Invites you to Experience

God and Texas!

Contact Steve Shaw at s.m.shaw@msn.com  ~or~  call 505-286-4585

~ Summary ~

During this customized tour we'll learn about the the history of Texas, her fight for independence and especially about the Alamo ... and spend time in Brackettville at John Wayne's awesome Alamo Village movie set.  The detailed itinerary tells it all:

~ INCLUSIONS ~

San Antonio / Alamo Tour

March 6 – 11, 2011

 NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE: 

·         Airfares

·         Airport Porterage

·         Gratuities for Bus Driver/Guides

·         Admission to attractions and meals other than indicated above

·        Items of a personal nature such as laundry, valet service, telephone calls, etc.

·    Health and/or trip cancellation insurance 

Tours and Attractions: 

·         All tours are by private chartered motorcoach per itinerary

·         Charter times are pre-determined and must leave on time   

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:            

The Historic Menger Hotel (www.historicmenger.com)  

Just a few steps from the Alamo and famous Riverwalk, this landmark hotel, constructed in 1859 on the Texas frontier, is reminiscent of the 1800s, of Robert E. Lee riding his horse through the lobby and Teddy Roosevelt recruiting his Rough Riders in the saloon, of General Custer visiting on December 27, 1865, not to mention Roy Rogers stabling Trigger on a second floor suite.  The lobby and restaurant is reminiscent of the Golden Age of Steamboats!  Magnificent!!

IMAX movie “Alamo … The Price of Freedom”  

Victory or death … courage and valor … relive thirteen unforgettable days of history … Texas’ biggest story on Texas’ biggest screen   

Fort Clark Tour  (www.fortclark.com)

The Old Guardhouse Museum houses relics of early Cavalry, Infantry and Indian scouts and of times on a frontier military post. 

Rare insight into the life of a frontier soldier is displayed throughout. 

Dinner at Enchanted Springs Ranch   (www.enchantedspringsranch.com) 

Located just 35 minutes from San Antonio, don’t be surprised if you see Calamity Jane, Wild Bill, Pistol Packin’ Paula or one of their exotic animals on the dusty streets of this 86-acre working ranch and Old West town, built originally for Western movies and is still used today for film productions.

Tour the Alamo (www.thealamo.org)

Few historic places are as awe-inspiring as Mission San Antonio de Valero, also known as the Alamo.  On March 6, 1836 the Alamo fell after holding off General Santa Anna and his 2,500 professional soldiers for 13 days.  Remember Crockett, Bowie, Travis … names immortal.

The weekend prior to our arrival is Texas' "Holy of Holies" and a celebration.  There will be re-enactments aplenty in the courtyard and square.  Arrive a day early and take in as much as possible while touring the Alamo chapel, long barracks and gift shop.

A guided tour by one of the foremost Alamo historians, Mark Lemon, is not to be missesd.                                

Lunch at the Buckhorn Saloon  (www.buckhornmuseum.com)

We’ll all need to arrive together since they are setting up a special buffet for us.

Just two blocks from the Alamo, the saloon is a step back to the Old West … wait until you see the museums … 33,000 square feet of exhibits including wildlife, frontier   firearms, handcrafted Texas cowboy antiques and their Texas Ranger Museum … a must see!!

Riverwalk (Paseo Del Rio)

San Antonio’s #1 entertainment destination … Stroll along the meandering Rio Grande River under tall cottonwood trees past shops, galleries and restaurants

Cocktail cruise

We’ll board a reserved boat and cruise the river while celebrating the Alamo and our time together … beer, wine, margaritas anyone?? 

Dinner at Michelino’s

This one’s special … the food is marvelous! 

COST

$1,836 per person

Deposit: $500 Per-Person, Non-Refundable Deposit required to book your reservation 

Final Payment: 90 Days prior to departure