Our wanderlust has us churning out great new holidays for 2025 & 2026 and now is the time to Discover the USA with Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Choose from more than 15 wonderful Guided Holidays by Motorcoach. In the pages of this book you will find some of our favorite destinations, new experiences and more. Whether you are looking for a special event departure, like Sail250® Virginia or need some time to explore Savannah and the Golden Isles, we have an itinerary sure to suit your needs.
Happy Travels,
Nish Patel President, Mayflower Cruises & Tours
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LOYALTY REWARDS
Earn travel credit for each tour you take with Mayflower Cruises & Tours to be used on your next adventure within one year of your return.
WHAT’S NEW: Increased fixed amount of rewards based on your tour… No more $5.00 per day! Earn $50.00 for each Guided Holiday by Motorcoach taken!
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From holiday getaways to island retreats, our newest 2025-26 Guided Holidays by Motorcoach itineraries have something for everyone! Choose from our exciting tours like Branson Christmas Spectacular that features four holiday shows, or the Holland Tulip Festival.
We also have the NEW Sail250® Virginia and America’s 250th Anniversary and Route 66 Revisited tours available in 2026. So take a look at all of the details of these new tours and select your favorites!
At Mayflower Cruises & Tours we understand that you expect your holiday to include the most memorable attractions, touring opportunities and highlights, provided in comfort and to your satisfaction.
Guided Holidays with Mayflower Cruises & Tours: In this book, you will find a detailed, day by day description of each of our Guided Holidays by Motorcoach. We have done all that we can to ensure that you will receive great value for the cost of your next guided travel experience, and we invite you to join us as we explore North America.
Handcrafted Journeys: It is our mission to provide life-enriching-experiences on every Mayflower Cruises & Tours itinerary. To achieve this we call on our more than 40 years of experience providing exceptional guided travel experiences throughout the world and curating the best of each destination.
Distinct Destinations: Each of our guided holidays includes distinct destinations. Immerse yourself in the local culture during our included excursions. Then take your time to further explore your favorite sites during your free time.
Amazing Culinary Experiences: While touring with Mayflower Cruises & Tours you can expect to enjoy a combination of regional cuisines, as well as, traditional favorites during your included meals. Plus explore destinations and try local favorites at your leisure.
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ILLINOIS WISCONSIN
Boone Kenosha
Cook Milwaukee
DeKalb Ozaukee
DuPage Racine
Kane Walworth
Kankakee Washington Kendall Waukesha
Lake
McHenry INDIANA
Will Lake Winnebago Porter
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ILLINOIS
Bloomington - Walmart Supercenter
Dwight - McDonald’s Restaurant
East Peoria - Walmart Supercenter
Gilman - McDonald’s Restaurant
LaSalle/Peru - McDonald’s Restaurant
Morris - Holiday Inn Express
Ottawa - Farm and Fleet
Rochelle - Petro Truck Stop
MICHIGAN
Stevensville - Cracker Barrel
Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo Park & Ride*
INDIANA
La Porte - Hampton Inn
Michigan City - McDonald’s Restaurant
Mishawaka - Walmart Supercenter
WISCONSIN
Beaver Dam - McDonald’s Restaurant
Beloit - Walmart Supercenter
DeForest - De Forest Park & Ride
Edgerton - McDonald’s Restaurant
Fond du Lac - Radisson
Johnson Creek - Johnson Creek Park & Ride
Madison - Dutch Mill Park & Ride
Sheboygan - Walmart Supercenter South
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Your Holiday... Begins at Home
Free Home Pickup & Return Service
FREE Home Pickup Counties FREE Local Pickup Locations
WISCONSIN
MICHIGAN
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
No other company offers this extensive complimentary service! Imagine beginning your vacation being chauffeured to your departure point, and having the same wonderful service upon your return. Our FREE Home or Local Pickup and Return service has been designed to add ease to your holiday, allowing you to concentrate on the most important part – enjoying yourself!
For travelers residing in the 20-county Chicagoland area, your tour begins when we pick you up right at your home. If you live outside the 20-county area, we have several convenient local pickup locations near you to get you started on a great holiday.
PLEASE NOTE: Home and Local Pickup Service applies to one or more travelers and is for
Transfers can be via Mayflower van or limousine.
Sail250® Virginia and America’s 250th Anniversary
DAYS 1 AND 2 Depart for the Sail250 ® Virginia Celebration: Begin your journey with a welcome dinner and overnight in Pennsylvania before arriving in Virginia for your Sail250® Virginia experience. This global gathering of tall ships and military vessels was created to kick off the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States. It will offer crews, cadets and visitors from around the world to experience a world-class maritime celebration. (Dinner, breakfast and lunch)
DAY 3 Nauticus, the Battleship Wisconsin and Norfolk Botanical Garden: Begin the day at Nauticus, the maritime discovery center where you will immerse yourself in the world of sailing and the U.S. Navy. Interactive exhibits, the sailing center and the Schooner Virginia tell the story of the maritime environment, industry and the military. Step aboard the battleship Wisconsin, the largest and last battleship ever built by the U.S. Then, make a stop at the General Douglas MacArthur Memorial before coming to the Norfolk Botanical Garden, Virginia’s premier nature experience. From its humble beginnings the garden has grown to a 175-acre garden filled with thousands of blooming flowers and plants. Visit the more than 60 themed and formal gardens, natural areas and breathtaking landscapes. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 4 Parade of Sail Norfolk, Fort Monroe and Virginia Air and Hampton Harbor Cruise: Travel to Fort Monroe this morning to take your reserved spots to witness the incredible Sail250® Virgina’s “Parade of Sail.” Sit back, relax while taking in this milestone occasion. Witness the sailing of a fleet of the world’s most magnificent international tall ships and military ships in an epic peacetime gathering. Norfolk is a selected gathering port for more than 55 ships from 20 nations. Numerous food trucks will be available for you to have lunch. Then, explore the history and significance of Fort Monroe, a National Historic Landmark, whose history spans 400 years.
