8 Days December 19 - 26, 1996
Enjoy the hoiiday tradition of luminaries, glowing lanterns, lighting homes and streets.
INCLUDED MEALS
Begin Albuquerque, New Mexico
Thursday Dec. 19 D
The glowing luminaries outlining sidewalks, roofs and garden walls in Albuquerque are one of America's most magical holiday scenes. They are one of the unique Southwestern Christmas customs you'll experience in the "Land of Enchantment." A get-acquainted reception is followed by dinner. SHERATON OLD TOWN.
Taos
Friday Dec. 20 BD
Drive through pifion pine forests to Taos. Visit the Millicent A. Rogers Memorial Museum and Taos Pueblo, one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the country. Learn about the communal lifestyle and customs of the Taos Indians. Enjoy dinner at one of Taos' fine restaurants. HOLIDAY INN DON FERNANDO.
Taos Santa Fe
Saturday Dec. 21 BD
Sunday Dec.22 BD
The morning is free so you can explore
the shops, museums and art galleries of the Plaza. Stop in Truchas and Trampas, twin villages from the mid-1700s, on your way to Santa Fe. While sightseeing in Santa Fe on Sunday, you'll visit the International Folk Art Museum and see St. John's College and El Cristo Rey Church, the nation's largest adobe structure. Stay at the centrally located HILTON OF SANTA FE.
Albuquerque Old Town
Monday Dec. 23 B D
Return to Albuquerque. Historic Old Town is part of this afternoon's tour of the city. You'll have fantastic views of Albuquerque tonight while dining at the top of Sandia Peak. SHERATON OLD TOWN.
Luminarias procession
Tuesday Dec. 24 BD
Your morning is at leisure. This afternoon learn about Native American heritage at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Christmas Eve dinner features Southwestern specialties at the Maria Teresa Restaurant. Thousands of glowing luminaries will enchant you as you tour the Country Club and Old Town. Tonight, join the fun of Winterfest. SHERATON OLD TOWN.
Christmas Day Pueblo dances
Wednesday Dec. 25 BLD
Merry Christmas! Enjoy a leisurely morning before traditional Christmas lunch at the hotel. This afternoon, tour a nearby pueblo and watch the Christmas dances. Return to the hotel for a festive eggnog reception. Tonight, savor a delicious Christmas dinner at SHERATON OLD TOWN.
Conclude Albuquerque
Thursday Dec. 26 B
Thank you for joining us for a southwest holiday in New Mexico. Travel with us again soon.
LAND TOUR RATE per person is $1395 twin, $1790 single and $1305 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: 10, 678 feet Average temperature: Hi 42, Low 20
TOUR NUMBER: NMX-649