6 days December 3, 10, 17, 1996
9 Holiday Shows
Enjoy the high-stepping Rockett
INCLUDED MEALS
Kansas City, Missouri
Tuesday D
Branson's best performers and the famous Rockettes will put you in the spirit of the season. Upon arrival in Kansas City, your transfer from the airport to the hotel is included. Your accommodations are in the Crown Center complex, also the headquarters of Hallmark Cards. Enjoy a 5:30 p.m. getacquainted reception and dinner at one of Kansas City's finest restaurants, The Hereford House. Afterward, view the world-famous Country Club Plaza Christmas lights. WESTIN CROWN CENTER HOTEL.
Hallmark Visitor's Center Branson
Lawrence Welk Champagne Theater
Wednesday BLD
Tour the Hallmark Visitor's Center where working craftsmen demonstrate the process used in making Hallmark products. On the way to Branson, stop at Precious Moments and visit the chapel, grounds and visitor center. Continue through the Missouri countryside to Branson. Your hotel for four evenings is the centrally located Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza. A buffet dinner is waiting upon arrival, then it's off for your first show a Christmas show, featuring the Lennon Sisters and Jo Ann Castle, at the Lawrence Welk Champagne Theater.HOLIDAY INN CROWNE PLAZA.
Dino Kartsonakis Tony Orlando
Thursday BD
For breakfast, it's "Upstairs at Jim Stafford's" followed by the Buck Trent Morning Show. You'll have some free time to stroll about the shops and eateries of Grand Village. This afternoon finds you at The Yellow Ribbon Music Theater enjoying Tony Orlando's Christmas show. After dinner, enjoy America's premier pianist and showman, Dino Kartsonakis, winner of the 1993 Dove Instrumental Album of the Year. HOLIDAY INN CROWNE PLAZA.
Branson Silver Dollar City
Friday BD
Have some free time to explore old downtown Branson this morning and enjoy lunch on your own. Join your companions this afternoon for Andy Williams'show at the Moon River Theater. Head for Silver Dollar City for dinner. The park is adorned with holiday decorations including over one million twinkling lights. Enjoy a special Christmas show tonight. HOLIDAY INN CROWNE PLAZA.
Branson Rockettes Jim Stafford
Saturday BD
The Lennon Brothers and their band will take you back to the classic swing era with their breakfast show. Afterward, have some free time to relax or browse the shops before seeing your Christmas favorites brought to life during the Radio City Music Hall "Christmas Spectacular" featuring the Rockettes. After a farewell dinner tonight, prepare to laugh with Jim Stafford, one of the best comedyvariety show entertainers. HOLIDAY INN CROWNE PLAZA.
Conclude Kansas City
Sunday B
On your way back to Kansas City International Airport, stop at the Bass Pro Shops' Outdoor World in Springfield. We suggest you do not book your return flight earlier than 3:00 p.m. Thank you for joining us for our Branson Holiday Shows. Travel with us again soon.
Performers'schedules are subject to change and performance schedules vary for tour 518. Tour 516 stays at the Palace Inn.
LAND TOUR RATE per person is $1095 twin, $1375 single and $1025 triple (twin with roll-away) basis. AIRFARE is additional. Please see your travel agent.
RESERVATION DEPOSIT per person is $250 plus (optional) $75 per person fee for Tour Cancellation Protection.
FULL REFUND when you participate in the Tour Cancellation Protection Plan.
Please see the For Your Information section.
Maximum elevation: 2, 100 feet Average temperature: Hi 52, Low 36
| Tour | Begin Tuesday | End Sunday |
| 516 | Dec. 3 | Dec. 8 |
| 517 | Dec. 10 | Dec. 15 |
| 518 | Dec. 17 | Dec. 22 |