~ Tour Listings ~
• Charleston Tea Plantation
• The Ark Encounter and The Creation Museum
• Folkmoot USA - International Folk Festival
• Wohlfhart Haus Dinner Theatre "Country Roads"
• The Best of Central Europe
• Carolina Opry Christmas Special at Myrtle Beach
• The Ark Encounter and The Creation Museum
• Folkmoot USA - International Folk Festival
• Wohlfhart Haus Dinner Theatre "Country Roads"
• The Best of Central Europe
• Carolina Opry Christmas Special at Myrtle Beach
Charleston Tea Plantation - Home of American Grown Tea
Saturday May 19, 2018
We are pleased to offer you an experience that is not only educational and fun, but one-of-a-kind. Located on picturesque Wadmalaw Island in the heart of the Lowcountry, the Charleston Tea Plantation is home to Charleston Tea Plantation Tea.
Experience the beauty and charm….view acres and acres of breathtaking tea plants as far as the eye can see, learn first-hand how tea is made during an informative Factory Tour, take an enjoyable Trolley tour through the tea fields, stop by the greenhouse to learn how tea is grown, and help yourself to all of the iced or hot tea you can drink! Of course a stop at the Charleston City Market is a must.
Cost: $97 per person
Deposit: $12 due 2 weeks out after making reservations
We are pleased to offer you an experience that is not only educational and fun, but one-of-a-kind. Located on picturesque Wadmalaw Island in the heart of the Lowcountry, the Charleston Tea Plantation is home to Charleston Tea Plantation Tea.
Experience the beauty and charm….view acres and acres of breathtaking tea plants as far as the eye can see, learn first-hand how tea is made during an informative Factory Tour, take an enjoyable Trolley tour through the tea fields, stop by the greenhouse to learn how tea is grown, and help yourself to all of the iced or hot tea you can drink! Of course a stop at the Charleston City Market is a must.
Cost: $97 per person
Deposit: $12 due 2 weeks out after making reservations
The Ark Encounter and The Creation Museum
June 18-21, 2018
1st Day: Travel Day: Today we head for Kentucky, where beautiful horse farms have been part of the Bluegrass Country since the region was first settled. We'll have a chance to see many horse farms as we drive through the beautiful countryside. We’ll travel to northern Kentucky today and check into our lodging for the next three nights.
1st Day: Travel Day: Today we head for Kentucky, where beautiful horse farms have been part of the Bluegrass Country since the region was first settled. We'll have a chance to see many horse farms as we drive through the beautiful countryside. We’ll travel to northern Kentucky today and check into our lodging for the next three nights.
2nd Day: The Creation Museum /Newport on the Levee / The Purple People Bridge: We’re in for an adventure today as we visit the Creation Museum. The state-of-the-art 75,000 square-foot museum brings the pages of the Bible to life, casting its characters and animals in dynamic form and placing them in familiar settings. Walk through the Garden of Eden. See the scaffolding, smell the freshly-cut timbers in the busy work site of Noah’s Ark. Experience the Special Effects Theater, complete with rumbling seats and rising mists, which takes visitors on a fantastic quest to find the real purpose and meaning of life. There are also three spectacular gardens, a petting zoo and more.
This evening, we stop by Newport on the Levee, a retail, dining and entertainment center, for some free time to eat dinner, shop and explore on our own. You can take a stroll across the Ohio River on the Purple People Bridge, a one-of-a-kind walking bridge, for a great view of the river.
This evening, we stop by Newport on the Levee, a retail, dining and entertainment center, for some free time to eat dinner, shop and explore on our own. You can take a stroll across the Ohio River on the Purple People Bridge, a one-of-a-kind walking bridge, for a great view of the river.
