2024-2025 American Classic Tour Catalog

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2024/2025 TOUR COLLEC TION


Dream. Be curious.

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Create lasting memories.

Explore theMade world Easy, with ease on our tours. Adventure Explore theall-inclusive World in Comfort 1


We are family

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2 GENERATIONS, 36 YEARS, THOUSANDS OF TRAVELERS, COUNTLESS MEMORIES.

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on journeys to discover the rich history and scenic beauty of America, Joe Conroy founded American Classic Tours in 1988. Over the past 36 years, American Classic Tours has led thousands of travelers on all-inclusive, guided tours to the most beautiful destinations in America. Together with his wife Sheila and an amazing team of long-time, loyal employees, Joe has a commitment to operate every single tour with heart and soul, offering care and customer service that only a small family business can deliver. Joe’s oldest son, JD, joined the team in 2016 with the dream of helping his father grow the family business. Over the past 7 years, American Classic Tours has witnessed its fastest period of growth expanding our list of destinations, including Europe, and adding many new talented members to our team. American Classic Tours is excited to announce that Joe’s youngest son, Brendan, joined our team this past summer after graduating from the University of Illinois with a degree in History. Brendan has already led a few tours and is making great contributions to our Tour Design Team. The American Classic Tours story is characterized by passion, hard-work, integrity, longtime employees, loyal travelers, and family, making it a realization of the American Dream.

JOIN OUR TRAVEL FAMILY! “Family Business” means much more to us than just being a familyowned and 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 enhances every tour experience.

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Why we travel DREAM, BE CURIOUS & CREATE LASTING MEMORIES

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R AV EL TAK ES OUR BR EATH AWAY, pulls us outside

ourselves, renews our hope, and inspires us to dream. Discovering a

destination’s natural world and experiencing its culture through the arts, architecture, and cuisine satisfies the curiosity that lies deep within our hearts. By stepping away from our everyday routine and connecting with new places, people, and traditions, we return home refreshed and rejuvenated, with broadened horizons, an enriched perspective, and memories that we treasure for a lifetime.

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Transformative moments MEMORIES TO TREASURE FOR A LIFETIME Seeing a dramatic mountain range, walking amidst towering redwood trees, stargazing in remote national parks – these are the transformative moments in which our dreams become reality. Mesmerized by the beauty of the world, we are infused with a new sense of wonder and our worries fall into proper place. Our tours are designed to create these transformative moments.

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History comes to life DESIGNED FOR THE CURIOUS TRAVELER Discover the fascinating people, pivotal events, cultural movements, and natural forces that have shaped history. Uncover truths that transcend time and place, returning home with a greater understanding of other cultures, human nature, and ourselves. Our tours are designed to make history come to life.

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Closer connections WORK AND WAY OF LIFE Discover the essence of your destination – the work and way of life of the people who call it home. Learn about local crafts, trades, agriculture, industry and take part in regional traditions. These personal encounters, authentic cultural experiences and unexpected moments are what make a tour unique.

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The art of travel We believe travel is a form of artistic expression. Like a classic painting, a great tour features all the elements to make it a masterpiece. With an uncompromising commitment to quality, our creative tour designers carefully hand-select each part of a tour to ensure an inspiring experience.

TAKE IT ALL IN Our tours strike a pleasant balance between planned activities and free time for you to relax and take it all in. Experience iconic, must-see attractions as well as off-thebeaten-path “hidden gems” that are favorites among locals. Allowing time to take the road less traveled makes all the difference.

GUIDED BY THE BEST We are proud of having the best tour directors in the industry. Caring and compassionate yet responsible and dependable, an American Classic Tour Director will go the extra mile to ensure a memorable tour experience. In addition, our premier local guides will provide articulate, in-depth tours of the places we visit along the way.

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Savor DESTINATION-FOCUSED DINING There’s perhaps no better way to experience the essence of a destination than to enjoy its food, drink, and dining traditions. Cuisine is an ever-evolving expression of the history, agriculture, and the way of life of the people who call the destination you’re visiting home. Enjoy fine dining at hand-selected, local restaurants.

PREMIUM COMFORT A hallmark of an American Classic Tour is premium hotels. Our selection of lodging will provide you with a comfortable “home away from home” to rest and rejuvenate while you are on the road. We prioritize staying at hotels located in the heart of the cities we’re visiting, enabling you to easily explore and feel the pulse of a community.

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All arranged for you WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR PACKAGE: Tour Package Prices are listed on each tour page in this catalog. HOTE L ACCOM MODATIONS FIN E DIN ING ALL AT TR AC TIONS, E NTE RTAIN M E NT & ADM ISSION FE E S DE LUXE MOTORCOACH TR ANSPORTATION LUGGAG E HAN DLING SE RVICE S OF AN AM E RICAN CL A SSIC TOUR DIREC TOR PRE M IE R LOCAL GUIDE S ALL TIPS INCLUDE D

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Seamless Travel CLASSIC DOOR-TO -DOOR We believe travel should be about relaxation, rejuvenation, and absorption of all that makes a destination fascinating and beautiful. Our Classic Door-to-Door tours allow you to travel with confidence and ease as we offer personalized service arranging all the details for you.

HOME PICK-UP & RETURN SERVICE We offer home pick-up and return service so you can enjoy a worry-free experience from door-to-door. Call for availability in your area.

ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE & AIRPORT TRANSFERS Our team of dedicated air specialists are available to arrange your airfare and airport transfers, making air travel seamless and meeting the tour stress-free.

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Travel with the Best SEE WHAT OUR TRAVELERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THEIR AMERICAN CLASSIC TOURS EXPERIENCE...

COUNTLESS 5 STAR REVIEWS...

American Classic Tours is the best. Wouldn’t travel with anyone else. — Marilyn

You will have a wonderful experience traveling with American Classic Tours. Great sight seeing, top notch accommodations, carefully planned trips to wherever your destination. You won’t go wrong planning your next trip with ACT.

American Classic Tours did an excellent job with our tour of Agawa Canyon in Canada and upper Michigan. I have never met a more knowledgeable or professional tour guide. I highly recommend ACT for touring.

— Beverly

— Michael

Just finished my trip to the Canadian Rockies. First time traveling with American Classic Tours. Everything was amazing.

I would highly recommend traveling with American Classic. Traveling with ACT guides has been a wonderful experience. They were very knowledgeable and helpful throughout our travels. I hope to travel with them in the future.

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Dream. Be Curious. Create Lasting Memories. We Are Family Why We Travel Transformative Moments History Comes to Life Closer Connections The Art of Travel Savor All Arranged for You Classic Door-to-Door Travel with the Best

TR AVE L AMERICA AND BE YOND Hawaii Desert Oasis Florida Keys & Miami Savannah & Charleston Springtime in San Antonio Grand Mississippi River Cruise St. Augustine Holland Tulip Festival New Orleans American Heritage California Coast Smoky Mountain Springtime American Tradition American Liberty Washington D.C. California National Parks New York City Theatre Mackinac Island Southwest National Parks Black Hills & Badlands Colorado Trains Canadian Rockies Alaska Mississippi River Cruise Niagara Falls & Toronto Nova Scotia Pacific Northwest Columbia River Cruise Michigan Shores North Dakota Yellowstone, Grand Tetons & Glacier Cape Cod

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Agawa Canyon Train Excursion Oktoberfest in Frankenmuth Classic New England Autumn in the Adirondacks Wisconsin Cranberry Door County New Mexico Rocky Coast of Maine Montreal & Quebec Sedona & Grand Canyon French Lick Branson Christmas Smoky Mountain Christmas San Antonio Christmas Nashville Christmas Christmas in Newport, Boston & NYC Ireland Spain & Portugal Ready to Start Your Journey?

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HAWAII YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1

KAUAI

Lihne

OAHU

Honolulu

MAUI

Ka'anapali

Hawaii

Aloha! Arrive in Honolulu with a lei greeting. This city of sunsets, rainbows and tropical flowers sits like a gem between ancient volcanoes and the deep blue sea. Arrive at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach for 3 nights. Dinner at hotel. DAY 2 Breakfast. Visit historic Pearl

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Ì Pearl Harbor & Arizona Memorial Ì Iolani Palace 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

Harbor and Arizona Memorial. Picture stop at Iolani Palace & King Kamehameha Statue. Free afternoon to enjoy Waikiki Beach. Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise featuring Polynesian entertainment and live band. DAY 3 Breakfast. Driving Tour of

Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific with a stop at Dole Plantation. Enjoy views of North Shore beaches, the surfing capital of the world. 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.”

Ì Kula Upcountry District

DAY 4 Breakfast. We’ll take a short flight to Kauai — the Garden Isle. Guided tour

Ì Whale Watching Cruise

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 Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort for a 2 night stay. Dinner.

Ì Wailele Polynesian Luau Ì 3 Oceanside Resorts

DAY 5 Breakfast. Explore Kauai on the Wailua River Cruise featuring fascinating legends

of the river region and Hawaiian songs. View the Fern Grotto, a natural amphitheater set

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Soak up the warm, Hawaiian sun as you stay in 3 ocean-side resorts: the Sheraton Waikiki, Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort and Westin Maui.

H AWA I I 2024 DATES: January 30 – February 9 2025 DATES: Jan. 28 – Feb. 6

Feb. 4 – 13 Nov. 4 – 13

TOUR PACKAGE

$6,598* Double Occupancy per Person $8,298* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 9 nights hotel accommodations Ì 15 meals: 9 breakfasts & 6 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

amidst a tropical jungle where delicate ferns form a wondrous ceiling of green. Witness the breathtaking Opaekaa Falls. Free evening at resort. DAY 6 Breakfast. Flight to Maui. Upon arrival in Maui, enjoy

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation.

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.

DEPOSIT: $2,000 per Person

DAY 7 Breakfast. Full day tour of Haleakala National Park

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 9/25/2023

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including Kula Upcountry District. Haleakala Visitor Center & the Volcano Summit. DAY 8 Breakfast. Free morning to enjoy resort, amenities and

Ka’anapali Beach. 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. Tour ends.

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DEATH VALLEY, JOSHUA TREE & PALM SPRINGS

DESERT OASIS YOUR ITINERARY

Nevada California Death Valley National Park

Las Vegas

Palm Springs

Joshua Tree National Park

Arizona TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Ì Bellagio Hotel & Fountains Ì Hoover Dam Ì Lake Mead National Recreation

Area Cruise Ì Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Ì Ranch at Death Valley Ì Death Valley National Park Ì Westin Resort & Spa of Rancho Mirage Ì Guided Tour of Palm Springs Ì Mt. San Jacinto Aerial Tram Ì Joshua Tree National Park Ì Tram Tour of the Living Desert

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DAY 1 Welcome to Las Vegas, Nevada. Arrive at the Bellagio Hotel for a 2-night stay. The Bellagio lobby is a visual masterpiece featuring dazzling bursts of color from 2,000 handblown glass flowers by renowned artist Dale Chihuly. Marvel at the spectacular Fountains of Bellagio where the dancing waters perform to a symphony of sounds and lights. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Tour Hoover Dam completed in 1935 and a National Historic

Landmark. Enjoy a luncheon cruise on Lake Mead in the National Recreation Area where the Mojave, Great Basin and Sonoran desert ecosystems converge. Wildlife viewing includes bighorn sheep. Free evening on the world famous Las Vegas Strip. DAY 3 Breakfast. Guided tour of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in Nevada to view red rock boulders, pinnacles and petrified sand dunes. Arrive at the Ranch at Death Valley located within California’s Death Valley National Park for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 4 Breakfast. Morning guided tour of Death Valley National Park, the lowest (282 feet below sea level near Badwater Basin), hottest, driest area in North America. Free afternoon to relax and enjoy the resort amenities. Dinner at resort. DAY 5 Breakfast. Scenic drive through

southern California. Arrive at Westin Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage, CA for 4-night stay. This beautiful resort is located in the Coachella Valley of the Palm Springs desert area surrounded by mountains with clear blue skies above. Dinner at resort.


DAY 6 Breakfast. Take the world’s longest double reversible single span aerial tramway up Mt. San Jacinto overlooking Palm Springs below. Guided tour of the posh desert community of Palm Springs, land of the rich & famous and long time haven to movie stars & millionaires! See exclusive areas along Frank Sinatra & Bob Hope Blvds and estates of the stars of yesteryear. Dinner. DAY 7 Breakfast. Guided tour of Joshua Tree National Park with box lunch. This

fascinating park contains unique land formations and a variety of desert vegetation including Joshua Trees and giant yucca plants that attain heights of more than 40 feet.

D E S E R T OA S I S

DAY 8 Breakfast. Enjoy a tram tour of the Living Desert to see desert animals and plants followed by a box lunch. Free afternoon to enjoy resort amenities and the California sunshine. Dinner.

TOUR PACKAGE

DAY 9 Breakfast. Tour ends.

Ì 17 meals: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 6 dinners

2024 DATES: January 17 – 25

February 4 – 12 February 2 – 10

2025 DATES: January 26 – February 3

$5,298* Double Occupancy per Person $6,198* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 8 nights hotel accommodations Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DEPOSIT: $1,500 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 10/15/2023 ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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FLORIDA KEYS & MIAMI YOUR ITINERARY

Florida

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Miami

Key Largo Islamorada Key West

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Ì Scenic Drive on Overseas Highway 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 Guided Tour of Miami Ì Vizcaya Mansion Ì Marriott Biscayne Bay Ì DoubleTree Grand Key West Ì Oceanside Marriott Hollywood Beach Ì President Truman's Little White House

Welcome to Florida! Arrive at the Marriott Biscayne Bay for a 1 night stay. Dinner.

