October/November Newsletter 2023

$4349 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $1125 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

Features Include:

• Montreal City Tour

• Notre Dame Cathedral Via Rail Train - Montreal to Quebec

• Quebec City Tour

• Montmorency Falls

• 1000 Islands Cruise

• Ottawa City Tour

• Toronto City Tour

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• Niagara-on-the-Lake

• Niagara Falls City Tour

• Copper Museum

• Niagara Falls Boat Tour

• Skylon Tower Dinner

• Two Night Stays in Niagara Falls, Quebec City & Montreal

The Sandhill Cranes of Whitewater Draw featuring the Historic Gadsden Hotel

December 7th -8th, 2023

$426 (Based Upon Double Occupancy)

$65 (Single Supplement)

Day One: We’re traveling south to Tombstone The Town Too Tough To Die where we’ll find plenty of great little restaurants to choose from and enjoy lunch on self. Later, back in the Transits, we’ll head for Douglas, Arizona. Just a few miles north of the Mexican border, Douglas, a once remote ranching town is home to the infamous Gadsden Hotel. Built in 1902, then destroyed by fire, the Gadsden was rebuilt in 1929 in the Art Nouveau style offering a magnificent Tiffany stained glass window overlooking the lobby, and a sweeping Italian marble staircase up which Pancho Villa reportedly rode his horse. The hotel provided gracious hospitality to the growing business brought in by the mining industry and the settling of the Arizona Territory. The lobby of the Gadsden, “the living room,” hosted cattlemen, ranchers, copper mining executives and businessmen. For all of the Gadsden’s rich history, the hotel also had a dark side catering to gamblers, and notable lawless characters of the American West. Famously haunted, guests and staff members have reported paranormal encounters on every floor, with the third floor seemingly the epicenter. The basement of the Gadsden is beyond fascinating a 7,000 square foot labyrinth of twenty rooms which secretly housed bootleg whiskey tunnels, brothels and a notorious speakeasy. We’ll check into our beautifully renovated rooms, and after a refresh we’ll enjoy a Welcome Dinner, served buffet-style with a glass of beer or wine, and it’s all included. After dinner, we’ll explore the Gadsden, beginning on the third floor, winding our way down into the basement with guides recounting the darker history that arose from the underbelly of the hotel. Afterwards you might want to call it an early night we ’ve got a big day tomorrow!

Day Two: We’ll be up before the crack of dawn to enjoy a continental breakfast, included, at the hotel. Back in the Transits, we’ll hit the road for Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area, one of the best places to view sandhill cranes, with an estimated winter population of over 30,000. Located in the Sulphur Springs Valley a Chihuahuan desert grassland habitat Whitewater Draw is surrounded by Arizona’s magnificent sky islands. The sandhill cranes spend the night standing in the draw’s shallow waters to evade predators, and then fly out at sunrise, to feed and socialize in the surrounding area. With an impressive wingspan of 6 to 7 feet, the early morning mass ascension of the sandhill cranes is a sight to behold! There is no visitor’s center at the Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area, but there are restrooms. In addition to sandhill cranes, the waters of the draw attract many kinds of ducks, geese, herons, egrets, shorebirds, gulls and terns, as well as various mammals. Don’t forget your camera! Formerly a cattle ranch, Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area was purchased in 1997 and is now managed to enhance wetland habitats and provide waterfowl habitat, and wildlife viewing. After this heart-stopping experience, we’ll travel to Bisbee, located 90 miles southeast of Tucson in the scenic Mule Mountains. Founded in 1880, Bisbee was one of the most cultured cities in the American West the largest city between St. Louis and San Francisco. Downtown Bisbee still retains much of its cosmopolitan charm, with its mining camp roots also fully on display in the rollicking Brewery Gulch district once home to 50 saloons and several brothels. We’ll visit the Queen Mine, don hard hats, miner’s headlamps and the always stylish yellow slicker, then head underground and back in time! Retired Phelps Dodge employees will narrate our journey 1,500 feet into the mine, recounting the dangers and dramas of mining days. Afterwards we’ll stroll the streets of Bisbee, now home to many interesting shops and galleries, and we’ll enjoy lunch on self with several fantastic restaurants to choose from. Midafternoon we’ll head for home a relaxing journey through the rolling grasslands of Southern Arizona, with plenty of great stops along the way. This Kindred Tours Classic should not be missed!

Las Vegas Motorcoach Tour! Featuring

The Grand Canyon Skywalk

November 13th -15th, Monday-Wednesday

$649 (Per Person, Based upon Double Occupancy) $55 (Single Supplement)

Day One: We’ll leave the Valley headed northwest, on our journey to the Grand Canyon’s West Rim. Home to the world-famous Grand Canyon Skywalk, the West Rim is just outside of Grand Canyon National Park, on Havasupai and Hualapai tribal land. The Skywalk has been drawing visitors from around the world, who marvel at this glassbottomed bridge, suspended 4,000 feet above the Colorado River, on the very edge of the Grand Canyon. Upon arrival, we’ll enjoy live western entertainment and a delicious plate of BBQ with all the fixin’ s, included. After lunch we ’ll board the Hop-On-Hop-Off Shuttle that will carry us comfortably to all viewpoints, including the Grand Canyon Skywalk, Guano Point, and Eagle Point. Late afternoon it’s back in the bus headed to Las Vegas. We’ll check into the Golden Nugget Casino Hotel, our headquarters for the next two nights and take some time to refresh, before setting out to enjoy dinner on self and a free evening.

