February & March 2023

Spain & Portugal Highlights

November 2nd –10th, 2023

$4445 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $850 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT Board your overnight flight to Europe.

DAY 2: ARRIVE LISBON Welcome to Portugal! Arrive in Lisbon for a two-night stay and meet your Tour Director. The capital of Portugal, having experienced a renaissance in recent years, offers a thriving contemporary culture. Lisbon enchants travelers with its white bleached limestone buildings, secret alleyways and an easy-going charm that makes it a popular year-round destination. Overnight: Lisbon

DAY 3: LISBON Today enjoy a Lisbon City Tour featuring the Moorish Alfama Quarter, Jeronimo’s Monastery a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Monument to the Discoveries. Visit the Belem Tower, another UNESCO World Heritage site. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure to enjoy Lisbon and its culture at your own pace. This evening join your fellow travelers to experience an entertaining Fado Show & Welcome Dinner, featuring traditional melancholy music with instruments like guitars and mandolins, accompanied by poetic lyrics. The word Fado translates to Fate and the music traces its roots back to the early 1800’s. (B,D) Overnight: Lisbon

DAY 4: LISBON - EVORA - SEVILLE This morning say good-bye to Lisbon and travel east to visit Evora, Portugal, a UNESCO World Heritage, site featuring a Roman Temple and a well-preserved old town center still partially enclosed by medieval wall. Enjoy the scenery as you journey south and cross into Spain. Later arrive in wonderful Seville for a two night stay. Known for its many festivals, Moorish architecture and, of course, flamenco, the capital of Spain’s Andalusia region is a magnificent city whose many cultures are reflected in its cuisine, buildings, art and history. (B) Overnight: Seville

DAY 5: SEVILLE This morning enjoy a Seville City Tour. Visit the Plaza de España in Maria Luisa Park. Then stroll through the fashionable Santa Cruz Quarter with its attractive wrought-iron balconies laden with flowers. See the well preserved Alcazar, a Moorish fantasy in stone, set in richly scented gardens. Visit the massive Seville Cathedral, burial place of Christopher Columbus, enriched with the spoils of the New World. Perhaps you may wish to walk the ramps of the Giralda Tower, the former minaret of the Great Mosque to enjoy panoramic views over the city. This evening enjoy Spain’s fiery passion as you experience a Flamenco Show & Dinner including wine with a traditional meal and entertainment. (B,D) Overnight: Seville

DAY 6: SEVILLE - GRANADA Today travel to Granada in southern Spain in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Enjoy a Granada Tour highlighted by a visit to the Alhambra Palace & Generalife Granada’s main Attraction. A brilliant jewel of universal architecture, Alhambra Palace & Generalife offers a series of palaces and gardens built under the Nazari Dynasty in the 14th Century. (B) Overnight: Granada

DAY 7: GRANADA - TOLEDO - MADRID Today travel north to visit Toledo, the capital of Spain until 1560, and one of the most important centers of European medieval history. Toledo was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its extensive cultural and monumental heritage and historical coexistence of Christian, Muslim and Jewish cultures. Visit the Toledo Cathedral, one of the three 13th-century High Gothic cathedrals in Spain. Later arrive in Madrid for a 2-night stay in one of Europe’s great capital cities a center of art, finance, culture and history.

(B) Overnight: Madrid

DAY 8: MADRID - FAREWELL DINNER The capital since 1561, Madrid is a perfect blend of modern and old world. Today enjoy a Madrid City Tour including the Puerta del sol, Plaza Espana, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Later visit the Royal Palace, home to the Kings of Spain from Charles III to Alfonso XIII. The Royal Palace takes you on a journey through the history of Spain, and though it is no longer the royal family’s home, it continues to be their official residence. This afternoon is at leisure to explore Madrid on your own. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner featuring a traditional Spanish meal & wine at a local restaurant to experience more of the culture. (B,D) Overnight: Madrid

DAY 9: MADRID - FLIGHT HOME – USA Transfer to the airport & fly home with wonderful memories of Spain & Portugal or hop on the train to join the optional 2-night Barcelona Extension. (B)

Rancho De La Osa

The Most Historic Place in Arizona!

April 18th -19th, 2023 Tuesday-Wednesday

$559 Per Person Single Room Occupancy

$449 Per Person Double Room Occupancy

$399 Per Person 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.

Highlights of England, Scotland & Wales

October 4th –12th, 2023

$4399 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $1100 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

Board your overnight flight to Europe. Few destinations have as much to offer the visitor as England, Scotland and Wales. History, natural beauty, art, architecture and hospitality all await you in the United Kingdom.

