Sunrise Tours - Kansas City 2018 Winter Catalog

january-december 2018 volume X

5913 Woodson Rd. #213 Mission, KS 66202 (913) 681-2202 travelsunrise.com

Sunrise Exclusive Rhine River Cruise

Loyalty Program

In 2019,Sunrise Tours will celebrate 25 years in business! As part of our anniversary celebration, we will be offering a very special Rhine River cruise aboard a ship completely and exclusively chartered by Sunrise Tours. That means everyone onboard will be a Sunrise guest or employee to enjoy quaint European towns and spectacular scenery like the Rhine River Gorge, pictured here. See additional details on page 44.

We’re happy to continue offering the loyalty program again in 2018. So, on your 2nd tour (of four days or more) with us in 2018, subtract $50 off your tour price. On the 3rd tour (of four days or more) with us in 2018, subtract $100 and so on. The more you travel, the more you save! (Program is based on the calendar year, so all eligible tours depart within 2018.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS APRIL 2018 DC Cherry Blossom Spotlight Texas National Parks of the SW Georgia on My Mind

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Pacific NW & Canada p. 19 p. 20 DC, NYC and Philly Lake Superior p. 21 Canadian Rockies & Glacier NP p. 22 NY Encore p. 23

MAY 2018 Canyonlands Niagara Falls Creme de la Creme California National Parks California Zephyr Yellowstone & more Boardwalks & Lighthouses

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AUGUST 2018 Fly Mystery Bar Harbor & Canada Scenic Idaho Voyageurs National Park Lewis & Clark Journey Newfoundland Northwest Coast

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JUNE 2018 5 Boroughs of NYC Cape Cod and more Hamilton in Chicago Yellowstone and more

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SEPTEMBER 2018 Oregon & N. CA CA National Parks Magnolia Market and more Colorado Trains Canyonlands New England Fall Michigan Upper Peninsula

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JULY 2018 Rocky Mntn 4th of July International Selkirk Loop

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OCTOBER 2018 Southwest Grand Adventure New England Coast & Color Fall in the Smokies

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NOVEMBER 2018 Hilton Head Island

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DECEMBER 2018 NYC Holiday Holidayville Christmas Colorado New Year’s Eve Branson New Year’s Eve Rose Parade

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MARCH 2019 Caribbean Cruise by Coach

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MAY 2019 Tulips & Castles Rhine Cruise

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Policies Booking Forms

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“All inclusive” Remember, a Sunrise Tour is an inclusive product. All activities, tickets, taxes and typically two meals per day (included meals are indicated in the daily itinerary; b=breakfast, l=lunch, d=dinner, hot apps= extensive appetizers that could replace a dinner) are included so that your only expenses on the road will be meals that are not included, souvenirs and a gratuity for your tour manager, driver and step-on guides if you so desire. On a few tours, 2 meals a day may not be included, and will be indicated as such.

Happenings at Sunrise Tours...

I vividly remember walking in to a Cardinals game in the summer of 1993 (I had just completed my freshman year at Wash U) with my dad when he asked me what I thought about him changing careers. He and my mom were considering using a big chunk of their savings to buy a tour operator franchise from a Philadelphia company called “Senior Tours” (which we would rename Sunrise Tours in 2003). I supportively said “Go for it! And no matter what happens, you and mom have the whole family behind you.”

Not being able to see the future and given the difficulties of starting a new business, a wiser response might have been; “Are you crazy? You have 3 more years of Wash U to pay for and then Kristen and Debbie [my younger sisters] after that.

Put that suit on and go sell some group health insurance!”

Thousands of fuzzy navels and millions of miles and laughs later, we have begun planning to celebrate 25 years in business with an exclusive Sunrise Tours chartered ship on a Rhine River Cruise in May, 2019 (details on p. 44) Thank you for traveling with us and trusting us to deliver fantastic vacations to you for all these years.

Brent Dalrymple PS - By my count there are now 10 kids whose parents work for Sunrise Tours and are planning for their college education!

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Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival Day 1: Washington, DC Fly into Washington DC for an unforgettable 4-night stay at the award-winning Gaylord National Resort. This waterfront resort, with a stunning 19-story glass atrium and sweeping views of the Potomac River and our nation’s capital is surrounded by a premier entertainment and shopping district. After dinner ,retreat to your luxurious accommodations to prepare for our DC adventure. D

Day 3: Washington, DC “Trust no one” as we explore the only public museum in the US solely dedicated to espionage! The International Spy Museum features the largest collection of espioJefferson Memorial amidst the cherry blossoms nage artifacts Day 2: Washington DC ever placed Today, a licensed DC tour guide boards the coach to on public display. Enjoy our exclusive visit with Dr. visit the historical highlights of DC. Stand where global Vince Houghton, Historian and Curator of the Museum events have taken shape and view the many historic whose research has centered on technological intelmonuments framed in the ligence! Spend time at the vivid white and pink blos- Highlights: Smithsonian, the world’s soms from more than 3,000 • Tour the Ford’s Theater and Peterson House largest museum complex. B, Japanese cherry trees along and the award-winning International Spy MuD the Tidal Basin. Enjoy a guid- seum ed Capitol Building Tour and • The National Mall, Smithsonian Institution Day 4: Washington DC a White House Tour (based • Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Viet- Explore the Newseum, a on availability). Tour the his- nam Memorial multimedia exploration of toric Ford’s Theater with a • Arlington Cemetery, John F. Kennedy’s Tomb, the importance and history National Park Service rep- Tomb of the Unknowns, World War II Memorial, of journalism in America atresentative, visit the Ford’s Reflecting Pool, Korean War Memorial traction as evidenced when Theater Museum and the Pe- • The Newseum and the Jefferson Memorial awarded TripAdvisor’s top terson House where Lincoln amidst cherry blossoms 25 US museum designation drew his last breath. Savor in 2016. There will be more dinner at The District Choptime to visit the Smithsohouse and Brewery, a local favorite, before returning nian Institute museums today. This evening, dress to our hotel. B, D for the night out and embark on a first-class dinner cruise aboard the luxury yacht Odyssey down the Potomac River featuring magnificent views of DC and the Cherry Blossoms, First night exquisite food, dancing and Smithsonian music while watching the Last night sun set on our fine Capitol 4 City. B, D Overnight

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April 3-7, 2018 Per person rates* double $1739 triple/quad $1699 single $1979

* Includes roundtrip airfare from MCI

The 2018 Festival marks the 106th celebration of the gift of the 3,000 cherry trees from the People of Tokyo to the People of Washington, DC. Enjoy the spirit of this generous gift while exploring the highlights of Washington, DC.

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Overall the trip was well organized and executed. We really enjoyed it and would surely recommend it to others.

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Jerry & Linda C., 2016 DC Cherry Blossom Festival

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Spotlight Texas

Featuring highlights of Dallas, beachfront Galveston and San Antonio Fiesta!

Day 1: Dallas, TX Fly into Dallas and meet a local expert for a guided city tour, including a visit to the Dealey Plaza Historic District and The Sixth-Floor Museum which chronicles the assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Check into our Dallas hotel for a 2-night stay. D

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Hurricane and touring where sculpture artists have breathed life into what Mother Nature attempted to destroy from Hurricane Ike in 2008 on a Tree Sculpture tour. Unpack your bags for a 2-night stay at the beachfront DoubleTree resort where each room includes a balcony and views of the ocean! B, D

Day 4: Space Center A crown jewel of TX is the NASA Johnson Space Center where a beSpace Center hind-the-scenes look at space explo2 San Antonio Day 2: Presidents and ration is arranged. Get up close and 2 Cowboys tour historic mission control and iconGalveston ic exhibits featuring our nation’s reThe Alamo Visit the George W. Island Bush Presidential Livered astronauts. Experience the thrill brary and Museum. of watching a space shuttle launch in Opened in April 2013 on the campus of SMU, the Muse- the Blast Off! Theater and touch a moon rock. This afum features Freedom Hall and includes a 67-foot vid- ternoon, enjoy views of the ocean or walk the historic eo wall depicting a montage of the 44 US presidents. Strand. B, L Don’t miss the 9/11 Memorial exhibit. Visit Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic district and witness a live Day 5: San Antonio, TX cattle drive. Explore the TX Cowboy Hall of Fame be- Enjoy the springtime wildflowers reaching up for the fore a hearty TX lunch. What does a $1.1billion stadium warm Texas sunshine as we travel through central featuring the world’s largest column free interior look Texas to San Antonio. Unpack for a 3-night stay in the like? Find out with a VIP tour of AT&T Stadium, home Drury Plaza Hotel located on the Riverwalk. Origiof the Dallas Cowboys to include the locker rooms, nally a bank, the hotel retains the charm of its stunning luxury suites and the field. B, L architectural history with modern amenities, a rooftop pool and direct access to the Riverwalk. Tonight, enjoy Day 3: “It’s Island Time” your reserved seats on the bank of the San Antonio Travel south to Galveston Island, TX for a tropical get- River for the Fiesta Texas Cavaliers River Parade and away. Upon arrival, tour a retired Ocean Star jack-up watch as music fills the air and vibrant floats pass by drilling rig turned museum. This one of a kind tour with bold colors of Fiesta. B, hot apps shows offshore drilling equipment and exhibits detailing the oil and gas production process. Explore Galves- Day 6: Fiesta Time! ton with a local guide, relaying the history of the 1900 Texans describe the Fiesta as a blend of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras and Pasadena’s Rose Parade. The color, the pageantry and celebrations recognize the City’s diverse history and culture. Catch the spirit with a pin proudly worn and traded during the Fiesta! Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city and visit the “queen of the missions” Mission San Jose and shopping at El Mercado, an authentic Mexican Marketplace. History comes to life visiting the Alamo where Davy Crockett and 185 other “Texans” fought against Mexico. This evening, take some free time to explore the Riverwalk. B, L, hot apps

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April 19-25, 2018 Per person rates* double $2098 triple/quad $1879 single $2665

* Includes roundtrip airfare from MCI

Visit 3 of Texas’ cities featuring a visit to the George W Bush Library and Museum, a beachfront 2-night stay on Galveston Island, and ABA’s top 100 Fiesta San Antonio highlighting history/culture!

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We love Sunrise.

Everyone is a professional, helpful and considerate. Had a wonderful time.

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Bobbie P., 2016 Spotlight Texas

Combine this tour with National Parks of the Southwest on page 5 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

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National Parks of the Southwest

Day 1: El Paso, TX Your journey to the Old West begins! Fly to El Paso, TX for an overnight stay. D

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columns, and delicate stalactites and stalagmites. After a tranquil cruise on the Pecos River, enjoy an afternoon wine tasting and dinner at the historic Trinity Hotel. B, D

Day 2: White Sands Na2 Carlsbad NM tional Monument Organ Carlsbad Learn about the historic Mountains Day 6: Fort Stockton Caverns region where the Camino Desert Peak Explore the West of the Pe11 Real meets the American cos Museum located in the El Paso West when we visit the 1896 Orient Hotel and Saloon.

Organ Mountains Desert Learn about the history of the First night Fort Peaks National Monument.

“Buffalo Soldiers,” one of the TX Stockton Last night Continue to White Sands military regiments created for Overnight National Monument, an inblack men who sought secuHighlight credible expanse of snowrity in the US Army after the Tour route Marfa white, gypsum sand dunes Civil War, during our guided covering 275 square miles tour of historic Fort Stockton. and rising to 60 feet. Travel Continue to Big Bend NaChisos the 16- mile Dunes Drive tional Park, the eighth largest Mountain Lodge 2 with a local guide and the national park in the lower 48 chance to scale convenient situated on the boundary with dunes along the route. ArMexico along the Rio Grande, rive for a two-night stay with lake view rooms and pri- for a two-night stay in the vate balconies at the luxurious Inn of the Mountain spectacular Chisos Basin Gods Resort. B, D at the Chisos Mountain Lodge. B, D Day 3: Billy the Kid Country and Valley of Fires Travel the Billy the Kid National Scenic Byway to the Day 7: Big Bend National Lincoln County Courthouse, the historic frontier site Park of Billy’s infamous escape in 1881. Learn about the Explore one of the last symbol of forest fire prevention during a visit to the remaining wild corners Smokey Bear Historical Park. Enjoy a guided tour of of the United States durFort Stanton Historic Site, established to protect set- ing our guided tour of tlements along the Rio Bonito in the Apache Wars. See Big Bend National Park, the gigantic Malpais Lava Flow during a stop at the covering 801,000 acres Carlsbad Caverns Valley of Fires recreation area in Carrizozo. B, L of west Texas in the place where the Rio Grande makes a sharp turn. Visit Sam Day 4: International UFO Museum Nall Ranch and Santa Elena Canyon plus a picnic lunch View valuable collectables of Western history and learn in the park. Spend the evening exploring the ruins of more about the region’s Pioneer past during a morn- the former Chisos Mine company in Terlingua Ghost ing visit to the Hubbard Museum of the American Town and dine at the old-timey Starlight Theatre. B, West. Travel to Roswell, NM to explore the Interna- L, D tional UFO Museum and Research Center complete with a museum guide talk. Arrive in Carlsbad, NM for Day 8: Marfa, Texas a 2-night stay. B, L Travel to Marfa, home to the puzzling “Marfa Lights” and join our local expert for a guided tour of the town’s Day 5: Carlsbad Caverns National Park historic sites including Hotel Paisano, site of the James Explore Carlsbad Caverns National Park in the Gua- Dean movie GIANT. Visit Indian Cliffs Ranch for a delidalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico. De- cious cowboy-style steak dinner at Cattleman’s Ranch scend the elevator for a self-guided tour along a paved before an overnight stay in El Paso. B, D trail of the Big Room, a massive, eight-acre chamber with an incredible 255-foot high ceiling filled with huge Day 9: Fly home from El Paso B

April 26-May 4, 2018 Per person rates* double $2359 triple/quad $2146 single $2878

* Includes roundtrip airfare from MCI

Combine this tour with Spotlight Texas on page 4 and take $450 off the combined per person rate! Or combine this tour with Canyonlands on page 7 and take $400 off the combined rate!

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Loved everything about the tour.

Chose this tour because of Big Bend National Park...a huge highlight.

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Jennie P., 2017 National Parks of the Southwest

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Georgia on my Mind

featuring Jekyll Island, Savannah and Callaway Gardens Lodge & Spa Day 1: Georgia “Just an old sweet song…” Our Georgia adventure begins with a flight to Atlanta, GA. D Day 2: Savannah, SC Our Southern Adventure continues in Macon with a tour of the Cannonball House. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the home was built in 1853 as a planter’s townhouse and named for damage sustained during the War Between the States. Continue to “Georgia’s First City,” Savannah, for a delicious dinner overlooking the river before unpacking for a 2-night stay in the brand-new Fairfield Inn & Suites Historic Downtown. B, D Day 3: Savannah, GA Board an open-air trolley for a narrated tour of this enchanting Southern town filled with amazing architecture, rich history and gorgeous spring blooms. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Savannah at your leisure - you may want to grab lunch at Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room and explore the historic River Street filled with shops and galleries. Board the Savannah Riverboat for a relaxing cruise while enjoying historic sights, dinner and live entertainment. B, D Day 4: St. Simons & Jekyll Island Continue our journey to the Golden Isles of Georgia as we visit the Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site.

Continue to St. Simons Island to explore the charming shops, restaurants and walk on the pier for a gorgeous view of St. Simons Sound. In the late 1800’s, a group of millionaires sent a team of experts to locate an area with great natural beauty, excellent weather and privacy. They found Jekyll Island and proceeded to build the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, our home for the next two

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Per person rates* double $2219 triple/quad $1996 single $2789

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elegant dinner in the Grand Dining Room. B, D

Day 5: Jekyll Island Enjoy a leisurely morning to explore Jekyll Island – you may choose to rent a bike, relax at the resort or take the hotel shuttle down to the beach. After a delicious lunch at the historic Crane Cottage, a narrated tram tour of Jekyll Island will take you throughout the Historic Landmark District and past the grand “cottages” which were the winter getaways for The Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and J.P. Morgan. B, L Day 6: Americus, GA Head to Americus, GA to visit the Global Village & Discovery Center to learn how the non-profit Habitat for Humanity works to provide affordable family housing throughout the world. Visit the boyhood home and museum of Jimmy Carter, former president and important contributor to Habitat for Humanity. Travel to the Appalachian foothills of Pine Mountain for a delicious dinner and overnight stay in the luxurious Callaway Gardens Lodge & Spa. B, D

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Awesome!! Everyone went above and beyond. This was my first Sunrise tour and it was great.