Day Two: A fantastic hot breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s back in the bus and we’ re off to enjoy a spectacular scenic drive through Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Just 15 miles west of Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon offers the most incredible views of desert beauty, towering red cliffs and abundant wildlife a stark contrast to the bright lights and glitz of Las Vegas. This gorgeous conservation area is home to about 200 different animals, which include: burros, coyotes, bighorn sheep, red tailed hawks, golden eagles, wild horses, bobcats, mountain lions and more so don’t forget your camera! Afterwards we’ll head back to our hotel with a stop for lunch on self along the way. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at your leisure, with limitless adventures to be had in Downtown Las Vegas. Early evening we’ll head out to explore the glitzy Las Vegas Strip, beginning with the Bellagio Hotel and Casino. Each season, the Bellagio’s enormously talented horticulture and engineering teams transform the 14,000-square-foot Botanical Gardens into a showcase of inspiring sights, sounds, scents and colors. Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter are all featured along with a special display for Lunar New Year. When the seasons change, so do the displays, and we’ll be touring the Bellagio Conservatory for the opening week of Winter, capturing the spirit of the holiday season. With the theme of this year’s extravagant holiday display yet to be unveiled, a visit to this

floral playground explored by over 20,000 people daily offers an experience you will not soon forget! Afterwards we ’ll step out to enjoy the Fountains of Bellagio, the most ambitious, most complex water feature ever conceived. We’ll find a comfortable perch and watch against the backdrop of the Las Vegas sky, a performance that is unique in expression no matter how many times you have visited the Bellagio. Later we’ll enjoy a driving exploration of The Strip Las Vegas’ main artery home to flashy casinos, world-class restaurants, glamorous resorts and out-of-this-world shows. Dinner is on self and the evening is yours to enjoy, with all that there is to do in Las Vegas!

Day Three: A delicious hot breakfast is included at the hotel, followed by a leisurely midmorning departure. We’ll head for home with plenty of great stops and sightseeing along the way. Join us for this Kindred Tours Classic and kick off a truly memorable holiday season!

The 13th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival

$779

January 19th -21st, 2024 Friday-Sunday

(Based Upon Double Room Occupancy) $266 (Single Supplement)

Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with a stop for lunch on self, as well as plenty of great sightseeing, on our way to beautiful Lake Havasu City! Upon arrival, we’ll check into the brand new contemporary styled Holiday Inn Express, conveniently located in English Village, next to the London Bridge. Guests of the hotel are just steps away from restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. After a refresh, we’ll head out for a fabulous Welcome Dinner at Angelina’s Italian Kitchen, where we’ll enjoy a three-course meal, with several entrée items to select from, a glass of red or white wine, and dessert, included. After dinner we’ll head out to the balloon field to explore the Glow Spectacular, a truly remarkable event, as pilots ignite the burners of their tethered balloons simultaneously and they glow like enormous holiday ornaments. Later we’ll enjoy a free evening in Lake Havasu City, on a festival weekend, where there will be much to see and do.

Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then we’re off to experience the heart-stopping Mass Ascension an early morning launch of hundreds of balloons the most amazing display of sound and color! Afterwards we’ll explore all that this thrilling festival has to offer, including tethered balloon rides, food vendor’s booths, live music and so much more. Early afternoon we’ll head off to exciting Laughlin, Nevada home to eight different resorts, side by side along the beautiful Colorado River, miles of fun-filled recreational and gaming opportunities, and a huge variety of dining choices making it the perfect destination for lunch on self and a great afternoon. Later we’ll head back to Lake Havasu City where we’ll enjoy a free evening and dinner on self with several wonderful restaurants to choose from.

Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we’re off to explore Oatman, one of Arizona’ s most interesting ghost towns. This crazy little town began as a mining tent camp over 100 years ago, but quickly became a flourishing gold mining center in 1915, when two miners struck a ten-million-dollar gold find. Mining in Oatman was short lived. The town survived by catering to travelers on old U.S. Route 66 and nearly died when the route became what is now Interstate 40. Today tame burros roam the streets of lively Oatman, descendants of the early mining burros. We’ll check out the Oatman Hotel, where Clark Gable and Carol Lombard honeymooned in 1939, stroll the historic streets and handfeed the burros. Afterwards we’ll head back to the Valley with a stop for lunch on self, and plenty of great sightseeing along the way. Don’t wait to make your reservations for the 13th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival, designated as one of THE TOP 100 EVENTS IN NORTH AMERICA!

