Chicago to Oklahoma City:

April 3-10, 2024
$3,497.63

8-day PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Deluxe private motor coach and professional driver the entire time.
• Hotel accommodation in a variety of different hotels, from first-class to nostalgic, in Chicago, Springfield, St. Louis, Joplin, Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
• Special welcome dinner, orientation meeting, introductions and welcome gift.
• An Italian cooking lesson in the “little Italy” neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri.
• Tour of the famous Meramec Caverns, one of the hideouts of Jesse James.
• Culinary demonstrations and hands-on cooking classes throughout our journey.
• A visit to the iconic Blue Whale in the town of Catoosa.
• A special Craftours Route 66 passport and certificate.
• Special photo opportunities daily on the iconic Route 66.
• A tour of the Will Rogers Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma.
• Free time to explore the “Soulard,” the oldest public market in the U. S. west of the Mississippi.
• A professional Craftours travel manager the entire time.
• Photo opportunity at the sign where Route 66 begins in Chicago, Illinois.
• An opportunity (for a minimal cost) to ride to the top of the famous arch in St. Louis, Missouri.
• A special culinary journal to preserve memories of your trip.
• A visit and tour of the Cherokee Heritage Museum.
• A hands-on Native American "basket weaving" workshop.
• Tour of the President Abraham Lincoln Museum in Springfield, Illinois.
• Visit to the tomb of President Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois.
• A special presentation on the history of “Native American” cuisine.
• Admission to all attractions included in our day to day itinerary.
• A stop for sweet treats at the iconic Ted Drewes Frozen Custard Shop.
• An opportunity to sample iconic Route 66 foods from diners to desserts.
• Visiting the “Route 66 Museum” in Pontiac, Illinois.
• Photo stop at the iconic Route 66 giant “ketchup bottle”.
• Lunch at the iconic Slice of Pie Café with over 25 varieties of pie to choose as your dessert.
• Tour of the President Abraham Lincoln Museum in Springfield, Illinois.
• Visit to the tomb of President Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois.
• A hands-on "French" cooking lesson and lunch at a professional cooking school.
• A “caramel-making” demonstration with Chef Danny.
• A Craftours lanyard, luggage identifier and backpack.
• All taxes are included in this package and insurance is highly recommended.

Oklahoma City to Los Angeles:

April 10-18, 2024
$3,786.43

9-day PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Deluxe private motor coach and professional driver the entire time.
• Hotel accommodation in a variety of different hotels, from first-class to nostalgic, in Oklahoma City, Amarillo, Santa Fe, Gallup, the Grand Canyon, Barstow, and Los Angeles.
• Culinary demonstrations and hands-on cooking classes throughout our journey.
• A special Craftours Route 66 passport and certificate.
• Special photo opportunities daily on the iconic Route 66.
• A professional Craftours travel manager the entire time.
• Admission to all attractions included in our day to day itinerary.
• An opportunity to sample iconic Route 66 foods from diners to desserts.
• Photo opportunity and brief stop at the Continental Divide location.
• Special mid-point dinner at our hotel in Oklahoma City.
• Cooking demonstration making “homemade tortillas” from masa with Chef Danny.
• Hands-on "Southwest" cooking lesson with a professional chef in Santa Fe.
• Special lunch and presentation with the legendary actor Darryl Hickman.
• An afternoon presentation with the legendary actress Angela Cartwright.
• A panoramic tour of Hollywood with a local professional guide.
• A photo and spray paint stop at the iconic Cadillac Ranch.
• Tour of the Oklahoma City Memorial site with a local professional guide.
• Photo opportunity and stop at the iconic Blue Swallow Hotel.
• Free time to photograph and enjoy the extraordinary Grand Canyon.
• Special meal at the iconic Big Texan Steakhouse, home of the 72 oz. steak.
• 2-night stay in the beautiful city of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
• Photo opportunity as you “Stand on the corner” in Winslow, Arizona.
• A stop at the Route 66 Museum and Visitor's Center in Barstow.
• Drive through the Petrified Forest National Park.
• Photo opportunity at the Santa Monica Pier, the final stop of Route 66.
• Stop at the iconic Totem Curios gift shop.
• A Craftours lanyard, luggage identifier and backpack.
• All taxes are included in this package and insurance is highly recommended.

Ruth Getchell , Casa Grande, AZ - Hotel experience was great. Hawaii was awesome! Some days there were too many events.

