The Group Travel & Transportation Specialists ISSUE 3
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APRIL 2021- MAY 2021
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$159 PER PERSON
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
pages 3-9 DISCOVER DAYTRIPS There and back again! Check out these exciting day-trip options.
page 9 BIRDS AND BLOOMS Get a look at this amazing day trip from our front cover!
page 6 STAFF PICK
We can't wait to get on the road with you. Join us on one of our favorite adventures!
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MULTI-DAY ADVENTURES Departures from BOTH Charleston and Savannah. Get a taste of the United States as you adventure on Route 66. Immerse yourself in the landscapes of Lancaster. Live history as you experience Washington DC, or try your luck in Atlantic City!
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2020 MEMORIES The best part of going on a trip are the memories that last a lifetime. Check out how much fun Tour Escort Joyce had with her groups in 2020!
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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. 3 APRIL 2021 -MAY 2021
AUG 28 #14513
$149 PER PERSON
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Today’s matinee performance is “The Sound of Music”, the much loved and heartwarming musical featuring timeless songs such as the “Hills are Alive” and “Do-Re-Mi”. Lunch is served at your table before the 2:00pm curtain as you follow the real-life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world's best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II.
The Alhambra Theatre Jacksonville is one of the longest-running professional dinner theaters in the nation and for 2021 is hosting a variety of shows to suit everyone’s taste! The theatre has introduced an efficient social distancing plan with greatly reduced theatre occupancy as well as thorough disinfecting procedures. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
APR 28 #14508
$169 PER PERSON
DAUFUSKIE ISLAND Unwind on this day trip to Daufuskie Island! Daufuskie, located between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, is the southernmost semi-inhabited sea island in South Carolina, is 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 on the Island – Golf Carts!, Discover the unique history of the Island including Bloody Point Lighthouse, the African Baptist Church and Mary Fields School. End your tour at the General Store to shop for souvenirs before we board our 4:00pm ferry back to the mainland after a fantastic EcoAdventure on Daufuskie Island. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
MAY 5 #14516
$159 PER PERSON
SPILL THE TEA IN SAVANNAH
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Whether you are from out of town or a local, the City of Savannah still has many delights to discover on this jam-packed day trip. First hop onto our Trolley for a tour of the city including the revitalized Starland Arts District. Hear stories and facts on the city which you won’t get anywhere else! Enjoy an included lunch at Debi’s Restaurant on Bay, then set up your easel, brush & paint and join our private instructor at “Painting with a Twist”, for an afternoon of creativity as she guides you through the process and delights of painting your own acrylic painting of a famous Savannah sight. Finally, its Teatime at the Davenport House where we partake in Tea & Cakes 19th Century style whilst conversing with costumed interpreters who will “Spill the Tea” about this prestigious tradition as well as tour the house & gardens. A great trip out with the Girls perhaps? SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
STAFF PICK Let's make a day of it! APR 22 #14510
$119 PER PERSON
MAGNOLIA IN BLOOM!