DAY 2: ARRIVAL EDINBURGH Arrive in Edinburgh, meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers. (D) Overnight: Edinburgh, Scotland

DAY 3: EDINBURGH Today enjoy an Edinburgh City Tour and see the Palace of Holyrood House, Princess Street and the Royal Mile. You will also visit the famous Edinburgh Castle, home of the Scottish Crown Jewels. Edinburgh’ s Castle rock has been a stronghold for over 3000 years a stronghold overlooking the capital city. The grandeur and historical significance of Edinburgh Castle has made it a globally famous icon of Scotland, even as it continues to be a centerpiece of both the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh. Later we’ll enjoy “The Scotch Whiskey Experience” on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile a fun filled tour ending with a sampling of the national drink. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this great city. (B) Overnight: Edinburgh, Scotland

DAY 4: EDINBURGH - YORK Today head south to York, founded in AD 71, rich in Roman, Saxon & Viking history. Upon arrival enjoy a stroll through this medieval city and the famous Shambles, a quaint, narrow street that appears today almost as it did during the Middle Ages. Visit the magnificent 13th century York Minster, one of the finest medieval cathedrals in all of Europe. Later check into your hotel in Leeds or York. Enjoy an included dinner this evening. (B,D) Overnight: York

DAY 5: YORK - STRATFORD-UPON-AVON - BRISTOL Journey south through Yorkshire and arrive in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Shakespeare’s Birthplace possibly the most famous and most visited literary landmark in Britain. Later arrive in historic port city of Bristol for a 2-night stay. Bristol sits at the mouth of the Avon River & the city center docks have been revitilized as a center of heritage and culture.

(B) Overnight: Bristol

DAY 6: BRISTOL - CARDIFF, WALES Today travel to Cardiff, capital city of Wales, separated from England by the Cambrian Mountains. Enjoy a Cardiff City Tour to see the National Museum and Gallery, Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Bay. Visit Cardiff Castle, whose construction is the combination of Roman fort, classic Norman fortress “Motte and Bailey“ and Gothic-Victorian restoration. (B) Overnight: Bristol

DAY 7: BRISTOL - STONEHENGE - LONDON Travel to nearby Bath to visit the Roman Baths Museum to see the elaborate spas fed by the only naturally occurring hot springs in the United Kingdom. Next travel to the historic city of Salisbury to visit the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral, dating back to 1220 the epitome of early English architecture. Continue to Stonehenge, the best known and most studied megalithic structure in the world, yet its original purpose remains unknown. Later arrive in one of the world’s finest cities, London, capital of the United Kingdom.

(B) Overnight: London

DAY 8: LONDON SIGHTSEEING After breakfast enjoy a London City Tour to see famous landmarks such as Kensington Palace, the Tower of London, Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament & Big Ben beside the River Thames. Also see Westminster Abbey and the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. The afternoon is at leisure to explore London on your own. Maybe shop at famous Harrods, visit a museum or a local pub.

Chaco Culture National Historic Park

March 24th -26th, 2023 Friday-Sunday

$549 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $112 (Single Supplement)

Day One: We’ll head towards Payson with a stop for coffee and goodies, on our way to Heber for lunch on self at the award-winning Red Onion Restaurant, where the affordable menu offers something for everyone. Back in the Transits, we’ll journey to Farmington, New Mexico, where we’ll check into our hotel our headquarters for the next two nights. We’ll take some time for a refresh before gathering for our own Happy Hour, followed by a New Mexican-style Welcome Dinner at Los Hermanito’s, included.

Day Two: We’ll enjoy breakfast, included at the hotel, then it’s back in the Transits, headed for Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Chaco Canyon is home to the densest and most exceptional concentration of pueblos in the American Southwest. The park preserves one of the most important pre-Columbian cultural and historical areas in the United States. Between A.D. 900 and 1150, Chaco Canyon was a major center of culture for the Ancient Pueblo Peoples. Chacoans quarried sandstone blocks and hauled timber from great distances, assembling fifteen major complexes that remained the largest buildings in North America until the 19th century. Many Chacoan buildings may have been aligned to capture the solar and lunar cycles, requiring generations of astronomical observations and centuries of skillfully coordinated construction. Climate change is thought to have led to the emigration of Chacoans and the eventual abandonment of the canyon, beginning with a fifty-year drought commencing in 1130. Chaco Canyon is a World Heritage Site and considered sacred ancestral homelands by the Hopi and Pueblo people, who maintain oral accounts of their historical migration from Chaco and their spiritual relationship to the land. Additionally, it is one of the designated New Mexico Scenic Byways. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch, included, while exploring Chaco Canyon. Late afternoon we’ll head back to our hotel, and after a refresh we’ll again gather for our own Happy Hour, included, before heading out to enjoy dinner on self.

Day Three: We’ll enjoy breakfast at the hotel, included, and then it’s bags out and we’re headed for home, enjoying plenty of great sightseeing along the way, as well as a stop for lunch on self at the award-winning Turquoise Room at the historic La Posada Hotel. Considered to be the finest restaurant in the Four Corners Region, the Turquoise Room offers a fabulous and affordable lunch menu, reflecting the unique flavors of the Southwest. This Kindred Tours Annual Trek should be on everyone’s bucket list!

Would you like to know more? We recommend The Mystery of Chaco Canyon, available free on Prime Video. Narrated by Robert Redford, this documentary examines the ancient ruins of Chaco Canyon, describing and demonstrating the intricate and precise astronomical alignments among the many buildings spread over a wide desert area. These alignments, along with other evidence, support the theory that Chaco Canyon was a major ceremonial center. Is this America’s Stonehenge?

