Historic Savannah & Charleston Holiday
December 10th -16th , 2025
$3925 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $1100 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix
DAY 1: ARRIVE CHARLESTON Arrive in Charleston, meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay. Enjoy an evening on your own to relax. Originally founded as Charles Towne in 1670, this cultured and refined city is a beautifully preserved treasure. Overnight: Charleston
DAY 2: EDMONSTON-ALSTON HOUSE - CHARLESTON SIGHTSEEING This morning visit the Edmonston-Alston
DAY 3: CHARLESTON - BEAUFORT - SAVANNAH Today visit Middleton Place, home to America’s oldest landscaped garden and a National Historic Landmark. It began in 1741 and took 10 years to complete the terraces, lakes and camellia alleys. Tour the home and stable yard with its craft displays. Later depart for the historic port city of Beaufort, a quaint 1711 town with narrow tree-lined streets and charming homes. Enjoy a delightful Carriage Ride through town, before traveling to the fascinating city of Savannah. America’s first planned city, Savannah is home to a beautifully preserved national landmark district that features restored 18th and 19th century homes, museums, churches monuments and more. We’ll check in for a two-night stay, then enjoy a free evening. (B) Overnight: Savannah
DAY 4: SAVANNAH SIGHTSEEING This morning tour the restored Mercer Williams House Museum designed by New York architect John S. Norris for General Hugh W. Mercer. Construction began in 1860 and was subsequently interrupted by the Civil War, to eventually be completed in 1868. Next enjoy a Savannah City Tour. See the 20 original squares, all landscaped with oaks, azaleas, fountains, and statues. Drive by the Old Cotton Exchange, River Street, and Madison Square of General Sherman’ s ‘March to the Sea’ fame. This afternoon spend time on your own to see the sights of John Berendt’s Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, then stroll the historic cobblestone streets. Tonight join your fellow travelers to enjoy southern cuisine at a fine local restaurant. After dinner explore Savannah’s gorgeous holiday light displays. (B,D) Overnight: Savannah
DAY 5: SAVANNAH - ST. SIMONS ISLAND - JEKYLL ISLAND Today travel south to the Golden Isles of Georgia. Visit St. Simons Island, known for its salt marshes and sandy beaches. View famous Christ Church and the St. Simons Lighthouse which was destroyed during the Civil War then rebuilt in 1872. This afternoon arrive on Jekyll Island, a former hunting reserve for America’s top millionaires. Goodyear, Pulitzer, and Rockefeller all built elaborate “cottages” here. Stay two nights at the 1886 Jekyll Island Club, a Victorian-style hotel originally an exclusive retreat for the wealthy. Jekyll Island becomes Holly Jolly Jekyll during the holiday season with over 500,000 light bulbs and 35,000 lights on the Great Tree. (B) Overnight: Jekyll Island
DAY 6: JEKYLL ISLAND This morning enjoy a guided Jekyll Island Trolley Tour of the historic district which includes the Indian Mound Cottage, the Mosaic Gallery, and Faith Chapel. Your afternoon is at leisure to walk the beach and enjoy the resort. Tonight’s Farewell Dinner is in the Jekyll Island Club’s Grand Dining Room, a venue of both social and historical significance which has welcomed titans of industry, stars of the stage, and resort guests for over a century. (B,D) Overnight: Jekyll Island
Monument Valley & Canyon de Chelly
April 27th -29th, 2025 Sunday-Tuesday
$799 Per Person (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $199 Single Supplement
Day One: We’ll travel north, with a stop for lunch on self at Cameron Trading Post. A haven for travelers since 1916, this trading post boasts an expansive dining room, with a huge stone fireplace and tall picture windows, offering a view of the Little Colorado River Gorge. We’ll enjoy the ambience, along with a terrific menu that runs from burgers to salads, and includes local favorites, such as Navajo tacos and stews. After lunch we’ll explore the Grand Canyon via the East Entrance at Desert View, offering a unique opportunity to visit the world-famous Desert View Watchtower Later we’ll travel to Kayenta, Arizona and check into the Kayenta Hampton Inn, home to Reuben Helflin’s Restaurant, where we’ll enjoy dinner on self.
Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel. After breakfast we’re off to the visitor’s center where we’ll pile into jeeps for a 2.5 hour tour, covering more than 30 miles of secluded back-country to discover the restricted areas of Monument Valley, a sacred homeland to the Navajo, who are the Keepers of Monument Valley. We’ll learn about the history of the Anasazi, early Native American peoples, famously known for their petroglyphs, pictographs and their spectacular cliff dwellings. We’ll visit all of the famous monoliths of Monument Valley The Mittens, John Ford’s Point, Three Sisters, North Window, Totem Pole, Yei Bi Cheis and Artist’s Point. These are the real life backdrops for Hollywood Westerns such as Stagecoach, The Searchers, How the West was Won, and so many more! Afterwards we ’ll enjoy lunch on self at the visitor’s center. Midafternoon it’s back in the Transits, and we’ll head for Canyon de Chelly, pronounced canyon duh shay, where we’ll check into the Thunderbird Lodge. Owned and operated by the Navajo Nation, the historic Thunderbird Lodge will be our cozy headquarters for the night. We’ll take some time for a refresh before heading out. We’ll visit the South Rim of Canyon de Chelly and we’ll experience the sunset highlighting Spider Rock. Later we’ll return to the hotel restaurant for dinner, on self. Thunderbird Lodge sits on the site of a trading post that was built in 1896. The restaurant, housed in the trading post’s original building, famously serves traditional Native American dishes, along with American favorites.
Day Three: Breakfast is on self at the hotel. After breakfast jeeps will arrive to take us on a half-day tour of Canyon de Chelly. We’ll be led by our Navajo guide, who will explain the significance of man-made structures and symbols while also sharing the natural points of interest. Heavy-duty six-wheel-drive touring vehicles are equipped with padded seats to provide a good experience. The tours stop frequently for photo opportunities, to visit ancient sites, Navajo farms and rock art. When the tour is over we’ll head back to the hotel for lunch, on self. After lunch it’s back in the Transits, and we’ll head for home with plenty of great sightseeing along the way.
