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Corpus Christi
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Denver
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Houston
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New Orleans
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San Antonio
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South Padre Island
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Boston
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Central Florida
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Chicago
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Hawaii
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Indianapolis
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Kansas City
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Los Angeles
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Memphis / Nashville
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New York
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Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg
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San Diego
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San Francisco
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Seattle
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St. Louis
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Washington D.C.
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INTERNATIONAL Ireland
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Italy
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United Kingdom
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In legendary San Antonio, history and culture provide a remarkable backdrop to modern attractions. From its River Walk and 18th century Spanish colonial missions (a newly designated UNESCO World Heritage Site) to Sea World, Six Flags Fiesta Texas and the celebrated Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, young scholars have the unique opportunity to experience the old and the new – all in one visit. It’s what makes San Antonio a spotlightdestination or the artist in all of us.
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San Anton Sample Itineraries 1-Night Day 1 Arrive in San Antonio Showcase of Music performance Small group shopping, sightseeing, and lunch on the San Antonio River Walk San Antonio Riverboat Tours Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe Check-in to hotel Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Six Flags Fiesta Texas Lunch & Dinner at Six Flags Fiesta Texas Awards Ceremony Depart for home
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2-Nights Day 1 Arrive in San Antonio Tour of The Alamo Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Shopping on River Walk and Lunch at Margaritaville Visit the Tower of the Americas Riverboat Cruise Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe Check-in to hotel Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Showcase of Music performance Six Flags Fiesta Texas Lunch & Dinner at Six Flags Fiesta Texas Awards Ceremony Day 3 Breakfast at hotel Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Lunch & Dinner at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Depart for home
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San Antonio River Walk The River Walk, known locally as Paseo del Rio, is lined with numerous restaurants, hotels, museums, and attractions. It is a network of two parallel walkways along the banks of the San Antonio River. Located one story beneath street level, it winds through approximately five miles of downtown San Antonio. Director’s Choice Tour & Travel can easily assist with group reservations at many of the Riverwalk venues. SeaWorld San Antonio More than fun, SeaWorld San Antonio provides a one-of-a-kind experience where the thrill of rollercoasters is combined with SeaWorld’s mission to help inspire guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. Get up close with a bottlenose dolphin, visit Shamu Theater for a killer whale encounter, learn about SeaWorld’s many rescue missions, or just enjoy world class entertainment and a wide variety of dining. NEW in 2017, Wave Breaker: The Rescue Coaster. Join the heroics of the SeaWorld Rescue Team as you race into action 60 feet over water on a high-speed jet ski style adventure to help save animals. The Alamo “Remember the Alamo” became a rallying cry for early Texans in their fight for independence from Mexico. One of the most famous battles in history took place at this abandoned 18th-century mission. Today the Alamo has been restored to its original condition and is easily the city’s most famous attraction. Hard Rock Cafe Situated along the famous San Antonio Riverwalk, the Hard Rock Cafe features three floors of patios. Be on the lookout for the slow-moving tourist boats below. Six Flags Fiesta Texas Six Flags Fiesta Texas is the ultimate family destination in South Texas with more than 50 thrilling rides and the best in top-tier entertainment. Non-adjudicated performances in this park are available through Music Across Texas.
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8 9 9 Sample Itineraries 1-Night Day 1 Arrive in Corpus Christi Check-in to hotel Dinner at Pier 99 Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Scholastic Music Festival performance Lunch and free time at the beach Dinner at Joe’s Crab Shack Depart for home
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Day 1 Arrive in Corpus Christi Check-in to hotel Dinner at Landry’s
Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Scholastic Music Festival performance Hurricane Alley Waterpark Lunch at Hurricane Alley Dinner at Landry’s
Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Scholastic Music Festival performance USS Lexington Tour and lunch Texas State Aquarium Tour Dinner at Pier 99
Day 3 Breakfast at hotel Texas State Aquarium Tour USS Lexington Tour Lunch at USS Lexington Depart for home
Day 3 Breakfast at hotel Schlitterbahn Waterpark Lunch at Schlitterbahn Waterpark Free time at the beach Hooks baseball game Dinner at baseball game
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Day 4 Breakfast at hotel Free time at the beach Depart for home
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Texas State Aquarium View thousands of animals representing over 300 species from the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas. Volunteer guides are stationed throughout the Aquarium to explain exhibits and answer questions. Schlitterbahn Waterpark With Texas’ incessant heat and humidity, folks can’t seem to get enough water parks. Schlitterbahn in Corpus Christi offers plenty of fun ways to escape from the South Texas heat. USS Lexington Museum on the Bay Nicknamed “The Blue Ghost,” the USS Lexington is an Essex-class aircraft carrier built during World War II for the U.S. Navy. Following her retirement nearly 50 years later, the Lexington now serves as a floating museum dedicated to the men and women who served aboard her. Enjoy a self-guided tour and witness a dramatic re-enactment in the 3D Mega Theater.
