HISTORIC ROUTE 66
ROUTE 66 IS PROBABLY THE MOST ICONIC ROAD TRIP IN THE WORLD
IF IT'S ON YOUR 'BUCKET LIST' THIS IS THE YEAR TO DO IT
The romance of Route 66 continues to captivate people around the world. Running between Chicago and Los Angeles for over 2448 miles, this legendary old road passes through the heart of the United States on a diagonal trip that takes in some of the country’s most archetypal roadside scenes. If you’re looking for great displays of neon signs, rusty middle-of-nowhere truck stops, or kitschy Americana, do as the song says and “get your kicks on Route 66”. Route 66 celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2026, parts of the historic route have had much-needed upgrades.
Bob Cole has escorted Route 66 on 3 previous occasions and will again be on hand to give you tips and advice as you make your way across the USA.
Route 66 passes through a diverse cross-section of American scenes, from the cornfields of Illinois all the way to the golden sands and sunshine of Los Angeles. It passes by numerous landscapes including the Grand Canyon, the Native American communities of the desert southwest, the small-town Midwest heartlands of Oklahoma and the Ozarks, as well as the gritty streets of St. Louis and Chicago. Whether you are motivated by an interest in history, feel a nostalgic yearning for the “good old days” Route 66 has come to represent, or simply want to experience first-hand the amazing diversity of people and landscapes that line its path, Route 66 offers an unforgettable journey into America, then and now.
When is the best time to drive Route 66 - The season starts in May and runs through to the end of October. Before or after that you risk running into cold weather, especially in the mid-west and the higher elevation portions of Route 66. From our experience, the best time to drive Route 66 is May/June & mid-September to late-October.
Route 66 Classic Tour
Tour Itinerary
Route 66 spans 2,400 miles, crosses eight states and three time zones The epitome of American driving holidays, Route 66 takes you east to west, from Chicago to Santa Monica.
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Look at our Route 66
Tour Package
• Return Economy Transatlantic Flights from London to Chicago & Los Angeles to London (See flight options below)
• 22 Days Standard Car Hire (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) Upgrades available on request
• 24 Nights Hotel Accommodation
• Welcome breakfast in Chicago & Complimentary buffet breakfast at all hotels except Gallup, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas & the second night in Chicago.
• Services of a Scenic Car Tours Representative from Chicago to LA on our 2024 Tour
• 2 Nights Chicago, IL
• 1 Night Springfield, IL
• 2 Nights St Louis, MO
• 1 Night Springfield, MO
• 2 Nights Tulsa, OK
• AAA Route 66 Festival in Tulsa, OK
• 1 Night Oklahoma City, OK
• 1 Night Amarillo, TX
• 1 Night Tucumcari, NM
• 2 Nights Alburqurque, NM
• 1 Night Gallup, NM
• 1 Night Flagstaff, AZ
• 1 Night Monument Valley, AZ
• 2 Nights Grand Canyon, AZ
• 1 Night Needles, CA
• 2 Nights Las Vegas, NV
• 1 Night Victorville, CA
• 2 Nights Santa Monica, CA
• Admissions & Inclusions as per the Itinerary
• Evening Visit to the Big Texan Steak Ranch (meal cost payable locally)
• Detailed Road Book featuring Maps, Great Drives & Local Attractions
• Route 66 EZE Guide Book
• Commemorative Route 66 Tour Rally Plate
• Commemorative Tour T-Shirt & Baseball Cap
• Car Parking at all Hotels (except Chicago & Santa Monica where charges are payable locally)
ROUTE 66
TOUR HOTELS
See our selection of hotels, all of which have been hand-picked for their quality, facilities and location
Classic Route 66
Transatlantic Flights - Due to the variety of flight requests we get for these tours, you have the option to book a flight inclusive package or a NON inclusive flight package. The later gives you the flexibility to choose which day you travel on, which airport you travel from and affords you the option to upgrade or utilise any air miles etc you may have. If you choose the flight inclusive package, flight costs are estimated and we reserve the right to implement a flight supplement once the flights are on sale. Flight inclusive packages are operated for Scenic Car Tours by our sister company Success Tours ATOL No. 5114
