7 Days December 20 - 26, 1996
Christmas at the Alamo
INCLUDED MEALS
Begin San Antonio, Texas
Friday Dec. 20 D
Christmas in San Antonio is filled with south-of-the-border holiday customs. Tonight's get-acquainted reception is followed by dinner. Your hotel for six nights is part of the fun and excitement of the famed River Walk. HILTON PALACIO DEL RIO HOTEL.
San Antonio Alamo
Saturday Dec. 21 BL
San Antonio's 300-year history has been shaped by Spanish conquistadors, Mexican immigrants, Southern Plains Indians and missionaries from Europe. Discover its colorful past at the Alamo. Attend the IMAX theater performance of "Alamo - The Price of Freedom." This afternoon see the fine French Impressionist collection on display at the McNay Art Museum, former home of artist Marian Koogler McNay.
New Braunfels a Christmas Pagaent
Sunday Dec. 22 BL
Visit the Institute of Texan Cultures then depart for New Braunfels, a German settlement from 1845. Visit the Sophienburg Museum and the Hummel Museum. Lunch featuyes traditional German fare. Tonight, you have tickets for the unique water performance of the Riverside Christmas Pageant. Five barges feature vignettes of the Christmas story depicting the journey to Bethlehem and the birth of the Christ Child.
Mission San lose Mexican Market
Monday Dec. 23 BD
Built in 1720, Mission San Jose is known as the "Queen of the Missions" because it was the most beautiful, most prosperous and best fortified of all Texas missions. Have time to stroll and shop the Mexican Market, bustling with holiday activity. Visit the San Fernando Cathedral before returning to the hotel. Enjoy an evening river cruise to view the holiday decorations and dinner at the Plaza Club.
Y.O. Ranch Chuck wagon lunch
Tuesday Dec. 24 BLD
Today finds you at the Y.O. Ranch where you'll see famous Texas Longhorn cattle as well as exotic big game animals from Africa. After a tour of the ranch, gather 'round for a filling chuck wagon lunch - a perfect way to complete your ranching experience. Return to San Antonio for Christmas Eve dinner.
Christmas Day
Wednesday Dec. 25 BLD
Feliz Navidad! The morning is free to attend church services, take advantage of the hotel's amenities or simply relax. An eggnog reception, accompanied by entertainment, will be held late this afternoon. Join your tour manager and fellow travelers this evening for a special farewell Christmas dinner party complete with roasted Tom Turkey.
Conclude San Antonio
Thursday Dec. 26 B
After breakfast, it's time to say "so long, pardner!" Thank you for traveling with Maupintour. We hope you've enjoyed our Texas-style holiday! Join us again soon.
LAND TOUR RATE per person is $1375 twin, $1785 single and $1315 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.
TOUR NUMBERS: SAT 44, 45, 46. Membership is limited to 40 passengers per motorcoach, each with its own tour manager.
Maximum elevation: 1, 600 feet Average temperature: Hi 60. Low 41