Call Your Reservations In—480 497 2478 September/October 2022 LAS VEGAS! Featuring The Grand Canyon Skywalk November 9th -11th, 2022
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 glass bottomed 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 heading out to enjoy dinner on self and a free evening.
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Featuring The Grand Canyon Skywalk
Day Three: We’ll enjoy breakfast on self at the hotel, followed by a leisurely midmorning departure. We’ll head for home with plenty of great stops and sightseeing along the way. This Kindred Tours Classic is always a BLAST! Don’t
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Day Two: Breakfast is on self 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, hummingbirds, wild horses, bobcats, and mountain lions, just to name a few so don’t forget your camera! Afterwards we’ll head back to our hotel with a stop for lunch on self along the way. Later the afternoon is yours to enjoy at your leisure. This is your opportunity to explore a wide variety of activities beyond gambling. There are limitless adventures to be had in Downtown Las Vegas! Early evening we’ll head over to the glitzy Las Vegas Strip and the Bellagio Hotel and Casino. This is the final week for Harvest at the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden a floral playground of autumn arrangements of seasonal plants among 45,000 flowers, 1,950 shrubs and 30 trees an enchanting landscape featuring towering peacocks and mystical creatures. Over 20,000 people, from all over the world, pass through this garden daily. This evening we’ll enjoy a fantastic dinner at The Buffet at Bellagio an experience like no other in Las Vegas! The Bellagio chefs bring together the freshest ingredients and the best dishes from around the world, including Italian, Japanese, Chinese and American cuisines and more. You’ll be wowed by the talent on display at live action cooking stations, then cap off the feast with an incredible dessert display of fresh pastries and a personalized gelato stand and it’s all included! After dinner 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!
November 9th 11th, Wednesday Friday $649 (Per Person, Based upon Double Occupancy) $55 (Single Supplement)
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Just a few miles north of the Mexican border, Douglas, Arizona, a once remote ranching town is home to the notorious 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 hosting 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 the Rathskeller Speakeasy.
Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with a stop for coffee and goodies, on way to Tombstone The Town Too Tough To Die. Tombstone is home to many great little restaurants where we’ll enjoy lunch on self, and later take some time to stroll the blood soaked streets, before jumping back in the Transits headed for Douglas. We’ll arrive at the hotel, check into our beautifully renovated rooms, and after a refresh we’ll gather again for a spooky narrated tour, 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 finishing with a stop at the reopened Rathskeller Speakeasy. Let the party begin! Take a one hundred year step back in time and unleash your inner flapper/gangster self! Cocktail attire is required, period attire is encouraged, unless you truly are a cowboy. A jacket or a feather boa would do nicely. A fabulous Welcome Dinner with a glass of wine is included Prohibition era cocktails will be available and on self.
Day Two: Breakfast is on self at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we’re headed 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. Later we’ll explore the streets of Bisbee, now home to many interesting shops and galleries, and we’ll enjoy lunch on self with several wonderful restaurants to choose from. Midafternoon we’ll head for home a relaxing journey through the rolling hills of Southern Arizona, with plenty of great stops along the way. Hotel rooms at the Gadsden are very limited. Don’t wait to make your reservations!
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October 25th -26th, $399 (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $75 (Single Supplement)
The Haunted Gadsden Hotel
5 Call Your Reservations In—480 497 2478 Lake Havasu City Holiday Boat Parade of Lights December 2nd 4th, 2022 Friday Sunday
Day One: Kick off your holiday season with this spirited trip to Lake Havasu City! We’ll leave the Valley with plenty of stops along the way to exciting Laughlin, Nevada. Home to eight different resorts, side by side along the beautiful Colorado River, a variety of dining choices, recreation and gaming Laughlin offers the perfect destination for lunch on self and a fun filled afternoon. Later back in the Transits, we’ll head to Lake Havasu City and 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 and a glass of wine, and it’s all included. Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s back in the Transits and we’re headed for Oatman a living ghost town on old Route 66. This crazy 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, but Oatman survived by catering to travelers on “The Mother Road.” Today tame burros roam the streets, descendants of the early mining burros. We’ll enjoy lunch on self in Oatman with a few restaurants to choose from. Make sure to check out the Oatman Hotel, where Clark Gable and Carol Lombard honeymooned in 1939. Midafternoon we ’ll return to our hotel and by sunset we’ll be ready to enjoy the 38th Annual Holiday Boat Parade of Lights repeatedly awarded one of the top 100 events in the US! Spectators line the shore on both sides to cheer the more than 80 wildly decorated boats cruising through the Bridgewater Channel. And we’ll be there, comfortably ensconced in Lake Havasu City’s English Village aglow with more than a million lights at the foot of the London Bridge, all decked out with elegant wreaths. We’ll also enjoy dinner on self with several terrific restaurants to choose from and a free evening in Lake Havasu City on a festival weekend!
