Good to Go to San Antone! 6 Days January 20-25, 2025 One ofAmerica's oldest cities, San Antonio, Texas offers a glimpse ofearly Spanish colonial life in the Southwest. Today, many a/its architectural and cultural elements remain
-nowhere does the term Tex-Mex take on more meaning. This trip also features Waco, TX, home ofChip and Joanna Gaines the stars ofthe HGTV series, Fixer Upper Enjoy a visit to Magnolia Market at the Silos and also free time in Fort Worth.
Tour Highlights
Per Person Prices (Must have 30 passengers to travel)
Day 1 Today, travel to takes you to Waco, TX. Enjoy an overnight Dinner is on your own this evening.
Day 2 -Magnolia Market & the Silos -San Antonio, TX -The morning is yours to explore Magnolia Market and the Silos owned by Chip & Joanna Gaines, hosts of Fixer Upper. Magnolia Market and its ,famous landmark silos occupy two city blocks in downtown Waco. Take your time exploring the Market, play games on the lawn, or touring the garden. Magnolia Home, Silos Baking Co., and Shops at the Silos round out the complex. And have lunch on your own at the 'Siloteria' -a collection of food trucks located here.
This afternoon, depart for San Antonio, TX where you enjoy a three-night stay at the Drury Inn & Suites Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk. Dinner is on your own this evening, but you can take advantage of the hotel's 5:30 kickback featuring a rotating menu of hot foods and cold beverages. The hotel is also located on the San Antonio River, . 1 walking distance from shops, restaurants and entertainment. Relax in the sun on the deck of the rooftop pool, which also has two whirlpools! Formerly the Alamo National Bank, this 24-story renovated skyscraper features SO-foot ceilings, travertine flooring and stained glass windows. (B)
Day 3 -Full Day Tour of San Antonio with The Alamo -Enchilada Cooking School with Margaritas -This morning, meet your local guide for a full day of San Antonio sightseeing. Your guide will point out local history and accompany you to the attractions that you visit today. Also included is a visit to the Historic Alamo, the sight of the famous losing battle that helped secure Texas' independence from Mexico.
Tonight'S dinner is in a classroom, complete with a cooking demonstration. You will learn how
to make the perfect Enchilada paired with the perfect margaritas. This two-hour class includes
cooking instruction where you learn to make Enchilada Verdes (chicken enchilada with tangy green tomatillo sauce) served with rice, borracho beans, handmade flour or corn tortillas, and a non-alcoholic beverage. You will also be instructed on how to make two (2) popular margaritas and receive servings of both. The event ends with a dessert of fabulous tres leches cake, and a souvenir recipe card. (B, D)
Day 4 -San Antonio Rivervalk Cruise -Shopping at EI Mercardo -This morning, enjoy a scenic cruise on the River Walk. This cruise will connect you to the city's culture, history, architecture, and timeless charm. Next, you will have free time for lunch on own and shopping at El Mercado. This Market Square is largest Mexican Market in the U.S. EI Mercado brings the spice of Mexico to San Antonio. There are over 25 different shops and vendors, you can do some of your best bargain hunting. Items range from glassware, leather goods, vanilla, and other colorful treasures. Tonight, enjoy dirmer at Cafe Ole. It is The Place to satisfy your cravings for delicious Tex-Mex Cuisine. (B, D)
Day 5 -Fort Worth, TX -Stockyard Museum -Fort Worth Stockyards -This morning, depart San Antonio after breakfast and travel to Fort Worth, TX. Visit the Stockyards Museum showcasing the rich history of the Fort Worth Stockyards and the north side of Fort Worth. There is a growing collection of artifacts, photos and exhibits that document everything from our Native American connections, the Chisholm Trail, the livestock market/stockyards to the Swift and Armour Packing plants. Visitors can experience why Fort Worth is known as "Cowtown" and learn how the Stockyards helped make Fort Worth the Texasmost city.
