July/August 2024
Holland Tulips & Rhine River Castles Cruise Featuring Amsterdam & 7 Nights aboard the Amadeus Cara
April 1st -10th, 2025
Holland Tulips & Rhine River Castles Cruise
Featuring Amsterdam & 7 Nights aboard the Amadeus Cara April 1st -10th, 2025
CITIES & PORTS:
Starting at $5695 Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix
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.
INCLUSIONS
•Roundtrip Airfare - PHX
•1 Night Amsterdam Hotel
•7 Night Cruise - Outside Cabin
•21 Meals (8-B, 6-L & 7-D)
•PWD Tour Manager
•Hand Selected Wine & Beer with Dinners
•Wi-Fi Onboard
•Welcome & Farewell Dinners Onboard
•Ship Staff
•Baggage Handling
•Int’l Air Taxes/Fuel/Fees & Port Charges
EXCURSIONS/TOURS
•Amsterdam City Tour & Canal Cruise
•Keukenhof Flower Gardens
•Zaanse Schans Windmills Visit
•Cologne Walking Tour & Beer Tasting
•Cochem Walking Tour, Wine Tasting & Castle Visit
•Koblenz Walking Tour
•Rhine River Gorge
•Speyer Walking Tour
•Strasbourg City Tour
Bryce Canyon & Zion National Parks
July 29th -August 1st, 2024
$869 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $225 (Single Supplement)
Day One: We’ll leave the Valley headed for Cameron Trading Post for lunch on self. Nestled along the Colorado River, just 30 minutes south of the Grand Canyon, this trading post has been catering to Arizona tourists since the early 1900’s, serving great food at moderate prices. After lunch it’s back in the Transits headed for Kanab, Utah an incredibly scenic drive that takes us through Navajo land with views of Marble Canyon, Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam and more. Well check into the Holiday Inn Express Kanab, take a moment to refresh and gather for our own Happy Hour, before setting out for dinner on self.
Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s back in the Transits and we’re headed for Zion National Park. Zion is a spectacular cliff and canyon landscape, a wondrous wilderness, including Kolob Arch, the world’s largest natural arch, with a span that measures 310 feet. Zion is rich with beautiful colors, breathtaking scenery and wildlife such as mule deer, golden eagles and mountain lions. We’ll spend a little time familiarizing ourselves with the area at the visitor’s center, before touring Zion from the comfort of a tram. Hop on, hop off as you wish. Later we’ll enjoy lunch on self, with two restaurants to choose from. Late afternoon we’ll return to our hotel and after a refresh, we’ll gather for our own Happy Hour before heading out for dinner on self.
Day Three: We’ll enjoy breakfast included at the hotel, and then it’s back in the Transits headed for Bryce Canyon National Park. The beauty of Bryce Canyon is beyond description. It has been called “a cave without a ceiling, a forest of stone.” We’ll tour Bryce from the comfort of our own vehicle before stopping for a delicious lunch, on self, at Ruby’s Inn where we’ll have two restaurants to choose from and their menus offer something for everyone. Bryce Canyon is a series of natural amphitheaters, with thousands of multi-colored rock pinnacles called “hoodoos.” We’ll travel the 20-mile paved highway along the rim, overlooking magnificent views of the natural structures that were carved by erosion into graceful forms that glow with various colors. Late afternoon we’ll return to our hotel and after a refresh, we’ll gather for our own Happy Hour, before setting out for dinner on self.
Day Four: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we're back in the Transits headed for home, with
$999 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $263 (Single Supplement)
Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with plenty of pit stops on our way to Yuma, Arizona, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. After lunch we’ll head for Alpine, California and the beautiful Viejas Casino Resort, our headquarters for the next three nights. The Viejas Resort offers three luxury hotel towers, along with six restaurants, a lush pool and lounge area, an outlet shopping center, full-service spa and so much more. We’ll be offered $10 a night towards any of the food outlets, plus $25 in gambling bucks. We’ll check into our hotel rooms, enjoy dinner on self at the restaurant of your choice and a free evening.
Day Two: We’ll enjoy breakfast on self at the hotel an opportunity to use your $10 credit. After breakfast it’s back on the bus and we’ll head into San Diego to set sail on a 2-hour narrated harbor cruise, aboard a yacht that offers both indoor and outdoor areas. We’ll explore more than 50 storied landmarks, we’ll cruise past Seaport Village, Shelter Island, Coronado Island, Point Loma, Cabrillo National Monument and more. We’ll encounter marine life and sea birds, and enjoy remarkable photo opportunities. From here we’ll head to Old Town, a state-protected historic neighborhood that includes many buildings from the period of 1820-1870. Known as the birthplace of San Diego, Old Town is home to charming shops & galleries, great little restaurants and historic sites. We’ll enjoy lunch on self, in Old Town, before hopping aboard one of the Old Town Trolleys, an amazing way to experience San Diego’s most exciting attractions. We’ll do the loop together past Hotel del Coronado, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, the Whaley House, Star of India and so much more! Late afternoon we’ll return to our hotel to enjoy dinner on self.