Rancho de la Osa—The Most Historic Place in Arizona!
March 17th -18th, 2025
$599 Single Room Occupancy—$479 Double Room Occupancy—$429 Triple Room Occupancy
High in the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona, 590-acre Rancho De La Osa is surrounded by 120,000 acres of Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge. Historically rich, Rancho De La Osa’s headquarters was originally a village for Tohono O’Odham Indians, possibly dating all the way back to the Hohokams. The ranch is also home to the oldest continually used building in Arizona built by Jesuit missionaries in 1720 to be used as a place of worship, a trading post and an inn for travelers. In 1916 Pancho Villa attempted to take the ranch, leaving a cannonball lodged in an adobe wall. Following the Gadsden Purchase of 1853, the ranch became part of the United States and was purchased in the late 1800’s by cattle baron Colonel William Sturgis, who built the great hacienda. In 1925 Louisa Wetherill, a noted archaeologist purchased the ranch and opened it to guests the following year. By the 1930’s Rancho De La Osa became a political hotbed, hosting President Lyndon Johnson and his wife Lady Bird, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Senator Adlai Stevenson and many others. William Clayton famously wrote the Marshall Plan in what is now known as the Clayton House. Hollywood celebrities who visited the ranch included, Joan Crawford, Tom Mix and John Wayne, just to name a few. Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone with the Wind, spent time at the ranch and Zane Gray regularly wrote there. Today Rancho De La Osa offers a remarkable guest ranch experience, with fabulous food much of it locally sourced and a great wine list. There are endless activities to keep you busy from sunup to sundown, although many guests are drawn to the ranch for its tranquility and remarkable scenery.
Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with a stop for lunch on self, and a little sightseeing, in the charming artist’s hamlet of Tubac. Later, back in the Transits, we’ll head for Sasabe, Arizona, where the adventure really begins! We’ll check into our rooms and take some time for a refresh, before heading into the dining room for a fabulous dinner, included.
Day Two: A delicious breakfast will be served buffet style in the dining room, included. Following breakfast the morning is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Rancho De La Osa is a wildlife photographer’s dream, and you’ll want to discover every corner of this fascinating property. Several ala carte activities are available at an additional cost, including horseback riding. Whether you’re an experienced rider or never been on a horse, the Rancho de la Osa wranglers will match you with an appropriate horse and lead you on a scenic ride. Early afternoon, we’ll enjoy lunch in the dining room, included, before getting back on the road. We’ll explore an incredibly scenic loop tour of Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge, as we sightsee our way back to the Valley. This whirlwind tour includes so much!
$1249 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $250 (Single Supplement)
Day One: We’ll leave the Valley headed for Farmington, New Mexico, enjoying plenty of pitstops along the way, including a stop for lunch, on self, at the Painted Desert Diner at Petrified Forest National Park. Late afternoon, we’ll check into the Holiday Inn Express, and after a refresh, we’ll head out to enjoy a festive Welcome Dinner, included.
Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel. Back in the Transits we’re headed for Durango, Colorado, founded in 1880 by the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. The Railroad arrived in Durango in 1881. The tracks to Silverton were completed by 1882 and the train began hauling both freight and passengers. The line was constructed to haul silver and ore from Southwest Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, but passengers soon realized it was all about the view! We’ll begin our world famous Durango Silverton Scenic Skyway Tour with a relaxing journey to Silverton by motorcoach. A National Historic Landmark, Silverton is home to several restaurants, shops and galleries. We’ll enjoy lunch on self and take some time to stroll Silverton’s charming streets before boarding our train for the return ride to Durango. And what a ride it is, offering a view of Colorado’s majestic mountains that is inaccessible by highway. This historic train has been in continuous operation between Durango and Silverton since 1882, carrying passengers behind historic steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock indigenous to the line. Early evening finds us back in Durango, where we’ll enjoy dinner on self at the restaurant of your choice, before heading back to our hotel.
Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s back in the Transits and we’re headed for Chama, New Mexico, a National Historic Landmark, and home to the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, At 64-miles in length, the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad is the longest, the highest and most authentic steam railroad in North America, traveling through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rocky Mountain West. Owned by the states of Colorado and New Mexico, the train crosses state borders 11 times, zigzagging along canyon walls, burrowing through two tunnels, and steaming over 137-foot Cascade Trestle. All trains steam along through deep forests of aspens and evergreens, across high plains filled with wildflowers, and through a rocky gorge of remarkable geologic formations. Deer, antelope, elk, fox, eagles and even bear are frequently spotted on this off-the grid adventure that has been called the best, and most scenic train ride in America. We’ll travel by train from Chama, New Mexico to Antonito, Colorado, with a stop midway at historic Osier Station for a delicious hot lunch and a selection of freshly baked desserts, included. Late afternoon we’ll return to Chama via motorcoach, then it’s back in the Transits headed for our hotel. We’ll take a moment to refresh before heading out to enjoy a Farewell Dinner and a cocktail, and it’s all included.
Day Four: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we’re headed for home. We’ll enjoy plenty of great sightseeing along the way, as well as a stop for lunch, on self, at the fabulous La Posada Hotel, home to the award winning Turquoise Room. The La Posada Hotel is the last of the great railroad hotels, a fitting final stop on this remarkable historic railroad adventure! Might be time to check this one off your BUCKET LIST!