Fort Monroe
Cherry Blossom Time
in Our Nation’s Capital
John F. Kennedy. Appreciate the military precision of the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY
DAY 1 Pennsylvania: Travel to Pennsylvania today as you begin your journey to Washington, DC. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with your new traveling companions. (Dinner)
DAY 2 Travel to Washington, DC: Arriving in Washington, DC, begin your tour at Arlington National Cemetery. View the gravesites of John and Robert Kennedy as well as the eternal flame that burns in dedication to the memory of
3 National Cherry Blossom Parade and Mount Vernon: Attend the National Cherry Blossom parade, which celebrates the blooming of the Japanese Cherry trees planted around the Tidal Basin. The beauty and aroma of these blossoming cherry trees will amaze as you enjoy the National Cherry Blossom Parade from reserved grandstand seats. Marching down Constitution Avenue, the parade showcases floats, helium balloons, international performance groups and some of the country’s finest marching bands. This afternoon, visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. Explore his mansion filled with 18th-century treasures and stroll the gardens Washington himself designed. Take in the views of the Potomac River from the mansion’s piazza. (Breakfast)
DAY 4 Washington, DC Touring and The Smithsonian: Begin the day with a panoramic tour of the National Mall area with the many monuments and memorials dedicated to past
Celebrate the blooming of Japanese Cherry trees in Washington, DC
presidents and the nation’s wars including the National World War II Memorial. This afternoon, visit the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum complex which is comprised of 16 museums in the Washington, DC area. In the evening, see the nation’s monuments and memorials bathed in light. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 5 The Laurel Highlands: Today, leave the hustle and bustle of Washington, DC, and head to the quiet beauty of the Laurel Highlands in southwestern Pennsylvania. Make a stop at the Flight 93 Memorial before taking the Lincoln Highway through the quaint town of Ligonier with its antique stores and specialty shops. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with your traveling companions. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 6 Travel Home: Traveling back home, arrive in the early evening with wonderful memories of your journey. (Breakfast)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Day 1 – Doubletree Hotel, Cranberry, PA
Days 2 through 4 – Arlington Court Suites Hotel, Arlington, VA
Day 5 – Best Western Garden Inn, Bentleyville, PA
6 Days • 9 Meals
ü 9 Meals: 5 breakfasts and 4 dinners
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü Arlington National Cemetery* including the eternal flame at the grave of John F. Kennedy and witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns
ü Reserved Grandstand seating to the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
ü Panoramic Illumination Tour of Washington, DC National Mall area including the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument
ü Tour George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate
ü Drive the scenic Lincoln Highway through the beautiful Laurel Highlands
ü Flight 93 National Memorial
*Valid U.S. state or federal government-issued photo identification required for entry to Arlington National Cemetery.
Tour George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate
Almost Heaven West Virginia
featuring Three Scenic Trains and Gandy Dancer Dinner Theater
DAYS 1 & 2 Off to West Virginia: Enjoy an overnight and welcome dinner in Kentucky before coming to the luxurious Greenbrier Resort. Here, you will have lunch at the Greenbrier Golf Club before embarking on a tour of the now declassified “Bunker” hidden beneath the resort and intended to secure US lawmakers from nuclear attack during the cold war era. In Lewisburg, dinner is at a small-town restaurant serving up big town American cuisine. (2 Dinners, lunch and breakfast)
DAY 3 Ride the Cass Scenic Railroad : Travel through the rugged West Virginia mountains to the picturesque town of Cass which has remained unchanged since its founding in 1901. Here, board the Cass Scenic Railroad for a ride to Bald Knob, the third highest point in the state. Feel the rumble and hear the hiss of the restored steam locomotive as you travel up the mountain, through two switchbacks to view the open fields and Whitaker Station. Enjoy your sack lunch as you climb the mountain. Then, check in to your hotel for the next two nights. (Breakfast and box lunch)
DAY 4 Greenbrier Wilderness Train, Green Bank Radio Observatory and Timber Baron House : Travel to Cass this morning to board West Virginia’s newest scenic train.
Enjoy an exciting excursion into the wilderness of the Greenbrier River Valley aboard the Greenbrier Wilderness Train. Be on the lookout for the bald eagles, osprey, black bears and coyotes which inhabit the area. Enjoy your included lunch onboard the train. Cross to the next valley filled with satellite dishes. This is the Green Bank Observatory where you will tour the facility. Tonight, dinner is included at Halliehurst Mansion. Built in 1890 by oil and timber baron Stephen Benton Elkins, the mansion features a wrap-around porch and is punctuated with towers, turrets, dormers and chimneys. (Breakfast, box lunch and dinner)
DAY 5 New Tygart Flyer and Gandy Dancer Theater:
This morning climb aboard the New Tygart Flyer for a wilderness excursion. The Flyer climbs along the cascading Shavers Fork of the Cheat River to the High Falls, accessible only by train. There is also a unique “S” curve tunnel, a bridge and unspoiled mountain views. A box lunch is included on the train. Dinner tonight includes live entertainment of the Tribute to Musical Legends Dinner Show at the Gandy Dancer Theater where performers pay tribute to Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers and Johnny Cash. (Breakfast, box lunch and dinner)
Climb aboard the New Tygart Flyer for a wilderness excursion
DAYS 6 & 7 Hofbrauhaus Farewell Dinner and Travel Home :
Make your way across Ohio to Columbus. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at Hofbrauhaus featuring delicious food served in a fun German atmosphere. Continue home filled with your West Virginia memories. (2 Breakfasts and dinner)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Day 1 – Fairfield Inn, Ashland, KY
Day 2 – Fairfield Inn, Lewisburg, WV
Days 3 through 5 – Holiday Inn Express Railyard, Elkins, WV
Day 6 – Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Columbus, OH
7 Days • 15 Meals
ü 15 Meals: 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü Take the interesting Bunker Tour hidden beneath the Greenbrier Hotel
ü Ride the Cass Scenic Railroad over the same line built in 1901 to haul lumber to Whitaker Station
ü Ride the new Greenbrier Wilderness Train through the scenic and rugged Greenbrier River Valley
ü Tour the Green Bank Observatory
ü Enjoy dinner at an elegant “Timber Baron” mansion
ü Ride the diesel-powered New Tygart Flyer as it climbs along Shavers Fork of the Cheat River to High Falls
ü Visit the West Virginia Railroad Museum
ü Enjoy a delicious dinner followed by the live entertainment of the Tribute to Musical Legends Dinner Show at the Gandy Dancer Theater
ü Farewell dinner at Hofbrauhaus
Green Bank Observatory was one of the first trailblazers of American radio astronomy
Savannah and the Golden Isles
featuring Charleston and Jekyll Island
DAY 1 Begin the Journey South: Embark on a southern charms adventure to gracious cities along the Atlantic coast. Join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner (Dinner)
DAY 2 Booth Western Art Museum: Arriving in Georgia a stop is made at the Booth Western Art Museum, featuring Civil War art, western movie posters and the remarkable Presidential Gallery. (Breakfast)