“Southwest Adventure Series” The Missions of Southern Arizona

February 1st, Wednesday…………….$110

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. This incredible tour, a portrait of Arizona’s rich history of faith, is a Kindred Tours Classic!

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”

Dry Creek Scenic

Byway & Up The Creek

February 2nd, Thursday…………..…..$137

Join us on a smooth ride through some of Sedona’s most beautiful red rock backcountry, including Dry Creek Scenic Byway. One of America’s most famous byways, Dry Creek Road home to hidden canyons and ancient ruins is possibly most spectacular, most dramatic, during the stark days of winter. This relaxing journey kicks off at Up The Creek Wine Bistro, where we’ll enjoy views overlooking Oak Creek and a delicious lunch, included. Come with us!

Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:45 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. NW 9 a.m.

R: 6 p.m.

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The Backyard Series”

The Phoenix Mural

Tour & Mrs. White’s

February 6th, Monday………………….$99

The once dreary streets of Downtown Phoenix are like an art museum, making it a must-see destination! An explosion of murals, bursting with color, have revitalized this arty and eclectic region a phenomenon that continues to evolve as new murals debut seemingly overnight. Today you can barely travel a city block without spotting a remarkable, often larger-than-life mural, paving the way for a whirlwind driving tour that has all the thrill of an urban scavenger hunt! We’ll also enjoy lunch, included, at Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Café. Elizabeth White, a Phoenix culinary legend, has been serving up soul food in Downtown Phoenix for nearly 60 years. Food Network’s Beau McMillan recounts on The Best Things I Ever Ate, Mrs. White’s fried chicken beats all the old Southern standbys. We’ll enjoy a big plate of fried chicken, scrumptious mac & cheese and a side of slaw. But don’t just take it from us, join us on this exciting tour BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND and find out for yourself.

Depart: NW 9 a.m. Phx 9:30 a.m. Scts 9:45 a.m.

Mesa 10 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“The Backyard Series”

Barleen’s Rock & Roll Through the Years!

February 8th, Wednesday…………….$119

This affordable local tour includes so much, beginning with a delicious luncheon of slow cooked roasted beef complete with all the trimmings, topped off with a decadent slice of chocolate cake. After lunch it’s time to kick back and enjoy a fabulous matinee performance, brought to you by masterful musicians. We’ll enjoy Rock & Roll Through the Years featuring the early hits of Elvis, The Everly Brothers, and Buddy Holly. Take a trip down memory lane with those doo-wop hits we heard on the radio like Duke of Earl and At the Hop, and let’s not forget The Angels, The Chiffons and The Ronettes. This show also transports you into the 60's with Roy Orbison, The Tokens and the great sound of Motown. Get your toes tappin' and sing along as the Barleen Band cruises through the early years of Rock and Roll!

D: NW 10:15 a.m. Phx 10:54 a.m. Scts 11 a.m. Mesa 11:15 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

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Club Style Series”

The 64th Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts

February 10th, Friday……….................$110

Nestled at the base of the Santa Rita Mountains, on the Santa Cruz River, Tubac has enjoyed a rich history of festivals dating back to 1959. The February Tubac Fine Arts Festival, with its 64-year tradition, is the longest running art festival in Southern Arizona, drawing more than 200 artists and thousands of visitors from all over the world. The artist’s tents compliment the 100 shops, fine art galleries and working artist’s studios that grace The Village throughout the year. While the show is juried for quality, it

is not pretentious serious paintings share the street with whimsical sculptures and New Age music. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self, and there are many fine restaurants in Tubac, along with an international food court packed with fun vendor’s booths. This is a Kindred Tour’s annual trek that always fills very quickly. Don’t wait to make your reservations.

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”

37th Annual Florence

Historic Home & Building Tour

February 11th, Saturday………………..$99

Travel more than 150 years back in time on the Florence Historic Home & Building Tour an exciting opportunity to explore one of Arizona’s oldest towns. Established in 1866, Florence’s early economy was based in agriculture, but a mere nine years later silver was discovered at the Silver King Mine and Florence became the government seat of the newly formed Pinal County. Over the ensuing years Florence played an important role as a regional administrative center for all federal land transactions for Southern Arizona. The Arizona State Prison moved to Florence in 1908, replacing the Territorial Prison in Yuma. Inmates were shipped from Yuma by train to build the prison and lived in the surrounding desert during its construction. Throughout its history Florence’s architecture evolved from rustic Sonoran adobe brick buildings to the Modern Movement and all the architectural styles that existed in Territorial Arizona can be found along the streets of Florence today. We’ll stroll charming downtown Florence and enjoy the hop on, hop off trolley ride to outlying historical structures offered on the tour. Lunch is on self, with several great little restaurants to choose from. This fun annual trek should not be missed!

Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. Scts 8:45 a.m. Mesa 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“The Backyard Series” Whirlwind ThreeCasino Hop

February 15th, Wednesday……..….….$99

The Eagles Buffet at Casino Arizona is back, and it’s better than ever! We thought it would be fun to offer a fast movng CASINO HOP, and kicking it off with an early BUFFET LUNCH included! After lunch we’ll spend a little time at Casino Arizona, before heading out to explore two additional casinos, all adding up to an exciting WHIRLWIND THREE-CASINO HOP! Just exactly which two other casinos we’ll be visiting hasn’t been decided yet, but that’s always half the fun! Don’t miss out on the fun!