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens enjoys the unique honor of being selected as one of “America’s Most Beautiful Gardens” by Travel + Leisure Magazine – the only garden in South Carolina boasting this title! Founded in 1676 by the Drayton family, Magnolia opened to visitors in 1870. It’s the oldest public tourist site in the Lowcountry, considered the oldest public garden in the country. Tourists from all over the world visit the gardens to admire their beauty and the variety of flowers. On this trip, we’ll tour the Plantation Home, learn about the history of the Drayton Family and imagine life on a Plantation in the 19th Century. Hop on the tram for a nature tour through the ground’s wetlands, lakes, forests, and marshes. A naturalist guide helps you spot alligators, turtles, egrets, and herons in native habitats. You never know what you might see! We’ll enjoy an included boxed lunch as well as plenty of time to immerse yourself in the splendor of the gardens. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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MAY 11 #14539
$139 PER PERSON
AMELIA ISLAND & THE CUMBERLAND SOUND
Visit the seaport community of Amelia Island and learn about its amazing and tumultuous past involving Timucuan Indians, pirates, shrimpers, nobles, and confederates. A guided tour of the island provides views of some notable locations, including Fort Clinch, Bosquebello Cemetery, Front Street, and Palace Saloon. A cruise on the Cumberland Sound will showcase the natural beauty of the Amelia River, home to a rare maritime forest ecosystem and unique array of flora and fauna, and beloved by naturalists, conservationists, bird-watchers, and sea turtle fans alike. Catch a glimpse of Cumberland Island as our guide provides narration of the historic sites along the way. A local lunch in town is included. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
JUN 3 #14531
$119 PER PERSON
TYBEE ISLAND DOLPHIN CRUISE
It’s about time to jump off the couch onto the coach then onto a boat! Travel to Tybee Island for an included lunch at the Crab Shack where the Elite Eat in their bare-feet and dine on steamed seafood, whilst enjoying the fun atmosphere, spectacular scenery, exotic Birds, and an Alligator Pond with over a hundred of these reptiles to view. We then join our captain for a Dolphin Cruise through Tybee Island’s-waterways in search of the everprevalent bottle-nose dolphin playing in their natural-habitat, bird life, estuaries, and marshes they to call home. Whilst onboard enjoy views of Fort Pulaski and Cockspur Island Lighthouse. After the Dolphin Cruise we will stop by the Tybee Island Lighthouse overlooking the Atlantic Ocean for a photo opportunity before returning for home. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
JUN 16 #14529
$159 PER PERSON
GULLAH HERITAGE OF THE BEAUFORT SEA ISLANDS
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Located between Charleston & Savannah lies the historic and fascinating Sea Islands of Beaufort. It is here in 1861 that Union soldiers landed marking the start of reconstruction and the freeing of slaves whose culture we now know as Gullah. Join our local expert for a 3-hour tour through the Sea Islands and follow the history of these resilient peoples. Learn of their unique culture, dialect, art, and humor. Learn about the Penn Center, started in 1862 to educate newly freed slaves. View the old plantation fields, Gullah cemeteries and travel the impressive Avenues of Oaks with entrance to the Praise House along the way. A low Country Boil lunch will then be served complete with a Gullah storyteller who will entertain and charm you with tales of her people. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
SEP 1 #14597
$99 PER PERSON
CHARLESTON CAW CAW & TEA PLANTATION
Just outside of Charleston lies a hidden gem in the town of Ravenel, The Caw Caw Interpretive Center. Journey from the past to the present through a habitat rich in natural, cultural, and historical resources. The Caw Caw was once part of several rice plantations and home to enslaved Africans who applied their technology and skills in agriculture to carve the series of rice fields out of cypress swamps. Enjoy a tour with an onsite expert before heading to Wadmalaw Island. Enjoy an included packed lunch before swinging by the Angel Oak Tree on Johns Island, estimated to be over 500 years old. Finally, we visit America’s only working tea plantation. See hundreds of thousands of tea plants on the 127 acres farm on Wadmalaw Island and learn how this Southern (iced) and British (hot) beverage is produced! Tour the plantation and the greenhouse to experience what it takes to bring new tea bushes into the world. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
SEP 11 #14530
$129 PER PERSON
ANNO DOMINI NARROWAY BACK FOR 2021!!!
