out when our tour ends. A complimentary transfer is provided to Los Angeles International Airport. (Full Breakfast)

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For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons. For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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Save $200 or $300 per couple on these select Europe tours

Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on these Europe tours when you purchase airfare through Trafalgar OR

Save $200 per couple ($100 per person) on these Europe tours if airfare is not purchased through Trafalgar:

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Best of Holland 8 days

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Best of Switzerland 9 days

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Wonders of St. Petersburg, Novgorod & Moscow 9 days

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Dalmatian Sunshine 10 days

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Sound of Music 10 days

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Best of Norway 10 days

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Best of Holland, Belgium & Luxembourg 11 days

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Imperial Europe 11 days

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Heart of Europe 12 days

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European Icons 13 days

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Best of Germany 13 days

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Scandinavian Discovery & St. Petersburg 13 days

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Switzerland & Austria 14 days

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Bohemian Highlights 15 days

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Best of Germany & Austria 15 days

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The Grand Alpine Tour 16 days

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Scenic Scandinavia & Its Fjords 16 days

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Best of Finland, Russia & The Baltic States 16 days

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Austria, Croatia & Hungary 17 days

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Highlights of Eastern Europe 18 days

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Scandinavia, Russia & Estonia 20 days

Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on the select Europe tours when airfare is purchased through Trafalgar. Offers valid on new reservations made for 2008 departures when booked and deposited April 1 – May 30, 2008. Promotion code must be mentioned at time of booking to qualify for savings. Offers are combinable with Trafalgar brochure discounts as per brochure conditions. Offers subject to availability, are not valid on groups, cannot be booked online and can be withdrawn at any time. Conditions and restrictions apply.

Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts

Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

4-6 months SAVE 2.5%

7-9 months SAVE 5%

10-12 months SAVE 7.5%

1 year or more SAVE 10%

All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Greek Cruises, Egypt, European Express tour and extra night accommodation.*When booking our Basel to Amsterdam River Cruise please check our River Cruise brochure for the savings and discounts exclusions. Conditions apply.

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SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.