AMERICAN CLASSIC
2022 TOUR COLLEC TION
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The American Class A M E R I C A N C L A S S I C 2 022 TO U R C O LLE C TI O N
2 GENERATIONS, 34 YEARS, THOUSANDS OF TRAVELERS, COUNTLESS MEMORIES.
American Classic Tours Founder & President Joe Conroy and his son JD Conroy
WE ARE FAMILY
The phrase “Family Business” means much more to us than the fact that we are a family-owned & operated business. American Classic Tours, more than anything else, is a Travel Family— a community of like-minded people who love adventure, love to learn, and love to have fun together. This genuine camaraderie and fellowship is a treasure that enhances every tour experience.
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ssic Difference ALL-INCLUSIVE
Our all-inclusive tours provide a worry-free, well-paced experience that allows you to relax and immerse yourself in the beauty of your destination.
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PEACE OF MIND
Right from the start, you will have peace of mind when traveling with us. Your tour begins with a free pick-up at your home followed by a personal airport curbside greeting from your tour director who will then escort you to our exclusive, private group check-in.
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HEART AND SOUL
We execute each tour with heart and soul. Our experienced tour directors will accompany you all along the way - from the very beginning of your tour to the final farewell. Personable and dependable, our tour directors are passionate about travel and are eager to guide you throughout our American landscape.
— — Not only do we include more in our tours, what we do include is of the highest quality. With over 30 years of experience, we feature only the best of the best on our tours. Our uncompromising commitment to the finer things in life results in memorable 5 star travel experiences.
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ART OF TRAVEL
A great tour is a work of art. Like a classic painting, a great tour features all of the elements to make it a masterpiece. Our creative tour designers hand-select each part of a tour to ensure a truly unique experience. Integrating history, art, architecture, nature, cuisine and entertainment into an itinerary provides a holistic way to discover America.
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UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY
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OUR STORY & OUR TEAM
We are family Days
“ This family owned business puts you 1st, from the moment they pick you up at your door to the return to your home. I love that you never have to think about tipping, because the company pays all of them, including drivers, luggage handlers, tour guides, wait staff, etc. The local tour guides are full of local history, funny anecdotes, etc. We loved the summer beauty of the Canadian Rockies and were overwhelmed by the fall color on their Rocky Coast of Maine trip!”
1981
JOE ENTERS THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY In 1981 Joe landed a job as a tour director. Leading tours throughout North America, Joe realized the best way to learn about the American Experience is through travel - to witness in-person places only described in history books. Travel makes history comes alive.
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A MERICAN CLASSIC TOURS IS FOUNDED Joe founded American Classic Tours to design, market and operate upscale, all-inclusive tours throughout America. The tours are infused with an historical perspective in relation to the broader American Experience. The first trip was in May of 1988 to Nashville, Tennessee with Minnie Pearl and Roy Acuff at the Grand Ole Opry!
FIRST HIRE AT AMERICAN CLASSIC, MARY PELC! After interviewing Mary for 10 minutes, Joe hired her on the spot! With her outgoing personality and great sense of humor Mary was a perfect fit for American Classic Tours. For 30 years Mary has charmed thousands of travelers as a tour director. Mary also is head of our Reservations Department.
– Sue, October 2019
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Joe attended the University of Notre Dame and graduated with a degree in American Studies. He enjoyed learning about the American Experience as reflected in its history, culture, architecture, art, music, flora and fauna. He was fascinated by America’s dramatic founding, its revolutionary ideals, system of government, and the historic figures who have put their imprint on our nation’s story.
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JOE MARRIES SHEILA Joe married Sheila, the love of his life, in 1991. While Sheila was primarily focused on raising their four children, she has always been involved in operations at American Classic Tours and has been the supportive backbone to Joe and the team. Sheila has been working full-time at American Classic Tours since 2016.
JD IS BORN Joe and Sheila welcomed their first child, Joseph Conroy Jr, also known as JD. More on him later…
1993
KIRSTEN JUNG JOINS THE TEAM Kirsten joined the team in 1993. Her strong work ethic coupled with her warm, easy going manner have won the admiration of travelers over the years. After being the lead tour director for 10+ years, Kirsten became the Director of Tour Operations at American Classic in 2005. Her expertise creates the best itineraries in the industry!
2001
SUZETTE HORYZA JOINS THE TEAM After partnering with American Classic for many years as a group leader, Suzette officially joined the American Classic Tours team in 2001. Suzette is a tour director and tour designer. A true “Renaissance Woman”, Suzette is blessed with many talents from designing scarves to painting landscapes to playing the ukulele on trips! Her compassion for others is her hallmark.
2004
JAIMIE CARLSON JOINS THE TEAM Coming from behind the “Cheddar Curtain”, Jaimie left her native Manitowoc, Wisconsin to join the team in 2004. Jaimie is a tour director where she combines her efficient manner and engaging personality. Jaimie is also a tour designer whose attention to detail is unmatched!
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“ All attractions visited on our Nashville trip were wonderful! Suzette really knows how to make everyone feel welcome and is super efficient. Our bus driver Jeff couldn’t have been better. Worth every penny!!” –Judy, November 2018
JD JOINS THE TEAM JD joined the team after graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign with a degree in History. His energy and enthusiasm shine through as a tour director. As the head of marketing, his innovative ideas have resulted in American Classic Tours being available to a broader market.
AMERICAN CLASSIC LAUNCHES TOUR TV Thousands of people have already tuned in to American Classic Tour TV. Episodes starring JD & Joe Conroy feature discussions on American history, art, architecture, geography, topography, culture and cuisine. Many episodes include an in-depth preview of our latest tour releases with premium offers & discounts. Tune in on YouTube, Facebook or our American Classic website — americanclassictours.com
2022
Join us!
OUR LARGEST COLLECTION OF TOURS EVER!
Our 2022 Collection of Tours features more destinations than ever before! Since 1988, thousands of people have joined our vibrant community of travelers to experience the most beautiful destinations in America. We hope you join us, too!
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THE AMERICAN CLASSIC EXPERIE
Everything is Include FREE CHICAGOLAND HOME PICKUP & RETURN
When you travel with American Classic Tours your journey will begin with a free professional pickup & return at your front door. Don't tip the driver—that's included as well! Outside of Chicago area? Please ask about our regional departure points.
CURBSIDE GREETING & PRIVATE GROUP AIRPORT CHECK-IN
When you arrive at the airport in your limousine, an American Classic representative will meet you curbside and lead you to your private group check in where you’ll meet your tour director and the rest of your group.
THE BEST TOUR DIRECTORS IN THE INDUSTRY
From the beginning of the tour until you arrive back home, your American Classic Tour Director will be with you to make sure all the details of your tour are taken care of. Caring and compassionate yet responsible and dependable, an American Classic Tour Director is a special person who will go the extra mile to ensure a successful and memorable tour experience.
AIRFARE
Once you have checked in at the airport, you will make your way to the gate with your tour director and the rest of your group. Your airfare is included in your package. Luggage fee for your flight is included.
UPSCALE & EXPERIENTIAL LODGING
Whether you’re staying at Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel, the North Rim Lodge on the Grand Canyon or the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac in Quebec, our tours feature unforgettable hotel properties that are attractions in-and-of-themselves.
LUGGAGE HANDLING
Leave the heavy lifting to the bell staff. When you arrive at our hotels, your luggage will be delivered to your room.
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N O T F R O M T H E C H I C A G O L A N D A R E A? WE HAVE “L AND - ONLY” TOUR PACK AGES AVAILABLE!
American Classic Tours is based out of Chicago. Because many of our travelers are from the greater Chicagoland area, all our air tours begin at one of Chicago’s airports. If you are from out of state or country, you can join us via a “land-only” tour package. A “land-only” tour is the exact same as our “all-inclusive” tour except it does not include airfare, airline luggage and airport transportation. Your tour director will meet you at your destination airport and lead you to meet the rest of the group on the first day of the tour. Please call 1-847.548.3333 for land-only pricing.
ATTRACTIONS
From Presidential Libraries to National Parks to Broadway Theater, our tours feature premier attractions and entertainment. Our holistic approach to travel gives you a complete view of your destination as you learn about its history, culture, geography, flora & fauna, architecture, industry, agriculture and cuisine. All attractions and admissions are included in the price of your trip.
DELUXE MOTORCOACH TRANSPORTATION
Leave the driving to us. Travel in the comfort of deluxe motorcoaches.
FINE-DINING
Most meals are included in the tour and are fine dining experiences with choices of entrees to satisfy individual tastes.
PREMIER LOCAL GUIDES
Along with your American Classic Tour Director, you’ll be joined by premier local guides on your journey. Whether you’re touring New York City or the Amish countryside, our articulate, intelligent, and informative local guides never fail to bring their hometowns to life.
TIPS
ALL TIPS INCLUDED
Tips to your American Classic Tour Director & motorcoach operator are included in tour package. Rest assured, there’s no “passing the hat” for tips.
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UNRIVALED QUALITY & UNFORGET
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But don't take our word for it, see what our travelers have to say about their American Classic Tours Experience... is is a top of the line tour company. Although I’d Th had three previous tours of Washington DC, the American Classic Tour surpassed all the others, in the knowledge dispensed. Their employees go the extra mile to handle any difficulties that may arise during your travels. The accommodations and dining selections are always top notch; but my favorite service is their home door pick up and return, with all the tips included. We make a lot of travel friends with this group. So many repeat customers is a testimony to the excellent service of this company. – Margo, April 2019
We travel with American Classic because they take such good care of us. We have never been disappointed. Starting with the office staff, the driver who picks us up at our door and the tour guide, we get off to a relaxing vacation. Then the hotels, meals, and daily tour events round out an experience to remember and share. Yes, we have traveled with other tour companies, but American Classic is #1 with us! – Barbara, April 2020
American Classic Tours is the best. Wouldn’t travel with anyone else.
The Canadian Rockies Adventure far exceeded my expectations. The care for details is always evident in your tours with wonderful accommodations & included gourmet meals. The sights were spectacular and fun to enjoy by coach, boats, gondola, Snocoach and of course the famous Rocky Mountaineer. As a single traveler I’ve always felt safe and included by so many likeminded fun loving people. I’m looking forward to more adventures.
– Marilyn, August 2019
– Barbara, April 2020
The Canadian Rockies aboard the Rocky Mountaineer was one the best tours we have ever taken. The tour director was always ready to answer questions and help in any way possible. Taking a vacation without worrying about transportation, tipping, luggage handling, what to eat and where to eat (always the best place) made this a worry free tour. Just sit back, relax, enjoy and be pampered. What a way to travel! – Barbara, September 2019
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Loved the tour to San Antonio ! Great job J.D. Very organized and fun. The events were well planned. We were on a previous trip with Suzette, and that trip was well done also. We will travel again with American Classic Tours. – Pat, November 2018
We just returned from the 2018 Rose Parade tour. It was a great trip from getting picked up on December 28 to getting home. Friends of ours here in Sun City in Huntley, IL, had told us to expect nothing but the best ... and it was. Now we can look forward to our next trip. – Curt, January 2019
I just finished my second tour with this company — this one to Maine with JD. I cannot say enough great things about the entire experience. Everything from start to finish was done beautifully. JD was an excellent guide, and he was always one step ahead making sure everything went smoothly. The only suggestion I can make is to the people reading this —book a tour with American Classic! – Andee, October 2019
We have done two trips with ACT — New Mexico and Crossing Lake Michigan with Blueberry Picking. Both of our Tour Managers were awesome. We stayed at the best hotels and were served awesome dinners. We really like that tips and extras are included. – Helen, April 2020
Just finished my trip to the Canadian Rockies. First time traveling with American Classic Tours. E verything was amazing. – Patricia, October 2019
You will have a wonderful experience traveling with American Classic Tours. Great sight seeing, top notch accommodations, carefully planned trips to where ever your destination. You won’t go wrong planning your next trip with American Classic Tours.
I have enjoyed excellent tours with them. They are well planned; I see everything I wanted to see on the tours. I like that we do many activities together. I have made many friends because of this. Since I travel alone, eating several meals as a group is wonderful. Thank you. – Karen, September 2019
Had the trip of a lifetime to Canada and the Rocky Mountaineer Railway. Made great friends, saw beautiful scenes and animals including a Lynx! Definitely using American Classic again. Thanks! – Deanna, September 2019
Countless 5 star reviews...
– Beverly, August 2019
4.9/5 Average Facebook Review Rating
5/5 Average Google Review Rating
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THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO...
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Sedona & Grand Canyon Smoky Mountain Christmas Branson Christmas Nashville Christmas San Antonio Christmas Christmas In Newport, Boston & NYC Rose Parade & Los Angeles
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Nov. 28 – Dec. 2 70 Nov. 29 – Dec. 3
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EUROPE AN RIVE R CRUISE S April 17 – May 1 Colors of Provence
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Captivating Rhine July 25 – August 8 78 Melodies of the Danube Oct. 4 – 17 80 Christmas Markets on the Rhine Dec. 3 – 15 82 O C E A N C RU I S E S Viking Homelands British Isles Explorer Mediterranean Odyssey
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THE AMERICAN CL ASSIC DIFFERENCE Our Story & Our Team Everything is Included Travel with the Best TR AV E L A M E R I C A Hawaii Feb. 1 – 11 Florida Keys & Miami Feb. 3 – 10 Southern California Feb. 7 – 15 Arizona Sun Feb. 20 – 25 Texas March 11 – 17 Mississippi River Cruise March 13 – 22 Savannah & Charleston March 22 –29 Washington DC April 7 – 12 New Orleans April 18 – 22 California Coast April 21 – 29 The Biltmore Estate April 25 – 29 Chesapeake Bay Getaway April 27 – May 4 New York City Theatre May 11 – 15 California National Parks May 11 – 18 Canadian Rockies June 4 – 13 Alaska June 7 – 20 Mackinac Island June 9 – 14 Mississippi River Cruise June 15 – 17 Rockies To Red Rocks June 24 – July 1 Nova Scotia July 11 – 18 Niagara Falls & Toronto July 18 – 22 Michigan Shores August 1 – 5 Pacific Northwest August 13 – 21 Southwest National Parks Sept. 4 – 12 Yellowstone, Tetons & Glacier Sept. 9 – 16 Canadian Rockies Sept. 10 – 19 Cape Cod Sept. 12 – 17 Oktoberfest In Frankenmuth Sept. 14 – 17 Cape Cod Sept. 19 – 24 Agawa Canyon Train Excursion Sept. 20 – 24 Rockies To Red Rocks Sept. 30 – Oct. 7 Door County Oct. 3 – 5 New Mexico Balloons Oct. 3 – 7 Black Hills & Badlands Oct. 3 – 8 Wisconsin Cranberry Oct. 4 – 6 Door County Oct. 5 – 7 Adirondacks Oct. 6 – 13 Southwest National Parks Oct. 6 – 14 Rocky Coast Of Maine Oct. 11 – 17 Montreal & Quebec Oct. 14 – 19 French Lick Oct. 18 – 20 Columbia River Cruise Oct. 23 –31
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HAWAII
February 1 – 11, 2022 YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Aloha! Arrive in Honolulu with a
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Ì Pearl Harbor & Arizona Memorial
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Ì Punchbowl National Cemetery Ì Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise Ì Polynesian Cultural Center Ì Waimea Canyon Ì Opaekaa Falls Ì Wailua River Cruise Ì Fern Grotto Ì Iao Valley & Iao Needle Ì Heritage Gardens Ì Haleakala National Park Ì Kula Upcountry District Ì Lahaina Whale Watching Cruise Ì Wailele Polynesian Luau Ì 3 Oceanside Resorts
lei greeting. This city of sunsets, rainbows and tropical flowers sits like a gem between ancient volcanoes and the deep blue sea. Sheraton Waikiki Beach for 3 nights. Dinner at hotel. DAY 2 Breakfast. Visit historic Pearl Harbor and Arizona Memorial. Guided tour of Honolulu. Highlights include: Hawaiian State Capitol, Iolani Palace, Kawaiahao Church, King Kamehameha Statue & the Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific. Free afternoon to enjoy Waikiki Beach. Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise featuring Polynesian entertainment and live band. DAY 3 Breakfast. Free morning in Honolulu. Spend the afternoon and evening at Polynesian Cultural Center — seven native villages give visitors the rare chance to participate in the daily adventures of Hawaiian and other South Pacific cultures. Enjoy Alii Lu’au dinner and the world’s largest Polynesian night show, “Ha-Breath of Life.” DAY 4 Breakfast. We’ll takea short flight to Kauai - theGarden Isle. Guided tour through Waimea Canyon - “the Grand Canyon of the Pacific” — a natural wonder creating an incredible canvas of colors from the red bedrock. Arrive at the Kauai Marriott Resort for a 2 night stay. Dinner at resort. DAY 5 Breakfast. Explore Kauai on the Wailua River Cruise featuring fascinating legends of the river regionand Hawaiian songs. View the Fern Grotto, a natural
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oak up the warm, Hawaiian sun as you stay in 3 luxurious, oceanside resorts: the Sheraton Waikiki, Marriott Kauai and Westin Maui. Enjoy oceanview rooms at each of these hotels.
amphitheater set amidst a tropical jungle where delicate ferns form a wondrous ceiling of green. Witness the breathtaking Opaekaa Falls. Free evening at resort.
February 1 – 11, 2022
DAY 6 Breakfast. Flight to Maui. Upon arrival in Maui, enjoy a guided tour highlighting the Iao Valley & Iao Needle Heritage Gardens. Arrive at Westin Maui Resort & Spa Ka’anapali for 4 nights. Dinner at resort.
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DAY 7 Breakfast. Full day tour of Haleakala National Park including Kula Upcountry District. Haleakala Visitor Center & the Volcano Summit. DAY 8 Breakfast. Free morning to enjoy resort, amenities and Ka’anapali Beach. Afternoon in Lahaina. Enjoy a whale watching cruise. DAY 9 Breakfast. Free day to enjoy the beach & Maui. Farewell dinner at the Wailele Polynesian Luau-at the Westin Maui. DAY 10 Breakfast. Flight home returning the morning of February 11th.
PRICES
Ì + $503.86 to Add Travel Insurance
$8,998 Single Occupancy Ì + $647.86 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,500 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 10/1/21 TOUR: 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS 15 MEALS: 9 BREAKFASTS, 6 DINNERS
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FLORIDA KEYS & MIAMI February 3 – 10, 2022
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DAY 1 Flight to Miami. Arrive at
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Ì Theater of the Sea Marine Park Ì Guided Tour of Key West Ì Southernmost Point of USA Ì Visit Ernest Hemingway’s Home Ì Mallory Square Sunset Celebration Ì Everglades Alligator Farm Ì Robert’s Shake & Fruit Stand Ì Guided Tour of Miami Ì South Beach’s Famous Art Deco Ì Explore Little Havana Ì Vizcaya Mansion Ì Oceanside Marriott Key Largo Ì DoubleTree Grand Key West Ì Oceanside Marriott
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Marriott Key Largo, 2 nights. Dinner at resort. Watch sunset over beautiful Key Largo Bay from your Oceanview room. DAY 2 Breakfast. See live coral and
tropical fish on a Glass Bottom Boat Tour. Free time to enjoy the Marriott Key Largo’s amenities and relax on the resort’s scenic, sandy beach. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Journey to Key West.
Gorgeous seascapes unfold as you travel the Overseas Highway, considered the “main street” of the Keys, through Islamorada, Marathon and Big Pine Key ending in Key West, the southernmost city in the continental USA. Visit Theater of the Sea, a 17-acre tropical garden in Islamorada. See live performances featuring dolphins, sea lions and exotic birds. Box lunch. Arrive at the DoubleTree Key West for 2 nights. Dinner at La Trattoria Oceanside. DAY 4 Breakfast. Conch Train Tour of Key West to view historic architecture, charming
homes, and tales of Spanish explorers, cigar barons and sponge magnets. Stop at Southernmost Point of USA. Guided tour of the Ernest Hemingway Home. Free time at Mallory Square’s famous Sunset Celebration. DAY 5 Breakfast. Enjoy the ocean views as you travel through the Keys. Discover Everglades Alligator Farm with thrilling alligator & wildlife shows and airboat nature
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orgeous seascapes will unfold as you travel on America’s most unique scenic drive — the Overseas Highway. Journey through Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine Key and then on to Key West — the southernmost city in the continental United States.
February 3 – 10, 2022
PRICES
$4,498 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $323.86 to Add Travel Insurance
$5,798 Single Occupancy
ride. Refresh at Roberts Shake and Fruit Stand. Arrive at Marriott Hollywood Beach, 3 nights. Dinner at hotel. DAY 6 Breakfast. Spend the day enjoying the amenities of this oceanfront hotel including the beach and the famous Hollywood Beach Boardwalk. Dinner. DAY 7 Breakfast. Tour Vizcaya Mansion, a subtropical interpretation of an 18th century
Italian villa featuring lavish interior furnishings and extensive Italian Renaissance gardens. Guided tour of Miami featuring Little Havana, Biscayne Bay & art deco of South Beach.
Ì + $417.46 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 11/1/21 TOUR: 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS 13 MEALS: 7 BREAKFASTS, 1 LUNCH, 5 DINNERS
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FEATURING LA PALOMA RESORT
ARIZONA SUN
February 20 – 25, 2022 Utah
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Night Stay at Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa Ì La Paloma Country Club Welcome Dinner Ì DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Ì Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area Ì Kartchner Caverns Ì Tombstone Ì Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Ì Old Tucson Ì Pima Air & Space Museum Ì Mission San Xavier del Bac Ì Tanque Verde Ranch
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Arizona. Arrive for a
5 night stay at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson with staggering views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Welcome cocktail reception and dinner at the Westin La Paloma Country Club. DAY 2 Breakfast. Visit DeGrazia
Gallery in the Sun, built by acclaimed Arizona artist Ettore “Ted” DeGrazia. This National Historic Site features DeGrazia’s original collections of paintings that trace historical events and native cultures of the Southwest. Take a narrated tram tour of Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area, home to soaring mountains and deep canyons. Free afternoon to enjoy the resort amenities and area attractions/shopping. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Visit Kartchner Caverns discovered in 1974 and kept a secret to
protect it from becoming damaged. Touring these caverns in their unaltered, pristine state is a unique experience. Have fun in Tombstone - the “town too tough to die”. The spirits of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and the Clanton Brothers live on in this authentic old west mining town, home of Boothill Graveyard, the Birdcage Theatre, and the O.K. Corral. Witness a live reenactment of the shootout that made the town famous! Free evening at resort. DAY 4 Breakfast. Explore the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum featuring the native plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert. Experience the fusion zoo, botanical garden, natural history museum, aquarium and art gallery. Free afternoon to enjoy the resort amenities. Dinner at resort.