DAY 3 Gone With the Wind: The journey continues in the legendary land of Gone with the Wind. Look back at an era made famous by Margaret Mitchell’s novel at the Road to Tara Museum with its original props, reproduction costumes and photo gallery from the writing of the book and making of the movie. Arriving in Savannah, take a narrated trolley to see this elegant and refined yet secretive and seductive city. The Historic District of Savannah will captivate you with her natural beauty, eccentric charm and traditional Southern hospitality. Tonight, experience part of Savannah’s history at The Pirate’s House Restaurant. First opened in 1753, it was originally an inn for sailors and seafarers providing food, drinks and a rousing good time. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 4 Tybee Island and Historic Savannah: This morning it’s off to Tybee Island to visit the lighthouse that has been the
guardian of the Savannah River since 1736. Visit the museum that features exhibits of early life on the island, and if you are feeling adventurous, take the exhilarating walk up the 154-foottall lighthouse. Later, the streets of Savannah are waiting to be discovered at your own leisurely pace. Your Tour Manager will make suggestions for things to do in this city of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and Forrest Gump fame. Tonight, the evening is also free for you to uncover some of Savannah’s secrets on your own. (Breakfast)
Travel to one of the most beautiful and historic cities in America, Charleston, South Carolina
Visit the historic Tybee Island Museum and Lighthouse
DAY 5 Jekyll Island: Today, travel down the coast to the southernmost island of Georgia’s Golden Isles, Jekyll Island. Once an exclusive winter retreat for America’s wealthiest families, Jekyll Island welcomes you. Enjoy a tram tour of the Historic District that reveals the fascinating story of the island. Your visit is topped off with a Southern lunch at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club Hotel. There will be free time to stroll Jekyll Island’s Historic District. Tonight, be treated to a Broadwaystyle production at the Historic Savannah Theatre, the nation’s oldest continually operating theatre. Hum the night away as we enjoy the high-energy live production features music, dance and comedy. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 6 The Charm of Charleston: This morning, travel to one of the most beautiful and historic cities in America, Charleston, South Carolina. History will come alive as you travel along the quaint streets lined with antebellum homes and glorious gardens that peek out from behind 300-year-old iron gates. A guided tour will take you to the famous “Battery at the Harbor,” which overlooks Fort Sumter, where the Civil War erupted. Enjoy the Old Market and Exchange with some free time on your own. (Breakfast)
DAY 7 Taste of Kentucky: In Kentucky, arrive at Berea, the state’s folk arts and crafts capital. Visit the Kentucky Artisan Center where you can shop for local products, experience their hospitality and explore Kentucky crafts. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at historic Boone Tavern. Built in 1909, Boone Tavern was meant to accommodate visitors to Berea College. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 8 Travel Home: Continue home today with wonderful memories of Savannah and Charleston. (Breakfast)
8 Days • 11 Meals
ü 11 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü Visit the Booth Western Art Museum
ü Spend three nights in the Historic District of Savannah
ü Road to Tara Museum
ü Historic trolley tour of Savannah, Georgia –The Jewel of the South
ü Dinner at historic Pirate’s House Restaurant
ü Visit the historic Tybee Island Museum and Lighthouse
ü Narrated tram tour of Jekyll Island
ü Experience lunch at the famous Jekyll Island Club Hotel
ü Historic Savannah Theatre featuring the lively live entertainment
ü Guided tour of historic Charleston, South Carolina
ü Visit the Kentucky Artisan Center
ü Farewell dinner at historic Boone Tavern
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Day 1 – Drury Inn & Suites, Bowling Green, KY
Day 2 – Drury Inn & Suites, Marietta, GA
Days 3 through 5 – Hampton Inn Historic District, Savannah, GA
Day 6 – Holiday Inn Express, Spartanburg, SC
Day 7 – Holiday Inn Express, Berea, KY
The Sidney Lanier Bridge, Georgia’s tallest cable-stayed suspension bridge, provides easy access to the Golden Isles
NEW TOUR
Route 66 Revisited
Marking the 100th Anniversary of the “Mother Road”
DAY 1 Route 66 in Illinois: Begin the journey along Historic Route 66 with a photo stop at the Old Joliet Prison before coming face to face with the legendary Gemini Giant. Then stop in Dwight to see the historic Ambler/Becker Texaco Station. In Atlanta, a 19-foot tall Paul Bunyon greets you and outside St. Louis you will stop at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge which spans the mighty Mississippi River. Tonight, enjoy the Manager’s Kickback Reception. (Drury Kickback Reception)
DAY 2 Gateway Arch, Ted Drewes and Mississippi Cruise: Visit the Gateway Arch National Park including the Museum of Western Expansion and the Gateway Arch which stands at over 600 feet before taking to the water for a narrated cruise along the Mississippi River. Stop at Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, a Route 66 favorite, for a tasty treat. Then visit the National Museum of Transportation and see why it is considered one of the largest collections of transportation vehicles in the world, including the Bobby Darin “Dream Car” and the rare Chrysler Turbine Car. Tonight, dinner is at Favazza’s on the Hill. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 3 Route 66 in Missouri: Begin the day with a drive through Lone Elk Park a wildlife management area home to bison, wild turkey, elk and deer. Near Stanton, stop at Meramec Caverns, a complex cavern system formed from the erosion of large limestone deposits over millions of years. See the rare and colorful mineral formations as well as pre-Columbian Native
American artifacts. Later, stop at the Fanning 66 Outpost and see the over 42-foot tall Red Rocking Chair, once named the largest in the world. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 4 Route 66 in Kansas: Just a short 13-mile stretch of historic Route 66 runs through Kansas. In Galena, make a photo stop at the Kan-O-Tex Service Station to see the rusty old tow truck that inspired the character “Tow Mater” for the animated movie series Cars. In Baxter Springs, stop into the Route 66 Visitors Center to see the exhibits and visit the gift shop. West of Riverton, cross the famed “Rainbow Bridge,” a single-span concrete Marsh arch bridge spanning Brush Creek and sole surviving bridge of this type on the entire length of Route 66. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 5 Will Rogers and JM Davis Arms Museum: Begin the day at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. The museum features the largest collection of Will Rogers memorabilia in the world. The collection includes writings, photographs, artifacts and speeches. There are movies starring Rogers in the theatre and his tomb is on the grounds. Later, visit the JM Davis Arms Museum, home to the unique collection of J.M. Davis featuring over 12,000 firearms, Old West saddles and spurs, John Rogers statuary, Toby mugs and Beer Steins. A photo stop is made at the Blue Whale of Catoosa, one of most recognizable attractions on old Route 66. (Breakfast and dinner)
Standing
100th Anniversary
DAY 6 Amelia Earhart Birthplace and St Joseph: Depart Oklahoma and cross into Kansas to visit the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Home in Atchison. This historic building and museum is the birthplace of aviator Amelia Earhart overlooking the Missouri River. Tonight, take advantage of the Drury Inn’s Manager’s Kickback Reception. (Breakfast, lunch and Drury Kickback Reception)