The Sandhill Cranes of Whitewater Draw featuring the Historic Gadsden Hotel
January 30th -31st, 2025
$426 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $65 (Single Supplement)
Day One: We’re traveling south to Tombstone The Town Too Tough To Die where we’ll find plenty of great little restaurants to choose from and enjoy lunch on self. Later, back in the Transits, we’ll head for Douglas, Arizona. Just a few miles north of the Mexican border, Douglas, a once remote ranching town is home to the infamous Gadsden Hotel. Built in 1902, then destroyed by fire, the Gadsden was rebuilt in 1929 in the Art Nouveau style offering a magnificent Tiffany stained glass window overlooking the lobby, and a sweeping Italian marble staircase up which Pancho Villa reportedly rode his horse. The hotel provided gracious hospitality to the growing business brought in by the mining industry and the settling of the Arizona Territory. The lobby of the Gadsden, “the living room,” hosted cattlemen, ranchers, copper mining executives and businessmen. For all of the Gadsden’s rich history, the hotel also had a dark side catering to gamblers, and notable lawless characters of the American West. Famously haunted, guests and staff members have reported paranormal encounters on every floor, with the third floor seemingly the epicenter. The basement of the Gadsden is beyond fascinating a 7,000 square foot labyrinth of twenty rooms which secretly housed bootleg whiskey tunnels, brothels and a notorious speakeasy. We’ll check into our beautifully renovated rooms, and after a refresh we’ll enjoy a Welcome Dinner, served buffet-style with a glass of beer or wine, and it’s all included. After dinner, we’ll explore the Gadsden, beginning on the third floor, winding our way down into the basement with guides recounting the darker history that arose from the underbelly of the hotel. Afterwards you might want to call it an early night we ’ve got a big day tomorrow!
Day Two: We’ll be up before the crack of dawn to enjoy a continental breakfast, included, at the hotel. Back in the Transits, we’ll hit the road for Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area, one of the best places to view sandhill cranes, with an estimated winter population of over 30,000. Located in the Sulphur Springs Valley a Chihuahuan desert grassland habitat Whitewater Draw is surrounded by Arizona’s magnificent sky islands. The sandhill cranes spend the night standing in the draw’s shallow waters to evade predators, and then fly out at sunrise, to feed and socialize in the surrounding area. With an impressive wingspan of 6 to 7 feet, the early morning mass ascension of the sandhill
DECEMBER TOURS
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Club Style Series
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Christmas Carol at the Gaslight Theatre
December 3rd, Tuesday……………...$144
Cheer the hero and boo the villain at the Gaslight Theatre, where musical comedy melodramas have been on the menu since 1977 and the audience is part of the show! Join us as we kick off the holiday season Gaslight-style with this kooky adaptation of Dickens' classic tale. It’s Christmas 1950’s and magical spirits open the eyes of crotchety Ebenezer Scrooge to the true meaning of generosity and compassion. Located in the old Jerry Lewis Theatre in Tucson, the Gaslight is also home to the award winning Little Anthony’s Diner, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. Voted Tucson’s Best Diner, Little Anthony’s famously serves great sandwiches, pizza, fresh salads and so much more. Enjoy diner-style milkshakes, adult beverages, and fantastic desserts, all served throughout the show. The Gaslight Theatre experience is a BLAST! Don’t wait to make your reservations for this very popular tour. Depart: NW 9:30 a.m. Phx 9:15 a.m. Scts 9:30 a.m. Mesa 10 a.m. R: 7 p.m.
Sleigh the Sales!
Holiday Shopping Spree
December 6th, Friday……………….….$60
Unwrap the savings at Dillard’s Promenade in Casa Grande. A Dillard’ s Clearance Center, new items are arriving daily at an initial markdown of 65%, and if that’s not enough, look for additional random, jaw dropping discounts on everything from luxury handbags, designer shoes and boots, dresses for absolutely every occasion, menswear, junior and kids clothes and on and on! Every trip to this clearance center offers all the excitement of a treasure hunt! We can’t promise that you’ll find that perfect gift for the special someone, all at a fabulous price, but we can promise it’s gonna be fun! We’ll arrive early enough to enjoy lunch, on self, before the store opens at noon. With a handful of restaurants to choose from there is sure to be something for everyone. Come with us, and jingle all the way to the cash register. Depart: NW 9 a.m. Phx 9:15 a.m. Scts 9:30 a.m. Mesa 10 a.m. R: 5 p.m.
“Club Style Series”
Home for the Holidays
at Barleen’s Dinner Show
December 10th, Tuesday…………….$125
Get ready to mingle and jingle at this Barleen’s matinee performance, where a joyful mixture of traditional and popular seasonal classics are brought to you by masterful musicians! A deli-
cious lunch is included prior to the show, and guests are always encouraged to “Eat dessert first!” We’ll begin with Barleen’ s famous chocolate cake, before digging into slow-roasted beef, creamy Yukon gold mashed potatoes with pan gravy, steamed baby carrots, a crisp dinner salad, and whole wheat rolls with butter. Barleen’s also offers an optional “Healthy Plate,” suitable for vegetarians. We’ll enjoy a variety of soft drinks, and for an additional cost, a full bar will be available serving cocktails, beer, and wine. This fantastic performance is sure to become one of your favorite Holiday Traditions!
Depart: NW 10 a.m. Phx 10:15 Scts 10:30 Mesa 11 a.m. R: 4 p.m.
“The Backyard Series”
A Christmas Carol
at the Hale Theatre
December 11th, Wednesday………...$127
A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ famous tale of redemption will be magically brought to life at the Hale Center Theatre. This is the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man whose heart is transformed by the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Filled with unforgettable characters, haunting melodies, and heartwarming moments, this beloved production is a holiday tradition that reminds us all of the power of love. Prior to this evening performance, we’ll enjoy an early dinner, on self, in Downtown Gilbert’s Heritage District, where fantastic restaurants line a very walkable Main Street, and there is sure to be something for everyone.
Depart: NW 2 p.m. Scts 2:15 p.m. Mesa 2:45 p.m. R 8 p.m.