Depart: NW 10 a.m. Phx 10:30 a.m. Scotts 10:45 a.m. Mesa 10:45 a.m. R: 5 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series” Tombstone & Bisbee

February 17th, Friday………………....$105

We’re headed south to “The Town Too Tough To Die!” Tombstone, with its rowdy, drunken, bullet riddled past, is home to several great little restaurants, including the world-famous 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 Europeanstyle 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. Scotts 7:45 a.m. Mesa 8 a.m. R: 6 “

The Backyard Series

The 18th Annual

Polish Festival

February 18th, Saturday..………………$75

We’re on our way to Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, right here in North Central Phoenix, for the 18th Annual Polish Festival. Once a small neighborhood gathering, this fabulous festival now attracts thousands of visitors. Do not miss this wonderful opportunity to feast on authentic Polish food, including stuffed cabbage rolls, Hunter’s stew, grilled Polish sausage, pierogis and so much more. A gallery exhibit educates festival goers about aspects of Polish history, and Polish dance groups from around the country will be performing traditional dances. This festival is a big fundraiser for the church, where along with weekly services, the church also operates a Saturday Polish school for 150 children to learn the language, history and culture of Poland.

Depart: Mesa 9 a.m. Scts 9:15 a.m. Phx 9:30 a.m. NW 9 a.m. R: 4

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Southwest Adventure Series” EAST

Kartchner Caverns

February 21st, Tuesday……………….$128

It wasn't until February 1978 that Tenen and Tufts told the property owners, James and Lois Kartchner, about their amazing discovery. During the four years of secret exploration, the discoverers realized that the cave's extraordinary variety of colors and formations must be preserved. The cave's existence became public knowledge in 1988 when its purchase was approved as an Arizona State Park. Extraordinary precautions have been taken during its development to conserve the cave's near-pristine condition. Today we have an opportunity to experience this stunning limestone cave in Southeastern Arizona that boasts world-class features. This “live” cave, is host to a wide variety of unique minerals and formations. Water percolates from the

surface and calcite formations continue to grow, including stalactites dripping down like icicles and giant stalagmites reaching up from the ground. Tour guides will unveil this fascinating underground landscape during a memorable 1-hour tour. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self prior to our cave tour, at a nearby plaza that offers a variety of fast-food restaurants.

Depart: Phx 8 a.m. Sct 8:15 a.m. Mesa 8:30 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

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Southwest Adventure Series” WEST

Kartchner Caverns

February 22nd, Wednesday…………$128

See February 21st for the complete itinerary.

Depart: NW 8 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

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Club Style Series

The Wine Collective & The Artichoke Grill

February 23rd, Thursday…..................$133

Join us for a special luncheon at the Artichoke Grill, a restaurant run entirely front to back by the culinary students at Scottsdale Community College. The food is fantastic, and the service is impeccable. The three-course menu changes throughout the year. All meals are accompanied by Baked Rolls & Butter. 1st Course: Poached Shrimp, Mixed Greens with Roasted Artichoke Vinaigrette. 2nd Course: Grilled Vegetable Tart with Brie & Red Pepper Coulis

Entrées include:

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich – Tomato Sauce, Basil, Fries

Croque Monsieur – Ham, Gruyere, Bechamel Sauce, Chips

Grilled Steak – Dauphinoise Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus

Dessert: Sampler Plate

Beverages: Desert Bloom lced Tea & Seasonal Lemonade

After lunch we’ll head into the heart of Old Town and The Wine Collective of Scottsdale a welcoming space for both wine connoisseurs and novices. With more than 130 wineries in Arizona, The Wine Collective “represents the unrepresented,” showcasing both established Arizona wineries and emerging wine makers, who don’t yet having tasting rooms of their own. We’ll explore a flight of four different wines in this 1.5 hour fun and educational workshop, including a white, and rose, and a red. This is going to be a fantastic tour. Don’t miss it!

Depart: NW 10:45 a.m. Phx 11: 15 a.m. Scts 11:30 a.m.

Mesa 11:30 a.m. R: 5 p.m.

“Club Style Series

Premier World Discovery Travelogue

February 24th, Friday 10 am-12 pm...Free

Come for the Travelogue, stay for the lunch! 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 2023. This meeting will be held at the very welcoming Sun City West Foundation. Do not hesitate to reserve your seat. Free transportation will be

provided to East Valley, Scottsdale and Phoenix participants, on a first come, first serve basis.