DAY 7 Pony Express Museum, Walt Disney and Mark Twain: Visit the Pony Express Museum to learn the history of the first fast mail line across the continent and hear the stories of these amazing riders. In Marceline, visit the Walt Disney Hometown Museum which houses a collection of memorabilia from the Disney’s family farm where they lived from 1905 to 1909. In Hannibal, visit the Mark Twain Boyhood Home, a National Historic Landmark, along with Becky Thatcher’s House, Huckleberry Finn House and the newly restored Grant’s Drugstore. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 8 Abraham Lincoln and Frank Lloyd Wright: Visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum which documents the life of the 16th U.S. president followed by a stop at Abraham Lincoln Home National Historic Site to see where a young Lincoln lived and worked. Later, tour the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Dana-Thomas House, a Prairie-style home was built in 1902-1904. In the evening visit the Illinois State Fairgrounds for the Legends Neon Park where re-creations or restorations of neon signs of past Route 66 businesses brightly glow. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 9 The Old Brick Road and Home: Before departing town, make a photo stop at Shea’s Gas Station. Then, you will take a drive down a 1.4 mile-long stretch of restored hand-laid brick road segment of the original Route 66. There will be time to take some selfies on National Register of Historic Places attraction. Then return home. (Breakfast)
9 Days • 17 Meals
ü 17 Meals: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners and 2 Drury Kickback Receptions
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü Illinois Route 66 stops include Old Joliet Prison, Gemini Giant and Ambler/Becker Texaco Station
ü Visit the Gateway Arch National Park with a narrated cruise on the Mississippi River
ü Enjoy Ted Drewes Frozen Custard and dinner at Favazza’s on the Hill
ü Tour the National Museum of Transportation
ü Stops along Route 66 in Missouri and Kansas
ü Visit Meramec Caverns and the Will Rogers Memorial Museum
ü Tour the birthplace of aviator Amelia Earhart and visit the Pony Express Museum
ü Visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
ü Visit the Illinois State Fairgrounds to see the neon sign re-creations and restorations
ü Tour the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Dana-Thomas House
ü Drive a 1.4 mile-long stretch of Original Route 66
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Days 1 and 2 – Drury Plaza Hotel at the Arch, St. Louis, MO
Day 3 – Drury Inn and Suites, Springfield, MO
Days 4 and 5 – Hampton Inn, Claremore, OK
Day 6 – Drury Inn and Suites, St. Joseph, MO
Days 7 and 8 – Drury Inn and Suites, Springfield, IL
2026 Departures Per Person Twin Single Room July 12, 19
See the Bobby Darin “Dream Car” at the National Museum of Transportation
Credit: Mike Fisher
Holland Tulip Festival
and Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel
DAY 1 Chicago Sightseeing and Travel to Michigan: Begin with a panoramic tour of downtown Chicago with a local guide. Later, depart for Michigan and arrive in Holland at the height of their annual Tulip Festival. Visit VeldheerDeKlomp Tulip Gardens, Holland’s only tulip farm ablaze with acres of tulips in brilliant color in a Dutch setting of windmills, drawbridges and canals. You may also wish to shop for Delftware, the famous Dutch pottery or be fitted for a pair of wooden shoes. (Dinner)
DAY 2 Holland Tulip Time Festival: This morning return to Holland and visit the Windmill Island Gardens to see “De Zwaan,” a working windmill over 240 years old. Also see a miniature Netherlands Village, candle-making shop and an antique carousel with hand carved and painted wooden horses. This afternoon, see the Quality Car Wash Volksparade. Enjoy the pageantry of this “People’s Parade,” as dozens of bands from West Michigan middle and high schools showcase their talents amid the community floats and entertaining specialty entries. (Breakfast)
DAY 3 Arrive on Mackinac Island: Today, ferry to Mackinac Island, a picturesque spot in Lake Huron that still preserves the charm of a bygone era. No automobiles are permitted and nothing intrudes on the serenity and natural beauty of the Island. Upon arrival, tour via horse-drawn carriage. Take a step back in time as you enjoy the atmosphere of this unique treasure. At the end of the tour, the carriage brings you to the crown jewel of Mackinac Island, the Grand Hotel. The world’s largest summer hotel, it was built in 1897 and is your home for the next two nights. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 4 Explore Mackinac Island: You will have the entire day at leisure on Mackinac Island. Browse the many shops, visit historic Fort Mackinac or rent bikes and pedal along
1 Hotel Overnights Visit Tour Route
the coast of Lake Huron. “The Grand” is a venerable island institution and the perfect place to enjoy a stroll in the beautifully landscaped gardens or afternoon tea. Don’t forget to sample some world-famous Mackinac Island fudge! (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 5 Traveling in The Great Lakes State: Leave Mackinac Island today and travel through the Great Lakes State. Michigan has the unique distinction of being surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes. Your destination is Dearborn, the heartland of the Ford Motor Company. (Breakfast)
DAY 6 Ford River Rouge Factory Tour and Greenfield Village: This morning, go behind the scenes at the world’s largest automotive complex as you watch the Ford F150 pickup truck being built on a Ford Motor Company factory tour. This afternoon you will visit Greenfield Village, known as “America’s Hometown” and consisting of seven historic districts spread over 80 acres. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Manager. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 7 Journey Home: This morning, make your way home with fond memories of your Michigan adventure. (Breakfast)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Days 1 and 2 – DoubleTree Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI
Days 3 and 4 – Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI
Days 5 and 6 – DoubleTree Hotel, Dearborn, MI
Spend two
7 Days • 10 Meals
ü 10 Meals: 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü Guided sightseeing tour of Chicago, the “Windy City”
ü Attend the annual Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan, steeped in the area’s rich Dutch heritage
ü Visit Veldheer-DeKlomp Tulip Gardens, ablaze with acres of brilliant color in a Dutch setting
ü Attend the Quality Car Wash Volksparade (People’s Parade) featuring high school marching bands and floats
ü Spend two nights at the Grand Hotel, the crown jewel of Mackinac Island
ü Explore the charm of a bygone era on Mackinac Island
ü Tour Mackinac Island via a horse-drawn carriage
ü Take the River Rouge Ford Factory Tour to see the F150 pickup truck being built
ü Visit Greenfield Village, often called “America’s Hometown” and consisting of multiple historic districts
*Note: The Grand Hotel has a dress code policy. Please refer to your travel documents for details.
nights at the Grand Hotel, the crown jewel of Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel
featuring the Agawa Canyon Autumn Foliage Train
DAY 2 Sleeping Bear Dunes Touring: Begin your day exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore that was named for an Indian legend. These expansive golden dunes stretch for more than 35 miles along the twinkling blue waters of Lake Michigan. A local guide tells the history and lore of the area including the peninsula and lighthouse. The observation deck at the Lake Michigan Overlook is about 450 feet above the lake and the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is dotted with lookouts and covered bridges. (Breakfast)
DAY 3 Agawa Canyon Autumn Foliage Train: Board the Algoma Central Railway for a spectacular train ride through scenic Agawa Canyon during autumn foliage time. This all-day adventure takes you past massive rock formations, through thick forests of maple and birch and over pristine streams and lakes as you wind your way to Agawa Canyon. Explore the Agawa River and its waterfalls on the valley floor before returning to your hotel. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 1 Chicago to Michigan: Begin with a panoramic tour of downtown Chicago with a local guide. Leave the big city behind for charming Traverse City, Michigan, known for its sparkling beaches, unique shops and cherry orchards. (Dinner)
DAY 4 Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel: A trip to Mackinac Island is a like a trip back in time as this peaceful resort island offers a glimpse into life during a simpler and more genteel era.