Best of Australia & New Zealand

March 11th – 27th, 2024

$9495 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $1749 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

Cairns - 3 Night Stay • Catamaran Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef • Sydney - 3 Night Stay • Sydney Opera House • Sydney Wildlife World • Sydney Harbor Dinner Cruise • 2 Nights Melbourne •

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Petrified Forest National Park

October 3rd, Tuesday………………...$115

We’re heading into northeastern Arizona to the Petrified Forest National Park, where nature, geology, archaeology, paleontology and historic architecture meet in a high desert setting. Located in the greater Painted Desert, the Petrified Forest is contained within 150,000 acres, while the sweeping Painted Desert encompasses 1,500 square miles. The Petrified Forest is home to one of the world's largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood, as well as multi-hued badlands. We’ll enjoy a 28 -mile scenic drive through Main Park Road, winding past viewpoints, trailheads and other attractions offering plenty of opportunities to stretch our legs and explore major overlooks. We’ll also enjoy lunch, on self, before visiting the park, at the 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. This fantastic tour should not be missed!

Depart: NW 7:30 a.m. R: 7 p.m.

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Petrified Forest National Park

October 5th, Thursday………………..$115

See October 3rd for the complete itinerary.

Depart: Phx 7 a.m. Scts 7: 15 a.m. Mesa 7:45 a.m. R: 7 p.m.

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The 63rd Annual Phoenix

Greek Festival

October 7th, Saturday………………….$59

We’re off to celebrate the 63rd Annual Phoenix Greek Festival, the longest running ethnic festival in the Valley fantastic food, music, art, and activities at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Community Center. Food is at the heart of this festival! Lunch is on self look for gyros, kalamari, pastitsio (Greek lasagna), spanakopita (spinach pie) and lamb roasted on a spit. Save room for fresh-baked Greek pastries lovingly prepared by Greek yiayias (grandmas) baklava, melomakarouna dipped in

honey, Greek doughnuts and more. Top it all off with a little Ouzo or Metaxa brandy, a Greek beer, or Greek wine. Awardwinning dancers will be performing throughout the day, as well as offering lessons, and everyone is welcome to join in. This fabulous festival is manned entirely by volunteers, with proceeds benefitting Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral ministries tons of fun all for a good cause!

Depart: 10 a.m. R: 4 p.m.

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The 63rd Annual Phoenix Greek Festival

October 8th, Sunday…………………....$59

See October 7th for the complete itinerary.

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

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The Chiricahuas A Wonderland of Rocks!

Oct 10-11, Tues-Wed………………...$379

This trip is full. Use the WAITLIST.

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Hart Prairie Scenic Drive &1899 Bar & Grill

October 13th, Friday………………….$139

Join us this early-fall for a Kindred Tours Classic! We’ll journey north to Flagstaff and kick it off with a fabulous lunch at Northern Arizona University’s culinary institute the 1899 Bar & Grill named for NAU’s founding year. Housed in a historic building with the original copper fireplace, this decidedly elegant eatery offers an award-winning dining experience. We’ll be offered a limited menu that is sure to please everyone, and lunch is included! Later we’ll head north on Highway 180, better known as the San Francisco Peaks Scenic Road, one of Arizona’s most beautiful byways. With Arizona’s highest mountains dominating the landscape, we’ll journey through rolling meadows, slowly transitioning to stands of golden aspens, which later become a forest dense enough to canopy this breathtaking backroad experience.

Depart: Mesa 7:30 a.m. Scts 8 a.m. Phx 8:15 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

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Hart Prairie Scenic

Drive &1899 Bar & Grill

October 17th, Tuesday……………….$139

See October 13th for the complete itinerary.

Depart: 8:30 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

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Lady Day at Phoenix Theatre

October 21st, Saturday……………....$133

Have you ever witnessed a legend? Behold the tour-deforce portrait of the iconic jazz songstress.

In a tattered Philadelphia bar, it’s 1959 and Billie Holiday is performing, and story-telling, for one of the last times before her tragic death months later. In this haunting yet humorous cabaret, the prolific vocalist interweaves personal and professional anecdotes with memorable canon including “What a Little Moonlight Can Do”, “God Bless the child,” “Strange Fruit,” and “Ain’t Nobody’s Business if I do.” Through her distinct and frank form of expression, audiences will empathize and admire the soulful lady throughout an evening that hits all the right notes. This powerful matinee performance will be presented in the very intimate Judith Hardes Theatre. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self, prior to the show, at the popular Miracle Mile Deli. A Phoenix landmark since 1949, offering both indoor and outdoor dining, 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.

Depart: NW 10:30 a.m. Mesa 10:30 a.m. Scts 10:45 a.m.

