Tours

You asked for another one, so here it is!  You know how much you like those Holladay Tours Surprises!!! Well, this trip will be a complete surprise!!  We will take off for “an unknown destination”---parts unknown !  This will be a Fun Road Trip you won’t forget!  It will be a new adventure for everyone!  So, if you’re feeling gutsy and adventuresome, this is for you!

Can you guess where we’re going? Another state, another country?  Well, don’t ask us, ‘cause we’re not telling!! You will receive information on how to pack approximately two weeks prior to this trip. So, come along with us and take a chance ! ! !    You know you’ll have a good time! ! !

This tour routes us through Callaway Gardens, GA where stunning floral displays are always in season.  We’ll have a guided tour of the gardens before checking into the Callaway Gardens Hotel for the evening.  We’ll travel on to Jekyll Island where our guide will tell us the stories of the grand “cottages” that belonged to the Rockefellers, Pulitzer and Morgan. Our lodging for the evening is at the famous Jekyll Island Club Hotel & Resort.

The  tour will continue on to St. Simons. Then, on to those “sophisticated ladies” of the south!  Savannah and Charleston! We’ll see the historic district of Savannah, learn some interesting facts and have some free time to browse River Street where old cotton warehouses have been converted into shops and restaurants. And, what would be the best way to see Charleston? By horse drawn carriage, of course!

In Myrtle Beach our lodging will be on the Atlantic Ocean.  We’ll see a Branson style music show and visit the exciting Broadway at the Beach center and entertainment area. Come with us to the Atlantic Coast Historic South!  Cobblestone streets, antebellum homes, ancient oak trees, good food and Southern Hospitality ! ! !

Fly from Shreveport Regional Ariport and “Start spreading the news,” because today you arrive in America’s most exciting metropolis for a getaway filled with shopping, sightseeing, endless entertainment, and a single hotel stay in the heart of the city. . . New York City. A local guide leads you on a fascinating tour of the “Big Apple.” You’ll see Greenwich Village, the Wall Street district, Little Italy, Chinatown, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Chelsea Market and other time-honored landmarks. Visit St. Paul’s Chapel in lower Manhattan, a place where George Washington once worshipped, and where recovery workers came for rest and care during their time at the World Trade Center site. Spend the afternoon exploring the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art and admire its thought-provoking exhibits and vital collections.   

This morning enjoy a voyage to Ellis Island where you’ll see the Statue of Liberty up close! More than 12 million people passed through Ellis Island on journeys of immigration. Since 1886, “Lady Liberty” has welcomed immigrants and visitors to New York Harbor. Created as a token of friendship between the U.S. and France, the Statue of Liberty has become a global symbol of freedom. This afternoon, visit the 9/11 Memorial, a poignant tribute to the lives lost at the World Trade Center site. Tonight, venture to dinner before heading to exhilarating Times Square to take your seat for a Broadway show!  

Discover “the city that never sleeps” at your own pace during some free time. Maybe you’d enjoy a shopping spree at some of the world’s most famous department stores, including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Saks Fifth Avenue. This afternoon, the curtains rise for your second Broadway show ! After the show, enjoy a private tour of the beautifully restored Art Deco-style New Amsterdam Theatre. Learn about the history of the building as well as the current production on stage. Tonight, a member of a local production company joins you for dinner to share an insider’s perspective of the fascinating theater industry!

We have fabulous shows lined up for this Spring Tour featuring Joseph !  With live animals and enormous cast, this production is a must see for everyone.

We’ll begin with dinner our first evening, then see  Oh What a Night ! - the Four  Season & Frankie Valli Tribute Show at the Moon River Theatre.  They feature songs like Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Grease and many others.

The next morning will be a slow start day with a little shopping before our matinee with a great new show, The New South Gospel Quartet !  Some of you may have seen this group at the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, KY. If you like gospel music, you’ll love this show.  This evening we return to the Moon River Theatre to see the Cats Pajamas Show.  That’s right, this vocal band has been seen on NBC’s “the sing off”.  It’ll have you purring with excitement.