Sun City West Foundation

14465 RH Johnson Blvd (Powell Room)

Sun City West, AZ 85375

Depart: Mesa 9 a.m. Scts 9:15 a.m Phx 9:30 R: 1 p.m

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The Backyard Series

An American in Paris at Phoenix Theatre

February 25th, Saturday………………$138

Romance, dance, and the soaring melodies of George and Ira Gershwin – who could ask for anything more? This matinee performance, offered on the Mainstage of Phoenix Theatre is full of grandeur! Set to the exhilarating music of George and Ira Gershwin, this new hit musical inspired by the 1951 film includes the timeless favorites, “’S Wonderful,” “I Got Rhythm,” and “You Can’t Take That Away From Me.” The story follows a young American soldier and French girl each yearning for a new beginning in the most romantic city in the world –amongst breathtaking ballet, sweeping scores, and decadent dance. This modern and theatrical telling will make your soul soar with awe-inspiring beauty – prepare to be swept away. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self at the Miracle Mile Deli, prior to the show. 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, and so much more. We hope you’ll join us!

Depart: NW 11 a.m. Mesa 11 a.m. Scts 11:15 a.m. Phx 11: 30 a.m. R: 5 p.m.

“Club Style Series”

Two Gun McGraw at the Gaslight Theatre

February 26th, Sunday………………..$132

Cheer the hero and boo the villain at the Gaslight Theatre, where musical comedy melodramas have been on the menu since 1977. Times are hard for the good folks in the frontier town of San Pecos, Texas. It seems no one can stop the local cattle rustlers and crooked officials. Until one man, with his six shooters at his hip and guitar on his back, rides into town on his trusty horse, Ranger, and vows to clean up the town. That man is none other than Two-Gun McGraw, a rootin', tootin', singin' cowboy who faces down desperados when he is not wooing the ladies with song. Saddle up for musical western adventure as The Gaslight Theatre presents Two Gun McGraw! 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, fantastic desserts, served throughout the show. The Gaslight Theatre experience is a BLAST! Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. Don’t wait to make your reservations for this very popular tour.

Depart: NW 8 .m. Phx 8:30 a.m.

March Tours

“Southwest Adventure Series”

Tortilla Flat & the Dolly Steamboat Cruise

March 1st, Wednesday…………….....$115

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 9 a.m. Phx 9:30 a.m. Scts 9:45 a.m.

Mesa 10 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“The Backyard Series”

“The Backyard Series”

Barleen’s #1 Hits Variety Show

March 8th, Wednesday

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This affordable local tour includes so much, beginning with a delicious luncheon of slow cooked roasted beef complete with all the trimmings, topped off with a decadent slice of chocolate cake. After lunch it’s time to kick back and enjoy a fabulous matinee performance, brought to you by masterful musicians. #1 Hits Variety Show highlights the most recognizable #1 hits from the early 1950's through the early 1990's, featuring a variety of musical genres. From soft ballads to powerful instrumentals, this production gives each performer the opportunity to do what they do best!

Depart: NW 10:15 a.m. Phx 10:54 a.m. Scts 11 a.m. Mesa 11:15 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“The Backyard Series”

The 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Faire

March 11th, Saturday…………………...$85

“For the whole world is Irish on the Seventeenth o’ March.”

Thomas Augustine Daly

The 65th

Annual Heard Museum Indian Fair & Market

March 4th, Saturday…………………….$99

One of the largest Indigenous art markets in the world, the Heard Museum Indian Fair & Market will showcase more than 600 artists from across North America. Do not miss this chance to meet the artists and explore fashion, beadwork, textiles, jewelry, photography and more. There will be food vendors galore and lively cultural performances. Admission to the fair includes access to the ever evolving Heard Museum galleries, and we’ re eager to explore Substance of Stars, a new and permanent exhibition on view now. A culmination of a three-year collaboration with four Indigenous communities, Substance of Stars reaches across a wide variety of media and time periods, incorporating Indigenous languages, sky knowledge, and spiritual values, and includes elements of the origin stories that form Native identities. This visit to the Heard Museum includes so much don’t miss it!

Depart: NW 9 a.m. Phx 9:30 a.m. Scts 9:45 a.m.

Mesa 10 a.m. R: 5 p.m.

We’ll be “wearing the green” and celebrating the day at Margaret T. Hance Park in downtown Phoenix, conveniently located next to the Irish Cultural Center. We’ll enjoy Irish music, Irish step-dancing and bagpipers. Lunch is on self, with bars throughout the faire, serving delicious corned beef and cabbage, as well as diverse food options from Arizona local vendors. Pop into the Cultural Center to research your Irish ancestry, explore Irish arts & crafts just don’t miss out on the fun!

Depart: NW 9 a.m. Mesa 9 a.m. Scts 9:30 a.m. Phx 9:45 a.m. R: 5 p.m.

