May

2024 May Tours 



Discover
North Carolina's
Outer Banks
May 6-9, 2024   
CANCELLED

4 Days / 3 Nights
6 Meals

Price per person:
Twin/Double $1299
Single $1709


Deposit: $100.00 Per Person
Final Payment is due on or before March 29, 2024
Optional Travel Protection Plan available. 
$98 Per Person (Twin), $135 Single
Tour #24013
From the majestic lighthouses to the gently swaying sea oats on the dunes, to the fabulous fresh seafood and awesome sunsets, the beauty and mystery surrounding this fascinating group of barrier islands is sure to captivate us. Highlights include the Wright Brothers National Memorial, Wild Horse Adventure Tour, ferry to Ocracoke Island, Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Bodie Lighthouse, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, and Ocracoke Island Lighthouse.

Day 1 - Monday - May 6
Arrive in the Outer Banks / Wright Brothers National Memorial

All aboard for the Outer Banks of North Carolina, a chain of Barrier Islands lying between the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound. Arriving at Kitty Hawk we’ll visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial. See where the famous first flight occurred and climb Kill Devil Hill to walk the grounds where the Wright Flyer soared into history. Afterwards check into our oceanfront hotel in Kill Devil Hills for a three night stay. Enjoy an included dinner buffet at Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant. (D

Day 2 - Tuesday - May 7
Wild Horse Adventure Tour / Currituck Lighthouse

This morning we explore the Outer Banks with a local guide and enjoy a Wild Horse Adventure Tour. Ride in oversized Hummers in search of the wild herd of banker ponies. Afterwards visit Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Wild Life Center. Climbing the lighthouse tower is available (weather permitting, admission fee applies). Return to our oceanfront hotel for the afternoon and evening to enjoy the beach, the pool, and free time. (B)

Day 3 - Wednesday - May 8
Ferry to Ocracoke Island Cape Hatteras & Bodie Lighthouses

Rise and shine for an early start to our Cape Hatteras National Seashore experience! Enjoy a ferry ride to Ocracoke Island considered, to be the “Pearl of the Outer Banks!” This island was once home to legendary pirate, Blackbeard, and will enchant us with 13 miles of pristine beaches and quaint fishing villages. Enjoy a box lunch and visit the lighthouse. We’ll have free time to explore the island and stop by Ocracoke Beach to look for shells. Ferry back to Hatteras and stop by both the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Bodie Lighthouse. A delightful family-style dinner awaits at Basnight’s Lone Cedar Cafe. (B,L,D)

Day 4 - Thursday - May 9
Roanoke Island Festival Park / Home

This morning we visit the Roanoke Island Festival Park, a living history museum. We’ll see the film Legend of Two-Path showcasing the arrival of the first English colonists from the Native American perspective, tour the replica sailing ship Elizabeth II, see the settlement, and visit the Discovery Museum to learn more about the Lost Colony. Time for lunch on our own and to visit the Manteo shops before we re-board our coach for the trip home. (B)
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TOUR INCLUDES:
  • Oceanfront Accommodations
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial 
  • Wild Horse Adventure Tour 
  • Currituck, Cape Hatteras, Bodie & Ocracoke Island Lighthouses 
  • Ferry to Ocracoke Island 
  • Roanoke Island Festival Park
  • Also included: Motorcoach Transportation, Shenandoah Tours Escort, & Luggage Handling.
  • 6 Meals = 3B, 1L, 2D

Holland Tulip Festival

May 7-11, 2024   


5 Days / 4 Nights
8 Meals

Price per person:
Twin/Double $1659
Single $2129


Deposit: $100.00 Per Person
Final Payment is due on or before March 1, 2024
Optional Travel Protection Plan available. 
$135 Per Person (Twin), $200 Single
Tour #24023
It’s Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan! From thousands of brilliant tulips to the old-world style Klompen Dancers to the only authentic Dutch windmill in the United States - come and celebrate springtime splendor in this beautiful state. It’s like a visit to the Old Country…wooden shoes are made here and worn here too. Everywhere we look gardens are overflowing with blooming tulips. Don’t miss this chance to welcome Spring in Michigan during this ninety-five year old, world-class festival.

