2024 Winter/Spring Tour Catalog

2024 WINTER / SPRING 2024

We are

2 GENERATIONS, 35 YEARS, THOUSANDS OF TRAVELERS, COUNTLESS MEMORIES.

IN 1988 JOE CONROY HAD A DREAM of leading fellow passionate travelers to discover America’s beauty and fascinating history.

Joe’s dream has come true. Over the past 35 years we’ve led thousands of travelers on tours to the most beautiful places in North America. In 2016, Joe’s oldest son, JD Conroy, joined American Classic Tours with a dream of growing his father’s business.

Over the last 8 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.

The American Classic Tours story is characterized by passion, hard-work, longtime employees, loyal travelers, and family, making it a realization of the American Dream. Joe and JD could not be more excited for the next 35 years of American Classic Tours.

JOIN OUR TRAVEL FAMILY!

“Family Business” means much more to us than just the fact that we are a family-owned and operated business. American Classic Tours, more than anything else, is a Travel Family – a community of likeminded people who love adventure, love to learn, and love to have fun together. This genuine camaraderie and fellowship enhances every tour experience. Join

American Classic

THE ART OF TRAVEL

A great tour is a work of art. Like a classic painting, a great tour features all of the elements to make it a masterpiece. Our

Classic Difference

PEACE OF MIND

Our tours provide a worry-free, well-paced experience that allows you to relax and immerse yourself in the beauty of your destination. Right from the start, you will have peace of mind when traveling with us.

HEART AND SOUL

We execute each tour with heart and soul. Our experienced tour directors will accompany you along the way — from the very beginning of your tour to the final farewell. Personable and dependable, our tour directors are passionate about travel and are eager to guide you throughout our American landscape. — —

UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY

Not only do we include more in our tours, what we do include is of the highest quality. With over 30 years of experience, we feature only the best of the best on our tours. Our uncompromising commitment to the finer things in life results in memorable 5 star travel experiences.

THE AMERICAN CLASSIC EXPERIENCE

Included in Your

UPSCALE & EXPERIENTIAL LODGING

Whether you’re staying at Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel, the Hotel Monteleone in the heart of New Orleans French Quarter or the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac in Quebec, our tours feature many hotel properties that are attractions in-and-of-themselves.

THE BEST TOUR DIRECTORS IN THE INDUSTRY

From the beginning of the tour until you arrive back home, your American Classic Tour Director will be with you to make sure all the details of your tour are taken care of. Caring and compassionate yet responsible and dependable, an American Classic Tour Director is a special person who will go the extra mile to ensure a successful and memorable tour experience.

ATTRACTIONS

From Presidential Libraries to National Parks to Broadway Theater, our tours feature premier attractions and entertainment. Our holistic approach to travel gives you a complete view of your destination as you learn about its history, culture, geography, flora & fauna, architecture, industry, agriculture and cuisine. All attractions and admissions are included in the price of the tour.

DELUXE MOTORCOACH TRANSPORTATION

Leave the driving to us. Travel in the comfort of deluxe motorcoaches.

FINE-DINING

Most meals are included on the tour and are fine dining experiences with choices of entrees to satisfy individual tastes.

PREMIER LOCAL GUIDES

Along with your American Classic Tour Director, you’ll be joined by premier local guides on your journey. Whether you’re touring New York City or scenic countrysides, our articulate, intelligent, and informative local guides bring their hometowns to life.

LUGGAGE HANDLING

Leave the heavy lifting to the bell staff. When you arrive at our hotels, your luggage will be delivered to your room.

TIPS ALL TIPS INCLUDED

Tips to your American Classic Tour Director & motorcoach operator are included in tour package. Rest assured, there’s no “passing the hat” for tips.

Your Tour

Now with easy add-ons:

Home Pickup & Return

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Airfare

Travel Insurance

ADD-ONS: EASY AS 1-2-3

1 . HOME PICKUP & RETURN: Begin 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.

2. AIRFARE:

Airfare can be added to all tour packages upon request. If you prefer to book your own airfare, you will then meet the tour at the destination.

3. TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Travel Insurance may be added to all tour packages.

To add-on home pickup, airfare and travel insurance, please call us at 847.548.3333 for pricing. One of our trip specialists will be happy to assist you. It’s as easy as 1-2-3.

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But don't take our word for it, see what our travelers have to say about their American Classic Tours Experience...

This is a top of the line tour company. Although I’d had three previous tours of Washington DC, the American Classic Tour surpassed all the others, in the knowledge dispensed. Their employees go the extra mile to handle any difficulties that may arise during your travels. The accommodations and dining selections are always top notch; but my favorite service is their home door pick up and return, with all the tips included. We make a lot of travel friends with this group. So many repeat customers is a testimony to the excellent service of this company.

— Margo

I have taken many tours with American Classic Tours and I highly recommend this company. As I write this I am on the Autumn in the Adirondacks tour. Every trip leader has been has been so caring and they really know the areas we go to and and take excellent care of us. Our tour guide is JD and he is excellent at what he does! I'm now working on what tours to schedule for next year.