3rd Day: The Ark Encounter / Jungle Jim's International Market: The Ark Encounter is a full-sized reconstruction of Noah’s Ark, making it the largest timber-frame structure in the world. Stretching more than 1 ½ football fields in length. Dozens of exhibits within this unique attraction will bring to life the Biblical account of Noah’s Ark. You will learn how Noah and his family could have fit and cared for the animals on the Ark. Other spectacular exhibits showcase what Noah and his world were like before the Flood, while others highlight the enormous impact the Flood has had on our world. Prepare to be astonished as you explore the life-sized reconstruction of Noah’s Ark.
This afternoon we cross the Ohio River into Cincinnati for a visit to Jungle Jim's International Market. You will foods from around the world. They have aisles that are dedicated for nothing but English foods, German foods, Mexican foods and many, many more nationalities. There is an area called "The European Village" with rooms dedicated to food from France, Italy, Greece, Ireland and more.
This afternoon we cross the Ohio River into Cincinnati for a visit to Jungle Jim's International Market. You will foods from around the world. They have aisles that are dedicated for nothing but English foods, German foods, Mexican foods and many, many more nationalities. There is an area called "The European Village" with rooms dedicated to food from France, Italy, Greece, Ireland and more.
4th Day: Travel Day: We’ll return home today with rest and meal stops en route.
Price per person: Double $567 Triple $551 Quad $540 Single $676
Deposit of $20 is due 14 days after making your reservations. Balance due: August 1
Includes: Continental breakfast included on days 2, 3 and 4.
Click here to sign up for this tour.
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Price per person: Double $567 Triple $551 Quad $540 Single $676
Deposit of $20 is due 14 days after making your reservations. Balance due: August 1
Includes: Continental breakfast included on days 2, 3 and 4.
Click here to sign up for this tour.
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Folkmoot USA - International Folk Festival
Wednesday July 25, 2018
Folkmoot events and programs are based on cultural exchange and designed to build global relationship and celebrate the music, costumes, dance and performers from cultures around the world. You could travel to any of the countries represented and you would be lucky to see their group perform. Join us and see these dance groups along with their musicians perform right here in the beautiful mountains at Flat Rock, NC.
Each year, hundreds of international groups apply to perform at Folkmoot, but only 8 to 10 are chosen. Each year, Folkmoot creates a program with new and different performers. Performers for the 2018 event represent the countries of Ghana, Canada, Italy, Peru, Czech Republic, Northern Cypress, Brazil, Thailand, US and the Cherokee.
In 2014 Folkmoot was named a top ten Festival by USA Today. For 22 years, the Southeast Tourism Society named the Festival, "One of the top 20 Events in the Southeast" and the Southeast Tourism Society lists Folkmoot in their "Top 100 Events in America".
Come and enjoy Folkmoot with us as these international dance groups celebrate their heritage, one of the events Tommy and I always enjoy attending!
Cost per person: $89. Deposit: $20. due 2 weeks out after making reservations
Folkmoot events and programs are based on cultural exchange and designed to build global relationship and celebrate the music, costumes, dance and performers from cultures around the world. You could travel to any of the countries represented and you would be lucky to see their group perform. Join us and see these dance groups along with their musicians perform right here in the beautiful mountains at Flat Rock, NC.
Each year, hundreds of international groups apply to perform at Folkmoot, but only 8 to 10 are chosen. Each year, Folkmoot creates a program with new and different performers. Performers for the 2018 event represent the countries of Ghana, Canada, Italy, Peru, Czech Republic, Northern Cypress, Brazil, Thailand, US and the Cherokee.
In 2014 Folkmoot was named a top ten Festival by USA Today. For 22 years, the Southeast Tourism Society named the Festival, "One of the top 20 Events in the Southeast" and the Southeast Tourism Society lists Folkmoot in their "Top 100 Events in America".
Come and enjoy Folkmoot with us as these international dance groups celebrate their heritage, one of the events Tommy and I always enjoy attending!
Cost per person: $89. Deposit: $20. due 2 weeks out after making reservations
Click the links below to see past performing groups at Folkmoot.