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Marilyn A., 2016 Georgia on my Mind

Day 7: Callaway Gardens Join our local expert for a guided tour of Callaway Gardens, filled with thousands of blooming azaleas and hydrangeas. After lunch in the Gardens, enjoy an afternoon to explore at your leisure. Tour the Pioneer Log Cabin, visit the Butterfly Center or catch the Birds of Prey Show. Continue to Atlanta, GA for an overnight stay. B, L Savannah

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Canyonlands of Southern Utah Day 1: Flagstaff, AZ Our journey west begins with a flight to Phoenix. Continue to Flagstaff, AZ for an evening reception and overnight stay at the Drury Inn & Suites. Hot Apps

picnic lunch, discover the red rock landscape of Arches May 6-14, 2018 National Monument, the world’s largest concentraPer person rates* tion of natural stone arches. Explore Moab’s quaint double $2799 western charm during your evening of leisure. B, L

Day 2: Grand Canyon Head to Grand Canyon National Park, once proclaimed by President Theodore Roosevelt as “the one great sight which every American should see.” Join our local expert for a guided tour through the natural beauty of the East Rim. Enjoy free time to explore Grand Canyon Village and walk along the canyon edge before dinner and an overnight stay on the South Rim of the park. B, D

Day 6: Capitol Reef National Park Visit Capitol Reef National Park, known for the Water- * Includes roundtrip pocket Fold, a 65 million year-old wrinkle in the Earth’s airfare from MCI crust. After a picnic lunch amongst the park’s colorful canyons, domes and monoliths and dessert at the Gifford House Store and Museum, travel to Cedar City, UT for our 2-night stay. B, L, D

Day 3: Lake Powell, AZ Travel to Page, AZ for a guided tour of the second largest concrete arch dam in the United States, Glen Canyon Dam, which holds back an amazing 26,215,000 acre-feet of water from the Colorado River. Enjoy a cruise on beautiful Lake Powell. The boat takes us through the tapestry laden walls of Lake Powell’s famous canyons, Navajo Canyon and Antelope Canyon.

Enjoy dinner overlooking the lake and an overnight stay at Lake Powell Resort, located in heart of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. B, D

Day 7: Bryce Canyon National Park Discover the impressive, but often missed, Cedar Breaks National Monument, that rests on top of the Colorado plateau and looks down into The hoodoos at Bryce Canyon a half-mile deep geological amphitheater. Enjoy lunch at Bryce Canyon’s Lodge restaurant, rated one of the area’s best dining experiences. Join our local expert for a guided tour of Bryce Combine this tour Canyon National Park, famous for its multi-colored with National Parks Hoodoos and some of the world’s best air quality. B, L of the Southwest on

triple/quad $2576 single $3393

Day 4: Monument Valley and Moab Learn about the Native American heritage of Monument Valley as we explore the back roads of the eighth Day 8: Zion National Park wonder of the world with a Navajo guide. Continue Follow the lush Virgin River into Zion National Park west to Moab, UT for a jet boat ride on the mighty Col- where you will be surrounded by massive canyon walls orado River and a twoand a unique landscape of Arches night stay in the small petrified sand dunes during National UT Monument resort town. B, D our narrated open-air tram 2 Moab Capitol Reef National Park ride. Grab lunch on your Canyonlands Day 5: Canyonlands own at Zion Lodge before National Park Cedar City National Park continuing back to Las VeBryce Canyon 2 National Park Explore the wilderness gas. Visit Nevada’s oldest Zion Monument of countless canyons and largest state park filled National Park Valley 1 and buttes carved by with red sandstone formaNV Lake Powell the Colorado River tions and 3,000 year-old InResort AZ with a guided tour of Las Vegas dian petroglyphs, Valley of Grand Canyon 1 1 Canyonlands National Fire State Park, before a fiSouth Rim Park. Visit one of the nal night in Las Vegas at the most photographed four-star Golden Nugget 1 Flagstaff First night scenic visits, Dead Hotel and Casino. B, D Last night Horse Point State Overnight Park, located 2,000 Day 9: Fly Home Highlight feet above a gooseReflect on the incomparable Tour route neck in the Colorado natural beauty we have exFlight route Phoenix River. After a riverside plored as we fly home. B

page 5 and take $400 off the combined per person rate! Or combine this tour with California National Parks on page 10 and take $450 off the combined rate!

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Niagara Falls and Lilac Blooms Day 1: Mid-Ohio Board our comfortable motorcoach and travel east to mid-Ohio for an overnight stay. D

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Day 2: Niagara Falls, IL ON Journey to the Grand River Valley wine region for a private wine tasting at the largest MO St. Louis estate winery in Ohio, 1 Debonne Vineyards.

After a delicious lunch in the estate’s charming chalet, continue across the Canadian border for a two-night stay in the heart of Niagara – just one block from the falls! This evening, trek deep behind the heart of Niagara Falls to stand in the mist where the mighty Horseshoe Falls tumbles from 13 stories above during an optional visit to Journey Behind the Falls (additional cost). B, L Day 3: Explore Niagara Falls Board the Hornblower Niagara for a cruise past American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and into the very heart of Horseshoe Falls for an exhilarating up-close encounter with the famous natural wonder, Niagara Falls. Travel the picturesque Niagara Parkway to join our local guides for a tour of the Botanical Gardens, one of Niagara’s premier attractions. Enjoy free time to explore the loveliest town in Ontario, Niagara on the Lake. Return to Niagara to dine at the prominent Skylon Tower revolving dining room located 775 feet above the Falls

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Over 14 million visitors come to Niagara Falls each year. Join Sunrise Tours as we watch the falls tumble over a 180 foot high wall of rock.

We will explore the falls from below and above!

Day 4: Rochester Lilac Festival Head to Rochester, NY and tour the George Eastman House, to learn about the father of modern photography and founder of the Eastman Kodak Company.

Continue to Highland Park, home to 1,200 lilac shrubs in over 500 varieties, for the 120th year of the worldfamous Rochester Lilac Festival. Step aboard the Sam Patch Boat for a relaxing cruise along the Erie Canal, complete with their signature canal experience of going through the lock and dam. Overnight in Rochester.

Rochester’s Highland Park B, D is one of the nation’s first municipal arboretums.

Day 5: Rochester Renowned park designer, Experience one of the most improbable moments in Frederick Law Oldmsted, American history when we travel to Buffalo to visit the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site. Step back in time was responsible for its during a guided tour of the house where Roosevelt was final development. The sworn into office – see and hear the park’s lilac collection was challenges he faced and learn what started in 1892 with 20 is was like to lead our nation during a varieties, some of which tragic and pivotal time in its history. were descendents of flowContinue to central Ohio for an over- ers carried to the new world by early colonists. night stay. B, L

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Day 6: St. Louis area Continue west to St. Louis area for an overnight stay. B, D Day 7: Missouri Botanical Garden Visit the world-renowned Missouri Botanical Garden to experience spring rejuvenation on a narrated tram tour before continuing home to the Kansas City area. B Niagara Falls

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Crème de la Crème Featuring the Great Dames of Eastern Canada: Quebec, Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto

Day 1: Toronto, Ontario Fly into trendy Toronto for a 2-night stay in the heart of Toronto. Tonight, attend a production of Annie featuring Lesley Nicol from Downton Abbey, in The Toronto Theatre District, the largest in Canada. B, D

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May 10-20, 2018* Per person rates double $3499 triple/quad $3138 single $4420

Day 7: Quebec City, * Includes Quebec roundtrip airfare Travel along the St. from MCI VT Lawrence River to St. Toronto NH Day 2: Toronto, Ontario Anne de Beaupre, 2 Explore the bustling city of with time to experi1 MA Niagara Toronto with a local expert. ence the basilica and Falls CT RI this little town that After lunch, rise 1,136 ft in 58 seconds to the observation attracts more than a NJ 1 deck of the CN Tower for an million pilgrims and PA Cleveland OH eagle’s eye view of the city. visitors each year! Visit Afternoon free to explore.

Montmorency Falls B, L and take a memorable Crème de la crème cable car ride to the top for lunch and time to enjoy “the best of the best” Day 3: Ottawa, Ontario the views of the Isle de Orleans and the Saint Lawrence is the perfect descripJourney to Canada’s beautiful capital city of Ottawa River. B, L tion for this tour. for a 2-night stay at the Fairmont Château Laurier, Highlights include 6 a magnificent limestone edifice with turrets and ma- Day 8: Montreal, Quebec sonry reminiscent of a French Château. Visit Canada’s Enjoy breakfast before we travel to Montreal for a stay nights in 3 luxurious largest and most popular cultural institution, The Ca- at the newly renovated Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. and historic Fairmont nadian Museum of History. B, D This afternoon, our local tour guide will acquaint us hotels of eastern Canwith Montreal’s cultural heritage and cosmopolitan ada and distinctive Day 4: Canadian Tulip Festival blend of the old and new as we see all the “must see experiences!

With a local guide, discover the sites of Ottawa and sights” including Montreal’s crown jewel, the Notrethe Tulip Festival, featuring more than three million tu- Dame Basilica. B, D lips. Visit Commissioner’s Park, Parliament Hill, Sussex Drive, view the official residences of the Prime Minister Day 9: Niagara USA and Governor General and many other sights. Tour the Cross the US border into Niagara Falls, NY for an overcapital of Canada, Parlement du Canada, and enjoy a night stay at the Double Tree by Hilton hotel located guided tour of Centre Block, home to the Senate and along the upper Niagara River. B, D House of Commons (pending availability). The evening is free for you to explore. B Day 10: Niagara Falls State Park Day 5: Quebec City, Quebec Experience the majestic beauty Travel to Quebec and check into our hotel for the next of Niagara Falls. Did you know three nights. Standing high on a bluff overlooking 3,160 tons of water flow over the mighty St. Lawrence River, Fairmont Le Château the falls every second? Board Frontenac is not merely a hotel located in the heart of the world-famous Maid of the Old Québec - it is the heart of Old Québec. B, D Mist for a thrilling boat ride under the falls! This afternoon, Day 6: Quebec City, Quebec travel west to Ohio for dinner Join our local guide for an informative tour of the most and an overnight stay. B, D European of North American cities, Quebec City. See the massive stone architecture, the heavily fortified Day 11: Au Revoir Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac walls and the charm of Old Quebec City. This after- Catch return flight home from noon enjoy some free time before dinner featuring Cleveland, OH. B

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California National Parks & Las Vegas!

Day 1: Flight into Las Vegas Soaring west across the San Juan National Forest and Grand Canyon arrive in Las Vegas for a 2-night stay at The Golden Nugget located on Fremont Street. D Day 2: Spirited Las Vegas After a gourmet breakfast buffet, you have the option to spend the day in Las Vegas on your own or join us on an optional tour to the Valley of Fire State Park.

For those who choose to tag along, enjoy the beautiful vistas, unique stone formations, ancient trees and 3,000-year-old petroglyphs. Continue our excursion with a visit to Hoover Dam (additional expense). Return to Las Vegas for dinner. B, D Day 3: Death Valley National Park Travel to the ghost town Rhyolite which was once the largest of the gold rush settlements. See the “bottle house” built of thousands of bottles and the Goldwell Open Air Museum featuring life-sized ghost-like disciples! Cross into California to sprawling Death Valley National Park, the largest national park outside Alaska. Embark on a guided tour of the Park with our guide from the Field Institute who will share all the interesting features and stories including Zabriskie Point and Badwater. Our overnight stay puts us right in the center of the Park at the newly remodeled Ranch at Death Valley! Take a swim in a spring fed pool or relax and view the stars which blanket the brilliant sky. B, D Day 4: Wonder Valley Ranch Before departing the park, stop at the stunning Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes and view Stovepipe Wells.

Continue on for a 2-night stay at Wonder Valley Ranch in Stenger, CA, nestled in the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills. Tonight, mosey on over for some delicious ranch “grub” and a historical tour on a horse drawn hayride. B, D

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Day 5: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks After breakfast, it’s time to explore Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, the second and third designated national parks in our country, with our personal guide. These parks are home to giants: immense mountains, deep canyons and huge trees. Take a deep breath of fresh pine air and behold the oldest living thing in the world as you view the General Grant Tree, named the Nation’s Christmas Tree by Calvin Coolidge in 1926. Return to the Ranch for an evening of food and entertainment. B, L, D Day 6: Sugar Pine Train The sounds and scenes from the era of steam powered railroad logging come to life aboard the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. A delicious BBQ lunch is included before travel to El Portal to unpack your bags for a 2-night stay on the western edge of Yosemite featuring rooms overlooking the scenic Merced River. B, L

Per person rates* double $2799 triple/quad $2589 single $3309

* Includes roundtrip airfare from MCI The National Park Service has identified spring as the best time to view the incredible waterfalls in Yosemite Valley amidst spring buds and California poppies! The waterfalls are typically teeming with runoff that occurs from snowmelt.

Day 7: Yosemite Valley Awake to the impressive scenery and travel into the park to the award winning Majestic Lodge Dining Room in the heart of the Park for a gourmet brunch.

Explore the rugged beauty of Yosemite Valley this af- Unique landscape of Death Valley National Park ternoon aboard an open-air tram and discover full views of waterfalls, deep valleys and rock formations including the famous Half Dome!

The views of the Yosemite waterfall in the spring promises a view of spectacular scenery. It’s easy to understand why Yosemite is one of the nation’s most photographed parks! B, L

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Day 8: Central Valley Explore Mariposa, CA’s Old Town with its authentic adobe brick buildings and quaint shopping. Travel to San Mateo, CA to see The Japanese Garden in Central Park. Designed by Nagao Sakurai of the Imperial Palace of Tokyo it is sure to delight the senses with spring blooms! Overnight near the San Francisco Airport. B, D Day 9: Flight home B

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Day 2: Monterey Depart for the magnificent Monterey Peninsula noted as the greatest meeting of land, sea and sky! Travel along the famous 17-mile drive, one of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world including stops at Lone Cypress and Bird Rock. California’s history springs from Missions like the Carmel Mission Basilica. Tour this National Historic Landmark including its original Bell Tower. “Stroll the Row” (Cannery Row) before dinner and heading north to San Francisco. San Francisco Arrive in Fisherman’s Wharf and unpack for a South Lake Tahoe. Overnight in Carson City, NV. B, L 2-night stay at Hotel Zephyr featuring comfortable amenities and easy access to all the wharf offers. B, D Day 5: Step back in Time/California Zephyr Head east on Comstock Highway to Virginia City, Day 3: Streets of San Francisco and More nestled in the eastern slopes of the Virginia Range. ExExplore the hills of San Francisco with a guided tour plore this “gem of the Old West” by walking the plank of the City and discover the architecture, Chinatown, boardwalk and embarking on a narrated V&T Railroad Nob Hill, Ghirardelli Square and many scenic views of steam and diesel train journey to Gold Hill and back. the bay. Walk on one of the world’s most recognizable Arrive Reno, NV late afternoon in time to board Amlandmarks, the Golden Gate Bridge. Cross the bridge trak’s California Zephyr. Full meal service is available into the charming bayside city of Sausalito and savor on your rail excursion. Sleep in your own private roomlunch with views of the Bay. Board the Ferry Boat for ette (see description in sidebar) as you make your way a relaxing cruise across the Bay. Enjoy free time this across the Rockies. B, D evening to explore Fisherman’s Wharf – from street entertainers to unlimited shopping or just relaxing to Day 6: Overnight/Amtrak in Rockies enjoy the incredible western sunset. B, L Wake up to enjoy breakfast on the train in the diner.

Then, sit back and relax as the beauty of the RockDay 4: Napa ies and the Plains pass by your large viewing window.

Travel to beautiful Napa Valley with their rolling hills Head back to the lounge car for a floor to ceiling view and picturesque vineyards that dot the countryside. of the magnificent scenery that unfolds. Enjoy breakEnjoy a behind the scenes winery tour, tasting & picfast, lunch and dinner in the diner during this unbelievnic lunch under their 250-year old oak tree at V. Satable journey. Your room steward will help prepare your tui Winery in Napa, which was awarded 3 accolades cabin for your evening as you ride the rails. B, L, D in 2015 including Winery of the Year as it celebrated its 130th anniversary. Head east into the Sierra FootDay 7: Train/Return Home hills for leisure time to enjoy the dramatic landscape of Enjoy breakfast on the train before arriving in Osceola, Iowa. Board 2 OR ID WY motorOsceola the NE coach and Napa Reno NV IA Winery share memoSausalito Virginia MO ries and pic1 City Golden Gate UT CO KS Carson Bridge Kansas tures with new City City friends before Flight into arriving home San Francisco 1 2 Highlight First night this evening. B Salinas

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Located on the upper or lower level. No in-room toilet or shower Optional Upgrade: Superliner Bedrooms: Ideal for two passengers, but can accommodate three (two passengers must share the lower berth). Each room has a large sofa with two individually reclining sections, and a reclining easy chair.

At night, the sofa converts to a comfortable bed, and an upper berth folds down from above. All Superliner Bedrooms feature private, self-enclosed restrooms with toilet, sink and shower. And are on the upper level of our double-decker Superliner train cars. $600 per person based on double occ.

