San Antonio and Dallas New Years (6 Days starting from $1,249)

San Antonio and Dallas New Years

A 6-Day tour starting from $1,249

Length:	6 Days
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Operator:	Collette
Tour Code:	3492

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About This Tour

Celebrate the New Year Texas-style in San Antonio and Dallas! Tour historic San Antonio, taking in the Alamo, the Mission of San Jose and the Aztec Theater. Learn the art of creating Tex-Mex cuisine at a private cooking class. Cruise along the Paseo Del Rio. Travel to Grapevine, known for fine dining, shopping and wineries and spend two nights at the luxurious Gaylord Texan Hotel. Ring in the New Year with a New Year's Eve Gala Dinner Dance with live entertainment and a champagne toast.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details

Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
5 Breakfast(s), 4 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

SAN ANTONIO Dury Plaza Hotel or Holiday Inn Riverwalk
DALLAS Gaylord Texan

On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Add a pre night stay in San Antonio. Prices start at $80.00 per person.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach

Day 1
San Antonio, Texas - Tour Begins
Ring in the New Year in style with Collette! Your tour begins in the great city of San Antonio. One visit to San Antonio and it’s easy to see why it is often referred to as the “American Venice.” Sidewalk cafes, historic architecture, and a beautiful river centerpiece make this a truly remarkable city.

Day 2
San Antonio
Your morning begins with a fascinating tour of San Antonio, stopping at The Alamo, the Institute of Texan Cultures, and the Mission of San Jose. Later, you’ll visit the San Antonio Shoe (SAS) factory, see where these famous shoes are made, and explore their turn-of-the-century general store. This evening, perhaps you will partake in an optional dinner in one of San Antonio''s local restaurants and see the IMAX presentation of “Alamo…The Price of Freedom.”

Day 3
San Antonio
Your day is at leisure to discover San Antonio on your own. Spend time shopping for those special gifts at the colorful Mexican Marketplace. This evening, sit back and enjoy the view as your included cruise takes you along the Paseo Del Rio, also known as The Riverwalk. Then, enjoy a private cooking class. Experience the flavors of true Tex-Mex cuisine as you learn the art of cooking and making the perfect Margarita - then enjoy your creations!

Day 4
San Antonio - Grapevine
This morning, travel north through the "Lone Star State" to Grapevine, which is nestled between Dallas and Fort Worth. Grapevine has a sophisticated charm and is known for its fine dining, shopping and many wineries. Your accommodations for the next two evenings will be at the new Gaylord Texan Hotel. This evening enjoy a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Dance with live entertainment and a champagne toast to the New Year.

Day 5
Grapevine - Dallas - Ft. Worth - Grapevine
Happy New Year! This morning enjoy a city tour of the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. You will visit the Kennedy Memorial, the Sixth Floor Museum, the West End, John Bryant Cabin and Thanksgiving Square. This afternoon visit the Cross Timbers Winery, which is located in the historic Dorris/Brock family farm house. This home has been recognized as one of the oldest structures in Grapevine. Learn how they make their unique wines, followed by a wine tasting. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at an authentic dude ranch and celebrate the end of a great vacation in true Texas style!

Day 6
Grapevine - Tour Ends
Depart Texas with many memories of your incredible New Year’s vacation!

Day 1
San Antonio, Texas - Tour Begins
Ring in the New Year in style with Collette! Your tour begins in the great city of San Antonio. One visit to San Antonio and it’s easy to see why it is often referred to as the “American Venice.” Sidewalk cafes, historic architecture, and a beautiful river centerpiece make this a truly remarkable city.

Day 2
San Antonio
Your morning begins with a fascinating tour of San Antonio, stopping at The Alamo, the Institute of Texan Cultures, and the Mission of San Jose. Later, you’ll visit the San Antonio Shoe (SAS) factory, see where these famous shoes are made, and explore their turn-of-the-century general store. This evening, perhaps you will partake in an optional dinner in one of San Antonio''s local restaurants and see the IMAX presentation of “Alamo…The Price of Freedom.”

Day 3
San Antonio
Your day is at leisure to discover San Antonio on your own. Spend time shopping for those special gifts at the colorful Mexican Marketplace. This evening, sit back and enjoy the view as your included cruise takes you along the Paseo Del Rio, also known as The Riverwalk. Then, enjoy a private cooking class. Experience the flavors of true Tex-Mex cuisine as you learn the art of cooking and making the perfect Margarita - then enjoy your creations!

Day 4
San Antonio - Grapevine
This morning, travel north through the "Lone Star State" to Grapevine, which is nestled between Dallas and Fort Worth. Grapevine has a sophisticated charm and is known for its fine dining, shopping and many wineries. Your accommodations for the next two evenings will be at the new Gaylord Texan Hotel. This evening enjoy a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Dance with live entertainment and a champagne toast to the New Year.

Day 5
Grapevine - Dallas - Ft. Worth - Grapevine
Happy New Year! This morning enjoy a city tour of the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. You will visit the Kennedy Memorial, the Sixth Floor Museum, the West End, John Bryant Cabin and Thanksgiving Square. This afternoon visit the Cross Timbers Winery, which is located in the historic Dorris/Brock family farm house. This home has been recognized as one of the oldest structures in Grapevine. Learn how they make their unique wines, followed by a wine tasting. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at an authentic dude ranch and celebrate the end of a great vacation in true Texas style!

Day 6
Grapevine - Tour Ends
Depart Texas with many memories of your incredible New Year’s vacation!

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
12/28/2008 - 1/3/2009	$1,249
12/28/2009 - 1/3/2010	$1,349

Know Before You Go... The order of events is subject to change due to holiday schedules. Flight on arrival day should be prior to 4:00 PM. Passport & Visa Information Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements. IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact. Time Zone San Antonio and Grapevine are 1 hour behind Eastern Standard Time. Electricity An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage for US, Canada is 110. Elevation Highest elevation included on tour 650 feet, San Antonio.

Enjoy a fascinating guided tour of San Antonio.

Cruise the Paseo Del Rio and enjoy 122,000 lights that illuminate the Riverwalk during the holiday season.

Experience a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Dance with live entertainment and a champagne toast.

Know Before You Go...

The order of events is subject to change due to holiday schedules.

Flight on arrival day should be prior to 4:00 PM.

Passport & Visa Information
Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Time Zone
San Antonio and Grapevine are 1 hour behind Eastern Standard Time.

Electricity
An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage for US, Canada is 110.

Elevation
Highest elevation included on tour 650 feet, San Antonio.

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