The Group Travel & Transportation Specialists ISSUE 9
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OCTOBER 2021
ADVENTURE AWAITS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
pages 4-7 DISCOVER DAY-TRIPS There and back again! Check out these exciting day-trip options.
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MULTI-DAY ADVENTURES Departures from BOTH Charleston and Savannah. Get a taste of the United States as you adventure all around the countryside. Immerse yourself in the landscapes of Lancaster. Live history as you experience Washington, DC.
page 10 STAFF PICK
We can't wait to get on the road with you. Join us on one of our favorite adventures!
pages 10-16 HOLIDAY FUN
From day trips to overnights, staged productions to lavish decorations... you are sure to find something to get you into the holiday spirit!!
pages 17-32 NEW FOR 2022!
Take a peek at what we have in store for next year!
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OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO
The best part of going on a trip are the memories that last a lifetime. Check out how much fun our guests are having!
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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KEEPING YOU SAFE Find out how Kelly Tours is applying CDC guidelines for a clean and safe guest experience!
ALL WAYS AMERICA ISSUE NO. 9 OCTOBER 2021
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OCTOBER 12 #14677 $134 PER PERSON
HOPSEWEE PLANTATION
Today, we head to Georgetown, SC to experience southern history at the Hopsewee Plantation. Built circa 1740, 40 years before the Revolutionary War, Hopsewee Plantation was one of the South's major rice plantations and the birthplace of Thomas Lynch, Jr., one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Explore the home room by room, including the two original slave cabins that still stand on the grounds. Then, join Ms. Zenobia Harper, an artist and storyteller on a Gullah tour of the property which focuses on the enslaved Africans who worked the plantation and then flourished into a thriving community and culture known as Gullah, after receiving their freedom. A delicious lunch is included at the River Oak Cottage Tearoom. Finally, we meet our local expert step-on guide for a tour of Georgetown to hear about the town’s 300 years of history. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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NOVEMBER 4 #14855 $139 PER PERSON
THE NEW ILLUMINARIUM ATLANTA, GA
Kelly Tours is excited to offer a trip to the brand new, first of its kind, Illuminarium attraction in Atlanta, GA. “WILD: A Safari Experience” will transport you to the majestic landscape of Africa to come faceto-face with the exotic animals most can only hope to catch a glimpse of on an actual safari. The Illuminarium is brought to life through an unprecedented blend of 4K laser projections, audio beams creating a unique and precise sound experience, in-floor haptics producing realistic sensations such as the ground shaking with an elephant’s stomp and even scent, adding authentic enhancement to this incredibly immersive experience. Continue our safari with a true African Cuisine lunch at the Illuminarium Café, then enjoy some retail therapy as you browse the gift shop before reboarding the coach for the journey home. SAVANNAH DEPARTURE ONLY
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NOVEMBER 13 #14856 $179 PER PERSON
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF FOX THEATRE The much-beloved Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre is back open with its first major show of 2021: Fiddler on the Roof with a 2:00 pm curtain! The original production won ten Tony Awards, including a special Tony for becoming the longestrunning Broadway musical of all time. You’ll be there when the sun rises on this new production with stunning movement and dance from acclaimed choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins. A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. Lunch is included on the way to the show. SAVANNAH DEPARTURE ONLY
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NOVEMBER 28 #14696 $179 PER PERSON
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS. ATLANTA FALCONS
JACKSONVILLE, FL – TIAA BANK FIELD Jump onboard your motorcoach and head south to Jacksonville, FL and the TIAA Bank Field, one of the most fan-friendly and technologically advanced stadiums in the league and home to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars have officially selected Trevor Lawrence as the #1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Pairing Trevor with new Head Coach Urban Meyer will make this football game against the Atlanta Falcons an experience you will not want to miss this season! Find your Section 441 on the East Upper Deck seats and enjoy the many concessionaries before the 1:00 pm kick-off. Enjoy the game as the Jaguars take on the Falcons! After the game, re-board your coach for the journey home.
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OCTOBER 21-23 #14532 $634 SINGLE
$499 DOUBLE
MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
DAY ONE Meet your Kelly Tours coach and tour escort and travel north towards our nation’s capital. We’ll take plenty of rest stops and a stop for lunch (on your own) during our trip, as well as enjoy provided water and snacks on board the coach. Before we enter Woodbridge, Virginia, we break for an included dinner before checking into our hotel for the evening. D DAY TWO Following breakfast, we head into Washington, DC to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture. As the newest member of the Smithsonian Institution, it was established by an Act of Congress in 2003 following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans. It opened on September 24, 2016, to great acclaim. It’s the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. The museum explores what it means to be an American and how American values like resiliency, optimism, and spirituality are reflected in African American history and culture. We’ll enjoy an included dinner this evening followed by a guided illumination tour of Washington, DC’s monuments and memorials. BD DAY THREE After breakfast, we embark on an African American History Tour featuring the community of Cedar Hill, home of Fredrick Douglass, the Mary McLeod Bethune statue, the National Council of Negro Women, and the MLK Memorial. Mid-morning, we depart to return home. B SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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SECOND DEPARTURE ADDED! OCTOBER 28-29 #14778 $419 SINGLE $349 DOUBLE
COLORS OF THE BLUE RIDGE SCENIC RAILWAY DAY ONE Escape into the Blue Ridge Mountains to admire nature’s colors at their best! Our first stop is Dahlonega, the Appalachian town famous for a certain color: gold! Lunch on your own downtown before discovering “There’s gold in that there Dahlonega Gold Museum!” View massive gold nuggets, mine maps, equipment, and learn how in 1849, Dahlonega became the country’s first gold rush town: twenty years before the California Gold Rush. Tonight, we’ll dine at the historic Smith House, which has been doling out delicious family-style country cooking since 1922. As the legend goes, original owner Captain Hall literally struck gold as he broke ground on his home. During a renovation in 2006, an employee punched a hole through the floor directly into a mine shaft! Today, the mineshaft opening is the centerpiece of an exhibit that digs deep into the history of Dahlonega at the Smith House. Spend the night in the nearby town of Helen, GA. D DAY TWO Following breakfast, we head to the town of Blue Ridge, GA to hop on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Southern Living Magazine recently classified the train ride as one of the top five attractions for experiencing fall color. The train snakes through the Chattahoochee National Forest along the beautiful Toccoa River to the mountain town of McCaysville. Here, we enjoy a wonderful lunch nestled in the mountains and free time shopping along Main Street before we board the coach and head back home. B
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STAFF PICK BAH HUMBUG!