Day Three: Breakfast is on self at the hotel, and we’ll again have $10 towards Viejas food outlets. After breakfast we’ll head out to explore historic Highway 101. Once the principal north/south route in California, with the construction of Interstate 5 in the 1960’s, most of Highway 101 was bypassed and barely affected by California’s explosive growth. Nowadays historic Highway 101 gives us a look back at California in its early days, and the entire 935-mile route has been given historic designation by the state of California. We’ll journey north on Highway 101, stopping to explore Del Mar, the destination of choice for movie stars and horse racing fans offering beautiful beaches and a charming downtown. We’ll continue our journey north to Solano Beach, a small coastal community known for its unique shops and galleries. Public art is a passion in Solano Beach and we’ll enjoy the murals and architecture. From here we’ll make our way to Encinitas, known as the surf and flower capital of the world; then on to Carlsbad, home to beautiful sandy beaches and three really unique lagoons. Our next stop is Oceanside, where we’ll visit the Oceanside Pier, the longest over-the-water pier on the West Coast. We’ll enjoy a 360-degree view of the Pacific Ocean and coastline to the north and south. Along the way we’ll grab lunch on self, before arriving in La Jolla, known as “the jewel” of San Diego. Surrounded on three sides by the sea and backed by the slopes of Mt. Soledad, La Jolla’s gorgeous coastline is one of the most popular destinations in California. Later we’ll travel back to our hotel for dinner on self and a free evening.
Day Four: Breakfast is on self at the hotel, and after breakfast it’s bags out and we’re headed for home. We’ll enjoy plenty of great sightseeing and a stop for lunch on self along the way. This fun and affordable Summertime Getaway is a Kindred Tours Classic!
Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway
featuring Mesa Verde & Chaco Culture National Parks
October 8th -11th, 2024
$899 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $219 (Single Supplement)
The Trail of the Ancients is a modern-day drive that connects the migration routes of America’s first peoples— the Ancestral Puebloans who occupied a vast region of the American Southwest for over 2,000 years. The only National Scenic Byway that was designated primarily for its archaeological sites, the trail passes through some of the southwest’s most protected places. With no particular right or wrong way to explore this multi-state trail which the Federal Highway Administration says is 480 miles in total we’ve planned a route that takes us through the trail’s most iconic sites, including Mesa Verde and Chaco Culture National Parks.
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 Chaco Culture National 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. 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 gather for our own Happy Hour, included, before heading out to enjoy dinner on self.
Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel. Back in the Transits we’re headed for Mesa Verde National Park. For over 700 years, the Ancestral Pueblo people built thriving communities on the mesas and in the cliffs of Mesa Verde. Today, the park protects the rich cultural heritage of 27 Pueblos and Tribes and offers visitors a spectacular window into the past. This World Heritage Site and International Dark Sky Park is home to over a thousand species, including several that live nowhere else on earth. Early afternoon we’ll travel to historic Durango, Colorado, where we’ll enjoy lunch, on self, with several wonderful restaurants to choose from. Later we’ll visit Aztec Ruins National Monument, a Chaco Canyon outlier, home to some of the best-preserved Chacoan structures of its kind. We’ll learn about the ancestral Pueblo people in the park's museum and explore the Aztec West great house to see exceptionally advanced architecture, original wooden beams, and a restored Great Kiva. Aztec Ruins is a deeply sacred place to many Indigenous peoples across the American Southwest. Early evening we’ll return to our hotel, and after a refresh we ’ll gather for our own Happy Hour, included, before heading out to enjoy dinner on self.
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 the last of the great railroad hotels. The La Posada is home to the award winning Turquoise Room said to be the best restaurant in the Four Corners region offering an affordable lunch menu that features regional contemporary Southwestern Cuisine, with an occasional tribute to the great days of the Fred Harvey Company. We’re revving up our engines for this remarkable road trip and we’re hoping you’ll join us!
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
JULY TOURS
“Club Style Series”
Mystery Tour #1
July 1st, Monday………………………. $99
Once you’ve been on a KT Mystery Tour you’ll understand their ever-growing popularity! Join us as we explore some of Arizona ’s hidden gems no less magical than their more popular counterparts! Dress comfortably, lunch is included. That’s all we ’re gonna say! Depart: TBA
“Southwest Adventure Series”
4th of July in Silver City
July 3-5, Wed-Fri……………………..$625
This trip is full. Call the office to use the WAITLIST.
