Our wanderlust has us churning out great new holidays for 2024 & 2025 and now is the time to Discover the USA with Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Choose from more than 15 wonderful Guided Holidays by Motorcoach. In the pages of this book you will find some of our favorite destinations, new experiences and more. Take some time to select your favorites and start discovering all this country has to offer. Whether you are looking for a special event departure, like Cherry Blossom in Washington, DC or need some time to relax in the sun on our Florida Beach Party we have an itinerary sure to suit your needs.
Happy Travels,
Nish Patel President, Mayflower Cruises & Tours
Mayflower Rewards Program The Mayflower Way
We have revamped our Loyalty Rewards Program for New and Devoted Mayflower Travelers. We no longer have Mayflower Money but an even greater savings on every tour you embark on!
LOYALTY REWARDS
Earn travel credit for each tour you take with Mayflower Cruises & Tours to be used on your next adventure within one year of your return.
WHAT’S NEW: Increased fixed amount of rewards based on your tour… No more $5.00 per day! Earn $50.00 for each Guided Holiday by Motorcoach taken!
WHAT’S IMPROVED: No limit on how much you can earn. Plus, if you take multiple tours within a year you can apply all of your earned rewards to your next reservation*. So there is no cap on how much savings you can earn or apply!
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*Rewards are valid for 12 months following the return date of your trip.
From holiday getaways to island retreats, our newest 2024-25 Guided Holidays by Motorcoach itineraries have something for everyone! Choose from our exciting tours like Holly Jolly Christmas that features three holiday shows, or the Holland Tulip Festival.
We also have the NEW Branson Christmas Spectacular and Delightful Door County tours available in 2025. So take a look at all of the details of these new tours and select your favorites!
At Mayflower Cruises & Tours we understand that you expect your holiday to include the most memorable attractions, touring opportunities and highlights, provided in comfort and to your satisfaction.
Guided Holidays with Mayflower Cruises & Tours: In this book, you will find a detailed, day by day description of each of our Guided Holidays by Motorcoach. We have done all that we can to ensure that you will receive great value for the cost of your next guided travel experience, and we invite you to join us as we explore North America.
Handcrafted Journeys: It is our mission to provide life-enriching-experiences on every Mayflower Cruises & Tours itinerary. To achieve this we call on our more than 40 years of experience providing exceptional guided travel experiences throughout the world and curating the best of each destination.
Distinct Destinations: Each of our guided holidays includes distinct destinations. Immerse yourself in the local culture during our included excursions. Then take your time to further explore your favorite sites during your free time.
Amazing Culinary Experiences: While touring with Mayflower Cruises & Tours you can expect to enjoy a combination of regional cuisines, as well as, traditional favorites during your included meals. Plus explore destinations and try local favorites at your leisure.
HOME PICKUP COUNTIES
ILLINOIS WISCONSIN
Boone Kenosha
Cook Milwaukee
DeKalb Ozaukee
DuPage Racine
Kane Walworth
Kankakee Washington Kendall Waukesha
Lake
McHenry INDIANA
Will Lake Winnebago Porter
FREE LOCAL PICKUP LOCATIONS
ILLINOIS
Bloomington - Walmart Supercenter
Dwight - McDonald’s Restaurant
East Peoria - Walmart Supercenter
Gilman - McDonald’s Restaurant
LaSalle/Peru - McDonald’s Restaurant
Morris - Holiday Inn Express
Ottawa - Farm and Fleet
Rochelle - Petro Truck Stop
MICHIGAN
Stevensville - Cracker Barrel
Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo Park & Ride*
INDIANA
La Porte - Hampton Inn
Michigan City - McDonald’s Restaurant
Mishawaka - Walmart Supercenter
WISCONSIN
Beaver Dam - McDonald’s Restaurant
Beloit - Walmart Supercenter
DeForest - De Forest Park & Ride
Edgerton - McDonald’s Restaurant
Fond du Lac - Radisson
Johnson Creek - Johnson Creek Park & Ride
Madison - Dutch Mill Park & Ride
Sheboygan - Walmart Supercenter South
*Please call the office for the address.
Your Holiday... Begins at Home
Free Home Pickup & Return Service
FREE Home Pickup Counties FREE Local Pickup Locations
WISCONSIN
MICHIGAN
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
No other company offers this extensive complimentary service! Imagine beginning your vacation being chauffeured to your departure point, and having the same wonderful service upon your return. Our FREE Home or Local Pickup and Return service has been designed to add ease to your holiday, allowing you to concentrate on the most important part – enjoying yourself!
For travelers residing in the 20-county Chicagoland area, your tour begins when we pick you up right at your home. If you live outside the 20-county area, we have several convenient local pickup locations near you to get you started on a great holiday.
PLEASE NOTE: Home and Local Pickup Service applies to one or more travelers and is for
Transfers can be via Mayflower van or limousine.
NEW TOUR
Autumn in New England
featuring Martha’s Vineyard
DAYS 1 through 3 Travel to Newport, Rhode Island: Your Autumn in New England adventure begins as you travel eastward to Newport, Rhode Island. Rich in maritime history, Newport is known for fabulous summer “cottages” built during America’s glamorous “Gilded Age”, one of the grandest and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family’s social and financial preeminence. Then, on to Cape Cod for a three-night stay. (Dinner, 2 breakfasts and lunch)
DAY 4 Martha’s Vineyard: This morning you will ferry to the resort island of Martha’s Vineyard, a playground for many rich and famous. Visit the village of Edgartown with its gingerbread cottages and see the astounding cliffs at Gay Head. As the sun sets this evening, get prepared for a delicious lobster dinner - a New England tradition and the perfect close to this unforgettable day. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 5 Ride the Cape Cod Central Railroad: Feel the rhythm of the train as you are whisked away on an exhilarating rail journey aboard the Cape Cod Central Railroad. Pass beautiful cranberry bogs, natural woodlands, lush marches and beautiful sand dunes. Later, enjoy some free time in Hyannis. Stroll down Main Street and visit the many stores and shops which line the street or pay a visit to the JFK Hyannis Museum.
(Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 6 Plymouth Rock and Boston City Tour: This morning, make a brief stop at historic Plymouth Rock before continuing to Boston. Here, a sightseeing tour of the birthplace of freedom shows you Boston’s Freedom Trail, the Old North Church, Bunker Hill and Boston Common. Enjoy free time for lunch at Faneuil Hall before continuing to Maine and a photo stop at picturesque Nubble Lighthouse. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 7 Kennebunkport, Portland Head Light and Casco Bay: Begin the day at Kennebunkport, one of Maine’s coastal jewels, adorned with stately homes of America’s rich and famous. Continue up the coast to the Portland Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in Maine. Take to the water on Inner Casco Bay aboard Portland’s iconic ferry service. Later, continue into the massive peaks of the White Mountain range.
(Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 8 Conway Scenic Railroad and North Conway: Board the restored historic railcars of the Conway Scenic Railroad today for a journey through the White Mountains. You’ll enjoy the scenery of the Mt. Washington Valley countryside and relive a part of railroad history as you travel through the fields and woodlands. Spend some free time in North Conway with its quaint downtown and outlet shopping. (Breakfast and lunch)
Portland Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in Maine
See Cape Cod by train on the Cape Cod Central Railroad
DAY 9 New Hampshire, Vermont and Lake George: Enjoy the autumn foliage as you pass through the New England states on New Hampshire and Vermont today. See the White Mountains and the quaint villages where the steeples of white clapboard churches rise above the colorful trees. In Lake George, enjoy a narrated dinner cruise on the Lake before arriving at your hotel. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAYS 10 and 11 Upstate New York and Home: Travel across Upstate New York for an overnight and farewell dinner in Ohio before returning home with fond memories of your Autumn in New England adventure. (2 Breakfasts and dinner)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Day 1 – Hampton Inn, Cleveland, OH
Day 2 – Hampton Inn, Matamoras, PA
Days 3 through 5 – Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod, Hyannis, MA
Day 6 – Ogunquit River Inn, Wells, ME
Days 7 and 8 – Sunday River Resort, Newry, ME
Day 9 – Fairfield Inn & Suites, Queensbury, NY
Day 10 – Hampton Inn, Ashtabula, OH
11 Days • 19 Meals
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü 19 Meals: 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 7 dinners (including a savory New England lobster dinner)
ü Travel through 5 New England states – Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont
ü Visit Newport, Rhode Island and Vanderbilt’s Breakers Mansion
ü Stay three nights on Cape Cod and ride the Cape Cod Central Railroad
ü Ferry to Martha’s Vineyard and tour with a local guide
ü Visit Plymouth Rock, home of the Mayflower II and take a narrated panoramic tour of Boston
ü See Kennebunkport, scenic Nubble Lighthouse the impressive Portland Head Light
ü Take a cruise on Portland’s Inner Casco Bay
ü Spend two nights at Maine’s Sunday River Resort
ü Ride the North Conway Scenic Railroad
ü Enjoy and dinner cruise on Lake George
Contact your local travel professional or call 800.323.7604 to make your reservation
Cherry Blossom Time
in Our Nation’s Capital
John F. Kennedy. Appreciate the military precision of the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Meals: B, D
DAY 3 National Cherry Blossom Parade
DAY 1 Pennsylvania: Travel to Pennsylvania today as you begin your journey to Washington, DC. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with your new traveling companions. Meal: D
DAY 2 Travel to Washington, DC: Arriving in Washington, DC, begin your tour at Arlington National Cemetery. View the gravesites of John and Robert Kennedy as well as the eternal flame that burns in dedication to the memory of
and Mount Vernon: Attend the National Cherry Blossom parade, which celebrates the blooming of the Japanese Cherry trees planted around the Tidal Basin. The beauty and aroma of these blossoming cherry trees will amaze as you enjoy the National Cherry Blossom Parade from reserved grandstand seats. Marching down Constitution Avenue, the parade showcases floats, helium balloons, international performance groups and some of the country’s finest marching bands. This afternoon, visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. Explore his mansion filled with 18th-century treasures and stroll the gardens Washington himself designed. Take in the views of the Potomac River from the mansion’s piazza. Meal: B
DAY 4 Washington, DC Touring and The Smithsonian: Begin the day with a panoramic tour of the National Mall area with the many monuments and memorials dedicated to past
Celebrate the blooming of Japanese Cherry trees in Washington, DC
presidents and the nation’s wars including the National World War II Memorial. This afternoon, visit the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum complex which is comprised of 16 museums in the Washington, DC area. In the evening, see the nation’s monuments and memorials bathed in light. Meals: B, D
DAY 5 The Laurel Highlands: Today, leave the hustle and bustle of Washington, DC, and head to the quiet beauty of the Laurel Highlands in southwestern Pennsylvania. Make a stop at the Flight 93 Memorial before taking the Lincoln Highway through the quaint town of Ligonier with its antique stores and specialty shops. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with your traveling companions. Meals: B, D
DAY 6 Travel Home: Traveling back home, arrive in the early evening with wonderful memories of your journey. Meal: B
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Day 1 – Doubletree Hotel, Cranberry, PA
Days 2 through 4 – Arlington Court Suites Hotel, Arlington, VA
Day 5 – Best Western Garden Inn, Bentleyville, PA
*Valid U.S.
or
6 Days • 9 Meals
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü 9 Meals: 5 breakfasts and 4 dinners
ü Arlington National Cemetery* including the eternal flame at the grave of John F. Kennedy and witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns
ü Reserved Grandstand seating to the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
ü Panoramic Illumination Tour of Washington, DC National Mall area including the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument
ü Tour George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate
ü Drive the scenic Lincoln Highway through the beautiful Laurel Highlands
ü Flight 93 National Memorial
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Tour George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate
Music of the Mountains
featuring Four Live Shows, Biltmore Estate and the Smokies
DAYS 1 & 2 Depart for Tennessee: Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery en route to Kentucky where a welcome dinner and overnight await. In Tennessee, arrive in Pigeon Forge, your All-American Getaway and our destination for the next four nights. (Dinner and breakfast)
DAY 3 Titanic Museum and Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud: Begin the day at the world’s largest museum attraction, the Titanic Museum. This unforgettable hands-on experience features over 400 artifacts from the doomed vessel. Then, stop at the Pigeon Forge Island for shopping and dining. This afternoon, board the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tram for a thrilling ride to the one of the best observation points in the Smokies. Tonight, enjoy great food and fun Tennessee entertainment at the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show featuring down-home cooking and toe-tappin’ music. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 4 Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show : Spend the morning immersed in the breathtaking beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a local guide. Following your tour, travel the short distance to Gatlinburg to experience the history, beauty and nostalgia of the small town nestled in the Smoky Mountains.
There are many galleries, unique craft shops and restaurants throughout the town. Tonight, experience an unforgettable evening of swashbuckling excitement at the Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show. Enjoy a delicious meal while Captain Blackbeard leads an epic battle on land, on water and high above full-sized pirate ships. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 5 Biltmore Estate and the Country Tonite Theatre : Travel to North Carolina’s Biltmore Estate, America’s largest home set on 8,000 acres of Blue Ridge Mountain beauty. George Vanderbilt’s 250-room home features magnificent art, antiques and architecture. Tonight, attend the area’s largest musical variety shows, the Country Tonite Theatre. (Breakfast)
DAY 6 A. J. Bush’s Museum and General Store: This morning, stop at the A. J. Bush Company. Learn the history of this company best known for their baked beans. Later, arrive at your hotel in Nashville. (Breakfast)
DAY 7 Nashville and the Grand Ole Opry: On a narrated tour of Nashville, see Music Row, with its recording studios and Broadway, with its Honky Tonks. Later visit the historic Ryman Auditorium where so many great artists have performed.