Day 1 - Tuesday - May 7
Travel to Berlin, Ohio / Dinner in an Amish Home 

All aboard for a great trip to Holland for the world-renowned Tulip Time Festival, the annual event that symbolizes the coming of spring. For over 90 years, the descendants of Michigan’s early settlers have celebrated both their favorite flower and their Dutch heritage with the Holland Tulip Festival. Today’s travel takes us to Ohio’s Amish Country for our overnight stay and included dinner In an Amish home. (D)

Day 2 - Wednesday - May 8
Windmill Island Gardens

We continue to the heart of Holland, chock-full of exciting happenings. Best of all, the gardens are laden with massive displays of colorful tulips. Upon arrival we’ll visit Windmill Island Gardens featuring dikes, canals, walking paths and over 150,000 tulips. The centerpiece is an authentic, working Dutch windmill, “DeZwaan,” along with an Antique Children’s Carousel, Amsterdam street organ, and “Story of DeZwaan” movie offering cultural history. Enjoy a two-night stay in this area. Dinner and local entertainment are included this evening. (B,D)

Day 3 - Thursday - May 9
Guided tour of Holland / Kinderparade

This morning our costumed guide takes us through Holland sharing stories of the founding of the city, its history, and growth. Then visit the Tulip Immersion Garden where world renowned Dutch horticulturist, Ibo Gulsen creates an experience for guests, taking travelers through the history of the tulip, from its origins in Turkey, to the Netherlands, and finally to the small-town of Holland, Michigan. Following an included cold buffet lunch at the Civic Center we’ll take our seats for the highlight of the week, the Kinderparade featuring 3rd-8th graders as they klomp and whirl through traditional dances. This evening enjoy an included dinner and Dutch show. (B,L,D)

Day 4 - Friday - May 10
Nelis Dutch Village

A morning visit to Nelis’ Dutch Village takes us back to the Netherlands of 150 years ago. Amid authentic Dutch architecture, flowering gardens, canals and windmills, local folks dressed in authentic costumes and wooden shoes will bring the history and culture of the Dutch to life. It’s like a day when the festival comes to town! Experience events such as Dutch dancing, Dutch dance lessons, wooden shoe carving, old Dutch farmhouse cheese making, and Delft pottery making. Later today we’ll depart for Cleveland, Ohio, where overnight accommodations await for tonight. (B) 

Day 5 - Saturday - May 11
Travel Home

Today we’re headed home reminiscing about the beauty of the thousands of tulips we have seen and all of the attractions we have enjoyed. (B)
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TOUR INCLUDES:
  • Dinner in an Amish Home
  • Windmill Island Gardens
  • Guided Tour of Holland, Michigan
  • Reserved seats for Kinderparade
  • Nelis’ Dutch Village
  • Also included: Motorcoach Transportation, Shenandoah Tours Escort, & Luggage Handling. 
  • 8 Meals = 4B, 1L, 3D
 
Footprints in Time
Assateague & Chincoteague Islands
May 13-15, 2024

3 Days / 2 Nights
5 Meals

Price per person:
Twin/Double $769
Single $899


Deposit: $100.00 Per Person
Final Payment is due on or before April 5, 2024
Optional Travel Protection Plan available.  $50 Per Person (Twin), $66 Single
Tour #24007
Untouched ... beautiful. .. pristine. Join Shenandoah Tours and travel off the beaten path to discover the scenic beauty, unique character, and abundant wildlife of Assateague and Chincoteague Islands along the Eastern Shore. Salt marshes, tranquil beaches, and natural beauty surround us. Spend two nights in an oceanfront hotel, enjoy an eco­-cruise, and dine on some delicious cuisine. Join us as we savor both the flavor and the beauty of the beach and the bay! 

