29 days in Arizona Itinerary

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona. Change things up with these side-trips from Phoenix: Right On Target (in Gilbert) and Scottsdale (Scottsdale Adventure Tours & Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center). There's still lots to do: trot along with a tour on horseback, see the interesting displays at Musical Instrument Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Timothy Catholic Church, and soar above the sights with a balloon tour.

For more things to do, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Phoenix trip planning website.

Zurich, Switzerland to Phoenix is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Zurich to Phoenix is minus 8 hours. Traveling from Zurich in May, things will get warmer in Phoenix: highs are around 39°C and lows about 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Sedona.

Despite its relatively small size, Sedona overflows with tourist appeal.

Take a break from Sedona with a short trip to Arizona Copper Art Museum in Clarkdale, about 32 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: see Off-Road Tours, hike along Airport Mesa, admire the striking features of Chapel of the Holy Cross, and stroll through Broken Arrow Trail.

For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Sedona day trip site.

Drive from Phoenix to Sedona in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Phoenix in May, things will get slightly colder in Sedona: highs are around 30°C and lows about 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

On the 15th (Mon), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. Next up on the itinerary: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, take some stellar pictures from Yaki Point, trek along Rim Trail, and don't miss a visit to Grand Canyon Village.

For maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park trip planning site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sedona to Grand Canyon National Park. When traveling from Sedona in May, plan for a bit cooler days in Grand Canyon National Park, with highs around 23°C, while nights are colder with lows around 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to travel 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Page: Marble Canyon (River Rafting & Tubing, Cathedral Wash Trail, &more). There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Horseshoe Bend, see Off-Road Tours, look for all kinds of wild species at The Chains, and Head underground at Waterholes Canyon.

For photos, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Page sightseeing planner.

Explore your travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Page with the Route module. While traveling from Grand Canyon National Park, expect somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Page, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Chinle.

Chinle is a census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States. Chinle is known for nature, scenic drive, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Spider Rock, delve into the distant past at White House Ruin, take a memorable drive along South Rim Drive, and explore the stunning scenery at Canyon de Chelly National Monument.

To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Chinle trip maker website.

Getting from Page to Chinle by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and bus. In May, Chinle is a bit cooler than Page - with highs of 25°C and lows of 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to 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.

Step out of Tucson with an excursion to Double R Ranch in Benson--about 1h 10 min away. There's lots more to do: indulge your senses at Arizona Winery Tours, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company, learn about all things military at Museum of the Horse Soldier, and stop by Madaras Gallery.

To see more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Tucson trip itinerary planning site.

Getting from Chinle to Tucson by car takes about 8 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of car, flight, and bus. When traveling from Chinle in May, plan for somewhat warmer days in Tucson, with highs around 36°C, while nights are warmer with lows around 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.