Tonight, enjoy dinner at the Opry Backstage Grill before taking your reserved seat to the granddaddy of all country music shows, the Grand Ole Opry. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 8 Return Home: Journey home with lasting images of thejoyful experiences on this fun-filled getaway. (Breakfast)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Day 1 – Drury Inn, Louisville, KY Days 2 through 5 – Hampton Inn, Pigeon Forge, TN Days 6 and 7 – Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, TN
8 Days • 11 Meals
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü 11 Meals: 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners
ü Spend four nights in Pigeon Forge at the heart of the Smokies
ü Visit the Titanic Museum, the world’s largest museum attraction
ü Ride the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway for spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains
ü Dinner and live entertainment at the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud
ü Guided tour of Great Smoky Mountains National Park
ü Dinner and live entertainment at the exciting Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show
ü Visit the fabulous Biltmore Estate
ü Reserved seats to the Country Tonite Theatre
ü Spend two nights in Nashville and take a guided tour of “Music City” including the historic Ryman Auditorium
ü Reserved seats the famed Grand Ole Opry
Almost Heaven West Virginia
featuring Three Scenic Trains and Gandy Dancer Dinner Theater
DAY 3 Ride the Cass Scenic Railroad : Travel through the rugged West Virginia mountains to the picturesque town of Cass which has remained unchanged since its founding in 1901. Here, board the Cass Scenic Railroad for a ride to Bald Knob, the third highest point in the state. Feel the rumble and hear the hiss of the restored steam locomotive as you travel up the mountain, through two switchbacks to view the open fields and Whitaker Station. Enjoy your sack lunch as you climb the mountain. Then, check in to your hotel for the next two nights.(Breakfast and box lunch)
DAYS 1 & 2 Off to West Virginia: Enjoy an overnight and welcome dinner in Kentucky before coming to the luxurious Greenbrier Resort. Here, you will have lunch at the Greenbrier Golf Club before embarking on a tour of the now declassified “Bunker” hidden beneath the resort and intended to secure US lawmakers from nuclear attack during the cold war era. In Lewisburg, dinner is at a small-town restaurant serving up big town American cuisine. (2 Dinners, lunch and breakfast)
DAY 4 Greenbrier Wilderness Train, Green Bank Radio Observatory and Timber Baron House : Travel to Cass this morning to board West Virginia’s newest scenic train. Enjoy an exciting excursion into the wilderness of the Greenbrier River Valley aboard the Greenbrier Wilderness Train. Be on the lookout for the bald eagles, osprey, black bears and coyotes which inhabit the area. Enjoy your included lunch onboard the train. Cross to the next valley filled with satellite dishes. This is the Green Bank Observatory where you will tour the facility. Tonight, dinner is included at Halliehurst Mansion. Built in 1890 by oil and timber baron Stephen Benton Elkins, the mansion
Climb aboard the New Tygart Flyer for a wilderness excursion
features a wrap-around porch and is punctuated with towers, turrets, dormers and chimneys. (Breakfast, box lunch and dinner)
DAY 5 New Tygart Flyer and Gandy Dancer Theater:
This morning climb aboard the New Tygart Flyer for a wilderness excursion. The Flyer climbs along the cascading Shavers Fork of the Cheat River to the High Falls, accessible only by train. There is also a unique “S” curve tunnel, a bridge and unspoiled mountain views. A box lunch is included on the train. Dinner tonight includes live entertainment of the Tribute to Musical Legends Dinner Show at the Gandy Dancer Theater where performers pay tribute to Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers and Johnny Cash. (Breakfast, box lunch and dinner)
DAYS 6 & 7 Hofbrauhaus Farewell Dinner and Travel Home : Make your way across Ohio to Columbus. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at Hofbrauhaus featuring delicious food served in a fun German atmosphere. Continue home filled with your West Virginia memories. (2 Breakfasts and dinner)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Day 1 – Fairfield Inn, Ashland, KY
Day 2 – Fairfield Inn, Lewisburg, WV
Days 3 through 5 – Holiday Inn Express Railyard, Elkins, WV
Day 6 – Drury Inn and Suites, Columbus, OH
7 Days • 15 Meals
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü 15 Meals: 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners
ü Take the interesting Bunker Tour hidden beneath the Greenbrier Hotel
ü Ride the Cass Scenic Railroad over the same line built in 1901 to haul lumber to Whitaker Station
ü Ride the new Greenbrier Wilderness Train through the scenic and rugged Greenbrier River Valley
ü Tour the Green Bank Observatory
ü Enjoy a delicious dinner at an elegant “Timber Baron” mansion
ü Ride the diesel-powered New Tygart Flyer as it climbs along Shavers Fork of the Cheat River to High Falls
ü Visit the West Virginia Railroad Museum
ü Enjoy a delicious dinner followed by the live entertainment of the Tribute to Musical Legends Dinner Show at the Gandy Dancer Theater
ü Farewell dinner at Hofbrauhaus
A ride on the Cass Scenic Railroad is a thrilling experience for those who may never have seen a steam locomotive
Enjoy dinner followed by live entertainment at the Gandy Dancer Theater
Florida Beach Party
23rd Annual Reunion
DAYS 1 & 2
We’re St. Pete Beach-Bound!: Begin your journey south through Tennessee and Georgia to the Sunshine State of Florida. While en route, enjoy a welcome dinner and get to know your traveling companions. (Dinner and breakfast)
DAY 3 Arrive in St. Pete Beach: Arrive in delightful St. Pete Beach, Florida, for ten days of sun-kissed fun and stay in the heart of St. Pete Beach, between the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway, within walking distance to many restaurants, attractions and shops. There is a great combination of included things to do, optional attractions and free time starting with dinner. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 4 St. Pete Beach Orientation Tour: Your first day in St. Pete Beach is free. For those who wish, an orientation tour of the St. Pete Beach area is offered. Get acquainted with your new home along with Madeira Beach, Indian Rocks Beach and Treasure Island.
DAY 5 Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Sarasota: This morning, visit the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, a tropical, urban oasis featuring unparalleled horticultural displays. Nestled on the shores of Sarasota Bay, Selby
Gardens’ natural beauty has something for everyone. For lunch, stop at Der Dutchman Restaurant for a hearty Amish-style meal. Later, spend time in St. Armand’s Square with its exclusive shops, galleries and boutiques. (Lunch)
DAY 6 Free Day or Optional Visit to Busch Gardens:
Today has been left free for you. If you wish, you could join an optional trip to Busch Gardens in Tampa where entertainment, rides and an interactive zoo await.
DAY 7 Columbia Restaurant and The Dali Museum:
Enjoy free time this morning before heading over to Tampa’s “Latin Quarter,” Ybor City, an exotic blend of aromas, flavors and sounds. Lunch today is at the original Columbia Restaurant, Florida’s oldest restaurant. Then, visit the Salvador Dali Museum. Here, the artist’s harmony between art and science flows throughout the museum’s design. At the Morean Arts Center, see the permanent exhibit by iconic glass artist Dale Chihuly. (Lunch)
DAY 8 Homosassa Springs and Manatee Nature Cruise:
Travel north today to Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park. Here, experience the “true Florida.” Take a boat ride to the Park entrance and enjoy nature at its finest.
St. Pete Beach
Animals, birds, fish, manatees, alligators and more will come into view. Enjoy lunch at the Plantation Resort on Crystal River before embarking on a narrated boat cruise on the Crystal River with a naturalist guide. Make a stop at Heritage Village, a grouping of quaint shops, before returning to the hotel. (Lunch)
DAY 9 Free Day or Optional Visit to Clearwater Marine Aquarium: Today has been left free for you. If you wish, you could join an optional trip to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium a home for rehabilitated marine life and take one of their guided eco-boat cruises in Clearwater Bay.