Day 1 - Monday - May 13
Travel to Ocean City, Maryland

All aboard for our journey to Ocean City for a two-­night stay at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront (rooms are run of the house). Spend time this afternoon exploring the beach and the boardwalk. This evening dinner is included at Har­rison’s Harborwatch Restaurant overlooking the beautiful inlet. Enjoy a free evening. (D)

Day 2 - Tuesday - May 14
Explorer Cruise & Assateague Island

Good morning! Our day begins with an included breakfast. Meet our local guide and depart for Assateague, “Home of the Wild Ponies,” for a guided tour of the island. Discover the un­spoiled beaches, dunes, wetlands and marshes that comprise this unique island, which is also a sanctu­ary for shorebirds and waterfowl. Step back in time with lunch on our own in the quaint, historic town of Berlin, voted “America’s Coolest Small Town.” Afterwards we climb aboard The Explorer for an exciting Eco-Cruise around the Assawoman Bay! Returning to Ocean City we’ll have free time to spend along the bustling boardwalk before enjoying our included din­ner. (B,D)  

Day 3 - Wednesday - May 15
Chincoteague Island Tour & Travel Home

Enjoy breakfast, then journey south and discover the natural wonders of the barrier island of Chinco­teague, a serene fishing village seven miles long and abounding with history and natural charm. Re­lax now ... we’re on island time! This quaint paradise island draws more than one million visitors annually. Enjoy an included lunch and a guided educational tour around the island before we continue our jour­ney home. (B,L)  
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TOUR INCLUDES:
  • Accommodations at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront
  • Dinner at Harrison’s Harborwatch Restaurant
  • Explorer Cruise - Assawomen Bay
  • Tour of Assateague Island 
  •  Tour of Chincoteague Island
  • Also included: Motorcoach Transportation, Shenandoah Tours Escort, & Luggage Handling.
  • 5 Meals = 2B, 1L, 2D

Discover Noah's Ark
& The Creation Museum
May 22-25, 2024


4 Days / 3 Nights
4 Meals

Price per person:
Twin/Double $799
Single $1049


Deposit: $100.00 Per Person
Final Payment is due on or before April 22, 2024
Optional Travel Protection Plan available. 
 $66 Per Person (Twin), $98 Single
Tour #24008
The pages of the Bible come to life as we travel back in time to the era of the biblical Great Flood. From the moment we view the towering Ark, to the amazing animals, to the jaw-dropping exhibits inside the Ark, we’ll discover what it was like to be Noah. In addition, visit the Creation Museum experiencing the beginning of time as recorded in God’s word. Set your sights on bringing these biblical accounts to life!

Day 1 - Wednesday - May 22
Travel to Kentucky

All aboard ... our journey west takes us to the heart of Kentucky where accommodations await for a three-night stay. 

Day 2 - Thursday - May 23
Creation Museum 

Our morning begins with a visit to the Creation Museum with its state-of-the-art exhibits allowing us to walk into biblical history. Encounter creation, corruption, castrophe, Christ, the Cross, and consummation. This museum brings the pages of the Bible to life, casting its characters and animals in dynamic form and placing them in familiar settings. (B)

Day 3 - Friday - May 24
Ark Encounter

Prepare for the experience of a lifetime. We’ll enter Noah’s world aboard the Ark, a massive true-to-life replica of Noah’s Ark. This gigantic structure, 510 feet long and 7 stories tall, is the largest timber frame structure in the world. The Ark’s 132 exhibits are designed to give solid answers to questions about the Ark, Noah and his family, his world, and the flood as recorded in the Bible. A themed restaurant and a petting zoo add to our experience. A lunch voucher is included today. (B,L)

Day 4 - Saturday - May 25
Journey Home

Today we board our coach for the trip home, bringing with us wonderful memories of Noah’s Ark and the Creation Museum. (B)
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TOUR INCLUDES:
  • Creation Museum
  • Ark Encounter
  • Also included: Accommodations, Motorcoach Transportation, Shenandoah Tours Escort, & Luggage Handling. 
  • 4 Meals = 3B, 1L

    9 Night Bermuda & Perfect Day Cruise
    Royal Caribbean’s
    Vision of the Seas
    Sailing from Baltimore
    May 30 - June 8, 2024   

    10 Days / 9 Nights
    All Meals onboard Ship

    This Cruise is currently Sold Out
    Price per person:
    Category 2N  $1034
     Ocean View Stateroom 
    --------------------------
    Category 2V $924
     Inside Stateroom

    Deposit: $250.00 Per Person
    Final Payment is due on or before February 20, 2024.
    RCCL Vacation Protection Plan is available for $69 per person
    Tour #24001
    Join Shenandoah Tours for a world of enjoyment aboard Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas! This nine-night cruise departs Baltimore, Maryland, bound for the island of Bermuda located 600 miles off of North Carolina’s coast. Our ship docks at Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, then continues to Cococay and Nassau, Bahamas.  