DECEMBER 11 #14704 $159 PER PERSON
"A CHRISTMAS CAROLE"
The Alhambra Theatre Jacksonville is one of the longestrunning professional dinner theaters in the nation and for Christmas 2021, they are performing a musical based on the classic "A Christmas Carole" by the incomparable Charles Dickens which follows the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his extraordinary journey across Christmas past, present, and future! Lunch is served at your table before the 2:00 pm curtain. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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DECEMBER 1-3 #14703 $919 SINGLE $719 DOUBLE
OPRYLAND’S COUNTRY CHRISTMAS NASHVILLE, TN
DAY ONE Travel through Georgia into Tennessee and the city of Nashville, where we will stay for the next couple of days at the truly impressive Gaylord Opryland Resort. This huge hotel and entertainment complex contains 9 acres of lush indoor gardens, cascading waterfalls, a fullservice spa, water park, a plethora of restaurants, and even a river that runs through the complex! Enjoy the culinary scene at Opryland for dinner on your own this evening and why not take The Delta River flatboat ride on the river? DAY TWO After an included breakfast, take some time this morning to tour the impressive Holiday ICE displays and do some Christmas shopping at one of the many boutique stores in Opryland. We shall then head over to the General Jackson Showboat for a cruise on the Cumberland River, offering marvelous views of the city from the water. A delicious lunch is included onboard and a Christmas show in the two-story Victorian Theatre. Returning to the hotel, prepare for an included Christmas dinner before the Grand Finale of our trip: The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show! B L D DAY THREE Enjoy one final breakfast before we board the coach and travel back home with many fond memories of the Opryland Resort. B SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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DECEMBER 4 #14699 $139 PER PERSON DECEMBER 18 #14700 $139 PER PERSON
THE REAL CHRISTMAS STORY NARROWAY, FT. MILL, SC
The animals, talented actors, original scripts, inspiring music, and a delicious meal are all part of the NarroWay experience. Every audience is greeted and served by the NarroWay cast before the show. Then, watch in wonder as they beautifully recreate “The Real Christmas Story". See your favorite Christmas scenes and hear your favorite Christmas songs in this special holiday performance. A themed lunch before the show and boxed dinner on the return trip home are included in this trip, sure to get you in the holiday spirit. So good we had to have TWO departures! SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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DECEMBER 10 #14854 $139 PER PERSON
NIGHTS OF 1000 CANDLES AT BROOKGREEN GARDENS
A magical night out awaits you at Brookgreen Gardens! Located in Murrells Inlet, SC, Brookgreen Gardens comes to life amid the soft glow of more than 2,800 hand-lit candles and countless sparkling lights. Wander the pathways with a warm cup of cider as you listen to the sounds of handbells ringing and carolers singing. Celebrate the season with family and friends around the 80 foot-tall fir tree decorated with 70,000 lights. Named "Best Christmas Lights in South Carolina" by Travel + Leisure Magazine. A boxed sandwich dinner is included onboard the coach. CHARLESTON DEPARTURE ONLY
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DECEMBER 18 #14857 $149 PER PERSON
A SAVANNAH CHRISTMAS TRADITION
The Savannah Plant Riverside District is the newest shopping and retail destination in Savannah, GA and is our first stop on this Christmas trip. Located inside the old Savannah River Power Plant, it now consists of three unique buildings enriched in history, chic architecture, romantic styling, and contemporary maritime motives. Enjoy a morning of great Christmas shopping and don’t forget to say hello to the dinosaur (you’ll see!). An included lunch is then served before heading over to The Savannah Theatre for their holiday show: A Christmas Tradition. In its 20th consecutive year, “A Christmas Tradition” brings you holiday glitz and glitter with a 2-hour production. The theatre is transformed into a perfect holiday picture, sharing all of your Christmas favorites. Sprinkle in a little comedy and Santa and his dancing reindeer for the greatest event of the season. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
DECEMBER 18 #14637 $149 PER PERSON
CHARLESTON CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
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The design of Charleston Music Hall’s Listening Room allows audiences to relish the best acoustics in town – without a single bad seat in the house! Enjoy an included lunch in town before joining producers Brad and Jennifer Moranz for the 2:00 pm matinee of “The Charleston Christmas Special". From holiday classics to spiritual favorites and everything in between, this year’s Charleston Christmas Special has something new for everyone. This annual show has become a favorite holiday tradition, so make it part of your own! SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
NOV 10-11 #14634 $439 SINGLE $369 DOUBLE
BILTMORE BY CANDLELIGHT
The festive holiday spirit is rekindled with a trip to Asheville, North Carolina, and the beautiful Biltmore Estate. DAY ONE Meet your fellow travelers and head north to Asheville, NC. Upon arrival, check into your hotel, then indulge in a magnificent holiday dinner feast before stepping into a bygone age by joining the Candlelight Tour of the beautiful Biltmore Estate. Built as a retreat for the Vanderbilt’s, this French-Chateau decks her halls with exquisite decor during the Christmas season. Wrap yourself in the scent of fresh evergreens as you admire holiday decor featuring wreaths, garlands, and the sparkle of thousands of ornaments on more than 55 glorious Christmas trees. The entire estate is transformed into a holiday wonderland complete with special Yuletide musical performances. D DAY TWO After breakfast, we return to the estate to explore the extensive grounds and the winery. Enjoy lunch on your own in Biltmore’s Antler Hill Village before returning home. B SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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DEC 13-15 #14698 $1409 SINGLE $1079 DOUBLE
THE GREENBRIER RESORT AT CHRISTMAS WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV
Before you get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of Christmas, spoil yourself with a rejuvenating getaway to the luxurious Greenbrier Resort. DAY ONE Meet your fellow travelers and head north into the majestic mountains of West Virginia, home to The Greenbrier, a National Historic Landmark and world-class resort that’s been welcoming guests since 1778. Join the guest list that includes 27 presidents, royalty, celebrities, business leaders, and now … you! After checking into your room, dress for dinner (yes, there’s a dress code) and proceed to the elegant Main Dining Room for a delicious meal. After, enjoy a nightcap at one of the six resort bars, or try your luck at the Casino Club ($20.00 free play), affectionately nicknamed Monte Carlo meets Gone with the Wind! D DAY TWO After an impressive breakfast, take a guided historical tour of the resort and learn about all the activities available for you to enjoy today. Watch a culinary demonstration, swim in the indoor pool, indulge in a spa treatment, visit the President’s Cottage Museum, and don’t forget afternoon tea. Also, you may wish to sign up for a tour of The Greenbrier’s great secret - the declassified Cold War fallout bunker built below the hotel’s West Wing. For dinner this evening, return to the Main Dining Room for another wonderful dinner. B D DAY THREE Enjoy one final breakfast before we board the coach and travel back home with many fond memories of the Greenbrier Resort. B SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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BRAND NEW TRIPS FOR 2022 JANUARY 9,2022 #14891 $159 PER PERSON
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Here’s one for the gals (and brave boys!). “Menopause The Musical” is playing at the Terry Theatre Times Union Center Jacksonville, FL. Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra and memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex, and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what more than 17 million women and fans worldwide have been laughing about for the past 19 years! A Lunch is included on the journey down to Florida before the 2:00 pm matinee curtain. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
JANUARY 23, 2022 #14893 $139 PER PERSON
MUTTS GONE NUTS!
Calling all dog lovers... this show is for you! Expect the unexpected at the Wilson Center Jacksonville, FL as canines and comedy collide in a smash hit performance that’s leaving audiences everywhere howling for more. From shelters to showbiz, these amazing mutts unleash havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking, action-packed, comedy dog spectacular, featuring some of the world’s most talented 4-legged performers. These rescue dogs are sure to steal your heart, and then probably your socks! A Lunch is included on the journey down to Florida before the 1:30 pm matinee curtain. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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KEY WEST OUR SOUTHERN MOST CITY JAN 30 - FEB 4,2022 #14710 $2,509 SINGLE
$1,629 DOUBLE
DAY ONE Meet your fellow travelers and head south to Florida, the Sunshine State! Pause in St. Augustine for lunch on your own and have fun shopping in America’s oldest city. Continue our journey south to Titusville and enjoy an included welcome dinner at the popular Dixie Crossroads restaurant. D DAY TWO After breakfast, we continue onto the Key’s where we will follow Route 1 to travel the 130 miles across the Overseas Highway through Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, the Lower Keys, and finally Key West! Check into our luxury hotel, the Doubletree Resort by Hilton Grand Key - Key West, our home away from home for the next three nights. B DAYS THREE AND FOUR Spend these two days soaking up the beauty of this magical place. Key West, also known as the Conch Republic, is a small island paradise previously considered home by spongers, wreckers, bootleggers, pirates, and even the likes of Ernest Hemingway. Take advantage of activities like cruises, fishing, diving, beaches, amazing shopping, museums, and galleries, or install yourself by the pool with a Piña Colada! We recommend a photo op now that you have made it to the Southernmost Point in the Continental United States, try to capture the massive, brightly painted buoy, the sunset (and eccentric entertainers) in Mallory Square. DAY FIVE Bid farewell to Key West and follow the Overseas Highway back towards the mainland. Stop in Key Largo for lunch (on your own) before checking into our hotel, the luxurious Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort and Spa located right on the beach. A farewell dinner is included this evening overlooking the ocean at sunset. D DAY SIX Depart Florida and follow the coast back home to Savannah and Charleston after a spectacular trip. B SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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FEBRUARY 12, 2022 #14885 $139 PER PERSON
GEORGIA AQUARIUM
SHARKS PREDATORS OF THE DEEP! The Georgia Aquarium is home to hundreds of species and thousands of marine animals across its seven major galleries, all of which reside in more than 10 million gallons of fresh and saltwater! This is the largest Aquarium in the Western hemisphere and is a must-see! As well as many favorites such as the Ocean Voyager Tank, living coral reefs, beluga whales, penguins, American alligators, and the spectacular Dolphin Show, the Aquarium has just opened their newest exhibit, Sharks – Predators of the Deep! Large viewing windows allow a thrilling up-close encounter with tiger, hammerhead, silvertip, bull sharks as well as many other magnificent ocean predators such as the newest inhabitants: rays. Dinner is included on our way back home to Savannah. SAVANNAH DEPARTURE ONLY
FEBRUARY 21-22,2022 #14901
$295 SINGLE
$219 DOUBLE
HARRAH'S CASINO
DAY ONE Board the coach for a journey into the sovereign nation of Cherokee and a getaway you won’t soon forget! Drive through the scenic Smoky Mountains and check into the luxurious 21story Harrah’s Cherokee Hotel set amid the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina. Enjoy the real Vegas action of the casino with over 4,000 games including Slots, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, and more. A free slot play is included. Don’t forget to enjoy the many amenities available during your stay: rejuvenate at the Mandara Spa, relax in the indoor pool, or browse the unique River Shops overlooking the casino floor. The resort also boasts a wide variety of restaurants for you to discover! DAY TWO Take free time this morning to enjoy the hotel amenities and the casino. After lunch on your own, we return home, hopefully with a few extra dollars in our pockets? SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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FEBRUARY 18-19, 2022 #14899 $384 SINGLE