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efresh under the sunny skies of Arizona at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa featuring five outdoor pools with cabanas, chaise lounge chairs and shimmering waterfalls, Jack Nicklaus Golf Course and the Mynd Spa.
maintains more than 350 historically significant aircraft and 125,000 artifacts. Tour the “White Dove of the Desert" — Mission San Xavier del Bac (1783). This National Historic Landmark is a premier example of Mexican Baroque architecture. Cocktail reception and fine dining at Tanque Verde Ranch, one of America’s old time cattle ranches dating back to the 1860’s and bordered by the Saguaro National Park. DAY 6 Breakfast. Flight home.
ARIZONA SUN AT LA PALOMA RESORT February 20 – 25, 2022
PRICES
$3,298 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $237.46 to Add Travel Insurance
$3,998 Single Occupancy Ì + $287.86 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 12/15/21 TOUR: 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS 9 MEALS: 5 BREAKFASTS, 4 DINNERS
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TEXAS
March 11 – 17, 2022 YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. Visit the George W. Bush Presidential
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Library & Museum in Dallas. Arrive at Hilton Fort Worth Hotel for a 2 night stay. Experience ‘a moment in time, place in history’ at this landmark hotel, the scene of President John F. Kennedy’s final address on the morning of November 22, 1963. A photo display of JFK’s visit and a memorial are located at this hotel which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of Dallas. Explore The Sixth Floor Museum and the
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& Museum Ì Guided Tour of Dallas Ì Sixth Floor Museum — Kennedy Site Ì Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District Ì HGTV’s Chip and Joanna Gaines Magnolia Market Ì Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library & Museum Ì San Antonio Riverwalk Cruise Ì Guided Tour of San Antonio Ì San Jose Mission Ì The Alamo Ì IMAX Presentation “Alamo… Price of Freedom” Ì NASA Johnson Space Center
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grassy knoll at Dealey Plaza, Dallas. This museum chronicles the assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. For a taste of the American West, enjoy free time in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District where weathered brick streets are lined with historic buildings, restaurants, and saloons. Witness real Texas cowhands drive a herd of Texas longhorns. DAY 3 Breakfast. Visit Magnolia Market at the Silos, Waco, creation of Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV’s Fixer Upper show. Stroll the grounds to shop including their new bakery. Discover the LBJ Presidential Library & Museum in Austin. Arrive at Holiday Inn River Walk, San Antonio for a 2 night stay. Dinner. DAY 4 Breakfast. Guided tour of historic San Antonio. Visit San Jose Mission (1782), designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. View the IMAX presentation:“Alamo…Price of Freedom.” Visit The Alamo where the memory of the battle served as a rallying cry in the fight for Texas’s independence from Mexico. Free evening to enjoy the lush foliage, outdoor cafes, bridges & shops of the famous River Walk. Relax on a narrated River Cruise along the River Walk.
PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES George W Bush Presidential Library & Museum: Located in Dallas, Texas, this state-of-the-art museum tells the story of George W. Bush’s life, political rise, and presidency. Lyndon B Johnson Presidential Library & Museum: Situated on The University of Texas campus in Austin, this museum chronicles LBJ’s journey from Texas Hill Country to the White House. George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum: Step back in time as you visit the George H.W. Bush Museum in College Station. John F Kennedy Historic Sites: Explore the John F. Kennedy Historic Sites of Dallas and Fort Worth including the 6th Floor Museum. DAY 5 Breakfast. Explore NASA’s Johnson Space Center,
Houston, on a narrated tram tour. See the artifacts, exhibits, attractions and theaters relating to America’s human spaceflight program. Arrive at J W Marriott Hotel at the Galleria, Houston for a 2 night stay. Dinner. DAY 6 Breakfast. Discover the George H. W. Bush Presidential
Library & Museum in College Station with a visit to the gravesites of George H. W. and Barbara Bush. Dinner. DAY 7 Breakfast. Flight home.
TEXAS
March 11 – 17, 2022
PRICES
$3,498 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $251.86 to Add Travel Insurance
$3,998 Single Occupancy Ì + $287.86 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 12/15/21 TOUR: 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS 10 MEALS: 6 BREAKFASTS, 4 DINNERS P LE A S E C A LL 8 47. 5 4 8 . 3 3 3 3
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA February 7 – 15, 2022 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA February 7 – 15, 2022
PRICES
$4,398 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $316.66 to Add Travel Insurance
$5,298 Single Occupancy Ì + $381.46 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 11/1/21
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ì Reagan Presidential Library Ì Nixon Presidential Library
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Los Angeles, CA. Explore Manhattan Beach on the Pacific Coast. Arrive
at the Ayres Inn, Manhattan Beach for a 4~night stay. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Enjoy a Warner Brothers Studios Tram Tour. Visit the Ronald Reagan
Presidential Library at its stunning mountaintop location in Simi Valley, CA. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Ferry to the scenic Pacific paradise of Catalina Island. Take in a guided tram tour of Catalina followed by free time in the colorful island community of Avalon. Return to the mainland for dinner. DAY 4 Breakfast. Discover Los Angeles on a guided tour including Hollywood. Head for
the posh desert resort of Palm Springs, CA, the land of the rich & famous and long time haven to movie stars & millionaires! Arrive at the lovely Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel for a 2~night stay. Dinner. DAY 5 Breakfast. Tour of Palm Springs with a local guide highlighting the exclusive areas
along Frank Sinatra & Bob Hope Blvds and estates of the stars of yesteryear. Enjoy a tram tour of the Living Desert to see desert animals and plants followed by a light lunch. Later take the world’s longest double reversible single span aerial tramway up Mt. San Jacinto overlooking Palm Springs below.
Ì Joshua Tree National Park
DAY 6 Breakfast. Guided tour of Joshua Tree National Park with lunch included.
Ì Guided Tour of Los Angeles
Dinner.
Ì Catalina Island Ì Hollywood Walk of Fame Ì Warner Brother’s Studio Tour Ì Guided Tour of Palm Springs Ì Living Desert Museum Ì Mt. San Jacinto Aerial Tram Ì Sea World or San Diego Zoo Ì Pacific Coast Drive Ì Guided Tour of San Diego
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DAY 7 Breakfast. Experience the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California including his birthplace. Scenic travel along the Pacific Coast to San Diego. Arrive at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay for a 2~night stay — conveniently located in downtown San Diego. DAY 8 Breakfast. Guided tour of San Diego. Choose to spend your afternoon at the San Diego Zoo or Sea World. Shuttles provided for your convenience to return to enjoy the hotel amenities. Dinner. DAY 9 Breakfast. Flight home.
WASHINGTON DC April 7 – 12, 2022
PRICES
$2,998 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $215.86 to Add Travel Insurance
$3,498 Single Occupancy Ì + $251.86 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $850 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 1/2/22 TOUR: 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS 9 MEALS: 5 BREAKFASTS, 4 DINNERS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Guided
Tour of Washington DC Ì National Cherry Blossom Parade Ì Museum of the Bible Ì “Nightlight Tour” of Washington DC Monuments Ì Smithsonian Museums Ì Potomac River Cruise Ì Mount Vernon Ì Arlington National Cemetery Ì Ford’s Theater Ì Dinner at Filomena’s Ristorante Ì Historic Gadsby’s Tavern
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Washington, DC. Visit the Museum
of the Bible - an innovative, global, educational institution whose purpose is to invite all people to engage with the Bible. Arrive at the Westin Arlington Gateway located in the vibrant Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, VA. Check in for a 5-night stay. Dinner at the Westin. DAY 2 Breakfast. Discover our nation’s beautiful
capital city on an all-day guided tour of Washington D.C. with stops at the WWII, Korean, Vietnam, Iwo Jima, Lincoln and FDR Memorials. Drive by Jefferson Memorial, Capitol, White House, Washington Monument, National Cathedral, Embassy Row, Supreme Court, Navy Memorial, Library of Congress, Women in Military Service Memorial, Union Station and more. Dinner at Tony and Joe’s. DAY 3 Breakfast. Reserved Grand Stand Seating at the National Cherry Blossom
Parade — An American Tradition! “Night Light” tour of the beautifully illuminated buildings & monuments of Washington D.C. DAY 4 Breakfast. Potomac River Boat Cruise to Mount Vernon, home of our country’s first president, George Washington. A tram will meet you dockside and transport you up to the home for a guided tour. Dinner at historic Gadsby’s Tavern (1770) in Alexandria, Virginia. DAY 5 B reakfast. Free day at Smithsonian Campus includes: Museum of American
History, Natural History Museum, Mall Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Castle, Freer Gallery of Art, Museum of the American Indian, Air & Space Museum and more. Tour of historic Ford’s Theater Dinner at Filomena’s in Georgetown. DAY 6 Breakfast. Visit Arlington National Cemetery – see the Changing of the Guard
Ceremony, Kennedy Grave Sites, Challenger Memorial & more. Flight home.
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MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISE March 13 – 22, 2022 TN
Memphis
AR
MS
Greenville
Vicksburg LA Natchez St. Francisville Baton Rouge New Orleans Oak Alley
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ì Deluxe Private Veranda Staterooms
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Ì Regionally Inspired Fine Dining
& Complimentary Wine and Beer Ì Broadway-Caliber Entertainment Ì Riverlorian Lectures Onboard Ì Guided Tour of Memphis & Beale Street Ì Elvis Presley’s Graceland Ì B.B. King Museum & Club Ebony Ì Vicksburg National Military Park Ì Antebellum Natchez & St. Francisville Ì Baton Rouge, Louisiana Ì Nottoway, Houmas & Oak Alley Plantations Ì Guided Tour of New Orleans Ì Landmark Hotel Monteleone in French Quarter A M E R I C A N C L A S S I C TO U R S .C O M
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Memphis. Arrive at Sheraton Memphis Downtown for 1 night. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast at hotel. Guided tour of Memphis & Beale Street. Tour Elvis Presley’s
Graceland mansion, two custom jets, auto museum, and his gravesite. Board the American Queen. DAY 3 Port of the Mississippi Delta/Greenville, Mississippi
Small Towns & Big Legends. On arrival here, enjoy live Gospel music. Journey to Indianola, hometown of B.B. King — “King of the Blues.” Visit B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center. Enjoy a local blues performance at Club Ebony where Ray Charles, Count Basie and B.B. King performed. S H O R E E XC U R S I O N :
DAY 4 Vicksburg, Mississippi
On the Front Lines of the Civil War. Explore Vicksburg National Military Park and National Cemetery. Tour the USS Cairo and Museum, an iron clad riverboat raised from the depths of the Mississippi River. S H O R E E XC U R S I O N :
DAY 5 Natchez, Mississippi
Charming Natchez (1716) is the oldest city on the Mississippi River and known for elegance, hospitality and impressive preservation of history. Enjoy unique shops and restaurants and explore Rosalie Mansion, Johnson Museum, Stanton Hall, King’s Tavern, and Magnolia Hall. S H O R E E XC U R S I O N :
ALL ABOARD THE ICONIC AMERICAN QUEEN
Dine in the Lovely J. M. White Dining Room
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his premier experience features included shore excursions in every port of call, complimentary wine and beer with shipboard dinners featuring regional cuisine utilizing fresh ingredients creatively combined with a contemporary flair, daily Riverlorian lectures onboard, expert Broadway caliber entertainment every evening — including featured guest performances by sensational local artists, deluxe private veranda staterooms with dramatic views. Take in World-Class Entertainment in the Grand Saloon
DAY 6 St. Francisville, Louisiana
St. Francisville today is a testament to the lifestyle of a bygone era with over 140 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. This quaint town is situated on the bluffs of the Mississippi River. Visit Royal Street, Old Market Hall, West Feliciana Museum and Grace Episcopal Church. S H O R E E XC U R S I O N :
DAY 7 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge. Explore the diversity of the energetic port of Baton Rouge by visiting the USS Kidd, Capitol Park Museum, Louisiana’s State Capitol, LSU Museum of Art and LSU Rural Life Museum. S H O R E E XC U R S I O N :
DAY 8 Nottoway Plantation, Louisiana
DAY 9 New Orleans, Louisiana This morning disembark the American Queen. Guided tour of New Orleans. Free time to enjoy the French Quarter. Arrive at the landmark Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter for 1 night. DAY 10 Breakfast at hotel. Flight home.
MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISE March 13 – 22, 2022
PRICES
$5,998 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $431.86 to Add Travel Insurance
LIMITED Single Occupancy Availability Ì Call for Availability
DEPOSIT: $2,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 9/5/21 TOUR: 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS 23 MEALS: 9 BREAKFASTS, 6 LUNCHES, 8 DINNERS INCLUDED: Nightly Entertainment,
Many Shipboard Activities, All Gratuities, 2 Premium Shore Excursions in Addition to Included Shore Excursions. P LE A S E C A LL 8 47. 5 4 8 . 3 3 3 3
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Grand Southern Plantation Tour. Journey through sugar cane fields to tour stately Nottoway Plantation followed by Houmas House and gardens with a southern-style lunch there. Next, visit Oak Alley Plantation including The Slavery at Oak Alley and Civil War Exhibits, as well as the impressive alley of 300 year old live oaks. S H O R E E XC U R S I O N :
Enjoy Gourmet Meals Aboard the Ship
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SAVANNAH & CHARLESTON March 22 – 29, 2022 Georgia
South Carolina
Charleston
Beaufort Hilton Head Island Savannah
Jekyll Island
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ì Charleston Carriage Tour
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Ì Charleston Tea Company Ì Drayton Hall Ì Magnolia Gardens Ì Beaufort Ì Parris Island Marine Base Ì Hilton Head Island Ì Dolphin Watching Cruise Ì Jekyll Island Ì Savannah Guided Tour Ì Davenport House Ì 3-Night Stay at Mills House
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Charleston, South Carolina. Arrive at The Mills
House Wyndham Grand Hotel for 3 nights. Sit back as the grace of Charleston comes alive on a carriage tour through one of the best preserved, grandest historic districts of any city in the country. View the southern charm of Charleston in its beautiful homes, historic shrines, old churches, lovely gardens, winding streets, and intricate iron lace gateways. Dinner in Charleston. DAY 2 Breakfast. Cruise through Charleston’s historic harbor to Fort Sumter. Learn about the major events which led to the outbreak of America’s Civil War on this fully narrated tour with time to explore the fort & museum. Visit the Charleston Tea Company for the Field & Factory Tour and shop the Tea Store. Dinner in Charleston. DAY 3 Breakfast. Guided tour of Drayton Hall ca 1738. This Georgian Palladian House
is in its original condition surrounded by beautiful live oaks. Visit Magnolia Gardens ca 1676 — oldest public gardens in America. Tour home, ride the tram to view blooming flowers and wetlands & enjoy box lunch. Free time during the late afternoon and evening exploring the charms of the Charleston Historic Market District. DAY 4 Breakfast. Guided tour of Beaufort, SC — haven to many preserved antebellum
homes. Visit Parris Island Marine Base where 20,000 men and 2,000 women complete training each year. Journey to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and arrive at the lovely Omni Oceanfront for 2 nights. Dinner at the resort.
Ì 2-Night Stay at Omni Hilton Head
DAY 5 Breakfast. Dolphin Watching Ocean Cruise. Free time to explore Harbor Town,
Island Resort Ì 2-Night Stay at DoubleTree Savannah Historic District
stroll the ocean beach and enjoy resort amenities.
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DAY 6 Breakfast. Tram tour of Jekyll Island and lunch at historic Jekyll Island Club
Hotel. Arrive at the DoubleTree Savannah Historic District for 2 nights. Free evening.
DAY 8 Breakfast and flight home.
SAVANNAH & CHARLESTON March 22 – 29, 2022
PRICES
$3,998 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $287.86 to Add Travel Insurance
$4,998 Single Occupancy Ì + $359.86 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 12/15/21 TOUR: 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS 13 MEALS: 7 BREAKFASTS, 2 LUNCHES, 4 DINNERS P LE A S E C A LL 8 47. 5 4 8 . 3 3 3 3
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DAY 7 Breakfast. Savannah guided tour revealing the charm & sultry mystery of this carefully planned city and her wealth of history & architecture beautified by lush city parks, squares and fountains. Tour the Davenport House Museum. Free time at Savannah’s Riverfront. Dinner in Savannah.
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NEW ORLEANS April 18 – 22, 2022
PRICES
$2,898 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $208.66 to Add Travel Insurance
$3,398 Single Occupancy Ì + $244.66 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 1/2/22 TOUR: 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS 8 MEALS: 4 BREAKFASTS, 1 LUNCH, 3 DINNERS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to New Orleans. Arrive at Hotel
Monteleone, located in the heart of the French Quarter for a 4-night stay. Take a mule-drawn Carriage Tour of the French Quarter. Treat your taste buds to dinner at Brennan’s in the French Quarter. DAY 2 Breakfast. Morning guided tour of
New Orleans which includes the central business district, Jackson Square, above ground cemeteries, warehouse district, Bayou St. John, Garden District and the famous French Quarter architecture & more! Dinner and jazz entertainment on the S.S. Natchez— an authentic sternwheeler cruising the Mississippi River.
Ì French Quarter Royal Carriage Tour
DAY 3 Breakfast. Behind the scenes tour at Blaine Kern Studios Mardi Gras World.
Ì Dinner Cruise aboard the SS Natchez
Learn how Mardi Gras floats are made, walk among towering figures of fantasy, marvel at the skill and technology that animate mega-floats and acquire an insider’s appreciation of the history and traditions of Carnival. Honey Island Swamp Tour - narrated cruise to see cypress, gators & more! Dinner at famous Court of Two Sisters.
Ì Guided Tour of New Orleans Ì Mardi Gras World Ì Honey Island Swamp Tour Ì New Orleans School of Cooking Ì Dinner at the Court of Two Sisters Ì Dinner at Brennan’s Ì Houmas House Sugar Plantation Ì World War II National Museum Ì 4-Night Stay at Hotel Monteleone
in French Quarter
DAY 4 For breakfast today, enjoy a New Orleans tradition, café au lait & beignets at
famous Café du Monde. Welcome to the fun, food and folklore of the New Orleans School of Cooking. Enjoy lunch and a demonstration by Creole & Cajun experts who will teach New Orleans specialties & season them with history, tall tales and trivia. Take home the recipes! Guided tour of the historic Houmas House Sugar Plantation. DAY 5 Breakfast. Visit the World War II National Museum located in New Orleans.
Flight home.
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April 18 – 22, 2022
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THE BILTMORE ESTATE April 25 – 29, 2022 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Blue Ridge Mountains
Ì Biltmore House & Gardens Ì Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate Ì Antler Hill Village at the Biltmore Ì Lake Lure Cruise Ì Chimney Rock Overlook Ì Guided Tour of Asheville Ì Billy Graham Library and Home
THE BILTMORE ESTATE April 25 – 29, 2022
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Charlotte NC. Arrive at the Village Hotel located on the grounds of the
Biltmore Estate for a 4-night stay. Nestled amidst the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC this charming hotel is easily accessible to the estate’s many fine amenities via complimentary shuttle service. Enjoy the Winery at Biltmore, historic farm, Vanderbilt Family Museum, shopping and attractions at Antler Hill Village at Biltmore. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Visit the Biltmore Estate – home of the Vanderbilts. This extraordinary
estate comprises 8,000 acres fashioned by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Stroll the magnificent landscaped grounds featuring gardens of blooming flowers, trees, and shrubs. Designed by famed architect Richard Morris Hunt, the Biltmore Estate is America’s largest home with 65 fireplaces, 43 bathrooms, 34 bedrooms & 3 kitchens. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Enjoy stunning mountainous scenery as you take a cruise on Lake Lure.
Visit legendary, picturesque Chimney Rock Park for breath-taking panoramic views. Dinner.
+ $187.06 to Add Travel Insurance
DAY 4 Breakfast. Morning guided tour of Asheville. Time for lunch and shopping in downtown Asheville. Free afternoon at Biltmore Estate.
$2,998 Single Occupancy
DAY 5 Breakfast. Visit The Billy Graham Library and Home, Charlotte. Lunch. Flight home.
$2,598 Double Occupancy Per Person
+ $215.86 to Add Travel Insurance DEPOSIT: $850 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 1/15/22 TOUR: 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS 8 MEALS: 4 BREAKFASTS, 1 LUNCH, 3 DINNERS
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CALIFORNIA COAST
CALIFORNIA COAST April 21 – 29, 2022 San Francisco Monterey Big Sur
California
Nevada
Pebble Beach
Hearst Castle Morro Bay San Luis Obispo Solvang
Santa Barbara Malibu
Los Angeles
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Pacific Coast Highway 1
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Ì Hearst Castle Ì Golden Gate Bridge Ì San Francisco Ì Santa Barbara Ì Los Angeles & Hollywood Ì Paramount Studios Ì Danish Solvang Ì Wine Country Ì Morro Rock Ì Monterey Cannery Row Ì Old Santa Barbara Mission Ì Fisherman’s Wharf Ì San Francisco Bay Cruise Ì 17 Mile Drive & Pebble Beach Ì Lone Cypress Ì Flag Is Up Farms Horse Ranch Ì Santa Monica Pier
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YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to San Francisco. Free time at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco. Arrive
at the Marriott Union Square located in the heart of downtown San Francisco for a 2-night stay. Dinner in San Francisco. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of San Francisco featuring downtown, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, Nob Hill, Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, & more. Blue & Gold Fleet Cruise of San Francisco Bay. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Free time to explore Cannery Row in beautiful Monterey. Marvel
at coastal views along the 17 Mile Drive at Pebble Beach. See the iconic Lone Cypress. Scenic ocean drive along Highway 1 through Big Sur where the mountains meet the sea. Arrive at the charming Apple Farm Inn, San Luis Obispo, 2 nights. Dinner at the fanciful Madonna Inn. DAY 4 Breakfast. View the stunning Morro Rock in the Pacific Ocean. Guided tour
of the majestic Hearst Castle atop the coastal mountains overlooking the Pacific at San Simeon. Dinner at the Apple Farm Inn. Enjoy the Great American Melodrama.