“

The Backyard Series”

South Mountain Horseback Ride & Cowboy Cookout

March 13th, Monday………………….$196

How fortunate we are that the nation’s largest city park is in our own backyard! South Mountain Park covers over 50 miles of trails unchanged Arizona backcountry offering spectacular views of the Sonoran Desert. We’ll begin our adventure at Ponderosa Stables, nestled in the foothills of South Mountain, where we’ll kick off the experience with a fantastic Cowboy Cookout, including chargrilled burgers, dogs, cowboy beans, salads and more. Later our knowledgeable guides will introduce us to our gentle trail horses, a horse for every level of rider, from first timers to seasoned equestrians. Experienced trailhands will lead the way, discussing points of interest, local history, and wildlife, as we slowly rise in elevation while enjoying the beauty

of the American Southwest. Do not miss this remarkable onehour ride! Depart:

“The Backyard Series” The Last Five Years at Phoenix Theatre

March 16th, Thursday………………...$138

There are two perspectives in every love story. The Last Five Years will captivate you with its emotional examination of relationships and ingenious, interchanging structure between present and past. Intimate and bittersweet, Jason Robert Brown's powerful, award-winning musical chronicles the triumphs, heartbreak, and intricacies of two artists in New York City. Cathy, a struggling actress, and Jamie, a literary prodigy, are in love but chasing their dreams to extents they may or may not admit to each other. Fall in and out of love with this hit musical deconstruction and compelling introspection that alternates through time. The musical's unconventional structure unfolds as Cathy tells her story in reverse, from the end of their relationship, and Jamie tells his chronologically, from the beginning. The two come together once – perhaps for the first time – at their wedding in the middle of the show. We’ll begin the evening 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!

Depart: NW 4 p.m Phx 4 p.m. Scts 4:15 p.m. Mesa 4:30 p.m. R: 10 p.m.

“The Backyard Series” EAST Wildflower Scenic Drive & Lunch

March 17th, Friday.…………………......$85

The Sonoran desert has a wider variety of plants than any other desert on planet earth. A stellar wildflower season depends on a mysterious mix of just the right amount of rainfall, beginning in autumn and running through the winter months. A spectacular wildflower season in the American Southwest is something that you will never forget a brilliant carpeting of the desert floor and mountainsides. Desert wildflowers are a quick show, and must be enjoyed within a short window of time. And with wildflowers there are no guarantees some seasons offering more dramatic displays than others. But even during the “worst” years, you ’ll always find some wildflowers when you know where to look. This tour is very popular and we don’t announce our destination, because wildflowers can be very elusive and we’ll be tracking their arrival. A Brown Bag Lunch is included chockfull of goodies. Don’t miss out on this fun and affordable

springtime trek. Call in your reservations and join us! Depart: Mesa 9 a.m. Phx 9:30 a.m. NW 10 a.m. R: 3 p.m.

“The Backyard Series” WEST Wildflower Scenic Drive & Lunch

March 18th, Saturday…………………...$85

See March 17th for the complete itinerary.

“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST

Madera Canyon & The Longhorn Grill

March 20th, Monday………………….$110

Visitors to the Longhorn Grill, one of southern Arizona’s most iconic landmarks, still walk through the main entrance famously sculpted to look like a gigantic cow’s skull leaning against a boulder. Step inside to discover an all-new interior and a fabulous menu that runs from chargrilled burgers to slow smoked brisket sandwiches, big fresh salads topped with pollo asado chicken or grilled salmon, and imaginative rice bowls. Lunch is on self. Later we’ll head to beautiful Madera Canyon, located on the northwestern face of the Santa Rita Mountains in the Coronado National Forest. Madera Canyon and Madera Creek traverse four life zones, and many habitats between the desert floor and the mountaintops, making it one of Arizona’s most famous “Sky Islands.” With fifteen species of hummingbirds, and over 256 species of birds documented, it is a "required" site for all serious birders. You will not spend time in Madera Canyon without seeing plenty of wildlife. White-tailed and mule deer, rabbits, wild turkeys, and squirrels are regularly observed. Other animals like black bear, coati, foxes, ring-tailed cats, raccoons, bobcats, and mountain lion are more reclusive and only occasionally seen, and sixteen species of bats have been recorded in the Canyon. Madera Canyon is a perfect springtime destination! Depart: Phx 8 a.m. Scts 8:15 a.m. Mesa 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“

Southwest Adventure Series

” WEST

Madera Canyon & The Longhorn Grill

March 21st, Tuesday……………….....$110

See March 20th for the complete itinerary. Depart: NW 8 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“

Southwest Adventure Series”

Chaco Culture

National Historic Park

March 24-26, Fri-Sun…………………$549

See page 8 for the complete itinerary.

Southwest Adventure Series”

Grand Falls on the Little Colorado River

March 28th, Tuesday ……………………......$110 EAST

March 29th, Wednesday …………………....$110 WEST

March 30th, Thursday ………………….…....$110 WEST

Experience the drama of Arizona’s best kept secret! Taller than Niagara Falls, the Grand Falls are thunderous midMarch to early April the springtime runoff from the White Mountains. Often called the “Chocolate Falls” due to the muddiness of the Colorado River, the Grand Falls are dry throughout most of the year. With no signs to direct us, and only a dirt road to get us across scenery that looks a lot like the Painted Desert, the Grand Falls on the Little Colorado

I’m ready to travel with Kindred Tours! How do I get started?

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.

