July

2024 July Tours



Yellowstone, Grand Tetons & Mt. Rushmore

July 10-19, 2024


10 Days / 9 Nights
15 Meals

Price per person:
Twin/Double $5563
Single $7352
Includes Airfare & Travel Protection
 


Deposit: $499.00 Per Person
Final Payment is due on or before May1,  2024
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 #24033
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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 10
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 11
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 12
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 13
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 14
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 15
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 16
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 17
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 18
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 19

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.

    Lake Erie
    Island Adventure

    July 25-28, 2024

    4 Days / 3 Nights
    6 Meals

    Price per person:
    Twin $1109
    Single $1379


    Deposit: $100.00 Per Person
    Final Payment is due on or before June 11, 2024
    Optional Travel Protection Plan available. 
    $98 Per Person 
    Tour #24046
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     Welcome to Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands! The perfect lake shore getaway - from the Lake Erie Islands to the quaint inland towns and scenic backroads - northwest Ohio is a gem just waiting to be discovered. Come sail away to charming Put-in-Bay, taking in the tranquil beauty and sights. Enjoy a dinner cruise and a night of live harness racing. Come along with Shenandoah Tours as we travel to this, one of the most unique places we’ll ever visit - by land or by sea, it’s the place to be!

    Day 1 - Thursday - July 25
    Travel to Cleveland / Dinner Cruise on the Lady Caroline

    This morning we board our motorcoach and head west to Cleveland, Ohio. The Holiday Inn is our host hotel for a three-night stay. This eve­ning we board the Lady Caroline for a narrated dinner cruise along the beautiful skyline. (D

    Day 2 - Friday - July 26
    Put-in-Bay / Tram Tour

    Our local guide joins us this morning as we travel to Catawba Island for the ferry ride to Put-in-Bay, the crown jewel of the Bass Islands. Put-in-Bay is a tiny two-mile by four-mile island dotted with historic homes, quaint restaurants, and the na­tion’s third tallest monument. Nicknamed the “Key West of the North,” Put-in-Bay has been Ohio’s summer vacation hot spot for over a cen­tury. Explore this unique island aboard a tram tour, with free time on our own to visit Perry’s Monument, Perry’s Cave and the Butterfly House. Enjoy an included dinner at The Boardwalk before returning to the hotel. (B,D

    Day 3 - Saturday - July 27
    City Tour of Cleveland / Rock & Roll Hall of Fame / Live Harness Racing / MGM Casino

    This morning we depart on a city tour of Cleve­land, driving by several famous downtown sites. Next we’ll visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame showcasing music icons through the decades. We’ll enjoy lunch on our own in Ohio City, one of Cleveland’s famous “foodie neighborhoods,” be­fore our East Side City Tour with a stop in Little Italy for a pastry of our choice! Tonight is our “night at the races” at Northfield Park where we’ll enjoy the excitement of live harness racing, as well as dinner. We’ll visit the MGM Casino (must be 21 years old to attend), then head back to our hotel for a good night’s rest. (B,D)

    Day 4 - Sunday - July 14
    Flight 93 National Memorial / Travel Home 

    Today we depart Cleveland and begin our journey home. We’ll stop in Shanksville, Penn­sylvania, to visit the Flight 93 National Memorial, commemorating the crash of United Airlines Flight 93, one of the aircraft hijacked in the Sep­tember 11th attacks. We return home bringing with us wonderful memories of Ohio’s North­coast, and the variety of treasures it holds. (B) 
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    TOUR INCLUDES:
    • Dinner cruise on Lady Caroline 
    • Ferry to Put-in-Bay 
    • Tram tour of Put-in-Bay 
    • Guided City Tour of Cleveland 
    • Tour the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
    • Live Harness Racing at Northfield Park 
    • Also included: Accommodations, Motorcoach Transportation, Shenandoah Tours Escort, & Luggage Handling. 
    • 6 Meals = 3B, 3D

    Daniel & The Sound of Music
    Lancaster, PA

    July 12-13, 2024   


    2 Days / 1 Night

    Price per person:
    Twin/Double $519
    Single $599


    Deposit: $100.00 Per Person
    Final Payment is due on or before May 25, 2024
    Optional Travel Protection Plan available. 
    $50 Per Person 
    Tour #24018
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    Visit Pennsylvania’s Amish Country and witness the finest in Christian theatre. On the great stage at Sight and Sound Theatre see the amazing story of Daniel. Taken from his people, Daniel is exiled far from home in the powerful kingdom of Babylon, where he is challenged by corrupt kings, the fiery furnace, and the lion’s den. Throught it all, Daniel is a shining example of unwoven faith. In addition, enjoy the matinee production of The Sound of Music at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre.