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ourney on the world’s most famous scenic highway to discover the magnificent California Coast featuring an unforgettable, endless panorama of Pacific Coastline scenes. See California’s towering, coastal cliffs, enjoy views of the beautiful, blue ocean expanse, and visit The Golden State’s iconic cities and charming seaside villages as you make your California Dreams a reality on Highway 1.
DAY 5 Breakfast. Tour Flag is Up Farms California Horse
Ranch, internationally renowned for its successful performance horses, Monty Roberts (the Horse Whisperer) Learning Center, & equine celebrity Shy Boy. Free time in the fairy-tale like Danish town of Solvang. Enjoy a wine tasting at a local California winery. Scenic drive to Santa Barbara known as “America’s Riviera.” This lovely coastal city is known for its beautiful red-tiled roof Spanish Mission style architecture. Arrive at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort on the ocean for 2 nights. Dinner. DAY 6 Breakfast. Experience a guided tour of Santa Barbara
DAY 7 Breakfast. Guided tour of Paramount Studios. Free time for lunch and shopping
CALIFORNIA COAST
at Santa Monica Pier where Route 66 ends. Check into the Marriott Marina Del Rey for a two night stay. Dinner at hotel.
PRICES
DAY 8 Breakfast. L.A. guided tour will showcase the city’s downtown, Staples Center,
oldest street — Olvera Street, Grauman’s Chinese Theater, Hollywood Walk of Fame, famous Hollywood sign, Sunset Strip, La Brea Tar Pits, Disney Concert Hall, Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral and time for dining & shopping at the Farmer’s Market. DAY 9 Breakfast.
Flight home.
April 21 – 29, 2022
$4,498 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $323.86 to Add Travel Insurance
$5,398 Single Occupancy Ì + $388.66 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,500 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 1/5/22 TOUR: 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS 14 MEALS: 8 BREAKFASTS, 6 DINNERS P LE A S E C A LL 8 47. 5 4 8 . 3 3 3 3
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aboard Land Shark Amphibious Tour. Visit Old Santa Barbara Mission (1786) and La Huerta Historic Gardens. Free afternoon & evening to stroll the oceanfront, enjoy downtown Santa Barbara, Farmer’s Market and relax at the resort.
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CHESAPEAKE BAY GETAWAY April 27 – May 4, 2022 MD
Ft. McHenry WV Annapolis Washington, D.C. St. Michaels Mt. Vernon Skyland Resort
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Monticello
Virginia
Williamsburg Yorktown Chesapeake Jamestown Bay Bridge Virginia Beach
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ì Virginia International Military Tattoo
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Ì Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello Ì George Washington’s Mount Vernon Ì Historic Jamestown Ì Yorktown American
Revolution Museum Ì Fort McHenry Baltimore Ì Charming Annapolis Ì United States Naval Academy Ì First Landing Cross Ì Old Cape Henry Lighthouse Ì Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Ì Chesapeake Bay Bridge Ì Shenandoah National Park Ì Guided Tour of Washington DC Ì Virginia Beach Ì St. Michaels A M E R I C A N C L A S S I C TO U R S .C O M
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Washington DC. Tour Fort McHenry — the site of a Battle in the
War of 1812 and the birthplace of the Star-Spangled Banner. Enjoy an authentic seafood dinner at Bobrooks Restaurant. Arrive at the Hotel Annapolis for a 2-night stay. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of the charming, historic town of Annapolis including United States Naval Academy. See Chesapeake Bay’s iconic screw-pile lighthouses on a bay cruise with box lunch on board. Dinner at Mike’s Crab House. DAY 3 Breakfast. Visit the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum & the town of St.
Michaels. Scenic drive to Virginia Beach. Cross the majestic Chesapeake Bay Bridge with views of the Bay & Atlantic Ocean. Arrive at DoubleTree Virginia Beach for a 1-night stay. Attend the Virginia International Tattoo with over 1500 performers! View military bands, drill teams, drummers, Celtic dancers, choirs and more from around the globe to create a spectacular performance. DAY 4 Breakfast. Old Cape Henry Lighthouse - the first federally commissioned construction project in American History. See First Landing Cross which commemorates
“ The hotels and all services were top notch. I went on the Chesapeake Bay tour and covered more sites and history than I had thought I would. JD the tour director knew everyone’s names and gave us a lot of pertinent information about each location we visited. This was a totally no stress trip! I am planning my next tours with American Classic Tours. I would rate this company ten 5 stars if I could!” -- Lynn, April 2019
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he Virginia International Tattoo hosts 1500 performers including military bands, bagpipers, Celtic dancers, drill teams, choirs, and drummers from countries across the world. This one-of-a-kind event combines music, military, and the arts to create an unforgettable experience.
the place where the first English colonists arrived on shore in America. Visit the state-ofthe-art American Revolution Museum of Yorktown. Arrive at Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel for a 2-night stay. Dinner at Campbell’s Tavern. DAY 5 Breakfast. Guided tour of historic Jamestown Settlement established in 1607. Take a step back in time & experience Colonial Williamsburg. DAY 6 Breakfast. Tour Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello Estate in the beautiful hills of
Virginia. Enjoy mountain scenery on the Skyline Drive through the Shenandoah National Park. Arrive at the Skyland Resort in Shenandoah National Park for a 1-night stay. Dinner & entertainment at resort. DAY 7 Breakfast. Resume scenic Skyline Drive. Explore George Washington’s Mount
Vernon Estate. Arrive at the Westin Arlington, VA for a 1-night stay. Enjoy dinner at Filomena’s Restaurant. DAY 8 Breakfast. Guided tour of Washington D.C. Flight home.
April 27 – May 4, 2022
PRICES
$3,898 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $280.66 to Add Travel Insurance
$4,798 Single Occupancy Ì + $345.46 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 1/15/22 TOUR: 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS 13 MEALS: 7 BREAKFASTS, 1 LUNCH, 5 DINNERS
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YOSEMITE, KINGS CANYON & SEQUOIA
CALIFORNIA NATIONAL PARKS May 11 – 18, 2022
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Sacramento. Step back in time to the Old West at Old Town
California Sacramento San Francisco
Nevada
Yosemite National Park Kings Canyon National Park
Sequoia National Park
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Old Town Sacramento
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Ì California State Capitol Building Ì World Peace Rose Garden Ì Yosemite National Park Ì Mariposa Grove Ì Sequoia National Park Ì General Sherman Tree Ì Kings Canyon National Park Ì General Grant Tree Ì California’s Central Valley Ì Tour at Hillmar Cheese Factory Ì Guided Tour of San Francisco Ì Golden Gate Bridge Ì San Francisco Bay Cruise Ì 2-Night Stay at Westin St. Francis
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Sacramento. Visit the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento. Arrive at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Sacramento next to the California State Capitol Building and the lovely World Peace Rose Garden. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided Tour of California State Capitol building and gardens. Scenic
travel to Yosemite National Park. Arrive at Yosemite area lodging for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Guided history, flora & fauna tour of Yosemite National Park
featuring Half Dome, Glacial Point, Vernal Falls, High Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls & Bridal Veil Falls. Box lunch. Make the most of your free time at Yosemite National Park with shuttle service to any of these attractions: Yosemite Indian Village for the Indian Cultural Center, Ansel Adams Gallery or Majestic Lodge. Explore Yosemite Valley with a ranger staffed information desk, bookstore, Spirit of Yosemite film, and exhibit hall detailing the park’s geology. DAY 4 Breakfast. Visit Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias in Yosemite National Park.
Box lunch. Arrive at Wuksachi Lodge in the Sequoia National Park for a 2 night stay. Dinner at lodge with a Living History Performance of stories relating to “Life Under the Big Trees.” DAY 5 Breakfast. Guided tour of Sequoia National Park with a naturalist guide featuring Giant Forest Grove & General Sherman Tree, Big Tree Trail at Round Meadow, box lunch at Wolverton Meadow and Lodgepole Visitor Center. Return to lodge with dinner. DAY 6 Breakfast. Guided tour of Kings Canyon National
Park featuring General Grant Tree. Visit Grant Grove Village. Lunch & tour at Hillmar Chesese Factory. Arrive at the luxurious Westin St. Francis Hotel on Union Square for 2 nights. This hotel is a vibrant, iconic destination in San
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ake guided tours of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks to learn of the flora and fauna of this pristine natural environment and view giant Sequoia trees including the General Sherman Tree (the world’s largest tree) and the General Grant Tree (the world’s second largest tree).
Francisco & the only hotel directly located on Union Square with cable cars stopping just outside their door.
DAY 8 Breakfast. Flight Home.
May 11 – 18, 2022
PRICES
$4,698 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $338.26 to Add Travel Insurance
$5,698 Single Occupancy Ì + $410.26 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 1/10/22 TOUR: 8 DAYS/ 7 NIGHTS 16 MEALS: 7 BREAKFASTS, 4 LUNCHES, 5 DINNERS
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DAY 7 Breakfast. Guided tour of San Francisco with picture stop at the Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy free time exploring Fisherman’s Wharf. Board the Blue & Gold Fleet vessel for a cruise on San Francisco Bay with incredible views & interesting narration. Dinner.
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CANADIAN ROCKIES
June 4 – 13, 2022 ê September 10 – 19, 2022 British Columbia Kamloops
Alberta Jasper Columbia Icefield Lake Louise Banff
Calgary
Vancouver Victoria
Washington
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ì Rocky Mountaineer Gold Leaf Service
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Ì Banff National Park Ì Gourmet
Lunch at Fairmont Lake Louise Ì Moraine Lake Ì Columbian Icefield Tour Ì Ice Explorer Ride Atop Glaciers Ì Jasper National Park Ì Athabasca Falls Ì Maligne Canyon Ì Yoho National Park Ì Cascade Mountains Ì Fairmont Palliser Calgary Ì Victoria Glacier Ì Guided Tour of Vancouver Ì Butchart Gardens Victoria Ì Fairmont Jasper Park
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YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Calgary. Arrive at Fairmont Palliser Hotel for a 1-night stay. Set
in the heart of the city, Fairmont Palliser is an historical landmark offering elegant accommodations. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Journey into Banff National Park. See Banff’s unique Hoodoo Rock formations, Surprise Corner, and Tunnel Mountain Drive. Climb to the top of Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola. Savor 360-degree views of Banff’s beautiful mountains. Arrive at the Banff Moose Hotel for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Full day of sightseeing traveling along the Bow Valley Parkway to
Johnston Canyon. Enjoy lunch at the famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. See Moraine Lake and the Valley of The Ten Peaks, Victoria Glacier, Yoho National Park, Emerald Lake and Takakkaw Falls. Arrive back into Banff in the late fternoon. DAY 4 Breakfast. Ride atop glaciers aboard an Ice Explorer as you tour the Columbian
Icefields. Lunch included at the Icefields Parkway. See Bow Lake and Athabasca Falls.
Arrive at the Fairmont Jasper Park for a 2-night stay. DAY 5 Breakfast. See Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, Maligne Canyon, and Athabasca viewpoint
as you explore Jasper National Park. Dinner. DAY 6 Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops with Gold Leaf Service.
Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you travel between the glacier and snow-capped peaks, over mountains and through tunnels. See the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon and Rogers Pass. Overnight in Kamloops. DAY 7 Journey to Vancouver aboard Rocky Mountaineer with Gold Leaf Service. See
dramatic changes in scenery, from the desert-like environment of the Interior, through winding river canyons and pristine forests, to the coast and Cascade Mountains and the lush green fields of the Fraser Valley. Arrive at the Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Vancouver for 3-night stay. DAY 8 Breakfast. Enjoy a guided tour of Vancouver. See Chinatown, Stanley Park, Vancouver
Lookout, and Granville Island. Dinner. DAY 9 Breakfast. Ferry from Vancouver to Schwartz Bay. Explore beautiful Butchart Gardens. This 55-acre garden is home to 900 bedding plant varieties and 26 greenhouses. Lunch at Butchart Gardens. Explore downtown Victoria. DAY 10 Breakfast. Flight home.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOLD LEAF SERVICE
Gourmet Food crafted by Signature Chefs
Complimentary Wine & Cheese
Exclusive Outdoor Viewing Platform
CANADIAN ROCKIES ê June 4 – 13 , 2022
ê September 10 – 19, 2022
$7.798 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $561.46 to Add Travel Insurance
$9,798 Single Occupancy Ì + $705.46 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $2,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 12/10/2021 TOUR: 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS
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ll aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Train for the experience of a lifetime on the ‘most spectacular train trip in the world!” Experience Rocky Mountaineer’s Gold Leaf Service featuring the Bi-level Glass Dome Coach for panoramic viewing, gourmet breakfasts and lunches created by Executive Chefs, morning scones and afternoon wine & cheese, and exclusive outdoor viewing platform revealing a non-stop parade of glorious living postcards!
19 MEALS: 9 BREAKFASTS, 5 LUNCHES, 5 DINNERS PASSPORT REQUIRED
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NEW YORK CITYTHEATRE May 11 – 15, 2022 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì 3 Broadway Shows
Ì Guided Tour of New York City Ì Central Park Ì Fifth Avenue Ì Times Square Ì 9/11 Memorial & Museum Ì Ellis Island Ì Broadway Classroom Ì Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Ì Top of the Rock Ì 4 Night Stay at Sheraton Manhattan
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NEW YORK CITY THEATRE May 11 – 15, 2022
PRICES
$3,698 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $266.26 to Add Travel Insurance
$4,459 Single Occupancy Ì + $321.05
to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 2/1/22 TOUR: 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS 8 MEALS: 4 BREAKFASTS, 1 LUNCH, 3 DINNERS
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YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to New York City. Enjoy stunning views of Central Park & Manhattan
Midtown from the observation deck at the “Top of the Rock” at Rockefeller Center. Arrive at Sheraton New York Hotel, Manhattan for a 4-night stay near Broadway. Dinner in New York City. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of New York City: Central Park, Fifth Avenue, St.
Patrick’s Cathedral, Broadway Theater District, Times Square, Ground Zero, Lower Manhattan, Wall Street, Chinatown & more. Enjoy “Broadway Classroom” — a unique workshop that will enhance your Broadway experience. A cast member and musician who are part of the Broadway Production you will be seeing that evening will teach the choreography, staging and music. Dinner at Carmines in New York City. Evening Theater Production TBA. DAY 3 Breakfast. Discover the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum at Pier 86 in New
York City. Highlights include the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier, the Space Shuttle Pavilion, Submarine Growler, and British Airways Concorde. Evening Broadway Theater Production TBA. DAY 4 Breakfast. Ferry to Ellis Island where more than 12 million immigrants entered the United States from 1892 to 1924. Explore the Ellis Island Immigration Museum which gives voice to the immigrants themselves. Visit Liberty Island to view the Statue of Liberty. Dinner at Hurley’s. Broadway Theater Production TBA. DAY 5 Breakfast. Visit National
September 11 Memorial & Museum. Flight home.
NIAGARA FALLS & TORONTO July 18 – 22, 2022
PRICES
$2,798 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì +$201.46 to Add Travel Insurance
$3,298 Single Occupancy Ì +$237.46 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $900 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 4/9/2022 TOUR: 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS 7 MEALS: 4 BREAKFASTS, 3 DINNERS
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Buffalo, NY. Cross the
border into Canada and travel to Toronto. Arrive at the Marriott Eaton Centre in downtown Toronto for a 2 night stay. Dinner in Toronto. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of Canada’s largest city — Toronto. Free time at the Harbourfront Centre at Queen’s Quay. Narrated harbor cruise of Lake Ontario. Dinner atop the CN Tower, world’s tallest free-standing structure with time to visit the observatory. DAY 3 Breakfast. Scenic travel through
Canada to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, known as ‘the prettiest little town in PASSPORT REQUIRED Canada’ with free time for lunch & shopping on Victorian Main Street. Tour of Ft. George National Historic Site (1797). Arrive at the Pillar and Post Hotel located in Niagara on the Lake for a two night stay. This 5 star hotel in a 19th century building boasts a rich history and features all the modern comforts. Royal George Theater Shaw Festival performance TBA. DAY 4 Breakfast. Maid of the Mist Cruise of Niagara Falls. Journey Behind the Falls in
tunnels behind & in front of Horseshoe Falls. Free time to explore the Table Rock area at the falls. Guided tour of Niagara Falls, Niagara Gardens, world’s largest floral clock and whirlpool. Dinner. Niagara Falls night illumination. DAY 5 Breakfast. Free morning in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Flight from Buffalo, NY to home.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Niagara
Falls Maid of the Mist Cruise Ì Journey Behind the Falls Ì Niagara Falls Night Illumination Ì Guided Tour of Niagara Falls Ì Niagara Gardens & World’s Largest Floral Clock Ì Victorian Niagara-on-the-Lake Ì Fort George Ì Shaw Theater Festival Ì Guided Tour of Toronto Ì Lake Ontario Cruise Ì CN Tower Dinner & Observatory Ì Pillar and Post Hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake Ì Marriott Eaton Centre Toronto
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MACKINAC ISLAND June 9 – 14, 2022
PRICES
$2,798 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $201.46 to Add Travel Insurance
$3,798 Single Occupancy Ì + $273.46 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $800 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 3/1/22 TOUR: 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS 12 MEALS: 5 BREAKFASTS, 2 LUNCHES, 5 DINNERS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ì 3-night stay at the Grand Hotel Ì 3 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners
at the Grand Hotel Ì Mackinac Island Lilac Festival & the Lilac Parade Ì Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Ì Gerald Ford Presidential Museum Ì Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Ì Carriage Ride Tour of Mackinac Island
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Lunch in Saugatuck, Michigan. Travel to Traverse City, Michigan & enjoy fine
dining at Harrington’s by the Bay. Lodging in Traverse City for a 1-night stay. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover
the lakeshore’s variety of landforms such as sand dune deserts, hardwood forests, cedar swamps & bogs of sphagnum moss and gigantic dunes overlooking Lake Michigan. Free time in Traverse City. Board a Shepler’s Ferry to Mackinac Island with views of the Mackinac Bridge. Step back into the 19th century where transportation is limited to horse & buggy, bicycle or foot. The Victorian atmosphere will enchant you from the moment you step off the dock. Horse drawn carriages will transport you to the world famous Grand Hotel where we will check in for a 3-night stay. Dinner at the Grand Hotel. DAY 3 Breakfast at the Grand Hotel. Discover the island on a narrated Island Carriage Tour. Free time to get acquainted with Mackinac Island with a visit to Main Street or sign up and discover the beautiful Grand Hotel on one of the optional specialty tours (fee may apply). Dinner at the Grand Hotel.
Indulge in the formal dinner at the Grand Hotel.
DAY 4 Breakfast at the Grand Hotel. Free time to visit shops & sights of Mackinac
Island. Enjoy activities of the Lilac Festival: listen to fife & drum quartets, see decorated storefronts, & enjoy the charming, afternoon Lilac Festival Parade from your complimentary canvas chair. Dinner at the Grand Hotel. DAY 5 Breakfast at the Grand Hotel. Return to the mainland aboard Shepler’s Ferry.
Scenic travel through Michigan. Arrive at the Drury Inn & Suites Grand Rapids for a 1-night stay. Dinner in Grand Rapids. DAY 6 Breakfast. Visit the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids. Narrated tram tour of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids with free time to explore the exhibits and gift shop. Lunch at Taste of the Gardens Cafe at the gardens. Return home.
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June 9 – 14, 2022
FEATURING A 3-NIGHT STAY AT THE GRAND HOTEL A M E R I C A N C L A S S I C TO U R S .C O M
MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISE June 15 – 17, 2022 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Full
Day Cruise on the Celebration Belle Ì Live Entertainment on the Celebration Belle Ì Fried Green Tomatoes in Galena, IL Ì Free time in historic Galena Ì National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Ì Bishop Hill Swedish Colony Ì Swedish Lunch at PL Johnson’s Ì Dinner at historic Breitbachs Restaurant
June 15 – 17, 2022
$1,059 Double Occupancy Per Person
DAY 1 Lunch at Fried Green Tomatoes, Galena, Illinois. Explore the charms of historic
Galena. Visit the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa. Get acquainted with America’s major river that has contributed to our nation’s colorful history, legend and lore. Arrive at the Hampton Inn, Dubuque, Iowa. Dinner at Iowa’s oldest country restaurant (ca 1852) - Breitbach’s Country Dining in Sherrill, Iowa. This place is famous for down home cooking, rich family heritage, and beautiful views of the Mississippi River Valley. DAY 2 Experience the magic of the Mississippi on a 100-mile river cruise aboard the Celebration Belle. Cruise from Dubuque to Moline while enjoying a breakfast, lunch, & prime rib dinner as well as narration by the captain, live entertainment, activities, travel through three locks & dams and views of wildlife and majestic bluffs. Arrive at the Radisson on John Deere Commons in Moline, IL located on the Mississippi River. DAY 3 Breakfast. Guided tour to discover the rich history of the Bishop Hill Colony as a “prairie utopia” established by industrious Swedish immigrants. This prosperous colony built 18 handmade brick buildings, farmed extensively and exported fine products. Swedish lunch at the PL Johnson, Bishop Hill. Explore the heritage shops featuring Swedish foods, handmade gifts, country crafts, quilts and more.
Ì + $76.25 to Add Travel Insurance
$1,198 Single Occupancy Ì + $86.26 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $350 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 3/30/22 TOUR: 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS 7 MEALS: 2 BREAKFASTS, 3 LUNCHES, 2 DINNERS
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ALASKA
June 7 – 20, 2022 Fairbanks Denali National Park
Alaska
Anchorage
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Haines Seward Glacier Bay Juneau National Park British Misty Fjords Columbia National Monument Ketchikan Vancouver
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ì Tanana Valley Gold Dredge Tour
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Ì Denali National Park Ì Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour Ì Visit Dog Sled Team Kennel Ì Mt. Denali (Highest Peak in US) Ì Scenic Train Excursion to Anchorage Ì Guided Tour of Anchorage Ì Lake Hood & Earthquake Park Ì Wild Alaska Salmon Bake Ì Alaska Raptors
& Bald Eagle Foundation Ì Whale-Watching Cruise Ì Mendenhall Glacier & Orca Point Ì Misty Fjords National Monument Ì Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve Ì Cruise the Inside Passage Ì Guided Tour of Vancouver A M E R I C A N C L A S S I C TO U R S .C O M
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Fairbanks, Alaska. Arrive at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge for 2 nights.