We are excited to announce that NarroWay Productions will be featuring their NEW show: Anno Domini – The Story of Stephen for a limited engagement again in 2021. Exploring the stirring story of Stephen and the Apostles, see how cowards become champions, flawed mortals become valiant martyrs and how the faith that revolutionized a world was born. As expected with a NarroWay experience, the show includes talented actors, live animals, inspiring music and a delicious lunch served prior to the matinee show by the cast themselves! A light snack is available onboard during the trip home.We had some much fun going this year! Join us in 2021 to experience this incredible show in 2021! SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
JUN 8 #14519
$159 PER PERSON
HILARIOUS SAVANNAH
Travel via coach to Savannah, GA and savor lunch at Debi’s on Bay Restaurant before hopping on our trolley for the “Savannah for Morons” comedy show. Hosted by the infamous Moron Family, this high energy romp offers the inside scoop on Savannah’s past and present. Expect wigs, dancing, and audience participation! Next visit the American Prohibition Museum to learn about the temperance movement, bootlegging, moonshine and gangsters. We’ll wrap up the day in a 1920’s authentic Speakeasy for a cocktail of your choice! SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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ATLANTA BRAVES HOME GAME
Taking a trip with Kelly Tours means a fun game day without having to worry about a long drive or parking. Suntrust Park, the new home of the Atlanta Braves, is a brand-new ballpark with 41,000 seats (20 percent smaller than Turner Field). It’s designed to maximize sightlines, making every seat feel like the "best in the house." First pitch is around 1:20pm. Enjoy the finest amenities to be found in any Major League Baseball Park! Take advantage of food and beverage options available during the game as you watch the action unfold from your Diamond Corner seats. After the game, your coach will pick you up and whisk you back home. SAVANNAH ONLY DEPARTURES
JUL 18 #14537 BRAVES VS TAMPA BAY AUG 29 #14538 BRAVES VS GIANTS OCT 3 #14536 BRAVES VS NY METS CHARLESTON ONLY DEPARTURE:
JUN 20 #14535 BRAVES VS CARDINALS
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MAY 25-26 #14517
$384 SINGLE
$319 DOUBLE
GEORGIA'S GREAT OUTDOORS
DAY ONE On this overnight trip we visit three of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia! Join your Kelly Tours escort and board our luxury coach as we travel Southwest to our first stop of the day, Radium Springs. Located on the East side of the Flint River in Albany, GA this natural Spring pumps 70,000 gallons per minute of clear, 68-degree water from an underground cave and is now an ecological & environmental Park. Walk through the courtyard where the former 1920’s Radium Springs Casino once stood, enjoy foliage-draped hillocks, crystal clear waters and flora both indigenous and exotic. The park features a restored terrace, new sidewalks, a casino garden and gazebos. Our next stop is Providence Canyon State Park also known as Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon”. A testament to the power of man's influence on the land is manifested by the massive gullies running as deep as 150 feet which were simply caused by poor farming practices during the 1800s, yet today, they make for some of the prettiest photographs within the state. Check into our hotel in Columbus, GA and enjoy an included dinner! D DAY TWO After breakfast at the hotel, we travel onto Callaway Gardens which boast 14,000 acres of beautiful West Georgia countryside; join us for a private guided tour of these impressive gardens and the butterfly conservatory. Then we continue to Warm Springs, GA with an included lunch at the Bulloch House where Southern Cooking meets Southern Hospitality at its best. Our final stop President Roosevelt’s Little White House Historic Site in the FDR State Park. Built in 1923 whilst FDR was governor of New York, he had hoped that the buoyant spring waters of the area would help improve his polio affliction. It was here that he developed many of his New Deal programs and in April 1945 suffered a stroke and passed away whilst posing for a portrait. Continue towards home with a stop at Lane Southern Orchards with time to shop at their huge indoor roadside market. BL SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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OCT 1 #14582
