San Antonio Holiday

December 9th-13th, 2023

$2575 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $650 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

DAY 1: ARRIVE SAN ANTONIO Today, arrive in San Antonio, the Alamo City, and transfer to your downtown hotel for a four-night stay. The city’s old Spanish flavor, multi-cultural heritage, numerous parks and plazas, and the Riverwalk make it one of America’s most intriguing cities. The Riverwalk (Paseo Del Rio) is a fabulous loop off the San Antonio River offering tree lined footpaths, craft shops, galleries, restaurants and nightspots. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your traveling companions. (D) Overnight: San Antonio

DAY 2: SAN ANTONIO After breakfast, enjoy a San Antonio City Tour featuring many highlights of this great city. Visit the San Jose Mission known as the “Queen of the Missions” and restored to its original design in the 1930s by the WPA (Works Projects Administration). Next, ascend San Antonio’s tallest structure, the Tower of the Americas for spectacular views of the city from 580 feet up. This afternoon, go to the IMAX Theatre to see the docudrama “The Price of Freedom” which recounts the battle of the Alamo. Later visit the Alamo (“The Shrine of Texas Liberty”) where you will wander through this historic landmark and see the chapel, one of the most photographed sites in the nation. Complete your day with a leisurely Riverwalk Cruise and learn more about the history of this San Antonio highlight. This evening, enjoy dinner on your own along the Riverwalk. (B) Overnight: San Antonio

DAY 3: AUSTIN - LBJ LIBRARY & MUSEUM - WILDFLOWER CTR Today is a picturesque day as you motorcoach through the rolling Texas hills to Austin. Upon arrival, enjoy an Austin City Tour to see the State Capitol, the historic 6th Street entertainment district and visit the LBJ Library and Museum at the University of Texas. Later visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, which features more than 900 species of native Texas plants in both garden and natural settings. It is home to the most comprehensive native plant database in the U.S. This evening, enjoy dinner on your own at one of San Antonio’s outstanding restaurants. (B) Overnight: San Antonio

DAY 4: LBJ RANCH - FREDERICKSBURG - LUMINARIAS Today, travel to the Hill Country of Texas and take in the scenery. The first stop will be in Stonewall for a tour of the LBJ Ranch, the former home of the 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johnson. See a reconstruction of the farmhouse where LBJ was born and his ranch house, referred to as the “Texas White House.” Next, visit the German settlement of Fredericksburg which retains touches of Old-World heritage. Visit the National Museum of the Pacific War, dedicated to men and women who served under Admiral Chester Nimitz in the Pacific during World War II. Enjoy time on your own in this quaint town to wander the shops and grab a bite to eat. Later, return to San Antonio to enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a popular local restaurant. Then wander the Riverwalk to experience the Fiesta de las Luminarias, which features thousands of candles illuminating the Riverwalk. (B,D) Overnight: San Antonio

DAY 5: SAN ANTONIO – FLIGHT HOME This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight home filled with many pleasant memories of your San Antonio Holiday Tour. (B)

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The Lakes of Prescott

June 1st, Thursday…………………….$110

There are four beautiful lakes in Prescott: Goldwater, Watson, Willow and Lynx. We’re going to visit them all, with a stop first on Prescott’s famous Whiskey Row for lunch on self. Once a block of 40 saloons driven by the gold rush culture, Whiskey Row drew cowboys, gamblers, prospectors, bawdy girls and outlaws. Today Whiskey Row is home to not just its saloons, but also galleries, charming shops, antique stores and several wonderful restaurants. After lunch we’re off to Goldwater Lake, the jewel in the crown of the Prescott National Forest. From here we ’ll head northeast to enjoy a spectacular driving tour of Watson and Willow Lakes. Known as the twin lakes, Watson and Willow are in the Granite Dells of Prescott, an area so scenic that it has seen more than its fair share of western movie shoots and was once home to the very popular Garden of the Gods Resort. An otherworldly stretch of gigantic boulders, Granite Dells runs along Granite Creek, with Watson and Willow Lakes sitting right in the middle making for the most remarkable of vistas. From here we’ll make our way to Lynx Lake, in the cool and pinescented Bradshaw Mountains. So completely different from the twins, Lynx Lake is heavily wooded, and surrounded by tall Ponderosa pines, scrub oak and Manzanita. This lovely area is home to a wide variety of wildlife, offering a fantastic connection to nature and a dramatic ending to a Kindred Tours Classic!

Depart: NW 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

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The Lakes of Prescott

June 2nd, Friday……………………….$110

See June 1st for the complete itinerary.

Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

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Discover Williams

June 8th, Thursday……………………$110

Nestled in the pine country of northern Arizona, just 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon, historic Williams offers something for everyone. With Route 66 as its main drag, downtown Williams is home to one of the best-preserved stretches of the Mother Road in America. We’ll enjoy lunch, on self, downtown, where we’ll have plenty of great little restaurants to choose from. Back in the Transits, we’ll head into the heart of the Kaibab National Forest. We’ll visit Dogtown Reservoir a lovely little forest lake situated at the base of towering Bill Williams Mountain. Dogtown Lake got its name from the extensive prairie dog “towns” that once covered the open areas near its shore. We’ll also visit cool and deep Kaibab Lake, and explore as much of this region as time allows. Beat the heat this June and come with us!

Depart: Mesa 7 a.m. Scts 7:30 a.m. Phx 7:45 a.m. NW 8:30 a.m. R: 6 p.m.