Dinner in Fairbanks. DAY 2 Breakfast. Gold Dredge Tour on Tanana Valley Railroad. Meet Alaskan miners who
explain mining history & pan for gold! Lunch. Chena River Sternwheeler Cruise. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Scenic travel to Denali Visitors Center. Arrive at Grande Denali Lodge for 2 nights. Dinner in Denali. DAY 4 Breakfast. Tundra Wilderness Narrated Tour in Denali National Park to search
the vast wilderness for bear, caribou & Dall sheep. Lunch & dinner. DAY 5 Breakfast. Visit Dog Sled Team Kennel to learn about Iditarod. Deluxe dome railcar to Anchorage. Lunch & dinner included aboard train excursion. DAY 6 Breakfast. Anchorage guided city tour including Earthquake Park and Lake Hood. Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see wildlife up close & personal. Arrive in coastal city of Seward to board MS Nieuw Amsterdam to begin a 7-day cruise. DAY 7 Day at sea aboard Holland
America’s MS Nieuw Amsterdam. Private American Classic Welcome Reception. All meals included aboard the ship. DAY 8 Narrated scenic tour through
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. All meals included.
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fter visiting the interior of Alaska set sail on Holland America’s MS Nieuw Amsterdam for a relaxing 7-day cruise of southeastern Alaska. Experience the luxury of state-of-the art cruise ship amenities and service, fine dining, professional entertainment and your stateroom with private veranda. While cruising the Inside Passage, witness the unique rainforest eco-system, quaint villages, native cultures and majestic glaciers. Three shore excursions included. An American Classic Tour Director will accompany you for the entire trip to ensure a most memorable travel experience.
DAY 9 Haines, Alaska. Shore Excursion: Alaska Raptors & Bald Eagle Foundation. All
meals included. DAY 10 Juneau. Shore Excursion: Best of Juneau! Whaling Watching Quest, Mendenhall
Glacier and Wild Alaska Salmon Bake at Orca Point Lodge. All meals included. DAY 11 Ketchikan. Shore Excursion: Explore Misty Fjords National Monument
described by John Muir as the “Yosemite of the North.” All meals included. DAY 12 Narrated cruise through the Inside Passage. All meals included. DAY 13 Breakfast. Vancouver, BC, Canada guided city tour. Arrive at Sutton Place
Hotel Vancouver. Dinner.
ALASK A
June 7 – 20, 2022
PRICES
$8,998 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $647.86 to Add Travel Insurance
$12,498 Single Occupancy Ì + $899.86 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $2,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 1/5/22 TOUR: 14 DAYS/13 NIGHTS 35 MEALS: 13 BREAKFASTS, 9 LUNCHES, 13 DINNERS PASSPORT REQUIRED P LE A S E C A LL 8 47. 5 4 8 . 3 3 3 3
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NOVA SCOTIA July 11 – 18, 2022
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Arrive at Westin
New Brunswick ME
Baddeck
DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of Halifax & Citadel Hill.
Nova Scotia
Digby
Halifax Peggys Cove
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Annapolis Valley
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Nova Scotian, Halifax, for a 2 night stay. Dinner at hotel.
Ì Evangeline Trail Ì Port Royal Habitation Ì Fort Anne Ì Grand Pre National Historic Park Ì Cape Breton Island Ì Cabot Trail Ì Lunch at the Keltic Lodge Ì Alexander Graham Bell Museum Ì Guided Tour of Halifax Ì Bay of Fundy Whale Watching Ì Peggy’s Cove & Lighthouse Ì Gaelic College Ì Digby Ì Bras d’Or Lake Ì Citadel Hill Ì Trinity Anglican Church
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Afternoon guided tour of Peggy’s Cove with its world-famous lighthouse anchored in the rocky coastline. Dinner in Halifax. DAY 3 Breakfast. Pass through French Acadia settlements,
fishing centers, rich orchards & farmlands. Guided tour of the Grand Pre National Historic Park, setting of Longfellow’s poem, Evangeline. Free time for lunch in Annapolis Royal. Visit Fort Anne, a National Historic Site built upon the central area of conflict between the English & French for control of North America. Visit Port Royal Habitation, a reconstruction of one of the oldest settlements in North America. Lodging for 2 nights at Digby Pines Resort. Special dinner at hotel featuring world famous “Digby Scallops & Fisherman” talk. Enjoy delicacies from the sea as you discover the interesting Scallop 101 talk from a local fisherman. DAY 4 Breakfast. Guided tour of the Bay of Fundy with box lunch. Highlights: Point Prim Lighthouse on the Bay of Fundy Shore with excellent views of the Bay of Fundy & Digby Gut. Listen to stories of shipwrecks, and discover bay marine life, the culture of the Mi’kmaq indigenous people of the region, coastal lighthouses & the bay tides. Visit Trinity Anglican Church National Historic Site & hear the story of survival of American Revolutionary War refugees. Tour Maud Lewis Memorial Site, a tribute to the local folk artist famous for her colorful artwork — 2 of her paintings hang in the White House. Also visit Little River, a quaint fishing village and Sandy Cove Beach. Exciting afternoon Whale Watching cruise! Dinner at hotel. DAY 5 Breakfast. Discover Longfellow’s Land of Evangeline on the Evangeline Trail. Travel to Cape Breton Island where Scottish, Acadian, Irish & English traditions blend.
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njoy wonderful, sweeping views of the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean as you drive the
dramatic cliffs of Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island. The Cabot Trail is home to the best coastal scenery on North America’s Atlantic Coast.
“ Our Nova Scotia tour with American Classic Tours has been a wonderful travel experience, and we are looking forward to traveling with them again in 2020! Our tour director, JD, could not have been more accommodating to our individual and group needs. See you next year!” – Helen, July 2019
July 11 – 18, 2022
PRICES Visit Gaelic College to learn of the history of the Scottish Kilt & traditional Cape Breton music demonstration. Lodging at historic Inverary Inn, Baddeck, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia for 2 nights. This charming inn is located on the shores of beautiful Bras d’Or Lake. Dinner at the Inverary Inn.
$3,998 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $287.86 to Add Travel Insurance
$4,598 Single Occupancy Ì + $331.06 to Add Travel Insurance
DAY 6 Breakfast. Full day guided tour of the breathtaking Cabot Trail on the northern
DEPOSIT: $1,000 Per Person
part of Cape Breton Island. View the dramatic coastline where the mountains meet the sea. Lunch included at Keltic Lodge. Dinner at the Inn.
FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 3/31/22
DAY 7 Breakfast. Explore the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. Scenic travel to Halifax.
Arrive at the DoubleTree Halifax Dartmouth, 1 night. Dinner. DAY 8 Flight home.
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST August 13 – 21, 2022
YOUR ITINERARY
Seattle
WA
MT
Portland
OR
Oregon Dunes
ID
Redwood National Park
CA
DAY 1 Flight to Seattle-Tacoma Airport.
Arrive at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Seattle for a 2-night stay. Dinner.
WY
NV
Sonoma Wine Country San Francisco UT
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Space Needle
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Ì Guided Tour of Seattle Ì Pike Place Market Ì Puget Sound Ì Mount St. Helens Ì Columbia River Gorge Ì Multnomah Falls Ì Guided Tour of Portland Ì Portland Rose Garden Ì Oregon Dunes Ì Rogue River Cruise Ì Coastal Redwoods Ì Pacific Coast Scenic Travel Ì Sonoma Valley Winery Tour Ì Golden Gate Bridge Ì Guided Tour of San Francisco
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DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of Seattle. Explore famous Pike Place Market. See the dramatic Seattle skyline as we travel to the top of Seattle’s Space Needle. Marvel at the beauty of Chihuly’s world-famous blown glass as we visit Chihuly’s Garden and Glass in downtown Seattle. Enjoy a delicious dinner at Blue Acre Seafood Restaurant in downtown Seattle. DAY 3 Breakfast. See lush pine forests as we travel through the Evergreen State of Washington. Discover Mt. St. Helens from Johnston Ridge Observatory to view the stunning results of the 1980 eruption. Arrive at the Marriott Hotel Portland, Oregon for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 4 Breakfast. Guided tour of the
Columbia River Gorge with cascading waterfalls, dramatic basaltic cliffs, dense forests, the Columbia River & Cascade Mountains. Guided tour of Portland including its famous Rose Garden. DAY 5 Breakfast. Discover the Oregon Coast via Highway 101 along the Pacific
“ Our travels with JD on the Pacific North West tour was a trip of a lifetime, and we highly recommend it!” – Kathy, August 2019
Ocean. Enjoy views of sea lions, rock cliffs, the blue Pacific, Newport’s old harbor and picture stops along the way. Explore the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area on a dune buggy tour. Arrive at the Best Western Coos Bay, Oregon for a 1-night stay. Dinner. DAY 6 Breakfast. Embark on a jet boat tour & see the wonders of the Rogue River. Take the Newton B Drury Scenic Highway to see the Big Tree in the Redwoods National Forest home to the world’s tallest trees with stop at the Visitors Center. Arrive at Bear River Casino Resort located in Loleta CA for a 1-night stay. Dinner. DAY 7 Breakfast. Travel along the world-famous Avenue of the
Giants of colossal redwoods. See Founders Grove in Humboldt State Park. Tour and wine tasting at Jacuzzi Winery in Sonoma Valley wine country. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge. Arrive at San Francisco’s Marriott Union Square for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 8 Breakfast. Guided tour of San Francisco featuring
downtown, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, Nob Hill, Lombard Street, Seal Rocks and more. Blue & Gold Fleet Cruise of San Francisco Bay. DAY 9 Breakfast. Flight home.
August 13 – 21, 2022
PRICES
$4,698 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $338.26 to Add Travel Insurance
$5,598 Single Occupancy Ì + $403.06 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 5/1/22 TOUR: 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS 14 MEALS: 8 BREAKFASTS, 6 DINNERS
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MICHIGAN SHORES August 1 – 5, 2022
PRICES
$1,898 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $136.65 to Add Travel Insurance
$2,279 Single Occupancy
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Lunch at Lighthouse Inn overlooking Lake Michigan, Two Rivers, WI. Board
S.S. Badger Car Ferry for a 4-hour cruise across Lake Michigan from Manitowoc, WI to Ludington, MI. The 410 ft. long ship features amenities on board. Dinner in Ludington, Michigan. Arrive at Comfort Inn, Ludington MI for a 1-night stay. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with
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spectacular views of Lake Michigan from atop the gigantic dunes. Free time in Traverse City. Arrive at Stafford’s Perry Hotel, Petoskey, MI for a 2-night stay. Built in 1899, this charming hotel is located in Petoskey’s historic Gaslight District. Dinner.
FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 4/25/22
DAY 3 Breakfast. Guided tour highlighting the unique history of Bay View, MI. Visit
Ì + $164.08 to Add Travel Insurance
TOUR: 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS 12 MEALS: 4 BREAKFASTS, 4 LUNCHES, 4 DINNERS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ì SS Badger Ferry Across Lake Michigan
Ì Sleeping Bear Dunes
National Lakeshore Ì Traverse City Ì Petoskey Ì Bay View Ì Charlevoix Ì Castle Farms Ì Mushroom Houses Ì Frederik Meijer Gardens Ì Gerald Ford Presidential Museum Ì DeGrandchamps Blueberry Farm Ì Saugatuck Dune Buggy Ride
Castle Farms, Charlevoix. Tour the Castle, stroll the European-designed gardens, and explore extensive collections including WWI artifacts. Enjoy the outdoor Model Railroad with more than 50 G-scale trains operating on 2,500 feet of track. Lunch at Castle Farms. Guided tour to see Earl Young’s “Mushroom Houses.” Discover the fascinating architecture and intriguing history of these quaint little homes. Free time to shop in Petoskey’s Historic Gaslight District and enjoy hotel amenities. Dinner at charming Bay View Inn. DAY 4 Breakfast. Narrated tram tour of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park,
Grand Rapids. Lunch at Taste of Gardens Café. Visit Gerald Ford Presidential Museum. Arrive at Drury Inn, Grand Rapids for a 1-night stay with complimentary cocktail hour. Dinner. DAY 5 Breakfast. Pick a pail full of blueberries at DeGrandchamps Blueberry Farm in South Haven. Refresh on the Saugatuck Dune Buggy Rides to discover the dunes along the vast Lake Michigan shoreline. Lunch and free time in Saugatuck. Purchase fresh Michigan produce at a farm market.
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CAPE COD
September 12 – 17 ê September 19 – 24, 2022 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ì Guided Tour of Martha’s Vineyard Ì Oak Bluffs Gingerbread Homes Ì Cape Cod National Seashore Ì Provincetown Ì Dune Buggy Excursion on the Cape Ì Guided Tour of Cape Cod Ì Guided Tour of Nantucket
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Boston, MA. Visit the colonial village of Plymouth with sweeping views of
the bay. View Plymouth Rock. Arrive on beautiful Cape Cod and visit the John F. Kennedy Memorial. Arrive at Holiday Inn Hyannis for a 3-night stay. Dinner on the Cape. DAY 2 Breakfast. Ferry to island of Martha’s Vineyard. Guided tour: Vineyard Haven, Edgartown and Oak Bluffs with its brightly painted gingerbread cottages. Scenic Nags Head Lighthouse & ocean bluffs. Free time on the island. Return to Cape Cod. Dinner on the Cape. DAY 3 Breakfast. Day-long guided tour of Cape Cod: charming villages, Cape Cod
Ì Guided Tour of Boston
National Seashore, Eastham Windmill and Cape Cod Lighthouse. Approach land’s end at Provincetown where sand dunes & ocean surround. Dune Tour Excursion Ride along the shoreline of protected lands. Free time in the artists/fishermen village of Provincetown. Lobster dinner.
Ì Old North Church & Freedom Trail Ì Guided Tour of Lexington & Concord Ì John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum
CAPE COD ê September ê September
12 – 17, 2022 19 – 24, 2022
PRICES
$2,998 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $215.86 to Add Travel Insurance
$3,498 Single Occupancy Ì + $251.86 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $850 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 6/1/22 TOUR: 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS 10 MEALS: 5 BREAKFASTS, 5 DINNERS
DAY 4 Breakfast. Ferry across Nantucket Sound to Nantucket Island passing Kennedy Compound in Hyannisport. Guided tour of Nantucket — one time whaling capital of the world with historic sea captain homes. Dinner at historic Daniel Webster Inn on the Cape. Arrive at Boston’s Marriott Quincy for a 2-night stay. DAY 5 Breakfast. Guided tour along the
Freedom Trail in Boston including the Old North Church, Beacon Hill, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway & more. Free time at historic Quincy Market. Guided tour of Lexington & Concord. Dinner at Chart House Restaurant. DAY 6 Breakfast. Visit the John F.
Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Flight home.
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SOUTHWEST NATIONAL PARKS September 4 – 12 ê October 6 – 14, 2022 YOUR ITINERARY
Salt Lake City
Nevada
Utah Canyonlands Zion
Las Vegas
California
Arches National Park
Bryce Canyon
WY
Lake Powell Monument Grand Canyon Valley North Rim NM
AZ
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ì Guided Tour of Salt Lake City
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Ì Utah State Capitol Building Ì Arches National Park Ì Dead Horse State Park Ì Canyonlands National Park Ì Monument Valley & Navajo Nation Ì Lake Powell Cruise Ì Lake Powell Resort Ì Glen Canyon Dam Ì Navajo Bridge & Vermilion Cliffs Ì Grand Canyon National Park Ì Bryce Canyon National Park Ì Zion National Park Ì Las Vegas
DAY 1 Flight to Salt Lake City. Check into local Salt Lake City
hotel for a one night stay. Take a guided tour of Mormon Temple Square. Dinner at Roof Restaurant overlooking Salt Lake City. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of Salt Lake City featuring downtown, Utah State Capitol, University of Utah, Fort Douglas & “This is the Place” State Park. Arrive at the Red Cliffs Lodge, Moab, Utah for a 2-night stay. The Red Cliffs Lodge is situated perfectly amidst the classic, rugged Western landscape worthy of Hollywood, and was in fact the site of numerous films, including Rio Grande with John Wayne. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Guided tour of Arches National Park with
lunch included. Afternoon tour of Dead Horse State Park & Canyonlands National Park. Dinner at lodge. DAY 4 Breakfast. Monument Valley in Navajo Nation to view
iconic landforms like The Mitten. Arrive at Lake Powell Resort in Page, Arizona for a 1-night stay. Dinner at the resort overlooking the sunset at Lake Powell. DAY 5 Breakfast Cruise on Lake Powell. Visit Glen Canyon Dam, a modern engineering marvel. Cross the picturesque Navajo Bridge and travel along Vermilion Cliffs National Monument en route to Grand Canyon National Park. Arrive at Grand Canyon Lodge which sits on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim for a 1-night stay with dinner at the lodge. DAY 6 Breakfast. Guided tour of Bryce Canyon National Park, famous for its Natural
Amphitheaters of Hoodoos - a unique sandstone spire rock formation. Our tour of Bryce Canyon will feature Fairyland, Bryce Point, Sunset Point, Sunrise Point & Natural Bridge. Arrive lodging in the Bryce Canyon area for a 1~night stay. Dinner. A M E R I C A N C L A S S I C TO U R S .C O M
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his itinerary features unforgettable lodging experiences. Enjoy marvelous scenery at the Red Cliffs Lodge. Take delight in views of
Lake Powell’s bright blue waters at the Lake Powell Resort. Stay on the Grand Canyon at the North Rim Lodge. Indulge in the opulence of Las Vegas’s Bellagio Resort and Casino.
ê September 4 – 12, 2022 ê October 6 – 14, 2022
PRICES
$4,598 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $331.06 to Add Travel Insurance
$5,398 Single Occupancy Ì + $388.65 to Add Travel Insurance
DAY 7 Breakfast. Guided tour of Zion National Park and Zion Visitor Center & Museum, Virgin River & Weeping Rock. Arrive at Hampton Inn Zion. Dinner. DAY 8 Breakfast. Travel to Las Vegas, arrive at Bellagio Hotel, for a 1-night stay. Free
afternoon & evening in Las Vegas. DAY 9 Breakfast. Flight home.
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YELLOWSTONE, GRAND TETONS & GLACIER September 9 – 16, 2022
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Visit the National
Glacier National Park
Montana
Washington
Gates of the Mountains
Oregon
Helena
Idaho
Yellowstone National Park Grand Teton National Park Jackson
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ì Grand Teton National Park
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Ì Glacier National Park Ì Jackson Hole Ì National Museum of Wildlife Art Ì Snake River Float Trip Ì Rendezvous Mountain Aerial Tram Ì Old Faithful Ì Mammoth Hot Springs Ì Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
Museum of Wildlife Art. Arrive at the Best Western Jackson Hole for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Take an unforgettable ten-mile Snake River Float Trip that showcases the ageless beauty of the Grand Tetons. Get a bird’s eye view of Grand Teton National Park as you travel 2 ½ miles up Rendezvous Mountain aboard a scenic aerial tramway. DAY 3 Breakfast. Travel to Yellowstone National Park in
Wyoming by driving through Grand Teton National Park. View rugged, snow-capped mountains & landscape sculpted with canyons, cirques, craggy peaks, clear alpine lakes, and winding rivers. Picture stops en route. Visit the famous geyser - Old Faithful. For over 100 years Old Faithful has not missed a performance since the eruptions were first recorded. Dinner at the Old Faithful Lodge. Lodging in Yellowstone area for a 2-night stay. DAY 4 Breakfast. Full day guided tour of Yellowstone National
Park. Tour highlights include: Artist Point overlooking the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Tower Falls, Mammoth Hot Springs, Golden Gate & the Norris Geyser Basins. Dinner.
Ì Tower Falls
DAY 5 Breakfast. Experience the breathtaking video experience
Ì IMAX Yellowstone
“Yellowstone” in an IMAX Theater. Enjoy scenic travel to Helena, Montana. Arrive at the Best Western Helena for a 1-night stay. Dinner.
Ì Gates of the Mountains Cruise Ì Historic Glacier Park Lodge Ì “Going to the Sun Road”
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DAY 6 Breakfast. Enjoy at 12-mile Missouri River Cruise of the Gates of the Mountains.
The cruise explores the deep gorge in Helena National Forest discovered & named by Lewis & Clark. Incredible views of cliffs, canyons, wildlife & wilderness will enthrall you. Arrive at Glacier Park Lodge nestled amidst the wild grandeur of Glacier National Park. Comprised of over a million acres, this spectacular national treasure contains 50 glaciers
September 9 – 16, 2022
PRICES
$4,698 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $338.26 to Add Travel Insurance
$5,798 Single Occupancy
over 200 lakes, magnificent forests, and over 50 species of wildlife. Dinner at lodge. DAY 7 Breakfast. Full day guided tour of Glacier National Park. Discover this living
textbook in geology abounding in amazing natural delights. On the tour, take one of the most magnificent drives in the world along “Going to the Sun Road.” Box lunch provided during the full day tour. Dinner at lodge. DAY 8 Breakfast. Flight home.
Ì + $417.46 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,500 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 5/7/22 TOUR: 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS 14 MEALS: 7 BREAKFASTS, 1 LUNCH, 6 DINNERS
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BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS October 3 – 8, 2022 Wyoming
South Dakota Spearfish Canyon
Deadwood
Rapid City
Mt. Rushmore Custer State Park
Badlands National Park
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Mount Rushmore
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Ì Badlands National Park Ì Spearfish Canyon Ì 1880’s Train Ride Ì Deadwood’s 1890s Main Street Ì Custer State Park Game Lodge Ì Wall Drug Ì Buffalo Jeep Safari Ì Crazy Horse Memorial Ì Needles Highway Ì Sylvan Lake Ì Iron Mountain Ì Keystone Ì Bluebell Canyon Ì Cowboy Cookout & Entertainment
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YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Rapid City, South Dakota. Guided tour of Deadwood. Hear about the
Ft. Laramie Treaty of 1868, Custer’s Expedition to the Black Hills that started the Gold Rush of 1874, Jack McCall, Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Potato Creek Johnny. Gaze down at Deadwood Gulch while enjoying the breeze and the essence of ponderosa pines from the Mt. Moriah lookout, a 300-foot cliff. Check in to the Holiday Inn Express, Deadwood for 1 night. Dinner in Deadwood. Free evening in Deadwood. Plenty of excitement can be found along Deadwood’s 1890s Main Street with shops, casinos, saloons, restaurants & emporiums.