Phx 11 a.m. R: 5 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST Fall Leaves in Oak Creek Canyon

October 22nd, Sunday

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Rated a Top 5 Most Scenic Drive by Rand McNally, the Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road is most spectacular during the fall season! Our adventure begins in historic downtown Flagstaff, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self, with several wonderful restaurants to choose from. Back in the Transits we’ll travel south on Arizona 89A a 14-mile stretch of high-country switchbacks, with stops along the way at dramatic overlooks. And if that’s not enough, Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road turns onto the Red Rock Scenic Byway, Arizona’s first All-American Road. Often called “The Museum Without Walls,” the Red Rock Scenic Byway in Sedona, Arizona is visited by tourists from around the world. It cannot be overstated how fortunate we are that these two breathtaking scenic byways are just a hop-skip-and-a-jump away from the Valley, and ours to enjoy with every changing season! Do not miss this Kindred Tours Fall Classic!

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

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Fall Leaves in Oak Creek Canyon

October 23rd, Monday……………….$110

See October 22nd for the complete itinerary. Depart: NW 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

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Mystery Tour

October 25th, Wednesday………….....$95

Dress comfortably, lunch is included. That’s all we’re gonna say! Depart: NW 10 a.m. Phx 10:30 a.m. Scts 10:45 a.m. Mesa 10:15 a.m. R: 5 p.m.

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OdySea Aquarium & The Eagles Buffet

October 27th, Friday………...………..$156

Right here in our own backyard, award winning OdySea is one of America's largest aquariums. This state-of-the-art facility holds more than 2 million gallons of water and offers educational, interactive, and entertainment experiences for guests of all ages. From sharks, sea turtles, and penguins to otters and rays, it is home to more than 6,000 animals. Highlights include SeaTREK™ underwater ocean walking, a submerged escalator that descends into the deep ocean, one of the largest collections of sharks in the country, a Giant Pacific Octopus, and the world's only Russian Sturgeon touch exhibit. OdySea is also home to Voyager, a stadium-seating style theater with 46 ft. viewing windows that takes guests on a journey through the ocean in the world's only revolving aquarium. OdySea Aquarium is located at Arizona Boardwalk, Scottsdale's one-of-a-kind entertainment destination that features eight marquee attractions. We’ll also enjoy lunch, included, at The Eagles Buffet at Casino Arizona, where we’ll be offered an amazing selection of freshly prepared international cuisine to tempt your taste-buds, including Asian, Mexican, and Italian selections, as well as classic American dishes. We’ll enjoy a bountiful fresh salad and fruit bar, delicious seafood, pastas, desserts to die for and so much more.

Depart: NW 9:30 a.m. Phx 10 a.m. Scts 10:15 a.m. Mesa 10 a.m. R: 4 p.m.

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Sabino Canyon

October 31st, Tuesday…………….….$152

Nestled at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains, a range that forms the northern border of Tucson, Sabino Canyon is one of the most premier natural areas in Southern Arizona. A riparian corridor flanked by steep mountains cliffs, Sabino Canyon is a true desert oasis, with Sabino Creek flowing year-round. Emission free open-air shuttles transport visitors comfortably on a one-hour journey through the beauty of the canyon. Go at your own pace and enjoy the day from the comfort of the shuttle or jump off and explore some of Sabino Canyon’s easily navigated trails. The Sabino Canyon Crawler allows visitors to hop on and hop off at nine separate stops along the route, as well as several restroom facilities. Prior to visiting the Canyon, we’ll enjoy lunch, included, at award winning El Charro Café in downtown Tucson, offering Northern Mexico and Tucson-style Mexican dishes. Hailed by everyone from the NY Times to Bon Appetit, El Charro has been named one of America’s 50 most iconic restaurants. Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. Scts 8:45 a.m. Mesa 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.”

J.K.Rowling

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The Cowboy Festival at Empire Ranch

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5th, Sunday……...………..$115

We’re on our way to the historic Empire Ranch located 50 miles southeast of Tucson and 10 miles north of Sonoita, nestled into the beautiful rolling grasslands of Southern Arizona. Established in the 1860’s as a ranch on 160 acres with a four-room adobe house, the Empire Ranch would expand over the next 20 years to include over one million acres. The ranch house would become an extended complex with more than 22 rooms and several related structures. Hollywood filmed many classic westerns at the ranch including A Star is Born, 3:10 to Yuma, Duel in the Sun just to name a few. In the 1980s a groundswell of public support developed to preserve the ranch and its natural resources in their pristine condition. In 2000, the U.S. Congress officially designated these 42,000 acres to be Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. Today we celebrate Cowboy Festival, showcasing the Empire Ranch, as well as Western music and entertainment. We’ll relive cowboy traditions, watch exciting arena events, enjoy plenty of great food on self, experience Western re-enactments and so much more. This annual celebration formerly known as The Empire Ranch Roundup is a Kindred Tours annual trek that you won’t want to miss! Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. Scts 8:45 a.m. Mesa 9:15 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

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Autumn on the Verde Canyon Railroad

November 7th, Tuesday…………...….$199

The Verde Canyon Railroad offers us a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Verde Canyon from the comfort of a fully restored, slow-rolling vintage FP7 locomotive one of only 10 remaining in North America. This four-hour 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. Rich with native flora & fauna, our slow rolling journey will be heart-stopping early November, as fall color reaches its pinnacle. All seats are FIRST CLASS. We’ll enjoy spacious living room-style seating, near panoramic windows. Other amenities include a champagne toast upon boarding, full service cash bars, table service and pre-packaged complimentary appetizers. We’ll arrive early to the depot and enjoy a light lunch prior to boarding the train. This tour is remarkable with every changing season. Don’t miss it! Depart: Mesa 9 a.m.

