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Immerse yourself in the crimson cliffs of Sedona and spend a day exploring ancient Native American ruins, gorgeous natural formations, and art galleries bursting with incredible original pieces made by local and national artists.
Your first stop will be at Montezuma Castle National Monument, a multistoried Puebloan cliff dwelling. After the first stop, your tour moves further into the desert. Stop to see the towering Bell Rock, the expansive Airport Mesa, and the Chapel of the Holy Cross. We may also stop to view Cathedral Rock, Snoopy Rock, and Submarine Rock. Leave the desert behind as you head toward Sedona, where you can wander through the many art galleries and shops, get your fortune told by a psychic, and enjoy the serene views while sipping a glass of wine on one of the town’s many balconies. When it’s time to depart, the amazing orange, yellow, and red vistas you’ve been seeing all day are sure to have imprinted themselves forever in your mind.
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Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Phoenix, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Immerse yourself in the crimson cliffs of Sedona and spend a day exploring ancient Native American ruins, gorgeous natural formations, and art galleries bursting with incredible original pieces made by local and national artists.
Your first stop will be at Montezuma Castle National Monument, a multistoried Puebloan cliff dwelling. After the first stop, your tour moves further into the desert. Stop to see the towering Bell Rock, the expansive Airport Mesa, and the Chapel of the Holy Cross. We may also stop to view Cathedral Rock, Snoopy Rock, and Submarine Rock. Leave the desert behind as you head toward Sedona, where you can wander through the many art galleries and shops, get your fortune told by a psychic, and enjoy the serene views while sipping a glass of wine on one of the town’s many balconies. When it’s time to depart, the amazing orange, yellow, and red vistas you’ve been seeing all day are sure to have imprinted themselves forever in your mind.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Montezuma Castle National Monument, 2800 Montezuma Castle Hwy, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
The Sedona Red Rocks private tour gives you a chance to explore ancient Native American ruins, marvel at spectacular landscapes, and explore the local artisans of Sedona and the surrounding area. This day trip features an ancient Native American dwelling from the Sinagua Tribe that existed along this busy trade route between 1250AD – 1425AD. During our tour, we will explore the ruins at Montezuma Castle National Monument, one of the best-preserved Sinagua cliff dwellings in North America dating back around 1,000 years.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chapel of the Holy Cross, 780 Chapel Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336-7064
During this portion of the private tour, we will visit Chapel of the Holy Cross – a Roman Catholic chapel built into the buttes of Sedona, Arizona.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Airport Mesa, Sedona, AZ
During this portion of the tour, we will bring you around Table Top Mountain to achieve lovely panoramic views. From here you can see a display of the city down below from overhead, including many red rock formations.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sedona Airport Overlook, Sedona, AZ
Following our time at Montezuma Castle, the tour will begin to explore the mystique surrounding Sedona with options ranging from cultural and spiritual to adventurous and active. You will enjoy views of the famous red rock features of Bell Rock, Airport Mesa, and Chapel of the Holy Cross. You will also be treated to views of Cathedral Rock, Snoopy Rock, and Submarine Rock, to name a few. In uptown Sedona, you can explore on foot the many art galleries and shops, get a psychic reading, or enjoy the serenity that Sedona provides with a glass of wine on the balcony. Guests will also have the option of experiencing Tlaquepaque, an outdoor arts & crafts village full of art galleries, craft shops, cobblestone paths & decorative arches. An alternate choice available to you as an add-on is an off-road jeep tour exploring the backcountry of Sedona. After approximately two hours, the tour returns home to the Phoenix/Scottsdale area.
Duration: 2 hours