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Day 1: Flight west Fly into Salt Lake City, UT for dinner and an overnight stay. D

followed by seats at the high-enMay 29-June 6, 2018 ergy Cody Nite Rodeo, a nightly favorite of locals since 1938! B,D Per person rates* Day 6: Cody, WY Depart Cody this morning and begin our trek to Rapid City, SD. Along the route, we will pass through the beautiful Bighorn Mountains and see Devil’s Tower.

Get comfortable for a 2-night stay in Rapid City at the newly renovated Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn this evening. B, D

Day 2: Jackson, WY Board the coach and travel north along scenic highways into historic Jackson for leisure time to explore Jackson Square, located in the heart of Jackson, WY. B,D Grand Tetons

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This was one of our best tours! ExcelDay 3: Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons Day 7: Rapid City, SD Head north to Moose, Wyoming to embark on a scenic A local guide will take us to visit Mount Rushmore, lent!! float on the Snake River with the Grand Tetons as the backdrop and a narration about the region’s wildlife, history, and geology. Follow your nose towards the aromatic campfire smoke to savor a good old fashioned Dornan’s Chuckwagon lunch. Keep your eye out for buffalo as we enter Yellowstone and travel through the park. Enjoy the scenic wonders before we unpack for a 2-night stay at the Kelly Inn in West Yellowstone. B, L

Crazy Horse Monument and the Black Hills. Travel to Custer State Park featuring 71,000 acres of unspoiled land, pristine lakes and roaming buffalo. Enjoy a Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour into one of the largest herds of bison in North America. Enjoy lunch in the historic State Game Lodge where Presidents Eisenhower and Coolidge dined. B, L Day 8: The Badlands Heading east to Nebraska, explore the Badlands of South Dakota as the sun rises and illuminates the geologic formations. A quirky and delicious lunch at the famous Wall Drug Store is planned and a stop at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD before arriving at the Delta Hotel South Sioux City Riverfront for dinner and an overnight stay. B, D

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Bring your cameras and be prepared to enjoy the best of Yellowstone today with our own guide. Old Faithful! Geysers! Paint Pots! All in all, a day of geological wonders and plenty of wildlife. Enjoy dinner in the Old Faithful Inn this evening and time to explore the area afterwards. The Old Faithful Inn is one of the few remaining log hotels in the United States. Highlights include the 65-foot ceiling in the lobby and the rhyolite fireplace. B, D Day 5: Cody, WY Take in the eastern Yellowstone Park views before arriving in Cody, WY a city full of western adventure. Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West before checking into the comfortable Cody Cowboy Village, a luxury log cabin lodging located in Cody with all rooms attractively appointed with a cowboy/ western flair. This is the real thing... real log cabins with open beam ceilings.

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Day 2: Hatteras National Seashore Travel along the National Seashore, pausing to view Bodie Island Lighthouse on our way to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. At 203 feet, Hatteras is the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States. Tour the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum built to honor and preserve the history of over 2,000 shipwrecks. A delightful evening of outdoor drama awaits during The Lost Colony, Paul Green’s story of America’s first English colony. Decide for yourself what happened to this mysterious colony which vanished without a trace. B, D Day 3: Coastal Aviation Journey to Kitty Hawk where on Dec. 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers achieved the first powered airplane flight. Explore the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, home to one of the largest collections of WWI and WWII era aircraft. Enjoy a “glory days of military aviation aircrafts” tour including their WWI and German Cottbus hangers. Cross under and over Chesapeake Bay, to Ocean City, MD and unpack your bags for a 3-night stay at the Victorian Dunes Manor Hotel, where each room features a private ocean front balcony! B, L Day 4: Ocean City Awaken to the smells and sounds of the ocean! Visit Assateague Island State Park, known as the “edge of the continent” for a wildlife tour and a chance to see the Chincoteague Horses and Assateague Lighthouse.

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and Crumpets. Enjoy leisure time to walk the iconic and awardwinning wood plank Boardwalk buzzing with excitement before dinner at Harrison’s Harbor Watch overlooking Assateague Island. B, D Day 5: Ocean City For the early riser, take in the glorious sunrise while walking the beach. This morning is yours to do as you wish. Ride the tram up the boardwalk, visit the museums, shop or

simply people watch! This afternoon, board a 65’ boat for a narrated nature cruise of the Sinepuxent Bay, the barrier island shores and the Atlantic Ocean hoping to spot a dolphin or two followed by a delicious dinner – “OC style”. B, D

June 1-7, 2018 Per person rates* double $2099 triple/quad $1914 single $2588

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Featuring a 3-night oceanfront stay in historic Ocean City, Maryland. Are you close to visiting all 50 states? This tour includes a visit to a sometimes overlooked state - Delaware!

Day 6: Delaware Travel to the first state to ratify the US constitution – Delaware. Visit Cape Henlopen State Park with a local expert and continue to Lewes, DE, a community founded in 1631 as the “first town in the first state” and visit one of only 17 remaining lightships, the Lightship Overfalls designated a National Historic Landmark.

Board the Cape May Ferry to relax on the sun deck or Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in the salon area while makCombine this tour with ing our way across the mouth of the Delaware River Cape Cod (June departo New Jersey. Arrive in Philadelphia for an overnight ture) on page 15 and stay. B, L Day 7: Fly home from Philadelphia B

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Day 3: Manhattan and Broadway Explore New York City with a local guide. Spend the day exploring Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center and the unique neighborhoods of Greenwich Village and Chinatown in lower Manhattan. You will see it all! After dinner at Trattoria Trecolori, a Sunrise favorite, head to The Great White Way to catch the hit Broadway musical Come From Away. B, D Day 4: Queens and Brooklyn Journey to Flushing Meadows Park, home of the 1940 and 1964 World’s Fairs and the annual US Open Tennis tournament, to explore the Queens Museum. The Museum features works by Salvador Dali, an impres-

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sive Tiffany Glass collection and the Panorama of New York City, an incredible room-sized scale model of the 2016 Boroughs of NYC five boroughs. A local guide will show us the highlights of Brooklyn including the Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Army Plaza, Coney Island, Prospect Park, and charming 19th century row houses in historic Park Slope.

Did you know that if Brooklyn was a city unto itself, it Did you know? would be the 3rd most populous in the US? (After Los - Manhattan is the oldest Angeles and Chicago) B, L and the most denselypopulated of the five borDay 5: NYC and 9/11 Memorial oughs of New York City The morning is your free time to explore New York - The northernmost of the City on your own. Our hotel is located just a short walk 5 boroughs got its name from many NYC highlights and multiple subway stops. from the Bronck family You may choose to hop on the ferry to Elwho settled there in the lis Island and the Statue of Liberty, visit the early 17th century. Over MET or Top of the Rock, or do a little shoptime The Bronck’s (farm) ping on 5th Ave. This afternoon, a visit to turned into The Bronx. the poignant 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero - Queens is the largest in is planned. Ascend to the top of the tallest area, but has the second building in the Western Hemisphere, the largest in population.

One World Observatory at One World Trade Center, for an incredible panoramic view of the city. After dinner at Fraunces Tavern, NYC’s oldest surviving building and once HQ for General George Washington, board the Staten Island Ferry for a scenic ride across Upper New York Bay to Staten Island for the night. B, D Day 6: Return home Catch a return flight home. B

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Day 1: Fly into Boston Fly into Boston for dinner and a 2-night stay. D Day 2: Boston Join our local guide for a full day of exploring historic downtown Boston.

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B, D Day 4: Cape Cod Experience Cape Cod during a guided tour with our local expert. Experience the history of the Kennedy family during our tour of Hyannis, including a stop at their summer parish. Enjoy a scenic drive through centuries of Cape Cod history, past windmills, lighthouses, the Cape Cod National Seashore and more. Enjoy free

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time to explore “Land’s End,” Provincetown, an artists/fishermen village filled with unique shops and galleries. B, D

Per person rates* double $2099 triple/quad $1916 single $2555 Day 5: Martha’s Vineyard or

Nantucket Board the ferry for a ride to the timeless and enchanting Martha’s Vineyard (June departure) Highlight or Nantucket (August deparTour route ture). Accompanied by a local guide, experience each island’s Flight route history and treasures during full-day tours with some free time to explore at leisure. After the return ferry ride, end the evening with a delicious lobster dinner. B, D Day 6: Newport, RI Visit the coastal town of Newport, RI, the onetime summer home of America’s millionaires. Tour one of these opulent “cottages”, The Breakers, a symbol of the Vanderbilt family’s social and financial preeminence during the turn of the century America. Enjoy some free time in historic downtown before an overnight stay in Hartford, CT area. B, D

Day 2: Chicago Enjoy a morning of leisure to browse Galena’s quaint, 19th-century Main Street, filled with more than 100 storefronts, art galleries, and antique stores. After lunch at Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub, continue to Chicago for a 2-night stay at the newly-renovated SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown-River North, located just blocks away from Magnificent Mile, the theater district, and Navy Pier. B, L Day 3: Hamilton Join our local expert for a guided tour of the best of the Windy City. Visit the city’s crown jewel, Millennium Park, for a photo stop at the famed “Bean” sculpture, learn about the history and architecture of the Gold Coast neighborhood and the Loop, and more. Enjoy

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Old Faithful! Geysers! Paint Pots!

All in all, a day of geological wonders and plenty of wildlife. Enjoy dinner in the Old Faithful Inn this evening and time to explore the area afterwards. The Old Faithful Inn is one of the few remaining log hotels in the United States. Highlights include the 65- foot ceiling in the lobby and the rhyolite fireplace. B, D

Day 2: Rapid City, SD Explore the Badlands of South Dakota today and enjoy dinner at the famous Wall Drug Store. Get comfortable for a 2-night stay in Rapid City at the popular Comfort Grand Tetons Suites where each room is your personal suite. B, D

Day 7: Jackson, WY Head south to Moose, Wyoming and follow your nose towards the aromatic campfire smoke to savor a good old fashioned Dornan’s Chuckwagon lunch. Next, enjoy a scenic float on the Snake River with the Grand Tetons as the backdrop and a narration about the region’s wildlife, history, and geology. Continue into historic Jackson for leisure time to explore Jackson Square, located in the heart of Jackson, WY. B, L

Day 3: Rapid City, SD A local guide will take us to visit Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument and the Black Hills. Travel to Custer State Park featuring 71,000 acres of unspoiled land, pristine lakes and roaming buffalo. Enjoy a Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour into one of the largest herds of bison in North America. Enjoy lunch in the historic State Game Lodge where Presidents Eisenhower and Coolidge dined. B, L

Day 8: Grand Tetons - Salt Lake City, UT Day 4: Cody, WY After a leisurely morning in Jackson, board the coach Depart Rapid City this morning and begin our trek to and travel south along scenic highways into Salt Lake Cody, WY. Along the route, we will see Devil’s Tower City. This evening, we will savor a farewell dinner and and pass through the beautiful Big Horn Mountains. an overnight stay at the DoubleTree hotel where you Tonight, we will relax in the comforts of Cody Cow- are greeted with a warm cookie! B, D boy Village, a luxury log cabin lodging located in Cody with all rooms attractively appointed with a cowboy/ Day 9: Return home western flair. This is the real thing...real log cabins Fly home from Salt Lake City. B with open beam ceilings. Cody is surrounded by scenic mountains to be enjoyed from the chairs on your cabin’s porch. Dinner and entertainND ment at the acclaimed Cody Cattle ComFirst night MT pany this evening. B, D West Last night Day 5: Yellowstone National Park Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West before traveling into Yellowstone Park. Explore the Norris Geyser Basin, the hottest and most changeable thermal area in Yellowstone. Discover information about the geothermal features at the Museum and take a leisurely stroll on one of the trails.

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Day 1: Hays, KS Celebrate 4th of July in the Rocky Mountains! Begin the journey west with dinner at a Sunrise favorite, Gella’s Diner, and overnight stay in Hays, KS. D Day 2: Loveland, CO Get your first glimpse of the Bull rider at rodeo mountains when we arrive in Loveland, CO for a four-night stay at the full-service Embassy Suites Hotel & Spa, with spacious all-suite rooms featuring a private bedroom and separate living room. B, D Day 3: Greeley Stampede After a morning of leisure at the hotel or shopping at the Loveland outlet stores, travel to Greeley to explore the Colorado Model Railroad Museum, located on the mainline of the Union Pacific Railroad. Then it’s time to saddle up for the 97th Annual Greeley Stampede, Colorado’s premier western celebration! Experience one of the top five rodeo events in the world, the finals of the PRCA Stampede Rodeo competition, from our shaded, clubhouse seats. Enjoy a catered dinner while watching top cowboys and cowgirls competing for the prestigious Stampede title. B, D

Experience the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the country’s most accessible national parks, during a full-day guided tour. Keep an eye out for big game as we drive along Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous paved highway in the United States, and enjoy lunch at Grand Lake Lodge. Stop at the Alpine Visitor Center, located at an elevation of 11,796 feet, for breathtaking views. Enjoy an evening of leisure exploring downtown Estes Park, CO. B, L Day 6: Boulder Head south to Boulder for a private tour and tasting at Celestial Seasonings tea factory located on Sleepytime Drive. Enjoy lunch at the foot of Boulder’s iconic Flatiron peaks when we dine at the Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark. Explore one of the nation’s largest private collections of western art at the Leanin’ Tree Museum and Sculpture Garden before continuing to Denver, CO for an overnight stay. B, L, Hot Apps Day 7: Kansas Bid farewell to Colorado as we travel through Kansas for an overnight stay. B, D

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In New Denver, the Nikkei Internment Centre tells the the World War II story of 22,000 Japanese Canadians who were moved into isolated camps. Return to the hotel for dinner. B, D Day 4: Queen City of the Kootenays Continue the exploration of the scenic Selkirk Loop in “Queen City” Nelson to visit the Blaylock Mansion, one of the finest examples of Tudor architecture in western Canada and the perfect spot to enjoy a guided walk in the gardens. Board the restored Streetcar #23, built in 1906, for a trolley ride along the lakefront! A local historian joins us during lunch at Nelson’s famous Hume Hotel, a historical landmark opened in 1898.

Board the Kootenay Lake Ferry for a relaxing cruise from Balfour to the village of Crawford Bay. Filled with unique artisan shops (including the Harry Potter broom maker!), galleries and restaurants, it’s the ideal spot for a leisurely evening visit. B, L Day 5: Okanagan Valley

Travel west through the picturesque southern Okanagan Valley to surprising Kelowna. Because of the perfect climate for growing grapes, over 40 wineries dot the landscape including Summerhill Winery where we will enjoy a tour and tasting.

After dinner, unpack for 2 nights in Kelowna. B, D

July 3-10, 2018 Per person rates* double $2469 triple/quad $2213 single $3134

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Featuring an amazing 280-mile scenic loop in Washington, Idaho and British Columbia encircling the Selkrik Mountain Range. It’s America’s only picturesque Two-Nation Vacation on a multi-national scenic loop!

Day 6: Kelowna This morning, take time to walk down to the waterfront for a leisurely stroll along the gorgeous lakeside.

Smell the lavender as we approach the Okanagan Lavender and Herb farm before a local guide provides an overview of the history and city highlights of Kelowna. Tonight, board Kelowna Boat Cruises for a dinner cruise on Okanagan Lake that tours around the Citypark, under the William Bennett Bridge and back Combine this tour with Yellowstone on page for a picture perfect shot of the cityscape. B, D

16 or Pacific Northwest on page 19 and Day 7: Osoyoos In southern Okanagan Valley arrive in Osoyoos for a take $400 off the comvisit to the NK’MIP (“in-ka-meep”) Cultural Centre to bined per person rate! learn about the rich living culture of the Okanagan First Nation and Canada’s only true desert with a private walk and snake demonstration! Can you smell the sage and pine forests during our walk?

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Mountains while floating on the Bow River with experienced river guides. This leisurely float offers excellent opportunities to view beaver, elk, and osprey complete with up close views of Three Sisters Mountain and some of the tallest peaks in the Rockies Front range. Arrive for a 2-night stay at Rundlestone Lodge, conveniently located in downtown Banff. B, D

Day 2: Boeing Tour & Vancouver, BC Enjoy a guided tour of the world’s largest building by volume, the Boeing Factory. Cross the border into Canada and join our local guide for a tour of the bustling British Columbia seaport city of Vancouver.