— Jerri

The Canadian Rockies aboard the Rocky Mountaineer was one the best tours we have ever taken. The tour director was always ready to answer questions and help in any way possible. Taking a vacation without worrying about transportation, tipping, luggage handling, what to eat and where to eat (always the best place) made this a worry free tour. Just sit back, relax, enjoy and be pampered. What a way to travel!

— Barbara

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

— Marilyn

The Canadian Rockies Adventure far exceeded my expectations. The care for details is always evident in your tours with wonderful accommodations & included gourmet meals. The sights were spectacular and fun to enjoy by coach, boats, gondola, Snocoach and of course the famous Rocky Mountaineer. As a single traveler I’ve always felt safe and included by so many likeminded fun loving people. I’m looking forward to more adventures.

— Nancy

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

— Shirley

We just returned from the Rose Parade tour. It was a great trip from getting picked up on December 28 to getting home. Friends of ours here in Sun City in Huntley, IL, had told us to expect nothing but the best ... and it was. Now we can look forward to our next trip.

— Curt

This is a great tour company. I have been on five of their tours. It is amazing how they schedule fun activities and great places to visit. Their schedule falls into place like a perfect puzzle. Great teamwork from the people in the office and the tour guide. Highly recommend The Great Pacific Northwest tour.

— Jane

Countless 5 star reviews...

I just finished my second tour with this company — this one to Maine with JD. I cannot say enough great things about the entire experience. Everything from start to finish was done beautifully. JD was an excellent guide, and he was always one step ahead making sure everything went smoothly. The only suggestion I can make is to the people reading this —book a tour with American Classic!

— Andee

We have done two trips with ACT — New Mexico and Crossing Lake Michigan with Blueberry Picking. Both of our Tour Managers were awesome. We stayed at the best hotels and were served awesome dinners. We really like that tips and extras are included.

— Helen

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.

— Michael

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

— Beverly

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

— Patricia

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This catalog features our tour offerings through the winter and spring of 2024. Stay tuned this summer as our full edition 2024 Tour Catalog will hit mailboxes highlighting all of our tour offerings in 2024 including summer, autumn and the holiday season!

HAWAII January 30 – February 9, 2024

YOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1 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. Sheraton Waikiki Beach for 3 nights. Dinner at hotel.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

ê Pearl Harbor & Arizona Memorial

ê Iolani Palace

ê Punchbowl National Cemetery

ê Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise

ê Polynesian Cultural Center

ê Waimea Canyon

ê Opaekaa Falls

ê Wailua River Cruise

ê Fern Grotto

ê Iao Valley & Iao Needle

ê Heritage Gardens

ê Haleakala National Park

ê Kula Upcountry District

ê Lahaina Whale Watching Cruise

ê Wailele Polynesian Luau

ê 3 Oceanside Resorts

DAY 2 Breakfast. Visit historic Pearl 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.”

DAY 4 Breakfast. We’ll take a short flight to Kauai — the Garden Isle. Guided tour through Waimea Canyon — “the Grand Canyon of the Pacific” — a natural wonder creating an incredible canvas of colors from the red bedrock. Arrive at the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort for a 2 night stay. Dinner.

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 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 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.

DAY 7 Breakfast. Full day tour of Haleakala National Park including Kula Upcountry District. Haleakala Visitor Center & the Volcano Summit.

DAY 8 Breakfast. Free morning to enjoy resort, amenities and Ka’anapali Beach. Afternoon in Lahaina. Enjoy a whale watching cruise.

DAY 9 Breakfast. Free day to enjoy the beach & Maui. Farewell dinner at the Wailele Polynesian Luau at the Westin Maui.

DAY 10 Breakfast. Tour ends.

LUXURIOUS, OCEANSIDE RESORTS

HAWAII

January 30 – February 9, 2024

PRICES: $6,598 Double Occupancy per Person

$8,298 Single Occupancy per Person

DEPOSIT: $2,000 Per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 9/25/2023

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

ê 9 nights hotel accommodations

ê 15 meals: 9 breakfasts & 6 dinners

ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE: To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

1 2 3

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

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

DEATH VALLEY & JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARKS

DESERT OASIS

January 17 – 25, 2024

February 4 – 12, 2024

YOUR ITINERARY

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.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

ê Bellagio Hotel & Fountains

ê Hoover Dam

ê Lake Mead National Recreation Area Cruise

ê Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

ê Inn at Death Valley

ê Death Valley National Park

ê Westin Resort & Spa of Rancho Mirage

ê Guided Tour of Palm Springs

ê Mt. San Jacinto Aerial Tram

ê Joshua Tree National Park

ê Tram Tour of the Living Desert

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.

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.

DAY 9 Breakfast. Tour ends.

DESERT OASIS

ê January 17 – 25, 2024

ê February 4 – 12, 2024

PRICES: $5,298 Double Occupancy per Person

$6,198 Single Occupancy per Person

DEPOSIT: $1,500 per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 10/15/2023

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

ê 8 nights hotel accommodations

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

ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE: To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

1 2 3

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.