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2-Night Houston/Galveston Day 1 Arrive in Houston Kemah Boardwalk Dinner at Kemah Boardwalk Check-in to hotel
1-Night Houston Day 1 Arrive in Houston Check-in to hotel Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe ComedySportz Improv or Broadway Show Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Scholastic Music Festival performance Shopping, Sightseeing, and Lunch at Houston Galleria Museum of Fine Arts Dinner at Buca di Beppo Depart for home
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Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Scholastic Music Festival performance Texas Seaport Museum and The Elissa Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum Lunch and Attractions at Moody Gardens Dinner and Rides at Pleasure Pier Day 3 Breakfast at hotel Space Center Houston Lunch at Space Houston Depart for home
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Houston Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier Featuring waterfront fun and entertainment like no other Gulf Coast destination, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, a wide selection of food venues and retail shops. Space Center Houston From its dramatic history and exciting present, to its compelling future, Space Center Houston allows visitors to experience the wonders of space. The unparalleled exhibits, attractions, special presentations, and hands-on activities tell the story of NASA’s manned space flight program.
Kemah Boardwalk Located just 20 miles from downtown Houston, the Kemah Boardwalk is home to fabulous waterfront restaurants, amusements, charming retail stores, and a few seaside shows. Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark Splash into one of the hottest, coolest times in Texas! This Schlitterbahn park features uphill water coasters, water slides, kids’ playgrounds, whitewater rapids, a wave pool, hot tubs and the Boogie Bahn Surf Ride.
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South Padre Sample Itineraries 1-Night Day 1 Arrive in South Padre Island Check-in to hotel Padre Style Luau and Cruise Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Showcase of Music performance Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark Lunch at Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark Awards Ceremony, Picnic, and DJ Dance at Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark Depart for home
2-Nights Day 1 Arrive in South Padre Island Check-in to hotel Dinner at Louie’s Backyard Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Showcase of Music performance Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark Lunch at Schlitterbahn Awards Ceremony, Picnic, and DJ Dance at Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark Day 3 Breakfast at hotel Eco-Tours Dolphin Watching Cruise Lunch at Blackbeard’s Depart for home
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Day 1 Arrive in South Padre Island Check-in to hotel BBQ Dinner Cruise
Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Showcase of Music performance Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark Lunch at Schlitterbahn Awards Ceremony, Picnic, and DJ Dance at Schlitterbahn Waterpark Day 3 Breakfast at hotel Eco-Tours Dolphin Watching Cruise Free time at the beach and lunch on your own Dinner at Louie’s Backyard Day 4 Breakfast at hotel Amphibious Vehicle Land and Sea Tour Lunch at Blackbeard’s Depart for home
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Awards Ceremony at Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark
Conclude your day of fun by attending the exciting awards ceremony at Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark.
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iscover a 10,000 acre nature lover’s paradise at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, and explore the park by horseback, wildlife tram, Segway, bicycle or on foot. Dogwood Canyon has recently added other exciting attractions. A salvaged grain mill is powered by Little Indian Creek and extends into an artifact hall and stunning restaurant. You and your group can enjoy a meal at the Canyon Mill or along the trail while you take in the stunning views that surround. A Nature & Conservation Center provides interactive classrooms and connects to an impressive two-story treehouse built by Animal Planet’s Treehouse Masters. The new Little Indian Stables feature spectacular trails that allow you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Ozarks. Call or visit the website to learn more about this national treasure.
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Sample Itineraries 2-Nights Day 1 Arrive in Branson Dinner at Florentina’s Ristorante Italiano Clay Cooper’s Country Music Express Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Showcase of Music performance Silver Dollar City Lunch at Silver Dollar City Dinner & Awards Ceremony at Dixie Stampede Day 3 Breakfast at hotel Titanic Museum Depart for home
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Day 1 Arrive in Branson Showboat Branson Belle Dinner Cruise Check-in to hotel Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Showcase of Music performance The Track Family Fun Park and Branson Ferris Wheel Lunch at the Track Family Fun Park Afternoon show at The Starlite Theatre Dinner and Awards Ceremony at Dixie Stampede Day 3 Breakfast at hotel Silver Dollar City Lunch at Silver Dollar City Dinner at McFarlain’s The Haygoods Day 4 Breakfast at hotel Titanic Museum Depart for home
Showcase of Music Awards Ceremony Participants in the Showcase of Music Festival will receive their awards at Dixie Stampede featuring a very unique presentation ceremony.
Silver Dollar City A day in Silver Dollar City takes you back in time to an 1880’s craft village. Throughout the park, artists demonstrate a variety of old-time crafts, such as: glass blowing, basket weaving, and blacksmithing. Consistently ranked as one of the best theme parks in America, Silver Dollar City features 30 thrilling rides, 60 unique craft shops, and 40 shows daily.
Showboat Branson Belle The Showboat Branson Belle, a beautiful turn-of-the-century style paddle boat, offers guests a breathtaking view of Branson’s Table Rock Lake. Enjoy panoramic views and a mouth watering dinner accompanied by live entertainment ranging from comedy to music to acrobats.
Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction 32 magnificent horses and a cast of top-notch riders thrill you with daring feats of trick riding and friendly competition. As the action begins, you’ll be served a home cooked, four-course feast.
The Haygoods The energy and excitement never stops at the Haygood Family Show. These seven brothers & one sister combine acappella harmony, incredible instruments, gymnastics, and dance in Branson’s hottest production.
Titanic Museum Expect to see Titanic in a whole new light. Unlike traveling exhibits, the Titanic Museum is a permanent two-story museum attraction shaped like Titanic herself. The museum features 20 galleries and more than 400 priceless artifacts once belonging to Titanic’s passengers.
