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  • Albuquerque Ballon Fiesta
    Albuquerque Ballon Fiesta
    Mayflower Tours
    59 reviews

    5 day tour in mostly 3-star hotels

    Albuquerque, Santa Fe

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    Day 1: Up, Up, and Away!

    On your first day, you will check into your hotel and be treated to a welcome dinner with your Tour Manager.

    • Arrive in Albuquerque with included transfers to your hotel
    • Meet your Tour Manager at 6 p.m. for a welcome dinner

    Day 2: Opening Ceremony and Old Town Albuquerque

    Rise bright and early to witness the Opening Ceremonies, which are followed by a grand “Mass Ascension,” as hundreds of balloons – some vibrant, some whimsical – fill the skies over the grounds at Balloon Fiesta Park.

    Later, journey back in time at Old Town Albuquerque. Established as a colonial farming village in 1706, Albuquerque’s Old Town neighborhood still bears the mark of its Spanish founders. Through narrow brick pathways to the Spanish-style plazas and 18th-century adobe architecture, you’ll explore the heritage of Albuquerque’s varied past, guided by a local expert on the region’s history and culture.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Attend the Balloon Fiesta Opening Ceremonies and “Mass Ascension” at sunrise
    • Guided tour of Albuquerque with Old Town

    Day 3: Bandelier National Monument and Balloon Glow

    The ancestors of modern Pueblo people built thriving communities in the area called Bandelier about 600 years ago. Several thousand Ancestral Pueblo dwellings are found among the pink mesas and its sheer-walled canyons.

    Tonight you will also enjoy the Balloon Glow, a signature Fiesta event that’s guaranteed to set the night sky ablaze. Just before dusk, nearly 500 balloons are tethered over the fiesta grounds. In unison, the pilots set their burners aglow, creating a luminous, magical display, followed by a spectacular fireworks show. It’s a pyrotechnical display you’ll not soon forget.

    • Los Alamos and Bandelier National Monument
    • Enjoy the Balloon Glow and fireworks display at dusk

    Day 4: Escape to Santa Fe and Old World Wonders

    We head north along the picturesque Jemez Mountains to Santa Fe, the oldest capital city in the United States. Enjoy a walking tour of Santa Fe’s historic district and visit Loretto Chapel. Constructed in 1873, this striking gothic chapel houses the Miraculous Staircase, a marvel of architectural ingenuity that some claim was designed and built by St. Joseph himself!
    For the shoppers, Santa Fe is a dream come true. Santa Fe Plaza (also called the "Governor’s Plaza") is home to countless shops and artists studios.

    • Historic walking tour of Santa Fe including the Governor’s Plaza and Loretto Chapel
    • Farewell dinner with your Tour Manager

    Day 5: Final Day

    Time to go home, with memories that will last a lifetime!

    • Transfer to Albuquerque Airport for flights home

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  • America's Canyonlands
    America's Canyonlands
    Tauck
    110 reviews

    8 day tour in mostly 3-star hotels, including 17 meals (7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 suppers)

    Phoenix, Grand Canyon National Park, Page, AZ, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Las Vegas

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    Day 1: Relax in Phoenix

    A transfer is included from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. Meet your travel companions at the welcome reception and dinner tonight at your luxury desert resort nestled in the Arizona mountains.

    Day 2: From Sedona's red rocks to the ultimate Grand Canyon tour

    Kick off your Southwest and Grand Canyon tour with a visit to Sedona – home to famous red-rock formations with whimiscal names like the Mittens and the Rabbit Ears, and the backdrop for many western movies and TV shows – for a guided walking tour that takes a look at the early settlers, cowboys, artists and Hollywood celebrities who shaped this intriguing town. Wind through Oak Creek Canyon and Flagstaff en route to Grand Canyon National Park. Arrive at your inside-the-park lodge on the South Rim of the amazing Grand Canyon, carved over millions of years by the Colorado River, and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your choice of restaurants on the canyon's rim at El Tovar, the Arizona Room or Bright Angel Café.

    Day 3: Compelling images of the American Southwest

    You just might want to take advantage of your lodge's ideal location on the South Rim by waking early enough to catch one of nature's grandest shows – a Grand Canyon sunrise! Learn about the geology and wildlife of the region from geology expert Canyon Dave in a perfect location, right on the rim. And no Grand Canyon tour would be complete without exploring the canyon rim and Canyon Village as you please, witnessing the rugged landscape's vast grandeur and changing colors as the sun climbs in the sky. Travel through the Navajo Reservation en route to the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, for a two-night stay. After a private dinner tonight, attend a lecture on the role of water in the region's ecology.

    Day 4: Perspectives on Lake Powell

    See remote corners of 186-mile-long Lake Powell – created from the Colorado River by the Glen Canyon Dam in the 1960s – from a variety of perspectives. First take an included early morning, 30-minute flight* to see the unusual red-rock formations reflecting in the lake; view Rainbow Bridge, the world's largest natural arch. Back on land, choose either a Lake Powell boat trip*, or a four-wheel-drive adventure* to hidden Antelope Canyon, whose sandstone walls seem to change color. You have an option (at an additional cost of $195) to take a four-hour excursion to Monument Valley* in the Navajo Nation, made famous as a setting of many westerns by director John Ford; combine aerial sightseeing with a land tour by a Navajo guide through rock buttes and spires – ask at time of booking.

    Day 5: Rafting on the Colorado River and on to Bryce Canyon

    Led by a river adventure guide, take a float trip* down the Colorado River, admiring Glen Canyon’s sandstone walls before setting off for Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park. Have lunch en route as you travel across quintessential western landscapes as seen on both the big and small screens. Arrive in Bryce Canyon National Park, where you'll immediately be awed by towering rock pinnacles, strangely sculptured hoodoos and immense semi-circular rock amphitheatres. Keep an eye out for elk, coyotes, marmots, and prairie dogs while driving the canyon rim road. Overnight at a classic national park lodge listed on the National Historic Register.

    Day 6: Explore Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks

    During your free morning, perhaps rise early to watch the sun rise over the hoodoos, or hike on Bryce Canyon's trails to seek out more dramatic views of the park's remarkable features, wildflowers, birds and wildlife. America's Canyonlands began with a Grand Canyon tour, followed by Bryce Canyon – and continues next to Zion National Park, boasting steep canyon walls, odd geologic formations, and a complex ecological system ranging from desert plants to lush greenery on the canyon floor. You'll spend the night in historic Zion Lodge, the only accommodation within the national park itself.