FLORIDA KEYS & MIAMI

February 5 – 12, 2024

YOUR ITINERARY

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

Miami Key Largo Islamorada Key West

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

ê President Truman's Little White House

ê Scenic Drive on Overseas Highway

ê Theater of the Sea Marine Park

ê Guided Tour of Key West

ê Southernmost Point of USA

ê Visit Ernest Hemingway’s Home

ê Mallory Square Sunset Celebration

ê Everglades Alligator Farm

ê Robert’s Shake & Fruit Stand

ê Guided Tour of Miami

ê Vizcaya Mansion

ê Oceanside Reefhouse Resort Key Largo

ê DoubleTree Grand Key West

ê Oceanside Marriott Hollywood Beach

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 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.

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.

FLORIDA KEYS & MIAMI

February 5 – 12, 2024

PRICES: $4,198 Double Occupancy per Person

$5,398 Single Occupancy per Person

DEPOSIT: $1,000 per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 11/3/2023

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

ê 7 nights hotel accommodations

ê 13 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 5 dinners

ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE:

To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

1 2 3

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.

MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISE

March 17 – 26, 2024

YOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1 Welcome to Memphis, Tennessee! Arrive at the Peabody Memphis for a 1 night stay. Dinner.

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

SHORE EXCURSION: 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.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

ê Deluxe Veranda Staterooms

ê Shore Excursions in Ports of Call

ê Regionally Inspired Fine Dining & Complimentary Wine and Beer

ê Broadway-Caliber Entertainment

ê Riverlorian Lectures Onboard

ê Guided Tour of Memphis & Beale Street

ê Elvis Presley’s Graceland

ê B.B. King Museum & Club Ebony

ê Vicksburg National Military Park

ê Antebellum Natchez & St. Francisville

ê Baton Rouge, Louisiana

ê Nottoway, Houmas & Oak Alley Plantations

ê Guided Tour of New Orleans

ê Landmark Hotel Monteleone in French Quarter

DAY 4 Vicksburg, Mississippi

SHORE EXCURSION: 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

SHORE EXCURSION: Charming Natchez (1716) is the oldest city on the Mississippi River and known for elegance, hospitality and impressive preservation of history. Enjoy unique shops and restaurants and explore Rosalie Mansion, Johnson Museum, Stanton Hall, King’s Tavern, and Magnolia Hall.

DAY 6 St. Francisville, Louisiana

SHORE EXCURSION: St. Francisville today is a testament to the lifestyle of a bygone era with over 140 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. This quaint town is situated on the bluffs of the Mississippi River. Visit Royal Street, Old Market Hall, West Feliciana Museum and Grace Episcopal Church.

DAY 7 Baton Rouge, Louisiana

SHORE EXCURSION: Baton Rouge. Explore the

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.

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 Oak Alley Plantation, Louisiana.

SHORE EXCURSION: Grand Southern Plantation Tour. Journey through sugar cane fields to tour Houmas House and gardens with a southern-style lunch there. Next, visit Oak Alley Plantation including The Slavery Exhibits, as well as the impressive alley of 300 year old live oaks.

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.

MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISE

March 17 – 26, 2024

PRICES: $5,998 Double Occupancy per Person

$8,498 Single Occupancy per Person

DEPOSIT: $2,000 per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 9/5/2023

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

ê 9 nights accommodations

ê 23 meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 8 dinners

ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE: To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

1 2 3

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.

Enjoy Gourmet Meals Aboard the Ship

Take in World-Class Entertainment in the Grand Saloon

Dine in the Lovely J. M. White Dining Room

SAVANNAH & CHARLESTON

YOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1 Welcome to Charleston, South Carolina. Arrive at The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel for 3 nights. Dinner in Charleston.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

ê Charleston Carriage Tour

ê Fort Sumter Cruise

ê Drayton Hall

ê Magnolia Gardens

ê Beaufort

ê Parris Island Marine Base

ê Hilton Head Island

ê Dolphin Watching Cruise

ê Jekyll Island

ê Savannah Guided Tour

ê Davenport House

ê 3-Night Stay at Mills House

ê 2-Night Stay at Omni Hilton Head Island Resort

ê 2-Night Stay at DoubleTree Savannah Historic District

DAY 2 Breakfast. Cruise through Charleston’s historic harbor to Fort Sumter. Learn about the major events which led to the outbreak of America’s Civil War on this fully narrated tour with time to explore the fort & museum. Sit back as the grace of Charleston comes alive on a carriage tour through one of the best preserved, grandest historic districts of any city in the country. View the southern charm of Charleston in its beautiful homes, historic shrines, old churches, lovely gardens, winding streets, and intricate iron lace gateways. Dinner in Charleston.

DAY 3 Breakfast. Guided tour of Drayton Hall ca 1738. This Georgian Palladian House is in its original condition surrounded by beautiful live oaks. Visit Magnolia Gardens ca. 1676 — oldest public gardens in America. Tour home, ride the tram to view blooming flowers and wetlands & enjoy box lunch. Free time during the late afternoon and evening exploring the charms of the Charleston Historic Market District.

