Rivers and Rails of Texas 2025
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
918
Start City:
San Antonio, TX
End City:
Fort Worth, TX
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
8 days
Dates & Prices
| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
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| Sunday, May 18, 2025 | Sunday, May 25, 2025 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 | Sunday, Sep 21, 2025 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote | |
| Sunday, Sep 21, 2025 | Sunday, Sep 28, 2025 | Get Lower Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive in TexasArrive in San Antonio today and transfer to your hotel on the Riverwalk. Meet your Tour Manager in the hotel lobby at 5:00 p.m. for the Drury Inn's Kickback dinner.
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Day 2
San Antonio River Cruise and The AlamoThe history of San Antonio comes alive as a local guide conducts a sightseeing tour of the city with a visit to Mission San Jose, followed by shopping at El Mercado, an authentic Mexican Marketplace. Then visit The Alamo, the famous fort where Davy Crockett and 185 other "Texans" fought against Mexico. Tour the museum and see the IMAX movie, Alamo - The Price of Freedom. Later, enjoy a leisurely cruise on the San Antonio River along the Paseo del Rio (Riverwalk). Meals: B, D
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Day 3
Austin’s Duck Tour and Texas ForcesTravel to Austin where you climb aboard an Austin "Duck" for a sightseeing tour by land and by water. This narrated amphibious tour includes Austin's downtown area as well as a cruise on scenic Lake Austin. Following an included lunch continue to the Texas Military Forces Museum. Located on Camp Mabry Army Reserve base, it honors Texas military personnel with exhibits dated from their fight for independence through today. Later, continue to Waco. Meals: B, L
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Day 4
Magnolia Market at the Silos and Texas RangersToday enjoy time at the Magnolia Market at the Silos. Here, the spirit of Chip and Joanna Gaines is alive in the gardens and shops. Have lunch on your own at the "Siloteria" - a collection of food trucks located here. At The Silos Baking Co., numerous sweet treats await. Then a stop is made at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum. It preserves the history and inspiring appreciation of the Texas Rangers. Meals: B, D
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Day 5
The Pearce Museum and Winery VisitAt the Pearce Museum, experience the Civil War through letters, diaries and artifacts including a battlefield medical tent. Also see the art of the American West including works by G. Harvey, Howard Terpning and James Muir. This contemporary display of well-known works tells the story of the historic west. Before arriving in Tyler, stop at Kiepersol Estates Winery and Distillery is made for a tasting of their fine products. Meals: B, L
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Day 6
Texas State Railroad Dome CarTravel to Palestine to board the historic Texas State Railroad. Visit the locomotive museum before taking your seat in the Sky High Scenic Dome Car. Enjoy a Champagne toast, freshly-prepared appetizers, soft leather seating and unobstructed birds-eye view of the East Texas Piney Woods region. Later, travel to Fort Worth for a two-night stay. Meals: B, L
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Day 7
Grapevine Vintage Railroad and Texas Star Dinner TheaterClimb aboard one of the Grapevine Vintage Railroad's restored Victorian touring coaches for ride through history. Follow the old Cotton Belt Route from Grapevine to the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. Once a major stop on the Chisholm Trial, the Stockyards is home to the daily cattle drive where you will see the "drovers" bring their herd of Texas Longhorns through town. Tonight is an interactive murder mystery at the Texas Star Dinner Theater. Enjoy a delicious meal while the Texas Star's cast take you on a light- hearted trip back to the Wild West. Meals: B, D
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Day 8
Travel HomeDepart this morning with a group transfer to Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport at 9:00 a.m. for flights out after 12:00 p.m. Meal: B
Meals: Breakfast
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13 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinnersRound trip airport transfersSpend two nights in San Antonio including narrated city tour, The Alamo and river cruise on the Paseo del RioTake a narrated Austin “Duck” tour of downtown and Lake AustinShop at Magnolia Market at the Silos where the spirit of the Gaines’ is alive and wellVisit the Texas Ranger Hall of FameTour the Pearce Museum which commemorates the Civil WarRide the Texas State Railroad through the Piney Woods in exclusive Dome Cars with Champagne and appetizersSpend two nights in historic Fort WorthRide in restored Victorian coaches on the Grapevine Vintage RailroadSee the daily cattle drive at the Fort Worth StockyardsFarewell dinner with entertainment at the Lone Star Dinner Theater
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This trip was amazing. It was exciting, interesting, and I appreciated the free time and flexibility to explore on my own. Elisabetta was an excellent tour specialist. I would travel with her again.
Great trip--lots to see and do.
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Our Tour Manager, Jolie, was outstanding. We were totally impressed with her professionalism, courtesy, empathy, and kindness. She is also informative and a lot of fun. She treated all of us with dignity and warmth. She kept us informed about departure times, meal times,and opportunities for self-touring. We appreciated her cheerful and fun-loving attitude. Our bus driver, Mike was terrific. Great driver, very professional, and personable. He went out of his way to transport us to different destinations and provided great service. The pick up service drivers, Steve and Ken were on-time, courteous and friendly.