DAY 10 Tarpon Springs, Hellas Greek Restaurant and Dolphin Cruise: Today, visit Tarpon Springs with its Greek sponge and fishing docks. Lunch at Hellas Greek Restaurant gives you a taste of the unique Greek culture of the area. Later, climb aboard your vessel for a narrated cruise in search of the many dolphins which inhabit the coastal waters. (Lunch)
DAY 11 Calypso Queen Dinner Cruise: A last free day in St. Pete Beach. Tonight, enjoy an evening dinner cruise on sparkling Tampa Bay. The fresh salt air and soft gulf stream breezes make for a truly relaxing voyage. (Dinner)
DAYS 12 through 14 Travel Home: Travel home with a special farewell dinner en route with your new-found friends. (2 Breakfasts and dinner)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Days 1 and 13 – Quality Inn, Lexington, KY
Days 2 and 12 – Wingate by Wyndham, Macon, GA
Days 3 through 11 – Dolphin Beach Resort, St. Pete Beach, FL
14 Days • 12 Meals
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü 12 Meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
ü Spend nine nights at the Dolphin Beach Resort located on delightful St. Pete Beach, Florida
ü Panoramic tour of the St. Petersburg area and dinner
ü Visit Marie Shelby Botanical Gardens and have lunch at Der Dutchman Restaurant
ü Optional visit to exciting Busch Gardens
ü Enjoy lunch at the Columbia Restaurant and visit the Salvador Dali Museum
ü Take a narrated boat ride in Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park to see the abundant wildlife found here
ü Enjoy lunch at the Plantation on Crystal River followed by a narrated manatee cruise
ü Optional visit to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium
ü Have lunch at Hellas Greek Restaurant in Tarpon Springs
ü Set sail on the sparkling emerald waters of Tampa Bay aboard the Calypso Queen for an evening dinner cruise
Enjoy Greek culture and sponge and fishing docks in Tarpon Springs
Holland Tulip Festival
and Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel
DAY 1 Chicago Sightseeing and Travel to Michigan: Begin with a panoramic tour of downtown Chicago with a local guide. Later, depart for Michigan and arrive in Holland at the height of their annual Tulip Festival. Visit VeldheerDeKlomp Tulip Gardens, Holland’s only tulip farm ablaze with acres of tulips in brilliant color in a Dutch setting of windmills, drawbridges and canals. You may also wish to shop for Delftware, the famous Dutch pottery or be fitted for a pair of wooden shoes. (Dinner)
DAY 2 Holland Tulip Festival: This morning, return to Holland and visit famous Windmill Island to see “De Zwaan,” a 240-year old working windmill. Also visit a miniature Netherlands Village, a candle-making shop and an antique carousel with hand carved wooden horses and beautiful paintings. You will have time available to explore Holland on your own. This afternoon you have reserved seating at the Quality Car Wash Volksparade (people’s parade), featuring high school marching bands and community floats. (Breakfast)
DAY 3 Arrive on Mackinac Island: Today, ferry to Mackinac Island, a picturesque spot in Lake Huron that still preserves the charm of a bygone era. No automobiles are permitted and nothing intrudes on the serenity and natural beauty of the Island. Upon arrival, tour via horse-drawn carriage. Take a step back in time as you enjoy the atmosphere of this unique treasure. At the end of the tour, the carriage brings you to the crown jewel of Mackinac Island, the Grand Hotel. The world’s largest summer hotel, it was built in 1897 and is your home for the next two nights. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 4 Explore Mackinac Island: You will have the entire day at leisure on Mackinac Island. Browse the many shops, visit historic Fort Mackinac or rent bikes and pedal along the coast of Lake Huron. “The Grand” is a venerable island
institution and the perfect place to enjoy a stroll in the beautifully landscaped gardens or afternoon tea. Don’t forget to sample some world-famous Mackinac Island fudge! (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 5 Traveling in The Great Lakes State: Leave Mackinac Island today and travel through the Great Lakes State. Michigan has the unique distinction of being surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes. Your destination is Dearborn, the heartland of the Ford Motor Company. (Breakfast)
DAY 6 Ford Rouge River Factory Tour and The Henry Ford
This morning, you go behind the scenes at the world’s largest automotive complex as you watch the Ford F150 pickup truck being built on a Ford Motor Company factory tour. This afternoon you have the choice of visiting the Henry Ford Museum, often called “the attic” or Greenfield Village, also known as “America’s Hometown.” Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Manager. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 7 Journey Home: This morning, make your way home with fond memories of your Michigan adventure. (Breakfast)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Days 1 and 2 – DoubleTree Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI
Days 3 and 4 – Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI
Days 5 and 6 – DoubleTree Hotel, Dearborn, MI
7 Days • 10 Meals
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü 10 Meals: 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners
ü Guided sightseeing tour of Chicago, the “Windy City”
ü Attend the annual Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan, steeped in the area’s rich Dutch heritage
ü Visit Veldheer-DeKlomp Tulip Gardens, ablaze with acres of brilliant color in a Dutch setting
ü Attend the Quality Car Wash Volksparade (People’s Parade) featuring high school marching bands and floats
ü Spend two nights at the Grand Hotel, the crown jewel of Mackinac Island
ü Explore the charm of a bygone era on Mackinac Island
ü Tour Mackinac Island via a horse-drawn carriage
ü Take the River Rouge Ford Factory Tour to see the F150 pickup truck being built
ü Have the choice of visiting either the Henry Ford Museum or Greenfield Village
*Note: The Grand Hotel
Spend two nights at the Grand Hotel, the crown jewel of Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel
featuring the Agawa Canyon Autumn Foliage Train
DAY 2 Sleeping Bear Dunes Touring: Begin your day exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore that was named for an Indian legend. These expansive golden dunes stretch for more than 35 miles along the twinkling blue waters of Lake Michigan. A local guide tells the history and lore of the area including the peninsula and lighthouse. The observation deck at the Lake Michigan Overlook is about 450 feet above the lake and the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is dotted with lookouts and covered bridges. Then, continue north and cross into Canada and arrive at your hotel. (Breakfast)
DAY 1 Chicago to Michigan: Begin with a panoramic tour of downtown Chicago with a local guide. Leave the big city behind for charming Traverse City, Michigan, known for its sparkling beaches, unique shops and cherry orchards. (Dinner)
DAY 3 Agawa Canyon Autumn Foliage Train: Board the Algoma Central Railway for a spectacular train ride through scenic Agawa Canyon during autumn foliage time. This all-day adventure takes you past massive rock formations, through thick forests of maple and birch and over pristine streams and lakes as you wind your way to Agawa Canyon. Explore the Agawa River and its waterfalls on the valley floor before returning to your hotel. (Breakfast and box lunch)
DAY 4 Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel: A trip to Mackinac Island is a like a trip back in time as this peaceful resort island
offers a glimpse into life during a simpler and more genteel era. A horse-drawn carriage greets you for a tour en route to the crown jewel of Mackinac Island, the Grand Hotel, the world’s largest summer hotel, built in 1897, and our home for the next two nights. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 5 Explore Mackinac Island: You will have the entire day at leisure to browse the shops or rent bikes to peddle along Lake Huron. “The Grand” is the perfect place to enjoy a stroll in the beautifully landscaped gardens or enjoy afternoon tea. Don’t forget to sample the world-famous Mackinac Island fudge! (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 6 Traveling in The Great Lakes State: Leave Mackinac Island and travel through the Great Lakes State to Dearborn, the home of the Ford Motor Company. (Breakfast)
DAY 7 Ford Rouge River Factory Tour and The Henry Ford: Go behind the scenes to see the Ford F150 pickup truck being built. Later you visit the Henry Ford Museum followed by a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Manager. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 8 Journey Home: Make your way home with fond memories of your Michigan autumn adventure. (Breakfast)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Day 1 – Country Inn, Traverse City, Michigan
Days 2 and 3 – The Water Tower Inn, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
Days 4 and 5 – Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan
Days 6 and 7 – DoubleTree Hotel, Dearborn, Michigan
8 Days • 12 Meals
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü 12 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners
ü Guided sightseeing tour of Chicago, the “Windy City”
ü Explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore where the expansive dunes stretch for more than 35 miles
ü Embark on a narrated rail excursion through scenic Agawa Canyon during autumn foliage time
ü Spend two nights at the Grand Hotel, the crown jewel of Mackinac Island
ü Explore the charm of a bygone era on Mackinac Island and enjoy free time
ü Tour Mackinac Island via a horse-drawn carriage en route to the hotel
ü Take the River Rouge Ford Factory Tour to see the F150 pickup truck being built
ü Visit the Henry Ford Museum, also known as “Henry’s Attic”
2025 Departures Per Person Twin Single Room September 28, 30 $3,449 add $1,499
*Note: The Grand Hotel has a dress code policy. Please refer to your travel documents for details.
