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Route 66 2010

A 13-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $2,399

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Starting Price:	$2,399
Tour Length:	13 Days
Countries Visited:	United States

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Triple Room Discount available

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

Discovery

Tour Operator:

Trafalgar Tours

Tour Code:

TT-DRST-2010

Cities Visited:
Chicago, St. Louis, Branson, Oklahoma City, Amarillo, Santa Fe, Acoma Pueblo, Winslow, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Los Angeles

Vacation across the USA from east to west with Trafalgar taking care of everything for you. Chicago - the windy city, Branson and Oklahoma City, Amarillo and Albuquerque, Winslow, Grand Canyon, Vegas and finishing in Los Angeles - the city of angels!

Sightseeing Highlights

Chicago Enjoy an orientation tour of thisbeautiful lakefront city.
Springfield See the tomb of President Lincoln.
St. Louis Join an orientation tour and visit theAnheuser Busch Brewery.
Meramec Caverns Explore the one-time hideaway oflegendary Jesse James.
Branson Enjoy two nights in this all-Americanmusical extravaganza.
Tulsa Visit the Will Rogers Memorial Museum.
Oklahoma City Visit the Oklahoma City NationalMemorial and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
Clinton Visit the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum
Albuquerque Spend two nights in this major Route66 outpost; visitOld Town and cruise down Central Avenue.
Sky City Acoma Pueblo Tour this amazing settlementwith a Native American resident.
Petrified Forest National Park Enjoy a tourthrough this spectacular landscape.
Flagstaff See the charming historic downtown andthe world''s largest Ponderosa Pine forest.
Pecos National Monument Learn about the PuebloIndians.
Grand Canyon National Park Travel along thecanyon''s scenic Desert View Drive.
Las Vegas Visit the "Entertainment Capital of theWorld."
Los Angeles Enjoy an orientation tour includingBeverly Hills, Hollywood and Santa Monica.

Dining Highlights

12 Full breakfasts
1 three-course dinner.
Local highlight dinner cruise on the Mississippi River in St.Louis.
2 local highlight restaurant dinners in Oklahoma City andAlbuquerque.
Farewell Dinner with wine in Los Angeles.

17 included meals in total (see day by dayitinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

First Class hotel accommodation includes two-bedded rooms withprivate facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggagehandling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seatsand onboard restroom.
The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional TourDirectors.
A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book withmap.
Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 13.

Day 1 - Arrive Chicago
Welcome to Chicago, the Windy City! A complimentary transfer isprovided to the tour hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel thisafternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pmfor a Welcome Drink at the hotel.Hotel: The Palmer House Hilton

Day 2 - Chicago - Springfield - St. Louis
We learn about Chicago on an orientation tour viewing the famousLakeshore Drive, the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier. Our next stopis Springfield, capital of Illinois and final resting place ofAbraham Lincoln. We stop and pay our respects at Lincoln''s Tomb.Later, we arrive in St. Louis for an orientation tour of the cityincluding views of the famous Gateway Arch. This evening we enjoy aHighlight 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 tour of the historic Anheuser BuschBrewery. We follow the journey of how beer is produced, visit thefamous Budweiser Clydesdales paddock and stables, beechwood agingcellars, historic brewhouse and packaging plant, and taste finebeer and malt beverage products. Later we explore some of therarest and largest cave formations at the Meramec Caverns and thentravel into the heart of the Ozark Mountains to Branson, theall-American musical extravaganzaand entertainment mecca of the Midwest. The evening is atleisure to pursue your own interest - there is something foreveryone in Branson! (Full breakfast) Hotel: Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing

Day 4 - Branson at leisure
We have the full day at leisure to experience one of America''s mostpopular entertainment destinations. See fabulous shows, enjoyfiddling, 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 Directorwill assist you with planning your day. (Full breakfast)

Day 5 - Branson - Will Rogers Memorial - Oklahoma City
Today we travel along some of the best-preserved sections of Route66 as we pass through Eastern Oklahoma. Outside of Tulsa we visitthe Will Rogers Memorial Museum, dedicated to one of America''s mostbeloved celebrities. We then arrive in Oklahoma City where we stopat the Oklahoma City National Memorial, commemorating the 1995bombing of the Federal Building. This evening we are taken to therestored Bricktown district for a Highlight Dinner. (Full breakfast/ Highlight dinner) Hotel: Courtyard Marriott Downtown