    Day 7: From mountain majesty to glitz, glitz, glitz

    Spend the morning exploring the color-splashed canyons, waterfalls and pools of Zion National Park at your leisure. Then depart Utah and traverse the northeastern Mojave Desert to the glamour and glittering lights of Las Vegas, Nevada, highlighted by themed casinos, headline entertainers, and a host of other attractions. Wrapping up your Zion, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon tour with a farewell reception and dinner at Caesars Palace Las Vegas – where your rooms are in the deluxe Forum Tower – gives you one last chance to share travel memories with new friends.

    Day 8: Journey home

    Tauck's comprehensive Zion, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon tour ends in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Caesars Palace Las Vegas to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. Checkout time at Caesars Palace is 11:00 a.m.; allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in.

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  • Trains Across Colorado
    Trains Across Colorado
    Mayflower Tours
    59 reviews

    8 day tour including 12 meals (7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 suppers)

    Denver, Vail, Durango, Colorado Springs

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    Day 1: Your Journey Begins in Denver...the Mile High City

    Standing at the threshold between the Rocky Mountains and points west, Denver will envelop you with cosmopolitan charm. The tour begins in this warm, welcoming city, giving you ample time to explore through a guided tour.

    • Arrive in Denver with included transfers to your hotel
    • Meet your fellow travelers at 6 p.m. for a get-acquainted dinner

    Day 2: Denver and Vail

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Denver city tour
    • Enjoy the charming ski village of Vail
    • Dinner

    Day 3: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Day 1

    Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. Sheer-walled canyons, towering monoliths, colorful formations, desert bighorn sheep and soaring eagles reflect the environment and history of the plateau-and-canyon country.

    Voted one of the “Top Ten Most Exciting Train Journeys in the World,” the Durango & Silverton was founded by the Denver & Rio Grande Railway in 1879. The line was constructed to haul ore from the San Juan Mountains, but passengers soon became awestruck at the mountainous views. Re-live the experience once again on board this spectacular journey. Spend two nights in Durango.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • See the grand landscapes of Colorado National Monument
    • Ride the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

    Day 4: Mesa Verde National Park

    Mesa Verde, Spanish for green table, offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years. Today, the park protects over 4,000 known archeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. UNESCO has designated Mesa Verde National Park as a World Cultural Heritage Park.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Guided tour of Mesa Verde National Park and the awesome Pueblo cliff dwellings

    Day 5: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Next Stop 1880!

    Built in 1880 as the San Juan Extension of the Denver & Rio Grande, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad remains one of the most spectacular examples of steam era mountain railroading in North America. While a hundred years ago, the steamer hauled precious metals, today the steam locomotives carry passengers looking for adventure over high trestles, through dark tunnels and along narrow mountain shelves.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Ride through the Rockies aboard the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad with lunch
    • Dinner

    Day 6: Royal Gorge Scenic Railway

    Billed as the “the most scenic train ride in North America,” you’ll pass under the Royal Gorge Bridge and along the raging Arkansas River. Will you spot bald eagles and red tailed hawks as they soar high above? Or the deer and sheep that roam in their natural surroundings? This fascinating 12-mile route follows the same trail as the old Denver and Rio Grande Western line.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Travel through historic Canon City
    • Royal Gorge Scenic Railway

    Day 7: Pikes Peak Cog Railway “Ride to the Clouds!”

    Your first taste of the wide open spaces begins at the Garden of the Gods, a 1300-acre park with glorious natural terrain. Then we’ll board the Swiss-made Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the highest cog railroad in the U.S., which stretches nine miles long as it vertically climbs to almost 8,000 feet. Story has it that Zalmon Simmons of The Simmons Mattress Company rode to the top of Pikes Peak on a mule and knew there had to be a better way. When someone suggested a railway, he provided the money to build it. Spend two nights in Colorado Springs.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Visit the U.S. Air Force Academy and its Cadet Chapel (when available)
    • Garden of the Gods Park
    • “Ride to the Clouds!” aboard the Pikes Peak Cog Railway
    • Dinner

    Day 8: Last Day!

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Group transfer to Denver Airport for flights after 12 p.m.

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  • National Parks of the Southwest
    National Parks of the Southwest
    Mayflower Tours
    59 reviews

    8 day tour including 10 meals (6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 suppers)

    Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Page, AZ, Springdale

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    Day 1: Bright Lights, Big City

    Our tour starts in that glittering cosmopolitan center of the Southwest, Las Vegas. Staying in the heart of downtown near the fabulous Fremont Street Experience. Home to ten casinos, 60 restaurants and the spectacular Vista Vision light and music show, the Fremont Street Experience offers something for everyone. It’s a fantastic way to bid farewell to city lights as you embark on a tour of the glorious outdoor splendors of the region.

    • Arrive in Las Vegas with included transfers to your hotel
    • Meet your Tour Manager at 6 p.m. for dining suggestions

    Day 2: Natural Wonder in the Grand Canyon

    The big city lights will pale in comparison to the natural splendors that await you. Our first stop on tour is the Grand Canyon. Averaging 4,000 feet deep, this immense gorge has long stood as a symbol of the abundant beauty of America’s natural environment. Spend two nights on the canyon’s rim at the rustic Grand Canyon Lodges. After a day of exploration, enjoy a front-row seat to the surrounding scenic treasures as you dine at the North Rim Lodge, overlooking the canyon’s gorgeous buttes and spires.

    Our tour will also serve as an introduction to the native settlers who first made their home in the majestic cliffs and rugged desert country of the Southwest. At the Kaibab Indian Reservation, we visit Pipe Spring National Monument, a lush oasis that for centuries has sustained human settlements from Paiute Indians to Mormon pioneers.

    • Visit Pipe Spring National Monument
    • Grand Canyon Lodges for 2 nights
    • Dinner at North Rim Lodge

    Day 3: Grand Canyon Day 2

    Today you will embark on a tour of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon., with your afternoon at leisure.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Tour of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon
    • Afternoon at leisure

    Day 4: Southwestern Waterways

    While the Southwest is famous for its arid desert landscapes, no visit to the area would be complete without a refreshing cruise on the crystal-clear water of Lake Powell. Formed during the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam in 1963, Lake Powell is the second largest man-made lake in the United States, and serves as home to an abundance of wildlife along its shores.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Cruise on Lake Powell
    • Dinner at the Rainbow Room

    Day 5: Natural Wonders in Monument Valley

    The Grand Canyon is only the beginning of the natural wonders you will see! You will thrill at the sight of the towering sandstone structures of Monument Valley.

