ROUTE 66 EXPRESS TOUR
100th Anniversary Tour
ROUTE 66 IS PROBABLY THE MOST ICONIC ROAD TRIP IN THE WORLD
IF IT'S ON YOUR 'BUCKET LIST' 2026 IS THE YEAR TO DO IT
AS ROUTE 66 IS CELEBRATING ITS 100th ANNIVERSARY
Our Route 66 Express Tour is designed for those of you who are unable, for whatever reason, to enjoy our Classic 25 Day Tour. 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”. Now, in preparation for Route 66’s 100th anniversary in 2026, parts of the historic route are getting much-needed upgrades.
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.
Route 66, America’s ‘Mother Road,’ readies for its Centennial - All of the eight states traversed by America’s defining highway are getting it ready for its 100th anniversary in 2026. States are handing out grants to restore vintage neon signs along the highway. In addition the Route 66 Centennial Commission, are planning numerous events around the anniversary.
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 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 NEW Route 66
100th Anniversary Express Tour Package
• Return Economy Transatlantic Flights from London to Chicago & Los Angeles to London (See flight options below)
• 14 Days Compact Size Car Hire (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) Upgrades available on request
• 14 Nights Hotel Accommodation
• Welcome breakfast in Chicago & Complimentary buffet breakfast at all hotels except Chicago, Gallup, Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon.
• 1 Night Chicago, IL
• 1 Night Springfield, IL
• 1 Night St Louis, MO
• 1 Night Springfield, MO
• 1 Night Oklahoma City, OK
• 1 Night Amarillo, TX
• 1 Night Alburqurque, NM
• 1 Night Gallup, NM
• 1 Night Flagstaff, AZ
• 1 Night Kayenta, AZ
• 1 Night Grand Canyon, AZ
• 1 Night Needles, CA
• 1 Night Victorville, CA
• 1 Nights Santa Monica, CA
• Admissions & Inclusions as per the Itinerary
• Detailed R66 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
Route 66 Express Tour - 100th Anniversary Tour
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
Flight Inclusive Package
Package - Excluding Flights