Ride the Ducks Quack along for this 70-minute, one-of-a-kind tour of the Ozarks. Journey from the top of a mountain to the waters of Table Rock Lake. Your entertaining captain mixes fun, music, and history into an interactive Branson experience.
The Track Family Fun Park Amusement center with go-karts, mini-golf, bumper boats, kids rides, and wooden tracks, for a mix between a go-kart ride and a roller coaster.
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Colorado Springs Sample Itineraries 2-Nights Day 1 Arrive in Colorado Springs Check-in to hotel Dinner at the Mason Jar Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Pikes Peak Cog Railway Box lunch on Pikes Peak Shopping in Manitou Springs Garden of the Gods Dinner at Rudy’s BBQ Rock Climbing lessons Day 3 Breakfast at hotel Scholastic Music Festival performance U.S. Olympic Training Center Air Force Academy Self-Guided Tour Depart for home
3-Nights Day 1 Arrive in Colorado Springs Check-in to hotel Dinner at Fargo’s Pizza Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Pike’s Peak Cog Railway Lunch and Shopping in Manitou Springs Garden of the Gods Dinner at the Mason Jar Rock Climbing lessons
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Premier Performance Hall Pikes Peak Center
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3-Nights Day 1 Oak Alley Plantation Lunch at Oak Alley Plantation Arrive in New Orleans Dinner Hard Rock Cafe Haunted History Tour Check-in to hotel Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Scholastic Music Festival performance Shopping, sightseeing, and lunch in the French Quarter Dinner at Bubba Gump’s Day 4 Breakfast at hotel Mardi Gras World tour Depart for home
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National World War ll Museum The National World War II Museum is located minutes away from New Orleans’ Central Business District. This museum, which maintains an affiliation with the Smithsonian Institute, focuses on the American contribution to the Allied victory in World War II. Highlights include a detailed look into the D-Day Invasion in Normandy, a Douglas C-47, and a 4-D film. Aquarium of the Americas Located on the Mississippi River, the Aquarium of the Americas immerses you in an underwater world. The colors of a Caribbean reef come alive in a walk-through tunnel, while our penguins and southern sea otters enchant you with their antics. Touch a stingray, feed a parakeet, and marvel at gigantic sharks, tarpon, and rays in the 400,000-gallon Gulf of Mexico Exhibit. Oak Alley Plantation Located on the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Oak Alley Plantation is one of the most iconic and photographed plantations in Louisiana. Tour the grounds — which feature 300 year-old oak trees — and the Antebellum-era mansion. A performance option and boxed lunch are also available. Haunted History Tour in French Quarter Explore the grim and ghastly deeds of the old French Quarter as you escape into the past as offbeat, theatrical tour guides provide you with an eerie, chilling yet fun-filled adventure! Creole Queen Dinner Cruise Step on board the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen for an evening cruise down the Mississippi River. The sounds of a lively jazz band fill the air as you enjoy an authentic Creole buffet.
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Day 1 Arrive in Atlanta Martin Luther King National Historic Site Lunch in downtown Atlanta Georgia Aquarium CNN Studio Tour Centennial Olympic Park World of Coca-Cola Medieval Times Check into hotel Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Performance Six Flags Over Georgia Lunch and dinner at the park Day 3 Breakfast at hotel High Museum of Art Stone Mountain Park Lunch at Stone Mountain Park Shopping at Underground Atlanta Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe Depart for home
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Georgia Aquarium Dive into a one-of-a-kind aquatic experience at the Georgia Aquarium, where imaginations go to play. At the world’s largest aquarium, you’ll discover graceful beluga whales, spectacular whale sharks, playful penguins, and aquatic animals from around the globe.
Centennial Olympic Park Built for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, this public park remains a bustling center of activity in downtown Atlanta. The most distinct feature of the park is the Fountain of Rings, one of the most recognized and photographed landmarks in Georgia.
Inside CNN Studio Tour Tour the core of CNN Worldwide for an up-close look at global news in the making. This 55-minute guided walking tour offers behind-the-scenes views of Atlanta’s CNN studios and an exclusive glimpse of news and broadcasting in action.
Six Flags Over Georgia Six Flags Over Georgia, the largest of its kind in the state, features a wonderful collection of rides and coasters. The 100-acre amusement park includes: wooden roller coasters, bone-rattling hyper coasters, and traditional theme park rides.
World of Coca-Cola Experience the intriguing World of Coca-Cola. The museum features a multi-sensory 4-D theater, 1880’s soda fountain, and live-action bottling line. Don’t miss “Taste It!,” an exhibit which gives you the opportunity to sample more than 100 different soft drinks from around the world.
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Stone Mountain Park Located on 3,200 acres of natural beauty and just 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta, Stone Mountain Park features a wide variety of activities. Highlights include: the World’s largest exposed granite monolith, Scenic Railroad, and Summit Skyride.