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

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Premier World Discovery Travelogue

November 8th, Wednesday, 10 am-12 pm

Come for the Travelogue, stay for the lunch. This FREE EVENT could not be more fun and informative! Join our representative from Premier World Discovery for an in-depth look at some of the exciting tours being offered by Kindred Tours in partnership with Premier World Discovery in 2024. This meeting will be held at the 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 9:30 a.m. Phx 9:45 R: 1 p.m.

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The Rock Art Ranch

November 9th, Thursday…………..…$145

Arizona’s most hidden treasure, the Rock Art Ranch, near Winslow, is a privately-owned 5,000 acre cattle ranch that was once part of the Hashknife Gang Spread. More than a home to cattle and bison, archaeological records show that people have been passing through this area for over 13,000 years hunting and gathering groups, semi nomadic and later sedentary farmers, and it is considered a sacred site by Native Americans. Chevelon Canyon, a narrow, deep and watered gorge, cuts through the ranch, and thousands of petroglyphs dated from 5000 BC to 1400 AD, etch the steep canyon walls. Visitors to the ranch can climb down into the canyon on a natural staircase that has been supplemented with a few manmade steps, but the canyon can also be experienced comfortably from an observation deck. The Rock Art Ranch also features an excavated Navajo sweat lodge and hogan, and a humble yet remarkable museum of ancient Native American, as well as cowboy artifacts that have been discovered on the property. Before exploring the ranch, 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. Here at Kindred Tours, we believe that a visit to the Rock Art Ranch is our very best one-day 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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Tubac Fall Art Walk

November 11th, Saturday………..…..$110

Nestled at the base of the Santa Rita Mountains in Southern Arizona, historic Tubac is a destination for the arts! We’ll spend an afternoon in Tubac enjoying a variety of demonstrations by local and visiting artists from across the country, complimenting the 100 shops, fine art galleries and working artist studios that line

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the streets of this charming village. Tubac is also home to plenty of great little restaurants, and we’ll enjoy lunch on self, at the restaurant of your choice. All trips to Tubac fill quickly!

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

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Las Vegas Motorcoach Tour! Featuring The Grand Canyon Skywalk

Nov 13-15, Mon-Wed………………..$649

See page 4 for the complete itinerary.

The Sonoita/Elgin Wine Trail

November 17th, Friday…………….....$159

Journey with us through the rolling grasslands of Southern Arizona to explore the Sonoita/Elgin Wine Trail. At an elevation of 5,000 feet, surrounded by the Huachuca, Whetstone and Santa Rita Mountains, this region offers stunning views in every direction. This is Arizona’s premier wine country, officially designated by the ATF as an American Viticultural Area, with active wineries for over 40 years, and ranches and farms going back generations to the 1830’s. This area has been farmed for well over 4,000 years. We’ll visit colorful and kooky AZ Hops and Vines, where award winning wines are served on tasting trays with assorted snacks, allowing visitors to relax with a flight of five wines inside the tasting room or outside on the patio. We’ll also enjoy a casual lunch at AZ Hops and Vines before making our way to Lightning Ridge Cellars, a small family winery established in 2005, offering wines based upon their Italian heritage. Lightning Ridge Cellar’s wines are made from classic Italian varietals Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Montepulciano, Primitivo and more. We’ll enjoy a flight of rich, full-bodied Italian wines and maybe even play some bocci ball! Later we’ll explore as much of this scenic region as time allows. Don’t miss it!

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Fall Foliage Finale at Boyce Thompson Arboretum

November 19th, Sunday…………….…$99

You can always predict how the fall foliage will move around the state of Arizona, with the final and most dramatic blast of color to be enjoyed at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Home to a grove of 40-foot Chinese pistachio trees famously ablaze in shades of red and burgundy by late November the sight of this stand of trees alone is worth a fall pilgrimage. Founded in 1924 as a desert plant research facility and living museum, Boyce Thompson Arboretum is the oldest botanical garden west of the Mississippi. An easy main trail runs through the park, leading

visitors to various exhibits and natural areas. Before visiting the Arboretum, we’ll enjoy lunch on self in historic Superior, Arizona, where we’ll have a few different restaurants to choose from and there is sure to be something for everyone. Depart: NW 9 Phx 9:30 a.m. Scts 9:45 a.m. Mesa 10:15 a.m. R: 4 p.m.

