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Yellowstone, Grand Tetons & Mt. Rushmore

July 9-18, 2025


10 Days / 9 Nights
15 Meals

Price per person:
Twin/Double $5998
Single $7847
Includes Airfare & Travel Protection  

Deposit: $499.00 Per Person
Final Payment is due on or before May1,  2025
Your Deposit includes a non-refundable payment of $299.00 Cancellation Fee Waiver. This protects you in the event of cancellation or interruption of your tour. Exclusions apply. Call for details.
Tour #25005
Come explore Yellowstone National Park and witness its natural wonders like Old Faithful.   See the Grand Teton Mountains and be amazed at the majestic Mount Rushmore in the heart of the Black Hills.   Tour historic mining towns and take a leisurely float trip on the scenic Snake River.

Day 1 - Wednesday -July 9
Arrive in Denver

We transfer to the airport for our flight to Denver, Colorado, to begin our Western frontier adventure. Meet our Tour Manager for a welcome dinner. Meals: D

Day 2 - Thursday - July 10
Travel  to South Dakota & Mount Rushmore

Travel through Wyoming into South Dakota. Arrive at the epic Mount Rushmore National Memorial where four of the nation’s noted Presidents are immortalized. See the monument, enjoy dinner and experience the largest statue museum in the world. Meals: B, D

Day 3 - Friday - July 11
Black Hills Touring & Custer State Park Jeep Ride

Begin the day with an exciting open-air Jeep ride through Custer State Park in search of the country’s largest herd of American bison. Visit the colossal Crazy Horse Memorial, which will be 563 feet high and 641 feet long when completed! Meal: B

Day 4 - Saturday - July 12
Deadwood Touring & Devils Tower

Our tour of Deadwood takes us along the same streets walked by Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. We’ll also visit Boot Hill, the final resting place of some of Deadwood’s famous citizens. Crossing into Wyoming we come to Devils Tower National Monument. This looming monolith served as the backdrop for the classic Steven Spielberg film Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Meals: B, D 

Day 5 - Sunday - July 13
Cody & Buffalo Bill Territory

Today travel across the expansive Bighorn Mountains to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Encounter some of these historic figures, including Bill himself, the renowned sharpshooter Annie Oakley, and Indian Chief Sitting Bull, before arriving in Yellowstone National Park. (B, D)

Day 6 - Monday - July 14
Full Day in Yellowstone National Park

A full day of sightseeing in Yellowstone, the nation’s first national park, features outstanding natural spectacles including renowned geysers and thermal basins. Our tour begins with the awesome 1,200-foot-deep Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, including views from Inspiration and Lookout Points. Also see Norris Geyser Basin, filled with an incredible variety of steam vents, mud pots, geysers, and hot springs. Then, head for storied Old Faithful geyser, named for its regular eruptions about every 80 to 90 minutes for some 150 years, before returning to our park lodge. (B)

Day 7 - Tuesday - July 15
Grand Teton National Park

This morning, travel along Rockefeller Memorial Parkway into magnificent Grand Teton National Park, drive alongside lovely Jackson and Jenny Lakes, visit the Chapel of the Transfiguration, while, of course enjoying splendid views of the rugged, towering Tetons along the way. Tonight the dinner bell will call you to the Bar T 5 Covered Wagon Cookout and Show for an evening of song, stories, entertainment and authentic cowboy chow. (B, D)

Day 8 - Wednesday - July 16
Scenic Float Trip & Jackson Hole

The spectacular vistas of the Grand Teton Mountains offer a thrilling view from the white waters of the Snake River during a delightful floating trip. With its wooden boardwalks and unique antler-horn arches, downtown Jackson Hole brings the Old West to life. Catch local cowpokes in action at the Jackson Hole Rodeo. Meal: B

Day 9 - Thursday - July 17
Salt Lake City

Today explore Salt Lake City’s historic Temple Square and walk in the footsteps of the Mormon settlers. Tonight, enjoy an included farewell dinner. Meals: B,D

Day 10 - Friday - July 18

Travel Home

Depart for home from this memorable vacation. Meals: B

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TOUR INCLUDES:
  • Take an exciting open-air Jeep tour through Custer State Park 
  • Crazy Horse Memorial
  • Visit Mt. Rushmore National Memorial
  • Tour the historic town of Deadwood
  • Visit awe-inspiring Devils Tower
  • Tour Buffalo Bill Historical Center
  • Spend 2 nights in Yellowstone National Park 
  • Attend the Jackson Hole Rodeo 
  • Salt Lake City touring including Temple Square
  • Old Faithful Geyser
  • Snake River float trip through Grand Teton National Park
  • Spend 2 nights in Jackson Hole 
  • 15 Meals (9 breakfasts & 6 dinners)
  • Also included: Roundtrip Transfers to/from Washington Dulles Airport, Overnight Accommodations, & Services of an Escort upon arrival in Denver.

    Portugal & Douro River Cruise

    July 16-26, 2025


    11 Days / 10 Nights
    22 Meals

    Price per person:
    Twin/Double $6323
    Single $7862
    Includes Airfare & Travel Protection


    Deposit: $969.00 Per Person
    Final Payment is due on or before March 1,  2025
    Your Deposit includes a non-refundable payment of $569.00 Cancellation Fee Waiver. This protects you in the event of cancellation or interruption of your tour. Exclusions apply. Call for details.
    Tour #250
    A symbol of Portugal’s birth and growth as a nation, the Douro has long been the country’s lifeline. Spend two nights in the cosmopolitan capital of Lisbon, Portugal with a tour showcasing the famous sights of this remarkable city. Enroute to Porto, visit the pilgrimage site of Fátima and the university town of Coimbra. Navigate a path through Portugal’s enchanting countryside while cruising along the dramatic Douro River. Terraced vineyards rise from the river banks, historic landmarks pepper the distant horizons and charming towns lay hidden in the rural hillsides. From Spain’s walled city of Salamanca to the charming baroque village of Lamego, enjoy a new perspective of Europe as you sail the along the Douro.