Cross into Canada for a train ride through scenic Agawa Canyon
Sleeping Bears, Mushroom Houses and Fireworks
the Traverse City International Fireworks Championship
DAY 2 Charlevoix Mushroom Houses and Castle Farms : This morning, travel to Charlevoix for a tour of the famous Mushroom Houses. A local guide joins in to learn about these unique homes designed by Earl Young. The over 26 homes are constructed from the stones and boulders that line the shores of Northern Michigan. Then, step back in time at Castle Farms, one of Michigan’s premier historical attractions. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the home and then explore the beautiful gardens, learn over a century of history and see the state’s largest outdoor model railroad. Then, you will stop at Friske Farm Market for a wagon ride through the orchard followed by some hot coffee and fresh, homemade cobbler. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 1 Country Dairy and Traverse City : Embark today on a getaway to Traverse City for three days of touring highlighted by reserved seats to the International Fireworks Championship. First, make a stop at Country Dairy, a four-generation familyowned farm for a tour of the property and lunch on own. Later, continue on to Traverse City. (Dinner)
DAY 3 Sleeping Bear Dunes and International Fireworks Championship : Begin the day exploring at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Named for an Indian legend, these expansive golden dunes stretch for more than 35 miles along the twinkling blue waters of Lake Michigan. A local guide tells the history and lore of the area including the peninsula and lighthouse. Then take to the water on Grand Traverse Bay.
Enjoy a narrated cruise along the shores of Traverse City, Old Mission Peninsula and Power Island. Learn about the culture and history of the area while taking in the beauty of the bay. Tonight, travel to Turtle Creek Stadium for the main event, the International Fireworks Championship. Competitive teams from around the world gather for a one-of-a-kind fireworks competition. Marvel at intricate choreography, synchronized to music and appreciate the breathtaking designs painted across the night sky. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 4 Cotton Creek Farms and Holland: Begin the day at Cotton Creek Farms for a walking tour to see the alpacas raised there. Spend time feeding the animals and shop in their unique gift shop. Then, make a stop at Holland for a visit to Windmill Island Gardens, the miniature Netherlands Village, candlemaking shop and antique carousel with hand carved and painted wooden horses. After lunch, continue home. (Breakfast and lunch)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Country Inn and Suites, Traverse City, MI
4 Days • 7 Meals
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ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü 7 Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner
ü Tour the family-owned Country Dairy Farm
ü Take a narrated tour of the famous Mushroom Houses in Charlevoix
ü Enjoy lunch and tour at Castle farms, one of Michigan’s premier historical attractions
ü Stop at Friske Farm Market for a wagon ride and coffee with fresh cobbler
ü Narrated drive along the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with its expansive golden dunes next to the twinkling blue waters of Lake Michigan
ü Take a cruise on Grand Traverse Bay past Traverse City, Old Mission Peninsula and Power Island
ü Reserved seating to the International Fireworks Championship where competitive teams from around the world gather for a one-of-a-kind event
ü See the alpacas at Cotton Creek Farms
ü Visit the Dutch town of Holland, Michigan and see Windmill Island Gardens, Netherlands Village and candle-making shop
Stafford’s Weathervane Restaurant and Weathervane Terrace Inn & Suites mushroom house design by Earl Young in Charlevoix, Michigan
Enjoy reserved seating to the Traverse City International Fireworks Championship
Delightful Door County
featuring the Northern Sky Theatre and Door County Fish Boil
DAY 1 Depart for Wisconsin : The fun begins with a boat excursion on Geneva Lake. Relax and enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake and the elegant estates. There will be time to shop the quaint Wisconsin town of Lake Geneva before continuing north to Sturgeon Bay, located in the heart of Door County. (Dinner)
DAY 2 Maritime Museum, Tugboat John Purves and The Farm : Begin the day at the Door County Maritime Museum. Located along the city’s busy working waterfront, the museum showcases the area’s rich maritime roots. Then, enjoy a 40-minute escorted tour aboard the Tugboat John Purves, an immaculately restored 1919 tugboat. Get the feel of daily life of their hard-working crew from her engine room, crew cabins and galley. Later, you visit The Farm, a living museum of rural America. See this work farm from the live animals to the gardens and field crops. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 3 Green Bay Trains and River Cruise: Depart for Green Bay this morning and visit the National Railroad Museum to see the Dwight D. Eisenhower A4 Class locomotive. After, head to Appleton for lunch and then a cruise aboard the River Tyme Too riverboat for a narrated cruise along the scenic Fox River. Learn about the area’s history and environment while cruising around the dam and locks of Appleton. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 4 Exploring Door County: Today is filled with the charm of Door County. A local guide takes you to the quaint villages of Egg Harbor, Fish Creek and Sister Bay.