Enjoy free time this afternoon at the Fort Worth Stockyards. FOlt Worth is where the West begins, and nothing embodies Western heritage better than the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. From the original brick walkways to the wooden corrals, every inch of the Stockyards tells the true history of Texas's famous livestock industry. Enjoy exploring, shopping and dinner on your own. End the day by checking into the Courtyard Marriott Stockyards, one of the best historic Stockyards hotels. (B)
Day 6 -Depart for Home -After breakfast, depart for home with stops made in enroute. Arrive in Grove, OK this evening. (B)
(Call Grand Escapes Travel @ 918-786-5222 to get on the waiting-list in case of cancellations)
5 Days ● 5 Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
HIGHLIGHTS: Greenwich Village, Wall Street, Two Broadway Shows including Hamilton, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 9/11 Memorial, 9/11 Museum
Day 1: Monday, March 17, 2025 New York City, New York - Tour Begins “Start spreading the news,” because today you arrive in America’s most exciting metropolis for a getaway filled with shopping, sightseeing and endless entertainment. Relax as you enjoy a single-hotel stay in the heart of the city.
Day 2: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 New York City An exciting day begins with breakfast at a local eatery, before embracing the city’s energy on a locally guided tour of the “Big Apple.” Find yourself in Greenwich Village, the Wall Street district, Chinatown, and Central Park. See the Empire State Building and many other time-honored landmarks. Take advantage of some free time this afternoon to discover the city at your own pace. Your Tour Manager has countless suggestions on how to spend your time. Maybe you are up for a shopping spree at some of the world’s most legendary department stores, including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Saks Fifth Avenue. Later, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. 
Then, take your seat at one of Broadway's biggest hits: Hamilton!* Experience the revolutionary musical that's a must-see for fans of American history and musical theater alike. (B, D)
Day 3: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 New York City Enjoy breakfast at a local diner, then, board a ferry for a cruise of New York Harbor. Take in the incredible views of the towering Statue of Liberty. Dock and get up-close to “Lady Liberty.” She has welcomed immigrants and visitors to New York Harbor since 1886. Created as a token of friendship between the U.S. and France, the Statue of Liberty has become a global symbol of freedom. Then it’s on to Ellis Island. Step back in time on a self-guided tour of the museum. Come to know the personal stories of the immigration boom of 1892-1924 when 12 million people passed through this station on their journey to America. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore “the city that never sleeps.” Tonight, choose to join an optional walking tour of Greenwich Village including dinner. (B)
Day 4: Thursday, March 20, 2025 New York City This morning, reflect at the 9/11 Memorial and take a self-guided tour at the 9/11 Museum - two poignant tributes to the lives lost. This afternoon, the curtains rise for your second Broadway show. You’ll choose from a selection of Broadway’s biggest hits.** Say farewell to this extraordinary city tonight as we gather for your final taste of New York with dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D)
Day 5: Friday, March 21, 2025 New York City - Tour Ends Your tour comes to a close with many pleasant memories of your exciting tour of fabulous “New York, New York.”
from $5119* Prices do not include roundtrip airfare from Tulsa, OK. We will update this flyer once we get prices from the airlines.
$1,000 deposit per person can be made on your credit card with no additional surcharge.
From romantic cities to foodie havens and artistic epicenters, this itinerary enlivens all your senses. Enjoy two nights pre-cruise in Paris, taking in the top sites, Make your reservations now by calling Rita or Carolyn at 918-786-5222 to hear more about the cruise and reserve your space. Escorted by Patti Beth Anderson.
COMPLIMENTARY EXCURSIONS
Small group guided shore excursions with a variety of choices and activity levels, including gentle, regular and active walking tours. Plus Hiking and biking tours and Exclusive Special Interest Tours
ITINERARY
Day 1: Tulsa to Paris. Fly Tulsa to Paris, France. Check into your Paris hotel for the beginning of your Paris & Normandy land program.