“Club Style Series”
The KT Book Club Meeting
July 8th, 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” WEST
Snowbowl’s Scenic Gondola Ride
July 9th, Tuesday………………..….….$135
We’re heading into the Flagstaff area to experience the exciting new Snowbowl Scenic Gondola Ride to the top of Arizona your opportunity to enjoy expansive views from the San Francisco Peaks at 11,500 feet! On a clear day we’ll see the cinder cone volcanic field, the red rocks in Sedona, and as far as the Grand Canyon. The gondola ride offers wonderful opportunities for photography, wildlife observation, and a great escape from the heat of the Valley. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self at Snowbowl’ s Agassiz Restaurant, offering a rustic atmosphere, additional outdoor seating, live music, a full bar, and a menu that runs from sandwiches and burgers to homemade soups and fresh salads. Reservations must be booked in advance. Don’t wait!
Depart: NW 9 a.m. R: 7 p.m.
“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST
Snowbowl’s Scenic
Gondola Ride
July 10th, Wednesday………………...$135
See July 9th for the complete itinerary.
Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST
South Rim of the
Grand Canyon
July 12th, Friday……………………….$120
One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and the only natural wonder in the United States, the Grand Canyon can be experienced at four general destinations: the South Rim, Grand Canyon West, Grand Canyon East, and the North Rim. Considered by many to be the “true Grand Canyon,” Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim features the most accessible, deepest and widest views. We’ll arrive at the South Rim in time for lunch, on self, with several dining options to choose from ranging from fine dining at the El Tovar, to the Maswik Food Court. After lunch we’ll explore spectacular views and important points of interest. We’ll be leaving a little earlier and arriving home a little later. Make a reservation and join us on this remarkable tour!
Depart: Mesa 7 a.m. Scts 7:30 a.m. Phx 7:45 am. R: 7 p.m. “Southwest Adventure Series
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The Verde Canyon Railroad Morning Ride
July 13th, Saturday
What could be more pleasant than a lazy Saturday morning train ride, aboard a fully restored, slow-rolling vintage locomotive, through the beautiful, wild and remote Verde Canyon! This fourhour excursion takes us on a 20-mile journey through 100 years of history. We’ll view ancient Sinagua Indian ruins in towering cliffs and travel sturdy trestles and bridges a testament to the hard work of the men who built them over 100 years ago. We’ll roll through a 680-foot tunnel that was blasted out of solid rock the tunnel enveloping passengers in total darkness before the train rolls back into the Arizona sunshine. The confluence of high desert and wetland in the Verde Canyon creates a remarkable habitat for wildlife and waterfowl. All seats are FIRST CLASS. We’ll enjoy spacious living room-style seating, near panoramic windows, and all cars connect to open-air viewing platforms. The on-train continental breakfast includes assorted pastries, fresh fruit and a champagne toast. Bottled water is available throughout the tour. Mimosas are available for purchase and a full bar service is available in every train car. We’ll arrive back to the depot early afternoon, then it’s just a hop-skip-and-a -jump to charming downtown Cottonwood, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self at the restaurant of your choice. After lunch we’ll head for home. This tour departs a little earlier and returns
home a little earlier a Kindred Tours Summertime Classic that should not be missed! Depart: Mesa 6:30 a.m. Scts 7 a.m.
Phx 7:15 a.m. NW 7:45 a.m. R: 5 p.m.
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Southwest Adventure Series
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Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway
July 15th, Monday…………………….$115
With the first hint of summer, we’re ready to travel the Sky Island Scenic Byway Mount Lemmon Highway to the town of Summerhaven, Arizona! This breathtaking 25-mile paved road takes us along one of Arizona’s most scenic byways, and winds us up a trail that ascends 9,157 feet through the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains into a much cooler climate. Along the way there are many pull-off points for photo opportunities, or just to enjoy the magnificent landscape. Nestled into the rocky peak of Mount Lemmon sits the tiny town of Summerhaven, home to the Iron Door Restaurant, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. A charming eatery offering delicious homemade soups, a variety of fresh salads, sandwiches and more, the Iron Door is most famous for their chili & cornbread combo and fresh baked pies. Pull up a chair on the patio surrounded by flowers and hummingbirds and treat yourself to a day away from the heat of the Valley. Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8 a.m. Scts 8:15 a.m. Mesa 8:45 a.m. R: 7 p.m.