Dec 19-20, Thur-Fri…………………...$449
s December 23rd, Monday…………….$184
A true Arizona landmark, Durant’s is famous for its humble pink exterior and backdoor entrance through the kitchen. Once inside, get ready for some old-school elegance in a private dining room, beautifully decked out for the holidays. We’ll begin our early dinner with a glass of cabernet, chardonnay, or a sparkling prosecco, as well as an appetizer tray served with hot La Brea bread with garlic leek butter. Our second course offers a choice of spinach or Caesar salad. Entrée choices include: 8-oz Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Salmon with Mango Ginger Glaze, Chicken Picatta with Lemon Caper Sauce, and Jumbo Shrimp Scampi
with Linguini. All entrees will be served with choice of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Baked Potato, Rice Pilaf, Waffle Fries or Sweet Potato Fries. We’ll follow it all up with a Celebration Dessert, and coffee, soda and iced tea are included. Later we’ll hop back in the Transits for a smooth sleigh ride through some of the Valley’s most exciting holiday light hotspots. This whirlwind tour includes so much, but we’ll get you home tucked in bed before Santa gets to town! Christmas Eve dinner at Durant’s has always been a Kindred Tours Holiday Classic, so popular that folks call to sign up for it months in advance. This year we’re offering this tour a day earlier to accommodate a larger group. We hope you ’ll join us!
Depart: NW 3 p.m. Scts 2:45 p.m. Mesa 3:15 p.m R: 9 p.m.
“Southwest Adventure Series”
The Missions of Southern Arizona
December 26th, Thursday…………...$125
Journey with us south of Tucson to explore the Missions of Southern Arizona, beginning with Mission San Xavier del Bac more commonly known as “The White Dove of the Desert.” Considered by many to be the “Sistine Chapel of North America,” Mission San Xavier del Bac is famous for its intricate paintings on the walls and ceiling. Built by early Spanish missionaries, San Xavier del Bac is one of several adobe chapels and missions in a chain that once stretched from northern Mexico to the western United States. Still a Catholic parish, Mission San Xavier del Bac continues to serve the Tohono O’odham community for whom it was established in the late 1600’s. Later, back in the Transits, we’ll continue south to the charming artist’s hamlet of Tubac, home to interesting shops, galleries and wonderful little restaurants. We’ll take some time to explore the streets of Tubac and enjoy lunch on self, before traveling just three miles to Tumacacori National Historic Park home to San Jose de Tumacacori. This massive and haunting ruin was originally built around 1800 by Franciscan priests. Abandoned before completion, and later gutted by Apache warriors and various fortune hunters, San Jose de Tumacacori serves as a fascinating reminder of early American and Spanish history. Depart: NW 7 a.m. Phx 7:30 a.m. Scts 7:45 a.m. Mesa 8 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
“Southwest Adventure Series”
Tombstone & Bisbee
December 28th, Saturday
……………$115
Entertain your out-of-town guests this holiday season with this wild west tour to Tombstone where they wanna go, then to Bisbee where they oughta go! We’ll head south, with a stop for coffee & goodies, on our way to “The Town Too Tough To Die.” Tombstone, with its rowdy, drunken, bullet riddled past, is home to several great little restaurants, including the worldfamous Big Nose Kate’s Saloon. Lunch is on self at the restaurant of your choice and afterwards we’ll take a little time to stroll the very same blood-soaked streets as Wild Bill Hickok, Doc Holliday, Johnny Ringo, and Wyatt Earp just to name a few! Later we’ll jump back in the Transits headed for Bisbee. Founded in 1880, driven by a booming mining industry, Bisbee became a thriving community nearly overnight. Now a living ghost town, Bisbee is home to interesting shops and galleries, terrific
restaurants and neighborhoods full of artfully restored Victorian and European-style homes. We’ll spend some time exploring the downtown area and the Brewery Gulch District, before visiting some of Bisbee’s most notable sites, including St. Patrick’ s Catholic Church a magnificent monument to Bisbee’s early residents who wanted to transform a mining camp into one of the largest commercial centers in Arizona. Located 90 miles southeast of Tucson in the Mule Mountains, Bisbee draws visitors from around the world. Depart: NW 7 a.m. Phx 7:30 a.m. Scts 7:45 a.m. Mesa 8:15 a.m. R: 8 p.m.
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The Backyard Series
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ZooLights
December
30th, Monday…………….$110
We’re on our way to the Phoenix Zoo, but don’t expect to see any live animals. Animals created from lights are the star of this show! With almost four million lights and 700 light sculptures, this great festival just keeps getting better, offering the wonderful holiday displays that we’ve grown to love, including MUSIC IN MOTION featuring the music from the movie Polar Express and CAROL OF THE BELLS by Arctic Express. We’ll begin with an early dinner on self, at Portillo’s, located at Tempe Marketplace. This wildly popular eatery is a Chicagoland favorite since 1963, when Dick Portillo invested $1,100 into a small trailer to open the first Portillo’s hot dog stand in Villa Park, Illinois. Today the Portillo’s menu includes their famous Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, chopped salad, cheese fries, and homemade chocolate cake. The Italian beef is slow-roasted for four hours, thinly sliced, and served on freshly baked French bread. Then, it's dipped in hot gravy made with their homemade blend of seasonings that they’ve been perfecting for 50 years. Ask for the Chicago-style hot dog “dragged through the garden” and you’ll understand what all the hype is about! This tour’s gonna be a blast! Don’t miss it.
Depart: NW 3:30 p.m. Phx 4 p.m Scts 4:15 p.m. Mesa 4:30 p.m. R: 9:30 p.m.
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Club Style Series
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New Year’
s Eve at the
Silver Star Theatre
December 31st, Tuesday……………. $169
Ring in the New Year at the Silver Star Theatre, Arizona’ s premier dinner & show venue. We’ve scored fabulous seats front and center at this multi-million-dollar facility featuring tiered seating with unobstructed views and state of the art sound and lighting. We’ll begin with a delicious holiday feast, served buffet style, topped off with a big slice of chocolate devil’s food cake. Later kick back in comfortable seating to enjoy Silver Star’s wildly popular Variety Show. Foot stompin’ fun, this show offers something for absolutely everyone, featuring music through the decades Rock & Roll, Country, Big Band and Pop Classics all performed by masterful musicians. We’ll wrap up the evening with a champagne toast with the East Coast at 10:00 p.m.. A full bar serving specialty cocktails, wine and beer will be available and on self. Holiday Tours fill fast make your reservations!
