The Group Travel & Transportation Specialists ISSUE 6
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JULY 2021- AUGUST 2021
NEW TRIPS ADDED!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
pages 4-9 DISCOVER DAY TRIPS There and back again! Check out these exciting day-trip options.
page 9 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!
pages 20-23 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 24-25 NEW FOR 2022! Take a peek at what we have in store for next year!
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THE GREAT SOUTH WESTERN TREK 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 group exploring Route 66!
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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. 5 JULY 2021 - AUGUST 2021
CAPITAL COLUMBIA AUG 25 #14613
$139 PER PERSON
Join us today on a trip to the Capital of South Carolina, Columbia. Our first port of call will be The Governor’s Mansion, "home" to more than thirty governors and their families through the years. A repository of treasures, the mansion offers a glimpse into the rich history and heritage of SC. Lunch is included featuring real Southern Comfort food, with chefs pairing traditional recipes with local ingredients and a bit of modern flair! Then we tour The Statehouse & grounds famed for its architecture and grandeur befitting a State Capital. Our final stop will be at The South Carolina State Museum featuring four floors of exhibits covering SC history, art, natural history and science and technology. Before reboarding the coach for the journey home, we shall experience the 55-foot digital dome of the museum’s planetarium for an exciting look at our night sky. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
DAY TRIP TO HARRAH’S CASINO AUG 16 SEP 25
#14544 #14543
$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
$20 FREE SLOT PLAY INCLUDED
WITH A CAESARS REWARDS ACCOUNT
#14598 $295 SINGLE $219 DOUBLE
AUG 9- 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 21-story 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! AUG 10- 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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JUL 15 #14612
$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. Dinner is included on our way back home to Savannah SAVANNAH ONLY DEPARTURE
ATLANTA BRAVES HOME GAME$119 PER PERSON
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
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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
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 6 #14631
$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!
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SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
SEP 8 #14599
$159 PER PERSON
SPILL THE TEA IN SAVANNAH
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
SEP 11 #14530
$129 PER PERSON
ANNO DOMINI NARROWAY 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! SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
SEPT 15 #14617
$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
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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
OCT 07 #14632
$164 PER PERSON
RHYTHMS & TIMES OF MACON, GA
Macon’s music heritage is like no other city in America. It’s where native Little Richard Penniman, the “architect of rock ‘n’ roll,” perfected his “wop-bop-a-loo-bop.” It’s where Otis Redding grew up and first uttered the impassioned strains of “Got-ta, Got-ta” on the stage of the Douglass Theatre. It’s where James Brown recorded “Please, Please, Please” leading to his first record deal. Macon is where a young Phil Walden established the South’s premier R&B booking and talent agency in the 1960s and the groundbreaking Southern rock label Capricorn Records, now a museum which we shall visit and tour the actual studio. In addition, we shall visit The Big House, where Duane Allman guided his weeping slide guitar over the improvisational grooves of The Allman Brothers Band. Discover all this musical history in the company of our local expert guide and enjoy an included lunch. SAVANNAH ONLY DEPARTURE
OCT 12 #14677
$134 PER PERSON
HOPSEWEE PLANTATION GEORGETOWN, SC
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Today, we head to Georgetown, SC to experience Southern History at the Hopsewee Plantation. Built circa 1740, some 40 years before the American 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 from top to bottom, room by room, including the two original slave cabins that still stand on the grounds. Then join Ms. Zenobia Harper, an artist & storyteller for a Gullah tour of the property which will focus on the enslaved Africans who worked the Plantation and then flourished into a thriving community & 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. CHARLESTON ONLY DEPARTURES
STAFF PICK Let's make a day of it! NOV 28 #14696
$179 PER PERSON
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS. ATLANTA FALCONS
JACKSONVILLE, FL – TIAA BANK FIELD Jump onboard your motor coach 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 1:00pm kick off. Enjoy the game as the Jaguars take on the Falcons! After the game, re-board your coach for the journey home. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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AUG 12-13 #14625
$369 SINGLE
$299 DOUBLE
REDISCOVER MYRTLE BEACH
DAY ONE Myrtle Beach is famous for its entertainment, food and shopping so this is a great chance to rediscover the town. Travel via coach to The Grand Strand and check into our hotel. Then, indulge in a feast at The Original Benjamin’s Calabash Restaurant, a landmark in Myrtle Beach and a family favorite with over 170 items to choose from on their incredible buffet! Following dinner, we head to the Carolina Opry Theatre to experience their new award-winning show. The performance blends two hours of high-energy music, comedy and dance in a luxurious theater complete with state-of-the-art lighting, sound and special effects. Highly acclaimed by The New York Times, USA Today, NBC Nightly News, and CNN, The Carolina Opry is the only show to be named a “Top Attraction in Myrtle Beach” by CNBC. Featuring a cast of over 35 of the nation’s most talented performers, this variety show spans all genres to bring you the best hits of yesterday, today and everything in between! D DAY TWO After breakfast at the hotel, we head over to another of Myrtle Beach’s great attractions. Broadway at the Beach is a huge entertainment and shopping venue featuring one-of-a-kind shops and boutiques along with a host of nationally recognized shopping names, as well as attractions such as an aquarium, wax museum, shows and more! Enjoy Broadway at the Beach, then in the early afternoon we return back towards home. B SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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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 #14500 #14500 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