“Southwest Adventure Series
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The Lakes of Prescott
July 18th, Thursday…………….……...$115
There are four beautiful lakes in Prescott: Goldwater, Watson, Willow and Lynx. We’re going to visit them all, with a stop first on Prescott’s famous Whiskey Row for lunch on self. Once a block of 40 saloons driven by the gold rush culture, Whiskey Row drew cowboys, gamblers, prospectors, bawdy girls and outlaws. Today Whiskey Row is home to not just its saloons, but also galleries, charming shops, antique stores and several wonderful restaurants. After lunch we’re off to Goldwater Lake, the jewel in the crown of the Prescott National Forest. From here we ’ll head northeast to enjoy a spectacular driving tour of Watson and Willow Lakes. Known as the twin lakes, Watson and Willow are in the Granite Dells of Prescott, an area so scenic that it has seen more than its fair share of western movie shoots and was once home to the very popular Garden of the Gods Resort. An otherworldly stretch of gigantic boulders, Granite Dells runs along Granite Creek, with Watson and Willow Lakes sitting right in the middle making for the most remarkable of vistas. From here we’ll make our way to Lynx Lake, in the cool and pinescented Bradshaw Mountains. So completely different from the twins, Lynx Lake is heavily wooded, and surrounded by tall Ponderosa pines, scrub oak and Manzanita. This lovely area is home to a wide variety of wildlife, offering a fantastic connection to nature and a dramatic ending to a Kindred Tours Classic!
Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. NW 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m. R: 6 p.m.
Walnut Canyon
National Monument
July 23rd, Tuesday…….………………$115
We’re beating the heat this summer with a journey into Arizona ’s High Country to explore Walnut Canyon. Established as a National Monument in 1915, Walnut Canyon preserves numerous cliff dwellings located along the limestone ledges of this deep canyon in the Flagstaff region. Evidence of human use of these dwellings can be traced back 2,000 years, when the presence of water in this dry land made the canyon rare and valuable to its early human inhabitants. Today Walnut Canyon is a beautiful and fascinating place to explore. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self in historic downtown Flagstaff, home to many wonderful little restaurants. Join us!
Depart: NW 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST
Walnut Canyon
National Monument
July 24th, Wednesday………………...$115
See July 23rd for the complete itinerary.
Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
“Club Style Series”
Mystery Tour #2
July 25th, Thursday.…………………… $99
Once you’ve been on a KT Mystery Tour you’ll understand their ever-growing popularity! Join us as we explore some of Arizona ’s hidden gems no less magical than their more popular counterparts! Dress comfortably, lunch is included. That’s all we ’re gonna say! Depart: TBA
“Southwest Adventure Series” WEST
South Rim of the Grand
Canyon
July 26th, Friday……………...………..$120
See July 12th for the complete itinerary.
“Southwest Adventure Series”
Bryce Canyon & Zion
National Parks
July 29-Aug 1, Mon-Thur……………$869
See page 4 for the complete itinerary.
“In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take.”
AUGUST TOURS
“The Backyard Series”
Fully Committed
At Phoenix Theatre
August 3rd, Saturday………………….$119
Bribes, intimidation, histrionics the best food always incites the worst behavior. Presented in the very intimate Judith Hardes Theatre, Fully Committed follows a chaotic day in the life of Sam, an out-of-work actor who mans the frenzied reservation line at Manhattan’s hottest restaurant. As the only employee on shift, Sam alone must answer a slew of phone calls from absurd elite foodies including a merciless maître d’ and Gwyneth Paltrow’s patronizing assistant. With over forty assorted characters played by a single versatile actor, this fast-paced comedic play shows just how far wit, luck, and self-determination can take you. 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, freshly baked pies, bread pudding, and so much more.
Depart: NW 10 a.m. Phx 10 a.m. Scts 10:15 a.m. Mesa 10:30 a.m. R: 5 p.m.
“Club Style Series”
Mystery Tour #1
August 4th, Sunday……………………. $99
Once you’ve been on a KT Mystery Tour you’ll understand their ever-growing popularity! Join us as we explore some of Arizona ’s hidden gems no less magical than their more popular counterparts! Dress comfortably, lunch is included. That’s all we ’re gonna say! Depart: TBA
“Club Style Series”
San Diego
Summertime Getaway!
Aug 6-9, Tues-Fri……………………...$999
See page 5 for the complete itinerary.