    BERMUDA 

    Bermuda is a string of islands 21 miles long and 2 miles wide. The mainland is a graceful chain of seven islands joined by roads and bridges, while the colony itself is composed of more than 150 is­lands. We’re sure to fall in love with the cour­teous, British-accented people whose smiles are as warm as the Bermuda sun. The surrounding sea is a perfect deep blue-green and the sands are a delicate shell-pink. Bermuda’s Capital, Hamilton, is a latticework of pastel homes sur­rounded by tropical flowers, old world carriages and clusters of shops filled with fine bone china, Irish linens and Scottish tweeds. After only a few hours here we’ll agree that the beauty of Bermuda is simply unmatched.

    NASSAU, BAHAMAS

    Welcome...stretches of beaches and swaying coconut palms offer an oasis of shade, and warm, crystal clear waters reveal the secrets of incredible marine life. Whether shopping for duty-free gifts and mementos or relaxing by blue waters on pink sand beaches, chances are we’ll leave this happy place with many beautiful memories.

    PERFECT DAY - COCOCAY, BAHAMAS

    This is a day unlike any other...crystal clear tropical water and powdery sand. Enjoy the beachfront infinity pool, conquer the world’s tallest waterslide in North America, or take a helium balloon ride. It’s all here for our enjoyment at Royal Caribbean’s private island...Cococay.

    CRUISE ITINERARY
    Days prior to sailing
    90 or more
    89 to 57
    56 to 29
    28 to 16
    15 or less (or No Show)
    Charges per person
    No charge
    $250
    50% of cruise fare
    75% of cruise fare
    No refund
    DAY               PORT
     1                     Baltimore , Maryland 
    Departs at 3:00 PM
     2                     Cruising 
    Day at sea
     3                     Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda
    Arrives 3:00 PM 
     4                     Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda
    Departs 2:00 PM
     5                    Cruising
    Day at sea
    6                     Nassau, Bahamas
    From 1:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    7                     Perfect Day - CocoCay, Bahamas
    From 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    8-9               Cruising
    2 Days at Sea
    10                 Baltimore, Maryland
    Arrives at 7:00 AM
    ROYAL CARIBBEAN'S CANCELLATION POLICY:
    Days prior to sailing
    90 or more
    89 to 57
    56 to 29
    28 to 16
    15 or less (or No Show)
    Charges per person
    No charge
    $250
    50% of cruise fare
    75% of cruise fare
    No refund
    Days prior to sailing
    90 or more
    89 to 75
    74 to 61
    60 to 31
    30 to 0
    Charges per person
    No charge
    25% of cruise fare
    50% of cruise fare
    75% of cruise fare
    No refund
    Cancellation protection is recommended. Payment should accompany your deposit.
    Single, triple & quad rates available upon request.
    Prices are subject to price increases and availability.
    Documents:
    U. S. citizens must carry a valid passport for this cruise.  The passport has to be valid 6 months beyond return date.
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    TOUR INCLUDES:
    • Round trip transportation to/from and pier
    • Variety of Ship Board Activities
    • All port taxes
    • Accident insurance
    • 9 nights cruising on the Vision of the Seas
    • Use of the ship as our hotel
    • All Meals while onboard ship
    • NOT INCLUDED: Ship Personnel Gratuities
    Cancellation protection is available at $69 per person.  Payment should accompany your deposit.  ** Please note:  Cancellation protection payments are non-refundable.
    Single, triple & quad rates available upon request.
    Prices are subject to price increases and availability.
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