$319 DOUBLE
1950'S MYRTLE BEACH WINTER GETAWAY
DAY ONE It's winter time in the Southeast so things may be a little gray and boring, so why not liven up and join us on a 1950’s Winter Break to Myrtle Beach. Travel via coach to The Grand Strand and check into our hotel. After time to freshen up, we head to dinner and indulge in a feast at The Original Benjamin’s Calabash Restaurant, a landmark in Myrtle Beach with over 170 items to choose from on their incredible buffet! Following dinner, we transfer to the Alabama Theatre for John Mueller’s “50’s Dance Party”, the official live and authentic recreation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper’s final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens, and Richardson estates. Enjoy two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the 50’s era such as: "That’ll be the Day", "Peggy Sue", "Oh", "Boy", "Rave On", "La Bamba", "Chantilly Lace", and many, many more. This will be an unforgettable show! D DAY TWO After breakfast at the hotel, we head over to another of Myrtle Beach’s great attractions: Broadway at the Beach, a huge entertainment and shopping venue featuring one-of-a-kind shops and boutiques along with a host of nationally recognized shopping venues. Finally, enjoy lunch at The Wicked Tuna restaurant located right on 2nd Ave pier overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Then in the early afternoon, we return back towards home. L B SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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FEBRUARY 26, 2022 #14705 $199 PER PERSON
CATS!
BROADWAY IN JACKSONVILLE, FL If you are longing for the 1980's, here is a show which will bring you back to those heady days. CATS!, the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in over 30 countries is now on tour across North America and is playing at The Moran Theatre Jacksonville, FL. Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater—"Memory”! Lunch is included on the journey down to Florida before the 2:00 pm matinee curtain. L SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
MARCH 8, 2022 #14897
$139 PER PERSON
JACKSONVILLE ZOO This great day trip takes us to the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens famed for its large variety of animal inhabitants and advanced conservation and animal care efforts. Enjoy an included picnic lunch in a private area surrounded by lush gardens before strolling (or taking the Zoo’s train) around the park’s gardens and animal enclosures. Encounter a huge array of animals in their recreated habitats including nine monkey & gorilla species, elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and other species from the African Savannah, plenty of amphibians & reptiles, an aviary, Asian tigers, and even capybaras! The zoo also boasts garden exhibits with first-of-its-kind botanical gardens, which, unlike other zoos, are integrated among the animal exhibits. L SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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MARCH 12, 2022
#14906 $179 PER PERSON
AIN'T TOO PROUD
LIFE & TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS The much-beloved Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre is back open for 2022 with a great first show: “Ain’t too proud – Life & Times of the Temptations” with a 2:00 pm curtain! This electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. Nominated for 12 Tony Awards®, "Ain"t Too Proud" tells the thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal. Lunch is included on the way to the show. SAVANNAH DEPARTURE ONLY
MARCH 24, 2022 #14887
$149 PER PERSON
MACON CHERRY BLOSSOMS
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Did you know that a mere 2 ½ hours from Savannah, there is a town that boasts more cherry trees than Washington, DC? Yes, Macon, GA is that place and is our destination on this day trip. Upon arrival, we shall tour The Hay House, known as the Palace of the South. A Renaissance Revival mansion, this National Historic Landmark sits atop Coleman Hill and is truly impressive. Following an included lunch, we meet our local guide and follow the Cherry Blossom Trail through downtown and the surrounding area to view some of Macon's 350,000 plus Yoshino Cherry Blossom Trees, hopefully in full bloom! Hear how the cherry trees propagated so rapidly and why Macon is known as the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World and learn all about the intriguing history of this southern town. We end the tour at the beautiful St. Josephs Catholic Church, before heading to a local plant retailer where you will have the opportunity to browse and purchase your very own Yoshino Cherry Tree! SAVANNAH DEPARTURE ONLY
MARCH 21-24, 2022 #14701
$839 SINGLE
$649 DOUBLE
ARK ENCOUNTER AND CREATION MUSEUM
DAY ONE Join your Kelly Tours escort to board your luxury coach as we travel north through Tennessee and into Kentucky to the town of Georgetown. Plenty of rest stops and a stop for lunch (on own) en route. Dinner is included before checking into your hotel. D DAY TWO After breakfast at the hotel, travel to Williamstown, KY to explore the new Ark Encounter. On July 7, 2016, this life-size Ark, one of the major Christian outreaches of this era, opened to the public. This huge ship takes visitors on a very special voyage. Experience the most authentic reconstruction of Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions in the Bible. Travel through the ages to connect to Noah’s time and learn answers to questions about the Ark and Flood. Return to the hotel this evening and spend the night. Dinner is included this evening. B D DAY THREE Breakfast at the hotel followed by a day at the Creation Museum. This state-of-the-art 75,000 square foot museum brings the pages of the Bible to life, casting its characters and animals in dynamic form and placing them in familiar settings. Adam and Eve can be found in the Garden of Eden. Children play and dinosaurs roam near Eden’s Rivers. The serpent coils cunningly in the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Majestic murals provide a backdrop for many of the settings. Return to the hotel this evening and overnight. Dinner is included this evening. B D DAY FOUR We’ll enjoy an included breakfast this morning and begin our journey back home. B SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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CAESARS HOTEL AND CASINO ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