Upon Double Occupancy) $210 (Single Supplement)
Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we’re headed for home, with plenty of great sightseeing and a stop for lunch on self along the way. This holiday tour fills quickly make your reservations!
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This morning travel to Hyde Park for a visit to the FDR National Historic Site to learn more about the lives and careers of President FDR and his wife, Eleanor. Enjoy a tour of the well preserved estate featuring the home, museum, library and graves of Franklin & Eleanor. This afternoon visit and tour a Maple Syrup Farm, a state of the art sugar house where you’ll trace the miles long journey of organic maple sap from tree to barrel. The popular sweet tour culminates with a tasting and a view into the bottling and sugar making operation.
DAY 5: HUDSON VALLEY HYDE PARK CROWN MAPLE SYRUP
Roundtrip Airfare Included from Phoenix
(B,D) Overnight: New York City DAY 3: STATUE OF LIBERTY/ELLIS ISLAND 911 MEMORIAL MUSEUM
DAY 6: HUDSON VALLEY - NEW PALTZ - KINGSTON - HUDSON RIVER CRUISE
DAY 1: ARRIVE NEW YORK CITY
Overnight: New York City
This morning board a ferry to visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The Statue of Liberty has become a global symbol of freedom. Ellis Island was the first stop in the American journey for millions of immigrants from around the world. This afternoon visit the 9/11 Memorial, a tribute of remembrance to the victims & events 9/11. Then visit the 9/11 Memorial Museum, a moving experience located within the archaeological heart of the World Trade Center which documents the impact of the events and explores the continuing significance of September 11, 2001.
Today depart on your flight to the New York City area. Upon arrival meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel in Manhattan to begin a three night stay.
Also, travel to the top of One World Trade Center Observation Deck for stunning views of the New York City skyline. This evening is at leisure to enjoy the wonders of the “Big Apple” on your own.
(B) Overnight: New York City DAY 4: NEW YORK CITY HUDSON VALLEY WEST POINT BOSCOBEL Depart New York City and begin your journey to the scenic Hudson Valley, which extends 150 miles above the tip of Manhattan and is designated as a National Heritage Area steeped in history, natural beauty and culture. Visit the famous and historic U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the oldest military academy in the country. Trace the footsteps of Presidents, Generals and other great leaders as you tour the campus and enjoy a brief film presentation about this prestigious institution. Later visit the historic and scenic Boscobel House & Gardens, the 1808 house is located in the heart of the Hudson Valley and is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of Federal period architecture, furniture and decorative arts. Late afternoon check into your Hudson Valley area property for a 3 night stay.
This morning visit New Paltz to tour Historic Huguenot Street, a National Historic Landmark District featuring the oldest street in America including original architecture dating to the early 1700’s. Later visit the quaint and former railroad hub city of Kingston, New York’s first capital city and burned by the British on October 16, 1777 after the Battles of Saratoga. This afternoon depart out of Kingston on a scenic Hudson River Cruise. Relax and enjoy clear views of historic Hudson River lighthouses, waterfront mansions and other notable locations on this sightseeing cruise. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers at a popular local restaurant.
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$3995 (Based Upon Double $1450 (Single
Today enjoy a New York City Tour featuring many of Manhattan’s most famous attractions and areas. Join your local guide to learn more about this great city and see Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Times Square, Little Italy, Central Park and famous landmarks like the Chrysler & Empire State Buildings and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Make a stop at Rockefeller Center, a famous venue for dining, shopping & entertainment. Tonight “head out in the city” for a fun filled evening. Start with a Pre Theatre Welcome Dinner at a popular local restaurant. Later see an exciting Broadway Show with your fellow travelers in the world’s most famous theatre district.
DAY 2: NEW YORK CITY SIGHTSEEING BROADWAY SHOW
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(B) Overnight: Hudson Valley Area
DAY 7: DEPART FOR HOME Today travel back to the New York City Area to fly home filled with wonderful memories of New York City & the Hudson River Valley. (B) Call the office for more information or the complete itinerary.