“Club Style Series”
The KT Book Club Meeting
August 12th, 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”
Meteor Crater & Barringer Space Museum
August 13th, Tuesday………………....$136
Over 50,000 years ago space and earth came together when a huge iron-nickel meteorite, approximately 150 feet wide and weighing several hundred thousand tons, impacted an area outside of Flagstaff, with a force 150 times greater than an atomic bomb. The result of this impact was devastation for miles and the creation of the giant bowl-shaped cavity we call Meteor Crater, which measures 550 feet deep and almost a mile wide. Today you can experience the Crater in an air-conditioned indoor viewing area, outside on one of the observation decks and self-guided trails, or on a guided tour along the rim. We’ll explore Meteor Crater Visitor Center, one of the most popular attractions in Northern Arizona. Discovery Center & Space Museum boasts hands-on exhibits and displays, where you can immerse yourself in the science and history of meteorite impacts around the world and we’ll enjoy Impact! Theater to learn about the history and geology of the crater. Before visiting Meteor Crater, we’ll enjoy lunch on self at the award-winning Turquoise Room at La Posada Hotel the last of the great railroad hotels. 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. Join us for this remarkable tour!
Depart: NW 7 a.m. Phx 7:30 a.m. Scts 7:45 a.m Mesa 8:15 a.m. R: 7 p.m.
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Southwest Adventure Series”
San Francisco Peaks
Scenic Loop
Here’s a Kindred annual trek that kicks off in historic Flagstaff, with a stop for lunch at Diablo Burger, an Arizona local foodsbased burger joint. Lunch alone is worth the drive! Diablo Burger partners with local farmers, ranchers, bakers, cheese makers, brewers, vintners to create “landscape-scale conservation that you can taste.” Which is just a lot of fancy talk for the best cheeseburger in the American Southwest. We’ll order off a huge menu, then settle on the patio with our award-winning burgers, fries and soft drinks, and it’s all included! Later we’ll head north on Highway 180, better known as the San Francisco Peaks Scenic Road, one of Arizona’s most beautiful scenic byways a loop that takes us all the way around Arizona's highest mountain winding through a land of pine forests and aspen groves, open prairies and rustic homesteads. This incredible tour offers a great escape from the heat of the Valley! Make a reservation and join us you ’ll be glad you did!
Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. NW 9:15 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
The Riordan Mansion
August 19th,Monday……………………..$127
Brothers Timothy and Michael Riordan, sons of Irish immigrants, were part of a prominent Arizona Territory family, involved in lumber, railroads, cattle, banking, and politics. They moved to Flagstaff to run the local lumber mill, which was established to provide wood for the Transcontinental Railroad. Working together, the brothers built two nearly identical Arts and Crafts style mansions, connected by a large billiards room in the middle for a total of over 13,000 square feet of living area and servants’ quarters. This type of architecture uses local materials, such as volcanic basalt and Ponderosa pine trees to blend into the surrounding environment. Charles Whittlesey, who was chief architect for the Santa Fe Railroad and designer of the Grand Canyon's El Tovar Lodge, designed the state-of-the-art home in 1904. They married two sisters, Caroline and Elizabeth Metz, and each family lived in one of the mansions. The family lived in the mansion until the 1980’s when the second generation gifted Arizona State Parks the property. Arizona State Parks received a warranty from the surviving members of the Riordan family, conveying the Riordan homes, most of the contents, such as the east and west wings of the mansion, and five acres of surrounding land for State Park purposes. The state park opened on August 4, 1983, to preserve and share the history of not just the Riordan family, but of the city of Flagstaff. We’ll enjoy a onehour guided tour of the mansion, as well as a twenty minute ranger lead exploration of the mansion grounds. Lunch is on self in historic downtown Flagstaff, home to many wonderful restaurants, so there is sure to be something for everyone.
Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
“Southwest Adventure Series” WEST VALLEY
The Riordan Mansion
August 20th,Tuesday
See August 19th for the complete itinerary. Depart: NW 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST
Bearizona
$127
door deck dining and stadium favorites, such as hot dogs, cheesy nachos, soft pretzels and adult beverages. This tour is always a total blast and can be enjoyed all summer long!
Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
“Southwest Adventure Series” WEST VALLEY
Bearizona
August 23rd, Friday…..…………….....$137
See August 22nd for the complete itinerary. Depart: NW 8 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
“Club Style Series”
Mystery Tour #2
August 25th, Sunday………………….. $99
Once you’ve been on a KT Mystery Tour you’ll understand their ever-growing popularity! Join us as we explore some of Arizona ’s hidden gems no less magical than their more popular counterparts! Dress comfortably, lunch is included. That’s all we ’re gonna say! Depart: TBA
“Club Style Series”
Lowell Observatory
August 28th, Wednesday...…………..$155
Experience the famously dark skies of Flagstaff, Arizona, home to Lowell Observatory. Our Dark Skies Program will include 1.5 hours of private stargazing, using the new 24” (0.6m) Dyer Telescope. We’ll also enjoy a laser-guided constellation tour in the adjoining McAllister Observing Plaza. When not observing, we’ll be free to explore other parts of the observatory on our own, including:
¨ Giovale Open Deck Observatory, with six telescopes of varying sizes, including a 32” (0.8m) reflecting telescope. Historic Clark Refractor, which mapped the moon for Apollo. Pluto Discovery Astrograph and Zeiss Blink Comparator. We’ll arrive in Flagstaff in time to enjoy dinner, on self, at the restaurant of your choice. Don’t miss this exciting tour!