MARCH 27- APRIL 1, 2022 #14888 $1,069 SINGLE
DAY ONE Meet your Kelly Tours tour director and travel into Virginia. Before checking into our stopover hotel just south of Washington, DC, we’ll stop to enjoy an included dinner. D DAY TWO AND THREE Caesars Atlantic City is in the heart of the action on center boardwalk! Enjoy a day at the casino or stroll to five-star restaurants and shopping while soaking up views of the Atlantic Ocean. The rooms are modern and comfortable, and the hotel boasts 14 restaurants and 5 bars as well as their world-class casino featuring 1883 slot machines and 129 gaming tables! Make good that $75.00 free play! B DAY FOUR Today is another free day to enjoy Atlantic City, or to join us on an optional excursion to Philadelphia. Jump back on the coach for a day trip to “The City of Brotherly Love”, Philadelphia. Upon arrival, meet our local guide for a tour of the city. From the Declaration of Independence to the Liberty Bell, Philly’s alive with history! We end at Independence Hall where The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were both debated and signed. Next, we view the Liberty Bell before an included late lunch celebrating a Philadelphia staple - a Philly Cheesesteak! Spend free time in Independence Square before returning to Atlantic City. Price per person: $29 DAY FIVE Wave goodbye to the Boardwalk and head south to the National Harbor just outside of Washington, DC. Check into our area hotel before an evening of leisure at the new MGM National Harbor Casino! Celebrate the last evening of our trip in the casino, choose dinner from an array of excellent restaurants or wander the banks of the Potomac River. You can even ride the iconic Capital Ferris Wheel! Shuttle service is available to and from your hotel. DAY SIX Depart the National Harbor and continue our journey back home. B SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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$799 DOUBLE
ATHENS GARDEN TOUR APRIL 5-6, 2022 #14836 $374 SINGLE
$319 DOUBLE
DAY ONE Meet your tour director and travel to Athens, GA, proud home to Georgia's official Botanical Garden. After an included lunch, we will stop at the Garden Club of Georgia HQ, which serves as a cultural, educational, and recreational facility. Numerous themed display gardens include the Flower Garden, International Garden, Heritage Garden, and more. Our local expert will take us for a nature ramble through the gardens and trails that focus on natural areas and plants, flowers and trees of seasonal interest, and The Discovery and Inspiration Garden adorned with native plants. L D DAY TWO After breakfast, we head over to The Trial Gardens at The University of Georgia, where we tour the Green House and Gardens. See the new varieties of annuals from top plant breeders from all over the world getting ready to be transplanted from the Green House into the earth. Next, we shall visit the Founders Garden, which was established in Athens, Georgia in 1891. The garden was recognized in 1999 by the American Society of Landscape Architects as one of the top 100 landscapes of significance in the United States! B L SAVANNAH DEPARTURE ONLY
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VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO APRIL 27-29, 2022 #14889 $719 SINGLE DAY ONE Meet your Kelly Tours tour director and travel north into Virginia and the city of Norfolk. Check into our hotel before enjoying a welcome dinner. D DAY TWO After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a leisurely morning before we head out onto the Elizabeth River onboard the Spirit of Norfolk for a lunch cruise. Enjoy a wonderful lunch as we cruise past the mighty Atlantic Fleet of the US Navy. This afternoon we attend the Tattoo Hullabaloo, an open-air event held on Scope Plaza offering a variety of tasty foods and craft beers, music, dance, drill performances, and photo-ops with performers. In addition, today is the NATO Flag Raising ceremony, a colorful display of NATO Member Nation flags and uniforms in this military presentation representing all 29 NATO Member Nations. Then, experience the main event: The Virginia International Tattoo performance. See pageantry and patriotism, spirit and spectacle, talent and teamwork, precision personified. B L DAY THREE Before we head for home, we travel to the Norfolk Botanical Gardens for a relaxing tram ride through 155-acres of rare flowers and fauna. We then must march…well, drive south back home after a unique experience to the International Tattoo! B SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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$579 DOUBLE
APRIL 20, 2022 #14894
$169 PER PERSON
DAUFUSKIE ISLAND Back again for 2022 is one of our most popular day trips: Daufuskie Island! Daufuskie, located between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, is the southernmost semi-inhabited sea island in South Carolina, only accessible by ferry and is very wild! Board the Delta Lady ferry for a cruise over to the island and keep an eye out for dolphins! Upon arrival, enjoy an included lunch at the Old Daufuskie Crab Company, a beloved local restaurant. Next, embark on a tour of the island onboard the only form of motorized transport allowed – Golf Carts! Discover the unique history of the island including Bloody Point Lighthouse, African Baptist Church and Mary Fields School. End your tour at the General Store to shop for souvenirs! SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
JUNE 25, 2022 #14898
$139 PER PERSON
JESUS, THE TEACHER- AT NARROWAY We are excited to announce that NarroWay Productions will be featuring their NEW show: Jesus, The Teacher, for a limited engagement again in 2022. Jesus was born, crucified, and raised to life, but tucked between those history-changing events is the life-changing message of Jesus. Sit in the crowd as Jesus tells the world's most famous stories and see them come to life. Watch with excitement as Jesus multiplies a little boy's lunch, then serves you a delicious fried fish lunch with fresh-baked loaves, all served to your seat as part of this fun matinee show. As expected with a NarroWay experience, the show includes talented actors, live animals, and inspiring music! A light snack is available onboard during the trip home. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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BEST OF THE WEST
BOOK BY DEC. 31, 2021 RECEIVE $50 OFF!