Check in for a 2-night stay at the four-diamond River Rock Casino Resort, overlooking the Fraser River. B, D

Stube Restaurant. Cross back into the United States and unpack for a 2-night stay in Kalispell, Montana. B, Combine this tour with L

International Selkirk Loop on page 18 and Day 8: Glacier National Park Board the narrated “red bus jammers” for a journey take $400 off the comalong the Going-to-the-Sun-Road, the only road that bined per person rate! crosses Glacier National Park. Enjoy the fresh air and views of Glacier’s pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains and spectacular lakes. After lunch in the park, enjoy an afternoon of leisure to experience the laid-back western vibe in Whitefish, MT. B, L

Day 5: Bow River Float Trip and Banff, Alberta Travel through Rogers Pass, Glacier and Yoho National Parks into Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest national park. Enjoy the grandeur of the Canadian Rocky

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The Rocky Mountains roll on for a thousand miles with snowcapped peaks, thick forests and clear glacial lakes. Banff was the first of the Canadian Rockies’ National Parks established in Day 7: Kootenay National Park, BC 1885. Join us as we Travel through Kootenay National Park, filled with icy mountain rivers and steamy hot springs, to Radium explore this incredibly Hot Springs, BC for a European luncheon at Helna’s majestic region.

Day 4: Revelstoke, BC Journey along the scenic Trans-Canada Highway to the inland mountains of British Columbia for an overnight stay nestled between the crystal clear waters of Three Valley Lake and sheer cliffs of the Monashee Mountains in Revelstoke. Learn about the history of the Canadian Pacific Railway and its role in building Canada as a nation when you visit the Revelstoke Railway Museum. B, D

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Per person rates* double $3759 triple/quad $3376 single $4724

Day 6: Athabasca Glacier Join our local guide for a scenic journey north on the Icefield Parkway into Jasper National Park. Experience the azure blue waters of the glacier-fed Peyto Lake and explore the most photographed spot in the Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience during a “snow coach” trek onto the surface of Athabasca Glacier, part of the largest icefield in the Canadian Rockies. B, D

Day 3: Vancouver Island, BC Ferry over to Vancouver Island and experience an explosion of color at the world-famous Butchart Gardens, featuring 55 acres of stunning and meticulously kept gardens. Enjoy lunch overlooking the beautiful rose garden before an afternoon of leisure to explore British Columbia’s capital city, Victoria, with an ocean or mountain vista around every corner. B, L

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America’s First Capital Cities

Featuring Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York City Day 1: Washington,DC Fly into Washington DC and check into the award-winning Gaylord National Resort, a waterfront property in National Harbor featuring a stunning 19-story glass atrium and sweeping views of the Potomac River. Retreat to your luxurious accommodations to prepare for a “capital” adventure! D

a local guide. Visit Independence National Historical Park featuring the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. See Christ Church, founded in 1695, which hosted revolutionary-era leaders and colonial members in the early days of our nation along with Betsy Ross’s home. Enjoy dinner at the City Tavern and overnight in Philly. B, D

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July 22-28, 2018 Per person rates* double $2399 triple/quad $2287 single $2644

* Includes roundtrip airfare from MCI

Day 2: Washington DC Enjoy an in depth tour with a local guide and stand where global events have taken shape. Spend time at the Smithsonian, the world’s largest museum complex, to explore at leisure. B, D

Day 5: MAR and Broadway Visit the Museum of American Revolution (MAR) and immerse yourself in the early road to independence through interactive galleries and recreated historical scenes. This new museum, opened in 2017, is receiving Day 3: Washington, DC accolades as a premier attraction! Continue north to Arrive at George Washington’s Mount Vernon to tour New York City and check into a midtown Manhattan Museum of American one of the most iconic homes in America. Take in the hotel for a two-night stay. Dine at upscale Trattoria Revolution beautiful scenery along the Potomac River as we em- Trecolori, a Sunrise Traveler favorite restaurant, before Encompassing 118,000 bark on a narrated cruise aboard a luxury yacht up settling into reserved seats for the hit Broadway musi- square feet, the space the river to DC. Visit the Newseum, an interactive cal Come From Away. B, D holds an expansive collecmuseum exploring communication and its relation to tion of art, manuscripts current events throughout history. Dinner at Tony and Day 6: New York City Tour and printed works from Explore New York City, which briefly seved as our na- the nation’s Revolutionary Joe’s Seafood Place before returning to resort. B, D tion’s capital from 1789-1790, with a local guide. Period. It also displays a Day 4: Philadelphia Spend the day exploring Central Park, St. Patrick’s Ca- range of objects gathered Upon arrival in Philadelphia, explore our first nation’s thedral, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center and visiting from and pertaining to the Capital at “America’s most historic square mile’s” with the unique areas of Little Italy and Chinatown in lower Revolutionary War, includManhattan. A highlight of ing British, French and the tour will be a visit to American weapons used in poignant 9/11 Memorial at battle and personal diaries Ground Zero and admis- written in camp.

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Shores of Lake Superior Part 4 of 5 Great Lakes Series

Day 1: Grand Rapids, MI Our journey to the largest freshwater lake in North America, Lake Superior, begins with a flight to Michigan for dinner and overnight stay in Grand Rapids. D Day 2: Sault Sainte Marie Travel to the Northern Gateway to Canada, historic Sault Sainte Marie, MI. Experience one of the largest waterway traffic systems on earth during an afternoon cruise through the Soo Locks. Continue across the Canadian border for an overnight stay along the St. Mary’s River in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario. B, D. Day 3: Lake Superior Provincial Park Enjoy a spectacular scenic drive along the coast of Lake Superior, frequently named as one of the “Top Ten Drives” in Canada. Delight in the beauty of northern Ontario’s wilderness when you visit Lake Superior Provincial Park. Continue along the shoreline to Wawa, ON for a stop at the 125-foot-high waterfall, Scenic High Falls, flowing from Magpie River to Lake Superior. Unpack for a 2-night stay on the western shore of Lake Superior in the City of Thunder Bay. B, D Day 4: Explore Thunder Bay Join our local expert for guided tour of Thunder Bay, the largest city on Lake Superior and protected by a famed “Sleeping Giant.” Visit Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park before a delicious lunch at a local favorite.

Continue with our guide to Eagle Canyon Adventures and walk across the canyon via Canada’s longest suspension bridge. Learn about the powers of Ontario’s native purple gemstone during a guided tour of the Eagle Canyon

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Per person rates* double $2349 Day 5: Grand Portage, MN Continue your journey along the shoreline to Grand triple/quad $2194 Portage, MN. Board the Sea Hunter III for a scenic single $2852 cruise past the imposing Rock of Ages Lighthouse to * Includes Isle Royal National Park, a remote island cluster in the roundtrip airfare Lake. Enjoy the afternoon to explore this car-free wil- from MCI derness of forests and lakes, where moose and wolves roam. Return to the mainland for dinner and overnight stay surrounded by Minnesota’s north woods at Grand Portage Lodge. B, D Day 6: Lighthouses and Waterfalls Travel along the north shore of Lake Superior to visit the most photographed lighthouse Split Rock Lighthouse in the U.S., Split Rock Lighthouse. Experience the history and technology behind 1000 watts of ship-stopping power during a tour of this signature Minnesota landmark. Experience the thunderous roar of the Upper, Middle and Lower Falls of the Gooseberry River as it plummets through the rocky gorge. Arrive in Duluth, MN for a narrated sightseeing cruise. Learn about Duluth’s hardworking harbor and the history of Lake Superior while enjoying panoramic views of the North Shore. Unpack for a 2-night stay. B, D

Did you know?

Lake Superior is not only the largest of the Great Lakes; it is the largest body of fresh water on Earth. Situated on the northern edge of Wisconsin, Lake Superior extends from the upper peninsula Day 7: Duluth of Michigan north to OnJoin our local expert for a guided city tour includ- tario, Canada, and reaches ing Duluth’s iconic Aerial Lift Bridge and Lakewalk. west to the eastern edge Tour the Great Lakes Aquarium, featuring animals of Minnesota. and habitats within the Great Lake Basin, including North America’s largest sturgeon touch tank. Enjoy an afternoon of leisure on Duluth’s famed Canal Park, filled with quaint shops, galleries and cafes. B, L Day 8: Return home Travel to Minneapolis/St. Paul for our return flight home. B

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Canadian Rockies & Glacier Park Day 1: Flight Fly to Spokane, WA to begin this scenic adventure. D Day 2: Flathead Valley Tucked into the northwest corner of Montana, the Flathead Valley features a mild climate protected by mountain ranges and lakes. Visit Kalispell’s famed National Historic Registry Conrad Mansion and learn how Mr. Conrad, a southerner, made his fortune. Be sure to see the guest room where Teddy Roosevelt slept! Enjoy Montana’s warm western hospitality at dinner before unpacking for a 2-night stay in Kalispell. B, D Day 3: Glacier National Park Glacier National Park is a must see as a partner in the International Peace Park. Board the “Red Jammers” and embark on the Mountain Majesty Tour which follows the glacially carved valleys into the heart of Glacier National Park on the Going-to-the-Sun Road and onto the top of the Continental Divide at Logan Pass.

After lunch in the park, enjoy the fresh air and views of Glacier’s pristine forests, alpine meadows and rugged mountains while traveling to Whitefish to experience its western vibe. B, L

July 24-Aug. 1, 2018 Per person rates* double $3439 triple/quad $3099 single $4318

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Rundlestone Lodge River for a different perspective of Banff National Park and its ecology. This relaxing float allows time to enjoy the grandeur of the Canadian Rocky Mountains while looking for beaver, elk, osprey and more! B, L Day 6: Banff National Park Traveling through Banff National Park, visit Lake Louise, the most photographed spot in the Canadian Rockies. Take time to walk to the edge of the Lake for a picture and a gourmet 4-star lunch in the hotel. Then it’s on to Jasper for a 2-night stay at the Sawridge Inn, a property which offers premier lodging in the midst of the vast, unspoiled grandeur of 4,200 square mile Jasper Park, Canada’s largest park. B, L

Day 4: Banff Cross the international border into Kootenay Nation- Day 7: Jasper al Park where scenic views of mountain rivers and hot Explore the many features of Jasper National Park springs dot the landscape. Savor a European lunch highlighted by Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon in Radium Hot Springs before continuing to Banff to and the history of this 100 year old charming mounexperience the spectain village of Jasper with our personal Jasper tacular Canadian guide. Board the the Jasper aerial Sky2 Rocky Mountains Tram to soar up 7,470 feet for eagleand the small-town eye majestic views of the mountains, Athabasca charm that Banff ofGlacier valleys and river. Don’t forget your fers. After dinner, camera! This evening, try star viewing unpack your bags in this unique setting where the RockBanff for a 2-night stay at Calgary ies act as a natural shield from the glow 2 First night 1 the premier Rundleof neighboring cities. B, L Last night Fairmont stone Lodge conBanff Springs veniently located in Overnight Hotel Day 8: Athabasca Glacier downtown Banff. B, Highlight Enjoy a snow-coach ride on an all-terL rain Ice Explorer across the surface of Tour route BC the Athabasca Glacier. Take a picture at Flight route Day 5: Scenic Float the azure blue Peyto Lake with the CaExperience Banff nadian Rockies in the backdrop. Conwith a professional tinue south to Calgary for a farewell Kalispell local expert. Savor dinner and an overnight stay. B, D 2 Glacier lunch at the 4-star National Park Spokane 1 Fairmont Banff Day 9: Return flight home from CalSprings Hotel and gary B embark on a scenic float trip on the Bow

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Explore the Rockies cities of Calgary, Banff, Jasper, Waterton Park in Canada and America’s Glacier National Park all in one fantastic tour during the most delightful season of the year!

Combine this tour with Idaho on page 25 and take $400 off the combined per person rate!

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We were looking for a no hassle trip to places we always wanted to see, like Banff. You delivered exactly what we wanted on the tour.

Really enjoyed it and a good value!.

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- Connie & Bruce D. 2016 Canadian Rockies & Glacier Park

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New York Encore

Day 1: New York City Center for an incredible panoramCatch a flight to New ic view of the city.

York City and check D into our hotel, the Belvedere, a hidden Day 2: New York jewel in the heart of City the theater district Each morning, that was built during dine at a local the 1920’s Art Deco diner to start your period. Located a litday. Enjoy a local tle over a block away guided tour of the from Times Square, most important our centrally located borough of New hotel provides an exYork City, Manhatcellent starting point to explore NYC. This tan. See Central afternoon, visit the 9/11 Memorial in New York City Park, Rockefeller poignant 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Ascend to the Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Chinatown, and much top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, more! The guide will provide insight into New York’s the new One World Observatory at One World Trade character and people, enhancing your NYC experience. Enjoy orchestra seating for the hit Broadway musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical which Bronx tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom. B, D

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Day 3: New York City Like a real New Yorker, we will take the subway downtown to Battery Park to take the ferry to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. This afternoon is yours to explore as you please. Shop Madison Avenue, rise to the top of the Empire State Building, visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art and more.

Your options are unlimited and your Sunrise Tour Manager will be available to help you chart a course for an exciting New York afternoon (cost of afternoon activities not included). B, D

July 28-31, 2018 Per person rates* double $1599 triple/quad $1467 single $1937 * Includes roundtrip airfare from MCI

Combine this tour with Bar Harbor on page 24 and take $400 off the combined rate!

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I had a fantastic first tour experience with Sunrise tours and met some wonderful new friends.

I can hardly wait to pick out the next tour.

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Brad H., 2017 NY Encore

Day 4: Return Home Take a short early morning walk to Rockefeller Center to catch NBC’s Today Show live or over to Times Square (optional) before a return flight home. B

Fly Mystery Have you ever been on your way to the airport, but not known where you’re flying? Join us for some adventure as we embark on a fly mystery tour!

August 1-4 2018 Per person rates* double $999 triple/quad $918 single $1193 * Includes roundtrip airfare from MCI

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Bar Harbor & the Canadian Maritime Provinces

Day 1: Fly to Boston area Board a flight for Boston and travel north to central Maine for a one-night stay. D

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August 2-11, 2018 Per person rates* double $3159 triple/quad $2883 single $3846 * Includes roundtrip flight from MCI

Combine this tour with NY Encore on page 23 and take $400 off the combined rate or combine with Newfoundland on page 28 and take $450 off the combined rate!

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This is one of the best organized trips I have been on!

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- Beth O. 2017 Bar Harbor & the Canadian Maritime Provinces

Day 9: Peggy’s Cove and Hailfax Today is full of history and fun so bring your cameras and sunglasses! This morning, make the journey to picturesque Peggy’s Cove to visit the rustic charm of this famous fishing village and lighthouse. A local guide will lead us back to Halifax to explore its legacy and charm. B, D Day 10: Flight home from Halifax, NS After a leisurely breakfast, take in the scenic Maritime sights one more time before boarding your flight home. B Lobster boats on Prince Edward Island

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Scenic Idaho

Day 1: Coeur d’Alene Fly to Spokane, WA and travel to scenic Coeur d’Alene, ID for a two-night stay. D

Day 2: Wallace Join the “Prime Minister of Wallace” for a guided tour of Idaho’s historic Silver Valley. Tour the oldest standing building in Idaho, the Cataldo Mission. Descend into the historic Sierra Silver mine with retired miners and experience the actual methods of hard-rock mining. End the evening with a gourmet dinner and sunset cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene. B, D Day 3: Lewiston Travel south into the Lewis-Clark Valley, located at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers, to the most inland seaport on the West Coast, Lewiston. Experience the history of the indigenous tribe and Lewis and Clark during a visit to the Nez Perce Museum.

Enjoy a winery tour and tasting at Lindsay Creek Vineyards, recipients of the 2017 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Agriculture. Overnight stay in Lewiston. B, D Day 4: Hells Canyon Explore the deepest river gorge in North America, Hells Canyon, during a full-day scenic jet boat ride on the white waters of the Snake River. Venture through the wild river section and natural preserve area for a picnic stop and swim on the beach. Enchanted by the views and curious history of the canyon, this will be a safe adventure never to be forgotten. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay on the banks of the Salmon River at

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Day 5: McCall Take a scenic drive through the mountains of Central Idaho to McCall, home to the state’s Smokejumper Base. Learn how these highly-skilled wildland firefighters help protect the country’s natural resources during a guided tour. Continue to the state’s capital, Boise, for a 2-night stay. B, D

August 4-13, 2018 Per person rates* double $2948 triple/quad $2684 single $3609

* Includes roundtrip airfare from MCI

Combine this tour with Canadian Rockies on Day 6: Boise Join our local expert for a guided tour of Boise including page 22 and take $400 the Old Penitentiary, the Depot and the Old Fort. After off the combined per lunch at a local favorite, explore the fascinating world person rate! of raptors during a guided tour of the World Center for Birds of Prey, including a live bird presentation and chance to meet falcons, hawks, eagles, and owls.

Enjoy an evening of leisure in downtown Boise.