     Day 1 -Friday July 12 
    Arrive in Lancaster / Daniel at Sight & Sound Theatre

    Welcome aboard as we travel by coach to Lancaster in the heart of Pennsylvania Amish Country. Quiet countrysides, horses and buggies, and bountiful meals all add to our pleasurable journey. Upon arrival we’ll attend the matinee performance of Daniel presented at Sight and Sound Theatre. Daniel is exiled far from home in the powerful kingdom of Babylon. Now this faithful servant must navigate his new life inside a palace filled with golden statues and shifting empires. As royal pressures mount he is faced with a dangerous choice…will his trust in the one true God remain steadfast? From the fiery furnace to the den of lions, Daniel is a spectacular experience. Witness this, one of the Bible’s most hope-filled stories as it comes to life in this brand new production. Afterwards, dinner is included before checking into our hotel for the evening. (D)

    Day 2 - Saturday July 13
    The Sound of Music at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre / Home

    Wander along backroads through the Amish Countryside to Reihl’s Quilt Shop for browsing and shopping. We continue to Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre for an included lunch and show. We will delight in one of the greatest musicals of all time, The Sound of Music. Follow Maria, the high-spirited nun, sent from her convent to be the governess for the seven unruly children of Captain von Trapp. Hit songs include Do-Re-mi, My Favorite Things, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, and The Sound of Music. Following our show we’ll board our coach for the trip home. (B,L)
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    TOUR INCLUDES:
    • Reserved seats for Daniel at Sight & Sound Theatre
    • Dinner at Miller’s Smorgasbord
    • The Sound of Music at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
    • Also included: Accommodations, Motorcoach Transportation, Shenandoah Tours Escort, & Luggage Handling. 
    • 3 Meals = 1B, 1L, 1D

    Smoky Mountain Memories
    Dollywood, Pirates Voyage Dinner Show, Gatlinburg
    July 16-18, 2024 


    3 Days / 2 Nights
    3 Meals

    Price per person:
    Twin/Double $739
    Single $989


    Deposit: $100.00 Per Person
    Final Payment is due on or before June 1, 2024
    Optional Travel Protection Plan available. 
    $50 Per Person (Twin), $66 Single
    Tour #24030
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    Welcome to Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains! The villages of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are brimming over with a world of Smoky Mountain Fun. Enjoy the natural beauty, award-winning entertainment, and toe-tappin’ music. Visit Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s unique park brimming over with stage shows, family rides, and handmade crafts. Other highlights include Pirates Voyage Dinner Show and time in Gatlinburg.

    Day 1 - Tuesday - July 16
    Travel to Pigeon Forge / Pirates Voyage Dinner Show

    Enjoy a leisurely drive south to Pigeon Forge. We arrive mid-afternoon at the Inn on the River, our hotel for a two-night stay. This evening finds us at Dolly Parton’s Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show for an evening of entertainment celebrating the Pirate Spirit. Ahoy Mates! Enjoy a four-course meal and watch Blackbeard and Calico Jack as they lead crews in a battle on land, on deck, in water and above full-sized pirate ships in a hideaway lagoon! (D)

    Day 2 - Wednesday - July 17
    Dollywood

    Today we head for Dollywood, ranked among the world’s best theme parks! Discover a world of Smoky Mountain fun at this exciting park featuring stunning scenery, old time crafts, friendly folks, and great live entertainment. Enjoy Country, Bluegrass, Gospel, and more. Sit back and enjoy a ride on the Dollywood Express, an authentic steam train. Good food and handmade crafts are found throughout the park. Spend a restful evening back at our Inn. (CB)

