🌵 Weekend Escape: 2-Day Tucson Itinerary (Jan 19-20 Adventure!)

Day 1: Culture & Science 1️⃣ St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Monastery ☦️ Dress Code: Women—headscarves & long skirts 🧕 (provided); Men—no restrictions. Bonus: Grab a blessed tangerine at the gate! 🍊 Don’t miss Prophet Elias’ Chapel (within walking distance). 2️⃣ Biosphere 2 🌍 *50-min tour* (book ahead + download their app for audio guides!). 3️⃣ University of Arizona 🅰️ + Pima County Historic Courthouse ⚖️ Stroll through campus & snap pics of Tucson’s historic heart. Day 2: Desert Wonders 1️⃣ San Xavier del Bac Mission ⛪ Baroque beauty (Note: Main entrance was under renovation 😢). Climb Grotto Hill for epic views! 2️⃣ Colossal Cave Mountain Park 💎 *50-min cave tour* (tickets required—book early!). 3️⃣ Saguaro National Park 🌵 Hike any trail (time-permitting)—Golden Hour = MAGIC. 🏜️✨ #Arizona #Tucson #TravelGuide #DesertVibes #NationalParks #HiddenGems #UArizona #CactusAdventures