    On the way to Monument Valley, we venture deep into Native American territory as we visit the Navajo Indian Reservation. Our visit will be enriched by a Native American tour guide who describes the fascinating history of this scenic region.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Visit Monument Valley with included lunch

    Day 6: Natural Wonders in Utah: Bryce Canyon National Park

    In Utah’s Bryce Canyon, you will see the effect of thousands of years of erosion on colorful limestone rock, producing horseshoe amphitheaters, sharp ravines, and fragile rock formations in pink, white, yellow and red.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Bryce Canyon National Park
    • Arrive at Zion National Park

    Day 7: Natural Wonders in Utah: Zion National Park

    Utah is also home to Zion National Park, a vast expanse of 150,000 acres of wild canyon country. Our guided tour will unearth the gems of the natural wonderland, from hidden waterfalls to spectacular red and white sandstone cliffs that tower thousands of feet high.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Tour Zion National Park
    • Farewell dinner

    Day 8: Final Day

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Group transfer to Las Vegas Airport for flights after 1 p.m.

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    • $217 – Per day
    • $1,739 – Total
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  • Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, and San Francisco
    Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, and San Francisco
    Mayflower Tours
    59 reviews

    8 day tour including 9 meals (5 breakfasts, 4 suppers)

    San Francisco, Yosemite, South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, Rohnert Park

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    Day 1: Arrival and Tour Kick-Off

    San Francisco’s charms are as tall as the Golden Gate Bridge and as tiny as an exquisite dim sum dumpling. It is considered by many to be the most beautiful city in America, and we will spend two nights in San Francisco.

    • Arrive at San Francisco International Airport with included transfers to your hotel
    • Meet your Tour Manager at 6 p.m. for evening dining suggestions

    Day 2: Find Your Heart in San Francisco

    Our guided tour takes us on a cable car ride. We cross the famous Golden Gate Bridge with its breathtaking views and into Sausalito. This Mediterranean-style community is perched around the bay with a wide selection of restaurants and shops lining its scenic marina. After lunch, we cruise the bay, the best way to see the city’s beautiful skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.

    We have dinner on Fisherman’s Wharf, famous for its historic waterfront, delicious seafood, spectacular sights and unique shopping. Whether you dine on seafood or steak, your view will be of a bustling harbor with the Golden Gate Bridge arching above it. Hopefully, we can enjoy one of the most breathtaking sunsets in the world and an after-dinner stroll as our time in “The City by the Bay” draws to a memorable close.

    • Tour San Francisco, ride a cable car and cross the Golden Gate Bridge
    • Browse shops in Sausalito
    • San Francisco Bay cruise
    • Dinner on Fisherman’s Wharf

    Day 3: Sequoias and the Sierra Nevada Mountains

    We board our comfortable motorcoach for a ride through San Joaquin Valley, known as the nation’s salad bowl. The rambling hills grow steeper as they ascend into the Sierra Nevada chain and the spectacular mountain and valley scenery of Yosemite National Park. This land is sacred to Native Americans, a mine of gold and broken dreams for generations of prospectors and a favorite of landscape photographer Ansel Adams. The park harbors a grand collection of waterfalls, meadows and forests that include groves of giant sequoias.

    We begin our Yosemite National Park adventure with a narrated tour of Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Share the wonder of this ancient and beautiful grove as you hear about the history these magnificent trees have seen. Giant Sequoias, considered to be the most massive living thing on earth, can live from 1,000 to 3,000 years. Three groves totaling 700 trees are located in the park. Our riverside lodge is nestled at the foot of a mountain. Before our bountiful dinner, enjoy the clean mountain air as you walk the forest paths or relax on shady benches.

    • Drive through San Joaquin Valley and into the Sierra Nevada Mountains
    • Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias

    Day 4: The Crown Jewel of Parks

    We continue our Yosemite visit with a tour of the Yosemite Valley Floor to see the park’s grandeur and natural treasures. We see El Capitan, a one-mile-thick granite mountain and the thundering Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America. An afternoon is yours to choose among Ansel Adam’s gallery, the Indian Village, a hike to the base of a waterfall or other activities. Birdwatchers may spot a great grey owl, Peregrine falcon or pileated woodpecker while animal lovers will be on the lookout for mule deer, bighorn sheep and black bears. The awe-inspiring sight of a golden eagle is not rare.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Morning guided tram tour of Yosemite Valley Floor
    • Afternoon at leisure
    • Dinner

    Day 5: A Lake for Lovers

    On our way to Lake Tahoe, the largest and deepest alpine lake in North America, we drive through the rugged mountains and lush forests of the High Sierras. We learn why Lake Tahoe is one of America’s most beloved natural attractions. Our two-night stay gives us ample time to explore its enchantments. For festive evenings, the lake has casinos and great entertainment.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Drive through the High Sierras
    • Dinner

    Day 6: Cruise Lake Tahoe

    We see turquoise waters curve into breathtaking forests in this indisputable photographer’s paradise. Delight in the midday splendor of the lake from the open air deck or the enclosed passenger cabin of our cruise boat, the MS Dixie II. You will see through the clear waters to the bay’s underwater state park. We pass castles and mansions tucked between inlets and picturesque points. A mystical island floats on the tranquil waters.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Cruise Lake Tahoe aboard the MS Dixie II
    • Free time in Lake Tahoe

    Day 7: The Old West and New Wine

    Old Sacramento, dating back to the gold rush days, is our next destination. More than 200 shops will take us back to the Old West as we search for new treasures in gold-rush era structures. Enjoy this visit to the 1800s setting before we move on to the rolling hills of California’s wine country. We tour a winery in Sonoma, the very heart of the vineyards, before our farewell dinner.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Visit Old Sacramento
    • Sonoma Valley winery tour with tasting
    • Farewell dinner

    Day 8: Final Day

    Now that we have said hello to California, we will never say goodbye. Memories too sparkling to fade will always be with us.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Group transfer to San Francisco International Airport for flights after 12 p.m.

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    • $231 – Per day
    • $1,849 – Total
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  • New England & Cape Cod: Autumn Foliage
    New England & Cape Cod: Autumn Foliage
    Mayflower Tours
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    8 day tour in mostly 2-star hotels, including 12 meals (7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 suppers)

    Boston, Hyannis, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire

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    Day 1: Boston – The American Revolution and Beyond

    Your journey starts in Boston, Massachusetts, one of America’s oldest cities. Founded in 1630, Boston is a bustling, vibrant city filled with history, tradition and old world elegance. From museums to sports to fresh seafood to ethnic cuisine, you will feel a real sense of European influence still prevalent today. The American Revolution plays out as you follow along the Freedom Trail, from the Public Garden to the Old North Church to Paul Revere’s House. Explore Faneuil Hall, a festival market complex of shops, food stands and restaurants.