Depart: Mesa 2 p.m. Scts 2:30 NW 3:15 R: 12 p.m.
“Southwest Adventure Series”
August 22nd, Thursday…..…………...$137
Journey with us to Williams, Arizona, home to Bearizona Arizona’s premier wildlife park! We’ll enjoy a remarkable closeup experience with a wide variety of animals from the comfort of our own Transit vans, winding our way through 160 acres of Ponderosa pine forest. We’ll view bison, black bears, wolves and more animals that are indigenous to North America living comfortably in spacious, natural environments. Later enjoy a leisurely stroll through Fort Bearizona, a beautiful 20-acre walkthru, offering an up-close experience with playful smaller animals. Lunch is on self, with two very different eateries to choose from, including Canyonlands a 6,000 square foot themed restaurant featuring soaring canyon walls and ancient ruins, a 25foot waterfall and breathtaking views of Bearizona’s jaguar exhibit. Canyonland’s menu runs from hickory smoked BBQ to fresh garden salads, gourmet burgers and more. If a quick bite is more to your liking, consider Bearizona Grille, offering out-
The Bisbee Bloomers Garden Tour
August 31st, Saturday………………...$129
Nestled into the Mule Mountains of southeastern Arizona, picturesque Bisbee offers a cool day away from the heat of the Valley. We’re looking forward to the 22nd Annual Bisbee Bloomers Garden Tour a quirky event that offers a rare glimpse into the secret gardens of Bisbee’s colorful residents. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self in downtown Bisbee, home to many great little restaurants, so there is sure to be something for everyone. This kooky tour is always so much fun leaving a little earlier, arriving home a little later. Depart: NW 7 a.m. Phx 7 a.m.
Scts 7:15 a.m. Mesa 7:30 a.m. R: 7 p.m.
Gallivants 2024/2025
Alpine Swiss Villages & Rails
July 2nd -10th, 2024……………………………………....$5399
4th of July in Silver City, New Mexico
July 3rd -5th, 2024………………………………………….$625
Bryce Canyon & Zion National Parks
July 29th -August 1st, 2024…………………………….….$869
Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park
August 4th -10th, 2024…………………………………...$4149
San Diego Summertime Getaway
August 6th -9th, 2024………………………………………$999
Black Hills, Badlands & Mount Rushmore
August 14th -20th, 2024………………………………….$3299
Cape Cod & the Islands
August 17th -23rd, 2024…………………………..…......$3449
Great Canadian Cities
September 18th -26th, 2024…………………………….$4349
New York City & the Hudson River Valley
September 20th -26th, 2024……………………….....…$4149
Iceland Explorer
October 2nd -8th, 2024…………………………………..$4849
Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway
October 8th -11th, 2024…………………………………...$899
Highlights of the Douro with Spain
October 28th -November 5th, 2024……….starting at $5495
Colorful Costa Rica
November 6th -14th, 2024……………………………….$3675
New Orleans Holiday
December 3rd -7th, 2024………………………………..$2775
San Antonio Holiday
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
Treasures of Croatia & Slovenia
March 18th -28th, 2025…………………………………..$4849
Holland Tulips & Rhine River Castles
River Cruise
April 1st – 10th, 2025………………...………starting at $5695
Music Cities: New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville
May 12th -19th, 2025……………………………………..$4075
Yellowstone & the Wild West
June 20th -26th, 2025…………………………………….$4099
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
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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.
