8 Day Tour of Texas: The Lone Star State

8 Day Texas: The Lone Star State
Dallas, Austin, San Antonio & Houston. Visit the Alamo & NASA Space Center  - from $1199 (Land Only)

Promo Valid for Departures: November 2016 – November 2017

The Deal

Begin your tour of Dallas at the Sixth Floor Museum, then visit the John F. Kennedy Memorial. Experience the Deep Ellum District, a former warehouse area transformed into a trendy center for live music, drive to popular Klyde Warren Park, an oasis of green in the midst of the city, then depart to the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Afterwards, a nostalgic visit to the Southfork Ranch where the "Dallas" TV series was filmed.

Travel to Fort Worth and enjoy a walking tour, before viewing an actual "longhorn cattle drive" that rumbles daily through the Stockyards Historic District. Drive through the Texas hills to the state capital of Austin, a thriving cultural scene and vibrant nightlife. Discover the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, known as the Texas White House, then journey to the heart of Hill Country to the beautifully preserved German village of Fredericksburg. Visit the Museum of the Pacific War with its stunning artifacts, interactive exhibits, and indoor/outdoor exhibit of World War II military vehicles, then onto San Antonio with its historic missions, Spanish architecture and beautiful river centerpiece.

Walk the grounds of the best preserved and restored Mission, at Mission San Jose, and visit Mission Conception, where priests and local Native Americans lived and worked within this walled compound. Continue to El Mercado, the lively Mexican marketplace, and view the San Fernando Cathedral, seat of the Archbishop, one of the oldest cathedrals in the United States. See history come to life as you visit the famous fort, The Alamo, then embark on a private barge cruise.

In Schulenburg, see St. Mary's High Hill Church, the "Queen of the Painted Churches" in Texas, renowned for its elaborate and intricately detailed paintings, large host of statuary and glittering stained-glass windows. Travel to Houston, the state's largest and most diverse city, and view the city's original courthouse, as well as City Hall, the Houston Astrodome, the Theater District and the Texas Medical Center, the largest in the world. Continue to the NASA Space Center - from here, man's first moon landing was directed. Space Center Houston boasts a number of interactive displays with everything from space artifacts to a full size rocket and space shuttle. See scientists at work at the NASA facility and learn about space exploration from fascinating hands-on exhibits.

Package Includes

  • 7 nights accommodations 
    • 2 nights Dallas
    • 1 night Austin
    • 2 nights San Antonio
    • 2 nights Houston
  • Hotel porterage
  • 10 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
  • Services of English-speaking local guides
  • Entrance fees per itinerary
  • Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

How to Book

Book by July 31, 2016 and save $300 per person off our regular price. Lowest price reflects $300 promotional savings. Promotion is not valid on existing reservations. To redeem the discounted savings, use promotional code SHWTSLS300 at the time of booking. Click above to book or call 800-682-3333 to speak with one of our reservation specialists.

* The following additional fees are not included, where applicable: airfare, arrival/departure transfers, optional tours and gratuities. For more details, see our Terms & Conditions.

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