Spanish Treasures: The Missions of San Antonio
Uniquely San Antonio
Viva San Antonio
YO Ranch
LBJ Ranch and the Becker Winery
Natural Bridge Caverns
Cooking Mexican 101
Spirits of San Antonio

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Spanish Treasures: The Missions of San Antonio

Saturday June 28, 9 am–1 pm – CANCELLED
Sunday, June 30, 9 am–1 pm
Tuesday, July 1, 9 am–1 pm – CANCELLED

$28 per person
Children 3 to 11 years $14
Children under 3 years are free provided they sit in lap of accompanying adult.

San Antonio is a wonderful reflection of its Spanish Colonial heritage. Discover much the city's beauty and Old World charm while you visit its famous missions. The beautiful architecture, elaborate churches and friendly people remain as part of the heart and soul of this cultural exchange. Enjoy Mission San Jose known as the Queen of the Missions and its new Visitor's Center. A brief stop for photos will be offered at Missions San Juan and Espada. Enjoy the tranquility of the Old Spanish Aqueduct and then pause briefly at Mission Concepcion (oldest unrestored church in the U.S.).

Includes: deluxe motorcoach, professional guide, beverage and snack

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Uniquely San Antonio – CANCELLED

Saturday June 28, 12 noon–4:30 pm
Tuesday, July 1, 12 noon–4:15pm

$42 per person
$21 Children 3 to 11 years
Children under 3 years are free provided they sit in lap of accompanying adult.

The style of this unique city was born of a heritage that combined the charm of the old world with the spirit of the Wild West. Taste our spice of life and relive the adventures that created legends. Enjoy the following sites:

Buckhorn Hall of Horns and the Texas Ranger's Museum.
Discover more than 120 years of history... Texas style! Marvel at the exotic collections of horns, antlers, cowboy memorabilia and fish from the Seven Seas. All this in a saloon setting dating back to the 1800's. The newly opened Ranger's Museum gives one a glimpse of the law and lawlessness of early San Antonio.

Spanish Gov.'s Palace
This early colonial Spanish home was the official residence of the Spanish military commander and his family. National Geographic Magazine voted this building to be one of the most beautiful in San Antonio.

Institute of Texas Cultures
This site highlights all the cultures, which have made Texas what it is Today with exhibits, demonstrations and a panoramic film about Texas. Discover who the Texans really are!

Includes: deluxe motorcoach, professional guide, a beverage and snack.

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Viva San Antonio

Saturday, June 28, 1–5 pm
Sunday, June 29, 1–5 pm

$35 per person
Children 3 to 11 years $18
Children under 3 years are free provided they sit in lap of accompanying adult.

With just one visit to San Antonio, the city will capture your imagination just as it captures the "Spirit of Texas". Enjoy visiting the Alamo, "Shrine of Texas Liberty", the magnificent San Fernando Cathedral the Spiritual Center for San Antonio for over 250 years; and the lively and colorful Mexican Marketplace. A driving tour of the downtown and surrounding area gives an overall view of the city.

Includes: deluxe motorcoach, professional guide, admission to the Museum, a beverage and snack.

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YO Ranch and Cowboy Artists
Museum Tour – CANCELLED

Sunday, June 29, 8 am–4:30 pm

$87 per person
Children 3 to 11 years $44
Children under 3 years are free provided they sit in lap of accompanying adult.

Texas lore is not just legend... see for yourself at the YO Ranch, a one of a kind Texas tradition. Cowboys, longhorn cattle and rustic charm give this Ranch the ambiance of the Old West. As you visit the YO be prepared to see longhorns grazing next to zebras and witness one of the largest collections of natural roaming exotic animals on the North American continent. Tour the ranch seeing giraffe, eland, zebra, ostrich, ibex and more, including many rare and endangered species. Then enjoy lunch prepared for the cowhands...any you are invited. Following lunch you will continue to Kerrville, Texas for a visit to the prestigious Western Artists Museum. Nestled on 10 beautiful Hill Country acres, this museum presents paintings, photos and bronze works of art that bring the image of the western frontier to life. The spirit of the West is captured in every detail.

Includes: Deluxe motorcoach, professional guide, tour of the ranch, and admission to Cowboy Artists Museum, Lunch.

BBQ lunch: 2 meats, cowboy beans, coleslaw, and bread.

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LBJ Ranch and the Becker Winery

Sunday, June 29, 8:30 am–5 pm
Monday, June 30, 8:30 am–5 pm – CANCELLED

$51 per person
$26 Children 3 to 11 years
Children under 3 years are free provided they sit in lap of accompanying adult.

Travel the rolling hills of the beautiful Texas Hill Country to the birthplace of the 36th President of the U.S., Lyndon Baines Johnson. Visit the birthplace, the Texas White House, and pay your respects at the Johnson gravesite. This ranch is a National Historical Park. Lunch will be available on your own in Fredericksburg, TX. In the afternoon visit the Becker Vineyard. Enjoy a tour and wine tasting at one of the most famous wineries in the Texas Hill Country. At this time of the year alongside the rolls and rolls of growing grape vines are fields of lavender plants.

Includes: Admission to the Becker Winery and LBJ Ranch.

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Natural Bridge Caverns

Monday, June 30, 9 am–1 pm
Wednesday, July 2, 9 am–1 pm

$36 per person
Children 3 to 11 years $18
Children under 3 years are free provided they sit in lap of accompanying adult.

Travel just north of San Antonio's city limits for this underground adventure. The lustrous colors and dazzling passageways in Natural Bridge Caverns provide moments of wonderment not easily forgotten. You don't have to go to England to see King's thrones and castles. Discover the Castle of the White Giants, and many other spectacular wonders inside the largest cavern in Texas.

Includes: deluxe motorcoach, professional guide, and admission to Natural Bridge, a snack and beverage.

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Cooking Mexican 101

Monday, June 30, 11 am–1:30 pm
Wednesday, July 1, 11 am–1:30 pm

$84 per person. (This tour is not recommended for children)

Enjoy a cooking class presented by Blanca Aldaco. This renowned chef and successful restaurateur presents delightful instructions in preparing our native cuisine. Spicy food is the basis of our San Antonio culture. Learn the family secrets that have won Blanca numerous culinary awards as well as many appearances on the Food Channel. From the basic enchilada Tex-Mex to the perfect Enchilada Verdes acquire the techniques to making this delicious food. A meal is provided served with complimentary Margaritas.

Includes: deluxe motorcoach, the cooking class, recipe booklet, lunch, dessert and Margarita.

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Spirits of San Antonio

Monday, June 30, 6–10 pm
Tuesday, July 1, 6–10 pm

$74 per person (This tour is not recommended for young children)

Docia Williams is called the Ghost Lady of San Antonio. Known as an outstanding storyteller, historian and poet, she has written several books on ghosts and appeared on national TV. With this tour, Ms. Williams enchants her guests with stories of "spirits" that have created legends in our city. Whether myth or actual history, the stories will leave lasting memories with you. Dinner is included in this tour.

Includes: deluxe motorcoach, the tour conducted by Ms. Williams, and dinner.