$149 PER PERSON
THE GLORY OF GERSHWIN
At the Forte Jazz Lounge Charleston Come and experience Big Band sounds in the intimate setting of the Forte Jazz Lounge, Charleston’s premier listening room located on King Street. Here, delight in the matinee performance of producers Brad and Jennifer Moranz, presentation of “The Glory of Gershwin” - a musical revue celebrating the lives and songs of George and Ira Gershwin, from their beginnings on Tin Pan Alley to their work on Broadway and Hollywood musicals, and finally to their greatest achievement, "Porgy and Bess" written right here in Charleston.Starring an all-professional cast, the show features such classics as I Got Rhythm, Embraceable You, Our Love is Here to Stay, Strike Up the Band, and S’Wonderful, Rhapsody in Blue, Porgy and Bess and many, many more. A restaurant Lunch is included before the 2pm Curtain. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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AUG 2-5 #14500
$839 SINGLE
$659 DOUBLE
AUG 19-22 #14502
$839 SINGLE
$659 DOUBLE
40 DAYS & 40 NIGHTS ARK ENCOUNTER NEW IN 2021 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 home to the Ark Encounter and host to the World’s Largest Christian Music Festival. Today features two legends of the Gospel Music scene who will perform at the 2,500seat auditorium at the Ark Encounter. With one show in the morning and one in the evening you will have plenty of time to explore the Ark as well as the other Encounter attractions. In addition, you will be able to watch an inspirational Christian speaker live presentation right there at the Ark. It’s going to be a fun packed day, so lunch is included at Emzararas Kitchen. B L DAY THREE We depart the hotel after Breakfast and return South into the Great Smoky Mountains. Spend the afternoon in Gatlinburg, TN on Main Street which offers a plethora of entertainment, dining and shopping options. We then check into our hotel in Pigeon Forge, TN to get ready for tonight’s event, the brilliant Dinner Theatre at the renowned Biblical Times. A wonderful dinner will be served at your deluxe 27” wide rocking padded upholstered theater chair accompanied by a great show enhanced by new state-of-the-art holographic and 3D technology! B D DAY FOUR We’ll enjoy an included breakfast this morning and begin our journey back home. B
FEATURED MUSICAL GUESTS & INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKERS #14500
Legacy Five- Aug 3 #14500
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Ivan Parker
Dr. Johnny Hunt
Aug 3
Aug 3
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SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
Gold City- Aug 20 #14502
#14502 The Coffmans
Dr. Tim Hill
Aug 20
Aug 20
SEP 27-30 #14509
$649 SINGLE
$499 DOUBLE
THE BEAU RIVAGE CASINO BILOXI RESCHEDULED
DAY ONE Join your fellow travelers for a trip to “The Playground of the South” -Biloxi, Mississippi, a coastal city on the Gulf of Mexico. For the next three nights, the Beau Rivage Casino & Resort will be our home away from home! This modern casino hotel features a dynamic 24-hour casino, ten on-site dining options, three bars and lounges, live entertainment, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool overlooking the Gulf. DAY TWO Take advantage of the amenities at the Beau Rivage Resort, including $25 free play and a $30.00 food voucher DAY THREE Choose to join us on an optional trip to New Orleans or relax and play at the Beau Rivage Casino & Resort. DAY FOUR Bid farewell to The Beau Rivage Casino & Resort and begin the journey home feeling a bit more relaxed and maybe even with fatter wallets!