B, L Day 7: Bruneau Sand Dunes Visit the spectacular Bruneau Sand Dunes, North America’s highest single- Coeur d’Alene Lake structured sand dune, rising 470 feet above small lakes in the high desert. Experience the thunder of the Snake River rushing over 212 foot-high Shoshone Falls, known as the “Niagara of the West.” Unpack for a 2-night stay in Twin Falls. B, D

Day 8: Craters of the Moon Learn about the Perrine Bridge, standing 486 feet above the Snake River Canyon and a world-famous spot for BASE jumpers. Get a chance to walk across the bridge and see a live demonstration from a local BASE jumper (weather permitting). Visit Craters of the Moon National Monument, a vast ocean of lava flows, for a chance to explore this weird and scenic landscape. B, L Day 9: Salt Lake City Explore the shores of the Great Salt Lake during an afternoon visit to Antelope Lake State Park. Step back in time at the historic Fielding Garr Ranch and watch for free-ranging bison, mule deer and bighorn sheep.

Continue to Salt Lake City for dinner and overnight stay. B, D Day 10: Fly home Fly home from Salt Lake City. B

The state of Idaho is so much more than its “famous potatoes.” Rivers, mountains and farmland dominate the landscape and we look forward to helping you discover the state’s beauty. Begin your journey near the panhandle filled with emerald green hillsides, timbered mountains and pristine lakes. See the jagged peaks covering Central Idaho and explore the continent’s deepest river gorge.

Complete your journey in the Snake River Plain, with its wideopen vistas, irrigated farm lands and vibrant cities forming the character of Southern Idaho.

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Explore the Kabetogama Lake visitor center and take a walk to the Lake’s edge with eye out for Walleye or Northern Pike. With passports in hand, travel to Fort Frances, ON for a 2-night stay at La Place RendezVous Hotel with rooms overlooking Rainy Lake. Perhaps catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights! B, D Day 3: Voyageurs National Park Board our private, narrated charter boat and navigate Rainy Lake as we search the inner channel for active eagle nests, view a commercial fishing camp and see relics of the 1890’s gold mine. What a unique way to see a National Park! After lunch at historic Kettle Falls Hotel return by boat to the Visitor Center and our hotel where you can stroll the walking path along the lake beneath starry skies. B, L Day 4: Winnipeg, Manitoba Heading west, enjoy the picturesque views of peaceful bays and unspoiled wilderness to Kenora, ON, considered the gateway city to Canada’s west. Visit Lake of the Woods Museum to get a better understanding of the diverse immigrant and native culture impact on the area. Continue to Winnipeg for a 3-night stay at the premier Delta by Marriott Hotel located in the heart of downtown. B, D

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Day 5: Folklorama Discover Winnipeg’s rich historic past on a guided city Per person rates* tour. Learn about Winnipeg’s French Quarter, the Ex- double $1999 change District, and visit the Canadian Museum for triple/quad $1815 Human Rights for an immersive journey through hu- single $2446 man rights around the globe. This evening, experience * Includes outgothe renowned Folklorama, an around-the-world mul- ing flight from MCI ticultural event. With a guide, visit 3 cultural pavilions on our VIP progressive/cultural dinner Lake of Woods experience with tradiMB Winnipeg the ON Museum tional attire, delicious 3 cuisine, and exciting Folklorama Voyageurs Fort entertainment! B, D National

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IA This afternoon is at leisure. Relax at the hotel, explore the city on your own or join your Tour Manager for a visit to Fort Gibraltor, a historical site featuring colorful characters living to the beat of 1815.

This evening, enjoy another exciting VIP Folklorama experience It is a multi-cultural festival with 3 more cultural venues to enjoy celebrating the heritage of a guided tour, savor a meal and tap countries from around the your toes to world-class entertain- world. Experience the difment. B, D ferent cultures with song,

What is a Folkorama?

dance, food and history Day 7: Sioux City, IA presented by people from Travel back across the international those nations who now reborder with memories of a unique side in Winnipeg. national park and a lively capital city. Overnight in Sioux City, IA. B, D Day 8: Return home B Iconic bridge in Winnipeg

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Lewis & Clark’s Journey of Discovery

Day 1: Sioux City, NE Our journey begins today with a visit to the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to get a glimpse of the more than 300 flora and fauna discoveries made by explorers. Continue north to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center before overnight in S. Sioux City, NE along the Missouri River. D

Day 6: Great Falls, MT The Expedition took 32 days to portage equipment and canoes around five formidable falls in the area. Learn more about this challenge on our visit to the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and the portage sites, followed by a visit to American western artist C. M. Russell’s Museum. B, D

Day 2: Chamberlain, SD Travel into South Dakota, capture views at Spirit Mound where Clark wrote about the beauty of the land before a visit to Akta Lakota Museum for more interesting stories of his meetings with the Indians. B, D

Day 7: Missoula, MT Take a boat ride between giant cliffs cut by the Missouri River and visit Missouri Headwaters State Park. Care to climb a cliff and stand where Lewis saw the confluence of the Jefferson, Madison and Gallatin Rivers?

Continue through the mountains in Shoshone territory where Lewis & Clark secured horses to cross the Rocky Mountains. Overnight in Missoula, MT. B, D

Day 3: Bismarck, ND Journey through the Lower Brule and Standing Rock Indian Reservations into N. Dakota visiting significant L & C sites along the way. Enjoy a catered dinner in North Dakota’s Heritage Center with time to browse its exhibits. Overnight in Bismarck. B, D

Day 8: Lewiston, ID Travel along the Nez Perce Trail through the Bitterroot Range, the worst part of the journey for the expedition. Lunch and our personal expert guide at Three Devils brings history to life. Overnight in Lewiston, ID. B, L, D

Day 4: Williston, ND Trekking west, visit Fort Mandan, where the expedition party spent a productive winter gathering information from the friendly Indians and recruited Charbonneau and his wife Sacagawea as interpreters. At Knife River National Historic Site see the reconstructed winter quarters and earthen lodges of the Northern Indians.

Overnight in Williston, ND. B, D

Day 9: Richland, WA Running out of food in what seemed like an endless sea of rugged mountains, the expedition encountered the helpful Nez Perce tribe. Visit Nez Perce National Historical Park before continuing our journey toward the Columbia River. Overnight in Richland, WA of the Tri-Cities. B, D

Day 5: Great Falls, MT Following the trail, cross Montana and stop at Fort Union where the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers meet and see “Decision Point” where the Missouri and Marias Rivers meet (it took 9 days to determine the Marias was not the main branch of the Missouri River) and visit Fort Benton, the last stop for steamboats coming from St. Louis in the 1800’s! Unpack for 2 nights in Great Falls, MT. B, D

Day 10: The Columbia River Gorge Area Enter our final state, Oregon, and travel along the beautiful Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area while closely hugging the beautiful river (with an interesting stop). Unpack your bags for a night’s stay in Astoria, OR. B, L

August 11-22, 2018 Per person rates* double $2949 triple/quad $2650 single $3680 * Includes return airfare to MCI

Over 210 years ago Lewis and Clark led a historic expedition to the American West that “fired the imagination of the American people and made them feel the full sweep of the continent on which they lived”. Join Sunrise Tours to retrace this epic journey from St. Louis to the Oregon coast. We will have feature a Sunrise tour manager as well as historian Lou Ritten onboard for the duration of the tour.

Combine this tour with Northwest Coast on page 29 and take $400 off the combined per person rate!

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Enjoy the striking coastline of northern Oregon and visit a reconstruction of Fort Clatsop where the expedition spent the winter before returning home.

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Day 1: Nova Scotia With passports in hand, fly to Halifax, NS and travel to New Glasgow area for an overnight stay. D

Day 2: Newfoundland Travel east to North Sydney, NS. Board the modern MV Blue Puttees boat for a 96-nautical mile relaxing ferry ride. Peer over the side to catch a glimpse of whales, orcas, or dolphins while cruising to Port aux Basque. Welcome to Newfoundland! Travel to Corner Brook for an overnight stay at the Glynmill Inn. B, D Day 3: Gros Morne National Park Visit the great explorer/cartographer Captain James Cook’s National Historic Site and take in the impressive views. Travel past Deer Lake in the area Captain Cook explored in the late 1700’s into Gros Morne National Park; a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the park’s Discovery Centre and uncover how natural forces shaped the exceptional beauty and unique geological features of this area. Bring your camera for this afternoon’s boat cruise on Bonne Bay. Live commentary will highlight the geological wonders, rich cultural history and opportunities to spot eagle, moose, whales and seabirds. Become an honorary “Newfie” at a “Screech-In”,an age-old traditional ceremony, before heading to Cow Head for a 2-night stay. B, D Day 4: Viking Trail Highway Spend the day with a local guide as we travel the Viking Trail Highway to Arches Provincial Park to photograph the two large arches carved in the limestone rocks by the pounding sea. Arrive Port au Choix National Historic Site and learn how this bountiful coast has provided from early Palaeoeskimo to today’s inhabitants. Return to Cow Head. B, L Day 5: Grand Falls and Gander It’s off to Grand Falls to tour the Salmonid Interpretation Centre to see salmon migrating upstream (through underwater windows). Trace Newfoundland’s natural and human history at the Mary March Museum. This evening, whet your appetite for a tradition known as a “Jiggs dinner”! Unpack for a 2-night stay in Gander.

B, D Day 6: Twillingate Visit Beothuk Interpretation Centre on Boyd’s Cove to hear stories and discover this aboriginal culture.

Travel the “Road to the Isles” to Twillingate’s Long Point Lighthouse offering prime viewing over Iceberg Alley. Take a picture beside the fully reconstructed whale skeleton at Prime Berth Fishery and Heritage

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Day 7: Terra Nova National Park Experience the wonder where the forest meets the sea in Terra Nova National Park, as we hug the coast to the first English colony in Canada. Arrive Cupid’s Cove Plantation to see an active archaeological dig and join an expert for a private tour at the Legacy Centre exploring life in the early 1600’s. Head to St. John’s for a 2-night stay. B, D

August 12-22, 2018 Per person rates* double $3549 triple/quad $3259 single $4262 * Includes roundtrip airfare from MCI

“The Far East of the Western World” is this mesmerizing destination. Discover a land rich with culture, filled with Viking history, and overflowing with natural beauty and friendly folk.

Day 9: Atlantic Puffins Newfoundland will take This morning relax or take an optional excursion (own your breath away and expense) to explore Witless Bay Ecological Reserve leave you with memories aboard a nature boat cruise and see where millions of that will last a lifetime. seabirds gather Terra Nova Long Point Cow to nest includQB National Lighthouse Head Park ing thousands 2 Gander of Atlantic PufGros Morne National fins! Travel to Park 2 1 Quidi Vidi Argentia and Village Corner NL board the MV Brook Ferry Ride NB Saint 2 Atlantic Vision John’s boat for an overNew Argentia night ferry ride 1 PE Glasgow to Nova Scotia.

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ReCombine this tour with lax in your room or in the reclining seats on the upper Bar Harbor on page 24 deck. B, D Day 8: St. John’s Tour the most Easterly point in North America with a local guide. Visit Signal Hill National Historic Site, Cape Spear, Cabot Tower, the Old Town, Quidi Vidi Village and the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. This afternoon is free to explore on your own. B, L

Day 10: Halifax, NS Arrive North Sydney, NS this morning and board the coach headed along Bras d’Or Lake and across Nova Scotia to Halifax, NS. Dinner and an overnight at the Courtyard by Marriott waterfront property. B, D Day 11: Fly home from Halifax

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Northwest Coast

Travel north from San Francisco to Seattle and discover the magic of this corner of the world where Aug. 24-Sept. 2, 2018 the coastal terrain is a beautiful combination of sandy beaches, towering rock cliffs and an endless Per person rates* array of marine creatures and remarkable tall trees. double $3189 Day 1: Fly to San Francisco for a 2-night stay with private ocean view balconies at triple/quad $2742 Fly into San Francisco and unpack for a 2-night stay. D Elizabeth Street Inn. B, D single $4090 Day 2: Explore San Francisco It’s off to explore the “city by the bay” with our local guide. Experience the architecture of the city, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Nob Hill, Cable Cars and many breathtaking views of the bay. Enjoy leisure time in Sausalito before returning to Pier 43 ½ to board a comfortable boat for a narrated Golden Gate Bay Cruise featuring views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. B, D Day 3: Scenic Train Ride Board the famous Skunk Train, a steam engine in operation for 131 years. Travel from Fort Bragg along the Pudding Creek Estuary in the midst of the Redwood Forest, over some of the first tracks laid down by California Western Railroad in 1885! Return to Fort Bragg for dinner and overnight stay. B, D Day 4: Magnificent Redwoods Grab your camera and feast your eyes on the magnificent redwoods from the trails below and from an aerial view during a gondola ride at the Trees of Mystery.

Stop at both Redwood National Park and Humboldt State Park to walk among the tallest living things on earth for a truly magical experience. Overnight in Crescent City, CA. B, D Day 5: Florence Follow the coastline north to Florence, OR for an exhilarating Giant Dune Buggy Ride up and over the massive sand dunes that characterize this coastal area.

Visit Heceta Head Lighthouse, the most photographed lighthouse on the Pacific Coast. Continue to Newport

* Includes Day 6: Oregon Coast roundtrip airfare Board the 65’ Discovery for a naturalist-led marine from MCI discovery cruise – watch for whales, sea lions, seals, lighthouses and more! Visit the top attraction on the Oregon Coast, the Oregon 2 Seattle Coast Aquarium, for a behind-the-scenes tour and lunch overlooking the Passages of the Deep exhibit. Marvel at spectacular WA ocean views from the tallest lighthouse in 1 Astoria Oregon, Yaquina Head Lighthouse. This evening, enjoy a beachfront bonfire with s’mores (weather permitting). B, L 2 Newport Day 7: Astoria Visit the “Whale Watching Capitol of the Oregon Coast,” Depoe Bay, and watch for the resident pod of grey whales. Take a self-guided tour and sample some of the award-winning products at Tillamook Cheese Factory. Enjoy a leisurely walk along Cannon Beach and see “Haystack Rock”, a geological Oregon landmark. Arrive in Astoria, the oldest city in Oregon, for dinner and overnight stay overlooking the Columbia River. B, D

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Day 8: Coastal History Learn about the history of the U.S. Coast Guard and Columbia River Bar Pilots during a morning visit to the Columbia River Maritime Museum. Take Combine this tour with a tour of a floating lighthouse, the lightship Columbia Lewis & Clark on page before traveling to Seattle for a 2-night stay. B, L 27 and take $400 off Day 9: Explore Seattle Join our local expert for a full day of exploring Seattle’s vibrant culture. Enjoy a morning ascension in the iconic Space Needle for spectacular city views followed by free time at the nation’s oldest farmer market, Pike Place Market. Learn about Seattle’s pioneer history during a visit to the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park and see salmon migrate up the fish ladder at the Chittenden Locks. Enjoy a farewell dinner at a local favorite. B, D Day 10: Return home Return flight home from Seattle. B

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Park Ranger. Continue to Redding, CA for dinner and a 2-night stay. B, D

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Day 2: Newport, Oregon Head west to the legendary Pacific Coast Highway 101.

Enjoy a leisurely walk along Cannon Beach and see “Haystack Rock”, a geological Oregon landmark. Take a self-guided tour and sample some of the award-winning products at Tillamook Cheese Factory. Visit the “Whale Watching Capital of the Oregon Coast,” Depoe Bay, and watch for the resident pod of grey whales. Enjoy a 2-night stay with private ocean view balconies at the Elizabeth Street Inn. B, D

of wildflowers, clear mountain lakes and numerous volcanoes. See the largest plug dome volcano in the world, Lassen Peak National Monument, and watch for black bears, mule deer and bald eagles during our scenic drive. B, D

Day 7: Sonoma County Wine Country Travel south into California Wine Country, stopping in Fulton for a delicious lunch at KC’s American Kitchen.

Continue to Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate for a guided tour of the estate’s world-class sensory garden followed by wine flight tasting. Arrive in Santa Rosa for an evening of leisure and overnight stay. B, L

Day 3: Oregon Coast Board the 65’ Discovery for a marine discovery cruise.

Whales, sea lions, sea birds, seals, lighthouses and more will be explored during our naturalist-led cruise.

Visit the top attraction on the Oregon Coast, the Oregon Coast Aquarium, for a behind-the-scenes tour and lunch overlooking the Passages of the Deep exhibit. Marvel at spectacular ocean views from the tallest lighthouse in Oregon, Yaquina Head Lighthouse.

This evening, enjoy a beachfront bonfire with s’mores.

(Weather permitting) B, L Day 4: Crater Lake National Park Visit Heceta Head Lighthouse, the brightest light on the Oregon Coast and one of the most photographed lighthouses in the United States.

Take a scenic drive through the Umpqua National Forest to one of our country’s crown jewels, the historic Crater Lake Lodge. Enjoy free time to explore the Lodge, a delicious dinner, and overnight stay. B, D. Day 5: Crater Lake Rim Tour Deep, pure and brilliantly blue in color, featuring sheer surrounding cliffs, a picturesque island and a violent volcanic past, Crater Lake is one of the most photographed lakes in the country. Learn about this natural wonder during our guided tour around the rim of the lake with a National

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Day 8: Santa Rosa Explore the life of the Peanuts comic strip creator during a guided tour of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center. After lunch at a local favorite, cross over the bay on the iconic Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco. Enjoy an afternoon of leisure on Fisherman’s Wharf before unpacking for a 2-night stay at the EmPortland bassy Suites San Francis1 co Airport-Waterfront.