DAY 2 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 3 nights. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Conch Train Tour of Key West to view historic architecture, charming

homes, and tales of Spanish explorers, cigar barons and sponge magnets. Guided Tour of President Truman's Little White House, Key West. Free afternoon to enjoy Key West and the resort amenities. Dinner at La Trattoria Oceanside. DAY 4 Breakfast. Photo stop at

Southernmost Point of USA. Guided tour of Ernest Hemingway Home. Free afternoon to enjoy Key West and the resort amenities. Mallory Square 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 ride. Refresh with a milk shake at Robert's Fruit Stand. Arrive at Marriott Hollywood Beach, 3 nights. Dinner. DAY 6 Breakfast. Spend the day

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TRAVERSE THE OVERSEAS HIGHWAY

Gorgeous 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.

F LO R I DA K E YS & M I A M I 2024 DATES: February 5 – 12 2025 DATES: February 3 – 10

February 10 – 17

TOUR PACKAGE

$4,198* Double Occupancy per Person $5,398* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 7 nights hotel accommodations Ì 13 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 5 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DEPOSIT: $1,000 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 11/3/2023 ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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. DAY 8 Breakfast. Tour ends.

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SAVANNAH & CHARLESTON Georgia

South Carolina

Charleston

Beaufort Hilton Head Island Savannah

DAY 1

Welcome to Charleston, South Carolina. Arrive at The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel for 3 nights. Dinner in Charleston. DAY 2 Breakfast. Cruise through Charleston’s historic harbor

Ì Fort Sumter Cruise

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. 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.

Ì Drayton Hall

DAY 3 Breakfast. Guided tour of Drayton Hall ca 1738. This

Jekyll Island

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Ì Charleston Carriage Tour

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 Ì 2-Night Stay at Omni Hilton Head

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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. DAY 5 Breakfast. Dolphin Watching Ocean Cruise. Free time to

stroll the ocean beach and enjoy resort amenities.


S AVA N N A H & C H A R L E S TO N 2024 DATES: March 5 – 12 2025 DATES: March 4 – 11

March 19 – 26 March 25 – April 1 Oct. 21 – 28

TOUR PACKAGE

$3,698* Double Occupancy per Person $4,698* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 7 nights hotel accommodations DAY 6 Breakfast. Tram tour of Jekyll

Island and lunch at historic Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Arrive at the hotel in Savannah Historic District for 2 nights. Free evening. 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. DAY 8 Breakfast. Tour ends.

Ì 13 meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 4 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DEPOSIT: $1,000 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 90 Days Prior to Departure ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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SPRINGTIME IN SAN ANTONIO YOUR ITINERARY

Texas

San Antonio

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

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DAY 1 Welcome to San Antonio, Texas. Arrive at the Hotel Contessa 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. See IMAX Theater’s: “Alamo...Price of Freedom.” Visit the Alamo. 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. DAY 3 Breakfast. Visit the National Museum of the


Pacific War, Fredericksburg, Texas—a 6-acre, three-museum complex featuring Admiral Nimitz and George H.W. Bush Galleries and more. Visit Fredericksburg in Texas Hill Country for lunch & shopping. Visit Y.O. Ranch in Kerrville, TX: Tour the ranch, see many 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. Morning visit to Briscoe Western Art Museum. Tour ends.

S P R I N G T I M E I N S A N A N TO N I O 2025 DATES: March 24 – 28 TOUR PACKAGE

$2,898 Double Occupancy per Person $3,498 Single Occupancy WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 4 nights accommodations Ì 7 meals: 4 breakfasts & 3 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DEPOSIT: $1,000 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 9/1/2024 ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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MEMPHIS TO NEW ORLEANS

GRAND MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISE TN

YOUR ITINERARY

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Memphis

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Greenville

LA

Vicksburg Natchez St. Francisville Baton Rouge New Orleans

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Ì Deluxe Veranda Staterooms Ì Shore Excursions in Ports of Call Ì Regionally Inspired Fine Dining

& Complimentary Wine and Beer Ì Broadway-Caliber Entertainment Ì Riverlorian Lectures Onboard

Welcome to Memphis, Tennessee! Arrive at a Memphis hotel for a 1-night stay.

DAY 2 Breakfast at hotel. 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 S H O R E E XC U R S I O N : The Great Delta Music Experience — On this musical journey see

where it all began at Dockery Farms, the birthplace of the Delta Blues & The GRAMMY Museum Mississippi. Journey to Indianola, hometown of legendary B.B. King. Live performance and lunch at the B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretative Center. DAY 4 Vicksburg, Mississippi S H O R E E XC U R S I O N : 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. DAY 5 Natchez, Mississippi S H O R E E XC U R S I O N : Charming Natchez (1716) is the oldest city on the Mississippi River and

Ì Nottoway Plantation

known for elegance, hospitality and impressive preservation of history. Enjoy unique shops and restaurants and options include: Rosalie Mansion, Johnson Museum, Stanton Hall, King’s Tavern, and Magnolia Hall. Eras of the Southern Plantation: A Day in the Life at Frogmore. A guided tour through a time-turning adventure of history of Frogmore.

Ì Guided Tour of New Orleans

DAY 6 Pointe Coupee, Louisiana

Ì Elvis Presley’s Graceland Ì B.B. King Museum & Club Ebony Ì Vicksburg National Military Park Ì Antebellum Natchez Ì Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Ì Landmark Hotel Monteleone

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S H O R E E XC U R S I O N : Known as the “Little Carnival Capital” of Louisiana, New Roads followed New Orleans’ example by staging Mardi Gras celebrations as early as 1881. A Louisiana Main Street community, New Roads is also home


ALL ABOARD THE ICONIC AMERICAN QUEEN This 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, exciting entertainment every evening — including featured guest performances by sensational local artists.

to several historic estates, particularly along the False River — revealing breathtaking natural beauty.

Dine in the Lovely J. M. White Dining Room Take in World-Class Entertainment in the Grand Saloon

Enjoy Gourmet Meals Aboard the Ship

DAY 7 Baton Rouge, Louisiana S H O R E E XC U R S I O N : 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. DAY 8 Nottoway, Louisiana S H O R E E XC U R S I O N : Enjoy an included tour of Nottoway

Plantation, the South’s largest remaining antebellum mansion. 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. Tour ends.

GRAND MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISE 2024 DATES: March 17 – 26 2025 DATES: March 17 – 26 (American Countess) TOUR PACKAGE

$5,998* Double Occupancy per Person $8,498* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 9 nights accommodations Ì 23 meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 8 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DEPOSIT: $2,000 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 9/5/2023 ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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ST. AUGUSTINE S T. AU G U S T I N E

DAY 1

2024 DATES: February 17 – 23 2025 DATES: March 1 – 7

Welcome to Orlando, Florida. Arrive at Embassy Suites Orlando for a 1-night stay. Enjoy the complimentary cocktail reception. Dinner at the hotel.

TOUR PACKAGE

DAY 2

$3,698* Double Occupancy per Person $4,598* Single Occupancy

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Breakfast. Tour the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral. Arrive at Embassy Suites Oceanfront St. Augustine Resort for a 5-night stay. During our extended stay, see the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean, relax on the beach and enjoy the resort’s amenities including daily complimentary cocktail receptions. Dinner.

Ì 6 nights hotel accommodations

DAY 3 Breakfast. Guided tour of Old Town St. Augustine,

Ì 12 meals: 6 breakfasts & 6 dinners

including Historic Castillo de San Marcos Spanish Colonial Fort National Monument, Flagler College, Flagler Memorial Presbyterian Church, the Cathedral Basilica, and more. Free time at historic St. George Street. Visit the Fountain of Youth. Dinner.

Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

DAY 4 Breakfast. Tour St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation.

Museum. Explore the Lightner Museum and its fine collection of 19th century art. Free afternoon to enjoy the resort and beach. Scenic cruise along St. Augustine waterfront. Dinner.

DEPOSIT: $1,000 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 11/15/2023 ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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DAY 5 Breakfast. Visit Marineland Dolphin Adventure. Free

afternoon to enjoy some Florida sunshine, the beach, hotel amenities, and explore St. Augustine. Complimentary shuttle service provided. This evening enjoy Alhambra Dinner Theater in Jacksonville, Florida. Dinner. DAY 6 Breakfast. St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological

Park. Free afternoon. Dinner in area. DAY 7 Breakfast. Tour ends.


YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1

Motorcoach departs from Chicago. Lunch in Saugatuck, Michigan. Visit the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, MI. In addition to the permanent exhibits, a succession of temporary exhibits draw upon the rich holdings of the entire Presidential Libraries System, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Archives, and others. Arrive at Drury Hotel, Grand Rapids, Michigan for two nights. Enjoy dinner in area with entertainment. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of Holland, the center of Dutch

culture in America. A local guide in Dutch costume highlights the tulip-lined city streets, historic churches, charming neighborhoods, bustling downtown & more. Tour the authentic De Zwaan Dutch Windmill, a 250-year-old working windmill. Also view over 150,000 tulips on 36 acres of manicured gardens, dikes, canals and walking paths. Authentic Dutch food available for lunch here. Marvel at Veldheer Tulip Gardens with its acres of blooming tulips featuring a vast array of types and colors. Tulip bulbs for purchase here. Visit De Klomp Wooden Shoe & Delftware Factory. See craftsmen carve wooden shoes on machines brought over from the Netherlands, as well as artists molding, hand painting & glazing Delftware. Wooden shoes, Delftware & other imported Dutch products sold here. Dinner. Enjoy a Tulip Time Festival Show (TBA).

H O L L A N D T U L I P F E S T I VA L 2024 DATES: May 9 – 11 2025 DATES: May 8 – 10 TOUR PACKAGE

$1,098* Double Occupancy per Person $1,398* Single Occupancy

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transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DEPOSIT: $600 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 2/20/2024 ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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DAY 3 Breakfast. Visit Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

in Spring bloom. View the gardens from the comfort of a narrated tram tour. Return to Holland, MI for the grand finale of the Tulip Time Festival — the Muziekparade which is one of Michigan’s largest and most spectacular parades. Enjoy viewing the parade from your reserved seating. Motorcoach returns to Chicago.

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HOLLAND TULIP FESTIVAL

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NEW ORLEANS YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1

Louisiana

Mississippi

Texas

Welcome to New Orleans, Louisiana. Arrive at Hotel Monteleone, located in the heart of the French Quarter for a 4-night stay. Treat your taste buds to dinner in the French Quarter. DAY 2 Breakfast. Morning guided tour of New Orleans which

New Orleans

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 Steamboat Natchez — an authentic sternwheeler cruising the Mississippi River.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Ì French Quarter Royal Carriage Tour Ì Dinner Cruise aboard the SS Natchez

THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM

Ì Guided Tour of New Orleans Ì Mardi Gras World Ì Honey Island Swamp Tour Ì Café au lait & beignets

at famous Café du Monde Ì New Orleans School of Cooking Ì Dinner at the Court of Two Sisters Ì Houmas House Sugar Plantation Ì World War II National Museum Ì 4-Night Stay at Hotel Monteleone in French Quarter

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Discover the most impactful event of the 20th century and the legacy of the WWII generation in thought-provoking exhibits. Explore the American experience in the war that changed the world. From D-Day galleries and the 4D cinematic experience Beyond All Boundaries to the soaring US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center and the groundbreaking Campaigns of Courage, this world-renowned history museum is designed to inspire visitors of all ages in the lessons of World War II and the stories of heroism, tragedy, and liberation.


THE HISTORIC HOTEL MONTELEONE It’s been said that the French Quarter begins in the lobby of Hotel Monteleone. This venerable New Orleans hotel sits majestically at the foot of Royal Street. Step outside this historic French Quarter hotel to discover quaint New Orleans restaurants and specialty shops. Enjoy New Orleans attractions just steps from this New Orleans hotel, including Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, the French Market, and the Riverwalk, where you can watch the steamboats along the Mississippi River. DAY 3 Breakfast. Behind the scenes tour at Blaine Kern Studios

Mardi Gras World. 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! Take a mule-drawn Carriage Tour of the French Quarter. Dinner at famous Court of Two Sisters. 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. Tour ends.

NEW ORLEANS 2024 DATES: April 15 – 19

2025 DATES: March 9 – 13

April 22 – 26 April 6 – 10

TOUR PACKAGE

$2,498* Double Occupancy per Person $3,198* Single Occupancy

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transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

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CHESAPEAKE BAY, COLONIAL VIRGINIA & WASHINGTON DC

AMERICAN HERITAGE MD

Ft. McHenry Annapolis Washington, D.C. St. Michaels Skyland Mt. Vernon DE Resort

WV

Monticello

Virginia

Williamsburg Yorktown Chesapeake Jamestown Bay Bridge Virginia Beach

DAY 1

Welcome to Washington DC. Check in to the Washington Hilton for a 2-night stay. Dinner in area. DAY 2

Breakfast. See the Capitol Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, World War II Memorial, and Vietnam War Memorial on a guided tour of Washington DC. Dinner at Filomena’s Restaurant. DAY 3 Breakfast. Explore George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate. Enjoy the famous

Skyline Drive across Shenandoah National Park. Arrive at the Skyland Resort overlooking Shenandoah National Park for a 1-night stay. Dinner.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 4 Breakfast. Tour Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello Estate in the beautiful hills of

Ì Colonial Williamsburg

DAY 5 Breakfast. Guided tour of historic Jamestown Settlement established in 1607. Take

Ì Virginia International Military Tattoo 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

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Virginia. Arrive at Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel for a 2-night stay. Dinner. a step back in time & experience Colonial Williamsburg.