    Day 3 - Thursday - July 18
    Gatlinburg / Travel Home

    This morning we offer a transfer into Gatlinburg for those who wish to browse in this quaint village at the foot of the mountains, or you may elect to visit The Island filled with shops, restaurants, music, and a 200-foot tall observation wheel. Following lunch on our own we’ll board the coach for our trip home. (CB)
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    TOUR INCLUDES:
    • Pirates Voyage Dinner Show
    • Dollywood
    • Gatlinburg 
    • Also included: Accommodations, Motorcoach Transportation, Shenandoah Tours Escort, & Luggage Handling. 
    • 3 Meals = 2CB, 1D

    Hudson River Valley
    & West Point

    July 22-25, 2024

    4 Days / 3 Nights
    7 Meals

    Price per person:
    Twin/Double $1435
    Single $1785

    Deposit: $100.00 Per Person
    Final Payment is due on or before June 7, 2024
    Optional Travel Protection Plan available. 
    $98 Per Person (Twin), $135 Single
    Tour #24043 
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    Come along with Shenandoah Tours and discover the “land of Rip Van Winkle!” Spectacular scenery abounds along the beautiful Hudson River Valley, New York’s American Masterpiece! Hear fascinating tales amid a backdrop of historic mansions and museums. Highlights include West Point Military Academy; the Vanderbilt Mansion; Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library; and Val-Kill, home of Eleanor Roosevelt. And to top it off, enjoy a river cruise and dinner at The Culinary Institute of America.

    Day 1 - Monday - July 22
    Arrive in Kingston, New York

    We begin our delightful four-day tour to the scenic Hudson River Valley of New York. Our journey north takes us to the Kingston area for a three-night stay. Enjoy free time and an included dinner this evening. (D)

    Day 2 - Day 2 - Tuesday - July 23
    Vanderbilt Mansion / Springwood FDR Presidential Library / Val-Kill The Culinary Institute of America

    Our local guide joins us for a day of touring, including the famous Vanderbilt Mansion overlooking the Hudson River. Built in 1896, it was the home of Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt. After an included lunch, we travel on to Springwood for a guided tour of the boyhood home of Franklin D. Roosevelt followed by a visit to FDR Presidential Library and Museum. View the displays on the life and times of our longest serving president and his wife. We’ll also take a guided tour of the grounds of Val-Kill, the modest home of Eleanor Roosevelt, and the only National Historic Site dedicated to a first lady. A special evening awaits at The Culinary Institute of America for an included dinner. (B,L,D)

    Day 3 - Wednesday - July 24
    Cruise on Rip Van Winkle II / Rhinebeck

    This morning we board the Rip Van Winkle II and enjoy a narrated cruise viewing lighthouses, nature preserves and mansions along the Hudson River. Noon time finds us in Rhinebeck, a delightful bustling village that boasts the oldest tavern in the U.S. and hosted Chelsea Clinton’s wedding. We’ll have ample time for lunch on our own and shopping time in this village well known for its quaint shops and lovely cafes. This evening dinner will be included in a local restaurant. (B,D)

    Day 4 - Thursday - July 25
    West Point / Home

    We head south to West Point to enjoy an informative tour of the Military Academy with its famous history of graduates who have served our country in war and in peace. See the Main Cadet Chapel; Trophy Point; and the Plain, overlooking the Hudson River. We continue our journey home bringing with us fond memories of our travels. (B)
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    TOUR INCLUDES:
    • Tour Vanderbilt Mansion
    • Discover Springwood
    • Visit FDR Presidential Library
    • Culinary Institute of America
    • Cruise on Rip Van Winkle II
    • Explore Rhinebeck
    • Tour West Point
    • Also included: Accommodations, Motorcoach Transportation, Shenandoah Tours Escort, & Luggage Handling. 
    • 7 Meals = 3B, 1L, 3D

    The Best of Alaska
    Klondike, Denali & Glacier Bay Cruise & Train Tour 

    July 29 - August 10, 2024  
    This date is Sold Out
    We have added an additional date
    July 22-August 3, 2024

    13 Days / 12 Nights
    26 Meals

    Price per person:
    Category E   Twin/Double $4805
    Ocean-View Stateroom
    Other Categories Available
    Plus Airfare (TBA)


    Deposit: $600.00 Per Person
    Final Payment is due on or before April 15, 2024
    Optional Trip Interruption/Cancellation Protection Availble. Call for details.
    Tour #24004
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    Day 1 - Arrive in Anchorage

    This morning we’ll travel to Washington, DC, for our flight to Anchorage where we spend tonight.