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
available on 9/29/21
NEW ORLEANS Day trip to New Orleans - Laissez les bon temps roulez! Meet our local guide and travel through three centuries of history, legends and romance in “The Crescent City!” Absorb the sights and sounds of the legendary French Quarter and historic Jackson Square. Learn about the unique above ground burial system at haunting historic cemeteries. Marvel at tales of voodoo and piracy on Bayou St. John, the waterway used by Jean Lafitte and his band of pirates, and stop at City Park, the 5th largest urban park in America. Follow the path of the St. Charles Avenue streetcar, the oldest continuously operating passenger railway system in the world (until interrupted by Hurricane Katrina), view the homes of former Kings and Queens of Mardi Gras, stately mansions and the exclusive Garden District. Spend the rest of the day on the iconic Bourbon Street and Jackson Square before heading back to Biloxi in the evening. Price per person: $25
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JUL 18-23 #14520
$1,174 SINGLE
$844 DOUBLE
CEASARS CASINO ATLANTIC CITY
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. Have a good night's sleep as tomorrow we head to Atlantic City! D DAY TWO Caesars Atlantic City is in the heart of the action on center boardwalk! From this spot, stroll to five-star restaurants and shopping while soaking up views of the Atlantic Ocean. You may of course never want to leave Caesars and we won’t blame you! 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 a 129 gaming tables! Make good that $75.00 free play! B DAY THREE Free day to experience everything Atlantic City has to offer. 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, Grace Kelly to Rocky Balboa, 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 sub! 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 in Maryland. 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
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MAY 15-19 #14484
$944 SINGLE
$749 DOUBLE
SEPT 18-22 #14496
$944 SINGLE
$749 DOUBLE
QUEEN ESTHER BACK FOR 2021
DAY ONE Meet your fellow travelers, your Kelly Tours coach and tour escort and 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 the “Under the Boardwalk” 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 Strasburg, PA, to join the Historic Strasburg Railroad for a narrated steam train ride through Amish Country. Travel on a beautifully restored wooden passenger car pulled by a 100-year-old steam locomotive. Next, we join our local guide for a back roads tour of Amish Country. Dinner on own this evening in Lancaster. B
DAY FOUR Dine on 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 & Sound Theatre for the 3:00 pm matinee performance of Queen Esther. Set in the opulent yet perilous Persian Empire, Esther’s ordinary life changed forever when she was taken through the palace doors, entering a new world of royalty and risk. With a crown on her head and a secret in her heart, can she find the courage to trust God’s plan? Experience one of the most riveting Bible stories of the Old Testament as it comes to life with magnificent sets, special effects and live animals in this 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 We’ll enjoy an included breakfast this morning and begin our journey back home. B SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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MAY 31- JUNE 12 #14475
$3,169 SINGLE
$2,499 DOUBLE
THE GREAT SOUTHWESTERN TREK BACK FOR 2021
Rescheduled from 2020 to 2021 by popular demand we are heading Southwest to Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico and make our way home via Route 66! Mardi Gras, cowboys, aliens, Cadillacs & ducks…what else do you need! DAY ONE Meet your fellow travelers for our first day’s drive as we head to Louisiana, and the City of New Orleans! Our French Quarter hotel is only a block away from the legendary Bourbon Street. Enjoy the local dining and entertainment this evening! DAY TWO After breakfast we meet our local guide for a morning city tour of New Orleans. Explore the vibrant neighborhoods outside the French Quarter, including the Garden District, Marigny, Bywater, 9th Ward, Treme, Central City, Irish Channel, Riverbend, Lower Garden District, Mid-City, Bayou St. John, etc. Along the way, learn 300 years of history, fun facts, and plenty of folklore! This afternoon we tour Mardi Gras World!Since 1947, the artists and craftsmen of Mardi Gras World have designed and constructed the biggest parade floats and attractions for each Mardi Gras season. On your Mardi Gras World tour, learn the history of Mardi Gras in New Orleans before your guide takes you through the float den, where artists work year-round building spectacular floats and props. You never get this close to the floats during the parade! Furthermore, this is also the only spot to witness these amazing pieces come to life each year. You may even get a chance to try on a Mardi Gras costume! The rest of the afternoon and evening is free for further exploration of New