Folkmoot 2016, Peru Multicolor, Peru
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRgwA123RKQ
Folkmoot 2016, KimuranttiKirjavat, Finland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9XaLusg_WM
Folkmoot 2016, Hibiki Rengo-kai, Japan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awgg-VQDgec
Folkmoot 2016, Ballet Folklorico South Texas College, Mexico
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lptH09EpkbM
Folkmoot 2013: Special - Stilt Walkers Airborne, on One Leg, and Circling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTQMkdqgTJ0
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Folkmoot 2016, Peru Multicolor, Peru
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRgwA123RKQ
Folkmoot 2016, KimuranttiKirjavat, Finland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9XaLusg_WM
Folkmoot 2016, Hibiki Rengo-kai, Japan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awgg-VQDgec
Folkmoot 2016, Ballet Folklorico South Texas College, Mexico
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lptH09EpkbM
Folkmoot 2013: Special - Stilt Walkers Airborne, on One Leg, and Circling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTQMkdqgTJ0
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Wednesday September 12, 2018
All Country Roads lead to Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre for this tribute to Country Music
and its stars of the past and present. This original revue features our talented cast of singers as well as our incredible live band and will remind you why “you were country, when country wasn’t cool.” Grab your hat, polish your boots, and head to Wohlfahrt Haus for some Southern hospitality & moments to remember!
Cost: $105.
Deposit: $15. due 2 weeks out after making reservations
Click here to sign up for this tour.
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All Country Roads lead to Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre for this tribute to Country Music
and its stars of the past and present. This original revue features our talented cast of singers as well as our incredible live band and will remind you why “you were country, when country wasn’t cool.” Grab your hat, polish your boots, and head to Wohlfahrt Haus for some Southern hospitality & moments to remember!
Cost: $105.
Deposit: $15. due 2 weeks out after making reservations
Click here to sign up for this tour.
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The Best of Central Europe River Cruise + Three nights in Prague
Viking River Cruise / 8 Day + Prague 3 Nights
Bavarian Germany / Austria / Hungary / Czech Republic
October 13 – October 24, 2018
River cruises are a great way to see the world. Back in the day, the rivers were the super highways for transportation. Cities were built along the river. Now the main points of interest are close by the docks. Shore excursions are included while on the riverboat and arranged so you will be back to the riverboat to enjoy lunch and dinner.
Day 1: Depart: We depart Charlotte for Budapest. Translantic flight to Europe.
Day 2: Budapest, Hungary: Welcome to Budapest, capital of Hungary. Transfer to your ship from the airport.* After boarding, the afternoon is yours to relax or do a bit of exploring. After dinner on board tonight, enjoy an evening cruise on your ship to admire Budapest’s beautiful scenery from the vantage point of the Danube River. (D)
Day 3: Budapest, Hungary: Your morning begins with a panoramic tour of the Pest side of the city. Journey along Andrássy Avenue and see the 19th- and 20th-century mansions, National Opera House, Parliament Building and Chain Bridge. Stop in Heroes’ Square to learn more about Hungarian history, then cross the Danube to Buda’s Castle District. Visit Matthias Church and enjoy brilliant views of the Danube and the beautiful Hungarian Parliament building from Fishermen’s Bastion. Rejoin your ship in Visegrád for lunch as we cruise along the scenic Danube River. Enjoy a mid-afternoon Viennese coffee workshop, complete with apple strudel. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Vienna, Austria: Today we tour the Austrian capital of Vienna. Ride along the Ringstrasse, which replaced the city walls in the mid-19th century. See some of the city’s baroque architecture, including the world-famous Opera House, St. Stephan’s Cathedral and Hofburg Palace. Return to your ship for lunch. The rest of the day is yours to further explore. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. Or, you may choose to join us for an optional excursion. Perhaps visit Schönbrunn Palace, erected in 1778 and admired as the “Versailles of Vienna,” or go behind the scenes at the Spanish Riding School to see its famed Lipizzaner stallions. This evening, you might enjoy an optional classical concert or celebrate the bottling of this year’s wine vintage among the locals at a high-spirited optional Heurigen dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Krems, Austria: After breakfast, disembark in Krems and set off for Göttweig, a working Benedictine abbey that owns many of the vineyards along the Danube. See the splendid ceiling fresco in its imperial stairwell, one of the largest in the world. Visit the abbey church, a masterpiece of baroque architecture. Alternately, you may instead choose to explore your environs by bicycle, enjoying a ride along a riverside bike path considered one of Europe’s most scenic. Afterward, rejoin your ship and cruise leisurely through the captivating Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste some local Austrian specialties during lunch on board, taking in views of attractive towns and castle ruins along the way. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Passau, Germany: Arrive this morning in Passau, at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers. Your guided walk along the town’s narrow streets takes you through Old Town and past traditional patrician houses. You’ll see the New Bishop’s Residence and visit the impressive baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral with its ornate interior. Inside, you are treated to a special concert played on the 17,000-pipe organ, considered Europe’s largest church organ.† Enjoy lunch aboard your ship, and return to the city for further exploration on your own before departing. Alternately, you may instead journey into the countryside on an optional excursion to a local farm where you will have the opportunity to join a festive Bavarian party, experiencing traditional German music and food and tasting locally brewed beer. Or, you may choose a full-day optional excursion to explore glorious Salzburg; visit the Italianate Old Town, see settings from the film The Sound of Music, and enjoy lunch at Austria’s oldest restaurant. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Regensburg, Germany: After breakfast, meet your local guide for a walking tour through the scenic town of Regensburg, considered one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities. See one of the largest groupings of 13th- and 14th-century church spires, towers and patrician houses north of the Alps. You also encounter the 12th-century Old Stone Bridge, St. Peter’s Cathedral and a number of idyllic courtyards. Take time to stroll the streets, shop or visit Germany’s oldest restaurant, the Alte Würstküche. Lunch is served aboard your ship.
This afternoon, enjoy scenic cruising along the Danube River, or take an optional excursion to visit Weltenburg Abbey and experience a short cruise through a stunning mountain pass, one of the most breathtakingly scenic bends in the Danube Narrows. Travel by road to Kelheim and board a ferryboat to explore the 400-foot chalk cliffs and dramatic scenery of the Danube Narrows. Visit Weltenburg Abbey*, renowned for the dark ale brewed here by monks since 1050, then rejoin your ship in Kelheim in time for dinner. Alternately, you may choose a full-day optional excursion to see the highlights of the grand city of Munich. (B, L, D)
Day 8: Nuremberg, Germany: When you awake this morning, your ship will be on the Main–Danube Canal, an engineering marvel that stretches 106 miles from Kelheim on the Danube to Bamberg on the Main River. It began as Charlemagne’s dream in 793 and was completed in 1992 with 16 locks that raise the water level 1,332 feet. Today, it enables river travel from the North Sea to the Black Sea.
Disembark in Roth to take a shuttle directly to Nuremberg and begin exploring; or, stay on board to enjoy cruising this legendary canal and arrive in Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second largest city, around lunchtime. After lunch, take a city tour that features a drive to Zeppelin Field, the former Nazi parade grounds, and Congress Hall. You will also drive by the Palace of Justice, the venerable vestige of the Nuremberg Trials. Then visit medieval Nuremberg Castle. Your tour comes to a close with a walk from the imperial palace grounds, past the Albrecht Dürer House and on to the Main Market Square with its elaborate Gothic fountain. Afterward you have some time on your own to explore.
Alternately, you can join an optional World War II tour. Visit Zeppelin Field on foot, see Congress Hall and spend time at the illuminating Documentation Center Museum. After, visit Courtroom 600 at the Palace of Justice (unless court is in session) before heading to Nuremberg’s medieval Old Town, enclosed within ancient city walls. (B, L, D)
Day 9: Nuremberg to Prague: After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the motorcoach as we enjoy the Bohemian countryside on our way to Enchanted Prague, the Golden City. We expect to arrive in early to mid-afternoon.