    • Arrive in Boston with included transfers to your hotel
    • Meet your Tour Manager at 6 p.m. for dining suggestions

    Day 2: Plymouth Rock – The Pilgrim’s Pride

    Our first stop takes you to Plymouth Rock, where the Pilgrims landed in 1620. Here you’ll get a look at the Mayflower II, an authentic reproduction of the original ship. Then it’s on to Hyannis, summer home of the Kennedy family and the JFK Memorial.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Guided city tour of Boston
    • Visit Plymouth Rock and see the Mayflower II
    • Succulent New England lobsterbake dinner

    Day 3: Martha’s Vineyard – Playground of the Rich and Famous

    The Vineyard has long been known as one of Massachusetts’ most prominent havens for celebrities, including former President Bill Clinton and his family. Who knows who you might run into? As your morning ferry ride takes you to the resort island of Martha’s Vineyard, you will be delighted with the charm of Edgartown, with its gingerbread cottages and narrow streets. Martha’s Vineyard also sets the scene for all the action in the Jaws movies, using lots of local extras.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Ferry to Martha’s Vineyard for a guided tour

    Day 4: Newport – America’s Mansions

    Picturesque Newport, Rhode Island, boasts famed mansions and sailboats dotting the rocky, rugged landscape. We tour one of these legendary estates, Vanderbilt’s Breakers Mansion, and get a glimpse of how America’s most elite families lived at the turn of the century.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Travel to Newport, Rhode Island and visit the Breakers Mansion
    • Included lunch in Newport
    • Travel to Vermont

    Day 5: Vermont – Backroads to Beauty

    Although Vermont means “green mountains” in French, the state is known for its spectacular autumn color show, white clapboard villages and tree-covered mountains. Backroads touring in Vermont takes us to such beautiful mountain villages such as Newfane and Grafton. Weston is home to the Vermont Country Store, “Purveyors of the Practical and Hard-To-Find,” and Woodstock has been called the “prettiest small town in America.” While Vermont’s maple syrup season takes place in the spring, there are still plenty of maple syrup products to enjoy like maple syrup, maple candy and maple butter to bring back home. Visit one of Vermont’s state parks, Quechee Gorge, an impressive river chasm, often considered Vermont’s “Little Grand Canyon.”

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Tour the backroad villages of Vermont
    • Visit the Vermont Country Store in Weston
    • See brilliant autumn foliage in Quechee Gorge, Vermont’s “Little Grand Canyon”
    • Dinner at the Indianhead Resort

    Day 6: New Hampshire – Conway Scenic Railroad

    Fascinating historic sites defining the early American spirit run rich in the Granite State. Almost everywhere, you will see evidence of Native American as well as colonial history. Experience an incredibly awesome display of New Hampshire’s autumn foliage along the Kancamagus Highway. This scenic road winds through the spectacular White Mountains to North Conway, for a rail journey aboard the Conway Scenic Railroad. Re-live this railroad’s 130-year history while soaking in the beauty of meadowlands and forests and chugging over rivers.

    • Breakfast at the resort
    • View the exquisite scenery along the Kancamagus Highway
    • Ride the Conway Scenic Railroad
    • Dinner at the Indianhead Resort

    Day 7: Colorful Maine – Designated National Scenic Byways

    After breakfast, we set sail for a journey across Lake Winnipesaukee for what has been called the “most beautiful cruise in New England.” Sail from the home port of Weirs Beach aboard the M/S Mount Washington to Wolfeboro, known as the oldest resort town in New Hampshire.

    Then ride through gorgeous mountain country where you will spot spectacular foliage, crystal clear lakes, covered bridges and wildlife sightings along this coastal drive. Was that a moose? Or an elk? Make sure your cameras are ready! A visit to Kennebunkport, the famous Bush family compound and home to other celebrities, will give you a glimpse of magnificent seaside estates. And keep your cameras on alert as you view Maine’s jagged shoreline, dotted with historic lighthouses and high cliffs. A fresh seafood dinner awaits you on the waterfront in Maine.

    • Breakfast at the resort
    • Lake Winnipesaukee cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington
    • Free time in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire’s oldest resort town
    • Visit Kennebunkport, Maine
    • Dinner on the waterfront in Maine

    Day 8: Final Day and Minuteman National Historic Park

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Minuteman National Historic Park
    • Group transfer to Boston Logan Airport for flights after 5 p.m.

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  • New England Rails and Sails
    New England Rails and Sails
    Mayflower Tours
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    8 day tour including 9 meals (6 breakfasts, 3 suppers)

    Boston, Portland, North Conway, Mystic, Hyannis

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    Day 1: Arrive in Scenic Boston

    Boston Common, America’s oldest public park, is now a peaceful oasis with a history of hangings, duels and spirited speeches. Historic Quincy Market is America’s bazaar with more than 100 of the finest shops and a fleet of pushcarts featuring New England artisans and their unique wares. Patriotic shoppers will have their choice of Cape Cod’s maritime art as well as some unexpected New England finds along the way.

    • Arrive in Boston with included transfers to your hotel
    • Meet your Tour Manager in the hotel lobby at 6 p.m. for dining suggestions

    Day 2: Liberty's Legacy

    We begin our New England journey in the winding streets of 17th-century Boston. Our motorcoach takes us along the Freedom Trail. The Declaration of Independence comes to life as we see Old South Church where it was first read to the people of Boston. We continue on to Paul Revere’s House and the church where two lanterns inspired his midnight ride. We see Old Ironsides, the oldest commissioned warship in the world and pause at Bunker Hill to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of our forefathers who held their own against the British army as a unified force for the first time. Other evocative sites include our nation’s oldest school and the 1729 Old South Meeting House where an outraged Samuel Adams launched the Boston Tea Party.

    • City tour of Boston with a local guide
    • Motorcoach to Portland, Maine
    • Dinner at one of Portland’s bayside restaurants

    Day 3: Raising Sails

    In typical New England fashion, we’ll board an island ferry at Casco Bay for a cruise along the rocky shore of Maine with fishing fleets and yachts. Sea breezes sweep away the tensions of our pre-vacation days as we look for wooded islands, seals and seabirds. Victorian cottages slip by like postcards from the past.

    Day Three
    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Casco Bay Cruise
    • White Mountains of New Hampshire
    • Dinner in New Hampshire

    Day 4: Riding Rails

    Our first scenic rail journey is through New Hampshire’s White Mountains on the Conway Scenic Railroad. Relive this railroad’s 130-year history while soaking in the beauty of meadowlands and forests and chugging over rivers. We make a stop at Vermont’s “Little Grand Canyon,” Quechee Gorge to see this 165-foot-deep chasm wedged between the White and Green Mountains.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Conway Scenic Railroad
    • Free time in North Conway

    Day 5: Scenic New England

    Explore Connecticut!

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Motorcoach along the scenic Kancamagus Highway
    • Quechee Gorge
    • Optional transfer to Foxwoods Resort Casino

    Day 6: Riding Rails Redux

    On the Essex Steam Train, one spectacular view follows another as we pass through some of the most beautiful country in Connecticut.

