Day 1 Arrive to Phoenix, AZ
Arrive to Phoenix International Airport. Upon arrival, transfer to our condominium using its complimentary airport shuttle. Enjoy a full service hotel/condominium, as the rest of the day is free to do as you wish. Meet your tour director in the hotel lobby at 7 PM for a tour briefing.
Day 2 Phoenix, AZ B
It’s Sunday! Enjoy a leisurely day to do as you please. For golf enthusiasts, perhaps a round of golf this morning at one or more than twenty public and private courses located within a 5 to 10 mile radius of Scottsdale. Many are world class and offer spectacular desert and mountain scenery. Tour Director can advise you. If golf is not your thing, simply enjoy a walk, jog, run or suntan on the beautiful golf course. Relax by the poolside and take advantage of the hotel facilities. Ask your tour director or hotel staff for local activities available.
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Day 3 Metro Phoenix Area Guided Tour B
Enjoy a locally guided extended city tour of the Metro Phoenix area, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa and Tempe. This tour will give us a general life style observation of the “Valley of the Sun”. This extended guided tour includes The Phoenix Civic Plaza, America West Arena, Bank One Ballpark, Mercado & Arizona Center, Symphony Hall, Herberger & Orpheum Theatres, and other downtown points of interest. Also included are the financial and historical areas including the State Capitol and Heritage Square. We tour past the Mormon Temple in Mesa, Mills Avenue in Tempe and Arizona State University. We enjoy the unique views of Camelback Mountain as we tour through Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, traveling past such famous homes as the Wrigley and Hormel Mansions and Senator Barry Goldwaters’ home, as well as many famous resorts.
Day 4 Greyhound Park Flea Market & Dog Races B
This morning you have the opportunity to brush up on your bargaining skills. Join your Tour Director for a leisurely morning at the Greyhound Park Flea Market. This afternoon it’s off to the exciting dog races where we have a chance to try our luck at Greyhound Park.
Day 5 Tucson B
Today we take a trip to Tucson. We visit the Senora Desert Museum, which is one of Arizona’s most popular attractions. Its exhibitions reflect the outdoor world found in the unique ecology of the Senora desert. It contains over 300 animals and 1300 plants, all indigenous to the Senora Desert Region. This afternoon is spent at another popular attraction – the Old Tucson Studios. The town was constructed in 1939 for the movie “Arizona”. Since then, it has been the location for over 300 productions. It has a frontier town atmosphere and features a museum, live gunfights, stunt shows, and a sound studio.
Day 6 Main Street Arts District B
This morning join your Tour Director for a trip to the Main Street Arts District in Scottsdale. For those who would prefer, meet up with some newfound friends for a round of golf, or take some time for yourself to rest and relax. In the evening we provide transportation for those who would like to go to the Rockin’ R Ranch for an old-fashioned Chuck wagon dinner, served cowboy style, followed by a western show. (Optional & Seasonal)
Day 7 Goldfield Ghost Town & Mine B
Today we enjoy a trip to historical Tortilla Flat. On the way we visit Superstition Mountain and Old Goldfield Mine, a thrilling experience. Goldfield Mine had its first strike in 1892 and supported a population of up to 4,000 over its 5-year peak.
Day 8 The Verde Valley & Sedona B
Best to bring your camera with you as we pass through some breathtaking scenery today. A historical day trip to Verde Valley and Sedona includes visit to Red Rock Canyon of Oak Creek, Montezuma’s Castle, and the ghost town of Jerome. We visit some elegant galleries, shops, and fine restaurants as well.
Day 9 Phoenix, AZ B
It’s Sunday again! The day is completely free to rest, relax, suntan or do as you please.
Day 10 Scottsdale 5th Avenue B
This afternoon we take a shopping trip to the Scottsdale Fashion Square and the Fifth Avenue area shops, which include over 150 specialty shops, art galleries and restaurants. Here you get the chance to spoil yourself with something exquisite. If shopping isn’t your cup of tea, there are plenty of other attractions in and around the mall, all in air-conditioned comfort. For those who are interested, transportation will be provided to the Unique Organ Stop Pizza Place in Mesa for an evening supper. (Optional)
Day 11 Tombstone B
Today we enjoy a trip to Tombstone, Arizona’s most famous mining town and at one time home to over 15,000 residents. Of all its colourful history, Tombstone is still most famous for the OK Corral shoot-out with the Earps and for Boothill Cemetery. We also visit Tombstone Historical Museum, which offers a fascinating look at the past. Later on we visit San Xavier del Bac Missionm, an operating Catholic church located on an Indian Reservation that was constructed from 1783-1797 by the Fransiscans. This beautiful example of Spanish mission architecture is nicknamed the “White Dove of the Desert.”
Day 12 Agricultural Tour B
Today we do a mid morning visit to the Orange Patch in mesa for some fruit picking. Later on in the afternoon we are treated to an educational tour featuring different types of farming in Arizona. (Subject to Availability). This evening, for all those interested, enjoy a trip to Rawhide Western Village, one of Arizona’s premier attractions. Enjoy dinner at the steakhouse, which features good food and entertainment. (Optional)
 Day 13 Heritage Square & Mystery Castle B
This morning we head to Heritage Square, and eight structure site all of which was built as part of the original site of Phoenix. The square is home to the Arizona Doll and Toy Museum, holding dolls from as far back as 1770. Later on this afternoon we visit Mystery Castle. Built from native stone and scavenged materials between 1930 and 1945, this 8,000 square foot castle is furnished with Indian antiques and southwestern artist decor. This evening, for those who wish, we provide coach transportation to the Barleen Family Country Music Dinner Theatre (Optional)
Day 14 Scottsdale B
Today is our last day in Phoenix, which is entirely free to do as you please. Take this last opportunity for a round of golf, some last minute souvenir shopping, packing your bags or simply relaxing with friends by the poolside.
Day 15 Return Home from Phoenix B
All good things must come to an end! At breakfast we bid farewell to new found friends as our tour ends today. We take with us fond memories of our tour as we travel to the airport for our return flight home. Complimentary airport transfer is provided by the condominium throughout the day. Extended-stay passengers remain at our condominium until their day of departure.
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