DAY 2 Breakfast. Travel scenic Byway 14A to Spearfish Canyon where some scenes of the movie Dances With Wolves were filmed. View Bridal Veil Falls, Little Spearfish Falls, & Roughlock Falls. Arrive in Hill City with free time for lunch & shopping. Board the 1880s Train. Travel to Custer State Park and check in to the State Park Game Lodge for a 4-night stay. This historic lodge served as a summer White House for Presidents Coolidge & Eisenhower. Dinner at the lodge. DAY 3 Breakfast. Travel to Wall, SD, to
visit Wall Drug Store, the world’s largest drug store opened in 1931 with free time for lunch & shopping. Visit the Ben Reifel Visitor Center at Badlands National Park. Scenic drive through the Badlands National Park where wind & water erosion have carved an eerie world of deep gorges, saw-edged spires and grassy topped buttes - creating a fabulous painted landscape. Dinner. DAY 4 Breakfast. Buffalo Jeep Ride into the back country of Custer State Park to observe
the largest buffalo herd in North America. Keep your eyes open for bighorn sheep, mountain goats, antelope, deer, elk and turkey. Visit the Crazy Horse Memorial. Dinner at the lodge. Mount Rushmore Evening Illumination. DAY 5 Breakfast. Visit Mount Rushmore. Black Hills guided tour: Iron Mountain, Needles Highway, Keystone, Sylvan Lake. Old fashioned hayride to Mountain Meadow Blue Bell Canyon for Chuckwagon Dinner & musical entertainment. DAY 6 Breakfast. Flight home.
BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS October 3 – 8, 2022
PRICES
Ì + $215.86 to Add Travel Insurance
$3,398 Single Occupancy Ì + $244.66 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $850 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 6/15/22 TOUR: 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS 10 MEALS: 5 BREAKFASTS, 5 DINNERS
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OKTOBERFEST IN FRANKENMUTH September 14 – 17, 2022 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Dinner at Bavarian Inn Ì Guided Tour of Frankenmuth Ì Historic St. Lorenz Church Ì Strudel Making & Tasting Demo. Ì German Wine Tasting Ì Scenic Cruise on the Cass River Ì Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland Ì Frankenmuth’s Annual Oktoberfest Ì Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village Ì Tour Michigan State Capitol Ì Potter Park Zoo Ì Lunch at Charming English Inn
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OKTOBERFEST IN FRANKENMUTH September 14 – 17, 2022
PRICES
$1,298 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $93.46 to Add Travel Insurance
$1,498 Single Occupancy Ì + $107.86 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $500 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 6/1/22 TOUR: 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS 9 MEALS: 3 BREAKFASTS, 3 LUNCHES, 3 DINNERS A M E R I C A N C L A S S I C TO U R S .C O M
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Lunch in Kalamazoo. Willkommen to Frankenmuth, MI! Founded in 1845 by
a group of German-Lutheran missionaries, Frankenmuth is a thriving community that takes pride in preserving its German heritage. As you pass through the village, notice well-tended flowers, lush greenery, authentic Bavarian architecture, giving it the name, “Michigan’s Little Bavaria.” Arrive at the Bavarian Lodge for a 2-night stay. The lodge is nestled on the banks of the beautiful Cass River. German Dinner with all the trimmings at the Bavarian Inn with German entertainment. DAY 2 Breakfast. A local guide in Bavarian costume showcases Frankenmuth. Learn the art of strudel making at the Bavarian Inn & discover German wines at the wine tasting. Lunch at the Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant. Scenic cruise on the Bavarian Belle along the Cass River. Visit Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, the world’s largest Christmas store, with 5 acres under one roof! Time for Frankenmuth’s annual Oktoberfest! Celebrate with German food, German dancing, listen to the live band playing German music & of course, plenty of beer. DAY 3 Breakfast. Discover the Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village with hundreds
of thousands of artifacts that tell a tale about America’s passion for innovation. See vast collections of everything from transportation to household furnishings. Special exhibits feature: the rocking chair Lincoln was seated in on that fateful night at Ford’s Theater, Wright Flyer Replica, George Washington’s Camp Bed, the limousine President Kennedy rode in when assassinated in Dallas and much more. Arrive at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Lansing, Michigan. Dinner & musical entertainment at the hotel. DAY 4 Breakfast. Tour the Michigan
State Capitol Building. Visit Potter Park Zoo with wildlife presentation. Lunch at English Inn enroute home.
WISCONSIN CRANBERRY
YOUR ITINERARY
October 4 – 6, 2022
DAY 1 Lunch in Wisconsin
Dells. Guided tour at International Crane Foundation, Baraboo, WI, for a guided tour of this aviary sanctuary. ICF maintains a captive crane population for breeding & reintroduction to the wild & works worldwide to conserve cranes & the wetlands, grasslands, and other ecosystems on which they depend. You will see 15 different species of cranes. Arrive at Hampton Inn, Tomah, WI for a 2-night stay. Dinner.
PRICES
$998 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $71.86 to Add Travel Insurance
$1,198 Single Occupancy Ì + $86.26 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $350 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 7/2/22 TOUR: 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS 6 MEALS: 2 BREAKFASTS, 2 LUNCHES, 2 DINNERS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of a privately-owned cranberry operation and view the
Ì Guided
Tour of International Crane Foundation Ì Guided Tour of a Cranberry Farm Ì Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center Ì Wisconsin Amish Countryside Ì Humbird Cheese Barn Ì La Crosse Queen Mississippi River Cruise
cranberries being harvested in Warrens, WI (cranberries available for purchase). Visit the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center, a museum which highlights the history of cranberry farming in Wisconsin. Cranberry gift items available for purchase in the shop. Enjoy a cranberry ice cream & coffee here. Guided tour of Amish countryside Cashton, WI with shopping. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Stop at Humbird Cheese Barn to purchase Wisconsin cheese. La
Crosse Queen narrated luncheon fall foliage cruise along the bluffs of the Mississippi River, La Crosse.
WISCONSIN CRANBERRY
TO COURTE SY OF NA SHVILLE CONVE NTION & VISITORS CORP.
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AGAWA CANYON TRAIN EXCURSION September 20 – 24, 2022 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Island Ì Grand Hotel Luncheon Ì Mackinac Island Horse Drawn Carriage Tour Ì Algoma Central Railway Train Excursion Ì Soo Locks Visitor Center Ì Soo Locks Boat Cruise Ì Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
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AGAWA CANYON TRAIN EXCURSION September 20 – 24, 2022
PRICES
$1,998 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $143.86 to Add Travel Insurance
$2,298 Single Occupancy Ì + $165.46 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $650 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 6/10/22 TOUR: 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS 13 MEALS: 4 BREAKFASTS, 5 LUNCHES, 4 DINNERS PASSPORT REQUIRED A M E R I C A N C L A S S I C TO U R S .C O M
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Lunch in Saugatuck, MI. Scenic travel through the vibrant fall foliage of Michigan.
Dinner in Mackinaw City. Arrive at the Holiday Inn Express, Mackinaw City. DAY 2 Breakfast. Discover the “Bermuda of the North”— Mackinac Island. Board
Shepler’s Ferry & arrive at the island. Free time for shopping, sightseeing & famous Mackinac Island fudge! Grand Luncheon Buffet at the Grand Hotel. View legendary points of interest on a Mackinac Island Horse Drawn Carriage Tour including Surrey Hills, Arch Rock, Fort Mackinac & the Grand Hotel. Return to the mainland via ferry & arrive at the Holiday Inn Express, Sault Ste. Marie, MI for a 2-night stay. Dinner in Sault Ste. Marie. DAY 3 Cross the border into Canada at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. View beautiful fall
foliage aboard the Algoma Central Railway for a day-long Agawa Canyon Train Excursion with box breakfast & box lunch. Enjoy a 2-hour stop at scenic Agawa Canyon. Dinner in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. DAY 4 Breakfast. Visit the Soo Locks Visitor Center to discover the marvels of the Soo
Locks & Dam System. Soo Locks Boat Cruise: enjoy an exciting and educational narrated lunch cruise on the historic waterway of the St. Mary’s River & view the twin border cities of Sault Ste Marie, Canada & Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. Experience locking through the Soo Locks alongside giant freighters. Dinner at Harrington’s By the Bay in Traverse City. Lodging in Traverse City, MI. DAY 5 Breakfast. Guided
tour of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with spectacular views of Lake Michigan from atop the gigantic dunes. Lunch in Ludington, MI.
DOOR COUNTY ê October 3 – 5, 2022 ê October 5 – 7, 2022
PRICES
$1,059 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $76.25 to Add Travel Insurance
$1,198 Single Occupancy Ì + $86.26 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $350 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 7/1/22 TOUR: 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS 6 MEALS: 2 BREAKFASTS, 2 LUNCHES, 2 DINNERS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ì Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant Ì Bjorklünden Norwegian Chapel Ì Cave Point Ì Seaquist Farm Orchard Ì Door Peninsula Winery Ì Door County Maritime Museum Ì Musical Entertainment Ì Legendary Door County Fish Boil Ì Full Day Guided Tour
of Door County
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Lunch at the Lighthouse Inn overlooking Lake Michigan in Two Rivers, WI.
Tour the Door Peninsula Winery and discover the art of wine making & sample/purchase wines. Arrive at the Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay, WI for 2 nights. This beautiful resort is nestled on the waters of Door County’s scenic Sturgeon Bay. Amenities include: indoor & outdoor heated pools, sauna, hot tub, spa, exercise room & gift shop. Enjoy dinner at the Nightingale Supper Club. DAY 2 Breakfast at the popular Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay where you’ll see “the goats on the roof.” All day guided tour of Door County. Take in the beauty of Sister Bay, Ephraim, Bailey’s Harbor, Ellison Bay, Egg Harbor, Gills Rock, the Norwegian Bjorklünden Chapel, the rocky ledges of Cave Point, and more. Tour the orchards of Seaquist Farm & sample/purchase products. Free time in Fish Creek. Partake in a Door County tradition: a fish boil dinner at the Old Post Office in Ephraim. DAY 3 Breakfast. Learn about Door County’s maritime history as you explore the
Door County Maritime Museum. Also tour the John Purves tug docked here. Musical entertainment program. Enjoy lunch at the Log Den in Egg Harbor.
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ON THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER TRAIN
ROCKIES TO RED ROCKS
June 24 – July 1 ê September 30 – October 7 YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Denver, Colorado. Arrive at Sheraton Denver Downtown for two night
stay. Dinner.
Salt Lake City Denver
Colorado Railroad Museum. Evening at leisure to enjoy Denver.
Glenwood Springs
Utah Moab
Colorado
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DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided Tour of Denver including Colorado State Capitol. Visit the
Silver Leaf Plus Service Ì Denver Ì Colorado State Capitol Ì Colorado Railroad Museum Ì Ruby Canyon Ì Mt. Logan Ì Glenwood Springs Ì Mt. Garfield Ì Red Cliffs Lodge Moab Ì Ranch Winery Ì Arches National Park Ì Canyonlands National Park Ì Dead Horse State Park Ì Sound & Light Illumination Cruise Ì Salt Lake City Ì Mormon Temple Square
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DAY 3 Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for a two day train excursion from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado to the Red Rock Country of Utah. Marvel at vast canyons, inspiring deserts, natural archways, and enchanting hoodoos. See Ruby Canyon, Mount Logan, Colorado River, Moffatt Tunnel and cross the Continental Divide. Breakfast and lunch served on the train. Enjoy Silver Leaf Plus Service with exclusive access to lounge
car, elevated dining experience with an additional course during select meals, signature cocktails, and custom-designed glass-dome coaches with oversized windows and outdoor viewing area. Lodging in Glenwood Springs, CO for a one night stay. DAY 4 Enjoy spectacular scenery this morning aboard the Rocky Mountaineer from
Glenwood Springs to Moab, Utah. Breakfast served on the train. Disembark train at mid-day in Moab. Arrive at Red Cliffs Lodge near Moab for 3~night stay. The Red Cliffs Lodge is situated perfectly amidst the classic, rugged Western landscape worthy of Hollywood, and was in fact the site of numerous films, including Rio Grande with John Wayne. Wine Tasting at the Ranch Winery. Dinner. DAY 5 Breakfast. Guided Tour of Arches National Park with lunch included. Dinner.
Sound & Light evening boat cruise on the Colorado River—a unique experience featuring lights, shadows, music & narration. DAY 6 Breakfast. Guided Tour of Canyonlands National Park & Dead Horse State Park.
Cowboy Steak Dinner at the ranch. DAY 7 Breakfast. Scenic travel through remote, natural Utah. Arrive at Salt Lake City’s
Mormon Temple Square for a guided tour. Lodging in Salt Lake City for a one night stay. Dinner at Roof Restaurant overlooking Salt Lake City. DAY 8 Breakfast. Guided tour of Salt Lake City. Flight home.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SILVER LEAF PLUS SERVICE
Gourmet Food crafted by Signature Chefs
Complimentary Wine & Cheese
Exclusive Outdoor Viewing Platform
ROCKIES TO RED ROCKS ê Sept. 30 – October 7, 2022
PRICES
$5,498 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $395.86
to Add Travel Insurance
$6,398 Single Occupancy Ì + $460.66 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 12/10/21
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ll aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Train for the experience of a lifetime on the ‘most spectacular train trip in the world!” Experience Rocky Mountaineer’s Silver Leaf Plus Service featuring the Bi-level Glass Dome Coach for panoramic viewing, gourmet breakfasts and lunches created by Executive Chefs, morning scones and afternoon wine & cheese, and exclusive outdoor viewing platform revealing a non-stop parade of glorious living postcards!
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ADIRONDACKS October 6 – 13, 2022
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Newark, NJ. Scenic drive to Albany, New York. Arrive at the Hampton
Lake Placid Saratoga Springs
New York
Poughkeepsie
Lake George Albany Hyde Park
West Point New York City
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ì Adirondack Mountains
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Ì West Point Military Academy Ì Lake Placid Ì Whiteface Mountain Summit Ì Lake George Ì FDR Presidential Library & Home Ì Vanderbilt Estate Ì Culinary Institute of America Ì Boscobel Mansion Ì Amtrak Scenic Autumn Train
Inn Albany, for one night. Dinner in Albany. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of Albany driving by the NY State Capitol Building en
route to Saratoga Springs. Guided tour of Saratoga Springs - an historic Victorian city known for its natural mineral springs & spas, American Revolutionary monuments, battlefields, and thoroughbred horse racing. View fall foliage on a scenic drive to the summit of Whiteface Mountain. Arrive at the High Peaks Resort for a two night stay in the charming mountain village of Lake Placid, NY. Dinner at the hotel. DAY 3 Breakfast. Guided tour of Lake Placid including the famous Olympic sites. Travel to the Olympic Village and enjoy stunning panoramic fall foliage views of the Andirondack Mountains and Lake Placid. Free time for lunch and shopping in downtown Lake Placid. Narrated boat cruise on pristine Lake Placid. Free evening in Lake Placid. DAY 4 Breakfast. Steamboat luncheon cruise on scenic Lake
George. Arrive in Poughkeepsie, NY. The area’s natural beauty and proximity to New York City prompted wealthy families like the Astor’s and Vanderbilt’s to build palatial weekend homes nearby. Arrive at the Hilton Garden Inn Fish Kill, NY for three nights. Dinner.
Ì New York City
DAY 5 Breakfast. Guided tour West Point Military Academy.
Ì Broadway Show
Free time in Cold Springs, NY. Guided tour of Boscobel Mansion. Dinner at Boscobel overlooking the Hudson River Valley.
Ì Albany Ì Saratoga Springs
DAY 6 Breakfast. Visit the Franklin D. Roosevelt Home,
gravesite, library & presidential museum in Hyde Park, NY. Guided tour of the Vanderbilt Estate overlooking the scenic Hudson River Valley. Dinner at Culinary Institute of America. A M E R I C A N C L A S S I C TO U R S .C O M
DAY 7 Breakfast. All aboard a scenic fall foliage Amtrak train ride along mountain-
lined banks of the Hudson River from Poughkeepsie to Penn Station, Manhattan, NYC. Free time at Rockefeller Center for lunch & shopping in NYC. Matinee performance on Broadway - show to be announced. Dinner at Carmine’s Restaurant. Arrive at the Sheraton Times Square in Manhattan, 1 night. DAY 8 Breakfast. Guided tour of New York City including Central Park, Fifth Avenue,
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Broadway Theater District, Times Square, Lower Manhattan, Soho, Financial District, Wall Street and more. Flight home.
October 6 – 13, 2022
PRICES
$4,298 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $309.46 to Add Travel Insurance
$4,998 Single Occupancy Ì + $359.86 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 6/25/22 TOUR: 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS 14 MEALS: 7 BREAKFASTS, 1 LUNCH, 6 DINNERS
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ROCKY COAST OF MAINE October 11 – 17, 2022 Maine
YOUR ITINERARY Bar Harbor
Camden Boothbay Harbor
VT New York
NH MA
Acadia National Park
Portland Kennebunkport Portsmouth Boston
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Guided Tour of Portland
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Ì L.L. Bean Flagship Store Ì Maine Wildlife Park Ì Boothbay Harbor Ì Atlantic Ocean Coastal Cruise Ì Bath Maritime Museum Ì Charming, Coastal Town of Camden Ì Bar Harbor Regency Resort Ì Lobster Bake in Bar Harbor Ì Acadia National Park Ì Cadillac Mountain Ì Kennebunkport Ì Portsmouth, New Hampshire Ì Guided Tour of Boston
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DAY 1 Flight to Boston. Welcome to the beautiful state of Maine! Visit Stonewall
Kitchen’s flagship store in York to shop the wide array of Maine specialties including wild Maine blueberry jam. Arrive at the Westin Portland Harborview located downtown for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Begin the day with a guided tour of Portland, Maine including a visit
to the famous Portland Headlight Lighthouse. It was first lit on January 10, 1791 to warn Portland citizens of coming British attacks. Free time in Freeport, Maine, home of L.L. Bean’s flagship store. Explore the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray, Maine to see more than 30 different species of Maine wildlife including moose, bald eagle and black bear. Dinner in Portland. DAY 3 Breakfast. Visit the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine to learn about
Maine’s maritime heritage. Free time for lunch & shopping in Boothbay Harbor. Enjoy a cruise along the Atlantic Ocean Coastline. Keep an eye out for seals, bald eagles and osprey. Arrive at the Hampton Inn, Bath for a 1-night stay. Dinner. DAY 4 Breakfast. Enjoy scenic fall foliage travel through the New England countryside
of Maine. Visit the charming seaside village of Camden. Arrive at the Bar Harbor Regency located on the bay in Bar Harbor for a 2-night stay. Dinner is a Maine tradition - a fresh Lobster Bake.
DAY 5 Breakfast. Explore Acadia National Park vibrant with fall colors on a guided tour.
Marvel at the view atop Cadillac Mountain overlooking the ocean and islands below. Free time for lunch & shopping in the village of Bar Harbor. Take a narrated cruise of the Atlantic coastline to see the islands of Frenchman’s Bay and view wildlife. Dinner. DAY 6 Breakfast. Scenic autumn travel to Kennebunkport, Maine with a drive by
Walker Point, oceanside summer compound of President George H.W. Bush & First Lady Barbara Bush. Enjoy a Clam & Lobster Bake lunch at Foster’s in York. Visit historic Portsmouth, New Hampshire with free time to explore this charming colonial city. Arrive at the Sheraton Portsmouth, located in the heart of the city, for a 1-night stay. DAY 7 Breakfast. Guided tour along Boston’s Freedom Trail. Free time at Quincy
“ I just finished my tour to Maine. It was great! I liked our stops in Boston including Quincy Market. I enjoyed all the attractions in Maine. The fall foliage was absolutely beautiful!! The color was unforgettable! I really enjoyed this tour!” – Karen, October 2019
Market. Flight home.
October 11 – 17, 2022
PRICES
$3,598 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $259.06 to Add Travel Insurance
$4,198 Single Occupancy Ì + $302.26 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: : 6/10/22 TOUR: 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS 12 MEALS: 6 BREAKFASTS, 1 LUNCH, 5 DINNERS
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MONTREAL & QUEBEC October 14 – 19, 2022
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Visit Au Sommet Place Ville Marie — a 360
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Quebec City
Maine
Montreal
Ontario
NY
VT
DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of Montreal including Old Montreal and a tour inside
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degree observation deck overlooking Montreal and the St. Lawrence River. Arrive in exciting Montreal at the world-class Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel for a 2-night luxury stay. This landmark hotel is located in the center of Montreal and has easy access to Place Ville Marie Montreal’s underground city of shops, galleries & restaurants. Dinner at hotel. Notre Dame Basilica. Montreal is made up of two parts: the Old City with its narrow streets and the modern Montreal with its many skyscrapers and museums. Free time in Montreal’s Old City Square. Tour St. Joseph’s Oratory - Roman Catholic Basilica and National Shrine on the west slope of Mount Royal. Dinner.
Ì Plains of Abraham
DAY 3 Breakfast. Scenic travel to Trois Rivieres to visit Chez Dany Maple Sugar
Ì Grand Allee
Shack. Learn about the important maple syrup industry. Full lunch including Canadian specialties such as maple taffy while folk musicians entertain. Scenic travel to Quebec City.