A horse-drawn carriage greets you for a tour en route to the crown jewel of Mackinac Island, the Grand Hotel, the world’s largest summer hotel, built in 1897, and our home for the next two nights. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 5 Explore Mackinac Island: You will have the entire day at leisure to browse the shops or rent bikes to peddle along Lake Huron. “The Grand” is the perfect place to enjoy a stroll in the beautifully landscaped gardens or enjoy afternoon tea. Don’t forget to sample the world-famous Mackinac Island fudge! (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 6 Traveling in The Great Lakes State: Leave Mackinac Island and travel through the Great Lakes State to Dearborn, the home of the Ford Motor Company. (Breakfast)
DAY 7 Ford Rouge River Factory Tour and The Henry Ford: Go behind the scenes to see the Ford F150 pickup truck being built. Later you visit the Henry Ford Museum, often called “Henry’s Attic,” followed by a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Manager. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 8 Journey Home: Make your way home with fond memories of your Michigan autumn adventure. (Breakfast)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Day 1 – Country Inn, Traverse City, Michigan
Days 2 and 3 – Hotel Ojibway, Sault Ste Marie, Michigan
Days 4 and 5 – Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan
Days 6 and 7 – DoubleTree Hotel, Dearborn, Michigan
8 Days • 12 Meals
ü 12 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü Guided sightseeing tour of Chicago, the “Windy City”
ü Explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore where the expansive dunes stretch for more than 35 miles
ü Embark on a narrated rail excursion through scenic Agawa Canyon during autumn foliage time
ü Spend two nights at the Grand Hotel, the crown jewel of Mackinac Island
ü Explore the charm of a bygone era on Mackinac Island and enjoy free time
ü Tour Mackinac Island via a horse-drawn carriage en route to the hotel
ü Take the River Rouge Ford Factory Tour to see the F150 pickup truck being built
ü Visit the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
2025 Departures Per Person Twin Single Room September 28, 30 $3,449 add $1,499
*Note: The Grand Hotel has a dress code policy. Please refer to your travel documents for details.
Cross into Canada for a train ride through scenic Agawa Canyon
Sleeping Bears, Mushroom Houses and Fireworks
featuring the Traverse City International Fireworks Championship
Mushroom Houses. A local guide joins in to learn about these unique homes designed by Earl Young. Over 26 homes are constructed from the stones and boulders that line the shores of Northern Michigan. Then, step back in time at Castle Farms, one of Michigan’s premier historical attractions. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the home and then explore the beautiful gardens, learn over a century of history and see the state’s largest outdoor model railroad. Then, you will stop at Friske Farm Market for a wagon ride through the orchard followed by some hot coffee and fresh, homemade cobbler. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 1 Country Dairy and Traverse City: Embark today on a getaway to Traverse City for three days of touring highlighted by reserved seats to the International Fireworks Championship. First, make a stop at Country Dairy, a four-generation familyowned farm for a tour of the property and lunch on own. Later, continue on to Traverse City. (Lunch and dinner)
DAY 2 Charlevoix Mushroom Houses and Castle Farms : This morning, travel to Charlevoix for a tour of the famous
DAY 3 Sleeping Bear Dunes and International Fireworks Championship : Begin the day exploring at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Named for an Indian legend, these expansive golden dunes stretch for more than 35 miles along the twinkling blue waters of Lake Michigan. A local guide tells the history and lore of the area including the peninsula and lighthouse. Then take to the water on Grand Traverse Bay. Enjoy a narrated cruise along the shores of Traverse City, Old Mission Peninsula and Power Island. Learn about the culture and history of the area while taking in the beauty of the bay. Tonight, travel to Turtle Creek Stadium for the main event,
MICHIGAN
Charlevoix Traverse City
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Lake Michigan
the International Fireworks Championship. Competitive teams from around the world gather for a one-of-a-kind fireworks competition. Marvel at intricate choreography, synchronized to music and appreciate the breathtaking designs painted across the night sky. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 4 Cotton Creek Farms and Holland: Begin the day at Cotton Creek Farms for a walking tour to see the alpacas raised there. Spend time feeding the animals and shop in their unique gift shop. Then, make a stop at Holland for a visit to Windmill Island Gardens, the miniature Netherlands Village, candlemaking shop and antique carousel with hand carved and painted wooden horses. After lunch, continue home. (Breakfast)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Country Inn and Suites, Traverse City, MI
4 Days • 7 Meals
ü 7 Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü Tour the family-owned Country Dairy Farm
ü Narrated drive along the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with its expansive golden dunes next to the twinkling blue water of Lake Michigan
ü Take a cruise on Grand Traverse Bay past Traverse City, Old Mission Peninsula and Power Island
ü Reserved seating to the International Fireworks Championship where competitive teams from around the world gather for a one-of-a-kind event
ü Take a narrated tour of the famous Mushroom Houses in Charlevoix
ü Enjoy lunch and tour at Castle farms, one of Michigan’s premier historical attractions
ü Stop at Friske Farm Market for a wagon ride and coffee with fresh cobbler
ü See the alpacas at Cotton Creek Farms
ü Visit the Dutch town of Holland, Michigan and see Windmill Island Gardens, Netherlands Village and candle-making shop
Enjoy a narrated cruise along the shores of Traverse City, Old Mission Peninsula and Power Island
Dutch village street scene on the canal in Holland, Michigan
Delightful Door County
featuring the Northern Sky Theatre and Door County Fish Boil
DAY 1 Depart for Wisconsin : The fun begins with a boat excursion on Geneva Lake. Relax and enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake and the elegant estates. There will be time to shop the quaint Wisconsin town of Lake Geneva before continuing north to Sturgeon Bay, located in the heart of Door County. (Dinner)
DAY 2 Exploring Door County: Today is filled with the charm of Door County. A local guide takes you to the quaint villages of Egg Harbor and Sister Bay. Highlights include a visit to a winery, a farm market and scenic Peninsula State Park with its Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. In Fish Creek, board your vessel for a narrated cruise on Green Bay past Eagle Cave, Ephraim and Millionaire’s Row. Tonight, dinner is at Nightingale Supper Club, a Sturgeon Bay tradition since 1913. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 3 Green Bay Trains and The Farm: Depart for Green Bay this morning and visit the National Railroad Museum to see the Dwight D. Eisenhower A4 Class locomotive. Later, tour The Farm, a living museum of rural America. Enjoy visiting this working farm from the live animals to the gardens and field crops. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 4 Maritime Museum, Tugboat John Purves and Northern Sky Theatre: Begin the day at the Door County Maritime Museum. Located along the city’s busy working waterfront, the museum showcases the area’s rich maritime roots.
Sister Bay, Door County
A Fish Boil dinner has become an integral part of the Door County experience
Then, enjoy a 40-minute escorted tour aboard the Tugboat John Purves, an immaculately restored 1919 tugboat. Get the feel of daily life of their hard-working crew from her engine room, crew cabins and galley. Tonight, the Tour Manager hosts a Door County specialty, an authentic Fish Boil dinner that is as much fun to watch as it is to eat. After dinner, enjoy a musical performance at Northern Sky Theatre. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 5 Ten Chimneys and Home: Enjoy a full estate tour of Ten Chimneys. This legendary home of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne is their most enduring legacy. Nestled in the rolling hills of southern Wisconsin, Ten Chimneys features the main house, the studio, the cottage and has hosted such celebrities as Noel Coward, Carol Channing and Katharine Hepburn. Return home with the memories of the autumn foliage and quaint villages of Door County. (Breakfast)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Lodge at Leatham Smith, Sturgeon Bay, WI
5 Days • 8 Meals
ü 8 Meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü Enjoy a narrated cruise on Geneva Lake
ü Spend four nights in Sturgeon Bay, the gateway to Door County
ü Door County touring including Egg Harbor, Fish Creek and Peninsula State Park with Eagle Bluff Lighthouse
ü Narrated cruise on Green Bay to see Ephraim, Sister Bay and Millionaire’s Row
ü Included dinner at Nightingale Supper Club
ü Visit the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay
ü Tour The Farm, a living museum of rural America
ü Visit the Door County Maritime Museum and tour the Tugboat John Purves
ü Traditional Door County Fish Boil dinner
ü Northern Sky Theatre in charming Ephraim, Door County
ü Tour Ten Chimneys, the legendary home of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontaine
Enjoy a narrated cruise on Green Bay past Eagle Cave, Ephraim and Millionaire’s Row
Mystery Tours
Come along on a Mystery Tour. Where you’re going, you’re really not sure. Heading North or South, or into the sun, wherever we go, it’s sure to be fun!