“ 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!”

VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL MILITARY TATTOO

— Lynn, April 2019

DAY 6 Breakfast. Visit the state-of-the-art American Revolution

Museum of Yorktown. 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. Arrive at DoubleTree Virginia Beach hotel for a 1-night stay. DAY 7 Breakfast. Scenic drive to St. Michaels. Cross the majestic

Chesapeake Bay Bridge with views of the Bay & Atlantic Ocean. Visit the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum & the town of St. Michaels. Arrive at Graduate Annapolis for a 2-night stay. Dinner in area.

The 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.

A M E R I C A N H E R I TAG E 2024 DATES: April 16 – 24 TOUR PACKAGE

DAY 8 Breakfast. Guided tour of the charming, historic town of

$3,998* Double Occupancy per Person

Annapolis including United States Naval Academy. See Chesapeake Bay’s iconic screw-pile lighthouses on a bay cruise with box lunch on board. Dinner.

$4,998* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing.

DAY 9 Breakfast. Tour Fort McHenry — the site of a Battle in the War

Ì 8 nights hotel accommodations

of 1812 and the birthplace of the Star-Spangled Banner. Tour ends.

Ì 15 meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 6 dinners

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE:

Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

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YOSEMITE, KINGS CANYON & SEQUOIA

CALIFORNIA COAST

CALIFORNIA COAST San Francisco Monterey Big Sur

California

Nevada

Pebble Beach

Hearst Castle Morro Bay San Luis Obispo Solvang

Santa Barbara Malibu

Los Angeles

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 1

Welcome to San Francisco, California. 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.

Ì Pacific Coast Highway 1

DAY 4 Breakfast. View the stunning Morro Rock in the Pacific Ocean. Guided tour of the

Ì Big Sur

majestic Hearst Castle atop the coastal mountains overlooking the Pacific at San Simeon. Dinner.

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

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EXPERIENCE CALIFORNIA’S HIGHWAY 1 Journey 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. Welcome to the fairy-tale like Danish hamlet

of Solvang. Enjoy a tasting of Danish Aebleskiver and coffee. Board a trolley for a guided tour of this charming old world European village. Delight in 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

aboard Land Shark Amphibious Tour. Visit Old Santa Barbara Mission (1786). Free afternoon & evening to stroll the oceanfront and relax at the resort. DAY 7 Breakfast. Guided LA City Tour. Arrive at the Marriott

Marina Del Rey for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 8

Breakfast. Guided tour of Paramount Studios. Explore over a century of Hollywood history and witness more in the making. Time for dining & shopping at the Farmer’s Market. DAY 9 Breakfast. Tour ends.

C A L I F O R N I A C OA S T 2024 DATES: April 18 – 26

2025 DATES: April 24 – May 2 TOUR PACKAGE

$4,198* Double Occupancy per Person $4,998* Single Occupancy

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transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DEPOSIT: $1,500 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 1/5/2024 ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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DOLLY WOOD, BILTMORE & NASHVILLE

SMOKY MOUNTAIN SPRINGTIME YOUR ITINERARY

WV

IN

VA

KY Nashville

TN

Pigeon Forge

NC

Charlotte

Asheville

MS

GA

SC

Welcome to Nashville, Tennessee! Arrive at Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, for a 2-night stay. Marvel at the hotel’s nine acres of indoor gardens, Delta River area, restaurants & more. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Visit the Ryman Auditorium, historic home of the Grand Ole Opry.

Explore the Country Music Hall of Fame followed by a special program “Stories Behind the Songs” featuring a Nashville songwriter who will perform and share life as a songwriter. Free time to enjoy the amenities of the Opryland Resort. Head over to the Grand Ole Opry to enjoy the best in country music. The Opry has been broadcasting continuously since 1925 making it America’s longest running live radio show!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 3 Breakfast. Discover the “Athens of the South,” Nashville, on a guided tour including

Ì Dolly Parton’s DreamMore Resort

famous Music Row. Travel to the Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee. Arrive at Dolly Parton’s beautiful DreamMore Resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, for a 2-night stay. Dinner.

Ì Great Smoky Mountains National Park Ì Dollywood Ì Blue Ridge Mountains Ì Biltmore Estate Ì Biltmore Festival of Flowers Ì Opryland Resort Ì Grand Ole Opry Show Ì Ryman Auditorium Ì Country Music Hall of Fame Ì Nashville Songwriter Program Ì Guided tour of Nashville

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DAY 4 Breakfast. Spend the day at Dollywood, rated America’s #1 theme park. Enjoy shows

featuring music of the mountains, craftsmen, restaurants and shops all amidst the beauty of the Smokies. Dinner at Dollywood. Shuttles provided to the resort to enjoy its amenities. DAY 5 Breakfast. Guided tour of the

Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Free time in Gatlinburg. Travel to Asheville, North Carolina. Arrive at the Village Hotel located on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate for a 2-night stay. This charming hotel is located amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC. Dinner.


Welcome the colors of spring at the Biltmore Estate’s annual Festival of Flowers. Spring awakens the heady scents and glorious sights as blooms burst forth from a variety of flowers, and 1000 native & hybrid azaleas add pastel colors to the garden’s palette.

S M O K Y M O U N TA I N S P R I N G T I M E 2024 DATES: April 19 – 25 2025 DATES: April 21 – 27

May 12 – 18

TOUR PACKAGE

$2,998* Double Occupancy per Person $3,898* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 6 nights hotel accommodations Ì 11 meals: 6 breakfasts & 5 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DAY 6 Breakfast. This morning tour the Biltmore Estate —the

French Renaissance chateau home of the Vanderbilts. This magnificent 250-room mansion is situated on 8,000 acres fashioned by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Designed by famed architect Richard Morris Hunt, the Biltmore Estate mansion is America’s largest home with 65 fireplaces, 43 bathrooms, 34 bedrooms & 3 kitchens. Free afternoon to explore the estate’s many fine attractions: Biltmore Festival of Flowers of blooming springtime gardens, Winery at Biltmore, historic farm, Vanderbilt Family Museum, shopping and more at Antler Hill Village at Biltmore. Dinner. DAY 7 Breakfast. Tour ends.

DEPOSIT: $1,000 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 1/15/2024 ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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WASHINGTON DC, PHILADELPHIA & GETTYSBURG

AMERICAN TRADITION YOUR ITINERARY

PA

Philadelphia

Gettysburg

DAY 1

NJ

MD WV

Washington, D.C.

DE

VA TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Ì Guided Tour of Washington DC Ì Arlington National Cemetery Ì Smithsonian Museums Ì Nightlight Tour

of Washington DC Monuments Ì Guided Tour of Philadelphia

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, and Washington Monument. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Free day at Smithsonian Campus: 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. Dinner. “Night Light” tour of the beautifully illuminated buildings & monuments of Washington D.C. DAY 4 Breakfast. Visit Arlington National Cemetery – Changing of the Guard Ceremony,

Kennedy Grave Sites, Challenger Memorial & more. Travel to the City of Brotherly Love Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Arrive at Le Meridien, an historic Georgian revival-style hotel in the heart of Philadelphia, for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 5 Breakfast. Begin the day

Ì The Cyclorama of Gettysburg

with a guided tour of Philadelphia’s historic district: the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Betsy Ross Home, Congress Hall, Christ Church, Philadelphia Art Museum (the Rocky Steps), Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and charming 18th century Society Hill. Dinner.

Ì Gettysburg Visitor Center & Museum

DAY 6 Breakfast. Relive the epic

Ì The Liberty Bell Ì Independence Hall Ì Congress Hall Ì Christ Church & Burial Ground Ì Society Hill Ì Valley Forge Ì Black Powder Tavern

Ì Gettysburg Battlefield Guided Tour

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Welcome to Washington DC. Arrive at Washington Hilton at Dupont Circle for a 3-night stay. Dinner.

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story of George Washington and his fellow soldiers’ struggle for survival during the Encampment at


Valley Forge on a guided tour. Lunch at the Black Powder Tavern, a former secret storage building of rebel ammunition during the Revolutionary War. Arrive at The Gettysburg Hotel, Est. 1797, located in the heart of historic downtown Gettysburg, PA for a 2-night stay. Dinner followed by an historical program featuring actors portraying General & Mrs. U.S. Grant. DAY 7 Breakfast. Marvel at the Cyclorama, a painting depicting

famous “Pickett’s Charge” of the Civil War Battle at Gettysburg. Explore the Gettysburg Visitor’s Center and its 139,000 square foot museum featuring 11 exhibit galleries. Guided tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield. Dinner. DAY 8 Breakfast.

Tour ends.

AMERICAN TRADITION 2024 DATES: April 30 – May 7 TOUR PACKAGE

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NEW IN 2025!

AMERICAN LIBERTY PA

Gettysburg

Philadelphia

MD WV

Washington, D.C.

Charlottesville

NJ

DE

VA Williamsburg

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Washington DC

Ì Arlington National Cemetery Ì Philadelphia Ì Liberty Bell & Independence Hall Ì Congress Hall Ì Christ Church Ì Museum of the American Revolution Ì Valley Forge Ì Cyclorama of Gettysburg Ì Gettysburg Battlefield

YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1

Welcome to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - the City of Brotherly Love. Arrive at Le Meridien, a historic Georgian revival-style hotel in the heart of Philadelphia, for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of Philadelphia: the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Betsy

Ross Home, Congress Hall, and Christ Church. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Relive the epic story of George Washington and his fellow soldiers’

struggle for survival during the Encampment at Valley Forge on a guided tour. Travel to Gettysburg. Marvel at the Cyclorama, a painting depicting famous “Pickett’s Charge” of the Civil War Battle at Gettysburg. Explore the Gettysburg Visitor’s Center. Arrive at The Gettysburg Hotel, Est. 1797, located in the heart of historic downtown Gettysburg, PA for a 1-night stay. Dinner followed by an historical program featuring actors portraying General & Mrs. U.S. Grant. DAY 4 Breakfast. Guided tour of

the Gettysburg Battlefield. Enjoy the famous Skyline Drive across Shenandoah National Park. Arrive at the Omni Hotel, Charlottesville, Virginia for a 1-night stay. Dinner. DAY 5 Breakfast. Tour Thomas

Ì Colonial Williamsburg

Jefferson’s Monticello Estate in the beautiful hills of Virginia. Guided tour of historic Jamestown Settlement established in 1607. Arrive at Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel for a 2-night stay. Dinner.

Ì Mount Vernon

DAY 6 Breakfast. Visit the state-of-

Ì Skyline Drive Ì Shenandoah National Park Ì Monticello Ì Jamestown Ì Yorktown

the-art American Revolution Museum

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of Yorktown. Take a step back in time & experience Colonial Williamsburg. DAY 7

Breakfast. Explore George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate. Arrive at the Washington Hilton at Dupont Circle for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 8

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 and more. Dinner. DAY 9 Breakfast. Visit Arlington National Cemetery – Changing

of the Guard Ceremony, Kennedy Grave Sites, Challenger Memorial & more. Tour Ends.

AMERICAN LIBERT Y 2025 DATES: May 24 – June 1

October 18 – 25

TOUR PACKAGE

$4,998 Double Occupancy per Person $5,898 Single Occupancy WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 8 nights hotel accommodations Ì 15 Meals: 8 breakfasts & 7 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

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WASHINGTON D.C. YOUR ITINERARY

Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia

Washington, D.C.

Virginia TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Ì Guided Tour of Washington DC 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

DAY 1 Flight to Washington, DC. 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. DAY 3 Breakfast. Visit the Museum of the Bible — an innovative, global, educational institution whose purpose is to invite all people to engage with the Bible. Tour of historic Ford’s Theater. “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

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and transport you up to the home for a guided tour. Dinner at historic Gadsby’s Tavern (1770) in Alexandria, Virginia. DAY 5 Breakfast. 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. Dinner at Filomena’s in Georgetown.

WA S H I N G TO N D.C . 2025 DATES: March 31 – April 5

April 21 – 26

TOUR PACKAGE

$3,198 Double Occupancy per Person

DAY 6 Breakfast. Visit Arlington National Cemetery —

$3,998 Single Occupancy

see the Changing of the Guard Ceremony, Kennedy Grave Sites, Challenger Memorial & more. Tour ends.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 5 nights hotel accommodations Ì 9 meals: 5 breakfasts & 4 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DEPOSIT: $1,000 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 12/20/2024 ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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YOSEMITE, KINGS CANYON & SEQUOIA

CALIFORNIA NATIONAL PARKS YOUR ITINERARY

California Sacramento Nevada San Francisco Yosemite National Park Kings Canyon National Park Sequoia National Park

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Ì California State Capitol Building Ì World Peace Rose Garden Ì Yosemite National Park Ì Sequoia National Park Ì General Sherman Tree Ì Kings Canyon National Park Ì General Grant Tree Ì California’s Central Valley Ì Hillmar Cheese Factory Ì Guided Tour of San Francisco Ì Golden Gate Bridge Ì San Francisco Bay Cruise Ì San Francisco Marriott Union Square

or Westin St. Francis

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DAY 1

Welcome to Sacramento, California. 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, Tunnel View, 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. Scenic drive of Yosemite National Park & Sequoia 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, Kings Canyon National Park, General Grant Tree & Grant Grove Village. Return to lodge with dinner. DAY 6

Breakfast. Lunch at Hillmar Cheese Factory. Arrive at the San Francisco Marriott Union Square for a 2-night stay. This hotel is a vibrant destination in San Francisco.