Day 10: Prague Guided Tour / Boat Cruise / Free Time: Our guide will meet us for our city tour. Highlights include Prague’s historic old square, still the heart of the city, and the Golden Lane, a 16th century quarter of tradesmen’s tiny houses where the novelist Franz Kafka once lived. We will cross the Charles Bridge; dating from the 14th century, it’s the oldest surviving bridge in the city. There will be an excursion to Prague Castle, the official residence of the president. Lastly, at the end of our tour we will take a one hour boat trip. This afternoon is free to enjoy this Golden City. (Breakfast)
Day 11: Cesky Krumlov: Start today with an outing to one of the most picturesque towns in Europe after Prague. A town that reaches to the skies above a bend on the River Vltava, Český Krumlov is a pearl of Renaissance architecture and a place where the sumptuousness of the local castle, maze-like alleyways, richly decorated coats of arms of burghers houses, and wonderful floral gardens are harmoniously interwoven; at the same time, it boasts medieval pubs, ale-houses, galleries and graphite mines. Thanks to its unique preserved medieval core, Český Krumlov is included on the UNESCO list (breakfast)
Day 12: Today we say farewell to one of the most unique tours of Europe. However if we rubbed the statue of Saint John Nepomuk on the Charles Bridge, we are sure to return. (Breakfast)
Price per person:
$3,049 Cruise aboard Viking
699 Airfare
$3,648
659 Prague extension / land package
$4,407 Total cost per person, two to a stateroom
Viking offers travel insurance of $419.00 for the cruise and air portion of the trip. I can offer trip insurance through Travelex. Travelex will insure the cost of the cruise, air and visit to Prague.
For those of you that have traveled with me on Viking you will receive $100.00 deducted from the cruise cost.
Space is limited, actually sold out. I am holding these rooms on a wing and a prayer. Viking requires a $500 deposit. Final payment is due April 10.
The Prague extension cost is not required until 80 days out on July 24.
123 days or more before departure $100 per person
122-92 days prior to departure 15% of full fare
91-62 days prior to departure 35% of full fare
61-32 days prior to departure 50% of full fare
31-0 days prior to departure 100% of full fare
Included: Air fare, transfers, all meals while on Viking Atlakey riverboat, 8-day cruise with scenic cruising along the Danube Bend, Wachau Valley and the Main-Danube Canal, wine/beer/soft drinks/ with lunch & dinner on board, 6 guided tours with audio headset with Viking, 3 guided tours in Prague (our group only), 3 nights lodging in Prague, breakfast each morning at the hotel.
Note: In order to present this tour to prospective travelers in a timely fashion we may make minor changes to the post cruise (Prague) extension.
Not only is this deluxe tour a great value, it has many offers you will find nowhere else. The advantage of our tour in the Czech Republic is that it is custom arranged by Majestic Tours. Our group will not be combined with any other pre-packaged tours. Instead, we will have our own private bus and European escort / guide. While other tour companies provide excursions via optional tours in their seemingly lesser-priced packages, you will find that most everything you will want and expect is already included in our tour. We evaluated three of these countries on a recent private visit and have selected the best attractions and sites. These countries offer history, safety, hospitality, and some of the most spectacular sites in Central Europe. We have a special love for this area and we feel that you will too.
Click here to sign up for this tour.
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Bavarian Germany / Austria / Hungary / Czech Republic
October 13 – October 24, 2018
River cruises are a great way to see the world. Back in the day, the rivers were the super highways for transportation. Cities were built along the river. Now the main points of interest are close by the docks. Shore excursions are included while on the riverboat and arranged so you will be back to the riverboat to enjoy lunch and dinner.
Day 1: Depart: We depart Charlotte for Budapest. Translantic flight to Europe.
