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Santa Fe, United States
Day 1: London to Santa Fe
9:00 AM: Depart London (non-stop flight to Albuquerque, ~10 hours, with connecting drive to Santa Fe ~1 hour).
2:00 PM (local time): Arrive in Santa Fe.
3:30 PM: Check into your hotel and freshen up.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Explore the Santa Fe Plaza and nearby historic landmarks, like the Loretto Chapel (~2 hours).
7:30 PM: Dinner at a local Southwestern restaurant (try tamales or green chile stew).
Day 2: Santa Fe
7:30 AM: Breakfast at the hotel or a nearby café.
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Visit the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and take a walking tour of the city’s adobe architecture (~3.5 hours).
12:30 PM: Lunch at a traditional New Mexican eatery (try enchiladas with red and green chile).
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Drive along a portion of Route 66 to experience local landmarks and scenery (~3.5 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner and free time to relax.
Santa Fe, New Mexico – Day 1
Starter: Hatch Chile Queso
Main Course: Green Chile Enchiladas
Dessert: Biscochitos
Alcoholic Drink: Hatch Green Chile Bloody Mary
Hot Drink: Hot Chile Cocoa
Cold Drink: Hatch Chile Limeade
Santa Fe – Day 2
Starter: Hatch Green Chile Pork Stew
Main Course: Carne Adovada
Dessert: Chile-Infused Chocolate Cake
Alcoholic Drink: Santa Fe Margarita
Hot Drink: New Mexican Piñon Nut Coffee
Cold Drink: Prickly Pear Lemonade
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Phoenix, United States
Day 3: Santa Fe to Phoenix
7:30 AM: Breakfast and check out.
9:00 AM: Fly to Phoenix (~2 hours).
11:30 AM: Check into your hotel and have lunch.
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Visit the Desert Botanical Garden to explore Arizona’s iconic cacti and desert landscapes (~3.5 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner (try Sonoran hot dogs or Navajo tacos).
Day 4: Phoenix
8:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Take a guided hike at South Mountain Park, featuring stunning desert vistas (~3 hours).
12:30 PM: Lunch at a local Mexican or Southwestern eatery.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Explore Heard Museum, focusing on Native American art and culture (~3 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner in downtown Phoenix.
Phoenix, Arizona – Day 3
Starter: Sonoran Hot Dogs
Main Course: Hatch Green Chile Cheeseburgers
Dessert: Prickly Pear Sorbet
Alcoholic Drink: Prickly Pear Margarita
Hot Drink: Prickly Pear Hot Cocoa
Cold Drink: Cactus Cooler Soda
Phoenix – Day 4
Starter: Spicy Corn Fritters
Main Course: Carne Asada Tacos
Dessert: Southwestern Chocolate Chili Brownies
Alcoholic Drink: Arizona Sunset
Hot Drink: Desert Rose Tea
Cold Drink: Iced Desert Lavender Tea
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Sedona, United States
Day 5: Phoenix to Sedona
7:30 AM: Breakfast and check out.
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Drive to Sedona (~3 hours).
12:00 PM: Check into your hotel and have lunch.
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Visit the Red Rock State Park and Cathedral Rock for hiking and breathtaking views (~3.5 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner (try prickly pear dishes).
Day 6: Sedona
8:00 AM: Breakfast.
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Take a Jeep tour to explore Sedona’s stunning red rock formations and learn about their geological history (~3.5 hours).
12:30 PM: Lunch.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Relax at Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village, featuring local art and shops (~3 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner.
Sedona, Arizona – Day 5
Starter: Prickly Pear Glazed Chicken Wings
Main Course: Mesquite Smoked Brisket
Dessert: Cactus Candy Cheesecake
Alcoholic Drink: Desert Martini
Hot Drink: Cactus Blossom Hot Chocolate
Cold Drink: Sonoran Lemon Limeade
Sedona – Day 6
Starter: Sonoran Style Nachos
Main Course: Sonoran Style Enchiladas
Dessert: Saguaro Honey Cake
Alcoholic Drink: Cactus Cooler Cocktail
Hot Drink: Hot Saguaro Cocoa
Cold Drink: Arizona Orange Fizz
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Moab, United States
Day 7: Sedona to Moab
7:00 AM: Breakfast and check out.
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM: Drive to Moab, Utah (~8 hours, with stops for scenic views).
4:00 PM: Check into your hotel and freshen up.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Explore the charming town of Moab and have dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 8: Moab (Arches National Park)
7:30 AM: Breakfast.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Visit Arches National Park, exploring iconic landmarks like Delicate Arch, Balanced Rock, and the Windows (~4 hours).
12:30 PM: Lunch.
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Enjoy more of the park’s trails or relax with a scenic drive along the La Sal Mountain Loop Road (~3.5 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner in Moab.
Day 9: Moab (Canyonlands National Park)
7:30 AM: Breakfast.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Explore Canyonlands National Park, including Island in the Sky and Mesa Arch for breathtaking canyon views (~4 hours).