NATIONAL PARKS (PART 1) JUNE 8-23, 2022 #14907
$4,719 SINGLE
$3,399 DOUBLE
Picture pastoral plains, jagged mountains, dark forests, chiseled granite edifices, historic battlefields, and exploding geysers, you are in The Great American Western states of South and North Dakota, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, and more. Join this coach journey to some of the most incredible national parks in the country via some of our nation’s greatest cities.
11 states in 16 days! DAY ONE Meet your Kelly Tours coach, tour escort, and fellow adventurers and travel to Tupelo, Mississippi: the birthplace of Elvis Presley! Enjoy a welcome dinner before getting a good night’s sleep for tomorrow as we continue westward. D DAY TWO Breakfast is included daily on this trip so eat heartily as we continue west to Hannibal, Missouri, home to Mark Twain. Here, we join the Mark Twain Riverboat for a dinner cruise on the mighty Mississippi River. Enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing as we sail down this mighty river and soak up the wonderful views of the riverbank whilst listening to stories about Mark Twain and his favorite river! B D DAY THREE Our travels today have us heading north along the state borders of Nebraska, Iowa, and finally into South Dakota where we overnight in Sioux Falls, SD, with dinner included. B D DAY FOUR Continue our crossing of the Great American Prairie Reserve as we make a stop in Mitchel to see the unique Corn Palace. With everchanging mural displays made from the fruits of the harvest on the building’s exterior, this building is truly an American icon. Our next encounter is the Badlands National Park featuring sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles, and spires blended with the largest, protected mixed grass prairie in the United States. Covering over 64,000 acres, the park includes sites of the 1890's Ghost Dances, over 11,000 years of human history, and the world's richest Oligocene epoch fossil beds. A visit to the area is not complete without a stop at Wall Drug Store, a family-owned and operated business which offers eccentric hospitality! Continue to Rapid City, South Dakota, where we will check into our hotel and overnight for the next two nights. B
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DAY FIVE This morning, we shall visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, a 60-foot granite carved edifice of four American Presidents embodying 120 years of U.S. history, which stands as a symbol of democracy worldwide. Then, we will catch a glimpse of the Crazy Horse Memorial as we travel to Custer State Park. Here, we follow the wildlife route which twists and turns its way through the prairie and ponderosa pinestudded hills that harbor many of the park's wildlife species. From the safety of your coach window comes face-to-face with the number one inhabitant of the park: a 1,350 free-roaming buffalo as well as whitetailed deer, mule deer, and elk, and if we're lucky, bighorn sheep, burrowing owls, coyotes, or even a mountain lion. In addition, look out for two of the most colorful characters along the way: prairie dogs and a band of feral burros. Overnight in Rapid City. B DAY SIX Leaving Rapid City behind, we travel into North Dakota to the wilds of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This park is less crowded than most and offers a fantastic opportunity to view wildlife amid the stunning scenery. Look for bison, feral horses, prairie dogs, and much more. We overnight in the historic town of Medora, North Dakota, which is known for its western culture and hospitality. Our hotel is the famous Rough Riders Hotel where luxury meets western charm and presidential history. Named for the volunteer cavalry unit led by America's 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt, this property embraces all that is 1880’s Western nostalgia. This evening, experience dinner like no other at the Pitchfork Steak Fondue! Watch as chefs load up pitchforks with 12oz steaks and fondue them, western style! Paired with all your favorite fixin's and an unbelievable view of the Badlands. This is a perfect way to end the day. B D DAY SEVEN Today, we cross into the state of Montana to the site of Custer’s Last Stand: the battlefield of Little Big Horn. Relive the epic encounter between Custer’s 7th Cavalry and the Cheyenne Indian Chief, Crazy Horse, in the company of a state ranger, who will interpret the battlefields' numerous white stone markers, which mark the progress of the battle. After free time for lunch at The Custer Battlefield Trading Post and Café (you must try the Indian Fry Bread), we travel to Cody, WY: the gateway to Yellowstone National Park and home to Buffalo Bill. Explore the many dining options available this evening, before an evening of real wild, western action at The Cody Nite Rodeo. B
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DAY EIGHT Today and tomorrow are the highlights of the trip as we explore Yellowstone: America’s first national park. Marvel at a volcano’s hidden power, rising up in colorful hot springs, mud pots, and geysers. Explore mountains, forests, and lakes to watch the local wildlife thrive and witness the drama of the natural world unfold. Today we enter the park through the northeast entrance and travel the northern part of the park to Mammoth Hot Springs and the Norris Geyser Basin, exiting at West Yellowstone, Montana, where an included dinner awaits us before overnighting. B D DAY NINE Re-enter the park and travel the southern route of Yellowstone to the famous Old Faithful geyser which erupts, always on time, every 93 minutes. Continue past Yellowstone Lake and the Grand Village, always on the lookout for bison, bears, and elk. We leave Yellowstone and enter the Grand Teton National Park on the way to Jackson Hole, the Elk Capital of the world, where we overnight. B DAY TEN Our journey continues into Idaho as we progress further south toward Salt Lake City. Along the way is the must-see Bear Lake, located on the Utah/Idaho border. This large scenic lake is often