(B,D) Overnight: Hudson Valley Area
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Loaded with small town charm, Gilbert’s Heritage District is home to a really walkable Main Street , a burgeoningly food scene, and the very popular Hale Centre Theatre. With its comfortable seating in the round, the Hale offers an intimate theatre experience an opportunity to kick back and enjoy an evening performance of Lucky Stiff A zany, offbeat, murder mystery farce of mistaken identities, millions in diamonds and a wheelchair bound corpse that will leave you dying of laughter! An English shoe salesman who’s set to inherit $6,000,000 is forced to take the corpse of his recently murdered uncle on a weeklong vacation to Monte Carlo where he must pass him off as alive or else lose the money! The proceedings are sheer lunacy and hilarity! Prior to the show we'll enjoy dinner on self in the downtown Heritage District, where culinary powerhouses line the street and there is sure to be something for everyone!
September 3rd, Saturday……………..$109
We just can’t say enough about the Grand Canyon Desert View area! Often called the Other South Rim, or even the East Rim by Arizonans, the Desert View area offers some of the most majestic views of the Grand Canyon. More remote and less visited by tourists, Desert View is anchored by the iconic watchtower, built in 1932 and designed by architect Mary Colter. Sitting out on a promontory, the Desert View area is at the highest point on the South Rim, offering views of the Colorado River, Navajo lands and of course, the heart stopping sights of the Grand Canyon. We’ll also stop for lunch, on self, at Cameron Trading Post. 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.
“Club Style Series”
Lowell Observatory
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.
September 1st, Thursday...…………… $99
“Southwest Adventure Series”
The Bisbee Bloomers Garden Tour
Depart: NW 4 p.m. Phx 4:30 p.m. Mesa 4:45 p.m. R: 11 p.m.
September Tours
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: Mesa 7 a.m. Phx 7:30 a.m. NW 8 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
“Southwest Adventure Series”
September 8th, Thursday…………….$109
“The Backyard Series” Lucky Stiff at the Hale Center Theatre
8 Call Your Reservations In—480 497 2478 “The Backyard Series” Immersive Monet & the Impressionists
September 9th, Friday...………….…… $99
This tour is full. Use the WAITLIST.
Depart: Mesa 7:30 a.m. Phx 8 a.m. NW 8:45 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
The Grand Canyon
Depart: NW 7 a.m. Phx 7:30 a.m. Mesa 8 a.m. Return: 7 p.m.
September 12th, Monday…………....$109
Desert View
Walnut NationalCanyonMonument
September 15th, Thursday….…..…....$139
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 20th Annual Bisbee Bloomers Garden Tour a quirky event that offers a rare glimpse into the secret gardens of Bisbee’s colorful residents. This year’ s expansive tour will feature a mix of traditional, modern and drought tolerant gardens, from the historic districts Old Bisbee, Warren and San Jose. 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 don’t miss it!
“Southwest Adventure Series”
September 30th, Friday……………....$118
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, before we begin this exploration. 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 pine scented 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!
Sept 19 22, Mon Thur………………..$869 This tour is full. Use the WAITLIST. “Southwest Adventure Series” EAST
Depart: Mesa 7 a.m. Phx 7:30 a.m. NW 8 a.m. R: 7 p.m.
Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway & the Iron Door
Depart: Phx 7:30 a.m. Mesa 8 a.m R 6 p.m.
Depart: Mesa 1:30 p.m. Phx 2 p.m. NW 2:30 p.m. R 12 a.m.
Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. R: 6 p.m. “Southwest Adventure Series”
“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST
September 29th, Thursday...………….$99
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!
Historic Clark Refractor, which mapped the moon for Apollo. Pluto Discovery Astrograph and Zeiss Blink Comparator. We’ll arrive in Flagstaff with time to enjoy dinner, on self, at the restaurant of your choice. Don’t miss this exciting tour!
The Lakes of Prescott
September 28th, Wednesday………..$139
“Southwest Adventure Series” Bryce Canyon & Zion National Parks
September 26st, Monday…………..…$99
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 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 visiting 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. This tour is a Kindred Classic!
Rock Art Ranch & The Turquoise Room
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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
We’re off 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.
