CHICAGO, IL tours and multi centre itineraries

A tour of American music history would be incomplete without a stopover in Memphis where not only the blues were born but rock ‘n roll too thanks to its well-known former residents like Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, and of course, Elvis! Save room, more musical and cinematic excitement await in New Orleans. The Big Easy happens to be a favourite shooting spot (too many credits to list) for Hollywood thanks to its distinctive architecture and charming, eclectic. Music lovers can also enjoy the area’s distinctive brand of jazz known the world over. This jam-packed journey includes stops in beautiful Birmingham, charming Chattanooga, and wraps up in country music’s home, Nashville, with its historic Grand Ole Opry where many of country’s stars got their start. You’ll return to Chicago, having visited 7 states integral to America’s movie-making and musical history.

On a journey from the soaring skyscrapers of Chicago and across to the continental US to sunny Los Angeles and its iconic Santa Monica Pier, you’ll be sure to gain an appreciation for the diversity of both city and countryside from state to state.  Sweep through the heart of the Midwest, through the flat plains of Illinois that break into rolling hills in southwest Kansas. As you venture further south and ever more west, the landscape will open up into the land of cowboys and big skies.  Cross the Painted Desert of Arizona for a glimpse at the colourful and arid Petrified Desert on your way to one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, the Grand Canyon. Views here will leave you in awe of the majesty of America’s natural landmarks.  Experience one of America’s most unique and exciting man-made wonders, Las Vegas, a city that rises in front of you out of the desert sand, it’s many themed casinos awaiting closer exploration. The fun doesn’t stop in Vegas, with world-class shopping and dining, and the chance celebrity sighting awaiting you in The City of Angels.  

Route 66 links the cities between Chicago and LA, an iconic trip that travellers have enjoyed over the years. This alternate route offers a much more scenic tour and takes in some of the most iconic natural landmarks in the USA! Chicago is an impressive but often ignored city; that is a mistake and a full day tour takes in its highlights including the Lake shore before you head west through farming country to Sioux City and beyond. The carvings of American Presidents on Mount Rushmore are just one of the many interesting attractions on the route that passes through land that was known as the ‘’Wild West.’’ There are places like Deadwood, made famous by Wyatt Earp before you arrive at Yellowstone to see ‘’Old Faithful.’’ There is much more in Yellowstone before you continue through Grand Teton National Park to reach Salt Lake City. The Grand Canyon is the next highlight though the journey to Las Vegas involves several other places of interest. The journey from Vegas through the Mojave Desert to Los Angeles is interesting even if the terrain is somewhat flat.

The journey takes in plenty of agricultural regions before you arrive at Mount Rushmore where four US Presidents are carved in the rock. The lawless ‘’Wild West’’ has changed somewhat and as you pass through Deadwood, allow your imagination to take you back to the days of Wyatt Earp. Today there is perhaps more interest in places like Yellowstone with its famous Springs, including of course’’ Old Faithful?’’ Passing through Salt Lake City, you will not be disappointed by Bryce Canyon and certainly not the Grand Canyon although you will find it difficult to take a photograph to do it justice. It is a stark contrast from Las Vegas, a city successfully built in the Mojave Desert. You head west to Chicago and Hollywood before heading north. The Pacific Coastal route is stunning in itself as is the road you take to reach San Francisco. It is the city made famous by the Gold Rush, the 60s Flower Children, the Golden Gate and Alcatraz. A wonderful city in which to finish your holiday.

You begin your tour in Chicago, IL and ride for 2400 exciting miles to Los Angeles, CA. Along the way you will pass through 8 states: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California, making stops in some of the most beautiful and historic American cities. You will get a definite sense of the 1950’s Midwest as you ride your Harley into the Ozark Mountains, along the Old West’s Indian country in Oklahoma, across the Great Plains, through the 400 year old city Santa Fe, NM, and into Nevada gambling Mecca, Laughlin. By the time you make it back to Los Angeles you will have toured the best of the “Mainstream of America”, Route 66!

This world famous Route 66 motorcycle tour travels the original Route 66, known as the "Mainstreet of America" or "Mother Road", is 2400 miles long from Chicago to Los Angeles, crosses three time zones and 8 States: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California.You have the added benefit of this being a guided tour. You will have the support and assistance of our expereinced tour staff and a range of extra benefits that are not included on self drive programmes!   Route 66 has been the path of migrants, dreamers, desperadoes and an entire generation of vacationers discovering the way west. The 1950's were the Route 66 glory days, when thousands of cars rode bumper to bumper behind each other to experience the Western frontier. Hotels, motels, gas stations, classic restaurants, and the "New" America sprang up everywhere. Much of Route 66's classic roads, restaurants, gas stations, and nostalgic landmarks are preserved just as they were in the 1950’s. The famous and nostalgic Route 66 is the road created in heaven for motorcycle touring. Simply stated, this is the guided tour of America!