Fiesta San Antonio: 7 Days Escorted Tour Welcome to San Antonio, where history and culture mingle in a living example of the American melting pot. Texas' proud and lively version of Mardi Gras, and their biggest party of the year--the Fiesta--celebrates the diverse elements that blended to form Texas' rich culture and heritage. Dance to mariachi bands, sample tantalizing local cuisine, and join residents and visitors in the festivities. Inclusions Highlights Features Itinerary Dates Inclusions 6 nights at La Mansion del Rio in San Antonio Reserved seating at many Fiesta events 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners Highlights Enjoy Fiesta celebrations in La Villita Explore the Alamo and Mission San Jose Attend the Battle of the Flowers, Fiesta Flambeau and Cavalier parades, with reserved seats Attend the Coronation of the Queen of the Order of the Alamo Visit the McNay Art Museum Visit Texas Hill Country and bluebonnet trails Explore German New Braunfels See the Y.O. Ranch's exotic animal pastures and Texas longhorns Special Features Entrance is included for hard-to-secure Fiesta activities. Stay 6 nights at a deluxe hotel on the River Walk.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Begin San Antonio, Texas
Arrive San Antonio for your 6 night stay at historic La Mansion del Rio, the gracious luxury hotel on San Antonio's famed River Walk. This evening, meet your fellow travelers at the reception before attending the Texas Cavalier's River Parade, which features beautifully decorated barges floating down the river.

Day 2 - San Antonio/Fiesta/The Alamo
Learn about San Antonio's colorful past on visits to Mission San Jose and the Alamo, where history and heroes were made in 1836. Two-hundred Texan defenders, including Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett, held General Santa Anna's army at bay for 13 days before being overrun. Then the annual Fiesta kicks off in La Villita, the city's 250-year-old Spanish settlement. Join with the city of San Antonio celebrating "A Night in Old San Antonio," a grand party reflecting Mexican influences--mariachi bands, dancing, colorful costumes and mouth-watering ethnic foods.

Day 3 - New Braunfels
Leave traditional Texas on a visit to the town of New Braunfels, known for its German heritage. Visit the Sophienburg Museum and have a lunch of traditional German fare. Return to San Antonio with time to stroll the River Walk, the promenade lined with trees and blooms, a favorite for visitors and locals alike. This evening, attend the Coronation of the Queen of the Order of the Alamo.

Day 4 - Hill Country/Y.O. Ranch/Fredricksburg
Sample the cowboy side of Texas at the Y.O. Ranch "spread," founded in 1880 by Texas Ranger Charles Schreiner and still a family operation renowned for its longhorns and exotic animals. Drive through the Texas Hill Country, famed since the days of the large cattle drives for its bluebonnet blooms. Tour Fredricksburg's historic district before returning to your hotel.

Day 5 - McNay Art Museum/Battle of Flowers Parade
Visit the McNay Art Museum to see its fine collection of 19th and 20th-century paintings, including works of Rodin, Cezanne, Matisse and O'Keeffe. Then see every gorgeous float of this year's Battle of the Flowers Parade, which dates from a century ago, when parade-goers came to watch San Antonio ladies pelt each other with flowers from their horse-drawn carriages. Enjoy dinner out on the River Walk.

Day 6 - Free time/Fiesta Night Parade
Today is free to enjoy San Antonio as you wish before you bid adios tonight to your fellow travelers at the farewell dinner. Afterward, attend the Fiesta Flambeau Parade, a spectacle of color, flowers and music.

Day 7 - Conclude San Antonio
Return home today. Muchas gracias for celebrating the Fiesta with us!

• Note:All departures for this escorted tour are SOLD OUT. Our experienced agents would be please to offer you an independent version of this wonderful tour. Call 1-800-255-4266 to speak to an agent.

Prices subject to change without notice until time of deposit. All dollar values not denoted as US or CA are in US Dollars.