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3-Nights Day 1 Arrive in Boston Boston Tea Party Museum and Ships Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe Shear Madness Check-in to hotel Day 2 Breakfast at hotel New England Aquarium and Whale Watching Lunch at Faneuil Hall Freedom Trail Walking Tour Spirit Dinner Cruise Day 3 Breakfast at hotel Sightseeing and Lunch in Salem JFK Presidential Library Dinner at Cheers Blue Man Group Day 4 Breakfast at hotel Plimouth Plantation Lunch at Plimouth Plantation Tour of Lexington and Concord Depart for home
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Walt Disney World® Resort Imagine the ultimate student travel destination where all of your Disney dreams come true! Unlike any other place on earth, the Walt Disney World® Resort provides a magical experience for students of all ages. Theme Parks with outstanding recreational opportunities, unparalleled educational adventures, unforgettable performance opportunities, fabulous dining and unique shopping are all contained in a place where students are invited to join their Disney friends for the trip of a lifetime.
Universal Orlando® Resort Universal Studios Florida® features cutting-edge attractions based on pop culture icons and Hollywood blockbuster films that transport visitors into a highly imaginative world where they can leap through the screen and become the star. Universal’s Islands of Adventure® features some of the most thrilling and innovative rides and attractions ever made on spectacularly theme islands, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™
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Should I stay on or off property? When staying in Central Florida, it is important to consider whether or not you will have your group stay at the Walt Disney World® Resort. If you are flying into Orlando, it may be beneficial to stay at the Walt Disney World® Resort. Guests staying on-property have access to Disney’s Magical Express (to and from the Orlando International Airport) and Disney Transportation throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort. If you are bussing to Orlando, and already have a motorcoach chartered for your group, you might save money by staying off-property and using your own motorcoaches.
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Sample Itineraries 1-Night Day 1 Arrive in Denver Check into hotel Dinner at Buca di Beppo Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Denver Museum of Nature & Science Lunch at the 16th Street Mall Tour the U.S. Mint Visit the Colorado State Capitol Attend a Colorado Rockies game Dinner at the ballpark Depart for home 2-Night Day 1 Arrive in Denver Check into hotel Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe
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Sample Itinerary 6-Nights Day 1 Arrive in Honolulu Fresh flower lei greeting at airport Check-in to hotel Pizza party and orientation Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Ali’i Polynesian tour with lunch and beach activities Shopping at Ala Moana shopping center BBQ dinner at the beach Day 3 Breakfast at hotel Performance at Pearl Harbor Group photo and lunch at Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor Memorial Museum and Visitor’s Center and Arizona Memorial Pali Lookout and National Memorial Dinner at Buca di Beppo
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Snorkeling Tour Snorkeling is one of the most popular activities in the Aloha State. If you think a land or aerial tour of Hawaii provides spectacular scenery, try taking in the views just below the ocean’s surface. Glide effortlessly along the gentle currents and see brilliantly colored fish, green sea turtles, exotic coral reef beds and more of Hawaii’s undersea life. And the good news is, there are great snorkeling spots across the island.
Waikiki Beach Located on the south shore of Honolulu, the world-famous neighborhood of Waikiki was once a playground for Hawaiian royalty. Known in Hawaiian as “spouting waters,” Waikiki was introduced to the world when its first hotel, the Moana Surfrider, was built on its shores in 1901. Today, Waikiki is Oahu’s main hotel and resort area and a vibrant gathering place for visitors from around the world. Along the main strip of Kalakaua Avenue, you’ll find world-class shopping, dining, entertainment and activities. Diamond Head State Monument Hiking Tour The trail to the summit of Le’ahi (Hawaiian name for Diamond Head Crater) was built in 1908 as part of Oahu’s coastal defense system. At the summit, you’ll see bunkers on the crater rim and a navigational lighthouse built in 1917 along the coast outside the crater. The postcard view of the shoreline of southeastern Oahu from Koko Head to Wai’anae is stunning, and during winter may include passing humpback whales. Catamaran Sailing Catamaran sailing is one of the most popular activities in Hawaii. Catamaran sailing provides you and your students with a comfortable, smooth sailing experience. The catamarans can also safely pick up some speed and give you the true feeling of sailing, without leaning or being splashed by rough water.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Museum Within the grounds of Pearl Harbor are a number of exhibits, displays, memorials, and museums, honoring not only the 1,177 victims of the Japanese attacks, but all of those who bravely served in World War II. Built over the wreckage of the USS Arizona, the Memorial is a sobering experience where visitors to Hawaii come to pay their respects. The USS Missouri Battleship and the Pacific Aviation Museum are located on Ford Island, offering unique insights into the war. The USS Bowfin Submarine takes visitors through the narrow corridors of an integral war vessel which was often submerged for months at a time. Ali’i Polynesian Tour This private island time will include volleyball, canoeing, kayaking, horseshoes, badminton, sunbathing, laying in hammocks and more! Buffet menu includes BBQ Pulled Pork, Teriyaki Chicken, Baked Beans, Rice, Salad, Pineapple and Dessert. North Shore Tour Oahu’s North Shore Beaches are world famous for its winter surf swells at beaches including Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach. Surfers all over the island, and the world, will tell you these beaches are perfect for a relaxing day spent swimming, soaking up the rays, and cooking out.
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The highlight of any Indianapolis trip is the once-in-a-lifetime performance opportunities the city offers band students, including the National Concert Band Festival and Bands of America Grand Nationals. Director’s Choice has extensive experience planning events of this magnitude and would love to be a part of that process for your band program.