DAY 4 Breakfast. Guided tour of Beaufort, SC — haven to many preserved antebellum homes. Visit Parris Island Marine Base where 20,000 men and 2,000 women complete training each year. Journey to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and arrive at the lovely Omni Oceanfront for 2 nights. Dinner at the resort.

DAY 5 Breakfast. Dolphin Watching Ocean Cruise. Free

time to explore Harbor Town, stroll the ocean beach and enjoy resort amenities.

DAY 6 Breakfast. Tram tour of Jekyll Island and lunch at historic Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Arrive at the DoubleTree Savannah Historic District for 2 nights. Free evening.

DAY 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.

SAVANNAH & CHARLESTON

ê March 5 – 12, 2024

ê March 19 – 26, 2024

PRICES: $3,698 Double Occupancy per Person

$4,698 Single Occupancy per Person

DEPOSIT: $1,000 per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 90 Days Prior to Departure

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

ê 7 nights hotel accommodations

ê 13 meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunch & 4 dinners

ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE: To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.

ACTIVITY LEVEL: 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.

1 2 3

ST. AUGUSTINE February 17 – 23, 2024

ST. AUGUSTINE

February 17 – 23, 2024

PRICES: $3,698 Double Occupancy per Person

$4,598 Single Occupancy per Person

DEPOSIT: $1,000 per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 11/15/2023

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

ê 6 nights hotel accommodations

ê 12 meals: 6 breakfasts & 6 dinners

ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE:

To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

ê Embassy Suites Oceanfront

ê Nightly Cocktail Receptions

ê Guided Tour of Old Town St. Augustine

YOUR ITINERARY

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

DAY 2 Breakfast. Tour the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral. Arrive at Embassy Suites Oceanfront 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.

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

DAY 4 Breakfast. Tour St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime 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.

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.

ê Flagler College

ê Historic St. George Street

ê Fountain of Youth

ê Castillo de San Marcos Fort

ê Lightner Art Museum

ê Waterfront Cruise

ê Alhambra Dinner Theater

ê Alligator Farm & Zoological Park

ê Marineland Dolphin Adventure

ê Kennedy Space Center

DAY 7 Breakfast. Tour ends.

YOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1 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).

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. Free time before the parade to visit the Dutch Marktplaats at the Civic Center. Discover Dutch food, crafts, stage entertainment and more! Afterward enjoy viewing the parade from your reserved seating.

HOLLAND TULIP FESTIVAL

May 9 – 11, 2024

PRICES: $1,098 Double Occupancy per Person

$1,398 Single Occupancy per Person

DEPOSIT: $600 per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 2/20/2024

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

ê 2 nights hotel accommodations

ê 5 meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners

ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE: To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

1 2 3

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

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

ê Veldheer Tulip Gardens

ê De Klomp Wooden Shoes

ê Delftware Factory

ê The Famous Muziekparade

ê De Zwaan Dutch Windmill

ê Frederik Meijer Gardens

ê Ford Presidential Museum

ê Tulip Time Festival Show

ê Guided City Tour of Holland

ê Tour of Historic Pillar Church

ê Dutch Marktplaats

ê Holland’s Tulip Lanes

HOLLAND TULIP FESTIVAL

May 9 – 11, 2024

NEW ORLEANS

April 15 – 19, 2024

April 22 – 26, 2024

YOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1 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 includes the central business district, Jackson Square, above ground cemeteries, warehouse district, Bayou St. John, Garden District and the famous French Quarter architecture & more! Dinner and jazz entertainment on the S.S. Natchez — an authentic sternwheeler cruising the Mississippi River.

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

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

ê French Quarter Royal Carriage Tour

ê Dinner Cruise aboard the SS Natchez

ê Guided Tour of New Orleans

ê Mardi Gras World

ê Honey Island Swamp Tour

ê Café au lait & beignets at famous Café du Monde

ê New Orleans School of Cooking

ê Dinner at the Court of Two Sisters

ê Dinner at Brennan’s

ê Houmas House Sugar Plantation

ê World War II National Museum

ê 4-Night Stay at Hotel Monteleone in French Quarter

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 NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM

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.

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.

NEW ORLEANS

April 15 – 19, 2024 ê  April 22 – 26, 2024

PRICES: $2,498 Double Occupancy per Person

$3,198 Single Occupancy per Person

DEPOSIT: $1,000 per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 1/2/2024

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

ê 4 nights hotel accommodations

ê 8 meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 3 dinners

ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE: To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

1 2 3

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.