Day 2: Budapest, Hungary: Welcome to Budapest, capital of Hungary. Transfer to your ship from the airport.* After boarding, the afternoon is yours to relax or do a bit of exploring. After dinner on board tonight, enjoy an evening cruise on your ship to admire Budapest’s beautiful scenery from the vantage point of the Danube River. (D)
Day 3: Budapest, Hungary: Your morning begins with a panoramic tour of the Pest side of the city. Journey along Andrássy Avenue and see the 19th- and 20th-century mansions, National Opera House, Parliament Building and Chain Bridge. Stop in Heroes’ Square to learn more about Hungarian history, then cross the Danube to Buda’s Castle District. Visit Matthias Church and enjoy brilliant views of the Danube and the beautiful Hungarian Parliament building from Fishermen’s Bastion. Rejoin your ship in Visegrád for lunch as we cruise along the scenic Danube River. Enjoy a mid-afternoon Viennese coffee workshop, complete with apple strudel. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Vienna, Austria: Today we tour the Austrian capital of Vienna. Ride along the Ringstrasse, which replaced the city walls in the mid-19th century. See some of the city’s baroque architecture, including the world-famous Opera House, St. Stephan’s Cathedral and Hofburg Palace. Return to your ship for lunch. The rest of the day is yours to further explore. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. Or, you may choose to join us for an optional excursion. Perhaps visit Schönbrunn Palace, erected in 1778 and admired as the “Versailles of Vienna,” or go behind the scenes at the Spanish Riding School to see its famed Lipizzaner stallions. This evening, you might enjoy an optional classical concert or celebrate the bottling of this year’s wine vintage among the locals at a high-spirited optional Heurigen dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Krems, Austria: After breakfast, disembark in Krems and set off for Göttweig, a working Benedictine abbey that owns many of the vineyards along the Danube. See the splendid ceiling fresco in its imperial stairwell, one of the largest in the world. Visit the abbey church, a masterpiece of baroque architecture. Alternately, you may instead choose to explore your environs by bicycle, enjoying a ride along a riverside bike path considered one of Europe’s most scenic. Afterward, rejoin your ship and cruise leisurely through the captivating Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste some local Austrian specialties during lunch on board, taking in views of attractive towns and castle ruins along the way. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Passau, Germany: Arrive this morning in Passau, at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers. Your guided walk along the town’s narrow streets takes you through Old Town and past traditional patrician houses. You’ll see the New Bishop’s Residence and visit the impressive baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral with its ornate interior. Inside, you are treated to a special concert played on the 17,000-pipe organ, considered Europe’s largest church organ.† Enjoy lunch aboard your ship, and return to the city for further exploration on your own before departing. Alternately, you may instead journey into the countryside on an optional excursion to a local farm where you will have the opportunity to join a festive Bavarian party, experiencing traditional German music and food and tasting locally brewed beer. Or, you may choose a full-day optional excursion to explore glorious Salzburg; visit the Italianate Old Town, see settings from the film The Sound of Music, and enjoy lunch at Austria’s oldest restaurant. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Regensburg, Germany: After breakfast, meet your local guide for a walking tour through the scenic town of Regensburg, considered one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities. See one of the largest groupings of 13th- and 14th-century church spires, towers and patrician houses north of the Alps. You also encounter the 12th-century Old Stone Bridge, St. Peter’s Cathedral and a number of idyllic courtyards. Take time to stroll the streets, shop or visit Germany’s oldest restaurant, the Alte Würstküche. Lunch is served aboard your ship.
This afternoon, enjoy scenic cruising along the Danube River, or take an optional excursion to visit Weltenburg Abbey and experience a short cruise through a stunning mountain pass, one of the most breathtakingly scenic bends in the Danube Narrows. Travel by road to Kelheim and board a ferryboat to explore the 400-foot chalk cliffs and dramatic scenery of the Danube Narrows. Visit Weltenburg Abbey*, renowned for the dark ale brewed here by monks since 1050, then rejoin your ship in Kelheim in time for dinner. Alternately, you may choose a full-day optional excursion to see the highlights of the grand city of Munich. (B, L, D)
Day 8: Nuremberg, Germany: When you awake this morning, your ship will be on the Main–Danube Canal, an engineering marvel that stretches 106 miles from Kelheim on the Danube to Bamberg on the Main River. It began as Charlemagne’s dream in 793 and was completed in 1992 with 16 locks that raise the water level 1,332 feet. Today, it enables river travel from the North Sea to the Black Sea.
