Arizona
Signature City Phoenix-Scottsdale
Program No. 21299RJ
Get an insider’s view on Arizona’s Valley of the Sun as you join experts to explore world-renowned cultural institutions, unique desert landscapes and historic Old Town Scottsdale.
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Participant Reviews
Based on 22 Reviews
SHOWING
A great program and Bob and Maggie were great guides. Great group too. I only wish it hadn’t been colder than normal
— Review left February 10, 2025
This is a short 4-1/2 day program that hits the highlights of Phoenix and Scottsdale. Bob Doehnert, our group leader, was friendly, outgoing and well-organized. The program covers the history of the area, including Native Americans, cowboys, and how Phoenix gets its water. My favorite activities were hiking in the Desert Botanical Garden and exploring the Musical Instruments Museum.
— Review left February 2, 2025
This was a very interesting program. Our guides and bus driver were excellent. I was amazed by the Musical Instrument Museum even though I don’t consider myself to be musical.
— Review left February 2, 2025
A wonderful way to get acquainted with the Valley of the Sun and all it has to offer!
— Review left February 1, 2025
I'm a widowed senior. My trip was spot on and a very good time. It was so nice to have everything planned and taken care of. I am recommending Road Scholar to all of my friends. The guide, hotel and itinerary were great. Thank you for a job well done and very nice time.
— Review left February 13, 2024
Great trip one of the Best of my 25 Road Scholar adventures. Chuck Perkins
— Review left February 10, 2024
A wonderful experience. The museums visited were great and the area was attractive. Highly recommended.
— Review left February 10, 2024
A fabulous itinerary with a variety of high quality visits.
— Review left November 14, 2023
The Phoenix Scottsdale trip was very enjoyable and gave us a very informative look into Arizona and the American West.
— Review left November 13, 2023
Bob and Maggie Doehnert were outstanding as our group leaders. This was an excellent trip with a great mix of activities and free time. Enjoyed visiting the main sites of the area (such as Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West is a UNESCO World Heritage Sites), but also loved some of the other less known places (the Arizona Falls, the war memorials on the capital's grounds, etc.). Food was consistently good. The hotel (Hilton Garden Inn) had a very convenient location and better than typical hotel breakfasts (recommend the made-to-order omelets). I booked the trip for the visits to art museums (which I loved), but the unexpected highlight was the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM). Highly recommend this program!
— Review left November 12, 2023
The Road Scholar "Phoenix,Arizona Signature City was an Outstanding & Fun Experience
— Review left February 20, 2023
Our time in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area was delightful and exceeded our expectations. Great program, interesting museums and excellent meals! We enjoyed discovering this city with the benefit of "someone else" doing the driving. Our bus driver, Karen was a highlight of our experience. She is from the Navajo Nation and was willing to share her inspiring life story with us. Our Group Leader, Mary Best was terrific.
— Review left February 17, 2023
I learned a great deal about the history, culture, people and issues facing the city. And the experience was beyond the educational for it was a positive personal experience shared with others. And I think our leader was superb.
— Review left February 12, 2023
This was a wonderful trip? We had a first-class coordinator in Bob Doehnert and a wonderful/engaging bus driver (Karen Begay). And extremely pleasant folks on the trip. What's more, the evening speakers were great. We especially liked the tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West, the Musical Instrument Museum, the Phoenix Art Museum, and the Western Spirit Museum. Staying at a hotel in Scottsdale was a big plus, as well. Looking forward to another Road Scholar trip.
— Review left February 11, 2023
The Phoenix museums were outstanding as were their docents. The January weather in Phoenix was especially welcomed by the folks from the cold and stormy parts of the country.
— Review left February 8, 2023
Being in the warm sun of Arizona for the week was great! Flexibility - in what I wanted to partake in / or not partake in is my kind of trip. Thanks Road Scholar. karen borchardt
— Review left February 22, 2020
he Phoenix-Scottsdale trip far exceeded my expectations in terms of the variety of places we visited -and information I learned. The museums were first rate, the accommodations super and the group leader great!
— Review left February 10, 2020
Well run program with a great introduction to various museums in the greater Phoenix area.
— Review left January 31, 2020
We just took our first Road Scholar trip - Signature Cities, Phoenix. At least 4 of the "highlights" would have almost justified the trip alone. I came away realizing that there are so many places I could visit, enjoy, and learn from with Road Scholar.
— Review left March 2, 2019
I've been coming to the Phoenix/Scottsdale area for years to visit family, and had previously visited some of the locations on the itinerary. However, the opportunity to see recently opened museums and have docent conducted tours made the experience much more valuable. Don't miss the Musical Instrument Museum!!
— Review left January 29, 2019
It was fun to see many new facilities in Phoenix and Scottsdale. If you haven’t been there for a few years, consider this trip. The Musical Instrument Museum, organized by the countries of the world, is especially impressive.
— Review left January 25, 2019
This was ;my first experience with Road Scholar. I will definitely be looking for my next trip. For tailored to individual/group interest, convenience, affordability and overall value, I highly recommend this service.
— Review left January 12, 2019