    Day 2 - McKinley Explorer Rail to Denali National Park

    Roll through Alaska’s scenic interior to Denali National Park aboard the McKinley Explorer, a private full domed rail car, for luxury sightseeing. We arrive in Denali and check into our lodge for a two-night stay.

    Day 3 - Denali National Park

    Embark on a Tundra Wilderness Tour for the most comprehensive wildlife viewing and Mt. McKinley viewpoints. Watch for caribou trotting across the tundra and grizzlies foraging for berries. Our guide will share natural history and native culture insights along the way.

    Day 4 - Explorer Coach to Fairbanks

    Board our coach for Fairbanks, Alaska’s Golden Heart City, and take a step back in time to pan for gold at historic Gold Dredge 8. Explore Fairbanks until the sun sets, which, in these parts, might not be ‘til midnight. Overnight accommodations in Fairbanks.

    Day 5 - Dawson City

    Our journey continues as we board a short flight en route to colorful Dawson City. Upon arrival in this gold rush boomtown, we won’t believe our eyes: dirt roads, wooden boardwalks, and saloons with swinging doors. We spend two nights in this unique town.

    Day 6 - Dawson City

    Today enjoy optional excursions and a nostalgic Yukon River paddlewheeler cruise aboard the Klondike Spirit.

    Day 7 - Whitehorse

    Follow the route of Klondike gold stampeders in style to Whitehorse, with an included lunch stop in historic Minto.

    Day 8 - Whitehorse to Skagway

    Continue along the Klondike Trail by coach to Fraser, then board the historic White Pass train to Skagway for overnight.

    Day 9 - Skagway

    Embark our ship, the ms Koningsdam, for our cruise along Alaska’s Inside Passage.

    Day 10 - Glacier Bay National Park Cruising

    Cruise the ice-studded fjords of this national treasure for a full eight hours as a Park Service Ranger narrates.

    Day 11 - Ketchikan

    Explore this uniquely Alaskan port, famous for its rich native culture, salmon fishing, and scenic Misty Fjords.

    Day 12 - Cruising the Inside Passage

    Relax and enjoy a full day of scenic Inside Passage cruising immersed in the elegance for which Holland America is known.

    Day 13 - Vancouver / Home

    Our cruise ends in Vancouver, where we transfer to the airport for our flight to Washington, DC, and back to our respective areas. Memories to last a lifetime linger as we bid farewell to this vast Adventureland.

    Additional Cabin Options - Vista Suite
    Category B    $5205 Per Person Twin

    Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed, shower
    Sitting area, private veranda, floor-to-ceiling windows
    Prices include all port charges and taxes.
    Prices are subject to price increases and availability.
    PLUS AIR FARE

    Additional Cabin Options - Interior Stateroom
    Category J       $4505 Per Person Twin

    Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed & shower
    Prices include all port charges and taxes.
    Prices are subject to price increases and availability.
    PLUS AIR FARE
    HOLLAND AMERICA'S CANCELLATION POLICY:
    Cancellation fees begin
    April 21, 2024
    May 18, 2024
    June 8, 2024
    June 29, 2024

    Charges per person
    $600
    50% of cruise fare
    75% of cruise fare
    No refund
    Cancellation protection is recommended. Payment should accompany your deposit.
    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 airport and pier
    • Variety of Ship Board Activities
    • All port taxes
    • Accident insurance
    • All transfers to airport, hotel, ship, or train- Escorted by a Holland America Tour Host
    • Four nights aboard Holland America's ms Koningsdam
    • Full program of entertainment while on board ship
    • Tundra Wilderness Tour Fairbanks
    • Flight to Dawson City
    • Whitehorse- Skagway
    • White Pass Railroad
    • Glacier Bay Cruising
    • Ketchikan- Cruising the Inside Passage
    • Not Included: Ship personnel gratuities Optional Travel Protection Baggage fees charged by the airlines
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