Sister Bay, Door County
A Fish Boil dinner has become an integral part of the Door County experience
Highlights include a visit to a winery, a farm market and scenic Peninsula State Park with its Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. Tonight, the Tour Manager hosts a Door County specialty, an authentic Fish Boil dinner that is as much fun to watch as it is to eat. After dinner, enjoy a musical performance at Northern Sky Theatre. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 5 Ten Chimneys and Home: Enjoy a full estate tour of Ten Chimneys. This legendary home of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne is their most enduring legacy. Nestled in the rolling hills of southern Wisconsin, Ten Chimneys features the main house, the studio, the cottage and has hosted such celebrities as Noel Coward, Carol Channing and Katherine Hepburn. Return home with the memories of the autumn foliage and quaint villages of Door County. (Breakfast)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Lodge at Leatham Smith, Sturgeon Bay, WI
5 Days • 8 Meals
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü 8 Meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
ü Enjoy a narrated cruise on Geneva Lake
ü Spend three nights in Sturgeon Bay, the gateway to Door County
ü Visit the Door County Maritime Museum and tour the Tugboat John Purves
ü Narrated cruise on the Fox River with included lunch
ü Visit the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay
ü Door County touring including Egg Harbor, Fish Creek and Peninsula State Park with Eagle Bluff Lighthouse
ü Traditional Door County Fish Boil dinner
ü Northern Sky Theatre in charming Ephraim, Door County
ü Tour Ten Chimneys, the legendary home of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontaine
Dwight D Eisenhower A4 Class locomotive, National Railroad Museum, Green Bay
the bright fall colors in Egg Harbor
Credit: Jon Jarosh Destination Door County
French Lick Resort Casino
DAY 1 Arrive at French Lick: Built at the turn of the century, the French Lick Resort stands as a testament to a bygone era. This lavish resort has a registry of guests who have included former presidents FDR and Ronald Regan. Get settled into the resort before enjoying a welcome dinner (Dinner)
DAY 2 Louisville: Visit famed Churchill Downs, the “World’s Most Legendary Racetrack.” Go behind the scenes on a walking tour to see the more than 1,400 stalls and watch training from rail side (when available) and enjoy an included lunch. At the Frazier History Museum visit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center where you enjoy a bourbon tasting. Browse the many exhibits and see the high-definition production Kentucky Show!, a multimedia show highlighting Kentucky’s past, present and future (Breakfast and lunch)
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
French Lick Resort Casino, French Lick, IN
DAY 3 Elephant Encounter and Abbeydell Hall: At Wilstem Wildlife Park take a wagon ride through the giraffes, sloths, kangaroos and grizzly bears that live here. The highlight is the Elephant Encounter where you will get up close to touch the ivory, take photos and learn all you would ever want to know about elephants. Stop at the French Lick Winery for a tasting then sit down to dinner and live entertainment at Abbeydell Hall. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 4 Travel Home: Make a stop at the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy for a better insight into this legendary comedian (Breakfast)
4 Days • 6 Meals
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü 6 Meals: 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
ü Spend three nights at the incredible French Lick Resort
ü Visit the historic West Baden Springs National Historic Landmark
ü Tour the Kentucky Derby Museum and visit the Frazier History Museum
ü Wagon ride and Elephant Encounter at Wilstem Wildlife Park
ü Wine tasting at French Lick Winery
ü Dinner and live entertainment at Abbeydell Hall
ü Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy
Come along on a Mystery Tour. Where you’re going, you’re really not sure.
Heading North or South, or into the sun, wherever we go, it’s sure to be fun!
Meet your Tour Manager who is ready to answer any questions you may have about your tour, except one – your Mystery Tour destination! No government secret has ever been as closely guarded as this one. There is no prying this surprise out of anyone, not even the motorcoach driver! While we head west (or is it east, north or south?) be prepared for five days of good old-fashioned fun.
Previous Mystery Tours have dined on cruise boats, kicked up their heels at a barn dance, taken hayrides, visited antebellum homes, enjoyed a variety of theatre and musical performances, toured gangster and gambler haunts, as well as learned about America at various historic sites. So pack a feeling of intrigue and surprise along with your luggage on your next Mystery Tour.
5 Days • 8 Meals
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü 8 Meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
ü Travel to exciting locales featuring unique entertainment, delicious dining experiences and surprising twists and turns
AUTUMN MYSTERY TOUR Join us as we discover the beauty and color that Fall has to offer on our special Autumn Mystery Tour departures.
HOLIDAY MYSTERY TOUR O’ come all ye travelers on our special Holiday Mystery Tour departure. Enjoy the glow of a Yule log in the fireplace and the heartwarming sounds of holiday carolers during this festive season.
Toronto and Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Trail
featuring Two Nights in Niagara Falls
Welcome to Canada. A local guide conducts a narrated tour of Toronto to see the old and new City Hall buildings and Forest Hill. Also visit Casa Loma Castle, the home of Sir Henry Pellat featuring unique architecture and stained glass. High atop the famous CN Tower take in the dramatic panoramic views and enjoy an included dinner.
In the winery-rich Niagara Peninsula, stop at Inniskillin Winery for a tour and tasting, followed by a visit to Jackson-Triggs where you are treated to a casual family-style lunch served with a carefully paired glass of wine followed by an estate tour. In Niagara Falls, take a thrilling boat ride to the foot of the Falls followed by a breathtaking view from the world-class Niagara SkyWheel. At 175 feet tall and featuring fully enclosed gondolas, this is an exciting way to see the Falls. Your farewell dinner is high atop Skylon Tower.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Day 1 – Four Points Hotel, London, ON
Day 2 – Holiday Inn Express, Toronto, ON
Days 3 and 4 – DoubleTree Fallsview Resort and Spa, Niagara Falls, ON
5 Days • 8 Meals
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü 8 Meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
ü Narrated tour of Toronto with a local guide including City Hall, Parliament Hill and Chinatown
ü Visit Casa Loma Castle, the renowned Toronto landmark featuring unique architecture and stained glass
ü Soar to new heights at the top of the famous CN Tower for a dramatic panoramic view of Toronto and included dinner
ü Tour and wine tasting at the Niagara Peninsula’s original winery, Inniskillin
ü Included family-style lunch and wine pairing at Jackson-Triggs Estate followed by winery tour
ü Spend two nights in beautiful Niagara Falls, Ontario
ü Feel up-close the power and majesty of Niagara Falls on a thrilling boat ride to the foot of the Falls
ü Ride the exciting Niagara SkyWheel for breathtaking views of the Horseshoe and American Falls
ü Farewell dinner with spectacular views high atop Skylon Tower
Branson Christmas Spectacular
featuring Four Holiday Shows
See the following 4 shows:
✧ Dean Z - Ultimate Elvis Show
✧ Pierce Arrow Christmas Show
✧ Doug Gabriel’s Ultimate Variety Show
✧ Christmas Wonderland at the King’s Castle
Dean Z – Ultimate Elvis Show
Take a musical journey spanning 20 years of Elvis’ career in this high-energy performance, making this show you won’t want to miss!
Pierce Arrow Christmas Show
See the top-quality Pierce Arrow Christmas Show featuring exquisite stage costumes and amazing artists.
Doug Gabriel’s Ultimate Variety Show
See Branson’s longest running and most successful entertainers Doug Gabriel in his Ultimate Variety Show.
Christmas Wonderland at King’s Castle Theater
See One of Branson’s largest holiday productions as its sparkling cast of singers and dancers takes you on a musical sleigh ride.