Day 2: PARIS. Discover some of the lesser-known treasures of Paris on your guided tour. Setting the world stage for art, fashion, gastronomy, culture and much more, the “City of Light” has a story to tell at every corner. Explore the Atelier-Lumières, Paris’s “Workshop of Lights,” a uniquely immersive digital art experience. You will be treated to an unforgettable colorful multimedia exhibition, utilizing 140 video projectors and a state-of-the-art sound system of famed artists’ works. (B)
Day 3: PARIS – EMBARKATION. After checking out of your hotel, visit Montmartre, long known as the city’s premier artist’s enclave. During the mid to late 1800s, artists also began calling Montmartre home. Pissarro and Jongkind were two of the first to live there, followed by other notable artists. Hop aboard the funicular railroad that ascends the hill to Montmartre’s most recognizable landmark: the Basilica du Sacré-Coeur, constructed from 1876 to 1912. The white dome of this Roman Catholic basilica sits at the highest point in the city. You’ll then board the ship in Paris for your Paris & Normandy cruise. (B,D)
Day 4: LES ANDELYS. Uncover the history of Château Gaillard, the former stronghold of Richard the Lionheart, situated on the chalk cliffs high above the Seine, on a morning tour. If you prefer a more active adventure, hike there from the banks of the Seine, admiring the scenic views along the way. You can also join a guided bike tour through the charming town of Les Andelys. After your adventures, set sail along the meandering Seine for a scenic cruise. (B,L,D)
Day 5: LE HAVRE. During your time in Le Havre, set out on an excursion to the seaside town of Honfleur, renowned for its picturesque harbor, and for being an inspirational site for Impressionist painters. During the afternoon, you can join a city tour of the UNESCO-designated Le Havre. You also have the choice of a bike tour through Le Havre. (B,L,D)
Day 6: LE HAVRE – NORMANDY BEACHES – CAUDEBEC EN CAUX. Experience the Normandy region with a variety of excursions. For those wishing to go to the American sector of the historic Normandy Beaches, you will visit the cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach, the artillery battery at Longues-sur-Mer and the village of Arromanches, where the remains of the floating harbor used during the WWII landings can be seen. If you prefer, you can tour the Gold and Juno beaches in the British and Canadian sectors, where you will visit Ranville Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge, the Canadian cemetery at Beny-sur-Mer, the WWII museum in Courseulle and, finally, Arromanches. Alternatively, you can set out on a full day excursion to the delicious Pays d’Auge region of Normandy, where apple cider, Calvados and pommeau outrank French wine. If you wish to experience a different kind of inspiration in Caudebec-en-Caux, you can journey back in time with the interactive exhibits and vessels at the Seine Museum. (B,L,D)
Day 7: ROUEN (. In the morning, enjoy medieval Rouen with a choice of several excursions. Join a walking tour and see the square where Joan of Arc was martyred, as well as the Medieval Quarter and Great Clock. You also have the choice to go on the “Tastes of Normandy” tour, where you’ll be treated to the delicious flavors of the region, including chocolate, Norman cheese and cider; or get active by going on a guided bike tour. Then visit Bonnemare Castle, a 16th-century architectural treasure lined with picturesque poplar trees. B,L,D)
Day 8: VERNON. Enjoy scenic cruising around Vernon before disembarking the ship for your excursion. You will have a choice of three excursions, depending on your interests. Visit Claude Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny. Art lovers will immediately recognize images immortalized in Monet’s most beloved paintings—such as water lilies, Japanese bridges and graceful willow trees. Wander around his famous gardens and home where he lived for more than four decades. Or visit the regal 18th-century Château de Bizy, inspired by the opulence of Versailles. Enjoy an escorted tour of the palace and gardens. If you prefer a more active adventure, go on a guided bike tour, taking in the beautiful French countryside. (B,L,D)
*PLEASE NOTE: Monet's Gardens may be closed; therefore, an alternative tour will operate instead.
Day 9: PARIS. Travel to Auberge Ravoux in the heart of Auvers-sur-Oise, the last home of artist Vincent van Gogh. His spirit still lingers in his former attic rooms at the Ravoux Inn. The mere 70 days Van Gogh spent in Auvers-sur-Oise were astonishingly prolific as he painted more than 70 works here before his death. Or enjoy the exquisite architecture of the Château de Malmaison, the former home of Napoleon and Josephine Bonaparte, also known as "the most beautiful and curious garden in Europe." Active travelers may instead choose to pedal through Paris from the seat of their bike on a guided cycling tour. In the afternoon, experience the “City of Light” from a unique perspective when you board a modern river boat at the Port de la Bourdonnais, located on the banks of the Seine River near the Eiffel Tower. With exterior seating and viewing platforms, your one-hour cruise will be a dream come true as you glide along the river and underneath Paris’s ornate bridges. From the boat, you will take in panoramic views of the city’s iconic buildings and monuments, including the Musee d’Orsay and the Notre Dame Cathedral. (B,L,D)
Day 10: PARIS – DISEMBARKATION. Bid farewell to Paris and fly home. (B)