Monterey

CALIFORNIA COAST

April 18 – 26, 2024

YOUR ITINERARY

San Francisco

California

Pebble Beach

Big Sur

Morro Bay

Nevada

Hearst Castle

San Luis Obispo

Solvang Santa Barbara

Malibu Los Angeles

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

ê Pacific Coast Highway 1

ê Big Sur

ê Hearst Castle

ê Golden Gate Bridge

ê San Francisco

ê Santa Barbara

ê Los Angeles & Hollywood

ê Paramount Studios

ê Danish Solvang

ê Wine Country

ê Morro Rock

ê Monterey Cannery Row

ê Old Santa Barbara Mission

ê Fisherman’s Wharf

ê San Francisco Bay Cruise

ê 17 Mile Drive & Pebble Beach

ê Lone Cypress

ê Santa Monica Pier

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.

DAY 4 Breakfast. View the stunning Morro Rock in the Pacific Ocean. Guided tour of the majestic Hearst Castle atop the coastal mountains overlooking the Pacific at San Simeon. Dinner.

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.

CALIFORNIA COAST

April 18 – 26, 2024

PRICES: $4,198 Double Occupancy per Person

$4,998 Single Occupancy per Person

DEPOSIT: $1,500 per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 1/5/2024

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

ê 8 nights hotel accommodations

ê 14 meals: 8 breakfasts & 6 dinners

ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE: To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

1 2 3

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.

CHESAPEAKE BAY, COLONIAL VIRGINIA & WASHINGTON DC

AMERICAN HERITAGE

April 16 – 24, 2024

MD DE Washington, D.C. Mt. Vernon Skyland Resort

Virginia

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

ê Virginia International Military Tattoo

ê Colonial Williamsburg

ê Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello

ê George Washington’s Mount Vernon

ê Historic Jamestown

ê Yorktown American Revolution Museum

ê Fort McHenry Baltimore

ê Charming Annapolis

ê United States Naval Academy

ê First Landing Cross

ê Old Cape Henry Lighthouse

ê Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

ê Chesapeake Bay Bridge

ê Shenandoah National Park

ê Guided Tour of Washington DC

ê Virginia Beach

YOUR ITINERARY

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.

DAY 4 Breakfast. Tour Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello Estate in the beautiful hills of Virginia. Arrive at Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel for a 2-night stay. Dinner.

DAY 5 Breakfast. Guided tour of historic Jamestown Settlement established in 1607. Take a step back in time & experience Colonial Williamsburg.

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

“The hotels and all services were top notch. I went on the Chesapeake Bay tour and covered more sites and history than I had thought I would. JD the tour director knew everyone’s names and gave us a lot of pertinent information about each location we visited. This was a totally no stress trip! I am planning my next tours with American Classic Tours. I would rate this company ten 5 stars if I could!”

— Lynn, April 2019

VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL MILITARY TATTOO

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.

DAY 8 Breakfast. Guided tour of the charming, historic town of Annapolis including United States Naval Academy. See Chesapeake Bay’s iconic screwpile lighthouses on a bay cruise with box lunch on board. Dinner.

DAY 9

Breakfast. Tour Fort McHenry — the site of a Battle in the War of 1812 and the birthplace of the StarSpangled Banner. Tour ends.

AMERICAN HERITAGE

April 16 – 24, 2024

PRICES: $3,998 Double Occupancy per Person

$4,998 Single Occupancy per Person

DEPOSIT: $1,000 per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 1/15/2024

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

ê 8 nights hotel accommodations

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

ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE: To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

1 2 3

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.

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.

AMERICAN TRADITION

April 30 – May 7, 2024

YOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1 Welcome to Washington DC. Arrive at Washington Hilton at Dupont Circle for a 3-night stay. Dinner.

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.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

ê Guided Tour of Washington DC

ê Arlington National Cemetery

ê Smithsonian Museums

ê Nightlight Tour of Washington DC Monuments

ê Dinner at Filomena’s Ristorante

ê Guided Tour of Philadelphia

ê The Liberty Bell

ê Independence Hall

ê Congress Hall

ê Christ Church & Burial Ground

ê Society Hill

ê Valley Forge

ê Black Powder Tavern

ê The Cyclorama of Gettysburg

ê Gettysburg Visitor Center & Museum

ê Gettysburg Battlefield Guided Tour

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 LovePhiladelphia, 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 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.

DAY 6 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. 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

April 30 – May 7, 2024

PRICES: $3,998 Double Occupancy per Person

$4,998 Single Occupancy per Person

DEPOSIT: $1,000 per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 1/15/2024

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

ê 7 nights hotel accommodations

ê 14 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 6 dinners

ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE: To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

1 2 3

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.

YOSEMITE, KINGS CANYON & SEQUOIA

CALIFORNIA NATIONAL PARKS

May 15 – 22, 2024

May 22 – 29, 2024

YOUR ITINERARY

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.

Kings Canyon National Park Yosemite National Park

Sequoia National Park

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

ê California State Capitol Building

ê World Peace Rose Garden

ê Yosemite National Park

ê Mariposa Grove

ê Sequoia National Park

ê General Sherman Tree

ê Kings Canyon National Park

ê General Grant Tree

ê California’s Central Valley

ê Tour at Hillmar Cheese Factory

ê Guided Tour of San Francisco

ê Golden Gate Bridge

ê San Francisco Bay Cruise

ê 2-Night Stay at Westin St. Francis

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. Visit Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias in Yosemite National Park. Box lunch. Arrive at Wuksachi Lodge in the Sequoia National Park for a 2-night stay. Dinner at lodge with a Living History Performance of stories relating to “Life Under the Big Trees.”