Day 6 - Oklahoma City - Route 66 Museum - Amarillo
This morning we visit the National Cowboy & Western HeritageMuseum whose mission is "To preserve and interpret the heritage ofthe American West for the enrichment of the public." Then wecontinue to Clinton and visit the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, wherewe experience the history and culture of each decade of the greatRoute 66. As we enter Texas, we''re back on Route 66 for some famouspicture stops along the "Mother Road" and arrive in the city ofAmarillo. (Full breakfast) Hotel: The Ambassador Hotel

Day 7 - Amarillo - Albuquerque (2 nights)
After making a short photo stop at the "pop art" sculpture known asCadillac Ranch, we leave Texas and enter New Mexico. We arrive inAlbuquerque for a two-night stay. Albuquerque is the largest cityin New Mexico and owes its explosive growth to the economic boomthat Route 66 brought to the city during the golden age of the"Mother Road." Cruise along Albuquerque''s Route 66, now CentralAvenue, with its architecture typical of the Route 66 era and stopat the famous 66 Diner, where we step back in time and may betempted by the delicious shakes and pies. This evening we enjoy aHighlight Dinner featuring Southwestern flavors at a localrestaurant. (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)Hotel: Albuquerque Marriott

Day 8 - Albuquerque sightseeing & at leisure
This morning, we wander through historic Old Town Albuquerque.Learn about the city''s history, discover interesting original adobebuildings including properties listed on the National Register ofHistoric Places, and browse the shops for Southwestern artifactsand souvenirs. This afternoon is at leisure; perhaps join ouroptional excursion to Santa Fe, complete with a guided open-airtrolley tour. (Full breakfast)

Day 9 - Albuquerque - Sky City Acoma Pueblo - Flagstaff
Our first stop this morning is at Sky City Acoma Pueblo, where weare taken on a guided tour with a Native American resident. Theoldest continuously inhabited community in North America, thismesa-top village is known worldwide for its unique art andprofoundly rich culture. Arriving in Arizona we travel through theamazing landscapes of the Painted Desert and Petrified ForestNational Park. Passing through Winslow, Arizona, we head into thecool pine-covered elevations of the Colorado Plateau. We overnightin Flagstaff where old cafes, motor courts and the colorfuldowntown district all show evidence of the impact Route 66 had onthis town. (Full breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Radisson Woodlands Hotel

Day 10 - Flagstaff - Navajo Reservation - Grand Canyon NationalPark
This morning we travel north into the Navajo Indian Reservation.After a stop at the historic Cameron Trading Post, we travel alongthe Grand Canyon''s scenic Desert View Drive taking in theever-changing vistas. We overnight inside the national park,allowing plenty of time to explore this natural wonder. For thebest views of the Grand Canyon, why not take an optionalflightseeing by plane orhelicopter? (Full breakfast) Hotel: National Park Lodges

Day 11 - Grand Canyon - Seligman - Kingman - Las Vegas
Today our Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure to us. Thismorning we enjoy some of the original parts of Route 66 as we stopat the historic towns of Seligman and Kingman, before crossing theColorado River into Nevada. Today''s journey ends with an afternoonarrival in Las Vegas where there''s time to enjoy the casinos, showsand 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 toLos Angeles. Along the way we enjoy some of the sights of LosAngeles, including a stop in Hollywood to view the famous HollywoodSign, Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grauman''s Chinese Theatre. We thendrive along Sunset Boulevard through Beverly Hills and all the wayto the Pacific Ocean at Santa Monica, where there is time to wanderaround. Now that we have had our "Kicks on Route 66," we enjoy thefinal evening of our tour with a Farewell Dinner. (Full breakfast /Dinner)Hotel: The Westin Los Angeles Airport

Day 13 - Depart Los Angeles
This morning is at leisure until hotel check-out when our tourends. A complimentary transfer is provided to Los AngelesInternational Airport. (Full breakfast)