5 Days • 10 Meals
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü 10 Meals: 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners
ü Visit the Lebanon Route 66 Museum
ü Spend one night in historic St. Charles with tour and welcome dinner
ü Visit the incredible Titanic Museum
ü Narrated tram tour at Dogwood Canyon with lunch
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Day 1 – Embassy Suites, St. Charles, MO
Days 2 through 4 – Comfort Inn and Suites, Branson, MO
The Dean Z Ultimate Elvis Show has
Holly Jolly Christmas
featuring Three Holiday Shows
DAY 1 Depart for Ohio: Depart the Chicagoland area today for Ohio. Stop in the Indianapolis area for an included lunch before continuing to Dayton. Tonight, enjoy the Manager’s Reception at the hotel including food and beverages. (Lunch)
DAY 2 National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and the Vigor Band Show: Begin the day at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Located at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, it is the world’s largest military aviation museum. Explore the over 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles, and thousands of artifacts found over 19 acres of indoor exhibit space. In Cambridge, dinner is at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center followed by live entertainment with Vigor, a duo featuring Tammy Powell and Lanny White. Afterward, watch the Cambridge Courthouse come alive as thousands of lights in sync with holiday music create a sight to behold. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 3 Warther Museum Christmas Tree Festival and Denny Diamond Show: Begin the day in Cambridge with a “Make and Take” experience to create your own small bottle of essential oil which can include Myrrh-Cedar Wood and Citrus. Then, stop at The Warther Museum for a look at their fabulous display of hand-carved trees, wreaths and other holiday decorations. Visit the home decorated in 1920’s holiday style and the fun Christmas Tree Festival featuring over
100 decorated trees. After an included lunch, visit the Walnut Creek Flea Market to do a little holiday shopping from the over 100 booths all under one roof. Tonight, dinner is served Amishstyle featuring a home-made meals in the Milano Ballroom at the quaint Inn at Amish Door, rich in country charm. Later, be entertained by Amish Singers. Then, enjoy the Dazzling Denny Diamond Variety Show, an engaging one-man performance featuring the music of Elvis and Tom Jones with stories that inspired the songs. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
DAY 4 Amish Touring, Victorian Mansion and Amish Country Theatre: This morning a local guide joins in for a tour of the area. At the Behalt-Amish & Mennonite Information Center see the fabulous circular mural and view the film on the lifestyle of the local people. At the Hershberger Bakery and Farmers Market visit the largest Amish bakery with a full line of baked goods and local grown seasonal produce. You can shop in the farm store with locally made products. Walnut Creek Cheese is a large bulk food store with spices, cheeses, ice cream and especially fresh cinnamon rolls. Here, enjoy your included box lunch and ice cream. In Millersburg, visit the Queen Anne-style Victorian mansion. Tour the 28-room home and see the Art Glass Museum. At Troyer’s Sweet Shoppe, shop for tasty treats of chocolate nut clusters, truffles and fudge.
Visit the Walnut Creek Flea Market to do a little holiday shopping
Tonight, enjoy dinner at Der Dutchman Restaurant for their hearty buffet followed by reserved seats at the Amish Country Theatre for their Christmas in the Country show featuring live music, hilarious comedy skits and plenty of holiday hits. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
DAY 5 Castle Noel: This morning a stop is made at Castle Noel, “America’s Largest Christmas Entertainment Attraction.” See the world’s largest privately-owned collection of Hollywood movie props and costumes and walk through New York Christmas Windowland which features window displays from Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales and more before traveling home. (Breakfast)
5 Days • 10 Meals
ü Free home or local pickup and return
ü 10 Meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
ü Visit the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, the world’s largest military aviation museum
ü Dinner and live entertainment by Vigor, a duo featuring Tammy Powell and Lanny White
ü See the Cambridge Courthouse alight with thousands of lights in sync with holiday music
ü Enjoy a “Make and Take” experience to create your own small bottle of essential oil
ü Tour the Warther Museum with its hand-carved trees, wreaths and other holiday decorations
ü Visit Walnut Creek Flea Market to do a little holiday shopping
ü Enjoy a delicious Amish-style dinner followed by the Dazzling Denny Diamond Variety Show
ü Amish Touring to visit the Behalt-Amish & Mennonite Information Center, the Hershberger Bakery and Walnut Creek Cheese
ü Tour the 28-room Queen Anne-style Victorian mansion
ü Enjoy dinner at Der Dutchman Restaurant followed by Amish Country Theatre’s Christmas in the Country show
ü Visit Castle Noel, “America’s Largest Christmas Entertainment Attraction” and see the world’s largest privately-owned collection of Hollywood movie props
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Day 1 – Drury Inn and Suites, Dayton, OH
Day 2 – Hampton Inn, Cambridge, OH
Days 3 and 4 – Berlin Encore Hotel, Berlin, OH
Enjoy a delicious Amish-style dinner followed by the Dazzling Denny Diamond Variety Show
Tour the 28-room Queen Anne-style Victorian mansion
General Information
How to Make a Reservation
Phone, fax or visit our website - or call your travel professional. Please provide the full first and last names of travelers as it appears on passport and include address, phone number, tour name and departure date. Space will be held until deposit is received which is due within five business days after making your reservation.
All deposits and final payments can be made by check or credit card. We accept the following credit cards: Visa, Mastercard and Discover.
Prices Subject to Change
We reserve the right to vary itineraries and prices and substitute facilities, hotels or events of equal or better quality if necessary.
Guaranteed Share Program for Single Travelers
If you are traveling alone and would like a roommate for cost savings, let us know at the time of booking your reservation. Travelers must be non-smokers, cannot use a medical sleeping device or have specific needs like Handicapped room etc. to be eligible. Participants will be paired with another traveler of the same gender at the twin rate. If no roommate is available, you will get a single room at the twin rate. Guaranteed share reservations are available 180 days prior to tour departure.
Roommate Cancellation
If you are booked as a “twin” and your roommate cancels their reservation, and you cannot find another roommate, you may either travel as a guaranteed share (see above) or travel as a single and pay the single supplement.
Health and Walking on Tour
Some sites visited have limited motorcoach access and may involve considerable walking, stairs or inclines. Travelers should be in reasonably good health. Some programs include destinations in higher elevations that may have varying effects on individual travelers. Tour Managers and Coach Drivers cannot lift or assist travelers into transportation vehicles. Mayflower Cruises & Tours requires that persons requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the assistance.
Revision Fees
A fee of $25 per person per transaction will be charged for any changes, revisions or alterations made to your reservation after confirmation.
Luggage Handling
The tour cost includes porterage for one average size suitcase. A charge of $10 per hotel will be collected by the Tour Manager for each additional piece of luggage that you bring.
Travel Documents
Your travel documents will be in your possession approximately 14 days prior to departure. Documents include a tour itinerary, departure and arrival information and times, hotel and ship information, clothing suggestions, baggage tags, plus any helpful hints.
Mayflower Loyalty Program, First Time Traveler and Referral Rewards
Earn $50 travel credit for every Guided Holiday by Motorcoach taken with Mayflower Cruises & Tours. No restrictions to the amount of credits an individual can acquire. Loyalty Credits can be apply to any reservation made within one year of the return of the tour they were earned on. Multiple credits can be used on a single tour. Credits are nontransferable but can be combined with Referral Rewards and Mayflower promotional savings.*
First Time Travelers earn $25 to be applied to their first reservation with Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Available at the request of individual tour members, the savings can be combined with other offers at the time of your reservation.
With Mayflower’s Referral Rewards program you can earn hundreds of travel dollars when you refer a friend to us. Here is how it works – refer a friend that is NEW to Mayflower Cruises & Tours and you will earn up to a $100 Travel savings when your friend makes a reservation and pays the deposit on a tour that is 5 days or longer. The Travel savings is per friend. If you bring in a couple that is new to Mayflower – you will earn $100 x 2 = $200 in savings. You can apply these savings on upcoming tours* you have with Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Your Friend also gets a First Time Traveler savings of $100. *Some restrictions apply, call for details.
