Land and Rail Tours

Departure: June 21, 2024

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Follow the historic routes of the Old West with excursions on six different scenic railroads. Then witness the amazing rock formations and natural beauty of three national parks.

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Per Person Twin: $3,099

Single Room: $1,149

Land Only - Call Creative Tours for Air rates and schedules from your city to Denver.

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• 14 Meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners

• Round trip airport transfers

• Experience SIX scenic rail excursions following historic routes of the Old West

• Travel along the Arkansas River Valley aboard the Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad

• Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, voted one of the “Top Ten Most Exciting Rail Journeys in the World”

• Ride through the Rockies aboard the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

• Ride the Royal Gorge Route Railroad across the famous Hanging Bridge

• Relive the gold mining days aboard the Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad

• Climb 14,000 feet on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway

• Visit beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park, a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains

• Tour Mesa Verde National Park with its amazing cliff dwellings, home to “the Ancient Ones,” the Anasazi Indians

• Visit the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park

• Drive through Garden of the Gods Park with its unique red sandstone formations 

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Departure: September 30, 2024 

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Two nights in the “City by the Bay,” two scenic rail experiences and two narrated cruises are highlighted on a journey through California’s Sierra Nevada. Spend two nights in South Lake Tahoe and enjoy a narrated cruise on the turquoise waters of Lake Tahoe.

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Per Person Twin: $3,874

Single Room: $1,229

Price Includes Land and Air from FWB or Pensacola - Call Creative Tours for rates and schedules from your city.

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• 10 Meals: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners

• Round trip airport transfers

• Spend two nights in San Francisco with narrated city tour

• Narrated bay cruise to see Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge

• Ride the famed California Zephyr for a ride through the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountain Range

• Spend two nights in Lake Tahoe boasting casinos and great entertainment for evening fun

• Visit the once bustling Virginia City and tour the 1859 Chollar Mine

• See the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City

• Leisurely lunch cruise on the turquoise waters of Lake Tahoe aboard the Dixie II

• Tour Old Sacramento and the California State Capitol Building

• Visit the California State Railroad Museum

• Ride the Sacramento Southern Railroad along the Sacramento River

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Departure: October 11, 2024 

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Dazzling during the day, the spectacle of hundreds of hot air balloons is even better when they light up at dawn and dusk. See these amazing displays, explore early Pueblo life and enjoy the artists of Santa Fe.

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Per Person Twin: $3,139

Single Room: $999

Price Includes Land and Air from Pensacola - Call Creative Tours for rates and schedules from your city.

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• 8 Meals: 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners

• Round trip airport transfers

• Spend three nights in historic Albuquerque, a city rich in Native American Culture

• Marvel at the “Mass Ascension” of the balloons and watch as the sky above Albuquerque fills with color in a spectacular display of sight and sound

• Visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center with dinner and exclusive live performance of a Native American dance troupe

• Guided sightseeing tour of Albuquerque including historic Old Town, a maze of cobbled courtyards, hidden patios and numerous galleries and shops

• Be amazed as all balloons fire their burners filling them with light at the evening Balloon Glow

• Spend two nights in Santa Fe, nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the foothills of the Rockies

• Visit Pecos National Historic Park, site of the westernmost battle of the Civil War

• Embark on a walking tour of Santa Fe including Governor’s Plaza, San Miguel Mission and Loretto Chapel with its miraculous staircase

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​Departure: November 8, 2024

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In this 10-day vacation, you’ll marvel at many of the  amazing accomplishments of this remarkable civilization. The daunting Great Pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx and the extraordinary temples of Luxor and Karnak are well worth the journey as are the sparkling treasures inside Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, including the fascinating burial items from the opulent tomb of “King Tut.” As you sail down the legendary Nile from Luxor to Aswan on this enthralling tour of Egypt, you’ll also stand in awe at the Kom Ombo Temple, barter for goods at the bustling bazaars, and sway to the rhythmic drums on a relaxing felucca ride down the Nile.

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Land/Cruise Price:  $2,672 (Double Occupancy 

Intra-Vacation Air: $277 Per Person 

Globus Professional Guide Throughout Tour

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Meals on Tour 8 Breakfast, 4 Lunches, 6 Dinners

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Departure: November 30, 2024

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Come enjoy the beauty of Christmas in the mountains of Vermont. Spend two nights at the historic Trapp Family Lodge, owned and operated by the von Trapp family since 1942, taste Vermont’s sweet treats of ice cream, cider and chocolate and shop at the famed Vermont Country Store.

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Per Person Twin: $2,499

Single Room: $899

Price Includes Land and Air from Pensacola - Call Creative Tours for rates and schedules from your city.

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• 11 Meals: 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners

• Round trip airport transfers

• Visit historic Church Street Marketplace

• Spend two nights in the lovely Trapp Family Lodge, owned and operated by the von Trapp family since 1942

• Enjoy delicious meals at the Lodge including the Main Dining Room and the Bierhall

• Take a guided tour of the Trapp Family Lodge

• Visit Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory and enjoy time in the charming village of Stowe

• Visit Vermont Gentle Giants for an exciting sleigh ride (weather permitting)

• Tour Cold Hollow Cider Mill and see the production of their cider and other apple products

• Visit the Vermont Country Store, and tour Hildene, the summer estate Robert Todd Lincoln

• Visit Village Peddler and Chocolatorium for a chocolate demonstration and tasting

• Special Farewell Christmas Dinner with a visit from a very special guest

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Departure: April 21, 2025

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Enjoy a relaxing and inspiring cruise on the Romantic Rhine, Europe's longest river. Travel onboard a luxurious river ship, during tulip time, visiting iconic ports of call, sampling incredible cuisine, and absorbing the local culture.

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                                   Per Person: Twin      Single​

Emerald Stateroom - E                 $5,859   $4,105

Emerald Stateroom - D                 $6,195   $4,339

Panorama Balcony Suite - C        $6,909   $4,839

Panorama Balcony Suite - B        $7,109   $4,979

Panorama Balcony Suite - A        $7,245   $5,075

Grand Balcony Suite - S               $7,959     N/A

Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite - SA$8,8949   N/A

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Price Includes Land and Air from Pensacola - Call Creative Tours for rates and schedules from your city.

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• 25 Meals: 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinners

• Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours

• Visit four countries: The Netherlands • Germany • France • Switzerland

• Four-night hotel stay and touring in Lausanne

• Visit to Chateau de Chillon on Lake Geneva

• Cruise on Lake Geneva

• Scenic Journey aboard the Golden Pass Railway

• Glacier3000 Mountain Adventure

• Seven-nights in a suite or stateroom of your choice onboard the vessel

• First-class service by an English-speaking crew

• All gratuities included

• Explore the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens

• Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides

• Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites

• Personal listening device for shore excursions

• All meals included onboard

• Variety of international cuisine

• Complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks with onboard lunches and dinners

• Onboard Activity Manager will support all EmeraldACTIVE excursions and host daily onboard wellness activities, games, classes and evening entertainment

• Complimentary bottled water in your stateroom

• Complimentary WiFi onboard

• Complimentary bicycles onboard for use ashore

• All port charges included

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