Route 66 & Buddy Holly Fly Drive Holiday
Duration
12 Nights
Nights
12 Nights
Type
Self-Drive
Breakfasts
Daily
About This Itinerary
Combine America's most iconic highway with a pilgrimage to the birthplace of rock 'n' roll legend Buddy Holly. This self-drive itinerary follows Route 66 through Texas and New Mexico while visiting Lubbock, Amarillo, and the Cadillac Ranch — a genuine all-American road trip.
Celebrate 100 Years of Route 66 - The Journey, The Music & The Legend that is Buddy Holly! Get ready for the ultimate 13-day music adventure where you'll experience the rich history of Route 66 and the incredible legacy of Buddy Holly. Starting in Dallas, Texas, you'll follow the Mother Road through iconic towns.
What's Included
- Return flights from the UK
- Fully inclusive car hire to suit your party size
- 12 nights hotel accommodation
- Daily
- Tried-and-tested itinerary with recommendations
Hotel Stops
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Welcome to Grapevine, Texas! Located midway between Dallas and Fort Worth, Grapevine is a charming town known for its historic Main Street lined with boutique shops, tasting rooms, and live music venues. After check-in, meet your fellow travellers, guide and driver in the hotel bar for welcome drinks.
Visit downtown Dallas and explore this wonderful city before taking a self-guided tour of Dealey Plaza and the 6th Floor Museum. Tonight we will visit historic Grapevine.
Leave Dallas for Lubbock Texas - the home of Buddy Holly! Stop for lunch in Abilene, then check into your hotel before enjoying evening entertainment in Downtown Lubbock.
Today is dedicated to Buddy Holly. Visit The Buddy Holly Center, the West Texas Wall of Fame and other Buddy Holly sites before enjoying an evening meal and local entertainment!
Travel to Clovis New Mexico with a pitstop at Waymore's in Littlefield. Private visit to the Norman Petty Recording Studio where Buddy Holly recorded his biggest hits. Continue on Route 66 to Amarillo.
Visit the Cadillac Ranch this morning, then make our way along historic Route 66 to Oklahoma City. Enjoy the nightlife in Bricktown!
Visit the National Monument, The Cowboy Museum and OKC's Riverwalk before getting ready for our evening entertainment at the Oklahoma Stockyard's Rodeo Opry.
Make our way to Tulsa Oklahoma on Route 66! Tour the downtown Art Deco District, the Bob Dylan Center and the refurbished Church Studio (Made famous by Leon Russell).
Day trip through Osage Country to Pawhuska - home of Ree Drummond the 'Pioneer Woman'. Visit the Mercantile, look for some buffalo and explore this quaint little town.
Say goodbye to Tulsa and travel back to Texas. Stop at the Chickasaw Cultural Center and have lunch at Blake Shelton's Ole Red in Tishomingo.
Visit Southfork Ranch - home of the Ewing Family from TV's 'Dallas'. Then visit downtown Dallas for the 6th Floor Museum and Dealey Plaza. Evening at Billy Bob's!
Visit Fort Worth's Stockyards - see a cattle drive, visit the western wear shops and more! This evening visit downtown Grapevine and have a final dinner as a group.
After a leisurely breakfast our 66 & Buddy Tour is over and it is time for us to leave our hotel for the airport and your return flights.
Highlights
- Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock
- Norman Petty Recording Studio
- Church Studio in Tulsa
- Cadillac Ranch
- Chickasaw Cultural Center
- Billy Bob's Texas
Ready to hit the road?
Choose dates to suit you. We'll put together a personalised quote with flights and car hire included.
Prices are per person based on two sharing and include flights & car hire. Subject to availability. Dates are flexible — travel when it suits you.