Gallivants 2023

Ecuador & Galapagos Islands Cruise

February 14th -21st, 2023…………………...starting at $6995

Treasures of Ireland

March 14th -22nd, 2023…………………………………..$3995

Chaco Culture National Historic Park

March 24th -26th, 2023…………………………………….$549

Washington D.C. Cherry Blossoms

April 6th -11th, 2023…………………………………………......$3025

Rancho De La Osa

April 18th -19th, 2023…………………………………...…$449

Branson, Memphis & Nashville

April 13th -20th, 2023………………………………….…$3425

New York City & the Hudson River Valley

May 19th -25th, 2023……………………………………..$3995

Mackinac Island, the Grand Hotel & Niagara Falls

June 2nd -9th, 2023……………………………………….$3725

California Coast & Yosemite

June 10th 18th, 2023…………………………………..$3795

Cape Cod & the Islands

July 8th -14th, 2023……………………………………….$3345

Alaska - Call of the Wild Land Journey

August 17th -23rd, 2023……………………………….…$5299

Nashville, Smoky Mountains & Bluegrass

September 20th -27th, 2023…………………………….$3849

New England Rails & Trails

September 30th October 7th, 2023…………………..$3825

Highlights of England, Scotland & Wales

October 4th –12th, 2023………………………………….$4399

Colorful Costa Rica

October 18th -26th, 2023………………………………..$3399

Cuba Discovery

October 23rd -28th, 2023……………………………..…$4599

Spain & Portugal Highlights

November 2nd –10th, 2023……………………………...$4445

Hawaii Three Island Adventure

November 7th -15th, 2023……………………………….$5345

Music Cities Christmas

November 28th -December 3rd, 2023…………...…….$3225

Montreal & Quebec City

Christmas Markets

November 30th -December 4th, 2023………………....$3225

San Antonio Holiday

December 9th -13th, 2023…………………………….....$2575

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

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.

Northwest Valley: 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.

Washington D.C. Cherry Blossoms Featuring Five Nights at the Gaylord National Resort

April 6th -11th, 2023

$3025 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $650 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

DAY 1: Fly to Washington D.C.

Upon arrival at the airport, meet your Tour Director. Later transfer to the spectacular Gaylord National Resort, our headquarters for the next five nights. The Gaylord offers sweeping views of the Potomac River, Washington, D.C. and Old Town Alexandria. This premier waterfront destination property features 1,996 luxurious rooms, more than 150 diverse shops and boutiques, and over 40 dining options. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner tonight with your fellow travelers. (D) Overnight: Washington D.C. Area

DAY 2: Arlington - D.C. City Tour - White House Visitor’s Center

After breakfast visit Arlington National Cemetery, America’s shrine to valor and sacrifice. Board the tram to see the John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy graves plus the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Later visit the Marine Corps Memorial (Iwo Jima Statue). This afternoon embark on a DC City Tour with a stop at the White House Visitor’s Center to learn about our Executive Mansion and the Presidential families that lived there. View the film White House: Reflections from Within. Next depart on a “springtime stroll” along the National Mall’s Tidal Basin to see the Cherry Blossoms. Make stops at four impressive Memorials: Jefferson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, M.L.K. Jr., and National WWII. (B) Overnight: Washington D.C. Area

DAY 3: Smithsonian – Cherry Blossom Cruise – DC Illumination Tour

Today get dressed in Cherry Blossom pink attire, and enjoy free time to visit your choice of the world famous Smithsonian Institutes such as the Air & Space, Natural History, American History or Gallery of Art. Visit the National Portrait Gallery, whose collections focus on images of famous Americans. This afternoon board the Odyssey III ship for your festive Cherry Blossom Cruise on the Potomac River. Enjoy a signature pink drink, narration, dancing to the live band, and a delicious dinner. After your cruise, enjoy a D.C. Twilight Illumination Tour of the famous monuments including those dedicated to Lincoln & Jefferson. (B,D) Overnight: Washington D.C. Area

Day 4: Ford’s Theatre - Annapolis - Naval Academy

This morning stop to visit Ford’s Theatre, which opened in 1863. The active theatre is restored as it was the night John Wilkes Booth shot President Lincoln on April 14, 1865. Then visit the NEW Center for Education & Leadership

ALASKA: Call of the Wild

Land Journey Featuring Anchorage, Denali National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park & Seward

August 17th – 23rd, 2023

$5299 Per Person (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $1250 Single Supplement Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

Day 1: Arrive Anchorage Welcome to Alaska! Arrive in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, located between the Chugach Mountains and the Cook Inlet. Meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel. Overnight: Anchorage

Day 2: Anchorage - Rail Journey - Denali National Park

This morning transfer to the Anchorage Rail Depot where you will board a Deluxe Dome Rail-car for a full day scenic rail journey north to Denali National Park. Sit back, relax and enjoy breakfast on board this picturesque train ride as your train guides provide expert commentary. View magnificent panoramas along the route, including the Susitna River, the longest in South Central Alaska, with its premier streams sometime plentiful with salmon and rainbow trout. Enjoy incredible landscape at every turn from your glass-ceiling railcar. Enjoy lunch on your own in the private dining car aboard. Watch for a glimpse of the majestic Denali and wildlife along the way. Arrive at your Denali Hotel and check in for a two night stay. Enjoy an included Welcome Dinner this evening. Overnight: Denali Meals: (B,D)

