18 days in United States Itinerary

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona. On your second day here, get your bearings at Mesa Temple & Visitors' Center.

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Newcastle upon Tyne, UK to Phoenix is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Phoenix. Traveling from Newcastle upon Tyne in October, things will get much warmer in Phoenix: highs are around 38°C and lows about 22°C. You will have some time to spend on the 10th (Mon) before leaving for Camp Verde.

Camp Verde is a town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. You've now added Tuzigoot National Monument to your itinerary. On the 10th (Mon), delve into the distant past at Tuzigoot National Monument and then contemplate the long history of Montezuma Castle National Monument.

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You can drive from Phoenix to Camp Verde in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, Camp Verde is slightly colder than Phoenix - with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Flagstaff.

Sitting at an elevation of 2,135 m (7,000 ft) and just a short trip from the Grand Canyon and other natural wonders, the city of Flagstaff attracts outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.

You've now added Walnut Canyon National Monument to your itinerary.

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Drive from Camp Verde to Flagstaff in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Camp Verde in October: highs in Flagstaff hover around 21°C, while lows dip to 0°C. You'll have a few hours on the 12th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Zion National Park.

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

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You can drive from Flagstaff to Zion National Park in 5.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and taxi. When traveling from Flagstaff in October, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Zion National Park: temperatures range from 27°C by day to 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.

You can find hoodoos--rock pillars formed by erosion--all around the world, but those of Bryce Canyon National Park remain the standard bearers thanks to their bright red color, tall stature, and arrangement in large amphitheaters.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Bryce Canyon Visitor Center as well as Bryce Canyon Scenic Drive.

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You can drive from Zion National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Zion National Park in October, expect Bryce Canyon National Park to be a bit cooler, temps between 19°C and -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Capitol Reef National Park.

Capitol Reef National Park takes its name from a particularly rugged and scenic section of the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic "wrinkle" stretching for 160 km (100 mi) along a dry plateau surrounded by white Navajo sandstone cliffs and domes, and red canyons, buttes, and rock bridges.

You've now added Capitol Reef National Park to your itinerary.

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Traveling by car from Bryce Canyon National Park to Capitol Reef National Park takes 2.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Capitol Reef National Park can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. On the 16th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Page.

Originally little more than a simple camp constructed to house workers who built a nearby dam on the Colorado River, Page is now a popular stop for travelers preparing a trip to Arizona's canyon country.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Vermilion Cliffs National Monument as well as Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): steep yourself in history at Navajo Bridge, take in breathtaking views at Marble Canyon, and then explore the striking landscape at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.

To find photos, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Page trip planner.

Traveling by car from Capitol Reef National Park to Page takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, bus, and shuttle. While traveling from Capitol Reef National Park, expect a bit warmer days and much warmer nights in Page, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Petrified Forest National Park.

Petrified Forest National Park presents a surreal landscape of large deposits of petrified wood.

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Getting from Page to Petrified Forest National Park by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of car, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Page in October, things will get a bit cooler in Petrified Forest National Park: highs are around 22°C and lows about 1°C. On the 18th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Sierra Vista.

Sierra Vista is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. Your day by day itinerary now includes Chiricahua National Monument as well as Coronado National Memorial.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Sierra Vista trip maker.

Drive from Petrified Forest National Park to Sierra Vista in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. While traveling from Petrified Forest National Park, expect a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in Sierra Vista, ranging from highs of 31°C to lows of 15°C. You will have some time to spend on the 20th (Thu) before leaving for Tucson.

One of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country, Tucson is a city on a cultural crossroads, with European, Native American, Mexican, and Asian residents blending and sometimes conflicting with one another.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Saguaro National Park, Tumacacori National Historical Park and Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway. On the 20th (Thu), tour the pleasant surroundings at Tumacacori National Historical Park, take in the history at Mission San Xavier del Bac, and then admire all the interesting features of Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway. On the next day, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Saguaro National Park.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Tucson trip itinerary website.

You can drive from Sierra Vista to Tucson in 1.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Sierra Vista in October: highs in Tucson hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 18°C. On the 22nd (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Ajo.

Ajo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pima County, Arizona, United States. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): explore the fascinating landscape at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, then take a memorable drive along Puerto Blanco Scenic Drive, then get great views at New Cornelia Open Pit Mining Lookout, and finally explore the landscape on two wheels at Ajo Mountain Drive.

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You can drive from Tucson to Ajo in 2.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Ajo are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. You will have some time to spend on the 23rd (Sun) before leaving for Phoenix.

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You can drive from Ajo to Phoenix in 2 hours. You'll set off for home on the 23rd (Sun).