DAY 5 Breakfast. Guided tour of Sequoia National Park with a naturalist guide featuring Giant Forest Grove & General Sherman Tree, Big Tree Trail at Round Meadow, box lunch, Kings Canyon National Park, General Grant Tree & Grant Grove Village. Return to lodge with dinner.

DAY 6 Breakfast. Lunch & tour at Hillmar Chesese Factory. Arrive at the luxurious San Francisco Marriott Union Square for a 2-night stay. This hotel is a vibrant destination in San Francisco.

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).

DAY 7 Breakfast. Guided tour of San Francisco with picture stop at the Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy free time exploring Fisherman’s Wharf. Board the Blue & Gold Fleet vessel for a cruise on San Francisco Bay with incredible views & interesting narration. Dinner.

DAY 8 Breakfast. Tour ends.

CALIFORNIA NATIONAL PARKS

May 15 – 22, 2024 ê  May 22 – 29, 2024

PRICES: $4,298 Double Occupancy per Person

$5,298 Single Occupancy per Person

DEPOSIT: $1,500 per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 1/10/2024

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

ê 7 nights hotel accommodations

ê 16 meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 5 dinners

ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE: To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

1 2 3

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.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN SPRINGTIME

April 19 – 25, 2024

YOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1 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 “Lunch & Lyrics” 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

ê Great Smoky Mountains National Park

ê Dolly Parton’s DreamMore Resort

ê Dollywood

ê Blue Ridge Mountains

ê Biltmore Estate

ê Biltmore Festival of Flowers

ê Opryland Resort

ê Grand Ole Opry Show

ê Ryman Auditorium

ê Country Music Hall of Fame

ê Nashville Songwriter Program

ê Guided tour of Nashville

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

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.

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.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN SPRINGTIME

April 19 – 25, 2024

PRICES: $2,998 Double Occupancy per Person

$3,898 Single Occupancy per Person

DEPOSIT: $1,000 per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 1/15/2024

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

ê 6 nights hotel accommodations

ê 12 meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 5 dinners

ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE: To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

1 2 3

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.

FEATURING A 3-NIGHT STAY AT THE GRAND HOTEL

MACKINAC ISLAND

May 30 – June 4, 2024

MACKINAC ISLAND

May 30 – June 4, 2024

ê June 1 – 6, 2024

PRICES: $2,998 Double Occupancy per Person

$3,898 Single Occupancy per Person

DEPOSIT: $800 Per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 2/25/2024

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

ê 5 nights hotel accommodations

ê 12 meals: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 5 dinners

ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE:

To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

1 2 3

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.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

ê 3-Night stay at the Grand Hotel

ê 3 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners at the Grand Hotel

ê History Presentation of the Grand Hotel

ê Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

June 1 – 6, 2024

YOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1 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.

DAY 3 Breakfast at the Grand Hotel. Discover the island on a narrated Island Carriage Tour. Free afternoon to enjoy the many fine amenities of the Grand Hotel. Dinner at the Grand Hotel.

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

ê Gerald Ford Presidential Museum

ê Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

DAY 6 Breakfast. Visit the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids. Narrated tram tour & lunch at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Tour ends.

ê Carriage Ride Tour of Mackinac Island

YOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1 Welcome to New York City, NY! Arrive at Sheraton New York Hotel, Manhattan for a 4-night stay near Broadway. Dinner in New York City.

DAY 2 Breakfast. Guided tour of New York City: Central Park, Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Broadway Theater District, Times Square, Ground Zero, Lower Manhattan, Wall Street, Chinatown & more. Dinner at Carmines in New York City. Evening Theater Production TBA.

DAY 3 Breakfast. Enjoy stunning views from the Empire State Building. “Broadway Classroom” — a unique workshop that will enhance your Broadway experience. A cast member and musician who are part of the Broadway Production you will be seeing that evening will teach the choreography, staging and music. Evening Broadway Theater Production TBA.

DAY 4 Breakfast. Ferry to Ellis Island where more than 12 million immigrants entered the United States from 1892 to 1924. Explore the Ellis Island Immigration Museum which gives voice to the immigrants themselves. Visit Liberty Island to view the Statue of Liberty. Dinner. Evening Broadway Theater Production TBA.

DAY 5 Breakfast. Visit National September 11 Memorial & Museum. Tour ends.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

ê 3 Broadway Shows

ê Guided Tour of New York City

ê Central Park

ê Fifth Avenue

ê Times Square

NEW YORK CITY THEATRE

May 8 – 12, 2024

ê May 15 – 19, 2024

PRICES: $3,398 Double Occupancy per Person

$4,298 Single Occupancy per Person

DEPOSIT: $1,000 per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 2/1/2024

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

ê 4 nights hotel accommodations

ê 7 meals: 4 breakfasts & 3 dinners

ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE:

To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

1 2 3

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.