C A L I F O R N I A N AT I O N A L PA R K S SEE THE WORLD’S LARGEST TREES Take 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).

2024 DATES: May 15 – 22 2025 DATES: May 21 – 28

May 22 – 29 September 3 – 10

TOUR PACKAGE

$4,298* Double Occupancy per Person $5,298* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. DAY 7 Breakfast. Guided tour of San Francisco with picture stop

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE:

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.

Ì 7 nights hotel accommodations

DAY 8

Breakfast. Tour ends.

Ì 16 meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 5 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

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NEW YORK CITY THEATRE YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1

Welcome to New York City, NY! Arrive at Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, Manhattan for a 4-night stay near Broadway. Dinner in New York City.

2024 DATES: May 8 – 12 2025 DATES: May 14 – 18

May 15 – 19 May 21 – 25

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. Dinner at Carmines in New York City. Evening Theater Production TBA.

TOUR PACKAGE

DAY 3 Breakfast. Enjoy stunning views from the Empire State

Ì 4 nights hotel accommodations

Building. “Broadway Classroom” — a unique workshop that will enhance your Broadway experience. A cast member and musician from a Broadway show will teach the choreography, staging and music. Evening Broadway Theater Production TBA.

Ì 7 meals: 4 breakfasts & 3 dinners

DAY 4 Breakfast. Ferry to Ellis Island where more than 12 million immigrants entered the United TOUR HIGHLIGHTS States from 1892 to 1924. Explore Ì 3 Broadway Shows the Ellis Island Immigration Ì Guided Tour of NYC Museum which gives voice to the Ì Central Park immigrants themselves. Visit Ì Fifth Avenue Liberty Island to view the Statue of Ì Times Square Liberty. Dinner. Evening Broadway Ì 9/11 Memorial & Museum Theater Production TBA.

TRAVEL INSURANCE:

DAY 5 Breakfast. Visit National

September 11 Memorial & Museum. Tour ends.

Ì Ellis Island

$4,298* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE:

Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DEPOSIT: $1,000 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 2/1/2024 ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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Ì Empire State Building

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NY Times Square Hotel

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$3,398* Double Occupancy per Person

Ì Broadway Classroom

Ì Liberty Island

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M AC K I N AC I S L A N D 2024 DATES: May 30 – June 4

June 1 – 6 2025 DATES: May 29 – June 3 June 4 – 9 August 25 – 30 TOUR PACKAGE

$2,998* Double Occupancy per Person $3,898* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 5 nights hotel accommodations Ì 12 meals: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 5 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1

Motorcoach departs from Chicago. Lunch in Saugatuck, Michigan. Scenic travel though Michigan. Lodging in Traverse City for a 1-night stay. Dinner. 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.

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DAY 3 Breakfast at the Grand Hotel. Discover the island on a

DEPOSIT: $800 per Person

narrated Island Carriage Tour. Free afternoon to enjoy the many fine amenities of the Grand Hotel. Dinner at the Grand Hotel.

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 2/25/2024

DAY 4 Breakfast at the Grand Hotel. Free day to explore

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Mackinac Island. Attend a private presentation on the extensive history of the Grand Hotel from the hotel historian. Dinner at the Grand Hotel. DAY 5 Breakfast at the Grand Hotel. Arrive at the Drury Inn Grand

Rapids for a 1-night stay. Dinner. DAY 6 Breakfast. Visit the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum

in Grand Rapids. Narrated tram tour & lunch at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Tour ends. Motorcoach returns to Chicago.

MACKINAC ISLAND

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SOUTHWEST NATIONAL PARKS YOUR ITINERARY

Salt Lake City

Nevada

Utah Canyonlands Zion

Las Vegas

California

Arches National Park

Bryce Canyon

CO

Lake Powell Monument Grand Canyon Valley

AZ

NM

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Ì Guided Tour of Salt Lake City 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 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 Welcome to Salt Lake City, Utah! Arrive at Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City for a one night stay. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of Salt

Lake City featuring Temple Square, Utah State Capitol, University of Utah, Fort Douglas & “This is the Place” State Park. Arrive at lodging in Moab, UT for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Guided tour of Arches National Park with lunch included. Afternoon tour of Dead Horse State Park & Canyonlands National Park. Dinner. DAY 4 Breakfast. Monument Valley in Navajo Nation to view iconic landforms like The Mittens. See Glen Canyon Dam, a modern engineering marvel. Arrive at lodging in Page, Arizona for a one night stay. Dinner. DAY 5 Breakfast. Morning cruise on Lake Powell. Travel to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Work your way along the South Rim with picture stops. See the IMAX movie Grand Canyon. Arrive at lodging in the Grand Canyon area for a one night stay. Dinner. DAY 6 Breakfast. Cross the Navajo Bridge and

travel along the Vermilion Cliffs en route to Bryce

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AMERICAN SOUTHWEST Marvel at the natural beauty of the American Southwest on this exceptionally designed, well-paced trip. Take in the grandeur of the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Vermillion Cliffs, and Dead Horse State Park.

Canyon. Guided Tour of Bryce Canyon National Park, famous for its Natural Amphitheaters of Hoodoos — unique sandstone spire rock formations. Arrive at lodging in the Bryce Canyon area for a one night stay. Dinner.

S O U T H W E S T N AT I O N A L PA R K S

DAY 7 Breakfast. Tram tour of Zion National Park. Arrive at

TOUR PACKAGE

lodging in Springdale, UT. Dinner. DAY 8 Breakfast. Travel to Las Vegas. Arrive at the Bellagio

Hotel, Las Vegas for a one night stay. Free afternoon & evening in Las Vegas. DAY 9 Breakfast. Tour ends.

2024 DATES: May 16 – 24 2025 DATES: May 15 – 23

Sept. 12 – 20 Sept. 26 – Oct. 4 Sept. 25 – Oct. 3 Oct. 16 – 24

$4,398* Double Occupancy per Person $5,398* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 8 nights hotel accommodations Ì 16 meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 7 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DEPOSIT: $1,500 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: Due 120 Days Prior to Departure ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS Wyoming

South Dakota Spearfish Canyon

Deadwood

Rapid City

Mt. Rushmore Custer State Park

Badlands National Park

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Mount Rushmore Ì The Black Hills Ì Badlands National Park Ì Spearfish Canyon Ì Deadwood’s 1890s Main Street Ì Custer State Park Game Lodge Ì Wall Drug Ì Buffalo Jeep Safari Ì Crazy Horse Memorial Ì Sylvan Lake Ì Iron Mountain Ì Keystone Ì Bluebell Canyon Ì Chuckwagon Dinner & Entertainment Ì The Mammoth Site Ì Wind Cave National Park

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YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1

Welcome to Rapid City, South Dakota! Arrive at the Holiday Inn, Rapid City for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 2 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 3 Breakfast. Travel

scenic Byway 14A to Spearfish Canyon where some scenes of the movie Dances With Wolves were filmed. Arrive in Deadwood SD with time for lunch and shopping. Enjoy an historic tour of Deadwood. Hear about the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868, Custer’s expedition to the Black Hills, Jack McCall, Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Potato Creek Johnny. After a photo stop at Sylvan Lake, travel to Custer State Park. Arrive at the Custer 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 4 Breakfast. Buffalo Jeep Ride into the back country of

Custer State Park to observe bison in their natural habitat. Keep your eyes open for bighorn sheep, mountain goats, antelope, deer, elk and turkey. Visit the Crazy Horse Memorial. Dinner at the lodge. Visit Mount Rushmore at night. DAY 5 Breakfast. Explore The Mammoth Site, a museum and

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paleontological site near Hot Springs, South Dakota. Visit Wind Cave National Park. Dinner.

2024 DATES: May 28 – June 3

DAY 6 Breakfast. Visit Mount Rushmore. Black Hills guided tour.

Old fashioned hayride to Mountain Meadow Blue Bell Canyon for Chuckwagon Dinner & musical entertainment. DAY 7 Breakfast. Tour ends.

2025 DATES: May 8 – 14

October 2 – 8 June 5 – 11 September 11 – 17

TOUR PACKAGE

$3,298* Double Occupancy per Person $3,998* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 6 nights hotel accommodations Ì 12 meals: 6 breakfasts & 6 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

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FEATURING 5 TRAIN EXCURSIONS

COLORADO TRAINS YOUR ITINERARY Colorado

DAY 1 Welcome to Colorado. Arrive at the historic Brown Palace Hotel in downtown Denver for a 1-night stay. Dinner. Denver

Glenwood Springs

Utah Moab

Colorado Springs

Durango

Alamosa

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Ì Colorado Rocky Mountains Ì Utah Red Rock Country Ì Rocky Mountaineer Train Ì Durango & Silverton Railroad Ì Royal Gorge Train Ì Cumbres & Toltec Train Ì Pikes Peak Train Ì Garden of the Gods Ì Red Mountain Pass Ì San Juan National Forest Ì Ruby Canyon Ì Mt Logan Ì Arches National Park Ì Canyonlands National Park Ì Dead Horse State Park Ì Sound & Light Illumination Cruise Ì Historic Brown Palace Hotel

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DAY 2 Breakfast. Visit the Garden of the Gods for lunch. Take a guided tour here where the red sandstone formations tell a unique geological story. Scenic travel to the summit of Pikes Peak through dense stands of Colorado blue spruce & Ponderosa pines. Arrive at the Marriott Colorado Springs for a 1-night stay. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Tour Royal Gorge Bridge & Park. Board the Royal Gorge Train for a

2-hour excursion with reserved seating in the glass dome Vista cars for premium viewing as well as access to open-air car. Gourmet lunch served onboard. Arrive at the Hampton Inn, Alamosa, CO. DAY 4 Breakfast. Ride the rails of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - America’s most authentic steam rail traveling through the twists and turns of the San Juan Mountains crossing the Colorado- New Mexico border eleven times. Lunch. Arrive at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Durango, CO for a 1-night stay. Dinner. DAY 5 Breakfast. All aboard the Durango & Silverton Railroad, voted one of the top train journeys in the world. Ride the rails through the remote wilderness of the San Juan National Forest and Red Mountain Pass. Scenic drive from Silverton, Colorado into the Red Rock Country of Utah. Arrive at The Red Cliffs Lodge near Moab for a 3-night stay. Dinner. DAY 6 Breakfast. Guided tour of Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse State Park. Dinner. Sound & Light evening boat cruise on the Colorado River – a unique experience featuring lights, shadows, music & narration. DAY 7 Breakfast. Guided tour of Arches National Park. Lunch.

Free time to enjoy resort amenities. Dinner. A M E R I C A N C L A S S I C TO U R S .C O M


DAY 8 Breakfast. All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer for a 2-day train excursion from the Red Rock Country of Utah to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Marvel at vast canyons, inspiring deserts, natural archways, and enchanting hoodoos. 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, Colorado for 1-night stay. DAY 9 Enjoy breakfast on board the Rocky Mountaineer Train

and view spectacular mountain scenery this morning from Glenwood Springs to Denver, Colorado. Disembark train mid-day in Denver. Free time in downtown Denver. Arrive at Denver hotel for a 1-night stay. Dinner. DAY 10 Enjoy breakfast. Tour ends.

C O LO R A D O T R A I N S 2024 DATES: May 30 – June 8 2025 DATES: May 22 – 31

September 26 – October 5 September 25 – October 4

TOUR PACKAGE

$5,898* Double Occupancy per Person $6,798* Single Occupancy

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transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

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CANADIAN ROCKIES Alberta Jasper Columbia Icefield Lake Louise

British Columbia

Banff

Kamloops

Calgary

Vancouver Victoria

Washington

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Ì Rocky Mountaineer Gold Leaf Service Ì Gondola Ride atop Sulphur Mountain Ì Banff National Park Ì 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

DAY 1

Welcome to Calgary, Alberta! 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. 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 Yoho National Park. Arrive back into Banff in the late afternoon. 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 lodging in Jasper for a two night stay. Dinner. DAY 5

Ì Fairmont Palliser Calgary

Breakfast. See Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, Maligne Canyon, and Athabasca viewpoint as you explore Jasper National Park. Dinner.

Ì Victoria Glacier

DAY 6 Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer

Ì Yoho National Park Ì Cascade Mountains

Ì Guided Tour of Vancouver Ì Butchart Gardens Victoria

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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


ROCK Y MOUNTAIN GOLD LEAF SERVICE

Complimentary Wine & Cheese

All 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! 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 a 3-night stay. DAY 8

Breakfast. Enjoy a guided tour of Vancouver. See Chinatown, Stanley Park, and Granville Island. Dinner. DAY 9 Breakfast. Ferry from Vancouver to Schwartz Bay. Explore

beautiful Butchart Gardens of Victoria, B.C. This 55-acre garden is home to 900 bedding plant varieties and 26 greenhouses. Lunch at Butchart Gardens. Return to Vancouver. DAY 10 Breakfast. Tour ends.