San Antonio Holiday
December 5th -9th, 2024
$2649 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $675 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix
DAY 1: ARRIVE SAN ANTONIO Today arrive in San Antonio, the Alamo City, and transfer to your downtown hotel for a four night stay. The city’s old Spanish flavor, multi-cultural heritage, numerous parks and plazas, and the Riverwalk make it one of America’s more intriguing cities. The Riverwalk (Paseo Del Rio) is a fabulous loop off the San Antonio River offering tree lined footpaths, craft shops, galleries, restaurants and nightspots. This evening enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your traveling companions. (D) Overnight: San Antonio
DAY 2: SAN ANTONIO After breakfast, enjoy a San Antonio City Tour featuring many highlights of this great city. Visit the San Jose Mission known as the “Queen of the Missions” and restored to its original design in the 1930s by the WPA (Works Projects Administration). Next ascend San Antonio’s tallest structure, the Tower of the Americas for spectacular views of the city from 580 feet up. This afternoon go to the IMAX Theatre to see the docudrama “The Price of Freedom” which recounts the battle of the Alamo. Later visit the Shrine of Liberty, the Alamo where you will see the chapel, one of the most photographed sites in the nation and wander through this historic landmark. Complete your day with a leisurely Riverwalk Cruise and learn more about the history of this San Antonio highlight. This evening enjoy dinner on your own along the Riverwalk. (B) Overnight: San Antonio
DAY 3: AUSTIN CITY TOUR - CAPITOL - LBJ LIBRARY & MUSEUM Today is a picturesque day as you coach through the Texas rolling hills to Austin, the capital of Texas. Enjoy an Austin City Tour with visits to the Texas State Capitol and the LBJ Library & Museum on the grounds of the University of Texas along with other famous city sites. This evening enjoy dinner on your own at one of San Antonio’s outstanding restaurants. (B) Overnight: San Antonio
DAY 4: LBJ RANCH - FREDERICKSBURG - LUMINARIAS Today travel to the Hill Country and take in the scenery. The first stop will be in Stonewall for a tour of the LBJ Ranch, the former home of the 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johnson, drive by a reconstruction of the farmhouse where LBJ was born and his ranch-house, referred to as the “Texas White House.” Next visit the German settlement of Fredericksburg which retains touches of Old World Heritage. Visit the National Museum of the Pacific War, dedicated to men and women who served under Admiral Chester Nimitz in the Pacific during World War II. Enjoy time on your own in this quaint town to wander the shops and grab a bite to eat. Later return to San Antonio to enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a popular local restaurant. Then wander the Riverwalk to experience the Fiesta de las Luminarias, which features thousands of candles illuminating the Riverwalk. (B,D) Overnight: San Antonio
DAY 5: FLIGHT HOME This morning transfer to the airport for your flight home filled with many pleasant memories of your San Antonio Holiday Tour. (B)
$2749 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $680 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix
DAY 1: FLIGHT TO KNOXVILLE, TN Arrive in Knoxville, TN, meet your Tour Director and transfer to Pigeon Forge in the Great Smoky Mountains for a four night one-hotel stay. This evening join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner. (D) Overnight: Pigeon Forge
DAY 2: ASHEVILLE - BILTMORE This morning motorcoach east to Asheville, NC to visit the Biltmore Estate, a Gilded Age Châteauesque-style mansion built for George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895. America’ s largest home boasts 250 rooms, 65 fireplaces, 70,000 gallon indoor pool, bowling alley, priceless art and antiques.
DAY 3: SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK - GATLINBURG - COUNTRY TONITE THEATER
Today discover our nation’s most visited National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enjoy picturesque, wide, verdant valleys ringed by tall peaks, the very picture of calm, rural beauty. The park is also renowned for the diversity of its plant and animal life, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian Mountain culture. Then visit the gateway city to the park, Gatlinburg. Enjoy a Moonshine Tasting and learn about this formerly hidden craft. Today, the locals celebrate their rich history and make genuine moonshine on Gatlinburg’s Parkway. Enjoy free time in Gatlinburg for some shopping and a bite to eat before returning to Pigeon Forge. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers before this evening’s entertainment. Experience the award winning Pigeon Forge Christmas Show at the Country Tonite Theater. The magic of the holiday season abounds as the talented renditions of Christmas favorites combined with beautiful choreography, brightly decorated holiday sets and colorful costumes bring the enchantment of the holidays to the stage. (B,D) Overnight: Pigeon Forge
DAY 4:
TITANIC - DOLLYWOOD
This morning discover the Titanic Museum, which is built at half-scale to the original ship, and contains over real 400 artifacts. Explore twenty dramatically lit galleries, experience 28-degree water, and sit in an actual size lifeboat. Then enjoy some free time to visit local shops and venues on your own. Later visit Dollywood for the Smoky Mountain Christmas experience. Dollywood is the area’s top-rated attraction and considered one of the best theme parks in the world. Memories are made when you take in a heartwarming holiday show or two, catch a ride on the Dollywood Express steam train, enjoy seasonal treats, festive food, and wander through the more than 5 million lights. The night ends with a seasonal fireworks spectacular sure to inspire.
(B) Overnight: Pigeon Forge
DAY 5: KNOXVILLE - HOME Today fly home filled with wonderful memories of your Smoky Mountains & Pigeon Forge Holiday Tour. (B)
Treasures of Croatia & Slovenia
March 18th -28th, 2025
$4849 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $950 (single supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix
DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT Board your overnight flight to Europe.