ê 9/11 Memorial & Museum

ê Ellis Island

ê Broadway Classroom

ê Empire State Building

ê 4-Night Stay at Sheraton Manhattan

ê Liberty Island

NEW YORK CITY THEATRE

BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS

May 28 – June 3, 2024

YOUR ITINERARY

Wyoming South Dakota

Spearfish Canyon

Deadwood Rapid City

Mt. Rushmore Badlands National Park

Custer State Park

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

ê Mount Rushmore

ê The Black Hills

ê Badlands National Park

ê Spearfish Canyon

ê 1880’s Train Ride

ê Deadwood’s 1890s Main Street

ê Custer State Park Game Lodge

ê Wall Drug

ê Buffalo Jeep Safari

ê Crazy Horse Memorial

ê Sylvan Lake

ê Iron Mountain

ê Keystone

ê Bluebell Canyon

ê Cowboy Cookout & Entertainment

ê The Mammoth Site

ê Wind Cave National Park

October 2 – 8, 2024

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. View Bridal Veil Falls, Little Spearfish Falls, & Roughlock Falls. 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 the largest buffalo herd in North America. Keep your eyes open for bighorn sheep, mountain goats, antelope, deer, elk and turkey. Visit the Crazy Horse Memorial. Dinner at the lodge. Mount Rushmore Evening Illumination.

DAY 5 Breakfast. Explore The Mammoth Site, a museum and paleontological site near Hot Springs, South Dakota. Visit Wind Cave National Park. Dinner.

DAY 6 Breakfast. Visit Mount Rushmore. Black Hills guided tour: Iron Mountain, Keystone, Sylvan Lake. Old fashioned hayride to Mountain Meadow Blue Bell Canyon for Chuckwagon Dinner & musical entertainment.

DAY 7 Breakfast. Tour ends.

BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS

May 28 – June 3, 2024

ê  October 2 – 8, 2024

PRICES: $3,298 Double Occupancy per Person

$3,998 Single Occupancy per Person

DEPOSIT: $1,000 Per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: Due 120 days prior to departure.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

ê 6 nights hotel accommodations

ê 12 meals: 6 breakfasts & 6 dinners

ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE: To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

1 2 3

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.

SOUTHWEST NATIONAL PARKS

May 16 – 24, 2024

September 13 – 21, 2024

September 26 – October 4, 2024

YOUR ITINERARY

Las Vegas

Zion

Salt Lake City Lake Powell

Nevada Utah CO NM California AZ

Arches National Park Monument Valley Grand Canyon

DAY 1 Welcome to Salt Lake City, Utah! Arrive at Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City for a one night stay. Dinner.

Canyonlands Bryce Canyon

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.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

ê Guided Tour of Salt Lake City

ê Utah State Capitol Building

ê Arches National Park

ê Dead Horse State Park

ê Canyonlands National Park

ê Monument Valley & Navajo Nation

ê Lake Powell Cruise

ê Lake Powell Resort

ê Glen Canyon Dam

ê Navajo Bridge & Vermilion Cliffs

ê Grand Canyon National Park

ê Bryce Canyon National Park

ê Zion National Park

ê Las Vegas

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

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

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.

SOUTHWEST NATIONAL PARKS

ê May 16 – 24, 2024

ê September 13 – 21, 2024

ê September 26 – October 4, 2024

PRICES: $4,398 Double Occupancy per Person

$5,398 Single Occupancy per Person

DEPOSIT: $1,500 per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: Due 120 days prior to departure.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

ê 8 nights hotel accommodations

ê 16 meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 7 dinners

ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE: To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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.

June 4 – 17, 2024

Alaska Fairbanks Anchorage

National Park

Haines

British Columbia

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

ê Tanana Valley Gold Dredge Tour

ê Chena River Cruise

ê Denali National Park

ê Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour

ê Visit Dog Sled Team Kennel

ê Mt. Denali (Highest Peak in US)

ê Scenic Train Excursion to Anchorage

ê Guided Tour of Anchorage

ê Lake Hood & Earthquake Park

ê Wild Alaska Salmon Bake

ê White Pass Summit Scenic Railroad

ê Mendenhall Glacier & Orca Point

ê Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

ê Cruise the Inside Passage

ê Guided Tour of Vancouver

YOUR ITINERARY

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 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.

DAY 6 Breakfast. Anchorage guided city tour including Earthquake Park and Lake Hood. Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see wildlife up close & personal. Arrive in the coastal city of Whittier to board MS Nieuw Amsterdam to begin a 7-day cruise.

DAY 7 Day at sea aboard Holland

7 DAY CRUISE OF ALASKA’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.

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.

DAY 10 Juneau. Shore Excursion: Best of Juneau! Mendenhall Glacier and Wild Alaska Salmon Bake at Salmon Creek. All meals included.

DAY 11 Ketchikan. Shore Excursion: Explore Misty Fjords National Monument described by John Muir as the “Yosemite of the North.” All meals included.