described as the “Caribbean of the Rockies" due to its intense turquoise blue waters and a scenic spot to take lunch. Carrying on into Utah, we arrive in Salt Lake City where a tour of the famous Mormon Tabernacle located in Temple Square is included (subject to availability). Completed in 1867, the Tabernacle was built as a place for church members to gather and hear the words of their leaders. Brigham Young directed that the building should be designed so people could see and hear the speaker without impediment, which you shall witness. Overnight in Salt Lake City. B DAY ELEVEN Today, we follow Interstate 80: the United States’ second-longest highway which runs the length of southern Wyoming, passing through long stretches of open road and beautiful natural scenery. We stop for an included dinner in Laramie before arriving in Denver, Colorado, the Mile-High City, where we overnight for the next two nights. B D
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DAY TWELVE This morning, we join our local guide for a tour of the city. Experience the two sides of Denver: an historic western town and thriving modern city. Travel through the tree-lined streets of Denver’s residential neighborhoods and journey back to the 19th century. Witness the elegance of historic Larimer Square and the Victorian mansions of "unsinkable Molly Brown" and others. Along the way, we will pass a variety of cultural attractions, such as beautiful City Park, Civic Center Park, the gold-domed State Capitol, the United States Mint, and the Denver Art Museum, to name a few. Another highlight is bustling 17th Street, Denver’s financial nerve center, with its towering skyscrapers set against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Speaking of the Rocky Mountains, this afternoon we will travel 15 miles west of Denver to the foothill of the Rockies to visit the impressive Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater. This naturally formed, world-famous outdoor venue is the only naturally occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheater in the world. Learn about the gradual earth movement that formed the "walls" of the amphitheater, the earliest inhabitants of the territory, and the artists that have graced this magical stage. B DAY THIRTEEN Heading even further east, we follow Route 70 into Kansas and the city of Wichita B D DAY FOURTEEN Our next stop Dallas, Texas! Here, we visit the Legendary Southfork Ranch, made famous by the Ewing Family in the television series “Dallas”. J.R.’s Steak Dinner is included at the Ranch this evening in Bobbies study! Overnight in Dallas. B D DAY FIFTEEN Our last stop before we arrive back home is in Meridian, Mississippi. Here, we will all congregate for a final farewell dinner as we reminisce about our travels across the country through 11 states. B D DAY SIXTEEN After breakfast, we begin our journey back home. B BE SURE TO LOOK FOR BEST OF THE WEST NATIONAL PARKS PART 2 IN 2023 WHERE WE WILL TRAVEL TO THE GRAND CANYON SOUTH RIM, ZION CANYON, BRYCE CANYON, GLEN CANYON LAKE POWEL, AND MORE!
SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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DAVID AT SIGHT AND SOUND THEATRE LANCASTER AND HERSHEY, PA
MAY 21-25, 2022 #14753 $1,024 SINGLE
$824 DOUBLE
DAY ONE Meet your fellow travelers and tour escort to travel up to Wytheville, VA, and check into our hotel. This evening, we head out to the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre for a wonderful meal followed by a fantastic show. D DAY TWO After breakfast, we continue our journey north through the Appalachian Mountains towards Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with a stop for an included dinner along the way. Then, check into our hotel for the night. B D DAY THREE Today, we head to the sweetest place on earth: Hershey Pennsylvania! Our first stop is the Hershey Story Museum which takes visitors on a journey through the life of Hershey Chocolate creator Milton S. Hershey, his chocolate company, his generous philanthropic legacy, and the town of Hershey. Next, indulge in a chocolate tasting, from fruity African chocolate flavors to Indonesian chocolate with caramel overtones, here you shall hone your skills as a cocoa connoisseur! This afternoon, we visit Hershey Gardens, which opened in 1937, more than 80 years later, the small rose garden has blossomed into 23 acres of botanical beauty featuring a breathtaking assortment of flowers and shrubs and a stately collection of rare, signature trees. Before returning to Lancaster, we make one last stop at Hershey Chocolate World for some serious sweet chocolate shopping! Dinner on own this evening in Lancaster. B DAY FOUR Have a full breakfast at our hotel before enjoying some free time for shopping and lunch on your own at the Kitchen Kettle Village, a historic Pennsylvania Dutch Village with specialty shops, restaurants, a canning kitchen, and more. Returning to our hotel, we’ll take time to relax and freshen up before departing to Sight and Sound Theatre for the 3:00 pm matinee performance of DAVID. David: master poet, fearless warrior, anointed King- from still waters to shadowed valleys, David’s ascent to the throne is filled with towering giants, wild animals, and Philistine soldiers. After unprecedented victories lead to devastating failures, this passionate warrior will face the biggest battle of all: the one within himself. Experience one of the most legendary Bible stories as it comes to life with spectacular special effects, massive sets, and live animals in this brand-new original stage production. Following the show, we’ll head to the Good n’ Plenty restaurant for an included family-style Amish Dinner. B D DAY FIVE After breakfast, we begin our journey back home. B SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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WHERE TO CATCH THE BUS GENERAL SAVANNAH DEPARTURES INFORMATION KELLY TOURS HEADQUARTERS 2788 US Highway 80 W. Located east of I-95 at exit #102 between Dean Forest Road (HWY 307) and Chatham Parkway.
