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Your flights to San Antonio should be
scheduled to arrive prior to 4pm on Day 1 of the tour.
Day
1: Arrive San Antonio, Texas It’s easy
to see why San Antonio is often referred to as the “American Venice.”
Sidewalk cafes, historic architecture, and a beautiful river
centerpiece make this a truly remarkable city. (D)
Day
2: San Antonio Your
day
begins with a fascinating tour
of
San Antonio. History and culture abound with visits to the Mission
San
Jose, the second mission established by Fray Antonio Margil
de Jesus in 1720, and the King William District which was established
in the 1840's, when a large number of Germans immigrated to Texas and
settled in the vicinity of San Antonio. This is followed by the
Alamo
which played a critical role in the Texas
Revolution.
People worldwide continue to remember the Alamo as a heroic struggle
against impossible odds — a place where men made the ultimate sacrifice
for freedom. The remainder
of
your day is at leisure to discover San Antonio on your own.
Your Tour Manager is on hand to recommend attractions and sightseeing
so you can experience the best of this unique city. Perhaps you will
partake in an option to enjoy dinner at one of San Antonio’s landmarks,
followed by the IMAX presentation of “Alamo…The Price of Freedom.” (B)
Day 3: San Antonio - Stonewall
- Luckenbach - Bandera - San Antonio This
morning you travel to
Stonewall to enjoy a tour of the LBJ
Ranch, birthplace of the 36th President of the United States,
Lyndon B. Johnson. On your tour of the ranch you will view the “Texas
White
House” and learn about living in the Texas “hill country.”
Later, journey to the heart of hill country to the German settlement of
Fredericksburg where you will have time to independently explore the
German influence in the form of bakeries, restaurants and stores.
Continue to the “Cowboy
Capital
of the World,” Bandera,
for
a traditional Texas cowboy BBQ and rootin’ tootin’ entertainment at
an authentic dude ranch. (B & D)
Day 4: San Antonio Your
morning
is
at leisure to discover more of San Antonio. Take a streetcar
to many of the downtown attractions or enjoy some shopping at the Rivercenter
Mall. This afternoon, visit the Institute
of
Texan Cultures, San Antonio’s cultural experience museum
dedicated to enhancing the understanding of cultural history and its
influence upon the people of Texas. Then, you’ll visit the San
Antonio
Shoe (SAS) factory and see where these famous shoes are
made right before your eyes! Experience the flavors of true Tex-Mex
cuisine as you learn the art of cooking and making the perfect
Margarita - then enjoy your creations! Later, cruise
along
the Paseo del Rio, also known as the Riverwalk,
one
of Texas’s most prized attractions. (B & D)
Day
5: Depart San Antonio Tour ends. We are
certain you will agree: San Antonio's natural beauty, history, cuisine,
people and music create an experience you'll always remember. (B)
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