Our last day in Branson will be spent on Branson Landing. You’ll have time to find those special summer duds you’ve been looking for.  Or, you may just want to sit on a bench and watch people!  This afternoon we’ll take our seats at the new Sight & Sound Theatre to see Joseph, the Musical. This one will surely move you as the story unfolds before our eyes.  This show will be the highlight of our tour.  This trip will fill early . . . so sign up now !

You asked for it so here it is . . . my new, favorite tour ! I can’t wait !  This premium tour, takes us West to some of the most beautiful landscapes this country has to offer.  We’ll visit the Plaza in Albuquerque’s Old Town. As we travel down the narrow streets, you’ll be able to shop and dine where Albuquerque began.  We’ll travel to the top of Sandia Peak, where no matter the time of day, the view is breathtaking. You will see Albuquerque below, as well as extinct volcanoes 100 miles in the distance.  

The next day we’ll visit the most unique Indian Pueblo I’ve ever seen in all of our travels.  We want you to experience Acomo Sky City, too.  You’ll enjoy our guided tour of the ancient pueblo village atop a 367-foot sandstone bluff.  Our guide will tell us about the tribe as it was in the old days, as well as now.  You’ll see where the Indians live and make their crafts.  This is a must see stop on this premium tour.  There will be time to shop at the Gaits’i Gift Shop for beautiful Native American jewelry and Acoma pottery.

We’ll travel through the mountains and canyons of Arizonia to arrive in Sedona, AZ late afternoon, in time to see the sunset below the red rock canyons.  It is beautiful ! You gotta see this place !  Located in Arizona's high desert under the towering southwestern rim of the vast Colorado Plateau, the city of Sedona is blessed with four mild seasons marked by abundant sunshine and clean air.  The city of Sedona, one of Arizona's premier tourism, recreation, resort, retirement and art centers, was incorporated in 1988. Historically, it was a rural ranching community located far off the beaten path, but its’ unsurpassed natural beauty became nationally known through the motion picture industry. Today, commercials and television shows still are filmed in the unsettled areas surrounding this city, which annually attracts more than 4 million tourists from around the world.  The next morning we’ll tour the local area stopping at the Chapel of the Holy Cross, as well as other great photo stops.

Next, we’re headed to Santa Fe where we have accommodations on the Plaza in downtown Santa Fe.  Our historic hotel is a Santa Fe landmark; the La Fonda Hotel.  Stroll out the front door and you’ll have everything available to you, right on the Plaza.  We’ll tour the city, arts district, residential area and more, with time for you to explore and shop on your own.  On the north side of the Plaza is the Palace of the Governors which now chronicles the history of Santa Fe and New Mexico.  New Mexico Indians use their sidewalk as their market place to sell their crafts & pottery.  At the end of the  Santa Fe Trail, a short block off the plaza, is the Loretto Chapel.  Two mysteries surround the spiral staircase in the Loretto Chapel: the identity of its builder and the physics of its construction.  Over the years many have flocked to the Loretto Chapel to see the Miraculous Staircase. The staircase has been the subject of many articles, TV specials, and movies including "Unsolved Mysteries" and the television movie titled "The Staircase."

We’ll travel up the Rio Grande River road to Taos, NM to see the uniqueness of their plaza and city.  We’ll discover the beauty, the culture, the people that make Taos and Northern New Mexico the Land of Enchantment. Seated on the high-desert mesa at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos is rich with art and steeped in history. Home to Taos Pueblo, the Village of Taos Ski Valley and a colorful array of surrounding communities, Taos County has something for everyone.

This is a trip of a lifetime ! !  You’ll board your flight from Shreveport to Fairbanks.  There is a 2 night stay in Fairbanks. Relax and get ready for your Alaskan Adventure. Feel the frontier-friendly atmosphere of Fairbanks on a leisurely cruise down the Tanana River aboard the sternwheeler “Riverboat Discovery”. Highlights include a visit to the Chena Indian Village and the home of Susan Butcher, three-time Iditarod dog sled race winner.  You’ll even see an Alaskan bush pilot in action and visit an Alaskan gold mine.