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Day 9: San Francisco Join our local guide for a full-day of exploring the “city by the bay.” Experience the city’s architecture, Golden Gate Park, Nob Hill, and cable cars along with breathtaking views of the bay. Enjoy free time in Sausalito followed by a narrated cruise of Golden Gate Bay around Alcatraz Island. Complete the day with a farewell dinner.

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Oregon has a strikingly scenic coast, volcanic mountains, crystal clear lakes, deserts, world-class diverse dining and folks who are proud of their home!

Northern California features towering redwoods, stunning wine country and San Francisco. See all of this and more!

Combine this tour with California National Parks on page 31 or with Northwest Coast on page 29 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

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Day 1: Fly into Sacramento, CA Make our way to the west on a flight to Sacramento, CA. D

Canyon National Parks, the second and third designated national parks in our country, with our personal guide. These parks are home to giants: immense mountains, deep canyons and huge trees. Take a deep breath of the pine-scented fresh air and behold the oldest living thing in the world as you view the General Grant Tree, named the Nation’s Christmas Tree by Calvin Coolidge in 1926. Return to the Ranch for an evening of food and fun entertainment. B, L, D

Day 2: Yosemite National Park Experience California’s rich history on a guided tour of the state Capitol of the most populous state in the union. Travel south through central California to Yosemite National Park. Explore Mariposa, CA’s Old Town with its authentic adobe brick buildings and quaint shopping. After lunch in Mariposa, arrive El Portal to unpack your bags for a 2 night stay on the western edge of Yosemite at the comfortable Yosemite View Lodge featuring rooms overlooking the scenic Merced River. B, L

Day 6: Tumpisa Cross the edge of the Mojave Desert into Death Valley National Park. Named by Native Americans as “Tumpisa” meaning rock paint for its clay bottom, the Valley is known as having the lowest point in the western hemisphere. Our overnight stay puts us right in the center of the Park at the newly renovated and re-branded The Ranch at Death Valley! Take a swim in a spring fed pool and enjoy the stars which blanket the brilliant sky. B, D

Day 3: Yosemite Valley Awake to the impressive scenery and travel into the park to the award winning Majestic Lodge Dining Room in the heart of the Park for a gourmet lunch. Explore the rugged beauty of Yosemite Valley this afternoon aboard an open-air tram and discover full views of waterfalls, deep valleys and rock formations! With such spectacular scenery, it’s easy to understand why Yosemite is one of the nation’s most photographed parks. B, L

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Day 8: Spirited Las Vegas After a gourmet breakfast buffet, you have This trip was wonderthe option to spend the day in Las Vegas on ful!

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Day 7: Death Valley National Park Embark on a journey of a wonderland that stretches as far as the eye can see on a guided Unique landscape of Death Valley National Park tour of Death Valley National Park. Our exclusive guide from the Field Institute will share all the interesting features and stories of the Park including the stunning Mesquite Flats, Stovepipe Wells, Zabriski Point and Badwater. This evening, travel to Las Vegas, NV and The Golden NugThis was our get for a 2-night stay. B, D

Day 4: Wonder Valley Ranch The sounds and scenes from the era of steam powered railroad logging come to life aboard the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. After a delicious lunch, travel to Wonder Valley Ranch, nestled in the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills, for a 2-night stay. Tonight, mosey on over for some delicious ranch “grub” and enjoy a campfire and a starry sky. B, L, D

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your own or join us to see the spirited side of Las Vegas. An optional tour to the Valley of Fire State Park is planned. For those who choose to tag along, enjoy the beautiful vistas, unique stone formations, ancient trees and 3,000-year-old petroglyphs. Continue our excursion with a visit to Hoover Dam (additional expense). Return to Las Vegas for dinner and a ride down the strip sparkling with evening lights! B, D Day 9: Return flight home B

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Magnolia Market and more

Featuring visits to Pioneer Woman Mercantile Store and Magnolia Market in Waco, TX Day 1: Little Rock, Day 3: Waco, TX AR We’re off to Waco, Our journey begins in the home of Little Rock, AR. Enjoy HGTV’s Fixer Upan evening at Edgeper power duo, mont House with naChip & Joanna tionally-known home Gaines. Spend the and garden guru and morning exploring landscape designer, Magnolia Market, Chris Olsen. Stroll surrounded by the through the formal iconic Magnolia Sigardens, tour the hislos. Visit the beautoric Spanish Colonial tifully designed Revival home and en- Anne Marie Drummond (Pioneer Woman) at her Pioneer gardens and garjoy dinner on the ve- Woman Mercantile Store den shop, the Silos randa before a private presentation by Chris. Overnight at the Crowne Plaza Baking Co. filled with Joanna’s personal recipes, and store bursting with modern farmhouse home goods.

Little Rock. D Hop aboard the Silo District Trolley to tour downtown Waco. Learn about the history of Dr. Pepper during Day 2: Clinton Presidential Library Visit the Clinton Presidential Center to tour the Schol- our guided tour of the original bottling factory and ars Garden with a local master gardener before en- museum – including an oldjoying a docent-led tour of the Clinton Presidential fashioned Dr. Pepper soda Library and Museum. Continue to Texas for a classic fountain drink! Return to BBQ dinner and 2-night stay in downtown Dallas. B, D Dallas for an evening of leisure. B, D

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Day 4: Explore Dallas Join our local expert for a guided tour of Dallas, including Dealey Plaza and the JFK Memorial. Continue to Tulsa, OK for dinner and overnight stay. B, D Day 5: Pioneer Woman Magnolia Market Mercantile Head to Pawhuska, OK, the home of food bloggerturned-Food Network star, Ree Drummonds! Spend the morning exploring the new Pioneer Woman Mercantile Store featuring a bakery, deli, and general store filled with gorgeous goods and comfort foods – keep an eye out for Ladd or one of the kids who may be working during our visit! Try one of Ree’s signature iced coffees or homemade cinnamon rolls before heading out to the Lodge to see where the Pioneer Woman show is taped (Lodge tours only available when show is not in production). Continue home. B

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Day 1: Hays, KS All aboard! Our journey west begins with an overnight in Hays, KS. D

free time to explore the charming downtown area before dinner in the Historic Hotel of the Rockies – Strater Hotel, built in 1887 and adorned with the largest collection of walnut antiques. B, D.

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Day 2: Colorado Come with us to exSprings, CO plore Colorado’s majesGet your first glimpse of the Rocky MounDay 7: Durango-Silver- tic mountains, natural tains as we arrive in ton Railroad beauty and friendly folk Colorado Springs.

Relive the sights and during fall color. Take Take a guided tour sounds of yesteryear the world’s highest cog of the iconic U.S. Air aboard the Durango- railroad to the summit Durango and Silverton Railroad Force Academy Cadet Silverton narrow-gauge of Pikes Peak, a scenic Chapel, known for its seventeen spires and stained- train. The line was originally constructed to haul silver train ride through the glass windows. Experience an authentic German din- and gold ore from the San Juan Mountains but pasner at a local favorite, Edelweiss German Restaurant, sengers soon realized it was the VIEW that was truly Royal Gorge, and the before our two-night stay at the Drury Inn. B, D precious! Drive the “Million Dollar Highway” for free vintage steam train time in the little mountain town of Ouray, known as Durango & Silverton Day 3: Pike’s Peak “Switzerland of the Rockies.” Stop for an eagle’s eye on this great advenIt is no wonder the song “America the Beautiful” was view of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ture. Gaze at the aweinspired by the views from Pikes Peak. See for yourself Park before an overnight stay in Grand Junction. B, D inspiring scenery while when we board the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway, which traveling between hishas been taking people to the 14,115 ft summit since Day 8: Colorado National Monument toric and lively, colorful 1891. After lunch at the foot of Pikes Peak in historic Experience sheer-walled, red rock canyons along the Colorado cities!

Manitou Springs, head to the Garden of the Gods for twists and turns of Rim Rock Drive during a visit to a guided tour of one of the most photographed natural Colorado National Monument – keep an eye out for wonders in the United State. B, L, Hot Apps bighorn sheep and soaring eagles! Travel through Glenwood Canyon, with towering walls 1,300 feet This was very Day 4: Canon City, CO above the Colorado River, before arriving for lunch in inclusive of the Travel to Canon City and board the Royal Gorge Train Glenwood Springs. Overnight in Denver. B, L wonderful nationfor a 24-mile journey into the canyon and beneath the als parks and monuinfamous Royal Gorge Bridge. Continue to Pueblo, Day 9: Mid-Kansas and enjoy free time to explore the Union Avenue His- We say adieu to the mountains and elevations to travel ments. Well planned! toric District and stroll along the historic Riverwalk. east into Kansas. B, D We were kept very Overnight in Alamosa, CO. B, D busy and saw a lot!

Day 10: Return Home Day 5: Cumbres and Toltec Railroad Learn about the last substantial contiguous stand of Next stop – 1880! The historic, coal-fired steam loco- tallgrass prairie in North American during a morning Evalyn R., motives of the Cumbres and Toltec scenic railroad will visit to the Flint Hills Discovery Center before arriving 2015 Colorado Trains take us on a memorable journey over high trestles and home. B above yawning gorges adorned with brilliant gold foliage as we ride from Antonito to 1 Glenwood Springs Denver Chama, NM. Continue on the coach to Du1 Grand rango for a two-night stay. B, L Salina Junction 1 Colorado Gunnison National 1 Springs Day 6: Mesa Verde National Park 2 Forest Hays Join a local guide for a fantastic adventure Royal Gorge exploring Mesa Verde National Park. This First night Alamosa Mesa Verde UNESCO World Heritage Site is home National Park Highlight 1 Last night to over 4,000 known archeological sites 2 Tour route Durango Cumbres & Toltec Overnight and cliff dwellings. Return to Durango for Train Ride

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Canyonlands of Southern Utah Day 1: Cedar City, UT Fly into Las Vegas and begin our journey west with a two-night stay in Cedar City, UT. D Day 2: Bryce Canyon National Park Discover the impressive, but often missed, Cedar Breaks National Monument resting on top of the Colorado plateau and looking down into a half-mile deep geological amphitheater. Enjoy lunch in Bryce Canyon City before exploring Bryce Canyon National Park’s multi-colored Hoodoos, a unique geological formation. B, L Day 3: Capitol Reef and Moab Visit Capitol Reef National Park, a hidden treasure known for the Waterpocket Fold, a 65 million yearold wrinkle in the Earth’s crust. After a picnic lunch amongst the park’s colorful canyons and domes, head to the small resort town of Moab, UT for our two-night stay. Tonight’s treat, a hearty barbeque dinner followed by an exhilarating jet boat ride with Canyonlands by Night. B, L, D Day 4: Canyonlands National Park Explore the wilderness of countless canyons and buttes carved by the Colorado River with a guided tour of Canyonlands National Park. Visit one of the most photographed scenic sights, Dead Horse Point State Park, located 2,000 feet above a gooseneck in the Colorado River. After a riverside picnic lunch, discover the world’s largest concentration of natural stone arches at Arches National Monument. Experience Moab’s quaint western charm during your evening of leisure.

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Day 7: North Rim Explored Head for the north rim of the Grand Canyon, less visited than the south rim, but truly as beautiful. Join our local guide for a narrated tour of Grand Canyon National Park and see incredible views from the highest point on the canyon rim, Point Imperial. Enjoy a delicious lunch in the Main Lodge, just footsteps from the Canyon’s rim, before exploring the park at leisure. B, L

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Day 6: Lake Powell Enjoy a morning cruise on beautiful Lake Powell, through the twisted, narrow slot canyons of Antelope Canyon.

Take a guided tour of the country’s second largest concrete arch dam, Glen Canyon Dam, which holds The hoodoos at Bryce Canyon back an amazing Combine this tour with 26,215,000 acre-feet of water from the Colorado River.

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Head to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and learn about the Native American heritage of this area as we explore the back roads of the eighth wonder of the world. A Navajo guide will lead us through the most enduring and definitive images of the American West.

Cross into Arizona for dinner overlooking the lake and an overnight stay at Lake Powell Resort, located in the heart of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. B, D

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Day 8: Zion National Park Follow the lush Virgin River into Zion National Park where you will be surrounded by massive canyon walls and a unique landscape of petrified sand dunes during our narrated open-air tram ride. Grab lunch on your own at the Zion Lodge before heading back to Las Vegas to check into the four-star Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino. B, D Day 9: Fly Home Reflect on the incomparable natural beauty we have explored as we fly home. B

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New England Fall Adventure

Day 1: The Finger Lakes Fly into Syracuse for an overnight stay. D

three nights, Anchorage by the Sea, Ogunquit’s most renowned oceanfront resort. B, D

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Day 2: Vermont Batter up! Discover the history of America’s favorite past time at the Baseball Hall of Fame and keep a look out for artifacts and history detailing the 17 former St. Louis Cardinals who have been inducted. After lunch and time to explore Cooperstown, stop at Bennington Battle Monument (weather permitting), a 306 foothigh monument commemorating a turning point in the Revolutionary War. Head to the observation deck at the top for a breathtaking view of Vermont, Massachusetts and New York before traveling through the picturesque Green Mountains for a two-night stay at Vermont’s premier Okemo Mountain hotel, The Pointe at Castle Hill Resort. B, D

Day 5: Ogunquit, ME Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore Ogunquit’s downtown area, walk the Marginal Way or relax at the hotel to take in the coastline views. Visit one of the oldest working lighthouses in the country, the Portland Head Light, located at the entrance to Portland Harbor in the Gulf of Maine. Enjoy an authentic Maine lobster baked dinner. B, D

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Day 3: The Green Mountains Spend the day exploring the mountains of Vermont with our local guide. Visit the 1905 Georgian Revival mansion Hildene, the home of the only child of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive adulthood, Robert Todd Lincoln. Explore the times of yesteryear during a trip to Vermont’s original general store, The Vermont Country Store. Learn about the art of making maple syrup and sample some of their award-winning products during a visit to Green Mountain Sugar House before returning to Castle Hill for a delicious gourmet dinner. B, D Day 4: New Hampshire, Ogunquit, ME Experience one of northern New Hampshire’s best fall foliage viewing areas when we drive the famous scenic byway, the Kancamagus Highway. This 34.5-mile scenic drive cuts a path through the White Mountain National Forest with breathtaking views of the Swift River, Sabbaday Falls, and Rocky Gorge. Arrive at Maine’s picturesque coast and check into our home for the next

Day 6: Ogunquit, ME After a delicious breakfast at a Sunrise favorite, The Wild Blueberry Cafe, head to Perkins Cove to learn how to catch lobster aboard our private lobster cruise along the scenic Ogunquit shoreline. Travel to the quaint town of Kennebunkport for a narrated trolley tour of the history and sites of the town including President Bush’s Estate and the Franciscan Monastery. B Day 7: Albany, NY Bid farewell to Maine and travel scenic roads to Albany, New York. After a delicious lunch at a local favorite, tour the historic New York State Capitol building, known for its iconic mix of Romanesque Revival and Neo-Renaissance architecture. Continue to our overnight stay in Victor, NY. B, L

Maid of the Mist for a thrilling boat ride and gorgeous views of Niagara’s three waterfalls, American, Bridal Veil and Horseshoe Falls before we head to our final overnight stay in Ohio. B, D

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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula & Grand Hotel Day 1: Wisconsin Fly into Milwaukee and continue to Port Washington for an overnight stay. D Day 2: Upper Peninsula Drive along the shoreline of Lake Michigan dotted with colorful fall foliage. Stop in Escanaba for a taste of Sweden during lunch at the Swedish Pantry. Cruise along the crystal-clear waters of Lake Superior for perfect views of colored cliffs, sea caves, and pristine beaches. Experience the splendor of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore lit by the rays of the setting sun during our sunset cruise. Overnight stay in Munising, MI. B, L

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Day 3: Sault Sainte Marie Visit Tahquamenon Falls State Park to see the Upper Falls, one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi. Explore the stories of sailors and ships who braved the waters of Lake Superior, the most treacherous of the Great Lakes, during a visit to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum. Arrive in historic Sault Sainte Marie, MI, known as the Northern Gateway to Canada. Enjoy a delicious dinner cruise on the beautiful St. Mary’s River and experience the Soo Locks, one of the great wonders of the world and the largest waterway traffic system on earth. See the locks up close as we travel along the international shoreline of the lower harbor.

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Day 4: Agawa Canyon Grab your passport as we head into Canada and board the Agawa Canyon Train.

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Day 5: Mackinac Island Ascend 210 feet above Sault Ste Marie and the Soo Locks during a morning visit to the Tower of History.