Peggy Chudzy , Calgary, Canada - It was an excellent first time Oahu tour. The Honolulu Museum of Art, the Polynesian Cultural Centre, the Bishop Museum, and the hula dance and lei making lessons were outstanding. Pearl Harbour was very somber and more time there would be justified. And visiting Kualoa Ranch was very informative. Of course, the art class with Deb Haugen was a lot of fun.

Susan Loewen , Tulsa, OK - Hawaii was a great experience and would recommend it to everyone.

Barb Peterson , Bremerton, WA - I've never been to Hawaii at all and this was the best way to experience Oahu. Deb Haugen was the best choice as tour guide for this trip since she is a "local gal" and knows everything. The tours we took were well worth it. Although the weather was somewhat questionable as it rained half the time, that did not put a damper on our experiences. I continue to enjoy my Craftour trips and look forward to more.

Eunice Sutter , Pace, FL - "This trip was one of the best I’ve taken, and I’ve taken a lot of tours. If this trip is scheduled again, I will sign up to go again."

Margorie Sellers , Beaverton, OR - "I took this trip to meet new people, and see the mid-section of the US. Both were accomplished."

Cathy Climpson , Sharon, Ontario - "Great trip to see the nostalgia of this part of America!"

Jane Sheppard , Saint Joseph, MO - "Great tour, great company. Well worth the price of the trip!"

Sandra Geho , Marietta, NY - "I don’t know any other trip where you can see natural wonders, man made wonders, beautiful scenery and learn so much about our history."

Karen Oertel , Camillus, NY - "I decided that I wanted to see more of our country and this seemed like a great way to experience it. The group was a perfect size for this trip. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the activities and places we stopped at."

Kathy Alexander , Eugene, OR - "Fantastic, exciting, educational, heartfelt, a trip of a lifetime!"

Lee Buhr , Cedar Rapids, IA - "The trip was wonderful. It was what I had hoped for, fun, quirky, awe inspiring and spontaneous. What inspired me the most was the wonderful group of fellow travelers."

Bobbie Dewees , Springfield, VA - "I thought the Route 66 trip was the BEST bus-based guided tour I had ever taken. The bus was not crowded, the leader and driver were both exceptional. I was most pleased that the agenda had enough wiggle-room that we could go off script and see some of the kitchy Route 66 sights which is what I was expecting."

Susan Tischler , Woodstock, GA - "My goal was to see more of America and this trip met that goal. The experience was Extraordinary!"

Don Chudzy , Calgary, Canada - "The tour met all of my expectations. It had the proper level of structure combined with the flexibility to react to situations as they arose. The tour did cover a great distance but as the weather was outstanding, there was always something to see and enjoy. Rest stops to eat and stretch were never a problem and made the days go by quickly. Hotels were excellent as was the transportation. The driver had very good knowledge of the areas and was entertaining."

Diane Green , Newark, OH - "This was a great trip with wonderful new friends and lots of nostalgia."

Marge Geary , Williston Park, NY - "LOVED the Route 66 trip, it was very well planned and when things did not go according to plan, the plans were changed easily. I also like that it included the history of the places."

Barb Peterson , Bremerton, WA - I've never been to Hawaii at all and this was the best way to experience Oahu. Deb Haugen was the best choice as tour guide for this trip since she is a "local gal" and knows everything. The tours we took were well worth it. Although the weather was somewhat questionable as it rained half the time, that did not put a damper on our experiences. I continue to enjoy my Craftour trips and look forward to more.

Joanna , PA - "This was my first experience being part of an organized multi-day tour, so I did not know what to expect. I found the tour to be very organized and engaging. My fellow attendees were lovely and kind, and our guide Betsy was phenomenal at navigating unexpected circumstances and adjusting as needed."

Susan Maddox , Thousand Oaks, CA - "I appreciated that Craftours took care of the tipping on my trip. I tipped additionally but didn't feel I was pressured."

Don Chudzy , Calgary, Canada - "The tour met all of my expectations. It had the proper level of structure combined with the flexibility to react to situations as they arose. The tour did cover a great distance but as the weather was outstanding, there was always something to see and enjoy. Rest stops to eat and stretch were never a problem and made the days go by quickly. Hotels were excellent as was the transportation. The driver had very good knowledge of the areas and was entertaining."

Peggy Chudzy, Calgary, Canada - It was an excellent first time Oahu tour. The Honolulu Museum of Art, the Polynesian Cultural Centre, the Bishop Museum, and the hula dance and lei making lessons were outstanding. Pearl Harbour was very somber and more time there would be justified. And visiting Kualoa Ranch was very informative. Of course, the art class with Deb Haugen was a lot of fun.