Sample Itinerary Day 1 Rehearsals, clinics, and performances at Bands of America National Concert Band Festival Lunch at hotel Attend opening ceremonies for National Concert Band Festival Check into hotel Dinner at hotel Student and Director Social Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Indiana War Memorial Museum Lunch at hotel Rehearsals, clinics, and performances at Bands of America National Concert Band Festival Dinner at hotel Attend Concert Day 3 Breakfast at hotel Check out of hotel Rehearsals, clinics, and performances at Bands of America National Concert Band Festival Lunch at Old Spaghetti Factory Rhythm! Discovery Center Indianapolis Museum of Art Dinner at hotel Awards Ceremony Attend Concert Depart for home
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Sample Itinerary 2–NIGHTS Day 1 Arrive in Kansas City Check into hotel Dinner at New Theatre Restaurant Kansas City Symphony concert Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Performance American Jazz Museum Small group sightseeing and lunch at Kansas City Power & Light District Hallmark Visitor’s Center Tour Dinner at Arthur Bryant’s BBQ Kansas City Symphony or Kansas City Royals baseball game Day 3 Breakfast at hotel Worlds of Fun or Schlitterbahn Waterpark Lunch at Worlds of Fun or Schlitterbahn Depart for home
KC Power & Light District With more than 50 unique, captivating restaurants, shops and entertainment venues, the Kansas City Power & Light District offers something for everyone. Walk through the eight blocks of the Power & Light District, and you will discover a variety of local boutiques carrying the latest fashions and trends. New Theatre Restaurant The New Theatre Restaurant is a dinner theatre presenting Broadway comedies and musicals, featuring stars from TV, film and stage. Worlds of Fun Worlds of Fun is themed to Jules Verne’s “Around the World in 80 Days” and follows an international theme in its five worlds: Scandinavia, The Orient, Americana, Europa and Africa. American Jazz Museum Located in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District in Kansas City, Missouri, the American Jazz Museum showcases the sights and sounds of jazz through interactive exhibits and films, the Changing Gallery exhibit space, Horace M. Peterson lll Visitors Center, Blue Room Jazz Club, and the Gem Theater.
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Sample Itinerary 3-Nights Day 1 Arrive in Memphis Performance Opportunity Graceland Mansion Tour and lunch Sun Studio Tour Shopping and sightseeing in downtown Memphis Memphis BBQ dinner Check-in to hotel Day 2 Breakfast at hotel National Civil Rights Museum Lunch at Hard Rock Cafe Depart for Nashville Arrive in Nashville Dinner and Line Dancing at Wildhorse Saloon Day 3 Breakfast at hotel Country Music Hall of Fame RCA Studio tour Lunch at Margaritaville Shopping and Sightseeing in downtown Nashville Dinner at Joe’s Crab Shack Nashville Symphony or Ghost Tour Day 4 Breakfast at hotel Visit The Hermitage General Jackson Lunch Cruise Shopping and sightseeing at Opry Mills Mall and Gaylord Hotel Performance at Grand Ole Opry Dinner at Rainforest Cafe Grand Ole Opry Stage Show and backstage tour Depart for home
Grand Ole Opry Nothing says “Nashville” like a night at the Grand Ole Opry. What began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is now an entertainment phenomenon showcasing a mix of country music greats -- new stars, superstars, and legends. Country Music Hall of Fame Follow the rhythm of country music past and present to the home of priceless artifacts, dynamic exhibitions, Nashville’s most legendary recording studio, and more. Experience true Southern hospitality and a journey you’ll never forget! Sun Studio Come find out the history of the most famous recording studio in the world, where the blending of Blues and Country music came together in the ‘Big Bang’ of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Graceland Museum Walk in the footsteps of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll at Elvis’ home, Graceland. The full Graceland experience will take you from Elvis’ humble beginnings through his rise to superstardom. Wildhorse Saloon The world-famous Wildhorse Saloon is located on historic 2nd Ave in downtown Nashville. The saloon is filled with three floors of action packed fun, live entertainment, Southern cuisine, line dancing and more!
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Sample Itineraries 3-Nights Day 1 Arrive in New York City Shopping and sightseeing in Times Square Dinner at Planet Hollywood Group photo in Times Square Check-in to hotel Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Guided tour of New York City Lunch at Puglia in Little Italy Shopping and sightseeing in Chinatown/Little Italy Dinner at John’s Pizzeria Broadway Show Day 3 Breakfast at hotel Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum Shopping, sightseeing, and lunch in 5th Avenue/Rockefeller Center Area Top of the Rock Observation Deck Dinner at Carmine’s Metropolitan Opera Day 4 Breakfast at hotel Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island Lunch in Lower Manhattan National September 11th Memorial & Museum One World Observatory Depart for home
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4-Nights Day 1 Arrive in New York City Shopping and sightseeing in Times Square Dinner at Heartland Brewery Group Photo in Times Square Check-in to hotel Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Guided tour of New York City Lunch at Puglia in Little Italy Shopping and sightseeing in Chinatown/Little Italy Hornblower Dinner Cruise Day 3 Breakfast at hotel Broadway Workshop Empire State Building and Observation Deck Shopping and sightseeing in Macy’s/Herald Square area Dinner at John’s Pizzeria Broadway Show Day 4 Breakfast at hotel Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island National September 11th Memorial & Museum Lunch in Lower Manhattan Visit one of many New York City Museums Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe New York Philharmonic Day 5 Breakfast on your own Shopping and sightseeing 5th Avenue Lunch in Rockefeller Center area Sightseeing in Central Park Depart for home
Top of the Rock Observation Deck Experience New York history and scenery culminating with the best views of New York City including the newly renovated, three-tiered observation deck on the 67th, 69th, and 70th floors of Rockefeller Plaza.