Gourmet Food crafted by Signature Chefs

Exclusive Outdoor Viewing Platform

CANADIAN ROCKIES 2024 DATES: June 8 – 17 2025 DATES: June 7 – 16

September 24 – October 3 September 6 – 15 September 9 – 18

TOUR PACKAGE

$7,298* Double Occupancy per Person $9,298* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 9 nights hotel accommodations Ì 19 meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 5 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DEPOSIT: $2,000 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 12/5/2023 ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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ALASKA Fairbanks Denali National Park Northwest

Alaska

Anchorage

Territories

Yukon

Haines Seward Glacier Bay Juneau British National Park

Columbia

Ketchikan

Vancouver

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Ì Tanana Valley Gold Dredge Tour Ì Chena River Cruise Ì Denali National Park Ì Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour Ì Visit Dog Sled Team Kennel

DAY 1

Welcome 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

Ì White Pass Summit Scenic Railroad

Team Kennel to learn about Iditarod. Deluxe dome railcar to Anchorage. Lunch & dinner included aboard train excursion. Arrive at Marriott Hotel Anchorage for a 1-night stay.

Ì Mendenhall Glacier

DAY 6 Breakfast. Anchorage guided

Ì Mt. Denali (Highest Peak in US) Ì Scenic Train Excursion to Anchorage Ì Guided Tour of Anchorage Ì Lake Hood & Earthquake Park

Ì Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve Ì Cruise the Inside Passage Ì Guided Tour of Vancouver

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city tour including Earthquake Park and Lake Hood. Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see wildlife up close & personal. Arrive in the coastal city of Whittier to board MS Nieuw Amsterdam to begin a 7-day cruise. Dinner.


7 DAY CRUISE OF ALASK A’S INSIDE PASSAGE WITH HOLLAND AMERICA After 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 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. DAY 9 Skagway, Alaska. Shore Excursion: White Pass Summit

Scenic Railroad. All meals included.

ALASKA 2024 DATES: June 4 – 17 2025 DATES: June 3 – 16 TOUR PACKAGE

$8,598* Double Occupancy per Person $11,998* Single Occupancy

DAY 10 Juneau. Shore Excursion: Mendenhall Glacier & Whale

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing.

Quest. All meals included.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE:

DAY 11 Ketchikan. Shore Excursion: Ultimate Saxman

Ì 13 nights accommodations

Experience: Cultural Showcase, Native Crafts & Culinary Tasting. All meals included.

Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

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. DAY 14 Breakfast. Tour ends.

Ì 35 meals: 13 breakfasts, 9 lunches & 13 dinners

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DEPOSIT: $2,000 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 9/5/2023 ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Motorcoach departs from Chicago. Lunch at Fried Green

Tomatoes, Galena, IL. 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. DAY 2 Experience the magic of the Mississippi on a 100-mile river

MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISE 2024 DATES: June 19 – 21

July 17 – 19 2025 DATES: June 18 – 20 July 16 – 18 TOUR PACKAGE

$1,198* Double Occupancy per Person $1,498* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing.

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 Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons in Moline, IL located on the Mississippi River.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE:

DAY 3 Breakfast. Guided tour to discover the rich history of the

TRAVEL INSURANCE:

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. Motorcoach returns to Chicago. Tour ends.

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

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Ì Full Day Cruise with Live

Ì National Mississippi River

Entertainment on the

Museum & Aquarium

Celebration Belle Ì Fried Green Tomatoes

Ì Bishop Hill Swedish Colony Ì Swedish Lunch

in Galena, IL Ì Free time in historic Galena

at PL Johnson’s

Ì 2 nights accommodations Ì 7 meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

DEPOSIT: $350 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 90 DAYS Prior to Departure ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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NIAGARA FALLS & TORONTO N I AG A R A FA L L S & TO R O N TO 2024 DATES: July 16 – 21 2025 DATES: July 12 – 17

$2,998* Double Occupancy per Person $3,698* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 5 nights hotel accommodations Ì 10 meals: 5 breakfasts & 5 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DEPOSIT: $1,000 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 4/5/2024

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DAY 1

Welcome to Toronto. Arrive at the Marriott Eaton Centre in downtown Toronto for a 2 night stay. Dinner. DAY 2

TOUR PACKAGE

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Breakfast. Guided tour of Canada’s largest city — Toronto. Narrated harbor cruise of Lake Ontario. Dinner atop the CN Tower, world’s tallest free-standing structure with time to visit the observatory. Dinner. DAY 3

Breakfast. Scenic travel through Canada to Niagara-onthe-Lake, Ontario, known as ‘the prettiest little town in Canada’ with free time for lunch & shopping on Victorian Main Street. View the Niagara River from the Whirlpool Aero Car. Arrive at the lovely Queen’s Landing Hotel located in Niagara-on-the-Lake for a 2-night stay. Dinner at hotel. DAY 4

Breakfast. Niagara City Cruises Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour. Journey Behind the Falls in tunnels behind & in front of Horseshoe Falls. Free time to explore the Table Rock area at the falls. Dinner. Royal George Theater Shaw Festival performance TBA. DAY 5

Breakfast. Niagara Gardens, featuring the world’s largest floral clock. Visit the Butterfly Conservatory. Free afternoon at Niagara-on-theLake. Farewell dinner. DAY 6

Breakfast. Tour ends.


NOVA SCOTIA YOUR ITINERARY

New Brunswick ME

Baddeck

Halifax Peggys Cove

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Annapolis Valley Ì French Acadia

Cove with its world-famous lighthouse anchored in the rocky coastline. Dinner in Halifax. DAY 3 Breakfast. 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. Arrive at Digby Pines Resort for a 2-night stay. Dinner.

Ì Evangeline Trail

DAY 4 Breakfast. Morning whale watching cruise. Visit

Ì Port Royal Habitation

Point Prim Lighthouse on the Bay of Fundy Shore with excellent views of the Bay of Fundy & Digby Gut. Guided tour of the Bay of Fundy with box lunch. Visit Trinity Anglican Church National Historic Site & hear the story of survival of American Revolutionary War refugees. 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.

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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Welcome to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Lodging at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of Halifax & Citadel Hill. Afternoon guided tour of Peggy’s

Nova Scotia

Digby

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DAY 5 Breakfast. Travel to Cape Breton Island where

Scottish, Acadian, Irish & English traditions blend. 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 a 2-night stay. This charming inn is located on the shores of beautiful Bras d’Or Lake. Dinner.


SCENIC DRIVE ALONG THE CABOT TRAIL Enjoy 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! Our tour director, JD, could not have been more accommodating to our individual and group needs. See you next year!” — Helen

DAY 6 Breakfast. Full day guided tour of the breathtaking Cabot

Trail on the northern part of Cape Breton Island. View the dramatic coastline where the mountains meet the sea. Lunch included at Keltic Lodge. Dinner. DAY 7 Breakfast. Explore the Alexander Graham Bell Museum.

Arrive at the Marriott Harbourfront Hotel in Halifax for a 1-night stay. Dinner. DAY 8

Breakfast. Tour ends.

N OVA S C OT I A 2024 DATES: July 6 – 13 2025 DATES: July 12 – 19 TOUR PACKAGE

$3,898* Double Occupancy per Person $4,698* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 7 nights hotel accommodations Ì 15 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 7 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DEPOSIT: $1,000 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 4/1/2024 ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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PACIFIC NORTHWEST YOUR ITINERARY

Seattle

WA

OR

ID

Redwood National Park

CA

Welcome to Seattle, Washington. Lodging at the Crowne Plaza Seattle for a 2-night stay. Dinner.

MT

Portland

Oregon Dunes

DAY 1

WY

NV

Sonoma Wine Country San Francisco UT

CO

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Space Needle

Ì Chihuly Garden & Glass Ì Guided Tour of Seattle Ì Pike Place Market Ì Puget Sound Ì Mount St. Helens Ì Columbia River Gorge Ì Multnomah Falls

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. Dinner. 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 a Portland, Oregon area hotel for a 2-night stay. Dinner.

Ì Guided Tour of Portland

DAY 4 Breakfast. Guided tour of

Ì Portland Rose Garden

Portland including its famous Rose Garden and views of the Columbia River Gorge with cascading waterfalls, dramatic basaltic cliffs, dense forests, the Columbia River & Cascade Mountains.

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.

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DAY 5 Breakfast. Discover the Oregon

Coast via Highway 101 along the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy views of sea lions, rock cliffs, the blue Pacific, Newport’s old harbor and

“ Our travels with JD on the Pacific North West tour was a trip of a lifetime, and we highly recommend it!” — Kathy


picture stops along the way. Explore the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area on a dune buggy tour. Lodging at The Mill Casino Hotel in North Bend, OR 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 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 in Sonoma Valley Wine Country. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge. Arrive at Westin St. Francis, San Fransisco, CA for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 8 Breakfast. Guided tour of San Francisco featuring

downtown, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, Nob Hill, Lombard Street and more. Red & White Fleet Cruise of San Francisco Bay. DAY 9 Breakfast. Tour Ends.

PAC I F I C N O RTH W E ST 2024 DATES: July 13 – 21 2025 DATES: July 12 – 20

August 11 – 19 August 10 – 18

TOUR PACKAGE

$4,398* Double Occupancy per Person $5,198* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 8 nights hotel accommodations Ì 14 meals: 8 breakfasts & 6 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DEPOSIT: $1,000 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 120 DAYS Prior to Departure ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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WASHINGTON & OREGON

COLUMBIA RIVER CRUISE YOUR ITINERARY

Spokane

DAY 1 Welcome to Portland, Oregon. Lodging in Vancouver, Washington. Dinner.

Washington Idaho

Astoria The Dalles Portland

Clarkston

Oregon

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Veranda Staterooms

Ì Shore Excursions in Ports of Call Ì Regionally Inspired Fine Dining

& Complimentary Wine and Beer Ì Broadway-Caliber Entertainment Ì Guided Tour Portland 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

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DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of Portland “The Rose City” Tour. Board the American

Empress. DAY 3 Astoria, OR: Premium Shore Excursion: Lewis & Clark Experience. Trace the 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

Scenic River Cruising. Watch small river towns and lush landscapes slowly become lost in the horizon as sunlight plays upon the deck. Take hold of a literary classic, curl up on a plush chair in a cozy corner and relish in the moment of tranquility. Experience the fulfillment that river cruising offers.


ALL ABOARD THE AMERICAN EMPRESS This 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, veranda staterooms with dramatic views. 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 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 part of the Manhattan Project National Historic Park. DAY 8 Clarkston, WA. Visit Nez Perce National Historical Park. DAY 9 Disembark ship.

Service to Spokane, WA. Tour ends.

CO LU M B I A R I V E R C RU I S E 2024 DATES: July 21 – 29 2025 DATES: May 18 – 26 TOUR PACKAGE

$6,298* Double Occupancy per Person $8,998* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 8 nights accommodations Ì 1 dinner, 1 breakfast on land portion; all shipboard meals Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. Nightly entertainment, many activities, all gratuities, 2 premium shore excursions in addition to included shore excursions while shipboard. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DEPOSIT: $2,000 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 3/10/2024 ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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MICHIGAN SHORES YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1

Motorcoach departure from Chicago. Welcome to Wisconsin. 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.

2024 DATES: July 29 – August 2 2025 DATES: July 28 – August 1 TOUR PACKAGE

$2,198* Double Occupancy per Person $2,598* Single Occupancy

DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of Sleeping Bear Dunes National

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing.

Lakeshore with 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.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE:

DAY 3 Breakfast. Guided tour highlighting the unique history of Bay

View, MI. Visit 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. See Earl Young’s “Mushroom Houses.” 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

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Ì 4 nights accommodations Ì 12 meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 4 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DEPOSIT: $850 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 4/25/2024 ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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& 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.

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DAY 5 Breakfast. Pick a pail full of blueberries at DeGrandchamps

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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. Motorcoach returns to Chicago. Tour ends.

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N O R T H DA KOTA 2024 DATES: September 4 – 9 2025 DATES: September 3 – 8 TOUR PACKAGE

$2,598* Double Occupancy per Person $3,198* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 5 nights accommodations Ì 9 meals: 5 breakfasts & 4 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DEPOSIT: $1,000 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 5/31/24 ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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YOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1 Welcome to North Dakota. Arrive at lodging in Fargo for a 1-night stay. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of Fargo. Visit the National Buffalo Museum and “World’s Largest Bison Monument” in Jamestown. Arrive at the Hampton Inn Bismarck for a 2-night stay. Cruise the Missouri River on the Lewis & Clark Riverboat with dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Tour the North Dakota State Capitol Building in Bismarck. Explore the North Dakota Heritage Center highlighting the state’s history of cowboys, Native Americans, Lewis & Clark’s journey through the state, and more. Attend the Annual Indian International Powwow of 70 tribes and 1500 dancers and drummers. DAY 4 Breakfast. Explore Fort Abraham Lincoln, the 400-yearold On-A-Slant Mandan Indian Village, and General Custer’s Home. Continuing westward travel along the Enchanted Highway to see the famous giant sculptures along the roadside. Arrive at the charming, century-old Rough Riders Hotel in Medora for a 2-night stay. Savor a local tradition—Pitchfork Steak Fondue for dinner atop a mountain. Attend the Medora Musical “under the stars” in an amphitheater cut out of the side of a mountain. DAY 5 Breakfast. Visit the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Medora. Guided tour of the scenic Theodore Roosevelt National Park - home of the Northern Badlands. This park is famous for its magnificent scenery with mountains and canyons, wild horses, and roaming bison. Dinner. DAY 6 Breakfast. Service to Bismark, ND. Tour ends.

