Itinerary
Dates: November 26 – 30, 2025
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Day 1 – Wednesday, Nov 26 | Phoenix Arrival & Sunset
•✈ Arrival in Phoenix – Airport pickup
•🌵 Desert Botanical Garden – Explore Arizona’s unique desert plants
•🌄 Phoenix “Hole-in-the-Rock” Sunset Hike – Easy 15-min walk with a beautiful city view
•🍽 Casual Dinner nearby (optional)
Overnight: Phoenix
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Day 2 – Thursday, Nov 27 | Hiking & Thanksgiving
•🌅 South Mountain Morning Hike – Gentle trails, panoramic city views
•🦃 Thanksgiving Feast at Maysa’s House – Celebrate together with delicious food
•🚗 Depart for Flagstaff (approx. 2 hrs 15 min drive)
Overnight: Flagstaff
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Day 3 – Friday, Nov 28 | Grand Canyon Day
•☕ Breakfast in Flagstaff
•🚗 Drive to Grand Canyon (approx. 2 hrs)
•🏞 Grand Canyon National Park – Scenic viewpoints (Mather Point, Desert View, Yavapai Point), light rim walk, photos
•🌌 Return to Flagstaff – Evening at leisure
Overnight: Flagstaff
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Day 4 – Saturday, Nov 29 | Sedona Red Rocks
•🍳 Breakfast in Flagstaff
•🚗 Drive to Sedona (approx. 45 min)
•🥾 Sedona Hikes – Suggested: Bell Rock or Cathedral Rock (short hikes with great views)
•🛍 Explore Sedona Downtown & Local Market – Arts, crystals, Native American crafts
•🌅 Scenic Drive Back to Flagstaff
Overnight: Flagstaff
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Day 5 – Sunday, Nov 30 | Departure
•🍽 Breakfast in Flagstaff
•🚗 Drive back to Phoenix (approx. 2 hrs 15 min)
•✈ Departure from Phoenix Airport