Enjoy spectacular views of the world’s busiest inland shipping channel from the observation platforms.

Take a ferry ride to Mackinac Island and board a horse and carriage ride to the island’s premier luxury resort, the incomparable Grand Hotel, where the longest porch in the world overlooks the Straits of Mackinac.

This evening, enjoy an elegant 5-course dinner in the Grand Dining Hall with evening entertainment. B, D

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Day 6: Free day on Mackinac Island After breakfast in the Grand Dining Room, enjoy a full day at leisure to relax at the hotel and explore the Island. You may take a carriage tour of Mackinac Island State Park (additional expense), browse the quaint shops, rent a bicycle to ride around the island, play lawn bowling, or explore The Grand and learn a little more about its history. You have all day to be as active or relaxed in your wonderful surrounding. Your Sunrise Tour Manager will be available to help you plan your day (cost of additional activities not included). Enjoy another dinner in the Grand Dining Hall. B, D

Sept. 28-Oct. 5, 2018 Per person rates double $2319 triple/quad $2158 single $2948 * Includes roundtrip airfare from MCI

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• Sault Ste. Marie was founded by Father Jacques Marquette in 1668. It is the third oldest remaining settlement in the United States.

• Tahquamenon Falls consist of two falls. The Upper Falls, one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi has a drop of nearly 50 feet, more than 200 feet across and a water flow of more than 50,000 gallons per second.

Day 7: Grand Rapids, MI After another restful night in one of the Grand’s magnificent rooms and a superb breakfast, depart Mackinac Island and begin our journey home. Overnight stay in Grand Rapids, MI. B, Hot Apps Day 8: Return flight home B Fall colors around Lake Superior

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Day 2: Walnut Canyon National Monument, AZ Explore Walnut Canyon National Monument, filled with remarkable geological formations and ancient cliff dwellings. Continue to Flagstaff and unpack for three comfortable nights at the charming Little America Hotel. Enjoy dinner and evening entertainment before telescope viewing at Lowell Observatory, weather permitting (optional, at your own expense). B, D Day 3: Grand Canyon National Park Marvel at the canyon’s sheer majesty and its powerful and inspiring beauty where the unique geologic colors change throughout the day. Join our local expert for a guided tour of the scenic East Rim Drive, stopping for breathtaking photos and learning more about the biological diversity of this World Heritage Site. Enjoy Lunch right on the South Rim before an afternoon to explore at leisure. B, L Day 4: Oak Creek Canyon & Sedona, AZ Pass through Oak Creek Canyon on your way to Sedona, AZ. USA Today called this canyon the “most scenic drive in North America.” Take a narrated trolley ride through Sedona with a stop at the Chapel of the Holy Cross. Enjoy lunch in Sedona with time to browse the local galleries and shops. Return to Flagstaff for a guided tour of Riordan Mansion, one of the finest examples of American Arts and Crafts-style architecture open to the public today. B, L

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Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Santa Fe Rise and shine! The Dawn Patrol Show and glorious Mass Ascension are a thrilling experience as hundreds and the Albuquerque of vividly colored hot air balloons fill the morning sky. Balloon Festival!

Watch it all from your reserved seats right on the launch field or walk amongst the balloons. Lunch at the Santa Fe School of Cooking will educate and entertain while you sample the unique flavors of New Mexico. Discover the many charms of Santa Fe with our local Step-on guide. Do you know the mystery that surrounds the construction of the Miraculous Staircase Combine this tour with at the Loretto Chapel? B, L, Hot Apps

Canyonlands on page 34 and take $450 off Day 7: Sandia Peak & Fiesta Balloon Glow This morning, take a hot air balloon ride (at your own the combined per perarrangement and expense) or relax at the hotel. After son rate. lunch, board the Sandia Peak Aerial Tram, the world’s longest tramway, and ride 2.7 miles above the Cibola National Forest to the Sandia Peak to experience a panoramic vista of the great Southwest. Your adventure continues at the Balloon Fiesta. Stroll amongst the balloons on the launch field and then, as the sun sets, enjoy the dazzling evening Balloon Glow. What a sight as the balloons glow in the evening desert sky!

Witness the Fiesta’s spectacular AfterGlow Fireworks show from your reserved seats right on the launch field. B, D Day 8: Return home Fly home from Albuquerque. B

Day 5: Albuquerque, NM Travel east across New Mexico to Albuquerque, host to the dazzling 2018 International Balloon Fiesta, the world’s premier balloon event. Enjoy a guided tour and dinner at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center which showcases the traditions, art and craftsmanship of the 19 New Mexican Pueblos. Settle in for three nights at the Drury Inn located right near the Fiesta Park. B, D Day 6: Balloon Fiesta Mass Ascension & Santa Fe, NM

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Day 1: Ogunquit, ME Fly to Boston, MA and travel to Ogunquit, ME. Unpack your bags for a 3-night stay at the charming Anchorage by the Sea Towers, nestled on the ocean along the marginal way, providing an easy stroll along the scenic waterfront. D

Day 2: Coastal New England Dating back to early 1900’s the Kennebunkport trolley transported guests to their vacation destinations.

Board the trolley for a narrated sightseeing tour covering 300 years of history and the Bush Presidential home. Explore the streets of quaint Kennebunkport before traveling down the coastline to historic seaport Portsmouth. Board the sailboat Piscataqua, a traditional reproduction of the flatbottom gundalow, for a great way to see the city and river sights. Feeling adventurous? Join the crew and help sail the ship! Explore the quaint street and shops that produced the saying, “when Boston needs a vacation, it loves Portsmouth.”

B, D Day 3: Coastal New England Today, explore the seaside village of Portland, ME and enjoy a train ride aboard the historic Narrow Gauge Railcar along the coast of Casco Bay. Visit Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine’s oldest lighthouse seated at the entrance to the channel into Portland Harbor. After lunch, return to Ogunquit for time to soak in the fresh sea air. B, L Day 4: The “Kanc” Cross Maine to New Hampshire and travel the popular Kancamagus Scenic Byway which follows the Swift River and Rocky Gorge providing spectacular views of the fall foliage. Arrive Lincoln, NH and enjoy a private winery tour at Seven Birches Winery before unpacking for a 2-night stay. Tonight, board the award-

winning Café Lafayette Dinner Train (recently shown October 9-16, 2018 on PBS’ “Great Scenic Railway Journeys”) to enjoy a Per person rates* scenic train ride through the valleys and gorges while savoring a 4-course meal in the train restaurant. B, D double $2459

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Day 5: Mount Washington Board the Mount Washington Cog Railway and climb * Includes roundtrip up a 3-mile-long trestle to the 6,288-foot summit as airfare from MCI visitors have done since 1869. Soak in the spectacular panoramic view spanning the mountains and valleys of Mt. Washington Cafe New Hampshire, Maine, Ver- Lafayette Cog Railway mont, north into Canada, and Dinner Train Lincoln east to the Atlantic Ocean. A 2 gourmet lunch and historic Portland tour follow at the the luxurious Omni Mount Washington Kennebunkport 2 Hotel, a masterpiece of SpanMeredith ish Renaissance architecture Lake 3 in the White Mountains. B, L Winnipesaukee

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Day 6: Meredith, NH Visit New Hampshire’s own fairy tale castle, the Castle in the Clouds, a 1914 arts and crafts mansion built high on the side of the Ossipee Mountains. Learn the rags to riches story of its owner while taking in the 360 degree vistas. Arrive in the heart of Meredith Village, NH and unpack for a 2-night stay at Inn at Mills Falls. B, L

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Day 7: Lake Winnipesaukee Cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington on Lake Winnipesaukee, “smiling waters”, to the port of Wolfeboro. Tour the Wright Museum to learn how the museum collects and displays artifacts that illustrate WWII’s lasting impact on American life. Return to Meredith Village for a delicious farewell dinner! B, D Day 8: Return Home from Boston Memories made and cameras full; head home from Boston airport. B

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Day 2: Gatlinburg, TN “The Mountains are Calling!” Arrive in Gatlinburg, surrounded on three sides by the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Unpack for a 3-night stay at the Greystone Lodge on the River.

Enjoy private balconies and river view rooms with easy access to downtown Gatlinburg, Ripley’s Aquarium, shopping on the Parkway and more. Experience the award-winning “Best Show in the Smokies,” Country Tonite. B, D Day 3: Smoky Mountain National Park Board one of America’s largest aerial tramways, Ober Gatlinburg, for a 2.1 mile breathtaking ride to the top of Mt. Harrison. Enjoy an Oktoberfest lunch at the top with German food and the oompah merry maker band!

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Day 5: Biltmore Estate See America’s largest majestic home, the picturesque Biltmore Estate, one of the most prominent remaining examples of the Gilded Age. Enjoy a full day exploring the home’s 250 rooms including 33 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms and 3 kitchens. Eat lunch at DeerPark Pavilion before time to visit the gardens designed by America’s foremost landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted.

Did you know that Biltmore Winery is the most visited winery in the country?

Learn more during our afternoon tour and tasting before an overnight at the Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate. B, L

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Tour the historic mill, explore a variety of unique stores, board the trolley for a narrated tour, sample moonshine at the Old Forge Distillery and more – the morning is yours to explore! Experience the excitement and wonder of the Titanic during a guided tour of the world’s only permanent museum attraction.

View more than 400 priceless artifacts, walk the Grand Staircase, hear actual survivor stories, and complete the journey with an exclusive dinner in the ship’s secret dining room. B, D

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Hilton Head and Amelia Island Day 1: Clarksville, TN Depart for the bustling city of Clarksville, TN for an overnight stay. D Day 2: Atlanta, GA Continue to Atlanta, GA, known for its Southern hospitality and diverse musical heritage. Experience southern cooking at the famous Mary Mac’s Tea Room, an Atlanta tradition for over 70 years. B, D Day 3: Hilton Head, SC An afternoon arrival at Hilton Head Island ranked by Travel & Leisure as the #1 island in the Continental United States. Your home for the next 3 nights is the posh and luxurious Omni Oceanfront Resort where all rooms are ocean view! Unpack and relax. The hotel grounds are tropically landscaped with sparkling pools and their sugar sandy beaches are just steps away. The Omni boasts some of the largest rooms on the island – elegant décor, mini kitchens with microwaves, mini refrigerators, and separate dining areas as well as private balconies with beautiful ocean views. B Day 4: Hilton Head, SC A full day free to explore Hilton Head as you want.

There are many options available: Walk along Omni’s private white-sand beach. There is an 11-mile lagoon for canoeing and kayaking, tennis or golf. Take a dip in one of their pools or reward yourself with a spa treatment. There is great shopping nearby at Shelter Cove Harbor. With an average high temperature of almost 70 degrees in November, you can’t go wrong! Tonight dine at one of the local favorites. B, D

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Day 5: Hilton Head, SC Drive north along the coast to the colorful town of Beaufort, SC known as “America’s happiest seaside town”. Your local guide will bring alive the beautiful pre-revolutionary homes on narrow streets shaded by live oaks trailing with Spanish moss. B, D

Nov. 4-13, 2018 Per person rates double $2149 triple/quad $1877 single $2875

Day 6: Savannah, GA/Amelia Island, FL Travel to the gracious coastal town of Savannah for an informative Trolley Tour. See lovely garden squares and unique architecture for which the city is famous. Lunch today is on River Street followed by free time to explore. Continue to Amelia Island, FL Oak trees often seen in Savannah and Beaufort. to unpack for two nights at the luxurious oceanfront Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort located on 1,350 acres with a 3.5-mile private beach and unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean. B, L Day 7: Amelia Island, FL Enjoy a free day on Amelia Island. The choice is yours: You can spend your day at the Omni with a walk on the beach, spend some time at a spa or just relax in the luxury of the Omni. Or we will transfer you to historic Amelia Island Fernandina Beach area that is full of Victorian mansions, cottages, shops, galleries and restaurants. You could take a carriage ride or trolley tour (optional activities additional expense). We will reconvene late this afternoon to relax on a Sunset Cruise and watch the sun catch the waves on fire in colors of red and gold! End the day with a fabulous meal in this historic city! B, D

Did you know?

Sunrise Tour manager Pat Greene managed this tour in the past. When she returned, she said that the Omni Amelia Island Resort was the nicest hotel she’s stayed in!

Day 8: Cartersville, GA Say farewell to this sunny island and head north for our overnight stay in northwest Georgia. B, D Day 9: St. Louis Travel to St. Louis area for an overnight stay. B, hot apps Day 10: Return home B

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Day 2: New York City Get to know NYC with a local guided tour of Manhattan. Tour Central Park, Rockefeller Center including the giant spruce Christmas Tree, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Chinatown, and much more! The guide will provide insight into New York’s character and people, enhancing your NYC experience. After lunch arrive at Radio City Music Hall to get jolly in our reserved seats at America’s #1 holiday show – The Rockettes Christmas Spectacular. After the toe-tapping glitzy show enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes stage door tour including meeting one of the famous Rockettes!

This evening, journey to the uppermost floor at Top of the Rock for an eagle eye’s view of the city all dressed aglow for the season. Be sure to bring your camera for

a picture of the towering Rockefeller Tree and skating rink filled with holiday skaters. B, L

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rise Tours Manager will be available to help you chart * Includes roundtrip aira course for an exciting New York holiday experience fare from MCI (cost of activities not included). Want to shop? See a Broadway production? Walk to the subway station for a short ride to Times Square.

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Day 1: Opryland Hotel Fly into Nashville and check into the the iconic Gaylord Opryland Hotel. Every Christmas, Opryland creates a glittering holiday extravaganza sparkling with millions of twinkling lights, nine acres of indoor gardens decorated with holiday ornaments, and stunning Christmas trees you have to see to believe! Experience the magic of Opryland’s ICE! exhibit featuring more than two million pounds of hand-carved ice sculptures and a live carving zone. Delight in the Holiday Christmas dinner show, featuring headliner Trace Adkins, before our overnight stay in this luxurious resort. D Day 2: Biltmore Estate Travel to America’s Largest Home, the Biltmore Estate, first introduced by George Vanderbilt to his family and friends on Christmas Eve 1895 with a largerthan-life Yuletide celebration that continues to this day with 1,000+ poinsettias, miles of garlands and lights, dozens of elaborate hand-decorated Christmas trees, and holiday music filling the halls. Enjoy a two-night stay at the AAA 4-diamond Inn on Biltmore with unlimited access to tour the historic Mansion and Gardens, Winery, and shops at Antler Hill. Experience an old-fashioned Victorian Christmas on the Candlelight Christmas tour of the 250-room French Renaissance chalet, lit with the warm glow of 500 luminaries, hundreds of candles, crackling fires, and vintage Victorian ornaments. B, D Day 3: Holiday Spirit After a morning of leisure to explore the Biltmore Es-

tate and a delicious lunch, visit the Smith-McDowell House Museum filled with authentically decorated period rooms showcasing the evolution of Christmas celebrations and decorations. Board our private, heated Holly Jolly Christmas trolley to tour historic Asheville with our local guide while singing our favorite holiday songs. Feel like a kid again when we walk through Asheville’s brightest holiday tradition – the winter lights display illuminating the gardens of the nationally-known North Carolina Arboretum. B, L

December 9-13, 2018 Per person rates* double $1879 triple/quad $1752 single $2273

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Day 4: Pigeon Forge, TN Travel south into the valley of action-packed Pigeon Forge, home to the award-winning Smoky Mountain IN Winterfest celebration. Enjoy Highlight First night a guided tour and tasting at AmerLast night Tour route KY ica’s most visOvernight Flight route ited distillery, Ole Smoky MoonPigeon Opryland shine. Experience Forge 1 Hotel the multi-million 1 Biltmore dollar ChristFly to/from 2 Estate mas production, Nashville Christmas at the Smoky Mountain Opry, featuring flying sugar plum fairies, soaring angels, dancing elves, enchanted reindeer, Jolly ol’ Saint Nick, and the area’s largest living nativity! B, D

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Day 1: AAA Five-Diamond “The Broadmoor Resort” Continue west to Colorado Springs and unpack your bags for a 2-night stay at the AAA Five-Diamond Broadmoor Resort. Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, this distinguished Colorado mountain retreat upholds a legacy of elegance and impeccable service. Built in 1918, the resort features many grand touches that still exist: beams painted with motifs from classical mythology, a marble staircase, ornate chandeliers, and ceiling frescoes by European artists.

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Day 3: Glenwood Springs, CO Enjoy a scenic drive through the snow-covered Rocky Mountains to Glenwood Springs, surrounded by the spectacular Glenwood Canyon with walls that climb as high as 1,300 feet! Delight in the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue complete with comedic skit, songs, dance, laughter and a champagne to ring in the New Year!