Statue of Liberty Cruise For nearly 130 years, the Statue of Liberty has stood on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. A gift from France to the United States, she continues to serve as a symbol of the freedom and democracy that the United States represents.
Times Square Known colloquially as “The Crossroads of the World” and “The Great White Way,” Times Square is a major commercial intersection in central Manhattan at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue. It is a popular New York City attraction, especially among tourists. Times Square is home to many attractions, including ABC’s Times Square Studios and Planet Hollywood.
Chinatown/Little Italy Located in Manhattan, Chinatown contains one of the largest concentrations of Chinese people in the Western Hemisphere. The area, also one of the first ethnic enclaves in the United States, is known for its authentic Chinese restaurants, specialty shops, and markets. Immediately adjacent to Chinatown is Little Italy, New York’s historic center of Italian culture.
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National 9/11 Memorial & Museum The National September 11th Memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honor to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terrorists attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993.
Guided Tour of New York City Our guides are expertly trained to provide you and your students with an educational, entertaining, energetic and engaging tour experience. They are knowledgeable and passionate New Yorkers who are proud to share colorful stories about the city’s culture, diversity, energy, and strength.
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Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Sample Itinerary 3-Nights Day 1 Arrive in Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg The Track Recreation Center Dinner at Dixie Stampede Check-in to hotel Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Dollywood Lunch at Dollywood Lumberjack Feud Dinner & Show Day 3 Breakfast at hotel Whitewater rafting in the Smoky Mountains Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park with lunch Shopping, sightseeing, and dinner in Downtown Gatlinburg Day 4 Breakfast at hotel Titanic Museum Lunch at Hard Rock Depart for home
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Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction features 32 magnificent horses, trick riding and audience participation on a grand scale, all served with a fabulous four-course feast.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park It’s the most visited National Park in the United States. It’s so big that scientists are still discovering some of the plant and animal species that live there. The park is home to more than 1,500 bears, so keep your eyes open when hiking the Smoky Mountain trails. Nothing beats seeing a bear in the park, and there are plenty of other breathtaking sights including waterfalls, winding valleys and century-old architecture.
Dollywood Dollywood, The Smoky Mountain Family Adventure, is Tennessee’s number one attraction featuring 130 acres of incredible rides, spectacular shows, heritage crafts and fun for you and your group.
Lumberjack Feud Dinner & Show Lumberjack Feud is not your ordinary dinner show. It will have your group on the edge of their seats with competing lumberjack athletes, zip lines, draft horses, flying TimberDogs and mischievous bears! Enjoy a picnic full of mouth-watering mesquite baked chicken, BBQ Ribs, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, dinner roll and strawberry shortcake.
Titanic Museum Expect to see Titanic in a whole new light. Unlike traveling exhibits, the Titanic Museum is a permanent two-story museum attraction shaped like Titanic herself. The museum features 20 galleries and more than 400 priceless artifacts once belonging to Titanic’s passengers.
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3 - Nights Day 1 Arrive in San Diego San Diego Zoo Lunch at San Diego Zoo Dinner at Buca di Beppo Check into hotel Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Performance SeaWorld Lunch and dinner at SeaWorld Broadway Show Check into hotel Day 3 Breakfast at hotel Small group sightseeing, shopping, beach time, and lunch at Mission Beach area Shopping at Seaport Village Dinner Cruise Day 4 Breakfast at hotel USS Midway Lunch at Hard Rock Cafe Depart for home Contact us for your custom San Diego itinerary.
USS Midway Museum Create a once in a lifetime memory exploring the USS Midway, the U.S. Navy’s longest serving aircraft carrier. Imagine living aboard a floating city at sea with 4,500 shipmates by exploring the galleys, officer’s country, sleeping quarters and the four acre flight deck. Admission includes a self-guided audio tour to over 60 locations from the engine room to control tower, narrated by Midway sailors who lived or worked in each. DJ Dinner Cruise A two-and-a-half-hour Flagship dinner cruise features fine dining, good music and spectacular nighttime views of the San Diego skyline. San Diego Zoo An urban paradise for all ages, the San Diego Zoo is a must-see in Southern California. Spend the day monkeying around in a tropical oasis as you and your group visit amazing habitats for animals such as gorillas, tigers, sun bears, flamingos, mandrills, polar bears, birds of paradise, giant tortoises, leopards and more. SeaWorld San Diego Experience amazing shows, and thrilling rides like Journey to Atlantis, Shipwreck Rapids and Wild Arctic. Dive into the world of sea turtles at Turtle Reef, an attraction featuring a 280,000-gallon aquarium with up to 60 threatened sea turtles species.