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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 gender on a ‘two-bedded’ 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 holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation. Save on Trafalgars extraordinary China 2011 vacations! Your 2011 vacation to China just got better. Book early to save! Choose one of these great offers: 1. 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Offer is combinable with brochure discounts (except Pay-In-Full Discount and Early Booking Discount) and Show Coupons. Offer is not applicable to groups and is subject to availability. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. Full payment is due at time of booking and is required before 11/30/10. Actual savings will vary by itinerary. See itinerary pages for exact savings. **Booking and deposit must be made by 12/31/10 and actual savings will vary by itinerary. See itinerary pages for exact savings.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
9/24/2010 - 10/6/2010	$2,399
10/2/2010 - 10/14/2010	$2,450
5/21/2011 - 6/2/2011	$2,435
6/18/2011 - 6/30/2011	$2,435
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8/6/2011 - 8/18/2011	$2,435
9/10/2011 - 9/22/2011	$2,435
9/23/2011 - 10/5/2011	$2,435

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Chicago
St. Louis
Branson
Oklahoma City
Amarillo
Santa Fe
Acoma Pueblo
Winslow
Grand Canyon
Las Vegas
Los Angeles

Save on your adventure Down Under with Trafalgar!

Trust the experts to give you more on your 2011 vacation to Australia and New Zealand. Book early to enjoy fantastic savings!

· Save $600 per couple ($300 per person) on air-inclusive vacations*

· Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on land vacations*

Plus, both offers are combinable with Early Payment Discount, so this equals an additional saving of up to approximately $1485 per couple!**

View Trafalgar 2011 Australia and New Zealand tours

Terms and Conditions: *Valid on new 2010 2011 Australia and New Zealand bookings only when full payment on entire booking (land or land/air) is made between 07/26/10 and 09/30/10. Save $600 per couple ($300 per person) good for air-inclusive bookings and $300 per couple ($150 per person) good for land-only bookings. Valid for tours departing 01/01/11 through 12/31/11. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts and Show Coupons, but not valid with other promotional offers. Not valid on Free & Easy or A La Carte tours. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and is subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. **Sample savings based on Trafalgar’s Early Payment Discount of 10% on Treasures of Australia and New Zealand tour departing 11/02/11 for two, when full payment is made by 11/01/10. CST#2077132-20

Save up to $300 per couple on North America 2011 vacations!

From the United States and Canada to Mexico and Costa Rica, discover all the classics and a few special surprises on your guided vacation with Trafalgar. Book by September 30, 2010 and you’ll save $300 per couple on tours 10 days or more, or $200 per couple on tours 9 days or less.*

Offers end September 30, 2010 – don’t delay!

Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on tours 10 days or more (code: 150AMER11)

Save $200 per couple ($100 per person) on tours 9 days or less (code: 100AMER11)

*Valid on new 2011 North America bookings only. Full payment on land portion is due between August 9, 2010 and September 30, 2010. Travel must be completed between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts and Show Coupons. Promotion can be booked online. Applicable for groups; subject to availability. Promotion code must be mentioned at time of booking. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Subject to availability.

Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

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 tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling 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 gender on a ‘two-bedded’ 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 holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.

Save on Trafalgars extraordinary China 2011 vacations!

Your 2011 vacation to China just got better.

Book early to save! Choose one of these great offers:

1. Book and pay in full by September 30, 2010 and receive a complimentary Executive Suite Upgrade on select 2011 vacations.* This upgrade includes these onboard extras: a la carte dining at the VIP restaurant, concierge service, use of the Executive Lounge and Business Center, private cultural lectures and reserved seating for evening entertainment.

2. Book and pay in full by November 30, 2010 and save up to $600 per couple with our Pay-In-Full Discount.** See your favorite itinerary for exact savings.

3. Book and deposit by December 31, 2010 and save up to $300 per couple with our Early Booking Discount.*** For exact savings, see the itinerary page of your vacation.

*Valid on new 2011 bookings on these select tours: Highlights of China and the Yangtze; Grand China and the Yangtze; and China, Tibet and the Yangtze. Full payment must be made between 07/26/10 and 09/30/10. Travel must be completed between 01/01/11 and 12/31/11. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts (except Pay-In-Full Discount and Early Booking Discount) and Show Coupons. Offer is not applicable to groups and is subject to availability. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. **Full payment is due at time of booking and is required before 11/30/10. Actual savings will vary by itinerary. See itinerary pages for exact savings. ***Booking and deposit must be made by 12/31/10 and actual savings will vary by itinerary. See itinerary pages for exact savings.

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