“Southwest Adventure Series” Snowbowl’s Scenic Gondola Ride
Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. Mesa 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
10 Call Your Reservations In—480 497 2478 SEPTEMBER Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 ImpressionistsMonetImmersive&the Exhibit 2 3 GardenBloomersBisbeeTour No NW Meeting 4 5 6 7 Walnut8 Canyon 9 Lucky Stiff at the TheatreHale 10 Cape Cod & the Islands 11 Cape Cod & the Islands 12 Cape Cod & the Islands The DesertCanyonGrandView 13 Cape Cod & the Islands 14 Cape Cod & the Islands 15 Cape Cod & the Islands ObservatoryLowell 16 Cape Cod & the Islands 17 18 Bryce19 & Zion National Parks Bryce20 & Zion National Parks Bryce21 & Zion National Parks Bryce22 & Zion National Parks 23 24 25 26 EAST ofLakesPrescott 27 The28 Rock Art Ranch & La Posada Hotel 29 EAST ScenicLemmonMountByway GondolaScenicSnowbowl30Ride “I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life—and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.” GeorgiaO'Keeffe
11 Call Your Reservations In—480 497 2478 OCTOBER Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 North3 Rim of the CanyonGrand North4 Rim of the CanyonGrand North5 Rim of the CanyonGrand 6 Petrified7 Forest National Park 8 9 Greek Festival 10 11 Hart Grill&1899ScenicPrairieDriveBar& 12 13 WineSonoita/ElginTrail 14 15 WEST Bandstand at TheatrePhoenix An16 Afternoon in Jerome 17 18 19 EAST Fall Leaves in Oak CanyonCreek & The Table at Junipine 20 WEST Fall Leaves in Oak CanyonCreek & The Table at Junipine 21 22 EAST Bandstand at TheatrePhoenix 23 24 The25 GadsdenHauntedHotel The26 GadsdenHauntedHotel 27 28 29 30 Silent Sunday at the Orpheum & Lunch at Fuego at Clarendonthe 31 “Stay hungry. Stay foolish. Never let go of your appetite to go after new ideas, new experiences, and new adventures.” Steve Jobs “None of us are getting out of here alive, so please stop treating yourself like an after thought. Eat the delicious food. Walk in the sunshine. Jump in the ocean. Say the truth that you’re carrying in your heart like hidden treasure. Be silly. Be kind. Be weird. There’s no time for anything else. Anthony Hopkins
We’re heading into northeastern Arizona to the Petrified Forest National Park. Located in the greater Painted Desert, the Petrified Forest is contained within 150,000 acres, while the Painted Desert encompasses 1,500 square miles. They are not two separate parks and certainly not desert! The natural world of Petrified Forest is far more complex than it seems on the surface. Located near the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau, the park is part of an amazing geological region which includes a Rainbow Forest of colorful petrified wood. Upon arrival at the park, we’ll enjoy lunch on self at the Painted Desert Diner nothing fancy, but the affordable menu offers something for everyone. We’ll also enjoy a scenic loop tour, as we make our way back to the Valley through Arizona’s magnificent Rim Country. This fantastic tour should not be missed!
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Oct 3 5 Mon Wed…………………….$599
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 heart stopping backroad experience. Don’t miss it!
“Southwest Adventure Series” Hart Prairie Scenic Drive &1899 Bar & Grill
“Southwest Adventure Series”
The WineSonoita/ElginTrail
October 13th, Thursday……...............$165
Petrified Forest National Park October 7th, Friday…………………....$109
We’re off to celebrate the 61st 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. Award winning dancers will be performing throughout the day, also 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, and all for a good cause!
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. We’ll visit Deep Sky Winery where we’ll enjoy a flight of award winning wines at their indoor/outdoor tasting bar, and lunch on their wraparound patio overlooking a wide grassy meadow. Later we’ll take the road less traveled with a visit to Rune, an off grid tasting room one Sonoita/Elgin’s newest and most exciting wineries. Rune’s tasting menu changes regularly, but look for a rosé, a white wine and assorted reds and it’s all included. Later we’ll explore as much of this scenic region as time allows. Come with us!
“The Backyard Series”
October 15th, Saturday………………..$99
After the ticker tape parades cease, will musical glory bring hope, purpose and redemption for a group of World War II veterans? The New York Times called this “ an open hearted musical that will have you clapping your hands and clenching your fists, tapping your toes and blinking back tears.” Donny Novitski returns home from WWII in 1945 to parades and celebrations in his small town of Ohio, but, amongst the festivity, he feels lost. Deciding to return to his love of music and life as a pianist, Donny forms a band with veterans who also feel the lingering effects of war and together they enter a national swing band competition. But when he meets Julia the widow of his best friend during the war questions of survival on and off the
October Tours
Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Phx 830 a.m. NW 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
October 9th, Sunday…………………....$59
Depart: NW 10 a.m. Phx 10: 30 a.m. Mesa 10:30 a.m. R: 5p.m.