DAY 2: ARRIVE ZAGREB, CROATIA Welcome to Croatia! Arrive in Zagreb, meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel. This evening join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner. (D) Overnight: Zagreb
DAY 3: ZAGREB - LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA This morning enjoy a Zagreb City Tour to see the highlights of this gracious city. Visit the Upper Old Town and see St. Stephen’s Cathedral, St. Marks Church and the colorful Jelacic Square. Next cross into Slovenia and travel to the capital city of Ljubljana, which sits between central Europe and the Mediterranean, retaining a small town feel. This afternoon enjoy a Ljubljana City Tour to view its open-air market, the Baroque Venetian inspired City Hall, Robba Fountain, and the Triple Bridge, which connects the old and new cities, and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Later check into your hotel in Ljubljana for two nights. Enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers at a local restaurant. (B,D)
DAY 4: LJUBLJANA – POSTOJNA CAVE – LAKE BLED - LJUBLJANA This morning a short ride south takes you to Postojna to explore Postojna Cave, the almost 13-mile-long karst cave system, where an electric train takes you deeper than is possible in any other cave in the world. Later travel to Lake Bled to visit the imposing 11th century Bled Castle, perched on a steep cliff high above the lake creating a dramatic backdrop to the city. Stroll through the castle grounds and visit the museum to get insight into the history of the castle and the surrounding area. Return to Ljubljana and enjoy the evening at your own pace. (B)
DAY 5: LJUBLJANA - ZADAR - SPLIT, CROATIA Today sit back and enjoy the scenery as you travel south through Slovenia and back into Croatia. Midday stop in Zadar, situated on a long peninsula, and the oldest Slavic town on the Adriatic Sea. Enjoy a Zadar City Tour to see the Roman Forum archaeological site and the unique Sea Organ, which plays music by way of sea waves and tubes located underneath a set of large marble steps. Then travel along the spectacular coast and arrive in the city of Split to begin your two-night stay in this amazing city. Split is a quintessential Mediterranean city with a small-town vibe, a great pedestrian Old Town and easy-going locals. After a long day enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers. (B,D) Overnight: Split
DAY 6: SPLIT A day to remember begins with a Split City Tour highlighted by a visit to the impressive Diocletian’ s Palace. Built in the 3rd and 4th centuries, the Historical Complex of Split with Diocletian’s Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights of the Palace include the Peristyle, the palace’s main open space, Jupiter’s Temple and the
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Cathedral which was once the Emperor’s Mausoleum. Also see Kacic Square and the Franciscan Monastery. Then enjoy time at leisure to explore Old Town Split with is meandering pedestrian streets, shops, restaurants and harbor views. The evening is at leisure to explore and dine at your own pace. (B) Overnight: Ljubljana
DAY 7: SPLIT - STON – DUBROVNIK This morning delight in a breathtaking drive along the spectacular Dalmatian Coast, dotted with palm trees, olive groves and idyllic fishing villages. Stop to visit and explore the town of Ston, famous for its salt works, mussels and town walls which are sometimes referred to as the “European Walls of China.” Later arrive in Dubrovnik for your two-night stay in this incredible city. After settling into your hotel enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers at a popular local restaurant. (B,D) Overnight: Dubrovnik
DAY 8: DUBROVNIK Enjoy a morning Dubrovnik City Tour featuring the harbor area, the Franciscan Monastery, and the stately Baroque Cathedral. Explore Old Town Dubrovnik, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and enclosed by Medieval walls on the Old Port. The rest of the day is free for you to discover more in the charming Old Town. Shop, dine, enjoy a cafe and consider a walk on the famous city walls with fantastic harbor views. (B) Overnight: Dubrovnik
DAY 9: DUBROVNIK - TROGIR - PLITVICE LAKES AREA Today, appreciate spectacular views as you travel the coastal road along sheer cliffs that drop into the beautiful Adriatic Sea. Stop in the historic town of Trogir to see medieval buildings, churches and towers in this enchanting city. Enjoy time to shop and grab a bite to eat before continuing north. This afternoon features a scenic drive through Croatia’s most beautiful countryside. Later arrive in the Plitvice Lakes National Park area for your overnight stay. This evening enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers. (B,D)
DAY 10: PLITVICE
LAKES
NATIONAL PARK - ZAGREB Today prepare your cameras for Plitvice Lakes National Park. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is a scenic wonderland of 16 interconnecting lakes flanked by waterfalls and forest. Visit Korana Canyon to see the 230 feet high falls and panoramic views. Also embark on a scenic Plitvice Boat Excursion to better view the natural phenomenon of the park. Later arrive at your hotel in Zagreb for a one-night stay.