Orleans. “Laissez les bons temps rouler!” B DAY THREE Today we head into the Lone Star State, and the city of San Antonio, TX. Along the way we’ll stop for an included dinner before checking into our hotel located right on the famed River Walk B D DAY FOUR Taking a tour of the Alamo is a must when visiting San Antonio! For 13 days in 1836, close to 200 Texas defenders held the Alamo from approximately 2,500 of Mexican General Santa Anna’s troops. The most famous of the defenders, William Travis, James Bowie, and David Crockett, died fighting overwhelming odds for Texas freedom. Today we rediscover this gem of Texas history with a tour through the 4.2-acre complex and the Alamo Gardens: “Remember the Alamo!” We continue our tour of San Antonio with a local guide, visiting the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park to learn of life in the Spanish missions during the 1700s. During the evening, enjoy free time to explore the River Walk and the variety of fine restaurants. B DAY FIVE This morning we’ll hop onto a river barge for a guided cruise to see San Antonio by boat! Spend free time in the afternoon sampling San Antonio’s fantastic dining, shopping and entertainment. Your coach will also be available to take you to the famous “El Mercado” the famous historic Farmer’s Market Plaza. B
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DAY SIX As we continue west, we say goodbye to Texas and hello to New Mexico! Our overnight destination is the UFO Capital of the World: Roswell. A walk down main street is a must see for anyone with an interest in UFO’s or how the events of 1947 shaped this rural town, Alien Street Lights and all! Dinner, back on earth, is included. BD DAY SEVEN In July of 1947, something crashed in the desert between Corona and Roswell. It may not have been part of a weather balloon. Known as the “Roswell Incident,” this legendary UFO case purports that not only was there an extraterrestrial UFO crash, but a top-secret military retrieval operation, as well as a government cover-up campaign that lasted for over 60 years. Find out the ‘truth’ as our expert guide takes us on a journey to the places where it supposedly happened. Explore Roswell Army Airfield, the former military base that was home to the 509th Bomb Group, the elite unit involved with the UFO incident. Discover the infamous Hangar (Building 84) where the recovered spacecraft and alien bodies were kept. At each location, your guide discusses events and known facts; you get to decide what really happened! Wave goodbye to the little green men and continue on to Albuquerque. After checking into our hotel, enjoy an included dinner in the historic district. BD DAY EIGHT Albuquerque, New Mexico’s largest city, sits in the high desert. Take a trip on the Sandia Peak Tramway, an aerial tramway stretching from the northeast edge of Albuquerque to the crest line of the Sandia Mountains. Experience amazing views of the 28,000 square kilometers of New Mexico’s countryside as you are transported above deep canyons on this ride. This afternoon, wander the historic district, designed in the Spanish Colonial tradition of a central plaza anchored by a church. B DAY NINE We take a day trip today to the hill town of Santa Fe. Perched at 7000 feet, our local guide highlights the town’s vivid history through the centuries. Founded in 1609, Santa Fe is the oldest capital city in the country with a fascinating history incorporating ancient Native settlements, the tumult of the Spanish Colonial era and the escapades of the Wild West. B DAY TEN Returning back east, we follow the legendary Route 66 and pause in Tucumcari for lunch (on own), where vintage motels and restaurants from the 1930s to the 1950s are still in business. Route 66 has many strange and wonderful sights like The Tee Pee Curios and The World’s Largest Pop Bottle & Store! Continuing on to Amarillo, TX, our next stop is a little different -- 10 classic Cadillac Cars buried nose down in the ground at the famed Cadillac Ranch pop art installation. Dinner and overnight in Amarillo. BD
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DAY ELEVEN Next, we stop in the town of Clinton for the ultimate Route 66 experience, The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum. Visitors take a personal journey through the history of the nation’s most revered highway. Encounter the iconic ideas, images, and myths of the Mother Road. Learn about the dreams and the labor that made the road a reality. Experience the Dust Bowl as thousands streamed along the road seeking respite from drought and hunger towards the “land of promise.” Listen to the sounds of the Big Band era. Sit at the counter or a booth in a 1950s diner like one of America’s families vacationing along the length of Route 66. Continue to Oklahoma City for an included dinner and overnight. BD DAY TWELVE Our final stop on the Great South Western Trek will be Memphis, TN, where we hope to arrive in time to see the “Duck March” at the famous Peabody Hotel. Tonight, you have a free evening to dine and enjoy the excitement on Beale Street. B DAY THIRTEEN We’ll enjoy a final breakfast before we head home. B SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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JUN 21-24 #14528
