Phoenix Trip Overview
This day tour gives you the chance to venture south from the Phoenix area to see several historical sites that visitors come from around the world to see. This allows you to experience several very old locations that were so important in the history of Arizona. Luckily they have been preserved so visitors can still enjoy them as they have for hundreds of years.
– Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
– Picacho Peak State Park
– San Xavier Del Bac Mission in Tucson
– Tumacacori National Historic Park
– Lunch included
Additional Info
Duration: 9 to 10 hours
Starts: Phoenix, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Phoenix, Arizona, United States
This day tour gives you the chance to venture south from the Phoenix area to see several historical sites that visitors come from around the world to see. This allows you to experience several very old locations that were so important in the history of Arizona. Luckily they have been preserved so visitors can still enjoy them as they have for hundreds of years.
– Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
– Picacho Peak State Park
– San Xavier Del Bac Mission in Tucson
– Tumacacori National Historic Park
– Lunch included
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, 1100 W Ruins Dr, Coolidge, AZ 85128-3200
This is a preserved group of Hohokam structures dating to the Classic Period (1150-1450). Casa Grande is Spanish for big house. Casa Grande was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 1966. Father Kino was the first European to view the Hohokam complex in November 1694 & named it Casa Grande.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Picacho Peak State Park, Exit 219 off Interstate 10, Picacho, AZ 85131
We will stop here for photos and to see this towering point in the desert between Phoenix and Tucson. This was the location of the farthest west battle of the civil war known as the Battle of Picacho Pass.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mission San Xavier del Bac, 1950 W San Xavier Rd, Tucson, AZ 85746-7409
This famous church has a long history and its ornate architecture is a must see. This church sits just south of Tucson. You can spend a short time inside based on current restrictions. The Mission was created to serve the needs of the local community, the village of Wa:k (San Xavier District) on the Tohono O’odham reservation, as it still does today. There is also a small giftshop here.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Tumacacori National Historical Park, 1891 East Frontage Road, Tumacacori, AZ 85640
This Mission dates back to the 1700s & is quite relaxing to walk the grounds exploring within the walls. The Tumacácori mission complex was originally protected as Tumacácori National Monument, in 1908 by President Teddy Roosevelt. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. You can spend time walking the grounds and exploring inside the walls of the mission.
Duration: 1 hour
