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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. At 6 pm, meet your
traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will
prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
Day
2: San Antonio San
Antonio
has
always been a crossroads and a meeting place. This
morning’s city tour features historic sites such as Market Square,
Mission San Jose, and the ALAMO—the most famous landmark in Texas,
where Davy Crockett died during the valiant attempt to hold off the
Mexican army. This afternoon there will be time to explore one of San
Antonio’s jewels, the “River Walk,” stretching approximately
two-and-a-half miles and peppered with sidewalk cafés,
boutiques, and restaurants. This evening, enjoy a CRUISE along the
River Walk before dinner at a local restaurant. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 3: Bandera Today, head to
Bandera, “Cowboy Capital of the World,” and visit SILVER SPUR GUEST
RANCH. Learn about life on the ranch from a Texas cowboy; take a
hayride to feed the longhorn; and enjoy a trick roping performance and
perhaps even try your hand at roping! For lunch, get your first taste
of the delicious food served at the ranch—from Texas-style brisket, BBQ
chicken and beef, chicken-fried steak, rope sausage, and all the
fixins! (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 4: Journey to Hill Country Journey
to
STONEWALL,
Texas, where you will learn about the life and legacy of
the 36th president, Lyndon B. Johnson, on a tour of the Texas White
House, also known as the LBJ RANCH. Next, visit BECKER VINEYARDS, one
of the most respected winemakers in the area, for a tour and tasting of
Texas’ vintages. Your final stop today is LUCKENBACH, made famous by
Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. Time to explore this Western town
and its 1849 General Store before returning to San Antonio. This
evening your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. Wonderful
conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day
5: Depart San Antonio The vacation ends
today with guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers
are provided. (Breakfast)
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