$994 SINGLE
$799 DOUBLE
UP, DOWN, AND AROUND THE TENNESSEE VALLEY
DAY ONE Today has us traveling North into the State of Tennessee and the town of Chattanooga. Dinner is included before checking into our local hotel. Tomorrow the fun will begin! D DAY TWO After breakfast at the hotel we shall make our way over to Lookout Mountain, home to three of Tennessee’s best attractions. Our first stop is Ruby Falls as we descend DOWN 260 feet by elevator into Lookout Mountain and explore the cavern trail on a guided walk to the tallest and deepest cave waterfall open to the public in the United States. Learn the story behind the accidental discovery of the cavern, see stunning rock formations, and experience the thundering waterfall! Next, we take a leisurely stroll AROUND Rock City Gardens offering a variety of fauna and flora and the famous “See Severn States” view. Finally, we travel UP the mountain on the Incline Railway which is one of the world’s steepest passenger railways. Experience the thrill of riding "America's Most Amazing Mile" as the Incline climbs historic Lookout Mountain and experience the view from the summit’s observation deck. This evening we have a real treat for you, as we embark upon the Southern Belle Riverboat for a dinner cruise with entertainment down the Tennessee River. Overnight in Chattanooga. B D DAY THREE After breakfast we continue our journey West and cross the border into Alabama to the town of Scottsboro. It is here we visit a rather unique attraction, The Unclaimed Baggage Center. Did you ever wonder what happens to all those unclaimed bags the airlines find? Well, they end up here and are unpacked, sorted, and the contents offered for sale at extraordinary low prices. This will be a shopping experience like no other! Who knows what treasures you may find? Returning to Georgia this afternoon we check into our hotel before proceeding to Stone Mountain, just outside of Atlanta. This evening enjoy the incredible laser display at Stone Mountain with dinner included. A spectacular final night experience on this trip. B D DAY FOUR Before departing for home, we shall swing back into Atlanta for a morning at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. This Garden is forever evolving with different themes and exhibits for each season and is always impressive. B
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DAY TRIP TO HARRAH’S CASINO AUG 21 SEP 25
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$79 PER PERSON $79 PER PERSON
Kelly Tours is delighted to announce the continuation of our Day Trip program to Harrah’s Casino in Cherokee, NC. We’ll leave early from the Summerville, SC Walmart and West Ashley, SC pick up locations and travel to Cherokee. Enjoy six hours at Harrah’s Casino with free play. Experience Vegas action with over 4,000 games, including slots, blackjack, craps, roulette, plus fantastic dining and shopping. CHARLESTON ONLY DEPARTURE FOR HARRAH'S DAY TRIP.
OVERNIGHT HARRAH’S CASINO AUG 9-10
#14545 $295 SINGLE $219 DOUBLE
RESCHEDULED
MAY 17- Board the bus 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 4000 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! MAY 18- 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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OCT 10-18 #14467
$2,969 SINGLE
$2,299 DOUBLE
GRAND HOTELMACKINAC ISLAND BACK FOR 2021 DAY ONE Meet your Kelly Tours coach and tour escort as we journey to Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, Indiana, south of Cincinnati, Ohio. We’ll stop to rest and for lunch (on your own). Belterra is a classic casino resort on the scenic Ohio River near the Markland Dam offering non-stop gambling action, entertainment, dining, shopping, an indulgent spa, and world-class golf. Enjoy the dinner buffet with an included voucher and $10 in free play at the casino. D DAY TWO After an included breakfast, we depart for Frankenmuth, MI, known for its Bavarian hospitality – regardless of the season! During travel, we’ll take rest stops and a lunch break on your own. Upon arrival we check into the Bavarian Inn Lodge for their famous chicken dinner along with a performance of the German anthem, “Schnitzelbank Song.” Spend free time tonight exploring! B D DAY THREE After a breakfast buffet, we check out and meet our local guide for a tour of Frankenmuth. Next browse the magical Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland before we travel to Mackinaw City, break for lunch on our own, and catch the ferry to Mackinac Island. Upon arrival at the dock, horse-drawn taxis take us to the Grand Hotel, which has beckoned guests to a bygone era of hospitality and charm since 1887. This evening, meet in the Main Dining Room for a spectacular dinner including an appetizer, soup, salad, entrée and dessert. After dinner, venture to the Terrace Room for dancing and live music from the Grand Hotel Orchestra or grab a nightcap at the Cupola Bar. The view of the Mackinac Bridge at night is spectacular. B D DAY FOUR Begin your day with a full breakfast in the Grand Hotel’s Main Dining Room. After a horse-drawn carriage tour of the island, spend the rest of the day exploring! Make sure you’re back in time to dress for dinner this evening. B D