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Desert Belle Paddleboat Cruise

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November 21st, Tuesday…..……..…...$99

We are on our way to Beautiful Saguaro Lake, where we’ll board the Desert Belle, a double-deck paddleboat, featuring a climate controlled lower level, and an upper deck with awnings. Winding for ten miles through the Tonto National Forest in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Saguaro Lake ranks as the most popular of the four Salt River Project lakes. We’ll enjoy an 80-minute narrated paddleboat cruise entertaining and educational offering some of Arizona’s most breathtaking scenery. We’ll arrive early enough to enjoy lunch on self at Shiprock Restaurant, conveniently located at Saguaro Lake Marina. Shiprock’ s affordable menu runs from fresh salads and handcrafted sandwiches, to burgers, fish & chips and more. This relaxing local tour is priced right, loads of fun and perfect for everyone!

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Thanksgiving at Barleen’s Dinner Show

November 23rd Thursday……….…...$133

“What if today, we were just grateful for everything?”

Charlie Brown We’re thrilled to announce our annual trek to the Barleen’s Dinner Show for the Thanksgiving Day matinee performance! We’ll arrive before noon to enjoy a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixin’s, topped off with a fat slice of chocolate cake. Lunch is included and a full bar serving specialty cocktails, wine and beer will be available and on self. After this fantastic meal, we’ll kick back for a variety of music, including country, rock & roll, blues, boogie woogie, big band and gospel. These are the songs you’ll know, brought to you by masterful musicians. Don’t wait to call in your reservations for a performance that always sells out months in advance!

Depart: NW 10 a.m. Phx 10:30 p.m. Scts 10:45 Mesa 11 a.m. R: 4 p.m.

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A Smalltown Christmas at the Gaslight Theatre

November 24th, Friday…………….....$144

Cheer the hero and boo the villain at the Gaslight Theatre, where musical comedy melodramas have been on the menu since 1977 and the audience is part of the show! It's Christmas time 1961 in Smalltown, U.S.A., but no one seems to be in the

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holiday spirit except for student, Rolinda Porter. With help from an unexpected source, Rolinda seeks to bring the Christmas Spirit back to Smalltown and to save the town itself from a problem of another kind. Will Rolinda and her friends save Smalltown in time for Christmas? Will the Christmas Spirit return to Smalltown? Will there still be time for Rock and Roll? Find out in this Rockin' Holiday Show! 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 dinerstyle milkshakes, adult beverages, and fantastic desserts, all served throughout the show. The Gaslight Theatre experience is a BLAST! Don’t wait to make your reservations for this very popular tour Depart: NW 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. Scts 9 a.m. Mesa 9:30 a.m. R: 7 p.m.

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The 39th Annual

Bisbee Historic Home & Building Tour

November 25th, Saturday……………$130

More than a dozen historic homes and buildings will open their doors the weekend after Thanksgiving, offering visitors a rare glimpse behind the scene, during the 39th Annual Bisbee Historic Home & Building Tour. This year’s tour will focus on the Warren neighborhood Arizona's first planned community designed as a bedroom community for the more affluent citizens of the mining district. Warren has a remarkable collection of Arts and Crafts style bungalow houses and many have been recognized as historic places. Every trip to Bisbee is a complete blast. This living ghost town is home to many wonderful restaurants, where we will enjoy lunch on self. Bisbee is known as an artist’s hamlet, respected for its eye on preservation, with a well earned reputation for knowing how to throw a party! We’ll be leaving a little earlier and arriving home a little later. Don’t miss it! Depart: NW 6 a.m. Phx 6:15 a,m. Scts 6:30 a.m. Mesa 7 a.m.

“Club Style Adventure Series”

Pima Air & Space Museum

November 27th, Monday…………….$128

The concept for Pima Air & Space Museum began in 1966, during the celebration of the U.S. Air Force’s 25th anniversary. The commanders of the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, along with the Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Center (MASD), recognized that the historic World War II and 1950’s era aircraft stored on the base were rapidly disappearing. It wasn’t just the metal that was going into the smelters, but also the aviation heritage of the country. The base officials began to set aside examples of many types of aircraft stored in MASD’s yards. These planes were placed along the base’s fence line so that the public could view them. So much has happened since 1966! Today Pima Air & Space is one of the world’s largest non-government funded aerospace museums, featuring a display of over 400 aircraft and 125,000 artifacts. We’ll enjoy a 1-hour narrated tram tour through 80 acres, learning about the highlights of the museum ’s collection. We’ll also explore The Dorothy Finley Aerospace Gallery and The Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame. The Pima Air & Space Museum is home to Flight Grill, a beautiful quickservice restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the Navy and Air Force fighters. We’ll enjoy lunch on self at Flight Grill, where the menu features hand-pressed burgers, fresh salads and Sonoran cuisine, as well as daily specials. This fascinating tour should not be missed!

