Route 66

DAY 1 - PORTUGAL / CHICAGO

Flight departure to Chicago. Arrival and car rental pick-up. Accommodation.

DAY 2 - CHICAGO

Free day to explore the city. We recommend visiting Millennium Park, Willis Tower, Navy Pier, and enjoying the city's vibrant food and music scene. Accommodation.

DAY 3 - CHICAGO / SPRINGFIELD (IL) (323 km)

Drive to Springfield, one of the key stops on Route 66 and known for its strong historical legacy as Abraham Lincoln's home. We recommend visiting his Presidential Library and Museum, as well as the Cozy Dog Drive-In, famous for its corn dog. Accommodation.

DAY 4 - SPRINGFIELD / ST. LOUIS (160 km)

Continue to St. Louis, crossing the Mississippi River. We recommend visiting the Gateway Arch, standing 192 m tall, the city's symbol. Other interesting stops include the historic Ted Drewes Frozen Custard and the Chain of Rocks Bridge, an iconic Route 66 bridge. Accommodation.

DAY 5 - ST. LOUIS / SPRINGFIELD (MO) (151 km)

Departure to Springfield, passing through some of Route 66's most iconic landscapes. Along the way, we recommend a stop at Meramec Caverns, famous for being a hideout of the legendary outlaw Jesse James. Accommodation.

DAY 6 - SPRINGFIELD / OKLAHOMA CITY (460 km)

Continue to Oklahoma City along the historic Route 66, passing through small towns and farmland. We recommend stopping in Claremore to visit the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, dedicated to the famous actor and humorist. Accommodation.

DAY 7 - OKLAHOMA CITY / AMARILLO (413 km)

Departure to Amarillo, with a stop in Clinton to visit the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, which offers an excellent overview of the highway's history. Accommodation.

DAY 8 - AMARILLO / ALBUQUERQUE (450 km)

Before leaving Amarillo, visit the iconic Cadillac Ranch, where 10 Cadillacs are half-buried in the ground and covered in graffiti. Continue to Albuquerque, a city with strong Native American and Spanish cultural influences. Accommodation.

DAY 9 - ALBUQUERQUE / HOLBROOK (420 km)

On the way to Holbrook, we recommend visiting Petrified Forest National Park, where you'll find fossilized tree trunks over 200 million years old, and the Painted Desert, with its stunning multicolored landscape. Arrival in Holbrook, famous for its trading posts and vintage motels. Accommodation.

DAY 10 - HOLBROOK / GRAND CANYON / WILLIAMS (290 km)

Departure to the Grand Canyon, one of the world's most impressive natural wonders. You can explore the South Rim and enjoy its multiple viewpoints. Continue to Williams, one of the best-preserved Route 66 towns. Accommodation.

DAY 11 - WILLIAMS / GRAND CANYON / WILLIAMS (150 km)

Full day to continue exploring the Grand Canyon. We recommend hiking the Bright Angel Trail, taking a helicopter tour over the area, or riding the historic Grand Canyon Railway. Accommodation.

DAY 12 - WILLIAMS / LAS VEGAS (355 km)

Departure to Las Vegas, crossing the famous Hoover Dam, one of the most impressive constructions in the United States. Arrival in the entertainment capital. Accommodation.

DAY 13 - LAS VEGAS

Free day to enjoy Las Vegas. You can explore the Strip, visit themed hotels, see a world-class show, or take an excursion to the Valley of Fire. Accommodation.

DAY 14 - LAS VEGAS / SANTA MONICA / LOS ANGELES (470 km)

Departure to Los Angeles, crossing the Mojave Desert. Along the way, we recommend visiting Calico, an old silver mining town. Route 66 ends in Santa Monica, where you can walk along the pier before heading to your hotel in Los Angeles. Accommodation.

DAY 15 - LOS ANGELES

Free day to explore the city. We recommend visiting Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Universal Studios, or the beaches of Venice and Santa Monica. Accommodation.

DAY 16 - LOS ANGELES / PORTUGAL

Return the rental car at the airport and departure on return flight. Night on board.

DAY 17 - PORTUGAL

Arrival.