Enjoy a scenic rail trip to Denali National Park aboard the Midnight Sun Express domed rail car.  Tonight, you’ll have sweet dreams as you enjoy the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. Enjoy a tour of Denali National Park, featuring Mt. McKinley, and all of its abundant wildlife.  Your afternoon is free to explore on your own or take an optional rafting, hiking or flightseeing tour. Next, you’ll travel to McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge with its grand views of Mt. McKinley. The next day you’ll enjoy a scenic drive to Anchorage.  The next morning you have a narrated tour of the Alaskan Wildlife Conservation on you way to Whittier along Turnagain Arm, through the beautiful Kenai mountain range before arriving at your ship.  Your ship sails in the evening as you begin your Alaskan Cruise.

Enjoy an unforgettable day of cruising into College Fjord (named for the Ivy League Universities) with its sixteen gleaming glaciers cascading to the sea.  You’ll cruise this peaceful world where the silence is broken only by huge chunks of centuries-old ice crashing into the sea.  Next, you’ll enjoy the spectacular views as your Princess ship cruises past dramatic Hubbard Glacier in Yakutat Bay. You’ll have a full day to explore the gold-rush history of Skagway while making a port of call.  A variety of optional shore excursions are available, too.  Juneau (another port of call) is the site of Alaska’s first gold find, but today it’s the capitol of the 49th state.  Surrounded by glaciers and boasting small town charm, there’s plenty to do and see here.  Visit the Mendenhall Glacier, shop for gold nugget jewelry and native crafts or take a flightseeing tour over the nearby glaciers.  Our last port of call is Ketchikan, the salmon capital of the world. Be sure to go ashore to explore this city built on trestles, pilings and docks.  A stroll along Creek Street, the notorious “red light” district, is reminiscent of the gold rush days.  Take time to visit the world’s largest collection of totem poles at Saxman Village and watch the native carvers at work.   Finally, you can relax in the luxurious surroundings of your ship as you cruise the scenic waterway, the Inside Passage.  You’ll arrive in Vancouver, British Columbia, CN and transfer to the airport for your flight home.  This tour requires a valid Passport.

The price is TBA because the Air rates change  daily. Call for current rates.

The rush is on for the West and San Francisco! Many of you have requested this tour. So, here it is!  We’ll visit the US Mint in Denver, the Mormon Tabernacle Square in Salt Lake City and the Great Salt Flats nearby.  We’ll enjoy Reno, NV and the Sonoma Wine Valley where we’ll tour a winery, of course!

We’ll stop at the Golden Gate Bridge and spend three nights at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. Everything is close to our hotel, China Town, North Beach, Nob Hill, Ghirardelli Square, Pier 39 and more !  We’ll tour the city of San Francisco and see all those famous spots we’ve always heard about.

You’ll have a guided tour through the Muir Woods of the Giant Redwoods.   We’ll travel to San Simeon to see the Hearst Castle built by William Randolph Hearst. Our hotel in San Simeon is located overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

On our way home, we’ll stop off at the Grand Canyon National Park where we’ll spend two nights affording us time for those beautiful sunsets.  Join Holladay Tours and your friends on this fabulous tour of the West !  

A valid Passport is required for this tour.  Oranges, burgundies, reds, yellows and throw a little green in too!  Vermont, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, New York,  the  best  of  Fall  Foliage !

We’ll travel through Tennessee, up the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and into the Amish Country of Pennsylvania. An Amish guide will take us through the Amish Country telling you the truths and myths of the Amish people.

You’ll see the Norman Rockwell Museum in Arlington, VT  and Robert Todd Lincoln’s home, Hildene. It’s extraordinary!    No visit to Vermont is complete without visiting the New England Maple Museum and time to shop and have lunch along Church Street in Burlington, VT.

We’ll spend 2 nights in Niagara Falls, Canada.  Each hotel room will have a “falls view” ! !

On our return to the United States, you’ll visit  the Indianapolis SpeedWay (at normal speeds), see the GateWay Arch in St. Louis, as well as a Branson Music Show.  There’s more, too!  This trip always fills early. . . so don’t be left behind.  Get your registration in now !