“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST

Sonoita/Elgin

Wine Tour

November 30th, Thursday……………$159

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 2023-2024

Mackinac Island, the Grand Hotel & Niagara Falls

October 9th -16th, 2023………………………………….$3725

The Chiricahua National Monument

A Wonderland of Rocks

October 10th -11th, 2023………………………...………..$379

Colorful Costa Rica

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

Cuba Discovery

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

Treasures of Ireland

October 24th -November 1st, 2023…………………….$4195

Highlights of England, Scotland & Wales

November 1st -9th, 2023………………………………..$4399

Spain & Portugal Highlights

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

Las Vegas featuring the Grand Canyon Skywalk

November 13th -15th, 2023……………………………….$649

Music Cities Christmas

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

Montreal & Quebec City Christmas Markets

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

The Sandhill Cranes of White Water Draw

December 7th -8th, 2023………………………………….$426

San Antonio Holiday

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

The 13th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival

January 19th -21st, 2024…………………….…………….$779

Best of Australia & New Zealand

March 11th -27th, 2024………………………………….. $9495

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.

New Orleans & Cajun Country

March 17th -23rd, 2024…………………………………..$3399

Historic Savannah & Charleston

March 2nd -28th, 2024……………………………………$3725

Normandy, Paris & the Seine River Cruise

April 16th -24th, 2024………………..………starting at $5395

California Rail Discovery

June 5th -11th, 2024……………………………………...$3425

Alpine Swiss Villages & Rails

July 2nd -10th, 2024……………………………………....$5399

Cape Cod & the Islands

July 20th -26th, 2024……………………………………...$3449

Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park

August 4th -10th, 2024…………………………………...$4149

Black Hills, Badlands & Mount Rushmore

August 14th -20th, 2024………………………………….$3299

Great Canadian Cities

September 18th -26th, 2024…………………………….$4349

Iceland Explorer

October 2nd -8th, 2024…………………………………..$4849

Highlights of the Douro with Spain

October 28th -November 5th, 2024……….starting at $5495

Israel & Jordan Highlights

November 7th -18th, 2024……………………………….$6099

Vienna & Christmas Markets of the Danube

December 2nd -10th, 2024………………….starting at $4495

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. 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.

Israel & Jordan Highlights

November 7th -18th, 2024

$6099 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $1625 (Single Supplement) Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT TO ISRAEL Today board your overnight flight to Israel.

DAY 2: ARRIVE TEL AVIV, ISRAEL Arrive in Tel Aviv, Israel, meet your Local Trip Expert/Guide and transfer to your hotel. This evening enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers. (D) Overnight: Tel Aviv

DAY 3: TEL AVIV - YAFFA Today enjoy a Tel Aviv City Tour including a visit to Independence Hall, site of the speech by David Ben-Gurion declaring Israel its own state. Also see Rabin Square and visit neighboring Yaffa, the oldest port city on the Mediterranean and learn of its 5,000 year history. Tonight enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers. (B,L,D) Overnight: Tel Aviv

DAY 4: TEL AVIV - TIBERIAS - SEA OF GALILEE This morning we leave Tel Aviv and drive along the Mediterranean Coast to visit the ruins of Roman Caesarea once the Capital of the Roman regime. Over a period of just 12 years, Herod transformed Caesarea into a grand city and major seaport. See the theatre, the aqueduct, the Hippodrome and more. Later visit Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood town and the site of the annunciation to Mary. We will visit the Basilica, then depart Nazareth. We’ll drive to Tiberias where we will board a Wooden River Boat and sail the Sea of Galilee. Later we’ll travel to the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus made the Sermon on the Mount. Our journey today ends in Haifa, the beautiful city located on top of Mount Carmel, where we’ll enjoy a two night stay and dinner with your fellow travelers. (B,L,D) Overnight: Haifa

DAY 5: HAIFA - SAFED - AKKO This morning we tour Haifa and stop at the view point overlooking the bay and hanging Baha’i Gardens. From here we continue to Safed, the Holy City on the Galilee Mountains. Later we’ll journey to the ancient city of Akko, where we’ll explore the Underground Crusaders City. We will walk through the escape tunnel to the old port and see the traditional Turkish Bath, now used as a local museum, telling the story of Akko. Tonight enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers. (B,L,D) Overnight: Haifa

DAY 6: HAIFA - JORDAN - PETRA After breakfast we will cross over to Jordan and continue to the Jordan River. We

will meet our local driver and guide, and travel to Jerash, the “Pompeii of the East.” Jerash is considered to be the best preserved of the provincial Roman towns. Around Jerash’s colonnaded main street, see the Cardo, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, the Artemis Temple and the Nymphaeum. Then onward to your Petra hotel for a one-night stay and dinner with your fellow travelers. (B,L,D) Overnight: Petra