Depart: NW 3 p.m. Scts 3:45 p.m. Mesa 4:15 p.m R: 11:30 p.m.
JANUARY
JANUARY TOURS
“Club Style Series”
The Mini Time Machine Museum
January 2nd, Thursday………..……...$157
Discover the magical world of miniatures at The Mini Time Machine Museum, where visitors are seemingly transported to different lands and times through the stories told by more than 500 miniature houses and room boxes, expertly displayed in over 10,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art exhibit space. The Museum’s permanent collection boasts antique dollhouses dating back hundreds of years, contemporary fine-scale miniatures and enchanting collectibles. Special exhibitions mean that there is always something new to see. The Chicago Tribune has claimed; “The magic of this place cannot be overstated.” Prior to visiting the museum we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch, included, at Tandem American Eatery. Conveniently located just a few miles from the museum, Tandem is a fantastic stop when visiting Tucson, offering a menu that runs from gourmet burgers to signature sandwiches, great pasta dishes, daily specials and more. This tour is back by popular demand don’t miss it!
Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:15 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Mesa 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
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Southwest Adventure Series”
Historic Yuma
January 3rd, Friday………………..…..$131
Biosphere 2
January 8th, Wednesday………….....$162
Journey with us this winter to Biosphere 2, named by Time Life Books as one of the 50 must see wonders of the World. Dedicated to the research and understanding of global scientific issues, Biosphere 2 serves as a center for research, outreach, teaching and life-long learning about Earth, its living systems, and its place in the universe. The University of Arizona Biosphere 2 consists of a unique large-scale experimental apparatus housing seven model ecosystems, a team of multidisciplinary scientists, a broad science education and public outreach program. You won ’t want to miss this remarkable opportunity to explore one of the world’s most unique facilities! Before visiting Biosphere 2, we ’ll enjoy a delicious luncheon of freshly prepared sandwiches and salads at Oracle Patio Café, and it’s all included.
Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. Mesa 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
“Club Style Series”
The 14th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival
Jan 10-12, Fri-Sun…………………….$799
This trip is full. Use the WAITLIST.
“Club Style Series”
Eighty years before the Pilgrims stepped foot on Plymouth Rock, Europeans were living in Yuma the safest place to cross the mighty Colorado River for hundreds of miles. Yuma is rich with multicultural heritage and amazing historic sites, including the notorious Yuma Territorial Prison, our first stop on this exciting tour. Authorized in 1875, with a construction budget of $25,000, the Yuma Territorial Prison only operated for 33 years, but that was long enough to leave behind a fearsome legacy. A total of 3,069 prisoners, 29 of them women, lived within the prison ’s granite walls, surrounded by the powerful Colorado River and the unforgiving desert. After exploring the prison, we’ll head to the Colorado River State Historic Park home to the Yuma Quartermaster Depot once the beating heart of all military outposts in the American Southwest. At this site, beginning in 1864, on high ground above the Colorado River, the U.S. Army warehoused a six-month supply of food, clothing and ammunition for forts in Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas, along with more than 900 mules and their teamsters. Ocean vessels brought goods to the Gulf of California, where they were transferred to steamboats for the trip upriver to Yuma, then later dispersed overland by the legendary 20-mule teams. We’ll explore these historic sites, along with downtown Yuma, and we’ll stop by Lute’s Casino for lunch on self. A great favorite with the locals, Lute’s was built in 1901 as a general store, turned into a pool hall in 1920, and is now a no-frills greasy spoon dishing up cheeseburgers, sandwiches and some traditional Mexican dishes. There is much to explore in Historic Yuma don’t miss out on the fun! Depart: Mesa 7 a.m. Scts 7:30 a.m. Phx 7:45 a.m. NW 8:30 a.m. R: 7 p.m. “Club Style Series”
The KT Book Club Meeting
January 13th, Monday……...FREE with RSVP
Join us for the monthly KT Book Club Meeting! We’ll meet in our office in Sun City West for light refreshments and a lively blend of book discussion and social time. With a focus on books set in the American Southwest, we’ll showcase a new book every month that inspires further exploration. East Valley people, do not hesitate to reserve your seat. Free transportation will be provided to Mesa, Scottsdale and Phoenix participants, on a first come, first serve basis. Meeting begins: 10:15 a.m.
Depart: Mesa 9 a.m. Scts 9:30 a.m. Phx 9:45 a.m. R: 1 p.m.
“Southwest Adventure Series”
Tortilla Flat & the Dolly
Steamboat
Cruise
January 14th, Tuesday….………….….$130
Nestled in the Tonto National Forest, in the Superstition Mountain Range, Tortilla Flat is an authentic old west town. Founded in 1904 as a stagecoach stop, this fantastic destination is just a hop-skip-and-a-jump away, on the historic Apache Trail. We’ll arrive early to get seated on the BBQ Patio, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self, including burgers hot off the grill, Tortilla Flat’ s famous chili and BBQ, of course. The entertainment on the BBQ Patio is legendary, as the Tortilla Flat Band takes the stage daily, providing old-time rock & roll, plus so much more. Midafternoon we ’ll board the Dolly Steamboat enjoy the 1.5 hour Nature Cruise, offering dramatic views of Canyon Lake, known for
beautiful shorelines along red rock cliffs and steep canyon walls. Guests on the Dolly may see Big Horn sheep and Bald Eagles, as well as other wildlife. This relaxing tour offers so much!
Depart: NW 8:45 a.m. Phx 9:15 a.m. Scts 9 a.m.
