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Day 1:
Los Angeles, California to Las Vegas, Nevada
First things first. We'll kick things off in LA to start the road trip of a lifetime and drive through the cactus-scattered Mojave desert to reach Las Vegas. You'll go around the world 'Vegas-style', to see the Eiffel Tower, an Egyptian pyramid, the New York City skyline and Venice's St. Mark's Square. Then when the sun sets, board the bus and do what Vegas does best - parties.
Included today:
-Las Vegas party bus
-Driving tour of the Las Vegas Strip
Meals:
-Dinner
Optional activities:
-VIP club entry
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Day 2:
Las Vegas
Anything goes in Vegas. You could go high with a heli-tour over The Strip or ride the High Roller Observation Wheel. Just remember to save some energy for the optional nightclub crawl among the bright lights and sights.
Optional activities:
-Entry to the High Roller Observation Wheel
-Shooting range experience
-Heli-tour over The Strip
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Day 3:
Las Vegas to Grand Canyon region, Arizona
Let Route 66 show you why it's one of the most iconic roads in the world as we make our way to the Grand Canyon region.
Included today:
-Day trip to Grand Canyon National Park
Meals:
-Dinner
Optional activities:
-Heli-tour over the Grand Canyon
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Day 4:
Grand Canyon to Durango, Colorado (via Monument Valley)
Today feels like a Navajo jeep tour kind of day. One that goes through Monument Valley. Even though it's a bumpy ride, you'd be forgiven for wanting to miss the bus, especially once you learn the stories of the mesas from our Navajo guide. But a night among Durangotangs (residents of Durango) awaits.
Included today:
-Monument Valley Navajo Jeep tour
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Lunch
-Dinner
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Day 5:
Durango
Hitting the white water rapids on Animas River is on offer today. Less bumpy options include hiking, biking and ziplining, and completely smooth-ride seekers can spot prairie dogs and cracking scenery from the Durango Silverton steam train in this gorgeous old mining town.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Horse riding
-Whitewater rafting
-Ziplining
-Chuckwagon Dinner Show
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Day 6:
Durango to Albuquerque, New Mexico (via Santa Fe)
After a trip down Route 64 and a trip to Santa Fe, we reach Albuquerque where the night is yours to explore.
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 7:
Albuquerque to Amarillo, Texas
First up,it's time to soar above Albuquerque with an optional hot air balloon ride. Then channel Banksy at Cadillac Ranch on Route 66 - an art installation of half-buried Cadillacs - where you'll get to crack out the spray paint and get creative on the tailfins of these all-American automobiles.
Included today:
-Spray paint cadillacs at the Cadillac Ranch outside Amarillo
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
Optional activities:
-Hot air balloon ride
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Day 8:
Amarillo to Dallas/Fort Worth
Cruising away from Amarillo, we're off to Dallas and the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards for a step in back back to the wild west. From the original brick walkways and wooden corrals - Fort Worth has it all.
Included today:
-Fort Worth Historic Stockyards
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 9:
Dallas/Fort Worth to Austin
Before we leave Dallas, visit the Sixth Floor Museum then it's off to Austin, the 'Live Music Capital of the World'. With a driving tour to get your bearings before you let loose on the town and feast on a Texan style BBQ dinner.
Included today:
-The Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas
-Driving tour of Austin
Meals
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 10:
Austin
The city is yours today. Hello thrift shopping, Airstream cuisine (cooler than regular food trucks) and the ethos 'Keep Austin Weird'. Need more? Nudists, boot scooters, cheese makers and a cathedral of junk - just a few of the things you might see on your free day in Austin. And when you're done with the weird, there's Zilker Park and SoCo to check out. But be sure to hit 6th Street tonight for a live music smorgasbord.
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 11:
Austin to Lake Charles, Louisiana (via Houston Space Center)
Catch some live music and maybe even try your hand (or more like feet) at Zydeco dancing after you've tasted the area's Cajun roots at tonight's group dinner. Prepare for spice, rice and all things nice.