“The Backyard Series” WEST Bandstand at Phoenix Theatre
Depart: NW 7:30 a.m. Phx 8 a.m. Mesa 8 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
“Southwest Adventure Series”
Depart: Mesa 7:30 a.m. Phx 8 a.m. NW 8:30 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
October 11th, Tuesday……………….$129
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12 Call Your Reservations In—480 497 2478 “Southwest Adventure Series” The North Rim of the Grand Canyon
The 61st Annual Phoenix Greek Festival
Depart: Phx Mesa 11a.m. 11: 30 a.m. R: 5 p.m.
The GadsdenHauntedHotel
Silent Sunday at the Orpheum featuring Phantom of the Opera
Once known as the Wickedest Town in the West, Jerome sits near the top of Cleopatra Hill between Prescott and Flagstaff.
Founded in 1877, Jerome grew from a tent settlement to a robust mining community the fourth largest city in Arizona, with a population that peaked around 15,000 in the 1920’s. Jerome’ s economy completely dependent upon the mining industry slowed during the Great Depression, roared back as World War II increased demands for copper, only to decline dramatically at the end of the war. With the closing of the mine in 1953, the remaining 50 100 residents promoted Jerome as a historic ghost town, eventually leading to the federal government designating Jerome as a National Historic District . Once home to miners, gamblers, bootleggers and prostitutes, Jerome today is a fascinating artist’s hamlet, with a new claim to fame as the largest ghost town in America. We’ll explore Jerome’s historic streets lined with shops, galleries, wine tasting rooms and plenty of great little bistros, where we’ll enjoy lunch on self. This is always a fantastic Fall Tour!
Depart: NW 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m. “The Backyard Series” EAST Bandstand at Phoenix Theatre October 22nd, Saturday………………..$99
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Oct 25 26, Tues Wed………………...$399
Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
13 Call Your Reservations In—480 497 2478 battlefield arise and she joins the musicians as they seek recognition for their musical talents. Presented on Phoenix Theatre’ s Mainstage, featuring spectacular choreography, an ensemble of actor musicians, and fantastic instrumentalists, Bandstand is a victorious and jazzy story of America’s heroes who find home, purpose, and belonging within the rhythmic beats of swing, bebop, and jitterbug. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self at the Miracle Mile Deli, prior to the show. 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. We hope you’ll join us!
“Southwest Adventure Series”
See October 15th for the complete itinerary.
See page 4 for the complete itinerary. “The Backyard Series”
Opened in 1929, the Orpheum Theatre is the last remaining movie palace in Phoenix. A stunning example of Spanish Revival style architecture, the Orpheum features an atmospheric ceiling, complete with sunrises and sunsets, stars, and moving clouds offering patrons the impression of enjoying the show in an open air setting. We’ll travel back in time to the golden age of silent movies to enjoy the 1925 horror classic Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney. Now in its 21st season, Silent Sundays will feature this classic silent film accompanied live by world renowned organist Brett Valliant on the Orpheum Theatre’ s beautifully restored Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ. We’ll also enjoy a fabulous lunch, included, at the award winning Fuego at the Clarendon, located in the kooky, cannabis friendly Clarendon Hotel in Downtown Phoenix. Famous for their Latin Fusion Cuisine, Fuego is offering a limited menu that will include incredible beef empanadas, chicken rellenos, their famous Fuego Bowl, and more. We’ll also be offered our choice of red or white wine, a draft beer, or a homebrewed sangria red, white or blackberry! (We recommend the sangria!) Here’s a tour that you won ’t soon forget! Call in your reservations and join us. Depart: NW 11 a.m. Mesa 11 a.m. Phx 11 :30 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
October 30th, Sunday………………...$120
How fortunate we are that Arizona’s first All American Road, the Red Rock Scenic Byway, is just a hop skip and a jump away from the Valley, and ours to enjoy with every changing season! Often called “The Museum Without Walls,” the Red Rock Scenic Byway in Sedona, Arizona is visited by tourists from around the world. And if that’s not enough, this famous byway leads into Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road. Rated a Top 5 Most Scenic Drive by Rand McNally, the Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road is most spectacular during the fall season. We’ll enjoy this incredible journey as well as a gourmet lunch at The Table at Junipine, and it’s all included. Later we’ll travel the high country switchbacks, enjoying the scenery and stopping for photo opportunities. We’ll make our way to Flagstaff and take a minute to explore the historic downtown area before hightailing it for home. This popular tour fills quickly don’t miss it!