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SAMPLE ITINERARY 3–NIGHTS Day 1 Arrive in San Francisco Small Group shopping, sightseeing, and lunch at Pier 39 San Francisco Bay Cruise Performance Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe Check into Hotel Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Muir Woods National Monument Lunch in Sausalito Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge Dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. San Francisco Symphony Day 3 Breakfast at hotel Small group shopping, sightseeing, and lunch on your own at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk California’s Great America Dinner at California’s Great America Day 4 Breakfast at hotel California Academy of the Sciences Lunch at Buca di Beppo Roaring Camp Steam Train & Meal Depart for home CALL FOR YOUR CUSTOM ITINERARY.
MUIR WOODS NATIONAL MONUMENT Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Muir Woods National Monument features majestic Coastal redwood trees, some of the largest and oldest in the world. Scenic hiking trails and interpretive displays highlight trees reaching over 250 ft tall and dating back to 850 A.D. CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF THE SCIENCES Located in Golden Gate Park, the California Academy of Sciences combines an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum under one roof. FISHERMAN’S WHARF One of the busiest and well-known tourist attractions in the western United States, Fisherman’s Wharf is best known as the location of Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, the Anchorage, and the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE Over the bay lies the world’s most incredible pieces of outdoor sculpture, the majestic Art Deco-style Golden Gate Bridge. Completed in 1937, the bridge links San Francisco to Marin County. The walk across is 1.7 miles. CALIFORNIA’S GREAT AMERICA A great time is waiting for you at California’s Great America. Discover why California’s Great America is Northern California’s best choice for fun and adventure. There’s something for everyone from mild to wild! PIER 39 Pier 39, features 110 specialty shops, 11 Bay View restaurants and numerous fun attractions. Located on San Francisco Bay, breathtaking views await visitors at every turn. A meal voucher is available which features many of the pier’s most popular restaurants. SAN FRANCISO BAY CRUISE This exciting trip along San Francisco’s historic waterfront takes you under the Golden Gate Bridge, past Sausalito, by Angel Island, and around Alcatraz.
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SEATTLE SPACE NEEDLE Located 520 feet above Seattle, the Observation Deck features 360 degrees of breathtaking indoor and outdoor views and colorful displays filled with facts and trivia. EXPERIENCE MUSIC PROJECT The Experience Music Project explores American popular music with interactive exhibits, rare musical artifacts and amazing architecture.
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TILLICUM VILLAGE AND CRUISE This is a Puget Sound Cruise with educational enhancements; Traditional Salmon Bake and Lunch; Native American Dance and Storytelling; and an Art and Totem Tour.
3 - NIGHTS Day 1 Arrive in Seattle Whale Watching Cruise Dinner at Buca di Beppo Check into hotel
WHALE WATCHING The San Juan Islands provide one of the best whale watching opportunities anywhere in the world; offering calm waters and a huge variety of wildlife, including three pods of resident Orca whales.
Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Lunch at Mount St. Helens Museum of Flight Dinner on your own Seattle Symphony
MOUNT ST. HELENS VISITOR CENTER The Mount St. Helens Visitor Center features walk-through interpretive exhibits and award-winning theater programs to educate on the tale of events lead to the 1980 eruption. Highlights of the center include a walkthrough volcano model. Nearby, a one-mile nature trail and the Silver Lake wetlands provide opportunities to observe waterfowl, wildlife and native vegetation against the backdrop of Mount St. Helens.
Day 3 Breakfast at hotel Argosy Cruise for Tillicum Village with lunch Shopping and sightseeing at Pike Place Market Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum Space Needle Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe Day 4 Breakfast at hotel Mt. Rainer Depart for home
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St. Louis Sample Itinerary 3-Nights Day 1 Arrive in St. Louis Check-in to hotel Dinner at Ballpark Village St. Louis Cardinal’s baseball game Day 2 Breakfast at hotel Visit the City Museum St. Louis Science Center and Omnimax Gateway Arch Tram Gateway Arch Riverfront Cruise Bissell Mansion Dinner Theatre Day 3 Breakfast at Hard Rock Cafe Performance Six Flags St. Louis Lunch and dinner at Six Flags St. Louis Day 4 Breakfast at hotel Grant’s Farm Lunch at Grant’s Farm Depart for home
Gateway Arch Tram The highlight of a visit to the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial is a ride to the top of the 630-foot Gateway Arch for a panoramic view of the surrounding area. Gateway Arch Riverfront Cruise Learn about the history of the St. Louis Riverfront, the Mississippi River, the Gateway Arch and all of the fascinating historic sites along the way. The captain narrates the cruise aboard the Tom Sawyer or Becky Thatcher riverboats. Six Flags St. Louis Six Flags St. Louis is a major amusement park featuring eight themed lands of adventure. City Museum City Museum is an eclectic mixture of children’s playground, funhouse, surrealistic pavilion, and architectural marvel made out of unique, found objects. The brainchild of internationally acclaimed artist Bob Cassilly, a classically trained sculptor and serial entrepreneur, the museum opened for visitors in 1997 to the riotous approval of young and old alike.