    We also cruise the Connecticut River and explore its coves and inlets aboard the Becky Thatcher. This riverboat looks like it sailed from the Mississippi River for our cruise which passes woodlands, riverfront houses and a castle.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Essex Steam Train
    • Riverboat Becky Thatcher

    Day 7: Splendor of Cape Cod

    Our last nautical adventure is a cruise on Hyannis Harbor in a replica of a Maine coastal steamer. Along the shore, the Kennedy Compound comes into view as we navigate the shimmering waters where a presidential yacht once sailed.

    On the Cape Cod Central Railroad, the Cape’s cranberry bogs, woodlands, salt marshes, sand dunes and ocean vistas combined to make this a memorable journey en route to the Cape Cod Canal.

    Our dining finale is a traditional Cape Cod lobster dinner with optional bibs and the traditional exchanging of addresses.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Sail on a Hyannis Harbor Cruise
    • Cape Cod Central Railroad
    • Lobster dinner

    Day 8: Final Day!

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Group motorcoach transfer to Boston Logan Airport for flights after 4 p.m.

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  • The Grand Trek
    The Grand Trek
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    42 day tour

    New York City, Virginia, Alabama, New Orleans, Texas, San Antonio, Carlsbad, Roswell, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Monterey, San Francisco, Yosemite, Nevada, Jackson, Yellowstone National Park, Cody, Indian, South Dakota, Chicago, Ohio, Niagara Falls

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    Days 1-2: New York Area & Washington DC

    First stop, the capital calls. Washington DC is the perfect introduction to the social, cultural and political history of the United States. Explore the best of America's Capitol - from the Smithsonian Museum to the Lincoln Memorial on the guided night time illumination tour. During the day the city is awash with greenery so once you're done with sightseeing, go people watching in the parks. Why not take advantage of the great nightlife in Georgetown!
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Days 3-4: Virginia & Tennessee

    From polished stone monuments to rocky paths, the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia put on a great glimpse of the rugged outdoors. In Tennessee, choose to don a lifejacket, grip a paddle and bounce along a churning stretch of white water on our optional rafting trip. Hey, we did say fast and furious!
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Day 5: Alabama/Mississippi

    Next, travel into the 'Deep South' to Alabama and Mississippi for a taste of true southern hospitality. License plates proclaim you're in the 'Heart of Dixie', as the radio pumps out a
    hatful of country tunes to back this up.
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Days 6-7: New Orleans

    Beyond Mississippi we hit Louisiana, home of the Big Easy & Bourbon Street. Now we're talking all that jazz! We head into the enchanting French Quarter of New Orleans and hear the real deal at Preservation Hall, echoing with chirpy trumpet and smooth sax. Sample a Hurricane at Pat O'Brien's! New Orleans has more than just food, drink and music to offer. Do the Huckleberry Finn thing as you chug along the Mississippi River.
    Accommodation: 2 nights en-route hotel paid locally

    Day 8: Louisiana/Texas

    Look for gators on our optional Louisiana swamp tour through the mysterious bayous of Cajun country (a must do!). The Lone Star bids you a big-hearted welcome for four nights in the mighty Texas. None of the other 47 continental states is bigger; come to think of it, everything seems vast in this pancake-flat expanse.
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Days 9-10: San Antonio

    Don your Davy Crockett hat and check out the Alamo, symbol of Texan pride and independence from Mexico. Or stroll the Paseo del Rio. If your Spanish is shaky, that's the cobbled 'river walk', bursting with greenery, cafés and boutiques.
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Days 11-12: Texas & Carlsbad Caverns National Park

    The biggest state of the continental USA is also home to plenty of Mexican-American cuisine, "Tex-Mex", including spicy fajitas and tacos could be on the menu tonight. Do you know your stalactite from your stalagmite? Carlsbad Caverns boasts over 100 limestone caves sporting glinting minerals and telling names like the Hall of the White Giant and Green Lake Room.
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Day 13: Arizona / Roswell, New Mexico

    After a visit to the famous Roswell's UFO Museum, pitch your tents together and chew the fat long into the night. What are those lights in the sky?
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Day 14: Monument Valley

    Venturing into the desert southwest, we hit the iconic Monument Valley used in Hollywood scenes from Westerns to 2001: A Space Odyssey and everything in between. Get jeep-bound and flit between towering buttes and massive mesas. This is sacred Navajo land; take home their secrets, legends and the odd handcrafted keepsake. Tonight, experience a stunning sunset overlooking the valley.
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Days 15-16: Grand Canyon National Park

    No trip west is complete without a stop at the Grand Canyon and we have a full day tomorrow to experience the grandeur of Earth's natural wonder. Pack your best boots and don't forget your camera for a sunrise/sunset hike along the rim. For the more ambitious take the long hike down Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point, or choose the "bird's eye" view on a scenic flight. Watching the sinking sun paint it amber, maroon and red, its breathtaking immensity still blows you away.
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Days 17-18: Lake Powell & Zion National Park

    Swim the deep blue waters of Lake Powell, formerly the great Glenn Canyon, or just sit back on the shore and soak up the powerful rays of this beautiful and surreal man-made desert oasis. Then onwards to Zion National Park. Explore the hidden canyons or maybe hike to Angels Landing. Okay, so getting up there can be devilish at times, but the famous trail puts Zion on a 360-degree display of this magnificent national park
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Days 19-20: Las Vegas

    With a sudden burst of neon, Vegas is right in your face - the greatest show on earth. Watch out though - some dub this place 'Lost Wages'! Why not cruise "The Strip" in a super-stretch limo, indulge in an all-you-can eat buffet, take in a show or just watch the amazing crowds, neon signs and attractions that many hotel casinos have to offer. And if that's not enough, take a helicopter flight back down The Strip or just gamble the night away in one of the world class casinos.
    Accommodation: 2 en-route hotel nights paid locally

    Day 21: Los Angeles

    Journey across the desert and catch some California sun as you roll into the larger than life LA scene. Why not hang out at and people watch at Venice Beach tonight?
    Accommodation: 1 night hotel included

    Days 22-23: Pacific Coast, Monterey

    A quick tour of Hollywood before skirting the awesome shoreline, as the highway snakes north beside the heaving ocean swell. Further along the Pacific Highway, splash the cash in Monterrey or stroll the coast around this seriously scenic peninsula.
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Days 24-25: San Francisco

    San Francisco is next, "Everybody's Favourite City". Enjoy a full day to explore the city with plenty of time for shopping in China Town & Union Square, sightseeing and a stroll over the Golden Gate Bridge. Maybe take a cruise on the bay for an unforgettable sunset, then go bar hopping 'til the tiny hours. Mission, Marina or Haight-Ashbury Districts usually check the right boxes.
    Accommodation: 2 en-route hotel nights paid locally