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Dec. 29-Jan. 3, 2019 Per person rates double $1549 triple/quad $1364 single $2055

Now featuring a 2-night stay at the Day 4: Amtrak to Denver, CO incomparable Happy New Year! After a morning of leisure to enjoy Broadmoor Hotel the hotel and shopping in Glenwood Springs, it’s all Day 2: Garden of the Gods Join a local guide for a tour of one of the most photo- aboard the California Zephyr for an adventure from in Colorado Springs! graphed natural wonders in the United States, Garden of the Gods. With its spectacular red rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies, the park is truly awe-inspiring. Experience an authentic German lunch at a local favorite, Edelweiss German Restaurant. Return to the Broadmoor to enjoy the resort’s amenities at your leisure. B, L

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Day 5: Salina, KS Bid farewell to the Rocky Mountains as we travel to Kansas. Stop in Colby to explore the decorative arts colFirst night lection at the Prairie Museum Highlight of Arts and History – includLast night ing the largest barn in Kansas.

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Day 1: Branson Relax in the warm comfort of the coach while traversing the Ozark Hills to Branson’s only AAA 4-diamond resort. Check into the “Castle in the Ozarks” – Chateau on the Lake Resort- and unpack for a 2-night stay.

Board the Showboat Branson Belle, America’s most entertaining dinner cruise. Cruise along Table Rock Lake while enjoying stunning lake views, a delicious dinner and exceptional, toe-tapping entertainment show. D

Day 2: A Night to Remember Step back in time with a visit to Dick’s 5 & 10. Release your inner child with the selections of nostalgic candy and merchandise located below trains running overhead! Get comfortable in reserved seats at a top-rated Branson show (TBD). The New Year’s Eve celebration planned features an evening not to be missed! Kick the night off with an hors d’oeuvres/cocktail reception followed by a spectacular dinner prepared by the

Executive Chef. Ring in the New Year with a blast of a party featuring music to keep you dancing and singing all night. As the clock strikes Midnight, celebrate with a champagne toast, balloon drop, and a bagpiper who leads all to the first Fireworks show of 2019! What an amazing night! B, D Day 3: Happy New Year A leisurely morning marks the first day of the New Year while enjoying breakfast on your own and time to relax at the resort. Enroute home, enjoy a Sunrise Tour’s favorite, Rolla’s “A Slice of Pie” for an afternoon treat while sharing stories of a New Years celebration to remember!

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The 130th Rose Parade and more!

Stop and smell the roses at the 130th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California! Always a favor- Dec. 28- Jan. 2, 2019 ite with Sunrise Tours travelers, this wonderful New Year’s trip is packed with lots of activity Per person rates* including a behind the scenes visit to Warner Brothers Studio. double $2339 Day 1: Fly into Los Angeles Catch a flight into Los Angeles and check into the comfortable and centrally located full-service Renaissance Los Angeles airport hotel for a 5-night stay. D Day 2: Getting to know LA! Spend the day sightseeing The City of Angels with a local expert. See the Hollywood Bowl, Mann’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive and so much more. Celebrate the holidays with dinner at Tam O’Shanter and tap your toes to Christmas caroling by local musicians. B, D Day 3: Reagan Library Take a scenic drive along the coast and over mountains to Simi Valley for a visit to the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum. The exhibits are designed to honor his accomplishments and patriotic spirit. Tour the museum, view a full-size replica of the White House Oval Office, the office in which President Reagan never took off his suit jacket, and walk onboard the actual Air Force One aircraft, tail number 27000, which flew 7 US presidents. Travel up 1,134 feet to the Griffith Observatory on the slope of Mount Hollywood; the site offers spectacular views of LA and the Hollywood Sign.

Grab a telescope and see why Mr. Griffith said, “If all mankind could look through that telescope, it would change the world!” B, L

Day 4: Behind the Parade Scenes Go behind the scenes to see how the Rose Parade floral floats are constructed and decorated. The volunteers are thrilled to let you discover the final stages of float decorating before their debut in the parade! Enjoy lunch on your own before a guided tour of the legendary entertainment mecca, Warner Brothers Studio Tour. You’ll get closer than ever before to iconic backlots and soundstages of today’s hottest TV shows and movies. Gather ‘round CA the table for a special din5 ner celebrating “New Los Year’s Eve”! Return to the Angeles hotel to be ready to rise early the next morning for the celebrated Rose Parade. B, D Day 5: Tournament of Roses Parade Enjoy a great view of the Tournament of Roses Parade from your reserved seating - you can’t help but get caught up in the excitement of the crowd as the striking floats and well-rehearsed marching bands pass by! Chat about the parade over lunch then kick off the New Year with free time to relax or explore LA at your leisure. B, L Day 6: Return flight home B

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This afternoon board Norwegian Cruise line’s “Norwegian Breakaway” to start your Western Caribbean getaway. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included throughout the cruise.

Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Cozumel, Mexico Day 6: Belize City, Belize Day 7: Harvest Caye, Belize Day 8: Costa Maya, Mexico Day 9: At Sea Day 10: Memphis, TN Return to New Orleans for disembarkation and drive to the Memphis, TN area for overnight stay. B, D Day 11: Return home Depart this morning and return home this evening. B

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Tulips and Castles on the Rhine River Sunrise Tours 25th Anniversary Cruise

A Sunrise Tours Exclusive charter aboard the luxurious Amadeus Silver II including a custom 3-night pre-tour of Brussels, Luxembourg and Dutch countryside ery of Amsterdam’s famed canals as we cruise out of May 6-17, 2019 town, through the heart of the Netherlands and on to Cologne. B, L, D Days 2-4: Sunrise Tours custom Dutch pre-tour Pricing and itinerary deVisit Maasctricht on the Meuse tails, including optional Day 7: Cologne River and spend 3 nights in the excursions and a postquaint resort town of Valken- Help us celebrate 25 years in Arrive in Cologne and enjoy a cruise Switzerland extenburg. Enjoy day trips to the business on this cruise of a life- guided walking tour of the city sion, will be available in capital of Europe, Brussels and time. We have chartered the including Old Town, Cathedral late January, 2018. If you to Europe’s smallest nation, Lux- entire ship; all your fellow pas- Square and the Cologne Cathe- would like more inforembourg. sengers will be Sunrise Tours dral, a World Heritage Site and mation about the cruise, the tallest twin-spired church in including about special customers and staff! the world. Enjoy free time to ex- “early bird” discounts, Day 5: Keukenof Gardens plore and Old Town shop, café or please let us know and Stroll the world famous Keuke“brauhaus”. This evening we sail we will send the details as nhof Gardens and enjoy the incredible display of over 7 million blooming tulips. The the Mosel River bound for picturesque Cochem. B, D soon as available. There “Garden of Europe” is open less than 2 months a year, are a limited number of and our cruise is timed to enjoy the spectacle. Upon Day 8: Cochem cabins on this exclusive arrival in Amsterdam, enjoy a city tour including the Spend the afternoon in Cochem, home of Reichsburg charter - don’t miss out famed Skinny Bridge and the Royal Palace before em- Castle and one of the most photographed villages on on this very special Sunbarking on the Amadeus Silver II for our spectacular the Mosel. Enjoy a guided tour of the Castle and see rise Tours 25th anniverwhy the fortified gates, pastel colored half-timbered sary celebration!

Rhine River cruise. B, L, D buildings and a taste of local Mosel Riesling Wine will make Cochem a highlight of your vacation. This eveDay 6: Amsterdam city tour Enjoy a city tour and experience the history and scen- ning cruise to Koblenz to moor overnight. B, L, D Day 1: Overnight flight to Europe (D, B in flight)

Why a Private Charter?

- We control the itinerary and inclusions (including Sunrise Tours 25th anniversary celebration activities on board) - We have input on the menu - We “control the mic”; Sunrise staff will act as your cruise director(s) (don’t worry, the Amadeus II cruise will also feature a full staff of cruise professionals) - We can offer Sunrise Travelers a better cruise experience with more features at a lower price!

Amadeus Silver II departing Cologne, Germany

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Day 9: Koblenz - Rhine Gorge - Rudesheim Enjoy a guided walking tour of Koblenz, strategically located at the confluence of the Mosel and Rhine Rivers and at 2,000 years old one of the oldest towns in Germany, to see highlights including the St. Castor Basilica, Emperor Wilhelm Memorial and town landmark, the Shangel Fountain.

Cruise the spectacular Rhine River Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring castles, fortress ruins and 430-foot Lorelai Rock, a steep slate rock formation on the bank of the River. Arrive in Rudesheim for free time to explore the lively Drosselgasse, a narrow, cobbled street lined with shops and taverns. The Silver II cruises to Mannheim this evening. B, L, D Day 10: Mannheim – Heidelberg – Speyer Disembark in Mannheim for an included half-day excursion to Heidelberg, a worldfamous University City on the Neckar River, Keukenhof Gardens with tulips in bloom featuring a visit to the red sandstone ruins ible views of the River. Stroll the well-preserved Baof the castle, gardens and Grand Terrace with incredroque Old Town to the Karl-Theodor Bridge and the late Gothic Church of the Holy Spirit.

Rejoin the Silver II in Speyer for a relaxing afternoon before cruising to Strasbourg. B, D, D Day 11: Strasbourg Enjoy a discovery tour of the beautiful city of Strasbourg, located in the Alsace region of France and the seat of the European Parliament, beginning with a panoramic coach tour and a walking tour featuring the Old Quarter, “Le Petite France”, the famous Cathedral Strassburger Munster and 500-year-old half-timbered houses.

This afternoon we cruise the home stretch of our adventure towards Basel. B, L, D

Reichsburg Castle, built around the year 1000

Call (314) 394-3081 to be put on a list for more detailed information and early bird discounts when available!

Day 12: Basel – fly home Disembark in Basel, Switzerland and coach to Zurich for your return flight home. B, D (in flight)

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Policies

Cancellations - please review Our cancellation fees schedule varies according to the type of tour.

Your deposit is fully refundable up to the final payment due date. On any cancellation made after final payment is due, the following fee schedules apply.

All motorcoach cancellation fee (final payment due 45 days before departure): Cancel 45-30 days before departure 25% of total price Cancel 30-6 days before departure 50% of total price Cancel within 5 days of departure 100% of total price Fly/Train cancellation fee (final payment due 60 days before departure): Cancel 60-30 days before departure 25% of total price Cancel 30-6 days before departure 50% of total price Cancel within 5 days of departure 100% of total price Cruise and International tours: Refund for cancellation of cruises and international tours depend on the cruise line or tour operator. Please call for questions on a specific cruise or tour.

Final Payment Final payment is due 45 days before departure for an all-motorcoach tour and 60 days before departure for tours involving air or train unless otherwise noted. One-day tour payments are due in full upon reservation. Please call in reference to cruise payment deadlines.

Tour Price Inclusions (and tipping policy) The price of the tour includes all attractions, lodging, motorcoach transportation, breakfast and dinner daily (unless noted otherwise), and tips for hotel, airport, and restaurant personnel. If the tour involves air travel, the cost of the ticket is included unless otherwise noted. Some airlines charge for checked baggage and that is not included in the tour price. Tips for the driver, tour managers, and stepon guides are left to the discretion of the traveler and should be in accordance with services received. Typical gratuities for tour manager and driver are $3-$5 per person, per day.

Published Tour Price The published tour price is valid until final payment due date. After that time, price is subject to change.

Trip Insurance We have always felt that travel insurance is an individual decision, and therefore have not included it in the cost of our tours. That being said, we strongly recommend that you purchase the optional travel insurance described within. This coverage protects you against many unforeseen circumstances that can occur when traveling. There are many reasons to purchase insurance, but the following are two main reasons we highly recommend the insurance offered by NTA/Aon Insurance.

1) Trip cancellation - If you are forced to cancel a tour for medical reasons (for you or an immediate family member), having insurance ensures a complete refund of monies paid (except for the cost of insurance).

2) Trip interruption – Unfortunately, there are circumstances that can prevent passengers from fully participating in a tour and may require an early departure or extended stay. For example, if a passenger suffers an injury which requires immediate care and prevents the traveler from continuing on the tour, insurance will cover the cost of the extended stay, the cost of transportation home and the value of the missed tour (subject to claim submission and acceptance by AON Insurance). If you do not have insurance, you will personally incur these costs. From experience, we can tell you that this can be very expensive.

To purchase trip insurance, reference the enclosed info and call 800388-1470 or visit nta.aontravelprotect.com. You must use Tour Op-

erator Location #256061 to purchase insurance for a Sunrise Tour.

Pick-up points For each trip, we determine the pick-up points based on point requests. All pick-up points allow parking for your vehicle. In some cases we will not utilize a point if there is very limited demand. Sunrise’ pick up point partners offer the use of parking spaces during tour as a courtesy to Sunrise travelers. Neither Sunrise Tours nor parking lot owners assume responsibility for incidents occurring to parked cars.

For overnight tours, you will be notified which pick-ups we are using for your tour in a letter about 2 weeks prior to departure. If our routing allows, we may pick up along the way in outlying areas.

Identification A passport is required on any tour that leaves the United States, including Canada. Photo ID’s are required on all fly tours and recommended on all tours.

Singles Requesting Roommates If you would like to go on tour with us, but do not have a roommate for a specific trip, let us know and we will match you with someone else (same sex of course). Just let us know at least 60 days before departure and we will room you with another traveler at the double rate. If there is no roommate available on the tour you request, you will still only have to pay the price of a double. If you decline the roommate assigned, you will be responsible for the single supplement. Of course, if you prefer to travel individually, you can still sign up for the single fare. This offer is not valid on cruises, and some select tours.

Method of Payments For deposits we accept checks or cash. For final payment we accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, check or cash.

Seating on the Motorcoach Seating is assigned and will be rotated on a daily basis. Special seating requests are honored on the basis of availability. Paying the single fare does NOT ensure you will have a seat to yourself on the coach, it only ensures you a room by yourself.

Responsibility Sunrise Tours is not responsible for any injury, delay, loss or accident due to any act or negligence on the part of any person or company rendering services on any of our tours. We reserve the right to change any itinerary.

After You Book A Tour...

After you have booked a tour and we have received your deposit, the following is a schedule of correspondences: 1) confirmation of deposit received 2) your final payment is due 45 days before departure for an all-motorcoach tour or 60 days before departure for tours involving air or Amtrak trains (please note you will NOT receive an invoice when final payment is due) 3) you will receive a letter about 2-3 weeks prior to departure that will include your luggage tags and important details such as pick-up times and locations, hotel phone #’s, what to bring, and a detailed itinerary (subject to change). Please bring this with you on tour.

Pictures By signing up for and participating in a tour, you are agreeing to have any pictures taken on tour published in Sunrise Tours printed or web material. If you do not wish to have your picture used in any form by Sunrise Tours, please notify us prior to traveling.

Maps The maps provided in brochure are general outlines and not meant to outline specific routes to be driven. We reserve the right to change routing on any tour.

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Booking Forms & Procedures Name (as it appears on valid ID) Nickname (if applicable)

Tour:

Birthdate (required if traveling by air or train)

Tour departure date:

Address: Phone number:

Cell phone:

Email address: Roommate (s): Pickup point most convenient for you (actual pickup point may vary by demand): Overland Park/Lenexa Clarion (formerly Crowne Plaza), 12601 W. 95th St. La Quinta Inn Olathe, 20570 W 151st St

Gomers KC, 99th and Holmes Lee’s Summit, Hy-Vee, 310 SW Ward

Please check appropriate boxes: triple single double quad Smoking rooms are not available at most properties.

I have read, understand and agree to Sunrise Tours policies as they appear on page 46.

Name (as it appears on valid ID) Nickname (if applicable)

Tour:

Birthdate (required if traveling by air or train)

Tour departure date:

Address: Phone number:

Cell phone:

Email address: Roommate (s): Pickup point most convenient for you (actual pickup point may vary by demand): Overland Park/Lenexa Clarion (formerly Crowne Plaza), 12601 W. 95th St. La Quinta Inn Olathe, 20570 W 151st St

Gomers KC, 99th and Holmes Lee’s Summit, Hy-Vee, 310 SW Ward

Please check appropriate boxes: single triple double quad Smoking rooms are not available at most properties.

I have read, understand and agree to Sunrise Tours policies as they appear on page 46.

How to Book a Tour:

1. When you decide on a tour, you are welcome to give us a call to reserve your space and then continue to com- plete the following steps, or you can simply move on to step #2 2. Complete the above booking form. Please include any special requirements (diet, room, no steps etc.)

3. Determine what deposit is necessary for your tour according to the following:

motorcoach or fly/coach tours 5 or more days long - $100 per person

motorcoach or fly/coach tours less than 5 days - $50 per person

cruises and overseas tours - please call (deposits vary) 4. Mail in the form along with the deposit to:

(make checks payable to) Sunrise Tours

5913 Woodson Rd. #213

Mission, KS 66202

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5913 Woodson Rd. #213 Mission, KS 66202 (913) 681-2202 travelsunrise.com

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