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DAY FIVE Enjoy breakfast this morning before catching the ferry back to the mainland. Our motorcoach and driver will meet us in Mackinaw City, and we’ll depart for Alpena, MI via Heritage Route 23 – known as the Pathway to the Sunrise Coast featuring scenic shorelines and majestic lighthouses. Upon arrival enjoy free time for shopping, sightseeing, and lunch, then explore the shipwrecks of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center. We then depart for the Thunder Bay Resort and Elk Preserve. After checking in, we take a ride on a horse-drawn carriage through the resort and across Thunder Bay River to see the majestic elk! At Elk Antler Log Cabin dine on a gourmet meal prepared on antique wood cook stoves and a wine tasting highlighting local vineyards.B D
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DAY SIX After breakfast in the Clubhouse Grill, we board our coach and depart for Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. We’ll break for rest stops and lunch on your own. Upon arrival we’ll check into our downtown hotel for a two-night stay. Free evening tonight. B DAY SEVEN Following breakfast, join the ferry for a trip right up to the foot of the Falls themselves, rain gear provided as you will get wet! Rest of the day is free; remember you can admire the Falls illuminated during the evening. B DAY EIGHT Enjoy an included breakfast and begin our drive towards home. Today’s drive winds through beautiful Pennsylvania into the Mountaineer State of West Virginia and includes rest stops and lunch on your own. Before we check into our hotel for the evening, we’ll gather for an included dinner at Tamarac Artisan Center and Restaurant. Tamarack’s striking, peaked red roof and lovely landscaped grounds draw half a million visitors per year, as well as the unique Appalachian artisan products and extraordinary food. We spend the night in Beckley.. B D DAY NINE Fill up on breakfast before we hit the road! Today we’ll take a splendid drive through the mountains of Virginia, the Carolinas and Georgia before arriving home in the evening. B Valid Passport is required for this trip Travel insurance is highly recommended Please note special terms & conditions pertaining to this trip due to hotel(s) policies Initial $400.00 per person deposit is refundable if cancelled by July 1, 2021 minus a $49.00 administration fee. For cancelations made after July 1, 2021 all deposits are non-refundable. 100% of balance due cancelation penalty will be due if cancelation made after August 10, 2021. Kindly adhere to deposit & payment dates which are dictated by hotel(s) & vendor policies. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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OCT 14-15 #14518
$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 and 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 mine shaft 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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OCT 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 own) during our trip, as well enjoy provided water and snacks onboard 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. 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, National Council of Negro Women, and the MLK Memorial. Mid-morning, we depart to return home. B
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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 (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
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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 & 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 & 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
CANCELATION On day trips, payments are non-refundable, but transferable one time, should a traveler (or Kelly Tours for reason of Force Majeure) have to cancel for any reason, minus cost of any show/game ticket if unrecoverable. On overnight trips, no cancelation penalty if a trip is cancelled before the final payment due date, minus a $49.00 administration fee. 50% cancelation penalty if a trip is cancelled 44–30 days prior to trip departure. 100% cancelation 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 Covid-19 Force Majeure, full refund minus $49.00 administrative fee or a Full Credit to your account is available. No refunds for no-shows. LIABILITY & 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.
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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, first-serve 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 B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner (including meal gratuities). Tour packages do not include meals which 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.