    Days 26-27: Yosemite National Park

    Heading through Central California we take a scenic drive into the Yosemite National Park region and a chance to hike or bike through the extraordinary landscape of glacier-carved granite monoliths and spectacular waterfalls. Hike to Yosemite Falls, one of North America's highest, and capture El Capitan's great granite profile on camera. Keep your eyes peeled for the chance to view the park's abundant wildlife.
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Days 28-29: Lake Tahoe & Idaho/Nevada

    Set sail at Lake Tahoe on an optional sunset cruise or play the house in one of the flash casinos - though a gentle pedal boat ride, scenic parasailing or an energising jet-ski, may just as easily push your buttons. Now your posse heads across a heap more widescreen scenery as you edge westward through Idaho & Nevada.
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Days 30-31: Jackson

    Feel the old frontier spirit alive and kicking in the truly western town of Jackson, Wyoming. Fresh from conquering the Snake River rapids, one of America's last great untamed rivers, on an optional whitewater rafting trip, corral your posse into the nearest watering hole. Million Dollar Cowboy Bar is a fine tip, with saddles for stools and trophy cow horns above the counter.
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Days 32-33: Yellowstone National Park

    Pitch up in the world's first National Park, Yellowstone. This is a superb wilderness of spouting geysers, waterfalls and simmering mud pools. A-grade American stars grace the trails - keep your eyes peeled for this abundant wildlife. Large herds of bison and elk roam the park and if you're lucky, you may even see bear or wolf.
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Day 34: Cody

    Next, it's Wild Wyoming, the heart of cowboy country, This is what Cody is all about. From its cowboy roots to its summer rodeos, shake a leg and try some two-step as the buckin' bronco rears its massive head!
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Day 35: Sioux Indian Lands

    Yep, we're talking Mount Rushmore and the uniquely sculptured faces of our four greatest Presidents Close by, another rock-carved epic is shaping up: the Crazy Horse monument, a nod to the famed Lakota Indian war leader, very impressive!
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Days 36-37: Badlands National Park & South Dakota

    Never mind the "bad lands", touching down here feels like a moon landing. Low-slung buttes, chiselled spires and saw-tooth ridges have a bizarre lunar quality as you swap some photos. Resident coyotes may utter the occasional howl as you settle back for some shut-eye under canvas.
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Days 38-39: Chicago

    Our next stop is Chicago - the "Windy City", home to some of the greatest blues music in America. Soar up Willis Tower for dizzying views over the Windy City. Trawl the upmarket malls of Magnificent Mile and grab a slice of Chicago's deep-dish pizza before peddling on the included famous "Bobby's Bike Hike" tour.
    Accommodation: 2 en-route hotel nights paid locally

    Day 40: Ohio

    Ask a "Buckeye" to tell you all about their state nut or how cool they think Cedar Point Amusement Park's rollercoasters are! Ride the Millenium Force - the greatest roller coaster in the world!
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Day 41: Niagara Falls

    From the edge of Lake Ontario, the sensation of crashing water is stupendous, the noise immense, at America's greatest national attractions, Niagara Falls. Wait 'til you're down on the water aboard 'Maid of the Mist', where the cascades pound, churn and foam right before your eyes. That's what you call a front row seat!
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Day 42: New York Area

    We roll into the New York Area and the end of our awesome Grand Trek! This tour is not scheduled to spend any time in New York City so make sure you book extra hotel nights and explore the sights and sounds of the Big Apple on your own. Splurge along Fifth Ave, hit the top of the Empire State Building, or soak up the trendy, laidback vibe of Greenwich Village before heading home.

    Tour ends at approx 17:00 hrs in New York Area on day 42.

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  • Atlantic Dream
    Atlantic Dream
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    14 day tour

    New York City, Shenandoah, Tennessee, New Orleans, Panama City Beach, Florida, Orlando, Miami

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    Days 1-2: New York Area & Washington DC

    We head out of the New York area onto Washington DC, the perfect introduction to the social, cultural and political history of the United States. Explore the best of America's Capitol - from the Smithsonian to the Lincoln Memorial on the guided tour. During the day the city is awash with greenery so once you're done with sightseeing, go people watching in the parks. Why not take advantage of the great nightlife in Georgetown!
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Day 3: Appalachian Mountains

    From the Shenandoah to the lush, natural beauty of the Appalachians - this super-sized, 1500 mile mountain chain is awesome for camping and superb for stretching the legs. Also home to the American black bear and former haunt of the Cherokee Indians!
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Days 4-5: Tennessee & Alabama

    Welcome to the Deep South. Time for some excitement! Choose to don a lifejacket, grip a paddle and bounce along a
    churning stretch of white water, for pure adrenalin. Then head through Alabama and tune in to local radio stations for a foot-tapping southern soundtrack of rhythm and blues!
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Days 6-7: New Orleans

    Now we're talking all that jazz! We head into the enchanting French Quarter of New Orleans! Hear the real deal at Preservation Hall, echoing with chirpy trumpet and smooth sax or sample a Hurricane at Pat O'Brien's! New Orleans has more than just food, drink and music to offer. Do the Huckleberry Finn thing as you chug along the Mississippi River. Then look for gators on the included Louisiana swamp tour through the mysterious bayous of Cajun country.
    Accommodation: 2 nights en-route hotel paid locally

    Days 8-9: Panama City Beach

    Then on to the Gulf of Mexico's 'Southern Riviera' - Panama City. Dream of lazy beach days or windsurf and jet ski the afternoon away. Pack dancing shoes with your flip-flops as the party spirit simmers far into the small hours at the hippest, hottest haunts of the Gulf Coast. Tomorrow may be the perfect day to recover on the beach and soak up the sun.
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Day 10: Florida Coast

    We head further along the Florida Coast keeping our eyes peeled for that perfect beach stop. Another day, another chance to work on your tan in the Sunshine State.
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Days 11-13: Orlando

    Forget your age, Disneyworld is included and it makes a big kid of one and all. With three nights here, fitting in extra thrills and spills is a piece of cake. Slip-slide around Wet 'n' Wild, be drenched by killer whales at SeaWorld or cross the final frontier at Kennedy Space Center. Who wants to grow up anyhow?
    Accommodation: Camping included

    Day 14: Miami

    Seek out SoBe (aka South Beach) to stroll the art deco seafront or pose with the beautiful people on sugary sand and in ultra-cool nightspots. Magnificent Miami beckons with miles of white beaches and palm trees swaying in the breeze...