NORTH DAKOTA

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YELLOWSTONE, GRAND TETONS & GLACIER YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1

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 Ì Yellowstone National Park Ì Glacier National Park Ì Jackson Hole Ì National Museum of Wildlife Art

Welcome to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Arrive at the Lodge at 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. Visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art. 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. Lodging near Yellowstone National Park for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 4 Breakfast. Full day guided tour of Yellowstone

National Park. Dinner.

Ì Snake River Float Trip

DAY 5 Breakfast. Experience the breathtaking video

Ì Old Faithful Ì Gates of the Mountains Cruise

experience “Yellowstone” in an IMAX Theater. Enjoy scenic travel to Helena, Montana. Arrive at the Best Western Helena for a 1-night stay. Dinner.

Ì Going-to-the-Sun Road

DAY 6 Breakfast. Enjoy a 12-mile Missouri River Cruise of the

Ì IMAX Yellowstone

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 lodging near Glacier National Park for a 2-night stay. Comprised of over a million acres, this spectacular national treasure contains 50 glaciers over 200 lakes, magnificent forests, and over 50 species of wildlife. Dinner.

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DAY 7 Breakfast. Travel Going-to-the-Sun Road and experience

Glacier National Park. Discover this living textbook in geology abounding in amazing natural delights. Box lunch provided during the tour. Dinner. DAY 8 Breakfast. Tour ends.

YELLOWSTONE, GRAND TETONS & GLACIER 2024 DATES: August 18 – 25 2025 DATES: August 24 – 31

Sept. 10 – 17 Sept. 17 – 24 Sept. 9 – 16 Sept.11 – 18

TOUR PACKAGE

$4,498* Double Occupancy per Person $5,298* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 7 nights accommodations Ì 14 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 6 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DEPOSIT: $1,500 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 120 DAYS Prior to Departure ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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CAPE COD YOUR ITINERARY Boston

Provincetown

Massachusetts Cape Cod Hyannis

CT

RI Martha’s Vineyard

Nantucket

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Guided Tour of Boston Ì Freedom Trail Ì Guided Tour of Lexington & Concord

Welcome to Massachusetts! Arrive at the Westin Copley Place in Boston for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour along the Freedom Trail in Boston.

Free time at historic Quincy Market. Guided tour of Lexington & Concord. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Visit the colonial village of Plymouth with

sweeping views of the bay. View Plymouth Rock. Board a Lobster Tales Cruise to learn about the many creatures that live-in Plymouth Harbor. Enjoy viewing sparkling exhibits at the Sandwich Glass Museum. Check into Aiden Cape Point Hotel for a 4-night stay. Dinner. DAY 4 Breakfast. Ferry to island of

Ì Dune Buggy Excursion on the Cape

Martha’s Vineyard. Island guided tour: Vineyard Haven, Edgartown and Oak Bluffs with its brightly painted gingerbread cottages. Free time on the island. Return to Cape Cod. Dinner.

Ì Guided Tour of Cape Cod

DAY 5 Breakfast. Day-long guided tour

Ì Guided Tour of Nantucket

of Cape Cod: charming villages, Cape Cod National Seashore, Eastham Windmill and

Ì Guided Tour of Martha’s Vineyard Ì Oak Bluffs Gingerbread Homes Ì Cape Cod National Seashore Ì Provincetown

Ì Lobster Dinner in Hyannis

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MARTHA’S VINEYARD:

Defined by its idyllic summer weather and picturesque coastlines, Martha’s Vineyard has been a favorite seasonal escape for northeasterners for decades. Take in its fairy-tale gingerbread cottage neighborhood, upscale shops, and its beautiful sandy beaches.

FEATURING AMERICA’S FAVORITE ISLAND ESCAPES

NANTUCKET: With the

highest concentration of preCivil War homes in the country, Nantucket is known for its sophisticated elegance and its well-preserved, historical charm. Explore the island’s swanky retail shops, high-end restaurants, and gorgeous sand dune-spotted coastline.

CAPE COD 2024 DATES: Sept. 7 – 13

Sept. 14 – 20 Sept. 21 – 27 Sept. 6 – 12 Sept. 13 – 19

2025 DATES: May 31 – June 6

Sept 20 – 26 TOUR PACKAGE

$3,598* Double Occupancy per Person $4,398* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 6 nights hotel accommodations Ì 12 meals: 6 breakfasts & 6 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. 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. Dinner.

DEPOSIT: $1,000 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 90 DAYS Prior to Departure ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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DAY 6 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. Tour of Hyannis including the John F. Kennedy Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, and a view of St. Francis Xavier Church, the summer parish of the Kennedy Family. Lobster dinner. DAY 7 Breakfast. Return service to Boston. Tour ends.

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AGAWA CANYON TRAIN EXCURSION AGAWA C A N YO N TR A I N E XCU RS I O N 2024 DATES: September 16 – 20

September 23 – 27 2025 DATES: September 22 – 26 September 29 – October 3 TOUR PACKAGE

DAY 1

Motorcoach departure from Chicago. Welcome to Michigan. Lunch in Saugatuck, MI. Scenic travel through the vibrant fall foliage of Michigan. Dinner. Arrive at the Holiday Inn Express, Mackinaw City.

$2,298* Double Occupancy per Person

DAY 2 Breakfast. Discover the “Bermuda of the North”— Mackinac

$2,798* Single Occupancy

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. 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.

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 4 nights accommodations Ì 13 meals: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 4 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

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DAY 3 Breakfast. Cross the International 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 light breakfast & box lunch. Dinner. DAY 4 Breakfast. Soo Locks Boat Cruise: enjoy an exciting and

DEPOSIT: $900 per Person

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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 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. Motorcoach returns to Chicago. Tour ends.


YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1

Motorcoach departure from Chicago. Welcome to Michigan. 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 pretzel 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. Visit Potter Park Zoo. Lunch at English Inn. Motorcoach returns to Chicago. Tour ends in Chicago.

O K TO B E R F E S T I N F R A N K E N M U T H 2024 DATES: September 18 – 21 2025 DATES: September 17 – 20 TOUR PACKAGE

$1,698* Double Occupancy per Person $1,998* Single Occupancy

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transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

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CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND Maine Stowe

Mt. Washington Hotel

VT New York

Portland

NH MA

DAY 1

Welcome to New England! Arrive at Harraseeket Inn, Freeport, Maine for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of Portland, Maine. Visit Portland Headlight. Afternoon Casco

Bay Scenic Cruise to view lighthouses, forts, lobster boats & seals. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Explore the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath. Free time in Freeport, home

Boston

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

of L.L. Bean’s flagship store. Scenic travel through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Arrive at the grand Mt. Washington Hotel of Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, for a 2-night stay. Built in 1902 amidst the White Mountains, this historic resort has been a favorite retreat for presidents, poets and celebrities. Dinner.

Ì Vermont

DAY 4 Breakfast. Free day to enjoy the amenities of the Mount Washington Hotel. Sit back,

Ì New Hampshire

relax and marvel at the mountain scenery from the comfort of the hotel’s beautiful veranda. Ride the Mount Washington Cog Railway. Dinner.

Ì Massachusetts Ì Maine Ì Mt. Washington Hotel Ì Mt. Washington Cog Railway Ì Trapp Family Lodge Ì White Mountains Ì Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks Ì Shelburne Museum Ì Green Mountains Ì Casco Bay Scenic Cruise Ì Portland Headlight Ì Maine Maritime Museum Ì Freeport, Maine & LL Bean Ì Billings Vermont Dairy Farm Ì Lexington & Concord Ì Boston’s Freedom Trail

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Ì Woodstock & Middle Covered Bridge A M E R I C A N C L A S S I C TO U R S .C O M

DAY 5 Breakfast. Meander historic

Woodstock, VT and see Middle Covered Bridge. Explore Billings Farm highlighting Vermont’s Farm Heritage on this working dairy farm with Jersey cows, creamery, farmhouse and ice cream to enjoy! Scenic travel through the Green Mountains. Visit Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks. Arrive at the Trapp Family Lodge near Stowe, VT (September Departure) or the Stoweflake Resort (October Departure) near Stowe, VT for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 6 Breakfast. Explore Shelburne

Museum’s campus of 25 historic buildings featuring vast collections of Americana


including the steamboat, Ticonderoga, Shaker Round Barn, General Store, Carousel and The Webb Gallery featuring American paintings by Andrew Wyeth, Winslow Homer, Grandma Moses, and John Singleton Copley. Return to Stowe for a history tour of the Trapp Family Lodge owned and operated by the original von Trapp Family made famous in the beloved movie, The Sound of Music. Dinner. DAY 7 Breakfast. Scenic mountainous travel. Arrive in Massachusetts

for a guided tour of Lexington and Concord. Arrive at Boston Marriott Long Wharf for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 8 Breakfast. Guided tour of Boston’s Freedom Trail. Free time in

Quincy Market. Dinner. DAY 9 Breakfast. Tour ends.

CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND 2024 DATES: September 22 – 30 2025 DATES: October 1 – 9

October 14 – 22 October 3 – 11

TOUR PACKAGE

$5,398* Double Occupancy per Person $6,198* Single Occupancy

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transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

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AUTUMN IN THE ADIRONDACKS YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1

Lake Placid Saratoga Springs

New York

Poughkeepsie

Lake George Albany Hyde Park

Welcome to New York. Arrive at a Times Square Property in Manhattan for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of New York City. Broadway Theater Production TBA. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Guided tour of New York’s capital city, Albany. Arrive at the Hampton

Inn Albany, for a 1-night stay. Dinner.

West Point

DAY 4 Breakfast. Tour of Saratoga Springs — an historic Victorian city known for its

New York City

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 Grand Adirondack Hotel for a 2-night stay in the charming mountain village of Lake Placid, NY. Dinner.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Ì Adirondack Mountains Ì Hudson River Valley

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 New York City Ì Broadway Show Ì Albany Ì Saratoga Springs

DAY 5 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 Adirondack 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 6 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 a 3-night stay. Dinner. DAY 7 Breakfast. Guided tour West Point Military

Academy. Free time in Cold Springs, NY. Guided tour

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of Boscobel Mansion. Dinner at Boscobel overlooking the Hudson River Valley. DAY 8 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. DAY 9 Breakfast. Travel to Newark, NJ. Tour Ends.

AU T U M N I N T H E A D I R O N DAC K S 2024 DATES: September 24 – October 2 2025 DATES: October 1 – 9

October 11 – 19 October 7 – 15

TOUR PACKAGE

$4,698* Double Occupancy per Person $5,498* Single Occupancy

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WISCONSIN CRANBERRY YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1

Motorcoach departure from Chicago. Welcome to Wisconsin. 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 Holiday Inn Express, Tomah, WI for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of a privately-owned cranberry

operation and view the 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 with shopping. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast.

La Crosse Queen narrated luncheon fall foliage cruise along the bluffs of the Mississippi River, La Crosse. Motorcoach returns to Chicago. Tour ends.

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W I SCO N S I N C R A N B E R RY 2024 DATES: October 1 – 3 2025 DATES: September 30 – October 2 TOUR PACKAGE

$1,198* Double Occupancy per Person $1,498* Single Occupancy

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DOOR COUNT Y 2024 DATES: October 1 – 3 2025 DATES: October 1 – 3

October 7 – 9 October 7 – 9

TOUR PACKAGE

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YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1

Motorcoach departure from Chicago. Welcome to Wisconsin. 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. Lodging in Door County, WI for a two night stay. Dinner. 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, Egg Harbor, the Norwegian Bjorklünden Chapel, the rocky ledges of Cave Point, and more. Visit Peninsula State Park and its lookout tower with stunning views of the coastline. 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. Lunch. Motorcoach return to Chicago. Tour ends.

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NEW MEXICO New Mexico Arizona

YOUR ITINERARY

Taos

DAY 1

Santa Fe

Albuquerque

Texas

Welcome to New Mexico. Arrive at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa for a 4-night stay. Pueblo-style architecture, southwestern decor, open-air courtyards, working ranch and vistas of mountains and cottonwood forests capture the spirit of New Mexico. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Ride the Sandia Peak Aerial Tram. Guided tour of Albuquerque.

Dinner. DAY 3 Rise and shine and enjoy the Chasers Club at the Balloon Fiesta Grounds. Breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Ì Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Festival Ì Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa Ì Taos Pueblo Ì Santa Fe Old Town Plaza Ì La Fonda Hotel Ì Sangre de Cristo Mountains

DAY 4 Breakfast. Visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Free time to enjoy resort

amenities. 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. Guided tour of Santa Fe, oldest capital city in the USA. Visit Loretto

Ì El Sanctuario De Chimayo

Chapel to see The Miraculous Staircase. Free time at Santa Fe Old Plaza. Visit Georgia O’Keefe Museum. Arrive at La Fonda Hotel of Santa Fe for a 4-night stay. Located on the historic Old Plaza, this charming hotel features authentic New Mexico architecture and fine amenities. Dinner.