“Southwest Adventure Series” WEST Fall Leaves in Oak Creek Canyon October 20th, Thursday………………$135
An Afternoon in Jerome October 16th, Sunday……....................$99
Depart: NW 11 a.m. R: 5 p.m.
Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. NW 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.
“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST Fall Leaves in Oak Creek Canyon
“Southwest Adventure Series”
October 19th, Wednesday…………...$135
14 Call Your Reservations In—480 497 2478 Bryce Canyon & Zion National Parks September 19th 22nd, 2022…………………………….. $873 Philadelphia, Amish Country & the Brandywine Valley September 25th 30th, 2022…………………………….$2725 The North Rim of the Grand Canyon October 3rd 5th, 2022…………………………………….$599 Normandy, Paris & the Seine River Cruise October 4th 12th, 2022…………………….starting at $5195 Kentucky Bluegrass & Noah’s Ark October 6th 11th, 2022………………………………….$3045 Athens & the Greek Islands October 11th 19th, 2022………………………………..$4325 The Haunted Gadsden Hotel October 25th 26th, 2022………………………………….$399 Rome & the Country Roads of Tuscany October 25th November 2nd, 2022…………………...$4095 Las Vegas! Featuring The Grand Canyon Skywalk & Las Vegas November 9th 11th, 2022 $649 Vienna & Christmas Markets of the Danube November 28th December 6th 2022……..starting at $3995 Music Cities Christmas November 29th December 4th, 2022…………………$2925 Historic South Holiday November 29th December 5th, 2022………...……….$3150 Lake Havasu City Holiday Boat Parade December 2nd 4th, 2022……………………………...….$699 Ecuador & Galapagos Islands Cruise February 14th 21st, 2023…………………..starting at $6995 Treasures of Ireland March 14th 22nd, 2023………………………………….$3995 Branson, Memphis & Nashville April 13th 20th, 2023………………………………….…$3425 New York City & the Hudson River Valley May 19th , 25th, 2023…………………………………...$3995 California Coast & Yosemite June 10th 18th, 2023…………………………………...$3795 Alaska - Call of the Wild Land Journey August 17th 23rd, 2023……………………………….…$5299 Nashville, Smoky Mountains & Bluegrass September 20th 27th, 2023…………………………….$3849 New England Rails & Trails September 30th October 7th, 2023…………………..$3825 Cuba Discovery October 23rd 28th, 2023……………………………..…$4599 Hawaii Three Island Adventure November 7th 15th, 2023……………………………………………….….$5345 Gallivants 2022-2023 Visit our website! kindredtours.com Call 602-402-1169 to reach your VAN. Mesa Pickup: Mesa Doubletree Hilton 1011 W. Holmes Ave Mesa, AZ 82510 This is the Fiesta Mall region, where the Mesa Doubletree Hotel is easily viewed from the U.S. 60/Superstition Freeway. Exit the freeway at Alma School and head north one block to Holmes. Scottsdale Pickup: La Quinta Inn & Suites 8888 E. Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 8560 This location can be easily reached via AZ 101/Pima Freeway. Exit the freeway at Shea. The La Quinta Hotel is located at the northeast corner of AZ 101 and Shea Phoenix Phoenix,17492CommunityParadisePickup:ValleyCenterN.40thStreetAZ85032 The Paradise Valley Community Center is located on 40th Street, north of Bell Road. This location can only be used for one day tours. No overnights. Northwest Valley: Sundome Plaza 13515 W. Camino Del Sol Sun City West, AZ 85375 Located in the heart of Sun City West at the Sundome Plaza Shopping Center, just a few doors down from Safeway. Call the office for more information or a COMPLETE ITINERARY on any extended tour! Subscribe to our e-mail list for Exciting Announcements & Last Minute Savings!
Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we’ll head for home, with a stop for lunch on self in historic downtown Flagstaff and plenty of great sightseeing along the way. Don’t miss this bucket list tour!