Meet your Tour Manager who is ready to answer any questions you may have about your tour, except one – your Mystery Tour destination! No government secret has ever been as closely guarded as this one. There is no prying this surprise out of anyone, not even the motorcoach driver! While we head west (or is it east, north or south?) be prepared for five days of good old-fashioned fun.
Previous Mystery Tours have dined on cruise boats, kicked up their heels at a barn dance, taken hayrides, visited antebellum homes, enjoyed a variety of theatre and musical performances, toured gangster and gambler haunts, as well as learned about America at various historic sites. So pack a feeling of intrigue and surprise along with your luggage on your next Mystery Tour.
5 Days • 8 Meals
ü 8 Meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü Travel to exciting locales featuring unique entertainment, delicious dining experiences and surprising twists and turns
AUTUMN MYSTERY TOUR Join us as we discover the beauty and color that Fall has to offer on our special Autumn Mystery Tour departures.
HOLIDAY MYSTERY TOUR O’ come all ye travelers on our special Holiday Mystery Tour departure. Enjoy the glow of a Yule log in the fireplace and the heartwarming sounds of holiday carolers during this festive season.
*2026 departures are now 6 days with
Toronto and Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Trail
featuring Two Nights in Niagara Falls
Welcome to Canada. A local guide conducts a narrated tour of Toronto to see the old and new City Hall buildings and Forest Hill. Also visit Casa Loma Castle, the home of Sir Henry Pellat featuring unique architecture and stained glass. High atop the famous CN Tower take in the dramatic panoramic views and enjoy an included dinner.
In the winery-rich Niagara Peninsula, stop at Inniskillin Winery for a tour and tasting, followed by a visit to Jackson-Triggs where you are treated to a casual family-style lunch served with a carefully paired glass of wine followed by an estate tour. In Niagara Falls, take a thrilling boat ride to the foot of the Falls followed by a breathtaking view from the world-class Niagara SkyWheel. At 175 feet tall and featuring fully enclosed gondolas, this is an exciting way to see the Falls. Your farewell dinner is high atop Skylon Tower.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Day 1 – Four Points Hotel, London, ON
Day 2 – Holiday Inn Express, Toronto, ON
Days 3 and 4 – DoubleTree Fallsview Resort and Spa, Niagara Falls, ON
5 Days • 8 Meals
ü 8 Meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü Narrated tour of Toronto with a local guide including City Hall and Chinatown
ü Visit Casa Loma Castle, the renowned Toronto landmark featuring unique architecture and stained glass
ü Soar to new heights at the top of the famous CN Tower for a dramatic panoramic view of Toronto and included dinner
ü Tour and wine tasting at the Niagara Peninsula’s original winery, Inniskillin
ü Included family-style lunch and wine pairing at Jackson-Triggs Estate followed by winery tour
ü Spend two nights in beautiful Niagara Falls, Ontario
ü Feel up-close the power and majesty of Niagara Falls on a thrilling boat ride to the foot of the Falls
ü Ride the exciting Niagara SkyWheel for breathtaking views of the Horseshoe and American Falls
ü Farewell dinner with spectacular views high atop Skylon Tower
Christmas in Chocolatetown
DAY 1 Travel to Pennsylvania : Travel today to Pennsylvania for an overnight stay and a welcome dinner hosted by your tour manager this evening. (Dinner)
DAY 2 National Christmas Center and Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre: Stop for a visit at the National Christmas Center, one of the world’s most extensive and amazing indoor
Christmas displays. Walk through Tudor Village with hundreds of animated figures, dioramas of local Christmas customs, plus Christmas trees, trains and trivia. Later, sit down to a delicious dinner and a rousing live production at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. Past productions have included Dickens’ A Christmas Carol as well as Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 3 Chocolatetown and Amish Country Touring: Travel up to Hershey this morning for a visit to the “Sweetest Place on Earth.” You will know you’re close to Hershey when the air is filled with the sweet smell of chocolate. See the street lights shaped like chocolate kisses. Learn all about the history of this unique town and the humble beginnings of its founder, Milton Hershey on your Chocolatetown Tour. Visit Founders Hall to learn of the Hershey’s philanthropy and how their generosity gave hope to so many. Also visit Chocolate World and enjoy a trolley ride to learn more about Hershey and its history before your local guide conducts a Farmland tour where you will learn the traditions that the Amish follow. Be sure to explore the amazing 3,500-square-foot Quilt and Craft Shop featuring over 1,000 quilted items from Amish, Mennonite and local artisans. Store hours vary daily. Later, sit down to an authentic “Down on the Farm” Dutch Family-Style dinner prepared and served by an Amish family on their family farm. (Breakfast and dinner)
Contact your local travel professional or call 800.323.7604 to make your reservation
Gettysburg National Military Park
DAY 4 Gettysburg National Military Park: At the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center begin with the Morgan Freeman-narrated feature film A New Birth of Freedom, which will orient you to the Battle of Gettysburg and the American Civil War. Then, see the restored Cyclorama painting, the Battle of Gettysburg, the largest painting in the county. You are literally surrounded by the fury of “Pickett’s Charge” in this one-of-a-kind panoramic experience. There is nothing quite like standing on the actual battlefield at Gettysburg. A licensed Gettysburg guide conducts an in-depth look at this historic three-day battle. Learn about the “Peach Orchard” and “Roundtop” while passing through the hallowed ground of what became the major turning point of the war. Tonight, dinner is at The Hickory Bridge Farm Restaurant. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 5 Brantview Maple Farm and Das Dutch Village: Stop this morning at the Brantview Maple Farm for a tour of this beautiful log sugar camp. Since 1832, they have been producing maple syrup products of the highest standard for eight generations. Later, arrive at the Das Dutch Village. Here, check-in to the hotel and enjoy some free time to shop in the Das Dutch Haus Bakery and Gift Shop. Tonight, your farewell dinner is at Das Dutch Haus Restaurant. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 6 Depart for Home : Return home today with memories of chocolate, Christmas and Amish feasts. (Breakfast)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Day 1 – Best Western Garden Inn, Bentleyville, PA Days 2 and 3 – Eden Resort, Lancaster, PA Day 4 – Courtyard by Marriott, Gettysburg, PA Day 5 – Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn, Columbiana, OH
6 Days • 10 Meals
ü 10 Meals: 5 breakfasts and 5 dinners
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü Visit at the National Christmas Center with its extensive indoor Christmas displays
ü Dinner and reserved seats at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
ü Touring in Hershey, “The Sweetest Place on Earth” including narrated tour, Founders Hall and trolley tour at Chocolate World
ü Narrated farmland tour of the Amish countryside with a local guide and visit the massive Quilt and Craft shop
ü Authentic “Down on the Farm” Dutch Family-Style dinner prepared and served by an Amish family
ü Visit the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center and see the restored Cyclorama painting, the Battle of Gettysburg
ü Take a narrated tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield with a licensed guide
ü Included dinner at Hickory Bridge Farm Restaurant
ü Visit the Brantview Maple Farm
ü Farewell dinner at Das Dutch Village and Restaurant
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre provides top quality Broadway-style productions, award-winning food and exceptional service
A Blue Christmas with Elvis
featuring Elvis Holiday Tribute Show and Graceland Mansion Tour
Have a Blue Christmas in 2026. Enjoy a private dinner and live Elvis Holiday Tribute Show performed by the nation’s best Elvis tribute artists. You will also have an audio tour of the Graceland Mansion and attend an exclusive Memphis barbeque buffet dinner in Elvis’ Entertainment Complex.