Disembark in Roth to take a shuttle directly to Nuremberg and begin exploring; or, stay on board to enjoy cruising this legendary canal and arrive in Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second largest city, around lunchtime. After lunch, take a city tour that features a drive to Zeppelin Field, the former Nazi parade grounds, and Congress Hall. You will also drive by the Palace of Justice, the venerable vestige of the Nuremberg Trials. Then visit medieval Nuremberg Castle. Your tour comes to a close with a walk from the imperial palace grounds, past the Albrecht Dürer House and on to the Main Market Square with its elaborate Gothic fountain. Afterward you have some time on your own to explore.
Alternately, you can join an optional World War II tour. Visit Zeppelin Field on foot, see Congress Hall and spend time at the illuminating Documentation Center Museum. After, visit Courtroom 600 at the Palace of Justice (unless court is in session) before heading to Nuremberg’s medieval Old Town, enclosed within ancient city walls. (B, L, D)
Day 9: Nuremberg to Prague: After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the motorcoach as we enjoy the Bohemian countryside on our way to Enchanted Prague, the Golden City. We expect to arrive in early to mid-afternoon.
Day 10: Prague Guided Tour / Boat Cruise / Free Time: Our guide will meet us for our city tour. Highlights include Prague’s historic old square, still the heart of the city, and the Golden Lane, a 16th century quarter of tradesmen’s tiny houses where the novelist Franz Kafka once lived. We will cross the Charles Bridge; dating from the 14th century, it’s the oldest surviving bridge in the city. There will be an excursion to Prague Castle, the official residence of the president. Lastly, at the end of our tour we will take a one hour boat trip. This afternoon is free to enjoy this Golden City. (Breakfast)
Day 11: Cesky Krumlov: Start today with an outing to one of the most picturesque towns in Europe after Prague. A town that reaches to the skies above a bend on the River Vltava, Český Krumlov is a pearl of Renaissance architecture and a place where the sumptuousness of the local castle, maze-like alleyways, richly decorated coats of arms of burghers houses, and wonderful floral gardens are harmoniously interwoven; at the same time, it boasts medieval pubs, ale-houses, galleries and graphite mines. Thanks to its unique preserved medieval core, Český Krumlov is included on the UNESCO list (breakfast)
Day 12: Today we say farewell to one of the most unique tours of Europe. However if we rubbed the statue of Saint John Nepomuk on the Charles Bridge, we are sure to return. (Breakfast)
Price per person:
$3,049 Cruise aboard Viking
699 Airfare
$3,648
659 Prague extension / land package
$4,407 Total cost per person, two to a stateroom
Viking offers travel insurance of $419.00 for the cruise and air portion of the trip. I can offer trip insurance through Travelex. Travelex will insure the cost of the cruise, air and visit to Prague.
For those of you that have traveled with me on Viking you will receive $100.00 deducted from the cruise cost.
Space is limited, actually sold out. I am holding these rooms on a wing and a prayer. Viking requires a $500 deposit. Final payment is due April 10.
The Prague extension cost is not required until 80 days out on July 24.
123 days or more before departure $100 per person
122-92 days prior to departure 15% of full fare
91-62 days prior to departure 35% of full fare
61-32 days prior to departure 50% of full fare
31-0 days prior to departure 100% of full fare
Included: Air fare, transfers, all meals while on Viking Atlakey riverboat, 8-day cruise with scenic cruising along the Danube Bend, Wachau Valley and the Main-Danube Canal, wine/beer/soft drinks/ with lunch & dinner on board, 6 guided tours with audio headset with Viking, 3 guided tours in Prague (our group only), 3 nights lodging in Prague, breakfast each morning at the hotel.