FEATURED MUSICAL GUESTS & INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKERS #14502
Gold City- Aug 20 #14502
DAY FOUR We’ll enjoy an included breakfast this morning and begin our journey back home. B SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
#14502 The Coffmans
Dr. Tim Hill
Aug 20
Aug 20
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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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SEP 27-30 #14509
$649 SINGLE
$499 DOUBLE
THE BEAU RIVAGE CASINO BILOXI 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! SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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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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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SECOND DEPARTURE ADDED! OCT 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 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 SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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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 SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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GEORGIA DAWGS VS. VANDERBILT COMMODORES SEP 24-26 #14733
$999 SINGLE
$799 DOUBLE
DAY ONE Travel through Georgia and into Tennessee and the city of Nashville. Dinner is included along the way before we check into our hotel this evening. D DAY TWO After an included breakfast, it's Game Day! There is nothing like the experience of a college football Saturday, especially in the SEC conference! This two-night trip travels to Nashville, TN to cheer on the Georgia Dawgs against the Vanderbilt Commodores. Tailgate in style in a private hospitality tent that is steps from the stadium with plenty to eat and drink and a place to sit and soak up the game day atmosphere. Then enter the stadium and find your seats for kick off - Gooooooo Dawgs! Sic Em! B TG DAY THREE Enjoy one final breakfast before we board the coach for a leisurely drive back home. B SAVANNAH ONLY DEPARTURE
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OCT 5-6 #14680
$529 SINGLE
$454 DOUBLE
HAMILTON!
MORAN THEATER JACKSONVILLE, FL DAY ONE Travel to Jacksonville, FL, home of the Times Union Center Moran Theatre, and enjoy the most exciting and significant musical of the decade. HAMILTON is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON is the story of America then, as told by America now. A dinner is included before the evening 7:30pm show curtain. The show ends late this evening, so after we shall overnight at our Jacksonville area hotel. D DAY TWO Following a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, we start our journey home with a stop for shopping and lunch on Amelia Island. B SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
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DEC 4 #14699
$139 PER PERSON
DEC 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. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
DEC 11 #14704
$159 PER PERSON
A CHRISTMAS CAROLE
AT THE ALHAMBRA THEATER The Alhambra Theatre Jacksonville is one of the longest-running 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 Follows the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his extraordinary journey across Christmas past, present & future! Lunch is served at your table before the 2:00pm curtain. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
DEC 16 #14636
$149 PER PERSON
DEC 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 & Jennifer Moranz for the 2:00pm 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 9-10
CHARLESTON DEPARTURE #14633
$439 SINGLE
$369 DOUBLE
NOV 10-11
SAVANNAH DEPARTURE #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 décor 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
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DEC 1-3 #14703
$919 SINGLE
$719 DOUBLE
OPRYLAND’S COUNTRY CHRISTMAS NASHVILLE, TN
DAY ONE Travel through Georgia and into Tennessee and the city of Nashville. Here 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 full-service spa, water park, a plethora of restaurants and even a river which runs through the complex! Enjoy the culinary scene at Opryland for dinner on 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
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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 included), 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. Booked & payable directly at the resort. For dinner this evening, return to the Main Dining room for another wonderful dinner. BD 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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2022 TRIPS ADDED! FEB 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”! A lunch is included on the journey down to Florida before the 2:00pm matinee curtain. SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
MAR 21-24, 2022 #14701
$839 SINGLE
$649 DOUBLE
ARK ENCOUNTER AND CREATION MUSEUM BACK FOR 2022
MAR 21- 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 MAR 22- 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. BD MAR 23- 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 live 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. BD
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MAR 24- We’ll enjoy an included breakfast this morning and begin our journey back home. B SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON DEPARTURES
KEY WEST OUR SOUTHERN MOST CITY KEY WEST, FL JAN 30- FEB 4,2022
#14710
$2,509 SINGLE
$1,629 DOUBLE
JAN 30- 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 JAN 31- 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 3 nights. B FEB 1 & 2 - Spend today and tomorrow soaking up the beauty of this magical place. Key West, also known as the Conch Republic, is a small Island paradise previous 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 Pina 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. FEB 3- Bid farewell to Key West and follow the Overseas Highway back towards the mainland. Stop in Key Largo for lunch (on own) before checking into our hotel, the luxurious Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa located right on the beach. A farewell dinner is included this evening overlooking the ocean at sunset. D FEB 4 -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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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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