Day 1 - Wednesday, 12/4/2024 - Dinner Fly to San Antonio, Texas
Today arrive in San Antonio, the Alamo City, and transfer to your downtown hotel for a four night stay. The city’s old-Spanish flavor, multi-cultural heritage, numerous parks and plazas, and the River Walk (Paseo del Rio) make it one of America’s more intriguing cities. This evening enjoy a Welcome Dinner. |
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Day 2 - Thursday, 12/5/2024 - Breakfast San Antonio Touring
After breakfast, enjoy a San Antonio City Tour. Visit the San Jose Mission known as the “Queen of the Missions,” restored to its original design in the 1930s by the WPA (Works Projects Administration). Next ascend San Antonio’s tallest structure, the Tower of the Americas for spectacular views of the city from 580 feet up. This afternoon go to the IMAX Theatre to see the docudrama “The Price of Freedom” which recounts the battle of the Alamo. Later visit the Shrine of Liberty, the Alamo, where you will see the chapel, one of the most photographed sites in the nation and wander through this historic landmark. Complete your day with a leisurely River Walk Cruise. This evening enjoy dinner on your own along the River Walk. |
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Day 3 - Friday, 12/6/2024 - Breakfast - Brunch Austin / LBJ Library
Today is a picturesque day as you coach through the Texas rolling hills to Austin, the capital of Texas. Enjoy an Austin City Tour with visits to the Texas State Capitol and the LBJ Library & Museum on the grounds of the University of Texas along with other famous city sites. This evening enjoy dinner on your own at one of San Antonio’s outstanding restaurants.
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Day 4 - Saturday, 12/7/2024 - Breakfast - Dinner LBJ National Historic Park
Today, travel to the Hill Country of Texas and take in the scenery. In Stonewall, tour the LBJ Ranch, the former home of the 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johnson. Drive by a reconstruction of the farmhouse where LBJ was born and his ranchhouse, referred to as the “Texas White House.” Next, visit the German settlement of Fredericksburg which retains touches of Old World Heritage. Visit the National Museum of the Pacific War, dedicated to men and women who served under Admiral Chester Nimitz in the Pacific during World War II. Enjoy time on your own in this quaint town to wander the shops and grab a bite to eat. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a popular local restaurant in San Antonio. Later wander the River Walk to experience the Fiesta de las Luminarias, which features thousands of candles illuminating the River Walk.
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Day 5 - Sunday, 12/8/2024 - Breakfast Fly Home
Enjoy an included breakfast this morning at the hotel before bidding farewell to the Lone Star State. |
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