Grand Canyon Discovery Escorted
10 Days / 9 Nights
- Chicago>
- Santa Fe>
- Grand Canyon - Williams>
- Flagstaff>
- Sedona
The Grand Canyon has long been described as something to experience at least once in a lifetime. Enjoy a short stay in Chicago before boarding the Southwest Chief® and heading to Arizona and the Grand Canyon. En route, you will make a stop in Santa Fe, where historic cultures thrive. Arrive at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel and experience life as it was in the Wild West. Board the Grand Canyon Railway for an unforgettable excursion to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Flagstaff is your final destination, where you will be treated to an all-day tour of Sedona. At the end of this excursion, return to Chicago or continue on to Phoenix or Los Angeles.
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Highlights
- Wine and cheese welcome reception in Chicago
- Cooking demonstration with dinner at the Santa Fe School of Cooking
- Grand Canyon Railway trip to the Grand Canyon
- Red Rock tour of Sedona
Package Also Includes:
- One-way Amtrak from Chicago to Santa Fe in Roomette accommodations; meals included in Dining car
- One-way Amtrak from Santa Fe to Williams Junction in Coach accommodations
- 8 nights’ hotel accommodations; one night’s sleeping accommodations on board Amtrak®
- 18 meals (9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 6 dinners)
- Chicago sightseeing tour
- Walking tour of Santa Fe
- Tour of the Grand Canyon
- Private charter from the Grand Canyon to Flagstaff
- Meal gratuities included with all meals except on board the Amtrak® train
- Services of an Amtrak Vacations Tour Escort for the duration of journey
Special Programs
Not Included -
- Transportation to Chicago and from Flagstaff to start/end your journey
- Gratuity for Sleeping Car Attendants
- Gratuity for Tour Escort
- Gratuity for Amtrak Dining Car
DAY 1 YOUR ESCORTED JOURNEY BEGINS IN CHICAGO
Welcome to Chicago! Take a walk down the Magnificent Mile for world-class shopping, dining and attractions. This evening enjoy a pre-tour wine and cheese reception in Chicago to meet your guide and fellow travelers. (Overnight in Chicago)
DAY 2 CHICAGO
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Chicago. Dinner at a popular restaurant in Chicago is included. (Overnight in Chicago) B, D
DAY 3 OVERNIGHT ABOARD AMTRAK®
Transfer to Amtrak® and board the train for Santa Fe for your private Roomette sleeping accommodations. Enjoy dinner aboard the train. (Overnight on the train) B, L, D
DAY 4 SANTA FE
Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board the train while continuing your journey to Santa Fe. Arrive in the city known as a treasure for art, culture, cuisine and its views of serene mountains. Experience a live cooking demonstration and enjoy dinner at the Santa Fe School of Cooking. (Overnight in Santa Fe) B, L, D
DAY 5 SANTA FE
Today you will enjoy a walking tour of Santa Fe. Meet your guide and experience the historic sites, artwork and landscape of this fine city. (Overnight in Santa Fe) B
DAY 6 SANTA FE TO WILLIAMS JUNCTION
Transfer to Amtrak® and board the train for Williams Junction. Enjoy breakfast aboard the train. Upon arrival in Williams Junction, you will be transferred to the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. Enjoy dinner before turning in for a good night’s sleep. (Overnight in Williams) B, D
DAY 7 WILLIAMS JUNCTION TO THE GRAND CANYON
Good morning! Enjoy breakfast at the Grand Depot Café and be sure not to miss the morning shootout before boarding the Grand Canyon Railway. Today you will take a rim tour of the Canyon with lunch. This evening, dinner in the Grand Canyon is included. (Overnight in the Canyon) B, L, D
DAY 8 GRAND CANYON TO FLAGSTAFF
Enjoy your last morning and early afternoon in the Canyon before departing for Flagstaff. Breakfast is included this morning. (Overnight in Flagstaff) B
DAY 9 FLAGSTAFF/SEDONA
Wake up refreshed and be ready to witness the Red Rocks of Sedona. This evening, enjoy a finale dinner in Flagstaff with your fellow travelers. (Overnight in Flagstaff) B,D
DAY 10 YOUR ESCORTED JOURNEY ENDS IN FLAGSTAFF
Bid farewell to this awe-inspiring area of natural beauty. B
Legend for Meals: B - Breakfast, BR – Brunch, L - Lunch, D – Dinner
HOTELS:
CHICAGO - Palmer House Hilton Hotel
SANTA FE - La Posada Resort & Spa
WILLIAMS JUNCTION - Grand Canyon Railway Hotel
GRAND CANYON - Maswik Lodge
FLAGSTAFF - Radisson Woodlands
*Package prices are per person, double occupancy, tax included. Package prices are subject to change without notice, and all reservations are based upon availability at the time of booking. Prices do not reflect the Early Booking Discount (EBD) where you can save up to $600 per couple. Amtrak® travel is for Roomette accommodations unless otherwise noted. Other restrictions may apply. Activities referenced in trip itinerary during free time are for suggested purposes only and are not included.
Not Included:
Not Included -
- Transportation to Chicago and from Flagstaff to start/end your journey
- Gratuity for Sleeping Car Attendants
- Gratuity for Tour Escort
- Gratuity for Amtrak Dining Car
Not Included:
Not Included -
- Transportation to Chicago and from Flagstaff to start/end your journey
- Gratuity for Sleeping Car Attendants
- Gratuity for Tour Escort
- Gratuity for Amtrak Dining Car
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Palmer House Hilton - Deluxe
Welcome to The Palmer House®: a Hilton Hotel - an iconic, world-class downtown Chicago hotel and gateway to Chicago's rejuvenated Loop scene. | More
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La Posada Resort & Spa - Deluxe
La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa is located in downtown Santa Fe, just two blocks from the city's historic Plaza, art galleries, and world-class shopping. | More
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Grand Canyon Railway Hotel - Moderate
Grand Canyon Railway Hotel is nestled amongst the Ponderosa pine forest in Williams, Arizona - "Gateway to the Grand Canyon." Owned and operated by Grand Canyon Railway, this hotel is one of the finest in the Grand Canyon -Flagstaff - Williams area. | More
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Woodlands Flagstaff Hotel - Deluxe
The Woodlands Flagstaff Hotel is located right offRoute 66, near downtown Flagstaff, as well as the Flagstaff airport. If you’re looking for the very best of Flagstaff hotels, come stay at our Flagstaff hotel, featuring spacious rooms, relaxing resort amenities, just to name a few. | More
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Sleeping & Seating
Sleeping Accommodations
Amtrak trains traveling on long-distance routes typically use either two-level Superliner or one-level Viewliner train car equipment, each of which include bedrooms arranged in various configurations and private and public bathrooms and showers.
SuperlinerTo learn more about Superliner room amenities and to view room schematics and QuickTime Virtual Tours, click on the links associated with each bedroom type below. Or launch the 3D tour to interactively explore the rooms in greater detail.
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ViewlinerTo learn more about Viewliner room amenities and to view room schematics and QuickTime Virtual Tours, click on the links associated with each bedroom type below. Or launch the 3D tour to interactively explore the rooms in greater detail. |
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Seating AccommodationsThe availability of these options varies depending on your route and the kind of train equipment in use. |
Coach ClassCoach class seats are available on all Amtrak trains except Acela Express trains. On most long-distance trains, we provide extra-spacious Coach Class seating with leg rests designed to enhance your comfort for long or overnight trips. |