Ì Citadelle Ì St. Anne-de-Beaupre Basilica Ì Montmorency Falls Ì Montreal Ì Notre Dame Basilica Ì St. Lawrence River Ì Isle d’Orleans Ì St. Joseph’s Oratory Ì Chez Dany Maple Syrup Ì Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel Ì Fairmont Chateau Frontenac Ì Au Sommet Place Ville Marie
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Arrive at the stunning Fairmont Chateau Frontenac for a luxurious 3-night stay. This iconic building is one of the most photographed hotels in the world. This impressive turreted castle with a copper roof is in the old walled city. Free evening in Quebec City. DAY 4 Breakfast. Step into a culture reminiscent of 15th century
France with a guided tour of Old Town Quebec. Within the extensive walled city of Old Quebec, all the buildings are historic. Quebec is antique, medieval, and the only walled city in North America. Tour highlights include: the Ramparts surrounding the old city, the Plains of Abraham - site of the French-English battle in 1759, the Grand Allee, the Parliament Building and more. Free time for lunch & shopping in Quebec City. Dinner at historic Aux Anciens Canadiens Restaurant. DAY 5 Breakfast. Tour the Citadelle — a National Historic Site
of Canada. This fort was built in the 17th century. Guided tour of the Beaupre Coast including Ste. Anne-de-Beaupre Basilica. This breathtaking Canadian masterpiece is highlighted by 240 stained glass windows. Also see Montmorency Falls — an impressive natural wonder that is one and a half times the height of Niagara Falls — and enjoy scenery along the St. Lawrence Seaway. The tour also includes the village of Ste. Petronille on the Island of Orleans. Free evening in Quebec City. DAY 6 Breakfast. Flight home.
October 14 – 19, 2022
PRICES
$3,598 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $259.06 to Add Travel Insurance
$4,598 Single Occupancy Ì + $331.06 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,500 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 7/1/22 TOUR: 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS 9 MEALS: 5 BREAKFASTS, 1 LUNCH, 3 DINNERS PASSPORT REQUIRED P LE A S E C A LL 8 47. 5 4 8 . 3 3 3 3
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NEW MEXICO BALLOONS October 3 – 7, 2022
PRICES
$3,198 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $230.26 to Add Travel Insurance
$3,798 Single Occupancy Ì + $273.46 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE:6/23/22 TOUR: 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS 10 MEALS: 4 BREAKFASTS, 2 LUNCHES, 4 DINNERS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Pueblo Indian Museum
Ì 4-Night Stay at Hyatt Regency Tamayo Ì Pecos National Historical Park Ì Loretto Chapel’s Miraculous Staircase Ì Guided Tour of Santa Fe Ì New Mexico Balloon Fiesta Ì Dinner at El Pinto Restaurant Ì Old Town Albuquerque Ì Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway Ì Acoma Pueblo Ì Balloon Glowdeo
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Albuquerque. Visit the
Pueblo Indian Museum & see Indian dancers. Arrive at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya for a 4-night stay. Dinner at resort. DAY 2 Breakfast. Visit Pecos National Historical Park. Discover hundreds of years of human habitation, such as Pecos Pueblo and the Spanish Mission Church. The Santa Fe Trail came through the park, as did the original path of Route 66. The Civil War brought the Battle of Glorieta Pass here, where Confederate ambitions for the Southwest stopped. Visit Loretto Chapel, home of the miraculous staircase with two 360 degree turns & no visible means of support. Guided tour of Santa Fe – America’s old state capital. Dinner in Santa Fe. DAY 3 Rise and shine and enjoy the Chasers Club at the Balloon Fiesta Grounds.
Breakfast and open-air seating here. Then, take in a spectacular display of sound and color as you watch the Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascension led by a balloon flying the American flag to the strains of “The Star Spangled Banner.” Guided tour of Albuquerque. Tram ride to the summit of Sandia Peak. Dinner at El Pinto Restaurant. DAY 4 Breakfast. Tour Acoma Pueblo— one of New Mexico’s most dramatic landmarks
sitting atop a 376-foot mesa overlooking the desert. Box lunch included. Return to the Balloon Fiesta grounds and be a VIP at the Gondola Club for dinner & cocktails included. Balloons aren’t just for daytime anymore. Tonight watch the special shaped “glowdeo” balloons light up the sky followed by the After Glow Fireworks Display. DAY 5 Breakfast. Flight home.
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October 3 – 7, 2022
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SEDONA & GRAND CANYON October 30 – November 5, 2022 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ì Sedona Red Rock Country Ì Hilton Sedona Bell Rock Resort Ì Chapel of the Holy Cross Ì Pink Jeep Tours Ì Verde Canyon Railroad Ì Montezuma National Monument Ì Blazin’ M Ranch Ì Grand Canyon Ì Scottsdale Old Town Ì Musical Instrument Museum
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Phoenix, AZ. Scenic drive to Sedona. Arrive at the Hilton Sedona Bell
Rock Resort for a 4-night stay. Located in the spectacular Red Rock Country in Northern Arizona, the Hilton Sedona is a luxury resort with spacious rooms, spa and championship golf course. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Trolley tour of Sedona with visit to the Chapel of the Holy Cross.
Free time to explore downtown Sedona. Pink Jeep Tours of the Red Rock formations. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Train trip on the Verde Canyon Railroad with box lunch included.
Evening at leisure. DAY 4 Breakfast. Guided tour of Montezuma Castle & Montezuma Well National
October 30 – November 5, 2022
PRICES $3,698 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $266.26 to Add Travel Insurance
$4,398 Single Occupancy Ì + $316.66 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 7/15/22 TOUR: 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS 12 MEALS: 6 BREAKFASTS, 1 LUNCH, 5 DINNERS
DAY 5 Breakfast. Scenic travel to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. See the film
“Grand Canyon—The Hidden Secrets” on the 7-story IMAX screen. Guided tour of the South Rim of Grand Canyon. Arrive at lodging for a 1-night stay in the Grand Canyon area. Dinner. DAY 6 Breakfast. Free morning to explore the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Scenic
travel to Phoenix. Arrive at the Scottsdale Marriott Old Town for a 1-night stay. Dinner at Rustler Roost to enjoy live country music, dinner and the beautiful overlook. DAY 7 Breakfast.
Visit the Musical Instrument Museum to travel the world of music on a guided tour. Flight home. P LE A S E C A LL 8 47. 5 4 8 . 3 3 3 3
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Monuments. Free time to relax and enjoy hotel amenities. Visit Blazin’ M Ranch for a chuckwagon supper & a live Western stage show.
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WASHINGTON & OREGON
COLUMBIA RIVER CRUISE October 23 – 31, 2022
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Fly into Portland, Oregon. Arrive at the Hilton Vancouver, WA. Dinner at hotel.
Spokane
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Idaho
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Ì Regionally Inspired Fine Dining &
Complimentary Wine and Beer Ì Broadway-Caliber Entertainment Ì Riverlorian Lectures Onboard Ì Guided Tour Portland Ì Guided Tour Columbia River Gorge Ì Cape Disappointment Ì Fort Clatsop Lewis and Clark National Historical Park Ì Multnomah Falls Ì Bonneville Dam Ì Fort Dalles Museum & Columbia River Ì Gorge Discovery Center Ì Manhattan Project National Historic Park Ì Nez Perce National Historical Park Ì Mt. Hood A M E R I C A N C L A S S I C TO U R S .C O M
journeys of Lewis and Clark as we begin the day traveling to Middle Village — Station Camp, the location that Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery camped for ten days in November of 1805. Then watch as the powerful waves of the Pacific crash into the bluffs below and take in breathtaking views of the Columbia River at Cape Disappointment, the location Lewis and Clark concluded their two-year exploration. Next we’ll stop at the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop, where you can become an explorer as well – discover extensive exhibits and replicas outlining the journeys of this famous duo. DAY 4 River Cruising: Riverlorian narration as you wind through dramatic forested mountains. DAY 5 Stevenson, WA: Premium Shore Excursion: Ultimate Pacific Northwest
Experience. Experience Pacific Northwest natural beauty: mountain ranges, lush green forests, cool lakes & meandering rivers. View majestic Multnomah Falls, America’s most
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his premier experience features included shore excursions in every port of call, complimentary wine and beer with shipboard dinners featuring regional cuisine utilizing fresh ingredients creatively combined with a contemporary flair, daily Riverlorian lectures onboard, expert Broadway caliber entertainment every evening — including featured guest performances by sensational local artists, deluxe private veranda staterooms with dramatic views.
scenic waterfall. Tour Bonneville Lock & Dam, the region’s first hydro-power source. Travel the Fruit Loop - a scenic route through fertile valleys of orchards & vineyards. Savor local bounty with lunch at Parkdale Grange and hear about the area. Park Ranger Tour of historic Timberline Lodge in the shadow of Mt. Hood. DAY 6 The Dalles, OR: Visit Fort Dalles Museum & Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. DAY 7 Richland, WA: Visit the Historic B Reactor and other important venues that are DAY 8 Clarkston, WA. Visit Nez Perce National Historical Park. DAY 9 Disembark ship. Travel to Spokane, WA. Flight home.
October 23 –31, 2022
PRICES
$6,498 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $467.86 to Add Travel Insurance
$8,998 Single Occupancy Ì + $647.86 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $2,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 6/1/22 TOUR: 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS MEALS: 2 DINNERS, 2 BREAKFASTS ON LAND PORTION; ALL SHIPBOARD MEALS. INCLUDED: Nightly Entertainment,
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FRENCH LICK THE ELEGANT WEST BADEN SPRINGS HOTEL October 18 – 20, 2022
PRICES
$1,198 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $86.26 to Add Travel Insurance
$1,429 Single Occupancy Ì + $102.89 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $400 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 7/10/22 TOUR: 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS 6 MEALS: 2 BREAKFASTS, 2 LUNCHES, 2 DINNERS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ì 2-Night Stay at West Baden
Springs Hotel Ì Welcome Cocktail Reception Ì Guided Tour of the West Baden Springs Hotel Ì Breakfasts at Café Sinclair Ì French Lick Casino Ì Wildlife Cruise on Pakota Lake Ì Afternoon Tea with Harpist
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Lunch in
Indianapolis. Arrive at West Baden Springs Hotel in French Lick, Indiana for a 2-night stay. Luxury and history companion to make this a memorable hotel experience. Fine amenities and appointments are sure to delight every guest. Be our guests and get acquainted with fellow travelers at the American Classic complimentary Welcome Cocktail Reception. Relax and enjoy fine dining this evening at the West Baden Springs Hotel. DAY 2 Breakfast at Cafe Sinclairs at the hotel. Morning guided tour of the West Baden
Springs Hotel provided by Landmark Historic Preservation Society. With its amazing domed atrium, the hotel was once called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” and lured visitors from across the globe. Learn of the hotel’s storied history, famous visitors, unique architecture, lovely appointments and of the dedication which led to its authentic preservation. Mid-day Tea in the hotel atrium accompanied by a harpist. Free afternoon to relax and enjoy the hotel’s fine amenities including: spa, swimming pool, shops, traditional sitting porch, beautiful gardens and more. Complimentary shuttles available to local attractions including French Lick town center and winery. Dinner at the neighboring French Lick Resort. Free time to visit the French Lick Casino with (complimentary $10.00 Gaming Card)! DAY 3 Breakfast at Cafe Sinclairs at the hotel. Narrated Wildlife Cruise on scenic Patoka Lake. Lunch en route home.
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October 18 – 20, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO CHRISTMAS November 29 – December 3, 2022 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì 4-Night Stay on
San Antonio Riverwalk Ì Guided Tour of San Antonio Ì The Alamo Ì “Price of Freedom” IMAX Show Ì San Jose Mission Ì National Museum of the Pacific War Ì Narrated Rio San Antonio River Cruise Ì Y.O. Ranch Ì SeaWorld Ì Briscoe Western Art Museum
November 29 – December 3, 2022
PRICES
$2,598 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $187.06 to Add Travel Insurance
$2,998 Single Occupancy Ì + $215.86 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $850 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 9/1/22
DAY 1 Flight to San Antonio, TX. See IMAX Theater’s: “Alamo...Price of Freedom.”
Visit the Alamo. Arrive at the Holiday Inn Riverwalk for a 4-night stay. Ideally located in the heart of San Antonio, this Downtown/Riverwalk destination hotel offers easy walking access to all the San Antonio downtown area attractions. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided city tour of San Antonio including a tour of the 1718 San
Jose Mission. Dinner at Mia Terra Restaurant to enjoy a southwest dinner and cultural entertainment by a mariachi band. Narrated Rio San Antonio River Cruise along the famous Riverwalk twinkling with holiday lights. DAY 3 Breakfast. Visit the National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg, Texas—a 6-acre, three-museum complex featuring the Admiral Nimitz and George H.W. Bush Galleries and more. Visit Fredericksburg, a German town of gingerbread houses in Texas Hill Country for lunch & shopping. Visit Y.O. Ranch in Kerrville, TX: Tour the ranch, see upwards of 58 species of exotic wildlife. Cowboy cookout dinner at ranch. DAY 4 Breakfast. Visit SeaWorld San Antonio for a behind the scenes tour. Visit Market
Square: San Antonio’s most unique shopping, dining and entertainment experience. Free evening along the Riverwalk. DAY 5 Breakfast. Visit Briscoe Western Art Museum. Flight home.
TOUR: 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS 7 MEALS: 4 BREAKFASTS, 3 DINNERS
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NASHVILLE CHRISTMAS November 28 – December 2, 2022 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ì 4-Night Stay at the Opryland Hotel
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with Atrium Views Ì Grand Ole Opry Show at The Ryman Auditorium Ì Christmas Dinner Show at the Opryland Hotel Ì General Jackson Showboat Ì Fantasy in ICE! Ì Nashville City Tour with Music Row Ì Country Music Hall of Fame Ì Nashville’s Goo Goo Bar Candy Shop Ì Loveless Cafe
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NASHVILLE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS November 28 – December 2, 2022
PRICES
$2,298 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $165.46 to Add Travel Insurance
$2,898 Single Occupancy
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Lunch in Indianapolis, IN. Scenic travel through Kentucky & Tennessee.
Arrive at the Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN for a 4-night stay with atrium view rooms. Each year Opryland creates a glittering holiday extravaganza sparkling with the brilliance of two million lights. Nine acres of indoor gardens are lavishly decorated with brilliant displays of holiday ornaments & huge sparkling trees — you need to see it to believe it! Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Discover the “Athens of the South” — Nashville, TN on a guided tour.
Highlights include: Music Row recording studios, homes of Country & Western Music stars and the Parthenon, a replica of the original in Greece. Return to the Opryland Hotel to enjoy hotel amenities. Dinner at the famous Loveless Cafe. DAY 3 Breakfast. Visit Opryland’s exciting Fantasy in Ice which is an incredible exhibit
of carvings, sculptures & 3-D holiday-themed displays, all handcrafted by more than 35 artisans from China-and out of one million pounds of ice! All aboard the festively decorated General Jackson Showboat for a lunch cruise with live entertainment while cruising on the Cumberland River. Head over to the Grand Ole Opry at the historic Ryman Auditorium and enjoy family entertainment featuring the best in country music. The Opry has been broadcasting continuously since 1925— making this America’s longest running live radio show! DAY 4 Breakfast. Visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame for a fascinating look into
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the history of country music. Shopping at Nashville’s Goo Goo Bar Candy Shop — a sweet Music City Tradition! Enjoy the Christmas Dinner Show at the Opryland Hotel (Celebrity to be announced).
FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 8/15/22
DAY 5 Breakfast. View the rolling hills of Tennessee & Kentucky. Lunch en route.
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Welcome home and Merry Christmas!
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Boston, Massachusetts. Lodging at Boston Marriott Long Wharf for a
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2-night stay. Dinner . Boston Pops Orchestra: Holiday Pops Concert.
December 4 – 10, 2022
DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour along Boston’s historic Freedom Trail, Lexington and
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Concord. Dinner. Boston Blink! Holiday Light & Sound Extravaganza at Quincy Market DAY 3 Breakfast. Guided tour of Newport, Rhode Island-legendary haven for the rich
and famous, fabulous seaside estates, world-class yachting and breathtaking views on Atlantic Ocean Drive. The opulence of Newport’s Gilded Age mansions meets the sparkle and magic of Christmas during this festive season. Tour The Elms Mansion modeled after the mid-18th century French Chateau d’Asnieres near Paris. Arrive at Hotel Viking Newport for a 2-night stay. This award-winning boutique hotel is registered with the Historic Hotels of America. Dinner at colonial White Horse Tavern, built in 1652, America’s oldest tavern. DAY 4 Breakfast. Visit Marble House Mansion adorned with thousands of poinsettia
plants, evergreens, trees, wreaths, fresh flowers and 19th century style ornaments with dining tables set with period silver & china. Tour Breakers Mansion, seventy room northern Italian palazzo & largest of all the Newport mansions. Built for Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, the mansion features original furnishings, beautiful Christmas decorations and holiday music filling the air. Dinner.
$3,998 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $287.86 to Add Travel Insurance
$4,798 Single Occupancy Ì + $345.46
to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 8/1/22 TOUR: 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS 11 MEALS: 6 BREAKFASTS, 5 DINNERS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ì Boston Pops Holiday Concert Ì Freedom Trail of Boston Ì Newport, Rhode Island
DAY 5 Breakfast. Travel through Connecticut to New York City. Free time at Rockefeller
Ì Atlantic Ocean Drive
Center with its famous Christmas tree & ice skating rink. Arrive at the Sheraton New York in Manhattan for a 2-night stay. Dinner and Broadway show to be announced.
Ì Elms Mansion
DAY 6 Breakfast. Guided tour of NYC and visit to Bryant Park Winter Village &
Holiday Market. Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes! DAY 7 Breakfast. Visit the National September 11th Memorial & Museum. Flight home.
Ì Historic Hotel Viking Ì Whitehorse Tavern Ì Marble House Ì Breakers Mansion Ì New York City Ì Broadway Show Ì Rockettes Show
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SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS November 7 – 12, 2022 YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Lunch. Arrive at the Hilton Garden Inn, Georgetown, Kentucky. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Scenic travel through the Smoky Mountains. Arrive in Gatlinburg, Tennessee with free time to discover its charms! Enjoy the Ober Gatlinburg aerial tram rising up into the Great Smoky Mountains. Arrive at Dolly Parton’s DreamMore Resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, for a 3-night stay. Celebrate the season with Dolly Parton’s Stampede Show. This stunning holiday show features magnificent horses and live animals, a huge cast of talented performers, an incredible living Nativity, beautiful Christmas music & lots more! Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Scenic Smoky Mountain drive enroute to visit the Biltmore Estate of
Asheville, North Carolina. This incredible 250-room mansion is adorned with Yuletide decorations of dozens of Christmas trees, 400 wreaths, 700 poinsettias, miles of evergreen garland, and thousands of ornaments, tinsel & beadings. Dinner. Enjoy Country Tonite Christmas Show! DAY 4 Breakfast. Free morning to relax and enjoy Dolly’s resort amenities. This afternoon
celebrate a Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood featuring shows, mountain craftsmen & holiday decorations. Dinner at Dollywood. As night falls over Dollywood the sparkle of four million lights create a Christmas wonderland you won’t forget! DAY 5 Breakfast. Scenic mountain drives. Take a journey through EnterTrainment Junction with an audio tour for a behind the scenes look at this incredible indoor model railroad collection & museum. Arrive at the Drury Inn, Mason, Ohio with a manager’s cocktail reception. Dinner at Montgomery Inn. DAY 6 Breakfast. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track Tour and Museum. Lunch.
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PRICES
$2,298 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $165.46 to Add Travel Insurance
$2,798 Single Occupancy Ì + $201.46 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $750 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 8/1/22 TOUR: 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS 12 MEALS: 5 BREAKFASTS, 2 LUNCHES, 5 DINNERS
BRANSON CHRISTMAS November 17 – 21, 2022 YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Lunch. Arrive at the Hampton Inn, Rolla, MO. Dinner at Sybill’s Restaurant.
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Board the Showboat Branson Belle for a luncheon cruise and holiday show on beautiful Table Rock Lake! Arrive at the Hilton located at Branson Landing for a 2-night stay. Branson Landing features a scenic boardwalk along the 1.5-mile Taneycomo Lakefront with shops, eateries, and a dazzling water & light fountain show. Dinner. Evening performance at the Andy Williams Moon River Theater. The legacy of Andy Williams Christmas Show continues with unmatched variety, singers, dancers, and the Moon River Orchestra. Plus, a tribute to Andy, the man who started it all! This show also features two of America’s favorite families of entertainment, Osmond Brothers & Lennon Sisters!
$1,898 Double Occupancy Per Person
DAY 3 Breakfast. Start the day with the Brett Family Morning Show. Free time to
Ì + $136.56 to Add Travel Insurance
enjoy Branson Landing. Matinee production of JESUS Live on Stage. From the bustling streets of Jerusalem to the raging Sea of Galilee, JESUS is an action-packed musical stage adventure with massive sets, special effects and live animals in this original stage production. Evening professional production in Branson to be announced.
$2,298 Single Occupancy Ì + $165.46 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $600 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 8/1/22 TOUR: 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS 10 MEALS: 4 BREAKFASTS, 2 LUNCHES, 4 DINNERS A M E R I C A N C L A S S I C TO U R S .C O M
DAY 4 Breakfast. Scenic travel through the Ozark Mountains. Tour the Anheuser-Busch
St. Louis Brewery Plant. See the famous Clydesdales and sample your favorite Budweiser beverages during a complimentary tasting! Arrive at the Drury Inn St. Louis Forest Park. Dinner. DAY 5 Breakfast. Tour the impressive St. Louis Cathedral Basilica — known for its
stunning mosaic art. Lunch.
ROSE PARADE & LOS ANGELES
December 28, 2022 – January 2, 2023
PRICES
$3,698 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $266.26 to Add Travel Insurance
$4,298 Single Occupancy Ì + $309.46 to Add Travel Insurance
DEPOSIT: $1,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 9/1/22 TOUR: 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS 10 MEALS: 5 BREAKFASTS, 1 LUNCH, 4 DINNERS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ì Tournament of Roses Parade Ì Tournament of Roses Float
Decorating Pavilion Ì Tour of L.A. & Hollywood Ì Catalina Island Ì Warner Brothers Studio Tour Ì Santa Monica Pier Ì Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum
“ Wonderful Rose Bowl tour. American Classic Tours certainly looks out for you — provided us with souvenir cushion seats which were much appreciated. I totally recommend traveling with them.” –Alice, January 2020
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Flight to Los Angeles, CA. Arrive at the Marina Del Rey Marriott for a 5 night
stay. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Board the Catalina Island Ferry. Tram tour of Catalina Island
followed by free time to explore the seaside village of Avalon. Ferry back to the mainland. DAY 3 Breakfast. Warner Brothers Studio Tour. Guided tour of L.A. with box lunch. DAY 4 Breakfast. Tour the Tournament of Roses Parade Float Decorating. Visit
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on a stunning mountaintop in Simi Valley, CA. Follow Reagan’s legacy through exhibits and step aboard retired Air Force One here! Dinner. DAY 5 To-go boxed breakfast. Reserved seating for the 2023 Tournament of Roses
Parade. Free time at Santa Monica Pier along the Pacific Ocean. Dinner. DAY 6 Breakfast. Flight home.