Mesa 10 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
“Club Style Series”
PWD Travelogue
January 17th, Friday………...10 am-12 pm
Come for the Travelogue, stay for the lunch. This FREE EVENT could not be more fun and informative! Join our representative from Premier World Discovery for an in-depth look at some of the exciting tours being offered by Kindred Tours in partnership with Premier World Discovery in 2024. This meeting will be held at the Kindred Tours office in Sun City West. Do not hesitate to reserve your seat. Free transportation will be provided to Mesa, Scottsdale and Phoenix attendees, on a first come, first serve basis. Reservation Required
Depart: Mesa 8:45 a.m. Scts 9:15 a.m. Phx 9:30 a.m.
R: 1:30 p.m.
“Club Style Series”
Mystery Tour #1
January 22nd, Wednesday…………….$99
Dress comfortably, lunch is included. That’s all we’re gonna say! Depart: TBD
“The Backyard Series”
Suessical the Musical at Phoenix Theatre
January 23rd, Thursday…………..…..$151
Presented on the Main Stage, we’ve scored fantastic seats! Enter the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss, where his genius leaps from the page into a visually spectacular reality. Set in the fanciful Jungle of Nool, you’ll embark on a musical adventure alongside the steadfast Horton the Elephant and an eccentric ensemble plucked from the iconic author and illustrator’s beloved tales. Let the infectious “Oh, The Thinks You Can Think!” and other melodies sweep you through surreal dreamscapes where the unimagined come to life. Narrated by the mischievous and charismatic Cat in the Hat himself, this Seussatrical celebration imparts wonderful lessons for all ages, young and sage, encouraging them to believe in themselves, allow their imagination to run wild and free, remain steadfastly true to their word, and celebrate the special qualities that make each individual unique. We’ll also enjoy lunch, on self, at the Miracle Mile Deli, prior to arriving at the theatre. A Phoenix landmark since 1949, the Miracle Mile serves the best deli sandwiches and homemade soups, along with great daily specials including a roast turkey plate, Hungarian stuffed cabbage rolls, meatloaf, mac & cheese, freshly baked pies, bread pudding, and so much more.
Depart: NW 10:30 a.m. Phx 11 a.m. Scts 10:30 a.m. Mesa 11 a.m. R: 5 p.m.
“
The Backyard Series”
Tribute to Abba at Hale Theatre
January 25th, Saturday……………….$149
HERE WE GO AGAIN! This spectacular live concert celebrates the legendary music of ABBA! This concert will transport you straight to the heart of the 1970s, capturing the joy and energy that made ABBA one of the best-selling music acts in history. Sing along to hits like "Mamma Mia," "Dancing Queen," and "Waterloo" as talented performers bring the Swedish band's iconic songs to life with dazzling costumes and authentic performances. Experience the joy and energy that made ABBA a global sensation in this unforgettable night of music! We’ll also enjoy a late lunch/early dinner, on self, in Downtown Gilbert’s Heritage District, where fantastic restaurants line a very walkable Main Street, and there is sure to be something for everyone.
Depart: NW 1 p.m. Scts 1:15 p.m. Mesa 1:45 p.m. R 8 p.m.
“Club Style Series”
The 17th Annual Superior
Historic Home Tour
January 26th, Sunday………………....$115
We’re heading southeast to Superior, Arizona, where the residents know the value of recycling, repurposing and renovating. In a town that nearly went ghost, we’ll visit several unique homes that were owned by the Magma Copper Mine until the 1970s. Along with the homes and buildings, we’ll also take some time to explore the Annual Antique Show at the Magma Club, circa 1915 a building that once hosted dinners, dances, and boxing matches for Magma Mine workers where they will be offering live music and refreshments. We’ll enjoy lunch on self in downtown Superior, home to a handful of charming little restaurants and there is sure to be something for everyone.
Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. Scts 8:45 a.m. Mesa 9 a.m. R: 5 p.m.
“Club Style Series”
Mystery Tour #2
January 29th, Wednesday………….….$99
Dress comfortably, lunch is included. That’s all we’re gonna say!
Depart: TBD
“Southwest Adventure Series”
The Sandhill Cranes of Whitewater Draw
featuring the Historic Gadsden Hotel
Jan 30-31, Thur-Fri……………………$426
See page 7 for the complete itinerary.
San Antonio Holiday
Gallivants 2024/2025
December 5th -9th, 2024………………………………...$2649
Smoky Mountains & Pigeon Forge Holiday
December 8th -12th, 2024……………………………….$2749
Switzerland & Christmas Markets of the Rhine
December 9th -17th, 2024……………….....starting at $4495
Palm Springs Holiday Hop-On
December 19th -20th, 2024…………………………….…$449
Havasu Balloon Festival
January 10th -12th, 2025…………………………………..$799
The Sandhill Cranes of Whitewater Draw
January 30th -31st, 2025……………………………….….$426
Rancho de la Osa
March 17th -18th, 2025………………………………….....$429
Treasures of Croatia & Slovenia
March 18th -28th, 2025…………………………………..$4849
Highlights of England, Scotland & Wales
March 19th -27th, 2025…………………………………..$4649
Holland Tulips & Rhine River Castles
River Cruise
April 1st – 10th, 2025………………...………starting at $5695
Monument Valley & Canyon De Chelly
April 27th -29th, 2025…………………………………...…$799
Music Cities: New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville
May 12th -19th, 2025……………………………………..$4075
Historic Trains of the Old West
June 2nd -5th, 2025……………………………………….$1249
Yellowstone & the Wild West
June 20th -26th, 2025…………………………………….$4099
Majestic Canadian Rockies
July 20th -25th, 2025…………………………………..….$4125
Canadian Rockies VIA Rail
July 30th - August 6th, 2025……………………………. $5925
Great Canadian Cities
August 6th -14th, 2025………………………………...…$4725
Highlights of Italy’s Amalfi Coast & Rome
October 7th -15th, 2025……………………………….....$4849
Spain & Portugal Highlights
November 6th -14th, 2025…………………………….....$4849
San Antonio Holiday
December 3rd - 7th, 2025………………………………..$2875
Montreal & Quebec City Christmas
December 10th -15th, 2025……………………………..$3899
Historic Savannah & Charleston Holiday December 10th -16th, 2025……………………………..$3925
It’s easy to make a reservation for an OVERNIGHT Van or Motorcoach Tour. Simply call us, or fill out our online reservation form. We’ll ask you for a bit of information and a $100 nonrefundable deposit.