    Tours ends at approx 17:00 hrs in Miami on day14.

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  • Charleston, Jekyll Island, and Savannah
    Charleston, Jekyll Island, and Savannah
    Mayflower Tours
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    7 day tour including 9 meals (6 breakfasts, 3 suppers)

    Charleston, Jekyll Island, Savannah

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    Day 1: Charleston, Where History Lives

    The cobblestone streets of Charleston, South Carolina, invite a stroll past Colonial and antebellum mansions with their fragrant gardens of magnolias and hibiscus. We spend two nights in Charleston, the town where its founders lived and turned Southern hospitality into an art.

    • Arrive in Charleston with included transfers to your hotel
    • Meet your Tour Manager at 6 p.m. who will offer sightseeing and dining suggestions

    Day 2: Magnolia Plantation

    Many of the founders frequented the 1771 Royal Exchange and Custom House where they socialized, worked to free us from the British and helped build our great nation. History fast forwards as we visit the famous Battery at the Harbor which overlooks Fort Sumter. Here, the first shot of the Civil War was fired, ending a way of life we will experience at our next stop.

    Step back 325 years at Magnolia Plantation, considered by many experts to be the most beautiful garden in the world. Walk farther back in time by visiting its Indian burial mound, restored pre-Revolutionary War barge and street of pre-Civil War cabins. On the nature train, we will explore the life and history of the plantation, which now includes a petting zoo and themed gardens such as biblical, tropical, and topiary. The day ends with a dinner cruise on Charleston Harbor where Southern cooking and historic landmarks end a memorable day in the Old South.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Guided tour of Charleston
    • Magnolia Plantation
    • Dinner cruise on Charleston Harbor

    Day 3: The Beauty of Beaufort

    Known for its Southern hospitality and casual seaside charm, Beaufort reigns as the “Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands.” With its scenic waterfront charm, quaint shops and historic homes, Beaufort beckons, encouraging you to drift back in time and experience Southern hospitality at its finest.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Visit Beaufort, known for its Southern hospitality and casual seaside charm
    • Spend 2 nights at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel
    • Dinner at Jekyll Island Club Hotel

    Day 4: The Vanderbilts and You

    One of Georgia’s “Golden Isles,” Jekyll Island is covered with oak trees, Spanish moss and palmetto. Families such as the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts once prized the island for its splendid isolation. Our lush home for the next two nights is the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, a romantic Victorian Hotel. Called a cottage by turn-of-the-century tycoons who wintered here, it was considered the richest, most exclusive and most inaccessible club in the world. The hotel’s tradition of culinary excitement is as celebrated today as it was decades ago.

    A narrated tram tour of Jekyll Island’s 240-acre historic district passes 33 original buildings, and we also explore a restored cottage. Much of the Vanderbilt society world has been preserved and faithfully restored. You can see one of only four signed Louis C. Tiffany stained glass windows in the country.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Narrated tram tour of Jekyll Island

    Day 5: The Belle of the South

    During our two nights in Savannah, we’ll discover why General Sherman found this city too beautiful to burn during the Civil War. Many stately mansions have been restored, and some buildings date back to the 1700s. The elegant architecture, ornate ironworks, fountains and lush green squares are rivaled only by the city’s hospitality. We pass the 1820 mansion, birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts, and squares and streets where movies such as Forrest Gump and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil were filmed. You’ll have ample time to visit other attractions such as the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (1876), one of the largest Roman Catholic churches in the South, the First African Baptist Church whose congregation dates back to 1788 and Temple Mickeve Israel, the third oldest synagogue in America.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Guided trolley tour of Savannah, “The Belle of the South”

    Day 6: Savannah In-Depth

    There is a full day of exploring more of Savannah, including River Street with its unique shops and restaurants. Or you can join our optional tour to Hilton Head Island, a relaxing golfers’ paradise that juts into the Atlantic with secluded beaches and gently rolling waves. During our farewell dinner, we enjoy some great down-home Southern cuisine.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Explore Savannah at your leisure or visit Hilton Head Island
    • Farewell dinner at one of Savannah’s fine restaurants

    Day 7: Final Day

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Transfer to Savannah Airport for flights home

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  • Washington, DC and Williamsburg
    Washington, DC and Williamsburg
    Mayflower Tours
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    7 day tour including 7 meals (3 breakfasts, 4 suppers)

    District of Columbia, Arlington, Williamsburg

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    Day 1: Washington, DC - America’s Capital City

    Welcome to Washington, DC! On your first day you'll get settled and get to know your Tour Manager and fellow travelers.

    • Arrive in Washington, DC, with included transfers to your hotel from Reagan National Airport
    • Meet your Tour Manager and fellow travelers at 6 p.m. for our welcome dinner

    Day 2: WWII Memorial and the Capitol Visitor Center

    History in the making, famous monuments and memorials and world-renowned institutions make Washington, DC a vibrant, bustling city at every turn. On a panoramic tour of our nation’s capital, you’ll see the Capitol Building where Congress meets to create new legislation, along with the Washington Monument, one of the city’s most prominent structures. View the nation’s memorials to Presidents Lincoln and Jefferson, great men who shaped our history, as well as the Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans, Iwo Jima and FDR memorials. Also scheduled is the National WWII Memorial, honoring all of the military veterans who bravely fought against tyranny and oppression.

    You will also get to see the new Capitol Visitor Center will provide visitors with a variety of amenities including an exhibition gallery and orientation theaters. An extension of the Capitol itself, the Visitor Center welcomes you to the seat of American government in a facility neatly hidden underground next to the Capitol.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Guided tour of Washington, DC, including the new Capitol Visitor Center
    • National WWII Memorial

    Day 3: Arlington National Cemetery and the Smithsonian

    Your Washington, DC tour also includes Arlington National Cemetery with its Tomb of the Unknowns and moving “Changing of the Guard” ceremony. The John F. Kennedy Memorial and Women in Military Service Memorial are featured as well. We’ll take time to explore the Smithsonian, the world’s largest museum complex and research organization. Some of the more famous exhibitions include the fabled Hope Diamond, gowns of the First Ladies, Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis and the command module from Apollo 11.

    • Tour of Arlington National Cemetery including The John F. Kennedy Memorial
    • The Smithsonian including American Indian Museum and Air & Space Museum

    Day 4: Get the Scoop at the Newseum

    Newly opened, the Newseum is Washington’s interactive museum of news. It chronicles the people and stories which have shaped history from its Great Hall of News to its interactive News room.

    This evening, you’ll join your traveling companions for an Illumination tour of our capital city, showcasing the memorials and monuments brightly lit against the night sky.