Ì Point Peak Overlook White Rock

DAY 6 Breakfast. Explore Taos Pueblo, over 1,000 years old and the most famous of

Ì San Francisco de Asis Mission Ì Bandelier National Monument Ì Rancho De Chimayo

Ì Georgia O’Keefe Museum Ì Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Ì Sandia Peak Aerial Tram Ì Pecos National Historical Park Ì Los Alamos

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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.” Explore Old Town Plaza Albuquerque. Dinner.

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the pueblos. Taos is scenically located on a high plateau flanked by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Discover Taos Old Town Plaza. Visit San Francisco de Asis Mission Church ca 1711, to view the “Mystery Painting.” Dinner. DAY 7 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. Lunch at Rancho De Chimayo. Visit El Sanctuario De Chimayo. DAY 8 Breakfast. Marvel at the story of Los Alamos with visits

NEW MEXICO 2024 DATES: October 7 – 15 2025 DATES: October 6 – 14

to the Bradbury Science Museum and the Los Alamos Historical Museum. Box Lunch. Explore Bandelier National Monument, home to Anasazi cliff dwellings as early as 1,100 AD. Take in the magnificent views at Point Peak Overlook – White Rock. Dinner.

TOUR PACKAGE

DAY 9 Breakfast. Travel to Albuquerque. Tour ends.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE:

$5,498* Double Occupancy per Person $6,298* Single Occupancy

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ROCKY COAST OF MAINE 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 Ì Portland Headlight Ì L.L. Bean Flagship Store Ì Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens 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

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DAY 1

Welcome to Boston. Arrive at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf for a 1-night stay.

Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Visit Stonewall Kitchen’s flagship store in York to shop the wide array

of Maine specialties including wild Maine blueberry jam. Begin the afternoon 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. Arrive at the Westin Portland Harborview for 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Visit the Maine Maritime

Museum in Bath, Maine to learn about Maine’s maritime heritage. Cruise along the Atlantic Ocean Coastline. Keep an eye out for seals, bald eagles and osprey. Free time in Freeport, Maine, home of L.L. Bean’s flagship store. Dinner. DAY 4 Breakfast. Explore the Coastal Maine

Botanical Gardens, the largest botanical garden in New England. Enjoy scenic fall foliage travel through


“ I just finished my tour to Maine. It was great! I enjoyed all the attractions in Maine. The fall foliage was absolutely beautiful!! The color was unforgettable! I really enjoyed this tour!” — Karen, October

the New England countryside of Maine. Free time in Boothbay Harbor. 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. Dinner. DAY 6

Breakfast. Visit the charming seaside village of Camden. Visit the Seashore Trolley Museum and take a ride in a meticulously restored early 20th century trolley. Arrive at Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 7

Breakfast. Visit Portsmouth, New Hampshire’s Strawberry Banke Museum, a 10-acre campus dedicated to bringing 300+ years of history to life. Free afternoon to enjoy the Nonantum Resort. Dinner. DAY 8 Breakfast. Service to Boston. Tour Ends.

R O C K Y C OA S T O F M A I N E 2024 DATES: October 11 – 18 2025 DATES: October 9 – 16

October 11 – 18

TOUR PACKAGE

$3,998* Double Occupancy per Person $4,798* Single Occupancy

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MONTREAL & QUEBEC YOUR ITINERARY

Quebec

DAY 1

Quebec City

Maine

Montreal

Ontario

NY

VT

NH

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Old Town Quebec City Ì Plains of Abraham Ì Grand Allee 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 La Grande Roue De Montreal

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Welcome to Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Arrive at the world-class Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel for a 2-night 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. DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of Montreal including Old Montreal and a tour inside 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. Experience La Grande Roue De Montreal, the tallest observation wheel in Canada. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Scenic travel to Trois

Rivieres to visit Chez Dany Maple Sugar 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. Arrive at the stunning Fairmont Chateau Frontenac for a 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. 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-deBeaupre 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. Dinner. DAY 6 Breakfast. Tour ends.

MONTREAL & QUEBEC 2024 DATES: October 11 – 16 2025 DATES: October 3 – 8

October 18 – 23 October 10 – 15

TOUR PACKAGE

$3,298* Double Occupancy per Person $3,998* Single Occupancy

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transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

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SEDONA & GRAND CANYON Nevada

Utah

Colorado

Grand Canyon

California

Sedona Phoenix

Mexico

New Mexico

Arizona

YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Welcome to Phoenix, AZ. Lodging at Scottsdale Marriott Old Town for a 1-night stay. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Visit the Musical Instrument Museum to travel the world of music on a guided tour. Scenic drive to Sedona. Guided tour of Montezuma Castle & Montezuma Well National Monuments. Arrive at the Hilton Sedona Bell Rock Resort for a 5-night stay. Located in the spectacular Red Rock Country in Northern Arizona, the Hilton Sedona features a spa and championship golf course. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Trolley tour of Sedona with visit to the Chapel of the Holy Cross. Free

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 Grand Canyon Railroad Ì Grand Canyon Ì Scottsdale Old Town Ì Musical Instrument Museum

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time to explore downtown Sedona. Pink Jeep Tours of the Red Rock formations. Dinner. DAY 4 Breakfast. Enjoy a full-day,

first-class, round trip adventure on the rails. Travel the same tracks that early adventurers to the Grand Canyon followed. Guided tour of Grand Canyon South Rim. Dinner.


DAY 5 Breakfast. Free morning to enjoy the resort. Visit the art district of Sedona— Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village. Tour of Crater Meteor. Dinner. Stargazing program. DAY 6 Breakfast. Train trip on

the Verde Canyon Railroad with box lunch included. Dinner.

S E D O N A & G R A N D C A N YO N 2024 DATES: October 26 – November 1 2025 DATES: October 18 – 24

October 25 – 31

TOUR PACKAGE

$3,998* Double Occupancy per Person $4,698* Single Occupancy

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DAY 7 Breakfast. Service to

Ì 6 nights hotel accommodations

Phoenix. Tour Ends.

Ì 14 meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 6 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

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FRENCH LICK 2024 DATES: October 15 – 17 2025 DATES: October 21 – 23 TOUR PACKAGE

$1,398* Double Occupancy per Person $1,698* Single Occupancy

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YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Motorcoach depature from Chicago. Welcome to

Indiana. Lunch in Indianapolis. Arrive at West Baden Springs Hotel in French Lick, Indiana for a 2-night stay. Luxury and history combine 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 dinner 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,” then, 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 French Lick town center and French Lick Casino. Dinner and live entertainment at Abbeydell Hall. DAY 3 Breakfast at Cafe Sinclairs at the hotel. Visit Astronaut Virgil I “Gus” Grissom Memorial Museum. Lunch. Motorcoach returns to Chicago. Tour ends.


BRANSON CHRISTMAS YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1

Motorcoach departure from Chicago. Lunch. Arrive at the Hampton Inn, Rolla, MO. Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Scenic travel through the Ozark Mountains to

BRANSON CHRISTMAS 2024 DATES: November 14 – 18 2025 DATES: November 13 – 17

Branson, Missouri. 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 professional production in Branson to be announced.

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DAY 3 Breakfast. Free morning to enjoy Branson Landing. Attend

Ì 11 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 4 dinners

a matinee show featuring a riveting Bible story as it comes to life with magnificent sets, special effects, in an original stage production at the Sight & Sound Theater. Dinner. Evening professional production in Branson to be announced.

Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

DAY 4 Breakfast. Scenic travel through the Ozark Mountains.

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation.

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.

$2,198* Double Occupancy per Person $2,598* Single Occupancy

*Listed prices based on 2024 departures. Call for 2025 pricing. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 4 nights accommodations

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DEPOSIT: $800 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 8/10/2024 ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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DAY 5

Breakfast. Ride to the top of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. Lunch. Motorcoach returns to Chicago. Tour Ends.

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NASHVILLE, DOLLY WOOD, BILTMORE ESTATE

CHESAPEAKE BAY, COLONIAL VIRGINIA & WASHINGTON DC

SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS YOUR ITINERARY

WV

IN

VA

KY Nashville

TN

Pigeon Forge

NC

Charlotte

Asheville

MS

GA

SC

DAY 1

Welcome to Nashville, TN. Arrive at the Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN for a 2-night stay. Each year Opryland creates a glittering holiday extravaganza with the brilliance of holiday lights & decorations! Dinner. DAY 2 Breakfast. Visit the Ryman Auditorium, historic home of the Grand Ole Opry.

Explore the Country Music Hall of Fame followed by a special program “Stories Behind the Songs,” featuring a Nashville songwriter who will perform and share life as a songwriter. Free time to enjoy the amenities of the Opryland Resort. Head over to the Grand Ole Opry to enjoy the best in country music. The Opry has been broadcasting continuously since 1925 - making it America’s longest running live radio show!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 3 Breakfast. Discover the “Athens of the South,” Nashville, on a guided tour including

Ì Dolly Parton’s DreamMore Resort

famous Music Row. Travel to the Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee. Arrive at Dolly Parton’s DreamMore Resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, for a 2-night stay. Dinner.

Ì Great Smoky Mountains Ì Dollywood Ì Blue Ridge Mountains

Ì Village Hotel at Biltmore Estate Ì Biltmore Estate Ì Opryland Resort Ì Grand Ole Opry Show Ì Ryman Auditorium Ì Country Music Hall of Fame Ì Nashville Songwriter Program Ì Guided tour of Nashville

DAY 4 Breakfast. Free morning to relax and enjoy Dolly’s resort

amenities. Have fun at Dollywood, rated America’s #1 theme park. Celebrate a Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood featuring shows, music, craftsmen, restaurants and shops, all amidst the beauty of the Smokies. Dinner at Dollywood. As night falls over Dollywood the sparkle of four million lights create a Christmas wonderland you won’t forget! Shuttles provided to the resort to enjoy its amenities. DAY 5 Breakfast. Scenic drive through the Great Smoky Mountains.

Arrive at the Village Hotel located on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate for a 2-night stay. This charming hotel is nestled amidst the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC. Dinner. DAY 6 Breakfast. This morning, visit the Biltmore Estate —

home of the Vanderbilts. This extraordinary estate comprises

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8,000 acres fashioned by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Designed by famed architect Richard Morris Hunt, the Biltmore Estate is America’s largest home with 65 fireplaces, 43 bathrooms, 34 bedrooms & 3 kitchens. This incredible 250room mansion is adorned with Yuletide decorations of dozens of Christmas trees, 400 wreaths, 700 poinsettias, miles of evergreen garland, and thousands of ornaments. Free afternoon to explore the estate’s many fine amenities: Winery at Biltmore, historic farm, Vanderbilt Family Museum, shopping and attractions at Antler Hill Village at Biltmore. Dinner. DAY 7 Breakfast. Travel to Charlotte, NC. Tour ends.

Merry Christmas!

S M O K Y M O U N TA I N C H R I S T M A S 2024 DATES: December 2 – 8 2025 DATES: December 1 – 7 TOUR PACKAGE

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S A N A N TO N I O C H R I S T M A S 2024 DATES: December 3 – 7 2025 DATES: December 1 – 5 TOUR PACKAGE

$2,798* Double Occupancy per Person $3,298* Single Occupancy

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YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1

Welcome to San Antonio, Texas. Arrive at the Hotel Contessa 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. See IMAX Theater’s: “Alamo...Price of Freedom.” Visit the Alamo. 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 many 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. Morning

visit to Briscoe Western Art Museum. Tour ends.

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NASHVILLE CHRISTMAS YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1

Welcome to Nashville, Tennessee. Arrive at the Opryland Hotel, Nashville, for a 4-night stay. 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

N A S H V I L L E C O U N T RY C H R I S T M A S 2024 DATES: December 1 – 5 2025 DATES: December 1 – 5 TOUR PACKAGE

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Breakfast. Discover the “Athens of the South” — Nashville, TN on a guided tour. Highlights include: Music Row recording studios, and the Parthenon, a replica of the original in Greece. Return to the Opryland Hotel to enjoy hotel amenities. Dinner.

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DAY 3 Breakfast. Visit Opryland’s exciting Fantasy in Ice which

Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

is an incredible exhibit of carvings, sculptures & 3-D holidaythemed 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!

Ì 4 nights accommodations Ì 8 meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 3 dinners

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DAY 4 Breakfast. Visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame for

a fascinating look into the history of country music! Enjoy the Christmas Dinner Show at the Opryland Hotel.

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CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT, BOSTON & NYC NY

VT NH MA CT

PA

YOUR ITINERARY Boston

Welcome to Boston! Lodging at Boston Marriott Long Wharf for a 2-night stay.

Dinner.

RI Newport

DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour along Boston’s historic Freedom Trail, Lexington and

Concord. Dinner. Boston Pops Orchestra: Holiday Pops Concert. DAY 3 Breakfast. Guided tour of Newport, Rhode Island-legendary haven for the rich and

NJ

Manhattan

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Ì Boston Pops Holiday Concert Ì Freedom Trail of Boston Ì Newport, Rhode Island Ì Atlantic Ocean Drive Ì Elms Mansion Ì Historic Hotel Viking

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.