Wondering why that deposit is nonrefundable? Kindred Tours has made deposits to hotels, vendors, attractions sometimes months in advance, and that money is often nonrefundable to us. Your final payment for OVERNIGHT Van or Motorcoach Tours will be due 45 days prior to your departure date. Final payments are nonrefundable. On rare occasions Kindred Tours may need to cancel a tour prior to departure. If this happens, we’ll notify you as far in advance as possible. You, of course, will receive a full refund for the cost of your tour, or you can transfer your credit to another tour of your choice.
ONE-DAY Van or Motorcoach Tours must be paid for when you make your reservation. Reservations can be made either by phone or online. One-day tours are nonrefundable within 30 days of the tour.
Mesa Pickup:
Mesa Doubletree Hilton
1011 W. Holmes Ave
Mesa, AZ 82510
This is the Fiesta Mall region, where the Mesa Doubletree Hotel is easily viewed from the U.S. 60/Superstition Freeway. Exit the freeway at Alma School and head north one block to Holmes.
Scottsdale Pickup:
La Quinta Inn & Suites
8888 E. Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 8560
This location can be easily reached via AZ 101/Pima Freeway. Exit the freeway at Shea. The La Quinta Hotel is located at the northeast corner of AZ 101 and Shea
Call Your Reservations In—480-497-2478
Phoenix Pickup:
Paradise Valley Community Center
17492 N. 40th Street Phoenix, AZ 85032
The Paradise Valley Community Center is located on 40th Street, north of Bell Road. This location can only be used for one-day tours. No overnights. No Late-nights
Northwest Pickup:
Sundome Plaza
13547 W. Camino Del Sol
Sun City West, AZ 85375
Located in the heart of Sun City West at the Sundome Plaza Shopping Center.
April 1 10 , 2025
Starting at $5695 Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix
CITIES & PORTS:
AMSTERDAM & KEUKENHOF GARDENS Amsterdam started as a small fishing village in the late 12th century and today is one of the world’s most important ports. The city has one of the largest historic centers in Europe with about 7,500 registered historic buildings and 90 islands linked by 400 bridges. Enjoy an Amsterdam City Tour and Canal Cruise, featuring views of beautiful homes through the intricate canal system. Outside of Amsterdam, visit the famous Keukenhof Gardens, the Garden of Europe and the world’s 2nd largest flower garden with 7 million bulbs planted annually. This showplace for the tulip growers of the Netherlands features numerous sculptures between the flower beds to create harmony between art and nature. Visit the famous village of Zaanse Schans featuring windmills, wooden shoes and historic buildings.
COLOGNE Cologne is Germany’s 4th largest city and located on both sides of the Rhine. Enjoy a Cologne Walking Tour of the Old Town (Altstadt) and see the massive iconic 13th century Gothic cathedral. Explore the dock side taverns, cafes and shops.
COCHEM Cochem is a charming town on the Moselle River, surrounded by vineyards. Enjoy a Cochem Walking Tour featuring the picturesque old town with half-timbered houses, a historic market square, and a baroque town hall. Enjoy a Wine Tasting at a local winery, including the region’s famous Riesling. Then visit either the Reichsburg or the Eltz Castle, both majestic castles offer stunning views.
KOBLENZ - RHINE RIVER GORGE - RÜDESHEIM Arrive in Koblenz and enjoy a Koblenz Walking Tour of this charming Rhineland town situated at the confluence of the Rhine & Moselle Rivers. Today your ship cruises through the Rhine River Gorge, a UNESCO Heritage Site and the most stunningly beautiful stretch of the river with hill sides dotted with fairy-tale castles, historic towns and vineyards. Enjoy a stroll through Rüdesheim and explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley lined with wine taverns and restaurants on your own or maybe take an optional Rüdesheim Wine Tasting Tour.
SPEYER Speyer is one of Germany’s oldest cities, known for its cathedral, numerous churches and the 13th-century Altpörtel (“Old Gate”). Explore the city during your Speyer Walking Tour. Today maybe take an optional excursion to historic Heidelberg to visit the red-walled castle with beautiful views of the Neckar Valley. STRASBOURG, FRANCE Capital city of the Alsace region in northeastern France, Strasbourg is situated on the Rhine at the German border. Enjoy a Strasbourg City Tour with Canal Boat Cruise. Start with a short coach trip through the city, then walk through the lovely, historic old town and see the famous cathedral. During a boat cruise discover the famous quarter, “Petite France”. This former mill and tanner district still maintains its medieval charm. See some of Strasbourg’s famous half timbered houses and the Council of Europe.