    • Visit the Newseum,Washington’s museum of news
    • Afternoon to explore on your own with complimentary coach shuttle
    • Dinner
    • Monuments Illumination Tour

    Day 5: Mount Vernon and Jamestown Settlement - The Early Years

    Escape the 21st century today as we visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. The new Ford Orientation Center and the Donald W. Reynolds Museum offers visitors the chance to experience Washington’s life through movies and exhibitions. Explore his mansion filled with 18th-century treasures, stroll the gardens of this 45-acre estate and take in the views of the Potomac River from the mansion’s piazza.

    Then, travel south for a historic perspective on Jamestown, site of America’s first permanent English settlement which celebrated it’s 400th anniversary in 2007. Through faithful re-enactments and re-created sites, you can board replicas of the ships that sailed from England to Virginia in 1607 and explore the colonists’ fortifications and homes. Have a “hands on” experience at grinding corn and other activities as you explore the world of Indian Princess Pocahontas at the Powhatan Indian Village.

    • Mount Vernon
    • Jamestown Settlement
    • Visit Powhatan Village
    • Dinner

    Day 6: Colonial Williamsburg Comes to Life

    Learn about our country’s early years and the spirit of the patriots who instilled us with freedom and democracy. The largest living history museum in the country and one of America’s most popular attractions,Williamsburg is a must for every history buff. Go back in time more than 200 years. You’ll have an opportunity to visit more than 88 buildings that have been restored or reconstructed to their original state, re-creating an authentic atmosphere of colonial life.Take in the sights and sounds as costumed historical interpreters enact the daily lives of colonists from a bygone era. Be sure to stop by the Governor’s Palace, Capitol Building and Bassett Hall. And don’t miss the shops where old-world craftsmanship takes center stage.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Explore Williamsburg
    • Traditional Colonial tavern dinner

    Day 7: Final Day

    Bid farewell to your new friends after your fantastic journey to our nation's capitol!

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Group transfer to Washington, DC, Reagan National Airport for flights after 2 p.m.

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  • Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, and Mt. Rushmore
    Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, and Mt. Rushmore
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    9 day tour including 11 meals (6 breakfasts, 5 suppers)

    Salt Lake City, Jackson, Yellowstone National Park, Sheridan, Rapid City

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    Day 1: Man-made Wonders

    From the glory of God’s country to the wonders of modern engineering, our trip also includes a tour of awe-inspiring, man-made monuments. We explore Salt Lake City, preparing to delve more in depth tomorrow.

    • Arrive in Salt Lake City with included transfers to your hotel
    • Meet your fellow travelers at 6 p.m. for a dinner hosted by your Tour Manager
    • Enjoy a rehearsal of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (when available)

    Day 2: Cowboys and Gunslingers

    In Salt Lake City, we catch a glimpse of the neo-gothic Salt Lake Temple, the iconic representation of the Church of the Latter-Day Saints. Built between 1853 and 1893, the temple is a stunning example of artistry, and lends an ethereal tone of serenity to the surrounding Temple Square.

    Then grab your ten-gallon hat and reach for your six-gun, because we step back in time to experience life on the frontier.

    We start with historic Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where you’ll stroll the wooden plank sidewalks of downtown and catch a glimpse of gunplay every night in the town square.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Salt Lake City touring including Temple Square and Great Salt Lake
    • Head to Jackson, Wyoming
    • Chuckwagon dinner with entertainment

    Day 3: Grand Teton National Park

    In Jackson, cowboy traditions come alive during the summer months, when latter-day cowpunchers strut their stuff at the Jackson Hole Rodeo. After Labor Day, we’ll enjoy a show at the Jackson Hole Playhouse.

    While staying in Jackson, enjoy the “purple mountain majesties” of the Grand Tetons as we drift along on a scenic float trip down the beautiful Snake River. We may glimpse wildlife along the way; our route includes the National Elk Refuge, with its population of approximately 5,000 wintering elk as well as the largest bison herd in the National Wildlife Refuge System.

    • Breakfast at Teton Steakhouse
    • Snake River float trip through Grand Teton National Park
    • Jackson Rodeo (seasonal through Labor Day) or Jackson Hole Playhouse

    Day 4: Yellowstone Day 1

    Our tour includes a two-night stay in Yellowstone, the oldest U.S. national park. The park’s geothermal wonders – including the world-famous geyser, Old Faithful – offer a dramatic showcase for Mother Nature at her most powerful. We also take in the glorious vistas of the park’s Grand Canyon, a natural structure that took shape more than 10,000 years ago.

    • Travel to Yellowstone National Park
    • Late afternoon arrival to begin exploring the park
    • Dinner

    Day 5: Yellowstone Day 2

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Guided tour of Yellowstone

    Day 6: Western Legends: Buffalo Bill

    Wyoming is home to a legendary figure of the Old West, Buffalo Bill Cody. From his early days working on the wagon trains and riding for the Pony Express to his exploits as an expert tracker, sharpshooter and showman, Cody embodied the ideal of the American plains. At the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, you will meet this Western hero, as well as Annie Oakley, Sitting Bull, and Texas Jack.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Buffalo Bill Historical Center
    • Dinner

    Day 7: Deadwood and Devil's Tower

    Immerse yourself in the frontier life of yesteryear in Deadwood, South Dakota. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1967, Deadwood preserves the history and lore of the rough-and-ready West from the city’s beginnings as a lawless mining town.

    Walk the same streets as Wild Bill Hickok (who met his maker at the end of a pistol in one of Deadwood’s many saloons) and Calamity Jane, and see the town’s stately Victorians, restored gambling palaces, and “old-tyme” watering holes. Our tour also includes a trip to Boot Hill, the last resting place of Deadwood’s famous and not-so-famous denizens.

    We also enjoy seeing the Black Hills of South Dakota, with its sturdy pines and towering precipices, and the awe-inspiring heights of Wyoming’s Devils Tower. A looming presence, this natural monolith inspired countless Indian legends (we’ll learn more than a few!) and took its place in American film history in Stephen Spielberg’s classic film, Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

    • View the legendary Devils Tower
    • Travel to South Dakota
    • Tour of Deadwood and Boot Hill

    Day 8: Mt. Rushmore and the Badlands

    We close our tour with one of the most inspiring sites in the American landscape, Mt. Rushmore. The towering visages of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt have provided a stirring memorial to the country’s greatest leaders since they were completed in 1941. We also stop at the imposing sculpture of the Crazy Horse Memorial, a work in progress that serves as tribute to the Native Americans who originally lived in these beautiful hills.

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Tour the Badlands with a local guide and see the Crazy Horse Memorial
    • Visit Mt. Rushmore
    • Farewell dinner at K Bar S Lodge

    Day 9: Final Day

    • Breakfast at your hotel
    • Transfer to Rapid City Airport for flights home

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