December 28, 2022 – January 2, 2023
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W H Y C R U I S E W I T H A M E R I C A N C L A S S I C TO U R S ?
When you cruise abroad with American Classic Tours, you are in the care of your American Classic Tour Director from start to finish. If any unexpected circumstances arise during your trip abroad, your professional Tour Director is right there to assist you. No hassle with flying abroad on your own. No worries about meeting your cruise director at a foreign airport. No stress making connections to and from the ship. Your experienced American Classic Tour Director will ensure you have a total worryfree experience all along the way.
PARTNERING WITH AMA WATERWAYS We are partnering with Ama Waterways because their brand most closely aligns with our brand— they are known for delivering the highest quality experience, an all-inclusive style, and a special family-like atmosphere. Their state-of-the-art ships are best-in-class among the river cruise lines. All Cruises feature Twin Balconies (Indoor & Outdoor Balconies) Staterooms, Shore Excursions, Meals, Beer & Wine, Entertainment & Enrichment and Gratuities Are Included.
LESS PASSENGERS ABOARD, MORE WAYS TO RELA X Averaging less than 80 staterooms, Ama Waterways offers the luxury of personal space in larger staterooms. With fewer guests on board, Ama’s ships have space for luxurious amenities. Relax with a soothing massage after a day of exploring, stay in shape with a small group wellness activity, watch breathtaking castles glide by while enjoying a cocktail up on the Sun Deck.
Sophisticated, contemporary, and elegantly appointed, your spacious stateroom serves as your personal oasis for rejuvenation. Most of the staterooms in Ama’s fleet feature not just one, but two private balconies — a French balcony and a full outside balcony. Together, they provide a unique panoramic view of the beautiful sights along the river while inviting both fresh air and natural light inside. With twin balconies, you can enjoy the river however you wish.
HIGHER ACTIVIT Y LEVEL
International tours are significantly more active requiring considerably more walking, stairs, steep inclines and uneven terrain. All travelers must be in good, robust health to be able to participate in these tours. Handicapped facilities are not available on board Ama ships or in many places visited on the cruises and cruise tours Ama offers.
Ama Waterways expert chefs craft menus that feature exquisite, locally-inspired cuisine as well as traditional, Western offerings. You will enjoy complimentary, unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner, as well as sparkling wine and fresh-squeezed juices during breakfast. Ama hand picks only the highest quality wines and pairs them with their cuisine. Their reds and whites are of the highest quality and come from local wineries and vineyards. It is a fantastic way to savor the flavor of each region you are visiting.
EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE: MORE INCLUDED SHORE EXCURSIONS On a river cruise, you don’t just pass through a destination — you experience it with all your senses. Each one of Ama’s sailings is crafted with a paramount goal in mind: connecting you to the essence of life in each place you visit. Ama always make it a point to place guests in small groups. This helps facilitate access to sights and landmarks, a more intimate setting, and more encounters with the locals. Ama is known for having multiple excursions to choose from at each port city.
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COLORS OF PROVENCE April 17 – May 1, 2022
7 Night Rhone River Cruise aboard the AmaKristina Paris
Spain
France
Lyon Vienne Tournon Avignon Arles Camargue Montserrat Barcelona
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Ì Santa Maria de Montserrat
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Ì Pont du Gard – Roman Aqueduct Ì Avignon Papal Palace Ì Camargue National Park Ì Van Gogh Walking Tour Ì Castle of Tarascon Ì Ancient Roman Ruins of Arles
3 Night Pre-Cruise in Barcelona 3 Night Post-Cruise in Paris YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 F LI G HT TO B A R C E LO N A , S PA I N . DAY 2 B A R C E LO N A Arrive in Barcelona for a 3-night stay. Evening at leisure. DAY 3 B A R C E LO N A Barcelona, bustling capital of Catalonia, is an artist’s, architect’s, foodie’s, historian’s and culturist’s dream. Tour the cobblestoned lanes of the Gothic Quarter in the medieval city center and Las Ramblas. See Antoni Gaudí’s imaginative architectural creations including La Sagrada Familia. (B) DAY 4 B A R C E LO N A Excursion to the mountain, Montserrat, home to the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, officially founded in 1025. View the famous Black Madonna sculpture. Once atop the mountain, experience an indescribable view of the Catalonia landscape. (B) DAY 5 C R U I S E B E G I N S – E M B A R K ATI O N I N
Ì Gorge du Doux Scenic Train
AV I G N O N , F R A N C E
Ì St. Pierre Abbey
Board the TGV high-speed train from Barcelona to Avignon. Embark the ship in Avignon for your Colors of Provence Cruise. (B, D)
Ì Augustus and Livia Roman Temples Ì Beaujolais Wine Region Ì Lyon Guided Tour Ì Atelier des Lumieres Ì Montmartre Ì Arc de Triomphe & Eiffel Tower Ì Paris Evening Illumination Tour
DAY 6 AV I G N O N
Avignon, aptly named the “City of Popes,” was
the center of the Catholic Church in the 14th century when its “Palais des Papes” was the equivalent of today’s Vatican. Avignon guided walking tour including the Papal Palace and well preserved medieval walls surrounding the historic center of town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B, L, D) DAY 7 A R LE S – TA R A S C O N , F R A N C E Provençal town Tarascon is known for its
medieval architecture and charming tales. Walking tour of the Roman ruins of Arles such as its Roman Amphitheater and the Church of Saint Trophime or special Van Gogh walking tour. See the enchanting medieval fortress, Castle of Tarascon. Visit Camargue National Park, a protected natural territory that lines the Mediterranean Sea south of Arles. Enjoy an evening illuminations cruise in Avignon. (B, L, D) DAY 8 TO U R N O N , F R A N C E Scenic train ride past magnificent landscapes carved
along the Gorge du Doux, or visit Le Château de Tournon for a presentation and tasting on the pairing of red wine and chocolate. (B, L, D) DAY 9 V I E N N E , F R A N C E Tour of ancient Roman ruins including the amazingly well
preserved Augustus and Livia Temple. See Saint Maurice Cathedral, a Gothic church that took more than 500 years to build, and St. Pierre Abbey—one of the oldest surviving churches in France. (B, L, D) DAY 10 C O LLO N G E S , F R A N C E Beaujolais wine region—known as the Pays d’Or or
“land of the golden stones.” Wine tasting at a traditional winery and learn about the history of the vineyard. (B, L, D) designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the 19th-century basilica NotreDame de Fourvière. Guided walking tour through the St. Jean district with its unique covered walkways, known as “traboules.” (B, L, D) DAY 12 C R U I S E E N D S – D I S E M B A R K AT I O N I N LYO N – PA R I S , F R A N C E
Disembark your ship in Lyon. Take a high-speed train through the French countryside to Paris. Arrive in Paris for a 3-night stay. Evening at leisure. (B) DAY 13 PA R I S Guided tour of Paris, including Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and
Montmartre, the city’s premier artist’s enclave. Evening illumination tour of Paris, the “City of Light.” (B) DAY 14 PA R I S Immersive digital experience with art, sound and history displayed
throughout the rooms and walls of the the Atelier des Lumières, formerly an 18th-century steel factory. (B) DAY 15 F LI G H T H O M E F R O M PA R I S (B)
COLORS OF PROVENCE April 17 – May 1, 2022
PRICES
$10,998 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $791.86 to Add Travel Insurance
LIMITED Single Occupancy Ì Call for Availability
DEPOSIT: $1,500 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 11/15/21 TOUR: 15 DAYS/13 NIGHTS 26 MEALS: 13 BREAKFASTS, 6 LUNCHES, 7 DINNERS PASSPORT REQUIRED P LE A S E C A LL 8 47. 5 4 8 . 3 3 3 3
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CAPTIVATING RHINE July 25 – August 8, 2022 Netherlands
Zaanse Schans Amsterdam
Germany
Cologne
Rüdesheim
France
Strasbourg Basel
Switzerland
Heidelberg
4 Night Post-Cruise in Lucerne & Zurich YOUR ITINERARY
Zurich Lucerne
DAY 1 F LI G HT TO A M S TE R DA M , N E TH E R L A N D S .
Ì Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Ì Zaanse Schans Historic Village
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7 Night Rhine River Cruise aboard the AmaLucia
Ì Cologne Guided Tour Ì Cologne Cathedral & Rathaus Ì Rhine River Gorge
DAY 2 A M S TE R DA M Arrive at hotel in Amsterdam for 2-night stay. Evening at leisure. DAY 3 A M S TE R DA M Walking tour of Amsterdam with its iconic meandering canals, bridges and distinctive architecture. (B) DAY 4 C R U I S E B E G I N S – E M B A R K ATI O N I N A M S TE R DA M Visit Zaanse
Schans. Authentic windmills and houses were relocated to this picturesque area, creating a typical 17th- to 18th-century village. Embark ship to begin your Captivating Rhine Cruise. (B, D)
Ì Rüdesheim Wine Tasting
DAY 5 A M S TE R DA M Enjoy an Amsterdam canal cruise before setting sail out of the
Ì Niederwalddenkmal Aerial Gondola
city on the AMASiena. (B, L, D)
Ì Siegfried’s Musical Instrument Museum Ì Heidelberg Castle & Great Vat Ì Speyer & Altpörtel Ì Neckar River Valley Ì Strasbourg Guided Tour Ì Village of Riquewihr Ì Freiburg’s Münster Ì Black Forest Ì Basel Guided Tour Ì Lucerne Guided Tour Ì Zurich Guided Tour Ì Scenic Lake Cruise
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DAY 6 C O LO G N E , G E R M A N Y Guided tour of Old Town Cologne. Explore Cologne
Cathedral, one of Germany’s most revered Gothic masterpieces. Continue to Cologne Rathaus, Germany’s oldest town hall. Visit a local tavern for a taste of the city’s famous Kolsch Beer and reibekuchen mit apfelmus, potato pancakes served with applesauce. (B, L, D) DAY 7 R H I N E G O R G E – R Ü D E S H E I M , G E R M A N Y Cruise the stunningly beautiful
Rhine Gorge to the winemaking town of Rüdesheim. Savor a wine tasting from the town’s iconic vineyards or soar high above via the Niederwalddenkmal gondola ride. Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum and its collection of self-playing musical instruments or taste the town’s special delight, Rüdesheimer coffee, ceremoniously made with brandy, coffee and whipped cream. (B, L, D)
DAY 8 LU DW I G S H A F E N , G E R M A N Y Visit Heidelberg, a perfectly preserved medieval city nestled in the Neckar River Valley. Discover the iconic red sandstone Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat, an 18th-century, 49,000-gallon wine cask, or visit Speyer and the largest Romanesque cathedral in Europe and the medieval Old Gate, Altpörtel. (B, L, D) DAY 9 S TR A S B O U R G , F R A N C E Strasbourg offers flavors of both France and Germany because of its borderline location. Panoramic tour past the Parc de l’Orangerie, European Parliament, Place de la République, and Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame with its famous astronomical clock. Stroll Strasbourg’s iconic “La Petite France” district, lifted straight from the pages of a fairytale. (B, L, D) DAY 10 B R E I S AC H , G E R M A N Y Step back in time while in the enchanting 16th
century Alsatian town of Riquewihr and its famous Dolder Gate, or visit Freiburg, founded in 1120, and home to the Freiburg’s Münster, a Gothic cathedral with “the most beautiful spire on earth.” (B, L, D) DAY 11 C R U I S E E N D S - D I S E M B A R K AT I O N I N B A S E L , S W IT Z E R L A N D
Disembark ship followed by a guided tour of Basel. Arrive in Lucerne for a walking tour to discover this pristine city. Arrive at hotel in Lucerne for a 2-night stay. (B) DAY 12 LU C E R N E , S W IT Z E R L A N D See iconic Lion Monument, sculpted in memory
travel to Zurich. Scenic lake cruise. Arrive at hotel in Zurich for a 2-night stay. (B) DAY 14 ZU R I C H Guide tour of Zurich,
Switzerland’s largest city, and visit Old Town, known for its medieval houses, churches and the modern Bahnhofstrasse. (B) DAY 15 F LI G H T H O M E F R O M ZU R I C H . (B)
CAPTIVATING RHINE July 25 – August 8, 2022
PRICES
$10,998 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $791.86 to Add Travel Insurance
LIMITED Single Occupancy Ì Call for Availability
DEPOSIT: $1,500 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 2/15/22 TOUR: 15 DAYS/13 NIGHTS 26 MEALS: 13 BREAKFASTS, 6 LUNCHES, 7 DINNERS PASSPORT REQUIRED P LE A S E C A LL 8 47. 5 4 8 . 3 3 3 3
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of Swiss Guards massacred during the French Revolution. See spectacular medieval walls and towers, dating back to the 13th century. (B)
DAY 13 LU C E R N E – ZU R I C H , S W IT Z E R L A N D Depart Lucerne and
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7 Night Danube River Cruise aboard the AmaViola Prague
Czech Republic Dürnstein Slovakia
Vilshofen Passau Bratislava Grein Vienna Salzburg Austria Budapest
Hungary
2 Night Pre-Cruise in Budapest 3 Night Post-Cruise in Prague YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 F LI G H T TO B U DA P E S T, H U N G A RY. DAY 2 B U DA P E S T Arrive at hotel in Budapest for 2-night stay. Evening at leisure.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Budapest Guided Tour
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DAY 3 B U DA P E S T Budapest, “Queen of the Danube,” is one of Europe’s most regal and storied cities with most of its iconic sights just off the banks of the Danube. (B) DAY 4 B U DA P E S T – E M B A R K ATI O N Embark ship to begin your Melodies of the
Ì Great Market Hall
Danube Cruise. (B, D)
Ì Heroes Square and Castle Hill
DAY 5 B U DA P E S T Guided tour of Budapest features the Great Market Hall, Heroes’
Ì Bratislava Guided Tour
Square, Castle Hill, Fisherman’s Bastion, Mattias Church as well as both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. (B, L, D)
Ì Tastes of Slovakia Tour Ì Vienna Guided Tour Ì Vienna Opera House Ì Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs Ì Melk Abbey Ì Strudengau Valley Ì Greinburg Castle Ì Salzburg Guided Tour Ì Passau Guided Tour Ì Vilshofen Oktoberfest Celebration
DAY 6 B R ATI S L AVA , S LOVA K I A Host to the crowning
ceremonies of 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title “Coronation City of Kings.” Join a special “Tastes of Slovakia” tour. (B, L, D) DAY 7 V I E N N A , AU S TR I A The “City of Waltzes” tour
showcases its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. (B, L, D)
Ì Prague Castle
DAY 8 W E I S S E N K I R C H E N – G R E I N , AU S TR I A Walking
Ì Hundertwasser Dancing House
tour of Dürnstein and the UNESCO-designated Melk Abbey or enjoy a wine tasting paired with special apricot treats from a local boutique. Sail through the Strudengau Valley to medieval Grein
Ì Prague Old Market Square Ì Czech Beer Tasting
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for an exclusive visit to the 500-year-old Greinburg Castle. Enjoy a folklore show and wine reception. (B, L, D) DAY 9 LI N Z , AU S T R I A Guided tour
of Salzburg including, Mirabell Gardens, Residenz Square, the Old Market and stop at Mondsee, home of the Basilica St. Michael. Or join a walking tour of the old city of Linz and by the Mozart House. Or visit charming Cesky Krumlov, located just over the Czech-Austrian border. (B, L, D) DAY 10 PA S S AU, G E R M A N Y – V I L S H O F E N Passau walking tour
to see the Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Cruise to Vilshofen for a festive Oktoberfest celebration-an Ama Waterways exclusive. (B, L, D) DAY 11 V I L S H O F E N – D I S E M B A R K ATI O N – R E G E N S B U R G – P R AG U E , C Z E C H R E P U B LI C Depart
the ship and travel to Regensburg, one of Germany’s bestpreserved medieval cities, for a guided walking tour. Arrive at hotel in Prague for 3-night stay. (B) DAY 12 P R AG U E Experience the wonders of Prague’s
historic city center, a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a city tour. See Rudolfinum and the Hundertwasser Dancing House. Visit the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle and St. Vitus before walking over the romantic Charles Bridge to the Old Market Square and the capital’s famous Astronomical Clock. (B) DAY 13 P R AG U E Beer has a long and illustrious history
DAY 14 F LI G H T H O M E F R O M P R AG U E . (B)
MELODIES OF THE DANUBE October 4 – 17, 2022
PRICES
$10,398 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $748.66 to Add Travel Insurance
LIMITED Single Occupancy Ì Call for Availability
DEPOSIT: $1,500 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 4/15/22 TOUR: 14 DAYS/12 NIGHTS 25 MEALS: 12 BREAKFASTS, 6 LUNCHES, 7 DINNERS PASSPORT REQUIRED P LE A S E C A LL 8 47. 5 4 8 . 3 3 3 3
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in the Czech Republic with the first brewery known to have existed in 993. More than 100 breweries with a combination of big names and micro establishments offer a huge range of styles. Enjoy a Czech beer tasting and discover for yourself what makes Czech beer some of the very best in the world. (B)
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Amsterdam
Germany
Cologne
Rüdesheim
France
Heidelberg
Strasbourg Basel
Switzerland
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7 Night Rhine River Cruise aboard the AmaLucia 4 Night Pre-Cruise in Zurich & Lucerne YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 F LI G H T TO ZU R I C H , S W IT Z E R L A N D. DAY 2 ZU R I C H Arrive at hotel in Zurich for a 2-night stay. Evening at leisure. DAY 3 ZU R I C H Experience the magic of the Zurich dressed in her holiday best. Visit
the largest indoor Christmas market in Europe and its a 50-foot-tall Christmas tree with thousands of sparkling Swarovski crystals. (B)
Ì Zurich Guided Tour
DAY 4 V IT Z N AU – LU C E R N E Scenic cruise from Vitznau across the tranquil waters
Ì Scenic Lake Lucerne Cruise Ì Basel Guided Tour
of Lake Lucerne amidst breathtaking mountain scenery, marked by steep Alpine peaks, sloped forests, fertile meadows and valleys beyond. Arrive at hotel in Lucerne for a 2-night stay. (B)
Ì Riquewihr & Dolder Gate
DAY 5 LU C E R N E Walking tour of Lucerne with its cobblestone streets, squares
Ì Lucerne Guided Tour
Ì Freiburg’s Münster Ì Strasbourg Guided Tour Ì Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame Ì Heidelberg Guided Tour Ì Neckar River Valley Ì Medieval Speyer Ì Siegfried’s Musical Museum
with fountains and frescoed buildings. Visit the Christmas Market, located at Franziskanerplatz, to enjoy a mug of holiday cheer, glühwein. (B) DAY 6 LU C E R N E – B A S E L – E M B A R K ATI O N TO B E G I N C R U I S E Travel to Basel. Guided Tour of Basel before embarking on Christmas Markets on the Rhine Cruise. (B) DAY 7 B R E I S AC H , G E R M A N Y Visit the enchanting Alsatian town of Riquewihr,
Ì Lahneck Castle
beautifully adorned in holiday finery. Admire the historic architecture and famous Dolder Gate on a walking tour. Or visit Freiburg, founded in 1120, and home to Freiburg’s Münster, a Gothic cathedral of red sandstone, and its Christmas market. (B, L, D)
Ì Cologne Cathedral
DAY 8 S TR A S B O U R G , F R A N C E Strasbourg is especially alluring during the season
Ì Rüdesheim Vineyards Ì Niederwalddenkmal Aerial Gondola Ì Rhine River Gorge
Ì Cologne Guided Tour Ì Amsterdam Canal Cruise
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of Advent. The Christkindelsmärik dates back to 1570, the oldest Christmas market
in France. Guided city tour past Parc de l’Orangerie, European Parliament and Place de la Republique. Stroll the lovely “La Petite France” district to see the Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame with its famous astronomical clock. Visit Gengenbach Christmas Market where, every year, locals count down to Christmas with a 24-day, larger-than-life Advent calendar. (B, L, D) DAY 9 LU DW I G S H A F E N – R Ü D E S H E I M , G E R M A N Y Visit Heidelberg, a perfectly
preserved medieval city nestled in the Neckar River Valley. Or, discover historic Speyer and its charming Christmas markets. Later sail to the winemaking town of Rüdesheim, to savor the village’s sweet wine or special delight, Rüdesheimer coffee, ceremoniously made with whipped cream and brandy. (B, L, D) DAY 10 R Ü D E S H E I M – R H I N E G O R G E S C E N I C C R U I S I N G – L A H N S TE I N , G E R M A N Y Visit Siegfried’s whimsical Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or soar
high above the town via gondola. Enjoy Christmas traditions from all over the world at Rüdesheim Christmas Market. Scenic cruising through the breath-taking Rhine Gorge to see beautiful scenery and historic castles. Tour Lahneck Castle. (B, L, D) DAY 11 C O LO G N E , G E R M A N Y Guided tour of Old Town Cologne. Explore Cologne
Cathedral, one of Germany’s most revered Gothic masterpieces and enjoy Cologne’s Christmas Market, one of the largest and most renowned Christmas markets in Europe. Or visit a local tavern for a taste of the city’s famous Kolsch Beer and reibekuchen mit apfelmus, potato pancakes served with applesauce. (B, L, D) DAY 12 A M S TE R DA M Cruise the iconic canals of Amsterdam considered the “Venice of the North” to admire the historic architecture along the way. Taste local specialties at one of Amsterdam’s grand cafés. (B, L, D) DAY 13 D I S E M B A R K AT I O N – F LI G H T H O M E F R O M A M S TE R DA M .