DAY 7: PETRA - DEAD SEA After breakfast, we’ll set out on an extraordinary drive into the breathtaking “ rose-red” city of Petra, which begins at the “Siq,” a winding canyon road. At the end of the passage you’ll see Petra’s most beautiful monument the Treasury carved from solid rock on the side of the mountain. Beyond the Treasury, you’ll discover soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a theatre, burial chambers and water channels. Later transfer to Dead Sea for your two-night stay. Tonight enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers. (B,L,D) Overnight: Dead Sea

DAY 8: DEAD SEA After breakfast drive along the King’s Highway, one of the oldest trade routes in the world, to Madaba, home to some of the finest Byzantine mosaics. View the 6th century mosaic, Map of Jerusalem, possibly the oldest map of the Holy City in existence. Continue to Mount Nebo, the highest point in the Moabite mountain range, offering a remarkable view of the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and the spires of Jerusalem. Tradition holds that Moses viewed the Promised Land from this peak. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the Dead Sea and your resort. (B,L,D) Overnight: Dead Sea

DAY 9: DEAD SEA - JERUSALEM After breakfast, drive to Allenby Bridge and back to Israel. Upon arrival in Israel, we will drive southward along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for the palaces built by King Herod and for the heroic struggle of the Jewish Zealots against the Romans. We will take a cable car and visit this amazing site. Next we will drive to visit Jericho, one of the oldest cities in the world to see the excavations of the ancient walls, view the Mount of Temptation and see Elijah’s Spring. Continue to Jerusalem for a two-night stay and dinner with your fellow travelers. (B,L,D) Overnight: Jerusalem

DAY 10: JERUSALEM Today’s tour will take us to the Old City and we will begin by visiting the Western Wall Tunnels. We’ll explore the Mount of Olives, to enjoy the breathtaking view of the entire city. We’ll continue to The Garden of Gethsemane, the site of the arrest of Jesus. Later we’ll journey to Mount Zion to see the tomb of King David and the nearby Room of the Last Supper. We will enter the Old City walls, visit the Jewish quarter, the Cardo, the Broad Wall, and continue to the Western Wall the most sacred site to Jewish people the world over. We’ll cross into the Christian Quarter and walk along the Via Dolorosa and the see the Church of the Holy Sepulcher the site of the burial of Jesus. End the day with a lovely walk through the colorful Bazaars. Tonight enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers. (B,L,D) Overnight: Jerusalem

DAY 11: JERUSALEM - TEL AVIV Today we’ll visit the new city of Jerusalem. First we enter into the Knesset and learn about Israeli Democracy through a docent guided tour, followed by a special visit to Ammunition Hill, where we will learn about the 1967 battle for the unification of Jerusalem. Later we’ll visit to the Israel Museum to see the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Biblical Archaeology museum and a special visit to the “JUDAICA” pavilion of the Museum. Afterwards well enjoy a short drive to the small town of Bethlehem, where we will visit the nativity site of Jesus and the Shepherds Field. Following this spectacular tour, we’ll Return to Tel Aviv. The remainder of the day will be free for last minute shopping and preparing for your journey home. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers. (B,L,D) Overnight: Tel Aviv

DAY 12: TEL AVIV - FLIGHT HOME Today transfer to the airport for your flight home filled with wonderful memories of your Israel & Jordan Highlights Tour. Please note some flights depart very early on Day 12. (B)

Highlights of the Douro with Spain

Featuring 7 Nights Aboard the MS Amalia Rodrigues

October 28th -November 5th, 2024

Starting at $5495 (Per Person Double Occupancy) Includes

Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix

Cruising the Douro River with Spain offers a breathtaking exploration of the landscapes and rich cultural heritage of both Portugal and Spain. The Douro River is famous for its vineyards and the production of Port wine. As we cruise along the river, we’ll enjoy a visit to a vineyard, learn about the wine-making process, and of course, sample the delicious Port wine. This region is a UNESCO World Heritage site, offering landscapes of terraced vineyards that line the hillsides. The cruise begins and ends in Porto Portugal’s second-largest city, and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the historic Ribeira district, with its colorful houses and narrow streets, visit the impressive Porto Cathedral, and admire the iconic Dom Luis Bridge, which spans the Douro River. Experience the lively atmosphere of this exciting city and indulge in the delicious local cuisine! Our Douro River Cruise also includes a visit to Salamanca, Spain, renowned for its beautiful architecture and rich history. Explore the ancient city center, again a UNESCO World Heritage site, and discover highlights, such as the stunning Plaza Mayor, the grand University of Salamanca, and the elaborate Old Cathedral. Salamanca is also known for its vibrant atmosphere and lively tapas scene.

HIGHLIGHTS & EXCURSIONS:

7-Night Cruise, Outside Cabin aboard the MS Amalia Rodrigues, 6 Included Excursions, Port City Tour & Wine

Tasting, Porto By Night, Lamego Tour, Guimaraes Tour, Vila Real & the Mateus Palace, Salamanca, Spain with Lunch, Onboard Entertainment including Fado, Flamenco & Folklore, Optional Wine Trails of Porto

Highlights of the Douro with Spain includes so much more! Call the office for a complete itinerary.