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Day 1 Arrive in Washington D.C. Sightseeing at the National Mall Dinner at Buca di Beppo Shear Madness Check-in to hotel
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National Mall The National Mall is an open-area national park in downtown Washington, D.C. This area is bounded by the museums of the Smithsonian Institute, the U.S. Capitol complex, and the Washington and Lincoln Memorials. Ghost Tour of Old Town Alexandria Tales of war and peace, intrigue, betrayal, and heartache, as well as tragedies, comedies, ghosts and graves, are all part of the real history of Old Town Alexandria, brought to you by a WXEǺ SJ YRTEVEPPIPIH VIWIEVGLIVW LMWXSVMERW ERH WXSV]XIPPIVW Guides whose knowledge, infectious enthusiasm, and dedicated expertise will both educate and entertain you. Newseum 8LMW MW XLI [SVPHƶW QSWX MRXIVEGXMZI QYWIYQ [LIVI ǻZI centuries of news history meets up-to-the-second technology on America’s Main Street. The Newseum’s 14 major galleries and 15 theaters will immerse you in the world’s greatest news stories, people, places and times. Arlington National Cemetery Tour This one and a half hour tour visits the Kennedy Family grave sites, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and, Changing of the Guard Ceremony, and Arlington House. Night Tour of Washington Monuments The illuminated night tour provides a unique perspective of Washington’s most famous monuments. Sites visited are customizable for each group, but typically include: Lincoln, /IǺIVWSR +)7 2EVXMR 1YXLIV 0MRK 0SVIER ;EV :MIXREQ :IXIVERW ;;.. 2IQSVMEPW ERH XLI 0IRRIH] (IRXIV International Spy Museum The International Spy Museum explores the craft, practice, history, and contemporary role of espionage. It is the only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to espionage and the only one in the world to provide a global perspective on an all-but-invisible profession that has shaped LMWXSV] ERH GSRXMRYIW XS LEZI E WMKRMǻGERX MQTEGX SR [SVPH events. George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate George Washington’s plantation on the banks of the beautiful 5SXSQEG 7MZIV SǺIVW ZMWMXSVW E GLERGI XS YRHIVWXERH &QIVMGEƶW ǻVWX LIVS ERH XLI JEWGMREXMRK [SVPH MR [LMGL LI PMZIH MRGI XLI 2SYRX :IVRSR 1EHMIWƶ &WWSGMEXMSR FSYKLX XLI RIEVP] empty mansion in 1858, it has gathered Washington objects, and used archaeology and research to piece together clues EFSYX SYV REXMSRƶW ǻVWX TVIWMHIRX
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Day 1 Arrive in Ireland Panoramic Tour of Limerick Lunch in Limerick Tour of King John’s Castle Check into Hotel Dinner at Hotel Day 2 Full Irish Breakfast at Hotel Visit the Cliffs of Moher Lunch on your own in Galway Tour of Bunratty Folk Park Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Folk Park Day 3 Full Irish Breakfast at Hotel Visit the Rock of Cashel Lunch on your own in Kilkenny Transfer to Dublin Dinner at Hotel Day 4 Full Irish Breakfast at Hotel St. Patrick’s Day Parade Dinner at Hotel Day 5 Full Irish Breakfast at Hotel Visit Trinity College and the Book of Kells Lunch on your own in the Grafton Street area Shopping and Sightseeing in Dublin Dinner at a local Dublin Restaurant Bodhrán Lesson Day 6 Full Irish Breakfast at Hotel Tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral Lunch on your own in Dublin Merry Ploughboy Dinner and Show Day 7 Full Irish Breakfast at Hotel Depart for Home (or London Excursion)
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Sample Itinerary 7 Night Day 1 (Venice) Arrive in Venice Vaporetto Tour of Venice Check into Hotel Dinner at Local Restaurant Day 2 (Venice) Breakfast at Hotel Guilded Walking Tour of Venice Lunch in Venice Shopping and Sightseeing Dinner at Local Restaurant Day 3 (Florence) Breakfast at Hotel Depart for Florence Guided Tour of Verona Lunch on your own in Verona Check into Hotel Pizza Dinner Day 4 (Florence) Breakfast at Hotel Guided Walking tour of Florence Lunch in Florence Performance Dinner at Local Restaurant Day 5 (Rome) Breakfast at Hotel Depart for Rome Visit St. Francis of Assisi Basilica Walking Tour of Rome Check into Hotel Dinner at Local Restaurant
Italy Day 6 (Rome) Breakfast at Hotel Tour the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel St. Peter’s Basilica Lunch in Rome Performance Dinner at Local Restaurant Day 7 (Rome) Breakfast at Hotel Colosseum Forum Romanum Lunch in Rome Shopping and Sightseeing in Rome Dinner at Local Restaurant Day 8 (Rome) Breakfast at Hotel Depart for Home
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Sample Itinerary 5 Night Day 1 Arrive in London Windsor Castle Lunch on your own in Windsor Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Check into Hotel Welcome Dinner Day 2 Breakfast at Hotel Stonehenge Salisbury Cathedral Lunch on your own in Salisbury Winchester Cathedral Dinner in London Day 3 Breakfast at Hotel Walking Tour of London Performance at St. Paul’s Theatre Tower of London Dinner in London
Day 4 Breakfast at Hotel Coventry Cathedral Warwick Castle Dinner in London Day 5 Breakfast at Hotel Canterbury Cathedral Shopping and Sightseeing in London Dinner in London Show at London’s West End Day 6 Breakfast at Hotel Westminster Abbey Depart for Home
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