December 3 – 15, 2022
PRICES
$9,998 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $719.86 to Add Travel Insurance
LIMITED Single Occupancy Ì Call for Availability
DEPOSIT: $1,500 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 7/1/22 TOUR: 13 DAYS/11 NIGHTS 24 MEALS: 11 BREAKFASTS, 6 LUNCHES, 7 DINNERS PASSPORT REQUIRED P LE A S E C A LL 8 47. 5 4 8 . 3 3 3 3
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W H Y C R U I S E W I T H A M E R I C A N C L A S S I C TO U R S ?
When you cruise abroad with American Classic Tours, you are in the care of your American Classic Tour Director from start to finish. If any unexpected circumstances arise during your trip abroad, your professional Tour Director is right there to assist you. No hassle with flying abroad on your own. No worries about meeting your cruise director at a foreign airport. No stress making connections to and from the ship. Your experienced American Classic Tour Director will ensure you have a total worry-free experience all along the way.
PARTNERING WITH VIKING CRUISES We are partnering with Viking Ocean Cruises because we know you will appreciate Viking’s sophisticated, small-ship approach to ocean cruising. Viking’s Small Ships are known for their modern, Scandinavian elegance and spacious staterooms. Because their ships are smaller than most ocean cruise lines, Viking can take you closer to the heart of the place you want to visit so you can explore with more time in port. All Cruises feature Staterooms with Private Veranda Balcony, Shore Excursions, Meals, Beer & Wine, Entertainment & Enrichment and Gratuities Are Included.
CRUISES FOR THE THINKING PERSON
DESTINATION-FOCUSED DINING
Both engage your senses and open a window to the essence of a place. Viking’s highly trained chefs are passionate about food and committed to providing enriching culinary experiences, whether regional specialties or always available classics. Viking’s dining areas are the ideal setting hospitable, attentive, and personalized service.
ONBOARD ENRICHMENT By partnering with some of the world’s leading cultural organizations, Viking brings you a curated onboard experience to complement your time ashore. Viking Resident Historians, Scientists, Musicians, and Expedition Team give you a wholistic, in-depth picture of the history, culture and natural beauty of the destinations you visit. Viking also
SMALL SHIP EXPERTS For 5 straight years (2016 – 2020), Viking has been voted the world’s #1 small ship ocean cruise line by readers of Travel and Leisure. Because Viking’s ships are smaller than the mega-liner ocean cruise ships, you will sail into the heart of your destination, giving you more time to explore in port. Viking’s ships are elegant, light-filled, and full of serene Scandinavian spaces thoughtfully designed to connect you to your destination. Viking is known for its spacious staterooms. Enjoy a new view every day, with some of the largest staterooms and bathrooms on the seas. HIGHER ACTIVIT Y LEVEL
International tours are significantly more active requiring considerably more walking, stairs, steep inclines and uneven terrain. All travelers must be in good, robust health to be able to participate in these tours. Handicapped facilities are not available in many places visited on these cruises. P LE A S E C A LL 8 47. 5 4 8 . 3 3 3 3
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Created for curious, experienced travelers, Viking itineraries are marked by its belief that a cruise should be more than just a trip – it should be a doorway to cultural insight and personal enrichment. With itineraries designed to help you explore and engage with your destination through its food, culture, countryside, and customs, you’ll return home with a feeling of satisfaction that comes with broadening your horizons.
partners with National Geographic, Masterpiece Theatre, Ted Talks, The Metropolitan Opera, and BBC .
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VIKING HOMELANDS June 26 – July 12, 2022 Norway
Sweden
14-Night Cruise Aboard the Viking Star
Finland Helsinki
Bergen
St. Petersburg Tallinn
Stockholm
Stavanger Ålborg
Estonia
Copenhagen Berlin Germany
Gdańsk
Russia
Poland
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Ì Hardangervidda Mountain Ì Stavanger Ì Hardangerjøkulen Glacier Ì Alborg Ì Vøringsfossen Waterfall
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 F LI G HT TO B E R G E N , N O R WAY. DAY 2 B E R G E N Arrive at hotel in Bergen for a 1-night stay. Evening at leisure. DAY 3 B E R G E N – E M B A R K ATI O N Explore Bergen at your leisure. Embarkation in
Bergen. (B, D) DAY 4 B E R G E N Guided tour of Bergen: 18th-century wooden houses and Hanseatic Museum. Perhaps visit Troldhaugen, home of Edvard Grieg, Norway’s famous composer. (B, L, D) DAY 5 E I D FJ O R D, N O R WAY Cruise through breathtaking fjords. Ascend Europe’s
largest mountain plateau, Hardangervidda. Perhaps view Hardangerjøkulen Glacier, Vøringsfossen Waterfall and Måbødalen Canyon. (B, L, D) DAY 6 S TAVA N G E R , N O R WAY Explore the old quarter, Gamle Stavanger. Consider
Lysefjord cruise and famous Preikestolen, or Pulpit Rock. Visit Norwegian Petroleum Museum. (B, L, D)
Ì Måbødalen Canyon
DAY 7 Å LB O R G , D E N M A R K Founded by Vikings in the late 900s, Ålborg is home to
Ì Copenhagen
Nytorv (New Square), baroque-style Town Hall, 14th-century Budolfi Church and lively Jomfru Ane Gade, area of trendy cafés. Or, tour and tasting of aquavit, an herb-infused spirit distilled here since the 15th century. (B, L, D)
Ì Berlin Wall Ì Gdansk Ì Baltic Sea Ì Tallinn Ì St. Petersburg Ì Helsinki Ì Stockholm Ì Royal Palaces
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DAY 8 C O P E N H AG E N , D E N M A R K Explore the Danish capital to see brightly
colored houses of Nyhavn, or New Harbor, home of Hans Christian Andersen. Discover Amalienborg Royal Palace or Kronborg Castle, setting of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. (B, L, D) DAY 9 B E R LI N , G E R M A N Y Transfer to Berlin to see Berlin Wall, Alexanderplatz
Square and Checkpoint Charlie. Optional lunch in the Käfer restaurant atop the magnificent Reichstag. (B, L, D)
DAY 1 0 G DA N S K , P O L A N D Gdańsk is one of the richest cities in the Hanseatic
League of old. Stroll Old Town Gdansk a mix of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. Indulge in pierogi dumplings or gold-flecked Goldwasser—a liqueur created here in the 16th century. Or explore Malbork Castle. (B, L, D) DAY 11 C R U I S E T H E B A LT I C S E A Relax today aboard the ship to enjoy amenities
and programs. (B, L, D) DAY 12 TA LLI N N , E S TO N I A Stroll medieval streets of old town Tallinn, Estonia’s capital. Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, built in Russian Orthodox style and Kadriorg Palace. (B, L, D) DAY 13 S T. P E T E R S B U R G , R U S S I A Guided tour of St. Petersburg including
St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, Nevsky Prospekt and optional tour of Hermitage Museum and evening concert. (B, L, D) DAY 14 S T. P E T E R S B U R G Continue exploring the city or journey into the countryside
to visit the magnificent summer palaces of the tsars of Russia. (B, L, D) DAY 15 H E L S I N K I , F I N L A N D Guided tour of Helsinki to view Uspenski Cathedral
with its 13 magnificent green and gold domes representing Christ and the apostles. Or take in historic Porvoo, a concert in Ainola, Suomenlinna Fortress, or Temppeliaukio Church. (B, L, D) DAY 16 S TO C K H O LM , S W E D E N Discover Stockholm’s stunning archipelago and DAY 17 D I S E M B A R K ATI O N – F LI G H T H O M E F R O M S TO C K H O LM . (B)
VIKING HOMELANDS June 26 – July 12, 2022
PRICES
$11,598 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $835.06 to Add Travel Insurance
LIMITED Single Occupancy Availability Ì Call for Availability
DEPOSIT: $2,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 6/20/22 TOUR: 17 DAYS/15 NIGHTS 43 MEALS: 15 BREAKFASTS, 14 LUNCHES, 14 DINNERS PASSPORT REQUIRED P LE A S E C A LL 8 47. 5 4 8 . 3 3 3 3
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indulge in an authentic smörgåsbord complete with a nightcap of aquavit. (B, L, D)
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BRITISH ISLES EXPLORER August 10 – 26, 2022 Shetland Islands
Bergen
Orkney Islands
Norway
The Highlands (Ullapool)
The Highlands
(Invergordon)
Belfast Dublin
Edinburgh Liverpool Holyhead England London Dover
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì London, England
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Ì Canterbury Ì Windsor Castle Ì White Cliffs of Dover Ì Dublin, Ireland Ì Holyhead, Wales
14-Night Cruise Aboard Viking Venus YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 F LI G HT TO LO N D O N , E N G L A N D. DAY 2 LO N D O N Arrive at hotel in London for 1-night stay. Evening at leisure. DAY 3 LO N D O N – E M B A R K ATI O N I N LO N D O N Embark in Royal Borough of
Greenwich and Maritime Greenwich, UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B, L, D) DAY 4 LO N D O N , E N G L A N D Discover London: Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Or journey into countryside to visit Windsor Castle. (B, L, D) DAY 5 D OV E R , E N G L A N D Visit Canterbury, made famous by Geoffrey Chaucer’s
Canterbury Tales, to see shrine of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket. Or discover Sissinghurst Castle and Garden, an Elizabethan-era mansion. (B, L, D) DAY 6 S C E N I C C R U I S I N G : E N G LI S H C H A N N E L Cruise the Irish Sea and the
Celtic Sea. Round the shores of Wales and England and enter English Channel and the Strait of Dover. (B, L, D)
Ì Liverpool
DAY 7 D U B LI N , I R E L A N D Tour the Republic of Ireland’s charismatic capital, to see
Ì Belfast, Northern Ireland
Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Dublin Castle. (B, L, D)
Ì Highlands of Scotland Ì Loch Ness Ì Orkney Islands Ì Edinburgh Ì St. Andrews Ì Shetland Islands Ì Bergen, Norway
DAY 8 H O LY H E A D, WA LE S Located within a walled Roman fort on the northwestern
tip of Wales, Holyhead is home to St. Cybi’s Church, the Holyhead Maritime Museum, and a cozy, coastal Welsh ambiance. (B, L, D) DAY 9 LI V E R P O O L , E N G L A N D Discover birthplace of the Beatles. See neoclassical St.
George’s Hall, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, and the “Three Graces.” (B, L, D) DAY 10 B E LFA S T, N O R TH E R N I R E L A N D Belfast is a blend of Victorian flair and
Irish charm. See Cathedral Quarter, City Hall, and St. George’s Market. Visit Giant’s Causeway, a spectacular seaside formation of 40,000 conjoined basalt columns. (B, L, D) A M E R I C A N C L A S S I C TO U R S .C O M
DAY 11 TH E H I G H L A N D S (U LL A P O O L ), S C OTL A N D Cruise scenic Western Isles
and explore Ullapool. Dramatic mountain peaks dwarf this former herring port village. Tour the village-dotted Wester Ross landscape, passing pristine lakes, craggy massifs and tranquil castles. (B, L, D) DAY 12 O R K N E Y I S L A N D S ( K I R K WA LL ), S COT L A N D
Ruled by Vikings from 9th to 13th century, the Orkney Islands are home to Standing Stones of Stenness, a 5,000-yearold circle of stones. Visit Stone Age settlement of Skara Brae. (B, L, D) DAY 13 E D I N B U R G H , S C OTL A N D Scotland’s capital is
marked by medieval and neoclassical beauty, gracefully set among rocky hills and gracious green ribbons of park. Browse the Royal Mile connecting Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. See medieval St. Andrews, birthplace of golf. (B, L, D) DAY 14 TH E H I G H L A N D S ( I N V E R G O R D O N ), S C OTL A N D
The Highlands are one of Europe’s most sparsely populated regions. View Loch Ness, legendary home of the elusive monster, and historic ruins of Urquhart Castle. (B, L, D) DAY 15 S H E T L A N D I S L A N D S ( LE R W I C K ), S C OTL A N D
Admire the rugged beauty of these remote island outposts and meet their famous residents – Shetland ponies. Visit archaeological site Jarlshof—evidence of Viking presence. Sail aboard a replica Viking longship and try your hand at rowing for a true Viking experience. (B, L, D) DAY 16 B E R G E N , N O R WAY See beautiful 18th-century
wooden houses, the Hanseatic Museum and Troldhaugen, home of Norway’s famous composer Edvard Grieg. (B, L, D) DAY 17 BERGEN – DISEMBARKATION – FLIGHT HOME (B)
August 10 – 26, 2022
PRICES
$11,998 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $863.86 to Add Travel Insurance
LIMITED Single Occupancy Availability Ì Call for Availability
DEPOSIT: $2,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 8/1/21 TOUR: 17 DAYS/15 NIGHTS 42 MEALS: 15 BREAKFASTS, 13 LUNCHES, 14 DINNERS PASSPORT REQUIRED P LE A S E C A LL 8 47. 5 4 8 . 3 3 3 3
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MEDITERRANEAN ODYSSEY October 6 – 20, 2022
10-Night Cruise Aboard the Viking Jupiter France
Venice Croatia Monte Carlo Italy Split Marseille Dubrovnik Florence Barcelona Rome Naples
Spain
Corfu
Greece
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Barcelona
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Ì Aix-en-Provence Ì Casino de Monte-Carlo Ì Tuscan Countryside Ì Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore
in Florence Ì Leaning Tower of Pisa Ì Roman Colloseum & Roman Forum Ì Vatican City Ì Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples Ì Amalfi Coast Ì Pastel Houses of Corfu, Greece Ì Dubrovnik Riviera & Old Walled City Ì Dalmatian Coast Ì Venice & San Giorgio Maggiore
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YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 F LI G HT TO B A R C E LO N A , S PA I N . DAY 2 B A R C E LO N A Arrive at hotel in Barcelona. Evening at leisure. DAY 3 B A R C E LO N A – E M B A R K ATI O N Explore Barcelona’s iconic sites: Columbus
Monument, Port Vell, Arc de Triomf, and Olympic Port, built for 1992 Olympic Games before embarking on your ship. (B, D) DAY 4 B A R C E LO N A Discover Las Ramblas, the mile-long leafy pedestrian boulevard.
Stroll the Gothic Quarter, where ancient and modern sit side by side. See Passeig de Gràcia, renowned for its architecture including works by Antoni GaudÍ . (B, L, D) DAY 5 M A R S E I LLE , F R A N C E Marseille is France’s oldest city. Discover its
atmospheric Old Port, overseen by two 17th-century fortresses. Take in Notre Dame de la Garde, Palais Longchamp, and Aix-enProvence. (B, L, D) DAY 6 M O N TE C A R LO, M O N AC O Monaco -- playground
for the rich and famous and gateway to the South of France. Visit medieval Monaco: Prince’s Palace and St. Nicholas Cathedral, the burial site of the royal family. See Casino de Monte-Carlo, the most prestigious and celebrated gambling mecca on Earth. (B, L, D) DAY 7 F LO R E N C E / P I S A , ITA LY Scenic drive through the
Tuscan countryside to Florence. See the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, medieval Ponte Vecchio and the attractive Basilica di Santa Croce, resting place of Michelangelo. In Pisa explore the Square of Miracles, including the famous Leaning Tower, Cathedral and Baptistery. (B, L, D)
DAY 8 R O M E , ITA LY Marvel at the magnificent Colosseum, where gladiators once battled; the historic Roman Forum, gathering place and political center of the ancients; and Vatican City. (B, L, D) DAY 9 N A P LE S , ITA LY Take in magnificent examples of Greek and Roman architecture and the Piazza del Plebiscito, the grandest public square in the city, facing the former Royal Palace of the King of Naples. Take a drive along the stunning Amalfi Coast. (B, L, D) DAY 1 0 C R U I S E T H E I O N I A N S E A
Enjoy a day of relaxation at sea. (B, L, D) DAY 1 1 C O R F U ( K É R K Y R A ), G R E E C E See Corfu, resplendent with
charming pastel town houses and pristine white beaches. (B, L, D) DAY 12 D U B R OV N I K , C R OAT I A P laywright George Bernard Shaw once declared, “Those who seek paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik.” Discover this 12th-century walled city’s historic Pile Gate, Sponza Palace, and 15th-century Onofrio’s Fountain. Explore the famed Dubrovnik Riviera with a cruise along the Lapad peninsula. (B, L, D) DAY 13 S P LIT, C R OATI A Experience the ancient Diocletian
Palace and Ethnographic Museum, take a rafting trip on the Cetina River, explore Croatian hinterland to see waterfalls of Krka National Park, or discover intimate destinations along the Dalmatian Coast. (B, L, D) DAY 14 V E N I C E , ITA LY Visit St. Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace
and the ornate interior of St. Mark’s Basilica. Take a boat to Murano to see glassmakers at work in their centuries-old tradition. Historic island of San Giorgio Maggiore. (B, L, D) DAY 15 V E N I C E – D I S E M B A R K AT I O N – F LI G HT H O M E . (B)
October 6 – 20, 2022
PRICES
$10,598 Double Occupancy Per Person Ì + $763.06 to Add Travel Insurance
LIMITED Single Occupancy Availability Ì Call for Availability
DEPOSIT: $2,000 Per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 10/1/22 TOUR: 15 DAYS/13 NIGHTS 37 MEALS: 13 BREAKFASTS, 12 LUNCHES, 12 DINNERS PASSPORT REQUIRED P LE A S E C A LL 8 47. 5 4 8 . 3 3 3 3
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#2 C ALL AMERICAN CLASSIC TOURS AT 847.548.3333 One of our trip specialists will be glad to take your reservation over the phone and answer any questions regarding a tour you are considering. Or contact your group leader or travel agent.
American Classic Tour Director Suzette Horyza at Sleeping Bear Dunes while leading our tour to Mackinac Island in June 2019
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO SELECTING A ROOM TYPE
CANCELLATION POLICY
Each of our tours has two prices – a double occupancy and single occupancy price. If you make a single occupancy reservation, you will have a hotel room to yourself. If you make a double occupancy reservation, you will be sharing your hotel room with someone else whether that be your friend, spouse, or travel companion. Hotel rooms are priced on a per room basis, not a per person basis.
Cancellations prior to or on the final payment date receive a full refund less a $50 cancellation for North American Tours or $250 cancellation fee for European River Cruises and Ocean Cruises. Cancellations after the final payment date with insurance purchased, refunds will be processed through Travel Guard Insurance. Cancels after final payment date without insurance purchased, there is no refund.
SPECIAL DIETARY ACCOMMODATIONS We do our best to accommodate special dietary requests such as gluten-free diets, vegetarian diets and food allergies. Please mention your specific needs at the time of reservation.
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We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. You may also pay by check. Please make checks payable to American Classic Tours, Inc. Mail your check to American Classic Tours, Inc. at 888 E. Belvidere Rd, Suite 407, Grayslake, IL 60030.
DEPOSIT & FINAL PAYMENT DATES A deposit is due with reservation. Deposit and final payment dates are listed on each tour page.
TRAVEL INSURANCE Travel Insurance may be added to your reservation. Travel Insurance covers trip cancellation & interruption, emergency medical & transportation and luggage insurance. If you would like insurance, it must be purchased at time of reservation. Travel Insurance rates for both double & single occupancy reservations are listed on each tour page.
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INCLUDE AIRFARE AND MILEAGE NUMBERS Roundtrip airfare is included in our tours. If you have mileage numbers for the any airline, please mention at the time of your reservation. You can accumulate airline points when you travel with us. If you have a TSA KTN #, please mention at the time of reservation.
LAND-ONLY RESERVATIONS American Classic Tours is based out of Chicago. Since many of our travelers are from the greater Chicagoland area, all our tours begin at one of Chicago’s airports. If you are from out of state or country, you can join us via a “land-only” tour package. A “land-only” tour is the exact same as our “all-inclusive” tour except it does not include airfare, airline luggage fee or transportation to airport. You will then meet the rest of the group on the first day of the tour.
? WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR? Ì Free
Chicagoland Area
Home Pickup & Return Ì Private
Group Airline Check-In
Ì Round
Trip Airfare & 1 Checked Bag
Ì Deluxe
Motorcoach Transportation
Ì Deluxe
Hotel Accommodations
Ì Most Ì All
Meals
Attractions, Tours, Admissions
Ì Luggage Ì All
Handling Throughout Tour
FREE HOME PICKUP & RETURN
Tips & Taxes Included
Ì Premier
Local Guides
Ì American
Classic Tour Director
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU MAKE A RESERVATION? INVOICE SENT IN THE MAIL OR EMAIL After you make your reservation, we will send you an invoice in the mail (or email if requested) showing what you have paid, your remaining balance and the date your final payment is due.
RECEIPT SENT AFTER THE FINAL PAYMENT After you have made your final payment, we will send you a receipt showing that you’re paid in full and all set to hit the road!
TRIP LETTER SENT 1 MONTH PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
LEVEL OF ACTIVITY
WE’RE HERE FOR YOU! CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS LEADING UP TO A TOUR 847.548.3333 SHEILA@AMCLASSICTOURS.COM or contact your group leader or travel agent
TERMS & CONDITIONS This tour is operated by American Classic Tours, Inc. (“ACT”), acting only as an agent for the various independent suppliers that provide room accommodations, transportation, sightseeing attractions, activity admissions, entertainment, meals and other services for our participants. Neither ACT nor its employees
or agents are responsible for any losses of or damages to personal property, or for injuries, expenses or damages incurred by any tour participant. ACT reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to make changes in the tour itineraries. ACT reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a member of a tour. P LE A S E C A LL 8 47. 5 4 8 . 3 3 3 3
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American Classic Tours are active itineraries featuring full days and multiple attractions. We recommend you bring comfortable walking shoes. Some itineraries may include areas requiring significant walking, stairs, inclines and uneven terrain especially in remote regions of nature or in historic districts. Certain areas have restrictive and limited motorcoach access requiring more walking. American Classic Tours regrets that it cannot provide individual assistance for guests using wheelchairs or motorized scooters. For guests requiring this individual assistance, a companion must accompany the guest to provide this assistance. The level of activity will vary per destination. If you have any questions about a specific tour’s level of activity, please call us to help you discern whether a tour’s level of activity is suitable for you. As always, our main concern is your well-being.
About 1 month prior to the departure date of your tour, you will be sent a trip letter in the mail. Your trip letter will provide important information about your upcoming journey – departure/return times, luggage tags, weather projections, what you should pack and more!
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