ST. JOSEPH- CANDLER HOSPITAL Parking in the "B" parking lot of the main entrance of the hospital on Reynolds Street. (10 passenger minimum)
CHARLESTON DEPARTURES SUMMERVILLE WALMART 1317 North Main Street Summerville, SC. Located off of I-26 at exit #199, park just behind the Waffle House.
WEST ASHLEY- ASHLEY LANDINGS PLAZA 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. SC HWY 7 at the fork of Old Towne Rd. SC HWY 171 Formerly Ashley Plaza and Ashley Plaza Mall) (10 passenger minimum)
HEALTH & SAFETY ONBOARD KELLY TOURS
With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it is our top priority to ensure that our passengers are in a safe environment when traveling onboard our coaches. We are fully committed to the health and safety of our guests and employees so have implemented a rigorous cleaning and disinfection procedure for all of our vehicles. Each night, your coach will be fully disinfected including the usage of new electronic mister technology which ensures full wrap-around sterilization coverage of all surfaces. In addition to our overnight cleaning procedures, our drivers and guides will be disinfecting surfaces with disinfectant wipes and sprays during the day on the actual trip and hand sanitizer will be readily available onboard. Our team is constantly working to ensure that we meet the latest advice from the CDC and our local, state, and national leadership.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS CANCELLATION On day trips, payments are non-refundable, but transferable one time, should a traveler (or Kelly Tours for the reason of Force Majeure) have to cancel for any reason, minus the cost of any show/game ticket if unrecoverable. On overnight trips, no cancellation penalty if a trip is canceled before the final payment due date, which is 45 days before departure. 50% cancellation penalty if a trip is canceled 44–30 days prior to trip departure. 100% cancellation penalty if trip is canceled within 30 days of trip departure. If Kelly Tours is forced to cancel the trip due to the reason of Covid19 Force Majeure, full refund minus a $49 administration fee or a Full Credit to your account is available. No refunds for no-shows. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION By booking, financially committing to and physically traveling on a trip with Kelly Tours, passenger(s) do so at their own risk and will indemnify Kelly Tours and Kelly Tours employees in totality against any claim(s) resultant to any actual or perceived harm caused by potential exposure to Covid-19. In addition, passenger(s) will not hold Kelly Tours or Kelly Tours employees liable for any actual or perceived harm caused by potential exposure to Covid 19 during a trip. OPTIONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE Please contact “Travel Insured” directly at 1-800-243-3174 and reference Kelly Tours account #44945 or online at: http://www.travelinsured.com/agency?agency=44945 Please confirm with “Travel Insured” ref. their current Covid-19 policies.
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Kelly Tours is proud to provide a wide array of travel experiences ranging from day-trips to overnight programs, international tours, and extended journeys throughout North America. Outlined below are the terms & conditions for booking a trip with Kelly Tours. For ease of booking, please indicate the trip number for the tour on which you wish to register. PAYMENT OPTION #1 Book online by visiting our website, www.kellytours.com, and click on the “Book Now” link on each trip’s corresponding page. This will redirect you to Tour Store, our Secure Online Payment Portal. PAYMENT OPTION #2 Call Kelly Tours with your request and include your first and last name, address, telephone number, the name of your roommate, departure point, and your e-mail address. You may choose to give the reservationist your credit card information over the phone. PAYMENT OPTION #3 Mail in your payment to Kelly Tours, 2788 Highway 80 W, Savannah, Georgia 31408. Be sure to include the trip number, your phone number, departure point, and the name of your roommate. Day trips are to be paid in full upon booking. On overnight trips, deposit is due upon booking and balance is to be paid in full 45 days prior to departure. RESERVATIONS will be accepted on a first-come, firstserve basis. It is important that the per person deposit be made to confirm reservations. ALTERATIONS Kelly Tours reserves the right to alter or vary a trip’s itinerary to ensure that quality standards are provided. This would only happen in an exceptional situation and an equal replacement will be substituted for any alterations. TOUR PRICES ARE PER PERSON AND INCLUDE Round trip motorcoach transportation, hotel accommodations for each night of the tour’s itinerary based on double occupancy (we do not provide roommates), all admissions and tours as listed, tour director, baggage handling and meals listed by Bbreakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner (including meal gratuities). Tour packages do not include meals that are not listed as (B L D), souvenirs, or gratuity for the driver and/or the escort. We suggest $4 per person – per day for the driver and $4 per person – per day for the escort. Tour prices with airfare included are subject to change based on flight availability and airport of departure. Airline checked baggage fees are not included.