DAY 12 Narrated cruise through the Inside Passage. All meals included.

DAY 13 Breakfast. Vancouver, BC, Canada guided city tour. Arrive at Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver. Dinner.

DAY 14 Breakfast. Tour ends.

ALASKA

June 4 – 17, 2024

PRICES: $8,598 Double Occupancy per Person

$11,998 Single Occupancy per Person

DEPOSIT: $2,000 per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 12/20/2023

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

ê 13 night accommodations

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

ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE: To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

1 2 3

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.

PASSPORT BOOK REQUIRED

CANADIAN ROCKIES

ê

September 7 – 16, 2024

YOUR ITINERARY

Washington Kamloops

Jasper Lake Louise Ban

Columbia Icefield Calgary

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. See Banff’s unique Hoodoo Rock formations, Surprise Corner, and Tunnel Mountain Drive. Climb to the top of Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola. Savor 360-degree views of Banff’s beautiful mountains. Arrive at the Banff Moose Hotel for a 2-night stay. Dinner.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

ê Rocky Mountaineer Gold Leaf Service

ê Gondola Ride atop Sulphur Mountain

ê Banff National Park

ê Gourmet Lunch at Fairmont Lake Louise

ê Moraine Lake

ê Columbian Icefield Tour

ê Ice Explorer Ride Atop Glaciers

ê Jasper National Park

ê Athabasca Falls

ê Maligne Canyon

ê Yoho National Park

ê Cascade Mountains

ê Fairmont Palliser Calgary

ê Victoria Glacier

ê Guided Tour of Vancouver

DAY 3 Breakfast. Full day of sightseeing traveling along the Bow Valley Parkway to Johnston Canyon. Enjoy lunch at the famous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. See Moraine Lake and the Valley of The Ten Peaks, Victoria Glacier, Yoho National Park, Emerald Lake and Takakkaw Falls. Arrive back into Banff in the late 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 the Whistler’s Inn Jasper for a two night stay. Dinner.

DAY 5 Breakfast. See Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, Maligne Canyon, and Athabasca viewpoint as you explore Jasper National Park. Dinner.

DAY 6 Travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops with Gold Leaf Service. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you travel between the glacier and

ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOLD LEAF SERVICE

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!

snow-capped peaks, over mountains and through tunnels. See the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon and Rogers Pass. Overnight in Kamloops.

DAY 7 Journey to Vancouver aboard Rocky Mountaineer with Gold Leaf Service. See dramatic changes in scenery, from the desertlike 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.

CANADIAN

June 1 – 10, 2024

ROCKIES

ê September 7 – 16, 2024

PRICES: $7,298 Double Occupancy per Person

$9,298 Single Occupancy per Person

DEPOSIT: $2,000 per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DATE: 12/5/2023

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

ê 9 night accommodations

ê 19 meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 5 dinners

ê All attractions, tours & admissions, deluxe motorcoach transportation, all tips, taxes & luggage handling, premier local guides, services of your American Classic Tour Director.

ADD AIRFARE, HOME PICKUPS & TRAVEL INSURANCE: To add-on home pickup & return, airfare and/or travel insurance, call us at 847.548.3333 for rates.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

1 2 3

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.

PASSPORT BOOK REQUIRED

Complimentary Wine & Cheese

Exclusive Outdoor Viewing Platform

Gourmet Food crafted by Signature Chefs

HOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION

#1 CHOOSE YOUR TRIP

Flip through this catalog and find your dream destination!

#2 CALL AMERICAN CLASSIC TOURS AT 847.548.3333

One of our trip specialists will be glad to take your reservation over the phone and answer any questions regarding a tour you are considering. Or contact your group leader or travel agent.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

SELECTING A ROOM TYPE

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.

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.

CANCELLATION POLICY

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 Caribbean Cruises, European Ocean Cruises, and European River Cruises. 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.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR?

ê Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation

ê Deluxe Hotel Accommodations

ê Fine-Dining

ê All Attractions, Tours, Admissions

ê Luggage Handling

ê All Tips & Taxes

ê Premier Local Guides

ê American Classic Tour Director

ADD-ONS: EASY AS 1-2-3

1 . HOME PICKUP & RETURN:

Begin 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.

2. AIRFARE:

Airfare can be added to all tour packages upon request. 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.

3. 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.

To add-on home pickup, airfare and travel insurance, please call us at 847.548.3333 for pricing. One of our trip specialists will be happy to assist you. It’s as easy as 1-2-3.

EASY ADD-ONS

ê Home Pickup & Return

ê Airfare

ê Travel Insurance

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 regrets that it cannot provide individual assistance for guests using wheelchairs or motorized scooters. For guests requiring this individual assistance, a companion must accompany the guest to provide this assistance. The level of activity will vary per destination as stated on every tour page of this catalog. 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.

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.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU MAKE A RESERVATION?

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.

or contact your group leader or travel agent

American Classic Tour Director Suzette Horyza at Sleeping Bear Dunes while leading our tour to Mackinac Island.