While in Memphis, you will take a “musical tour” of the city with a local musician guide and visit the Rock ‘n Soul Museum. In Cape Girardeau, Missouri, lunch is included with a Storyteller, along with a visit to the Crisp Museum. You will also visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Day 1 – Drury Inn, Sikeston, MO
Days 2 and 3 – Drury Inn, Horn Lake, MS
Day 4 – Drury Inn, Fairview Heights, IL
5 Days • 9 Meals
ü 9 Meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners and 1 Drury Kickback Reception
ü Free home or local pick up and return
ü Tour the boyhood home of musical legend Johnny Cash
ü Enjoy a private dinner of sumptuous Southern cuisine followed by the Elvis Holiday Tribute Show
ü Join a local musician for a “musical tour” of Memphis, “The Blues City”
ü Tour the Rock ‘n Soul Museum and walk the halls where Elvis, Jerry Lee, Johnny Cash and many more
ü Visit the Memphis Rock ‘n Soul Museum
ü Take an audio-guided tour of the Graceland Mansion and see the living room, Jungle Room and the Meditation Garden
ü Explore the state-of-the-art Visitor Entertainment Complex
ü Exclusive Memphis barbeque buffet dinner and private touring in Elvis’ museum complex
Graceland Mansion
Branson Christmas Spectacular
featuring Four Holiday Shows
See the following 4 shows:
✧ Dean Z - Ultimate Elvis Show
✧ Pierce Arrow Christmas Show
✧ Doug Gabriel’s Ultimate Variety Show
✧ Christmas Wonderland at the King’s Castle
Dean Z – Ultimate Elvis Show
Take a musical journey spanning 20 years of Elvis’ career in this high-energy performance, making this show you won’t want to miss!
Pierce Arrow Christmas Show
See the top-quality Pierce Arrow Christmas Show featuring exquisite stage costumes and amazing artists.
Doug Gabriel’s Ultimate Variety Show
See Branson’s longest running and most successful entertainers Doug Gabriel in his Ultimate Variety Show.
Christmas Wonderland at King’s Castle Theater
See One of Branson’s largest holiday productions as its sparkling cast of singers and dancers takes you on a musical sleigh ride.
5 Days • 10 Meals
ü 10 Meals: 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü Visit the Lebanon Route 66 Museum
ü Spend one night in historic St. Charles with tour and welcome dinner
ü Visit the incredible Titanic Museum
ü Narrated tram tour at Dogwood Canyon with lunch
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Day 1 – Embassy Suites, St. Charles, MO
Days 2 through 4 – Comfort Inn and Suites, Branson, MO
The Dean Z Ultimate Elvis Show has
General Information
How to Make a Reservation
Phone, fax or visit our website - or call your travel professional. Please provide the full first and last names of travelers as it appears on passport and include address, phone number, tour name and departure date. Space will be held until deposit is received which is due within five business days after making your reservation.
All deposits and final payments can be made by check or credit card. We accept the following credit cards: Visa, Mastercard and Discover.
Prices Subject to Change
We reserve the right to vary itineraries and prices and substitute facilities, hotels or events of equal or better quality if necessary.
Guaranteed Share Program for Single Travelers
If you are traveling alone and would like a roommate for cost savings, let us know at the time of booking your reservation. Travelers must be non-smokers, cannot use a medical sleeping device or have specific needs like Handicapped room etc. to be eligible. Participants will be paired with another traveler of the same gender at the twin rate. If no roommate is available, you will get a single room at the twin rate. Guaranteed share reservations are available 180 days prior to tour departure.
Roommate Cancellation
If you are booked as a “twin” and your roommate cancels their reservation, and you cannot find another roommate, you may either travel as a guaranteed share (see above) or travel as a single and pay the single supplement.
Health and Walking on Tour
Some sites visited have limited motorcoach access and may involve considerable walking, stairs or inclines. Travelers should be in reasonably good health. Some programs include destinations in higher elevations that may have varying effects on individual travelers. Tour Managers and Coach Drivers cannot lift or assist travelers into transportation vehicles. Mayflower Cruises & Tours requires that persons requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the assistance.
Revision Fees
A fee of $25 per person per transaction will be charged for any changes, revisions or alterations made to your reservation after confirmation.
Luggage Handling
The tour cost includes porterage for one average size suitcase. A charge of $10 per hotel will be collected by the Tour Manager for each additional piece of luggage that you bring.
Travel Documents
Your travel documents will be in your possession approximately 14 days prior to departure. Documents include a tour itinerary, departure and arrival information and times, hotel and ship information, clothing suggestions, baggage tags, plus any helpful hints.
Mayflower Loyalty Program, First Time Traveler and Referral Rewards
Earn $50 travel credit for every Guided Holiday by Motorcoach taken with Mayflower Cruises & Tours. No restrictions to the amount of credits an individual can acquire. Loyalty Credits can be apply to any reservation made within one year of the return of the tour they were earned on. Multiple credits can be used on a single tour. Credits are nontransferable but can be combined with Referral Rewards and Mayflower promotional savings.*
First Time Travelers earn $25 to be applied to their first reservation with Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Available at the request of individual tour members, the savings can be combined with other offers at the time of your reservation.
With Mayflower’s Referral Rewards program you can earn hundreds of travel dollars when you refer a friend to us. Here is how it works – refer a friend that is NEW to Mayflower Cruises & Tours and you will earn up to a $100 Travel savings when your friend makes a reservation and pays the deposit on a tour that is 5 days or longer. The Travel savings is per friend. If you bring in a couple that is new to Mayflower – you will earn $100 x 2 = $200 in savings. You can apply these savings on upcoming tours* you have with Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Your Friend also gets a First Time Traveler savings of $100. *Some restrictions apply, call for details.