12:30 PM: Lunch.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Visit Dead Horse Point State Park, known for its dramatic overlooks and stunning views of the Colorado River (~3 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner and relax.
Moab, Utah – Day 9
Starter: Elk Chili
Main Course: Mormon Funeral Potatoes
Dessert: Jello Salad
Alcoholic Drink: Salt Lake City Mule
Hot Drink: Mormon Hot Buttered Milk
Cold Drink: Utah Peach Lemonade
Moab – Day 10
Starter: Fry Sauce Sliders
Main Course: Fry Sauce Burgers
Dessert: Fry Sauce Ice Cream Sundae
Alcoholic Drink: Polygamy Porter Milkshake
Hot Drink: Beehive Vanilla Chai
Cold Drink: Honeydew Mint Cooler
Moab – Day 11
Starter: Lamb Meatballs with Mint Yogurt Sauce
Main Course: Utah Scones with Honey Butter
Dessert: Utah Scone Fry Bread with Honey Butter
Alcoholic Drink: Beehive Honey Whiskey Sour
Hot Drink: Utah Honey Lavender Tea
Cold Drink: Pine Nut Cooler
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Denver, United States
Day 10: Moab to Denver
7:00 AM: Breakfast and check out.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Drive to Denver (~6 hours, with scenic stops along the way).
2:30 PM: Check into your hotel and have lunch.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Visit Denver Botanic Gardens or take a walking tour of the city’s iconic architecture (~2 hours).
6:00 PM: Dinner (try Rocky Mountain oysters or bison burgers).
Day 11: Denver
8:00 AM: Breakfast.
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Take a brewery tour to sample Denver’s craft beer scene (~3.5 hours).
12:30 PM: Lunch.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Explore Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, known for its dramatic natural setting (~3 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner and free time to relax.
Denver, Colorado – Day 7
Starter: Bison Meatballs
Main Course: Green Chile Cheeseburgers
Dessert: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Fondue
Alcoholic Drink: Rocky Mountain Cooler
Hot Drink: Aspen Spiced Cocoa
Cold Drink: Colorado Cherry Cooler
Denver – Day 8
Starter: Bison Chili Fries
Main Course: Colorado Lamb Chops
Dessert: Palisades Peach Tart
Alcoholic Drink: Colorado Bulldog
Hot Drink: Rocky Mountain Hot Chocolate
Cold Drink: Rocky Mountain Lemonade
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Kentucky, United States
Day 12: Denver to Kentucky Bourbon Trail
7:00 AM: Breakfast and check out.
8:30 AM: Fly to Louisville, Kentucky (~2.5 hours).
12:00 PM: Check into your hotel and have lunch.
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Start your Bourbon Trail experience with a visit to the Bourbon Heritage Center and a distillery tour (~3.5 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner (try a Hot Brown sandwich or bourbon-infused dishes).
Day 13: Kentucky Bourbon Trail
8:00 AM: Breakfast.
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Tour iconic distilleries such as Maker’s Mark or Jim Beam (~3.5 hours).
12:30 PM: Lunch.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Continue the trail with a visit to Woodford Reserve or Four Roses (~3 hours).
6:30 PM: Dinner in a nearby town.
Day 14: Kentucky Bourbon Trail
8:00 AM: Breakfast.
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Visit additional distilleries or take a guided tour to learn about bourbon’s heritage (~3.5 hours).
12:30 PM: Lunch.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Explore Bardstown, known as the bourbon capital of the world, including its charming downtown and the historic My Old Kentucky Home (~3 hours).
6:00 PM: Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 15: Kentucky to London
7:30 AM: Breakfast and check out.
9:00 AM: Fly from Louisville to your connection city (~2 hours).
1:00 PM: Depart for London (~7-8 hours).
6:30 AM (next day): Arrive in London.
Kentucky Bourbon Trail – Day 14
Starter: Hot Browns
Main Course: Bourbon Glazed Ham
Dessert: Kentucky Derby Pie
Alcoholic Drink: Mint Julep
Hot Drink: Kentucky Maple Cream Latte
Cold Drink: Kentucky Blackberry Lemonade
Bourbon Trail – Day 15
Starter: Warm Biscuits with Country Ham and Honey
Main Course: Kentucky Burgoo
Dessert: Bourbon Bread Pudding
Alcoholic Drink: Hot Buttered Bourbon
Hot Drink: Hot Kentucky Butter Latte
Cold Drink: Cane Sugar Cola
Bourbon Trail – Day 16
Starter: Bourbon Glazed Chicken Skewers
Main Course: Hot Brown (if repeating, try with twist: turkey and bacon)
Dessert: Bourbon Balls
Alcoholic Drink: Kentucky Mule
Hot Drink: Kentucky Bourbon Vanilla Steamer
Cold Drink: Cold Buttered Rum Punch