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3rd 5th, 2022 Monday Wednesday $599 (Double Occupancy) $169 (Single Supplement)
The of the Grand Canyon Ultimate Fall Leaves Driving
North Rim
Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s back in the Transits and we’re headed for the North Rim of the Grand Canyon! More remote and less developed, the North Rim attracts far fewer tourists than the South Rim. And at an elevation ranging from 8,000 9,000 feet above sea level, the North Rim forms the edge of the Kaibab Plateau offering some of the most spectacular views in the world. Early October, autumn color should be at its peak, the weather fingers crossed still pleasant, and the crowds dwindled away. Our journey to the North Rim could not be more dramatic taking us past golden stands of quaking aspen, leading to forests of ancient spruce, fir, and pine trees. We’ll explore the North Rim as a driving tour along paved roads, stopping at important viewpoints with an eye out for wildlife. We’ll enjoy lunch on self, at the Kaibab Lodge offering ring side seating for all of this great scenery. Late afternoon, we’ll return to our hotel, enjoy our own Happy Hour, and then dinner on self.
Day One: We’ll leave the Valley with a stop for coffee & goodies on our way to Cameron Trading Post for lunch on self. Nestled along the Colorado River, and just 30 minutes south of the Grand Canyon, this trading post has been catering to Arizona tourists for over 100 years, serving great food at moderate prices. After lunch it’s back in the Transits and we’re 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. After checking into our hotel, we’ll take a little time for a refresh, gather for our own Happy Hour and then head out for dinner on self.
16 Call Your Reservations In—480 497 2478 ALASKA: Call of the Wild Land Journey Featuring Anchorage, Denali National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park & Seward August 17th 23rd, 2023 $5299 Per Person (Based Upon Double Occupancy) $1250 Single Supplement
Day 5: Seward - Glacier & Wildlife Cruise Following breakfast, board a Glacier and Wildlife Cruise and travel through the majestic Kenai Fjords National Park. Explore the face of a glacier and keep your eyes open for seals, sea lions, sea otters, whales, bears, eagles, and puffins throughout this half day exploration cruise. Lunch is included on board. Return to the harbor for an evening at leisure and dinner on your own. Overnight: Seward Meals: (B,L)
Day 6: Seward As You Wish - Day at Leisure Following breakfast, the entire day is free to explore Seward as you wish, shop or relax. An optional tour will be available today to visit the Alaska Sea Life Center, Alaska’s premier public aquarium and Alaska’s only permanent marine mammal rehabilitation facility. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner this evening.
Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix
Day 4: Denali - Seward Following breakfast this morning board your motor coach and travel south to the coastal community of Seward. Stops will be made en route including a visit to a Local Farm in the Matanuska Susitna Valley area including lunch. Your day continues to Seward along scenic Seward Highway. The Seward Highway hugs the dramatic shorelines of Turnagain Arm, arguably one of the most beautiful stretches of highway in America. Each turn reveals another scenic wonder. Keep an eye out for Dall sheep up high in the cliffs along with moose, bear and eagles along the way. Later arrive in Seward and unpack for a three night stay.
Day 1: Arrive Anchorage Welcome to Alaska! Arrive into Anchorage, Alaska largest city located between the Chugach Mountains and the Cook Inlet. Meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel. Overnight: Anchorage
Overnight: Seward Meal: (B,D) Day 7: Seward Anchorage Flight home Transfer to the Anchorage airport for your flight home with incredible memories of Alaska. Meals: (B) Call the office for more information or the complete itinerary.
Day 3: Denali National Park – Tundra Wilderness Tour Awake in Denali, a region of unspoiled beauty, home to awe inspiring Denali, the highest peak in North America. Travel deep into Denali National Park on the 5 6 hour Tundra Wilderness Tour with an opportunity to see Denali. Search the vast wilderness for brown bear, moose, caribou, Dall sheep on the mountainsides and eagles soaring above. This journey is narrated allowing insight into the animals and flora of this spectacular region. A light snack is included. Return to the hotel in the afternoon with free time to relax or explore this pristine area at your leisure or join an optional tour. Overnight: Denali Meals: (B)
Overnight: Seward Meals: (B,L)
Day 2: Anchorage - Rail Journey - Denali National Park This morning transfer to the Anchorage Rail Depot where you will board a Deluxe Dome Rail-car for full day scenic rail journey north to Denali National Park. Sit back, relax and enjoy breakfast on board this picturesque train ride as your train guides provide expert commentary. View magnificent panoramas along the route, including the Susitna River, the longest in South Central Alaska, with its premier streams sometime plentiful with salmon and rainbow trout. Enjoy incredible landscape at every turn from your glass ceiling railcar. Enjoy lunch on your own in the private dining car aboard. Watch for a glimpse of the majestic Denali and wildlife along the way. Arrive at your Denali Hotel and check in for a two night stay. Enjoy an included Welcome Dinner this evening. Overnight: Denali Meals: (B,D)
