Everything in life has its ups and downs, including this fascinating tour of Arizona that directs your eyes to ancient cliff dwellings, towering spires, the deepest of canyons, and the deepest of mysteries. Exactly how did the Sinagua Indians reach their cliffside, five-story, high-rise at Montezuma Castle? Explore these enigmas and more as you visit the lost canyons and cultures of the American Southwest. Guided jeep tours through Canyon de Chelly National Monument and the red rock scenery of Sedona get you closer to the secrets within the region’s sandstone formations, as do adventuresome train rides on the Verde Canyon Scenic Railroad and the Grand Canyon Railway. From Phoenix to Vegas, you’ll enjoy sightseeing in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Jerome – plus a visit to Boulder City’s Hoover Dam Museum. A visit to Frank Lloyd Wright’s modern winter home, Taliesin West, as well as time in Meteor Crater Natural Landmark, are additional sights sure to leave an impact. Feeling lucky? Whether you take in a show, shop at designer boutiques, lounge by your hotel pool, or try your hand at poker, adding two full days in Vegas to your canyon tour of the Southwest is no gamble. Included in your Las Vegas extension is a trip on the High Roller Observation Wheel with grand views of the city and the Strip.
2 nights in Phoenix
2 nights in Sedona
1 nights in Chinle
2 nights in Williams
3 nights in Las Vegas
Day 1: Arrive In Phoenix
Welcome to Phoenix! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2: Phoenix. Excursion To Scottsdale
PHOENIX Guided sightseeing. Dinner at a local restaurant. SCOTTSDALE Guided tour of Desert Botanical Garden. Guided tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s, Taliesin West. (B,D)
Day 3: Phoenix–montezuma Castle National Monument–sedona
MONTEZUMA CASTLE NATIONAL MONUMENT Visit the ruins and Visitor Center. SEDONA Guided 4-wheel-drive Jeep tour. Free time this evening. (B)
Day 4: Sedona. Excursion To Jerome
JEROME Visit the historic ghost-town-turned-artist-community. [LF] Verde Canyon Railroad scenic train ride onboard renovated vintage train cars traveling on a 20-mile journey through 110 years of history. SEDONA Free time this evening. (B)
Day 5: Sedona–winslow–chinle
SEDONA Scenic drive through the Coconino National Forest and the Painted Desert to Winslow. WINSLOW Visit Meteor Crater Natural Landmark, the world’s best-preserved meteorite impact site. Explore La Posada Gardens, Gallery, and Museum with lunch at the famed Turquoise Room in this historic Harvey Hotel. CHINLE Free time this evening. (B,L)
Day 6: Chinle–canyon De Chelly National Monument–williams
CANYON DE CHELLY NATIONAL MONUMENT 4-wheel-drive tour of the canyon floor to visit sacred archaeological sites with Local Navajo Guide. Scenic drive includes visit to Historic Hubbell Trading Post en route to Williams. WILLIAMS Free time this evening. (B)
Day 7: Williams. Excursion To Grand Canyon National Park
GRAND CANYON RAILWAY Scenic train ride into Grand Canyon National Park. GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Sightseeing. (B) ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in the Grand Canyon with a helicopter flightseeing tour. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 8: Williams–boulder City–las Vegas
BOULDER CITY Scenic drive across the Mohave Desert. Visit the [LF] Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum. LAS VEGAS Farewell dinner this evening at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 9: Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS Free day. Your Globus Local Host will be available to provide suggestions on how to spend your free time. (B)
Day 10: Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS Free day includes admission at leisure to the High Roller Observation Wheel. (B)
Day 11: Las Vegas
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)