Note: In order to present this tour to prospective travelers in a timely fashion we may make minor changes to the post cruise (Prague) extension.
Not only is this deluxe tour a great value, it has many offers you will find nowhere else. The advantage of our tour in the Czech Republic is that it is custom arranged by Majestic Tours. Our group will not be combined with any other pre-packaged tours. Instead, we will have our own private bus and European escort / guide. While other tour companies provide excursions via optional tours in their seemingly lesser-priced packages, you will find that most everything you will want and expect is already included in our tour. We evaluated three of these countries on a recent private visit and have selected the best attractions and sites. These countries offer history, safety, hospitality, and some of the most spectacular sites in Central Europe. We have a special love for this area and we feel that you will too.
Click here to sign up for this tour.
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Carolina Opry Christmas Special at Myrtle Beach
Saturday November 17, 2018
This afternoon we will take our VIP seats for ever winning nominations of the best Christmas show in the Southeast, the Carolina Opry Christmas Special at Myrtle Beach. The Carolina Opry blends beloved classics with great new favorites, all bound together by fresh comedy and breathtaking dance. It's warm, it's funny, it's shamelessly sentimental, and you are going to love it more than ever! The Carolina Opry Christmas Special is a true celebration of America's most-loved holiday.
Front and center V.I.P. seats for The Carolina Opry, matinee performance:
Price per person: $98
Deposit: $15
Click here to sign up for this tour.
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This afternoon we will take our VIP seats for ever winning nominations of the best Christmas show in the Southeast, the Carolina Opry Christmas Special at Myrtle Beach. The Carolina Opry blends beloved classics with great new favorites, all bound together by fresh comedy and breathtaking dance. It's warm, it's funny, it's shamelessly sentimental, and you are going to love it more than ever! The Carolina Opry Christmas Special is a true celebration of America's most-loved holiday.
Front and center V.I.P. seats for The Carolina Opry, matinee performance:
Price per person: $98
Deposit: $15
Click here to sign up for this tour.
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So, do you think you want to go? Book early!
We understand that it is often difficult to plan your vacation far in advance; however, we encourage you to make early reservations on all tours in order to guarantee that your tour is confirmed.
We must let hotels, theaters and other attractions know how many passengers are on our tours. Sometimes we must pay the admissions as early as six months in advance!
If we have not received enough bookings on a tour we are forced to cancel it or lose our deposits and payments. Such a situation is very disappointing to us, but also to those of you who may call for reservations one or two weeks before a trip is scheduled. The earlier our customers make their reservations, the less likely a tour will be to canceled.
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We must let hotels, theaters and other attractions know how many passengers are on our tours. Sometimes we must pay the admissions as early as six months in advance!
If we have not received enough bookings on a tour we are forced to cancel it or lose our deposits and payments. Such a situation is very disappointing to us, but also to those of you who may call for reservations one or two weeks before a trip is scheduled. The earlier our customers make their reservations, the less likely a tour will be to canceled.
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Terms and Conditions
REFUNDS: A full refund will be given to those booked on motorcoach tours when cancellations are received 18 days before departure. Exceptions will be noted on your deposit receipt or in the tour letter. Cancellations received less than 18 days before will receive all monies paid except for nonrefundable expenses charged to us by hotels and pre-purchased tickets. All efforts will be made to ensure a full refund.
Air and cruise lines set their own cancellation fees. You will be charged according to their policies.
INSURANCE: All passengers are insured only while on the motorcoach. Individual trip insurance is available. Call for details.
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REFUNDS: A full refund will be given to those booked on motorcoach tours when cancellations are received 18 days before departure. Exceptions will be noted on your deposit receipt or in the tour letter. Cancellations received less than 18 days before will receive all monies paid except for nonrefundable expenses charged to us by hotels and pre-purchased tickets. All efforts will be made to ensure a full refund.
Air and cruise lines set their own cancellation fees. You will be charged according to their policies.
INSURANCE: All passengers are insured only while on the motorcoach. Individual trip insurance is available. Call for details.
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