Smoke Free Environment
Although smoking is not allowed on the motorcoach, frequent rest/smoking stops are made.
Travelers with Special Needs
You must advise Mayflower at the time your booking is made of any disability requiring special attention. Mayflower will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of our travelers. Be aware that the Americans with Disabilities Act is applicable only within the United States and that accommodations for disabled travelers outside the United States may be more limited. If a traveler requires assistance, we require that he/she be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the assistance. Neither Mayflower personnel, nor its suppliers, may lift or physically assist travelers. If a traveler thinks he/she might need assistance during a trip, he/she should call Mayflower to determine what assistance might reasonably be provided. If special arrangements are provided, and these arrangements add to the Tour Operator’s cost, the Tour Member will be responsible to pay the additional costs. Mayflower cannot provide special individual assistance to travelers with special needs for walking, dining or other routine activities.
Membership
Mayflower reserves the right to withhold tour membership, or to require any traveler to leave a tour at any time, when such action is determined by Mayflower to be in the best interests of the traveler or the tour group. Children must be at least ten years of age and accompanied at all times by a guardian.
Responsibility
These tour programs are operated by Mayflower Cruises & Tours, Inc. 650 Warrenville Rd, Suite 500, Lisle, IL 60532. In common with other companies, Mayflower acts only as an agent for Tour Members in arranging room accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, admissions and restaurants. Mayflower reserves the right in its sole discretion to make changes in the itinerary and is not responsible for expenses, loss of time, money or other occurrence resulting from a change of tour scheduling made for Tour Members. Mayflower reserves the right to accept, decline or retain any person as a member of the tour, and is not responsible for any losses or damages of personal property, or for injuries, expenses or damages incurred by any Tour Member.
Force Majeure
Except where otherwise expressly stated in these terms and conditions we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our obligations under our contract with you is prevented or affected by or you otherwise suffer any damage, loss or expense of any nature as a result of Force Majeure . “Force Majeure” means any event which we or the supplier of the services in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid.
United States Tour Operators Association
$1 Million Travelers Assistance Program
Mayflower Cruises & Tours, Inc. shares the coverage available under the United States Tour Operators Association (“USTOA”) $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program with affiliates of Mayflower Cruises & Tours who, as an Active Member of the USTOA is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Mayflower Cruises & Tours travelers in the unlikely event of Mayflower Cruises & Tours bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by Mayflower Cruises & Tours may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Complete details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program and a list of affiliates may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, NY 10001, or by email to information@ustoa. com or by visiting www.ustoa.com.
Tour Activity Level
Travelers should be in reasonably good health. Please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice.
1. This program has a leisurely pace with minimal activity such as climbing stairs, boarding the motorcoach and walking within the hotels and ships.
2. Average physical activity on this program requires the ability to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, sometimes over uneven surfaces.
3 A blend of longer and shorter touring days with walking tours. Expect more of the touring to be over uneven surfaces and involve more stairs.
Terms and Conditions
Payment Information
Listed below is a schedule of non-refundable deposit and final payment due dates. You will note that the first category includes an optional Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW) which is to be paid within five business days after your reservation. Please see “Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW) Motorcoach Tours” section on this page for further explanation of this benefit.
DEPOSIT SCHEDULE
Deposit Per Person Final Payment
• With CFW (7 Days or less)
• With CFW (8 Days or more)
• Without CFW
$449 60 Days
$499 60 Days
$200 60 Days
Cancellation Fee: See Refund and Cancellation Policy
Refund and Cancellation Policy
All payments for land arrangements (less the deposit amount which is non-refundable) will be refunded when cancellations are made prior to final payment of the tour. If you purchase the optional Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW), you will be refunded all payments including the deposit amount, less the premium amount for the CFW provided we are notified of the cancellation prior to the day of departure.
Should you choose not to purchase our Cancellation Fee Waiver, the following per person cancellation amounts will be charged:
• 61 days or more Deposit Amount
• 60 to 7 days prior $300 per person
• 6 to 1 day prior
• Day of departure
• Early departure from tour
$400 per person
100% of the tour cost
100% of the tour cost
Exclusions
Mayflower Cruises & Tours reserves the right to alter its Refund and Cancellation Policy when a substantial amount of cancellation or postponement of travel is attributable to: conditions resulting from an act of God, natural or man-made disaster, fire, government action, civil disorder, war, hostilities between nations, or unavailability of transportation through no fault of Mayflower Cruises & Tours.
What is Not Included on the Tour
Excess luggage charges; items of a personal nature; meals not included on the itinerary; sightseeing attractions listed as “optional excursions;” and gratuities to the Tour Manager, motorcoach driver, van or limo driver and local guides.
Entry into Canada
A valid US passport is required for entry into Canada. No other documents will be accepted. Non US citizens must have a valid passport, visa or alien card which permits entry into these areas. In addition they will need a “multiple entry” visa for return to U.S.
Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW) Motorcoach Tours
To protect you against cancellation fees should you have to cancel your tour or interrupt your tour en route, we have added an optional Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW) in our deposit schedule. The CFW is non-refundable and non-transferable. The CFW cannot be transferred to another reservation, departure date or tour after booking has been made. Changing an existing booking to another date or tour will result in losing the CFW premium paid on the original booking. If you do not wish to purchase the CFW, simply deposit the “without CFW” amount. This non-refundable fee waives all cancellation fees and penalties, provided we are notified of the cancellation one day before your tour departs. While on tour, if a passenger must leave early due to a personal illness, illness or death of a member of the immediate family
or a traveling companion, the purchase of the Cancellation Fee Waiver guarantees full refund for any unused services. For motorcoach tours, return transportation will be provided (the mode of transportation will be determined at the discretion of Mayflower Cruises & Tours.)The injury or sickness must be, in the written opinion of a physician, so disabling as to cause a trip to be interrupted and must require the care and attendance by a physician at the place of occurrence.
This program has certain exclusions. Mayflower Cruises & Tours reserves the right to alter its Refund and Cancellation Policy when a substantial amount of cancellation or postponement of travel is attributable to: conditions resulting from an act of God, natural or man-made disaster, fire, government action, civil disorder, war, hostilities between nations, or unavailability of transportation through no fault of Mayflower Cruises & Tours.
Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW) is not an insurance. It is a self-funded refund and waiver program for cancellations and early departures from tour programs, and contains various exclusions. If actual insurance coverage is desired for occurrences such as travel delay; lost, stolen or damaged luggage; medical and emergency medical transportation; supplier default; or related services, then it is strongly recommended that a traveler contact a travel insurance company. It is also recommended if a traveler desires a trip cancellation refund program not funded by Mayflower Cruises & Tours, that a travel insurance company be contacted. One firm offering some or all of these services is Trip Assure Travel Insurance Plan (1-800-423-3632).
Restoring the past. Preserving the future SM
Mayflower Cruises & Tours is a proud member of Tourism Cares, a non-profit foundation that preserves historical sites and supports education that helps the future of travel and tourism.