Ì Marble House

DAY 4 Breakfast. Visit Marble House

Ì Breakers Mansion

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.

Ì New York City Ì Broadway Show Ì Rockettes Show

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DAY 5 Breakfast. Travel through Connecticut to New York City.

Free time at Rockefeller Center with its famous Christmas tree & ice skating rink. Arrive at the New York Marriott Marquis in Manhattan for a 2-night stay. Dinner and Broadway show to be announced. DAY 6 Breakfast. Guided tour of NYC. Radio City Music Hall

Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes! Dinner. DAY 7 Breakfast. Morning visit to the National September 11th

Memorial & Museum. Tour ends.

CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT, BOSTON & NYC 2024 DATES: December 4 – 10

December 7 – 13

2025 DATES: December 3 – 9 TOUR PACKAGE

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IRELAND YOUR ITINERARY Donegal

Galway

DAY 1

Belfast

Ireland

Killarney

DAY 2 Welcome to the Emerald Isle! Travel from Dublin Airport to Belfast, Northern Ireland. Visit Monasterboice High Crosses. Welcome Cocktail hour in the Observatory Bar located on the 23rd floor of the Grand Central Hotel. Arrive at the Europa Hotel, Belfast City Centre for a 2-night stay. Dinner.

Dublin

Great Britain

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Cliffs of Moher

Ì Dingle Peninsula Ì Ring of Kerry Ì Killarney Ì Blarney Castle Ì Muckross House Jaunting Cart Ì Burren National Park Ì Galway Ì Connemara Ì Kylemore Abbey Ì Beleek Pottery Ì Lough Eske Castle Ì Donegal Ì Dublin Ì Guinness Storehouse Ì Merry Ploughboy Pub Ì Irish Emigration Museum Ì Titanic Museum Ì Giants Causeway

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DAY 3 Breakfast. Guided tour of Belfast highlighting Queens University, Titanic birthplace, Cathedral and Queen’s Quarter and more. Visit the Titanic Experience Belfast Museum to explore the Titanic story from her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her construction and launch, to her infamous maiden voyage, catastrophic demise, discovery of the wreck and present day live undersea exploration center. Return to the hotel for the evening. DAY 4 Breakfast. Visit Giants Causeway – the only World Heritage site in Northern Ireland — where over 40,000 basalt columns were formed some 60 million years ago. Enjoy a walking tour of the historical walled city of Derry. Travel to Donegal. Arrive at Lough Eske Castle for a 2-night stay in County Donegal. Dinner. DAY 5 Breakfast. Full day of leisure at the Lough Eske Castle to relax, enjoy the castle, perhaps use the spa or walk the tranquil lake path. Optional afternoon excursion to Donegal Town. DAY 6 Breakfast. Explore Belleek Pottery, world famous since 1857. Visit the peaceful churchyard at Drumcliffe in County Sligo to read the epitaph on the grave of Irish poet, William Butler Yeats, who chose this as his final resting place with its stunning location at the foot of Benbulben Mountain. Arrive at the Park House Hotel in Galway for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 7 Breakfast. Tour the loop of Connemara and its breathtaking scenery of hills and bogs. Visit Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden. Free evening in Galway.


DAY 8 Breakfast. Marvel at the rugged beauty of the towering Cliffs of Moher and stunning vistas over the Atlantic Ocean and the Aran Islands. Scenic travel through the Burren National Park. Stroll the gardens of the Muckross House. Arrive at the Randles Hotel in Killarney for a 3-night stay. Dinner. DAY 9 Breakfast. Day tour of Dingle Peninsula including Sea Head Drive. Visit Gallarus Oratory – a chapel built over a 1000 years ago built entirely from dry stone masonry. Time to explore Dingle. Return to Killarney for evening. DAY 10 Breakfast. Day tour of the Ring of Kerry including scenic towns of Cahersiveen & Waterville, Coomakesta Pass with magnificent views of Derrynane, Killarney National Park, and Lake of Killarney. Step back in time at 19th Century Kerry Bog Village Museum. Lunch at a local pub. Enjoy a jaunting cart ride. DAY 11 Breakfast. Kiss the famous Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle

(1446) with free time at Woolen Mills. Visit Rock of Cashel – the seat of Kings and mediaeval bishops for 900 years and flourished until the early 17th century. Arrive at the Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham in Dublin for a 3-night stay. Dinner. DAY 12 Breakfast. City tour of Dublin. Highlights include O’Connell

Street, Phoenix Park, Leinster House and more. Explore the Irish Emigration Museum to uncover the story of Irish emigrants and how they shaped the world. Tour of the Guinness Storehouse finishing at the Gravity Bar for a pint of Guinness while enjoying panoramic views over Dublin city. Return to the hotel for the evening. DAY 13 Breakfast. Enjoy a

free day to explore Dublin on your own. Dinner at the Merry Ploughboy Pub followed by the best traditional music show in Dublin featuring Irish music, song and dancing. DAY 14 Breakfast.

Tour ends.

IRELAND 2024 DATES: September 8 – 21 2025 DATES: May 12 – 24

September 15 – 27

TOUR PACKAGE

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SPAIN & PORTUGAL Portugal Porto

Spain

France

Madrid

Lisbon

DAY 1

Travel to Porto, Portugal.

DAY 2 Welcome to Porto. Brimming with history and culture, this coastal city is known for its stately bridges and port wine production. Arrive at the Editory Artist Baixa Porto Hotel for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 3 Breakfast. Guided tour of Porto highlighting the impressive Palacio da Bolsa (Stock

Seville

Granada

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ì Porto

Ì Palacia da Bolsa Ì Douro River Cruise Ì Sanctuary of Fatima Ì Lisbon Ì Calouste Gulbenkian Museum Ì Unesco World Heritage Sintra Ì Tavira Ì Seville Ì Alcazar de Sevilla Ì Olvera Ì Puente Nuevo Ì Granada Ì Alhambra Palace Ì Cordoba & the Mosque Cathedral Ì Madrid

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Exchange Palace) and Porto Ribeira, the city’s medieval old city. Visit a Port Wine cellar for a tour and tasting. Take a cruise on the Douro River for views of the city’s iconic bridges. Dinner. DAY 4 Breakfast. Visit the Sanctuary of Fatima, built to commemorate the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in 1917. Journey to Lisbon, Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. Situated where the Tagus River meets the coast, Lisbon is marked by its stunning views and long, storied history. Arrive at the Editory Riverside Hotel for a 3-night stay. Dinner. DAY 5 Breakfast. Guided tour of Lisbon. Explore the city center with its many attractions and the city’s castle on a hill. Explore well known neighborhoods, Alfama Quarter, with its steep streets and alleys and Baixa Chiado, Lisbon’s main shopping and banking district. Visit one of Portugal’s finest museums, The Calouste Gulbenkian, featuring a wonderful range of artifacts, sculptures and paintings. Enjoy a dinner show at a famed Fado club, featuring live performances of traditional Portuguese music. DAY 6 Breakfast. Experience Pastel de Nata, an authentic Portuguese baking class and tasting. Visit Sintra, a favorite summer retreat of Portugal’s monarchs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Pena Palace, Portugal’s most stunning expression of 19th-century romanticism.


DAY 7 Breakfast. Explore the charming town of Tavira, known for its beautiful beaches and historic architecture. Lunch in Tavira. Journey to Seville, a vibrant metropolis known for its magnificent architecture and passionate culture. Arrive at Eurostars Torre Sevilla for a 2-night stay. Dinner. DAY 8 Breakfast. Take a guided horse-carriage tour of Seville. Visit the Real Alcazar de Sevilla, built in the 10th century by the Moors who ruled Seville for over 500 years; it was later expanded and renovated by the Christians after the Reconquista, and it has been the residence of Spanish royalty for centuries. Delight in Paella and other Andulsian treats in a cooking class and dinner. DAY 9 Breakfast. See Olvera, one of the famed Pueblos Blancos, a series of whitewashed towns. Explore the town of Ronda known for being S PA I N & P O R T U GA L the birthplace of bullfighting and its narrow cliff bridge Puente Nuevo. Arrive at Barcelo Granada Congress Hotel for a 2-night stay 2025 DATES: April 6 – 19 in Granada. Dinner. DAY 10 Breakfast. Explore Granada and visit the Alhambra

Palace. Once a palace and fortress for the city's Muslim rulers, the Alhambra means ‘red fort' and is named after the red clay used in its construction in the mid-13th century. The Generalife was the country residence of the Nasrid king. The recreational courtyard and its beautiful gardens sit on the slopes of the Cerro del Sol, offering spectacular views. Enjoy a Flamenco Dinner and show. DAY 11 Breakfast. Visit Córdoba for a guided walking tour through the

cobblestone streets of the former Jewish Quarter and Cordoba MosqueCathedral. Journey to Madrid, the vibrant Capital city of Spain. Arrive at the Barcelo Torre de Madrid hotel for a 3-night stay. Dinner. DAY 12

Breakfast. Discover one of Madrid’s world-class art museums at the Prado or Reina Sofia. Experience Madrid’s culinary scene and taste traditional dishes on a walking food tour of the city. DAY 13

Breakfast. Enjoy a day at leisure in Madrid to relax, shop or sightsee before enjoying a farewell dinner. DAY 14

Breakfast. Flight home.

TOUR PACKAGE

$7,998 Double Occupancy per Person $9,998 Single Occupancy WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE: Ì 12 nights accommodations Ì 24 Meals: 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 11 dinners Ì All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach

transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Add travel insurance to your package at the time of reservation. DEPOSIT: $2,000 per Person FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 12/1/2024 ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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PASSPORT BOOK REQUIRED

C L A S S I C D O O R -TO - D O O R PAC K AG E FEATURING HOME PICK-UP SERVICE

Our Classic Door-to-Door package features home pick-up & return service, roundtrip airfare, and airport transfers, in addition to your tour package (listed above). FOR CLASSIC DOOR-TO -DOOR PRICE CALL 847.548.3333

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Ready to start your journey? HOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR PACK AGE? Tour Package Prices are listed on each tour page in this catalog.

#1 CHOOSE YOUR TRIP Flip through this catalog and find your dream destination!

Ì Hotel Accommodations Ì Fine Dining Ì All Attractions, Entertainment

& Admission Fees

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Ì Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation

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.

Ì Services of an American Classic

Ì Luggage Handling

Tour Director Ì Premier Local Guides Ì All Tips Included

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 Europe land tours. Cancellations after the final payment date, there is no refund. If you purchase travel insurance, you are eligible to file a claim with your insurance provider.

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.

PAYMENT TYPES 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.

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TRAVEL INSURANCE Travel insurance may be added to your reservation. Travel insurance can include coverage for trip cancellation/interruption, emergency medical & medical evacuation/repatriation, baggage delay, trip delay, and more. For your convenience, we offer travel insurance provided by Travelex Insurance Services, Inc. (CA Agency License #0D10209). Benefits and rates are subject to change.

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. Surcharges may apply. ACT reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a member of a tour. Registrants and tour participants also understand that unless specifically stated in writing at the time of registration, registrants and tour participants permit the taking of photos and videos of themselves during this American Classic Tour for publication in ACT’s catalogues, brochures, flyers, sales presentations, on its website, via social media, and use as ACT deems necessary.


TRY OUR CLASSIC DOOR-TO-DOOR PACKAGE Enjoy our signature door-to-door service by selecting a Classic Door-to-Door package: TOUR PACK AG E (LISTE D ON LE FT) HOM E PICKUP & RETURN SE RVICE B egin your tour with a convenient, professional pickup at your front door. Home pickup and return service is available if you live within 50 miles of a major metro airport. If you live beyond 50 miles, call us to see if service is available in your area.

ROUN DTRIP AIRFARE A irfare can be added to all tour packages upon request. You will purchase the airline luggage fee for one checked bag at the airports on the day of departure & return. If you have airline mileage, TSA KTN or Global Entry numbers, please mention at the time of reservation. If you prefer to book your own airfare, you will then meet the tour at the destination.

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LEVEL OF ACTIVITY 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 cannot provide individual assistance for guests using wheelchairs. For guests requiring this individual assistance, a companion must accompany the guest to provide this assistance. If you have any questions about a specific tour’s level of activity, please call us to help you discern whether a tour's activity level is suitable for you. As always, our main concern is your well-being. A numerical rating for level of activity is listed for every tour and activity level descriptions are listed below along with corresponding numerical ratings. ACTIVIT Y LEVEL: 1 2 3

Walking or standing for up to 15 minutes at a time; climbing some stairs; boarding a motorcoach. ACTIVIT Y LEVEL:

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Walking or standing for up to 30 minutes at a time; some uneven terrain; climbing some stairs; boarding various modes of transportation including a motorcoach. ACTIVIT Y LEVEL:

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Walking or standing for up to 45 minutes at a time; uneven terrain and/or cobblestones; climbing some stairs; boarding various modes of transportation including a motorcoach.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? INVOICE After you make your reservation, we will send an invoice to your email showing what you have paid, your remaining balance, and the final payment due date. If you purchased Travel Insurance, you will receive an email with a link to the policy.

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!

TOUR DOCUMENTS SENT 1 MONTH PRIOR TO DEPARTURE About 1 month prior to the departure date of your tour, we will email you all of tour documents which will provide important information about your upcoming journey.

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