Majestic Canadian Rockies
Featuring Five Nights in Banff National Park
July 20th -25th, 2025
$4125 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $1250 (Single Supplement)
DAY 1: ARRIVE CALGARY - BANFF Welcome to the cosmopolitan city of Calgary, Alberta. Upon arrival you’ll meet your Tour Director, then depart for Banff National Park and the charming town of Banff, where we’ll check into our hotel for a 5-night stay Nestled in the beautiful Bow Valley, Banff is a year round resort town, featuring majestic scenery, a lively Main Street of shops and restaurants, as well as an abundance of outdoor activities. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers at a local restaurant. (D) Overnight: Banff
DAY 2: BANFF - YOHO NATIONAL PARK - CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE Today’s Canadian Rockies tour features a panorama of snow-capped mountain peaks, glaciers, waterfalls and canyons. Be on the lookout for moose, deer, big-horn sheep and bear. Visit two of the crown jewels of the Canadian Rockies: Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. First stop to view spectacular Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Then journey through Kicking Horse Pass into Yoho National Park to see the Natural Bridge, the Spiral Tunnels and stunning Emerald Lake, named for its deep green color surrounded by towering peaks. Enjoy a lunch at the magnificent Chateau Lake Louise. Later free time to explore the grounds of the historic Chateau Lake Louise, located within a UNESCO World Heritage site offering spectacular views of Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier. (B,L) Overnight: Banff
DAY 3: BANFF AREA SIGHTSEEING Today enjoy a Banff Area Tour featuring the Banff Springs Hotel, Mt. Rundle, Bow Falls, Tunnel Mountain and the Hoodoos, also referred to as the “Land of Sleeping Giants”. This afternoon is at leisure to explore the town of Banff on your own, shop or visit the incredible Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. An optional tour will be available this afternoon featuring a Lake Minnewanka Cruise & the Sulphur Mountain Gondola. (B) Overnight: Banff
DAY 4: ALONG THE ICEFIELDS PARKWAY - COLUMBIA ICEFIELD ICE EXPLORER RIDE After breakfast, set off along the Icefields Parkway, which winds its way through Alberta’s Banff and Jasper National Parks and offers more than 600 glaciers, six icefields and snowcapped mountains featuring jaw-dropping views of spectacular rocky peaks,
waterfalls and snowfields around every turn. First Scale Bow Pass with a stop to see turquoise blue Peyto Lake. Next take a memorable ride across the surface of the 1,000 foot-thick Athabasca Glacier on an Ice Explorer, a specially designed glacial vehicle, for a close look at the glacier’s geological features. Returning to Banff, we’ll retrace our route along the Icefields Parkway, enjoying an opportunity to appreciate the region’s spectacular scenery from several perspectives. The rest of the evening is at leisure in Banff. (B) Overnight: Banff DAY 5: BANFF AS YOU WISH Today is yours to explore Banff National Park as you please. Consider exploring the village of Banff, with its spectacular scenery, great restaurants, trendy shops and boutiques. There are also many optional activities to choose from in Banff National Park. Take a nature walk, go horseback riding, canoeing on the
Music Cities: New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville
May 12th -19th, 2025
$4075 (Based Upon Double Occupancy)
$1050 (Single Supplement)
Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix
DAY 1: ARRIVE NEW ORLEANS Today arrive in New Orleans for a three night stay in the exciting French Quarter. Tonight be sure to enjoy the “The Quarter” filled with fabulous restaurants and jazz clubs. Overnight: New Orleans
DAY 2: FRENCH QUARTER TOURING This morning enjoy a French Quarter Walking Tour featuring the St. Louis Cathedral with adjoining Cabildo and rectory, Bourbon Street, Pirates Alley and the French Marketplace. Next visit the famous Café du Monde to enjoy café au lait and beignets. Later board a Paddlewheeler Steamboat for a relaxing Mississippi River Cruise. This evening join your fellow travelers to enjoy a fun filled Welcome Dinner at the famous New Orleans School of Cooking. (B,D) Overnight: New Orleans
DAY 3: NEW ORLEANS CITY TOUR Today enjoy a New Orleans City Tour to see the Garden District which features one of the best preserved collections of historic southern mansions in the United States. Visit the Longue Vue House & Gardens, a National Historic Landmark. The ever-changing gardens provide an inspiring destination year-round to learn about native plants and flowers. Also stop to view an Above Ground Cemetery which are both historic and hauntingly beautiful. This afternoon visit Mardi Gras World, the fun and informative museum brings together a dazzling collection of floats and costumes from the event. Enjoy dinner on your own this evening in New Orleans. (B) Overnight: New Orleans
DAY 4: NEW ORLEANS - MEMPHIS, TN This morning relax and travel north towards Tennessee. Pass through Jackson, the capital city and largest in Mississippi. Stop to visit the B.B. King Museum in Indianola, which tells the story of his life and career from the cotton fields to juke joints to legendary Blues icon. Late afternoon arrive in Memphis for a two-night stay. Located on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, Memphis is a music capital known as the Birthplace of Blues, Rock'n'roll and Soul. (B) Overnight: Memphis
DAY 5: MEMPHIS This morning visit Elvis Presley’s famous Graceland, a 14-acre estate, museum and entertainment complex. See Elvis’ original business office, trophy building and meditation gardens where the ‘King’ is laid to rest. Later enjoy a Memphis City Tour to learn more about this great southern city. Travel along the Mississippi River, see Victorian homes and cultural landmarks like the Pyramid Arena. This afternoon visit the National Civil Rights Museum, an experience that covers centuries of history. The visit begins at the original Lorraine Motel, the site where Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. Also visit Sun Studio, known as “The Birthplace of “Rock'n'roll”, and the discovery location of music legends B.B. King, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. Tonight visit action-packed Beale Street, filled with restaurants, shops and Blues clubs. Enjoy dinner and some Blues sounds at a popular local restaurant on Beale Street. (B,D) Overnight: Memphis
famous Grand Ole Opry Show, a Nashville highlight. (B) Overnight: Nashville
DAY 7: NASHVILLE Enjoy a Nashville City Tour to see the Parthenon (replica), Old Ryman Auditorium, the State Capitol, Honky Tonks on Broadway and famous Music Row. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame to see how country music has evolved and enjoy its highlight and central exhibition, Sing Me Back Home. The Hall of Fame features memorabilia, photography, recorded sound and other displays, and is referred to as the Smithsonian of Country Music. Then visit Historic RCA Studio B, built in 1957 and located on Nashville’s Music Row. Studio B is one of the world’s most famous recording studios and was once home to Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison & the Everly Brothers. Tonight’s Farewell Dinner is at a popular local restaurant where some live Country Music will compliment your dining experience. (B,D) Overnight: Nashville
DAY 8: NASHVILLE - HOME Fly home from Nashville with wonderful memories of your experiences. (B)
“Put one foot in front of the other, and magical things will follow.”