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This morning, visit the Guinness Storehouse telling the tale of Ireland’s most famous beer including a tasting. Later travel to Limerick. This afternoon, enjoy a Limerick Tour to see the attractive St. Mary’s Cathedral, King John’s Castle and the Treaty Stone. Check into your hotel for a two night stay. This evening, enjoy the Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet featuring dinner and entertainment at a 15th century castle. The entertainment is a true step back in time to Medieval Ireland. Meals: (B,D)
Today travel to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, situated on the Wild Atlantic Way on Ireland’s west coast. The cliffs are one of the most outstanding coastal features of Ireland rising slowly from Doolin village they ascend to over 700 feet & boast some of the most breathtaking scenery in Ireland. View the mighty Atlantic and the beautiful Aran Islands from atop the cliffs. Then travel through the Burren Region, an area known for limestone natural beauty. Later enjoy a visit to Galway featuring St. Nicholas Cathedral & Eyre Square. Galway, “The City of Tribes” is a vibrant city with a great seafaring tradition. Return to Limerick and enjoy an evening at your own pace. Meals: (B)
$3995 (Based upon Double Occupancy) $700 (Single Supplement)
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Meals: (D)
Meals: (B,D)
This morning stop in Adare, renowned as Ireland’s prettiest village and designated as a heritage town by the Irish government with its picturesque location on the banks of the River Maigue. Later arrive in the charming town of Killarney located in County Kerry. Embark on a Jaunting Car Ride into Killarney National Park. The horse drawn Jaunting Car experience ends at the Muckross House & Gardens, a 19th century Victorian mansion on the shores of Muckross Lake. Take some pictures of the house and grounds before heading to your nearby hotel for a two night stay. Killarney is famous due to its colorful 19th century buildings, beautiful national park and epic shopping. Tonight enjoy a fun filled evening featuring traditional Irish Entertainment & Dinner. Meals: (B,D)
Today travel the Ring of Kerry, one of the most gorgeous coastal routes in the world. This winding route reveals breathtaking views of Macgillycuddy’s Reeks as well as the scenic coast of beaches and cliffs. As you travel along, there will be plenty of stops for photos. Drive through Glenbeigh where the cliff road affords panoramic views of the Dingle Peninsula and Dingle Bay. Passing through the peat bogs arrive at the sea town of Waterville and continue to Sneem Village, famous for its brightly colored houses. The road continues through the mountains to Molls Gap and Ladies View with superb views of the famous Lakes of Killarney. Enjoy the evening on your own in Killarney. Meals: (B)
Includes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix
DAY 1: OVERNIGHT FLIGHT TO IRELAND Today board your overnight flight to experience the Treasures of Ireland.
DAY 3: DUBLIN Today enjoy a Dublin City Tour to see Grafton Street, statue lined O’Connell Street, the General Post Office & Phoenix Park. Visit the famous Christchurch Cathedral & visit Trinity College where the 1,200 year old Book of Kells is housed. Trinity college was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth 1st and is the oldest University in Ireland. Next enjoy a tour of a Whiskey Distillery & sample the famous Irish Whiskey. Later this evening enjoy a Pub Dinner at a popular spot in Dublin. The local pub is a cultural experience in Ireland due to its authenticity and functionality as a place to watch sports, eat, drink & converse in a relaxed atmosphere.
Transfer to the Dublin Airport & fly home filled with wonderful memories of your experiences in Ireland. Meals: (B) Call the office for more information or the complete itinerary.
DAY 6: ADARE KILLARNEY
DAY 8: KILLARNEY KILKENNY CASTLE HOTEL
DAY 4: DUBLIN – LIMERICK (ST PATRICK’S DAY!)
DAY 5: LIMERICK CLIFFS OF MOHER GALWAY
This morning travel to Kilkenny to enjoy time to explore, grab a bite, or shop in this medieval town featuring a historic castle, great shops, traditional pubs, cobbled lanes and secret alleys. This afternoon check into your Dublin area Castle Hotel for a unique overnight experience in one of the area’s top castle hotels. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers. Meals: (B,D)
DAY 2: ARRIVE DUBLIN Arrive in Dublin and meet your Tour Director. Check into your hotel for a two night stay in Ireland’s capital city which is known as the Fair City and features over 1,000 pubs. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers.
DAY 9: DUBLIN – FLIGHT HOME
DAY 7: RING OF KERRY
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