    Day 1 - Wednesday - July 16
    Home / Depart for Lisbon, Portugal

    Today we’ll travel to Washington, DC, for our overnight flight to Lisbon, Portugal. 

    Day 2 - Thursday - July 17
    Lisbon, Portugal

    Upon arrival, we’ll transfer to our hotel with the upon arrival.  The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore Lisbon. This evening, join your fellow travelers for an included dinner. (D)

    Day 3 - Friday - July 18
    Panaramic City Tour of Lisbon

    After breakfast, an included tour highlights the famous sites of the city. During a panoramic coach tour, see ‘Monument to the Discoveries,’ and Belem Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Jerónimos Monastery and discover the unique architecture and history. Enjoy a free afternoon to shop, dine and experience this cosmopolitan city on your own. (B)

    Day 4 - Saturday - July 19
    Fátima / Coimbra / Porto - River Cruising begins

    Depart Lisbon by coach and journey to the ship in Porto.  Enroute, visit Fátima, home to the Sanctuary of Fátima, an important Catholic pilgrimage site.  The city’s fame originates from the apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary that appeared to three shepherd children in the nearby fields.  Continue to Coimbra and its famous university before arriving in Porto to embark the MS Emerald Radiance, home for the next seven nights. (B, D)

    Day 5 - Sunday - July 20
    River Cruising - Porto / Pinhão

    Today is a day of sailing through the twists and turns of the Douro Valley. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this area is sparsely populated by quaint villages, sun-drenched vineyards and small farms. Later today, arrive in the village of Pinhão, perfectly situated on a river bend surrounded by terraced hillsides that produce some of the world’s best Port wine. Tonight, enjoy a welcome reception and dinner. ( B, L, D)

    Day 6 - Monday - July 21
    River Cruising - Pinhão / Vega de Terrón

    Begin the day with a visit to the beautiful 18th-century estate of Quinta do Tedo Vineyard with spectacular views of the Douro Valley. Learn about wine production, its importance to the culture and economy, and enjoy a tasting of the local vintage. Alternatively, enjoy a guided walk through local vineyards OR, embark on a kayak excursion along the river. This afternoon, the ship sails for Vega de Terrón, gateway to Spain.  (B, L, D)

    Day 7 - Tuesday - July 22

    River Crusiing - Salamanca, Spain

    Today’s excursion takes you to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Salamanca, Spain. During the guided walking tour, see amazingly detailed and intricately carved buildings of the university and the House of Shells. Regal splendor abounds in the Plaza Mayor, the heartbeat of the city. You’ll have free time for lunch and to explore independently before returning to the ship in Portugal. (B, D) 

    Day 8 - Wednesday - July 23

    River Cruising - Pocinho / Régua, Portugal

    Arrive in Pocinho and disembark for a morning tour to the Côa Valley Museum. Designed to blend in with its surroundings, the museum’s concrete structure houses prehistoric stone carvings made by the early inhabitants of the Douro which were uncovered during construction of a nearby dam project. Return to the ship for lunch and relax on deck as the ship sails through idyllic surroundings on the way to Régua. This evening, enjoy an off-ship dinner at a traditional vineyard estate. (B, L, D) 

    Day 9 - Thursday - July 24

    River Cruising - Régua – Lamego

    From Régua, journey by coach to the marvelous baroque village of Lamego, home to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies - one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Portugal. Visit the Sanctuary perched atop the hill, with its iconic 686-step granite staircase, decorated with the traditional Portuguese blue and white ‘azulejos’ tiles. Return to the ship in Régua after the excursion. (B, L, D) 

    Day 10 - Friday - July 25

    River Cruising - Porto 

    Having traversed the Douro River, the ship returns to Porto – a city with an eclectic mix of modern and ancient architecture. An included tour highlights the sights from its scenic beauty to the historic landmarks of the Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo. For those who wish to see the charms of Porto on foot, the Active walk through the town will bring you closer to the vibrant daily life of the locals. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure in Porto. (B, L, D)

    Day 11 - Saturday - July 26

    Porto / Home

    This morning, disembark the MS Emerald Radiance and transfer to the Lisbon Airport bidding a fond farewell to Portugal, filled with memories of this remarkable cruise along the ‘River of Gold.’  (B)

    Documents:
    U. S. citizens must carry a valid passport. The passport has to be valid 6 months beyond return date.

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    TOUR INCLUDES:
    • Airport transfers 
    • Roundtrip Airfare
    • Visit two countries: Portugal & Spain
    • Two-night hotel stay and touring in Lisbon, Portugal before cruising
    • Seven-night cruise on the Emerald Radiance
    • First-class service by an English-speaking crew
    • Onboard Activity Manager will support all EmeraldACTIVE excursions and host daily onboard wellness activities, games, classes and evening entertainment
    • Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides
    • All gratuities included
    • Personal listening device for onboard excursions
    • Many meals included onboard with a variety of international cuisine
    • Complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks accompany onboard lunches and dinners
    • Complimentary bottled water in your stateroom
    • Complimentary WiFi onboard
    • Variety of onboard evening entertainment
    • 22 meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 8 dinners
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