Day 3: Denali National Park – Tundra Wilderness Tour Awake in Denali, a region of unspoiled beauty, home to awe-inspiring Denali, the highest peak in North America. Travel deep into Denali National Park on the 5-6 hour Tundra Wilderness Tour with an opportunity to see Denali. Search the vast wilderness for brown bear, moose, caribou, Dall sheep on the mountainsides and eagles soaring above. This journey is narrated allowing insight into the animals and flora of this spectacular region. A light snack is included. Return to the hotel in the afternoon with free time to relax or explore this pristine area at your leisure or join an optional tour. Overnight: Denali Meals: (B)

Day 4: Denali - Seward Following breakfast this morning board your motor coach and travel south to the coastal community of Seward. Stops will be made en route including a visit to a Local Farm in the Matanuska Susitna Valley area including lunch. Your day continues to Seward along scenic Seward Highway. The Seward Highway hugs the dramatic shorelines of Turnagain Arm, arguably one of the most beautiful stretches of highway in America. Each turn reveals another scenic wonder. Keep an eye out for Dall sheep up high in the cliffs along with moose, bear and eagles along the way. Later arrive in Seward and unpack for a three night stay. Overnight: Seward Meals: (B,L)

Day 5: Seward - Glacier & Wildlife Cruise Following breakfast, board a Glacier and Wildlife Cruise and travel through the majestic Kenai Fjords National Park. Explore the face of a glacier and keep your eyes open for seals, sea lions, sea otters, whales, bears, eagles, and puffins throughout this half-day exploration cruise. Lunch is included on board. Return to the harbor for an evening at leisure and dinner on your own. Overnight: Seward Meals: (B,L)

Day 6: Seward As You Wish - Day at Leisure Following breakfast, the entire day is free to explore Seward, as you wish. An optional tour will be available to visit the Alaska Sea Life Center, Alaska’s premier public aquarium its only permanent marine mammal rehabilitation facility. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner this evening.

Overnight: Seward Meal: (B,D)

Day 7: Seward - Anchorage - Flight home Transfer to the Anchorage airport for your flight home with incredible memories of Alaska. Meals: (B)

Mackinac Island, the Grand Hotel & Niagara Falls

June 2nd -9th, 2023

$3725 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $825 (Single Supplement)

Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

DAY 1: ARRIVE DETROIT Upon arrival in Detroit, meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel in Dearborn for a two-night stay. Overnight: Dearborn

DAY 2: FORD FACTORY & VILLAGE This morning, visit the famous River Rouge Plant, a modern marvel of 21st century manufacturing where Ford F-150 trucks are built. Then, visit the Henry Ford Museum, known as the greatest auto collection documenting the American experience. See the Rosa Parks bus, the chair in which Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, the limousine where President Kennedy was shot, and much more. Also, visit Greenfield Village, established by Henry Ford in 1929 as a living history museum to celebrate the American spirit from pioneer days to modern times. Ride in a Model T car! Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers. (B,D) Overnight: Dearborn

DAY 3: DEARBORN - MACKINAC ISLAND Today, journey north to Mackinac Island. Your adventure begins with a 16-minute ferry ride in the shadow of the Mackinac Bridge. You’ll be greeted with the sights and sounds of the Victorian era, where transportation was by horse drawn carriage or bicycle. Step back in time for two nights at The Grand Hotel, Mackinac’s finest & most famous resort property. The Grand Hotel provides an elegant dining experience for dinner this evening. (B,D) Overnight: Mackinac Island

DAY 4: CARRIAGE RIDE - TIME AT LEISURE Begin today with a Horse Drawn Carriage Tour of Mackinac Island. Your private carriage will take you on a scenic tour of the famous West Bluff Victorian homes. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the quaint town and more of the island. Don’t forget to try the fudge! (B,D) Overnight: Mackinac Island

DAY 5: MACKINAC TO FRANKENMUTH After breakfast, ride the ferry back to the mainland. Cross the Mighty Mac, one of the world’s longest suspension bridges, and later arrive in Frankenmuth. Enjoy this small city settled by Germans from the Bavarian region. The streets are lined with Bavarian style shops including Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland and Frankenmuth Riverplace. (B) Overnight: Frankenmuth

DAY 6: FRANKENMUTH - NIAGARA FALLS Motorcoach into Ontario, Canada*, and drive east to Niagara Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world. Stop to see the IMAX movie: Niagara: Miracles, Myths & Magic. Later enjoy the unique “Journey Behind the Falls” experience where you descend 125 feet and explore 130-year-old tunnels carved through the bedrock. Feel the thunderous vibration of the Horseshoe Falls before arriving at the observation deck for an up close and possibly wet view of the falls. Later check into your hotel for two nights in Niagara Falls.

(B) Overnight: Niagara Falls

DAY 7: NIAGARA FALLS A full day of incredible Niagara Falls Area Sightseeing awaits you as you drive the scenic Niagara Parkway with stops at the Hydro Floral Clock, Great Gorge River Walk, Whirlpool Rapids, Butterfly Conservatory, quaint Niagara-on-the-Lake village, and the Welland ship canal between Erie & Ontario Lakes. Tonight, ascend Skylon Tower for your Farewell Dinner in the revolving restaurant overlooking the Falls.

(B,D) Overnight: Niagara Falls