Included today:
-Visit the Space Center Houston (home of NASA)
-Visit an authentic Bayou Rum distillery
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 12:
Lake Charles to New Orleans (via Baton Rouge)
Before hitting the hubbub of New Orleans, get ready for the awesome assault on the senses that is New Orleans. After dinner, you'll be spoilt for choice with all the jazz and blues clubs. A good bet is to just hit up Bourbon or Frenchmen Street for live music every night of the week.
Included today:
-Orientation tour of Baton Rouge
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 13:
New Orleans
This groovy city boasts culture and history by the bucketload. You could browse the shops and stalls of the French Market, peruse the art and antiques on Royal and Chartres Streets and learn about the local brewing scene in NOLA. And when night falls, head out and hit the clubs to hear New Orleans do its thing.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Swamp tour
-Cooking demonstration in New Orleans
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Day 14:
New Orleans
Time to get under the skin of this city. Be sure to try the food - gumbos, po-boys, jambalaya, muffulettas, beignets and bananas Foster. Good luck trying them all.
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 15:
New Orleans to Memphis, Tennessee
Swap one musical city for another today. After dinner in Memphis, there's only one thing to do, check out the nightlife. Best to make a bee-line for Beale Street and hop from one live music spot to another.
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 16:
Memphis
We head off for the Sun Studios Tour - the birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll - or switch things up a bit at the Rock 'n' Soul Museum. Later, you could grace Graceland with your presence and take the Elvis Experience Tour. Also, the National Civil Rights Museum totally deserves a visit too.
Included today:
-Tour of the famed Sun Studios
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 17:
Memphis to Nashville
Anyone going from Memphis to Nashville knows that Casey Jones Village is the place for a pitstop. Pop in to the old school ice cream parlour and fill your boots in the 'Fudge Shoppe'. Head on inside to learn about historic Southwest Tennessee. Once in Nashville, you've got the afternoon to yourselves. Walk the line to the Johnny Cash Museum, or weave your way through the Honky Tonk Highway bars. Be sure to stock up on Goo Goo Clusters.
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 18:
Nashville
To keep the country music ringing in your ears, you could take a backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry (the famous concert hall - book in advance), a self-guided tour of Ryman Auditorium, or hit up the Country Music Hall of Fame. Head downtown to bar hop and hear live music in practically every place.
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 19:
Nashville to Chicago, Illinois
Leaving Nashville behind us, our road today take us to The Windy City. Prepare to be blown away
Meals:
-Breakfast
-Dinner
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Day 20:
Chicago
Take your pick from an optional heli-tour, architecture cruise, an adrenaline-fuelled jet boat ride or reach new heights at the 360 Chicago for a panoramic view of the city.
Included today:
-Entry to 360 Chicago Tower incl. TILT experience
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Jet boat ride
-Chicago city architecture cruise
-Heli-tour over Chicago
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Day 21:
Chicago to Cleveland, Ohio
Stop via a local Amish farm then work your way through Blues and Bluegrass, Gospel and more at the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame, and come out a music aficionado.
Meals:
-Breakfast
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Day 22:
Cleveland to Washington, D.C.
We're motoring our way out of Chicago, heading for the bright lights of this nation's capital. Tomorrow will give you a chance to explore Washington by day, but tonight it's all about crossing that Potomac River into DC and enjoying an illuminated tour of the capital's monuments. The White House at night is a sight not to be missed.
Included today:
-Washington DC Night Illumination Tour
Meals:
-Dinner
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Day 23:
Washington, D.C.
Snap yourself in front of some of the US's most iconic buildings, recreate famous movie moments or spot a senator - today you can get a real feel for the powerhouse that is DC. Get your bearings and tick off all the must-see places and most of the museums are free, so get hopping and make the most of them.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Optional activities:
-Bike & segway tour of Washington D.C.
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Day 24:
Washington, D.C. to New York City, via Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
It's time to leave the capital behind for a pitstop in Philly. For a bird's eye view of the city, you can choose to head to the One Liberty Observation Deck. We'll do a driving tour of Philadelphia to see the sights - you'll channel your inner champ at the Rocky statue, feel the love as you swing by the Love statue - before heading for the bright lights of the Big Apple.
Meals:
-Breakfast
Included today:
-Driving tour of Philadelphia
Optional activities:
-One Liberty Observation Deck
