San Antonio Getaway featuring a visit to an authentic Dude Ranch
Relax Texas style when you settle into your Riverwalk hotel on this 5 day San Antonio getaway. Discover the flavors of true Tex-Mex cuisine during your private cooking class. Visit the legendary Alamo. Learn about the cultural history of the Lone Star State at the Institute of Texan Cultures. Be swept up in the romance of the Old West at a dude ranch in Bandera. Visit charming Fredericksburg nestled in the hill country and rich with German heritage. Cruise along the Paseo del Rio.
Tour HighlightsThe Alamo, LBJ Ranch, Fredericksburg, Wine Tasting, Mayan Dude Ranch, Tex-Mex Cooking Class, Paseo Del Rio
Collette Experiences Experience the true Texas during an evening at an authentic dude ranch. Enjoy a wine tasting at one of the hill country's historic wineries.
Tour Highlights
Collette Experiences
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- Tour Operator
- Collette Vacations
- Offer
- Offer valid through 5/31/2010
- Duration
- 5 Days
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | San Antonio | San Antonio, Texas - Tour Begins : It's easy to see why San Antonio is often referred to as the "American Venice." Sidewalk cafes, historic architecture, and a beautiful river centerpiece make this a truly remarkable city. Today dinner will be included. |
| Day 2 | San Antonio | San Antonio : Your day begins with a fascinating tour of San Antonio. History and culture abound with visits to the Mission San Jose, the second mission established by Fray Antonio Margil de Jesus in 1720, and the King William District which was established in the 1840's, when a large number of Germans immigrated to Texas and settled in the vicinity of San Antonio. This is followed by the Alamo which played a critical role in the Texas Revolution. People worldwide continue to remember the Alamo as a heroic struggle against impossible odds - a place where men made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. The remainder of your day is at leisure to discover San Antonio on your own. Your Tour Manager is on hand to recommend attractions and sightseeing so you can experience the best of this unique city. Perhaps you will partake in an option to enjoy dinner at one of San Antonio's landmarks, followed by the IMAX presentation of "Alamo...The Price of Freedom." Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 3 | San Antonio | San Antonio - Stonewall - Fredericksburg - Bandera - San Antonio : This morning you travel to Stonewall to enjoy a tour of the LBJ Ranch, birthplace of the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson. On your tour of the ranch you will view the "Texas White House" and learn about living in the Texas "hill country." Later, journey to the heart of hill country to the German settlement of Fredericksburg where you will have time to independently explore the German influence in the form of bakeries, restaurants and stores. Continue to the "Cowboy Capital of the World," Bandera, for a traditional Texas cowboy BBQ and rootin' tootin' entertainment at an authentic dude ranch. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 4 | San Antonio | San Antonio : Your morning is at leisure to discover more of San Antonio. Take a streetcar to many of the downtown attractions or enjoy some shopping at the Rivercenter Mall. This afternoon, visit the Institute of Texan Cultures*, San Antonio's cultural experience museum dedicated to enhancing the understanding of cultural history and its influence upon the people of Texas. Then, you'll visit the San Antonio Shoe (SAS) factory and see where these famous shoes are made right before your eyes! Experience the flavors of true Tex-Mex cuisine as you learn the art of cooking and making the perfect Margarita - then enjoy your creations! Later, cruise along the Paseo del Rio, also known as the Riverwalk, one of Texas's most prized attractions. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 5 | San Antonio | San Antonio - Tour Ends : We are certain you will agree San Antonio's natural beauty, history, cuisine, people and music create an experience you'll always remember. Today breakfast will be included. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
Drury Plaza Hotel
- Disclaimer
- Note
Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