Smoke Free Environment
Although smoking is not allowed on the motorcoach, frequent rest/smoking stops are made.
Travelers with Special Needs
You must advise Mayflower at the time your booking is made of any disability requiring special attention. Mayflower will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of our travelers. Be aware that the Americans with Disabilities Act is applicable only within the United States and that accommodations for disabled travelers outside the United States may be more limited. If a traveler requires assistance, we require that he/she be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the assistance. Neither Mayflower personnel, nor its suppliers, may lift or physically assist travelers. If a traveler thinks he/she might need assistance during a trip, he/she should call Mayflower to determine what assistance might reasonably be provided. If special arrangements are provided, and these arrangements add to the Tour Operator’s cost, the Tour Member will be responsible to pay the additional costs. Mayflower cannot provide special individual assistance to travelers with special needs for walking, dining or other routine activities.
Membership
Mayflower reserves the right to withhold tour membership, or to require any traveler to leave a tour at any time, when such action is determined by Mayflower to be in the best interests of the traveler or the tour group. Children must be at least ten years of age and accompanied at all times by a guardian.
Responsibility
These tour programs are operated by Mayflower Cruises & Tours, Inc. 650 Warrenville Rd, Suite 500, Lisle, IL 60532. In common with other companies, Mayflower acts only as an agent for Tour Members in arranging room accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, admissions and restaurants. Mayflower reserves the right in its sole discretion to make changes in the itinerary and is not responsible for expenses, loss of time, money or other occurrence resulting from a change of tour scheduling made for Tour Members. Mayflower reserves the right to accept, decline or retain any person as a member of the tour, and is not responsible for any losses or damages of personal property, or for injuries, expenses or damages incurred by any Tour Member.
Force Majeure
Except where otherwise expressly stated in these terms and conditions we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our obligations under our contract with you is prevented or affected by or you otherwise suffer any damage, loss or expense of any nature as a result of Force Majeure . “Force Majeure” means any event which we or the supplier of the services in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid.
United States Tour Operators Association
$1 Million Travelers Assistance Program
Mayflower Cruises & Tours, Inc. shares the coverage available under the United States Tour Operators Association (“USTOA”) $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program with affiliates of Mayflower Cruises & Tours who, as an Active Member of the USTOA is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Mayflower Cruises & Tours travelers in the unlikely event of Mayflower Cruises & Tours bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by Mayflower Cruises & Tours may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Complete details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program and a list of affiliates may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, NY 10001, or by email to information@ustoa. com or by visiting www.ustoa.com.
Tour Activity Level
Travelers should be in reasonably good health. Please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice.
1. This program has a leisurely pace with minimal activity such as climbing stairs, boarding the motorcoach and walking within the hotels and ships.
2. Average physical activity on this program requires the ability to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, sometimes over uneven surfaces.
3 A blend of longer and shorter touring days with walking tours. Expect more of the touring to be over uneven surfaces and involve more stairs.
Terms and Conditions
Payment Information
Listed below is a schedule of non-refundable deposit and final payment due dates. You will note that the first category includes an optional Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW) which is to be paid within five business days after your reservation. Please see “Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW) Motorcoach Tours” section on this page for further explanation of this benefit.
DEPOSIT SCHEDULE
Deposit Per Person Final Payment
• With CFW (7 Days or less)
• With CFW (8 Days or more)
• Without CFW
• Florida Beach Party
$449 60 Days
$499 60 Days
$200 60 Days
$200 90 Days
Cancellation Fee: See Refund and Cancellation Policy
Refund and Cancellation Policy
All payments for land arrangements (less the deposit amount which is non-refundable) will be refunded when cancellations are made prior to final payment of the tour. If you purchase the optional Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW), you will be refunded all payments including the deposit amount, less the premium amount for the CFW provided we are notified of the cancellation prior to the day of departure.
Should you choose not to purchase our Cancellation Fee Waiver, the following per person cancellation amounts will be charged:
• 61 days or more Deposit Amount
• 60 to 7 days prior $300 per person
• 6 to 1 day prior $400 per person
• Day of departure 100% of the tour cost
• Early departure from tour 100% of the tour cost
Exclusions
Mayflower Cruises & Tours reserves the right to alter its Refund and Cancellation Policy when a substantial amount of cancellation or postponement of travel is attributable to: conditions resulting from an act of God, natural or man-made disaster, fire, government action, civil disorder, war, hostilities between nations, or unavailability of transportation through no fault of Mayflower Cruises & Tours.
What is Not Included on the Tour
Excess luggage charges; items of a personal nature; meals not included on the itinerary; sightseeing attractions listed as “optional excursions;” and gratuities to the Tour Manager, motorcoach driver, van or limo driver and local guides.
Entry into Canada
A valid US passport is required for entry into Canada. No other documents will be accepted. Non US citizens must have a valid passport, visa or alien card which permits entry into these areas. In addition they will need a “multiple entry” visa for return to U.S.
Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW) Motorcoach Tours
To protect you against cancellation fees should you have to cancel your tour or interrupt your tour en route, we have added an optional Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW) in our deposit schedule. The CFW is non-refundable and non-transferable. The CFW cannot be transferred to another reservation, departure date or tour after booking has been made. Changing an existing booking to another date or tour will result in losing the CFW premium paid on the original booking. If you do not wish to purchase the CFW, simply deposit the “without CFW” amount. This non-refundable fee waives all cancellation fees and penalties, provided we are notified of the cancellation one day before your tour departs. While on tour, if a passenger must leave early due to a personal illness, illness or death of a member of the immediate family
or a traveling companion, the purchase of the Cancellation Fee Waiver guarantees full refund for any unused services. For motorcoach tours, return transportation will be provided (the mode of transportation will be determined at the discretion of Mayflower Cruises & Tours.)The injury or sickness must be, in the written opinion of a physician, so disabling as to cause a trip to be interrupted and must require the care and attendance by a physician at the place of occurrence.
This program has certain exclusions. Mayflower Cruises & Tours reserves the right to alter its Refund and Cancellation Policy when a substantial amount of cancellation or postponement of travel is attributable to: conditions resulting from an act of God, natural or man-made disaster, fire, government action, civil disorder, war, hostilities between nations, or unavailability of transportation through no fault of Mayflower Cruises & Tours.
Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW) is not an insurance. It is a self-funded refund and waiver program for cancellations and early departures from tour programs, and contains various exclusions. If actual insurance coverage is desired for occurrences such as travel delay; lost, stolen or damaged luggage; medical and emergency medical transportation; supplier default; or related services, then it is strongly recommended that a traveler contact a travel insurance company. It is also recommended if a traveler desires a trip cancellation refund program not funded by Mayflower Cruises & Tours, that a travel insurance company be contacted. One firm offering some or all of these services is Trip Assure Travel Insurance Plan (1-800-423-3632).
Mayflower Cruises & Tours is a proud member of Tourism Cares, a non-profit foundation that preserves historical sites and supports education that helps the future of travel and tourism.
