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First Class Tours HistoryA s the former owner of Gray Line of Houston, Lanny Rogers founded First Class Tours in 1998.

His decision to begin another business was made after discovering retirement was not for him and his continued desire to provide a high-value transportation and tour product in the Texas

marketplace. His past successes as the owner of Gray Line of Houston included the successful operation of over 100 motorcoaches in the Houston market and the employment of management, sales, and maintenance staff numbering over 300. First Class Tours began with a priority to operate late-model motorcoaches in the private charter, sightseeing tour and casino travel marketplaces. Over the past 12 years of operation, First Class Tours has provided a great value in the marketplace. The current fleet has an average age of less than five years. This young fleet age has reduced mechanical failures experienced by customers, as well as provided them with a great experience in a clean and modern motorcoach.

Customer safety and comfort is top priority. As a result, First Class Tours has a robust safety and maintenance department which is responsible for driver instruction and all motorcoach repair and maintenance. First Class Tours is proud of the safety ratings our employees have earned. We have received the highest rating possible by both the Texas Department of Transportation and the United States Department of Transportation. Many First Class drivers have over twenty years of experience driving and have earned perfect safety records. All drivers are monitored to insure 100% compliance with all Department of Transportation regulations. In addition, drivers are required to attend regular safety meetings where strict compliance to safety protocol and courteous customer service is emphasized. All First Class Tours coaches are equipped with many features to increase passenger safety and comfort on a trip. A few of these features are:

wWi-Fi – Allowing customers to operate Wi-Fi equipped computers and phones.

wDVD and CD equipment – Allows for video/audio entertainment and instruction.

wXM Radio – Allows for a variety of entertainment, weather, and news options.

wGlobal Positioning Satellite (GPS) – Allows the monitoring and locating of all the fleet.

wTwo way radios – enables communication with other FCT coaches and our base station.

wSeating capacities – Ranges from 44 to 69 passengers.

wOn-board restroom facilities.

With broad industry experience, First Class Tours is equipped to handle motorcoach transportation needs for all types of

groups and their diverse backgrounds. Among our past customer groups are:

wGroup Tour Planners

wStudent & Youth Travelers

wCasino & Gaming Groups

wBank Travel Groups

wSightseeing Groups

wReligious Travel Groups

wCorporate Outings

wConvention & Conference Shuttles

First Class Tours encourages you to come and “Let Us Take You There…”

Jean Rogers, VP

Jeff RogersPresident First Class Tours

Lanny Rogers, Owner & Founder

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Table of ContentsFirst Class Tours History ............................... 2Experience Texas ......................................... 4Texas History ................................................ 5Regions of Texas .......................................... 6Texas Sized Shopping ................................... 7Medical Center ............................................ 8Travel Insurance ........................................... 9Motorcoach Advantages.............................. 10Questions you should ask ............................ 11Frequently asked Questions ........................ 12Frequently asked questions continued ........ 13

Houston ....................................................... 14Dallas ........................................................... 16San Antonio ................................................. 18Big Bend ...................................................... 20Palo Duro Canyon ........................................ 21Christmas Tours ........................................... 22Grapevine .................................................... 23Austin .......................................................... 24Gators & Gushers ........................................ 25Corpus Christi .............................................. 26Dallas ........................................................... 27East Texas .................................................... 28Fort Worth ................................................... 29Fredericksburg ............................................. 30Galveston ..................................................... 31Houston City Tour ........................................ 32NASA Tour .................................................... 33New Braunfels ............................................. 34Messina Hof................................................. 35San Antonio ................................................. 36Schulenburg ................................................. 37State Railroad .............................................. 38Southern Empress ....................................... 38S.Padre Island .............................................. 39State Fair of Texas ........................................ 40Waco............................................................ 41Religious Travel ............................................ 42Stars Over Texas ........................................... 43 Fort Worth Stock Yards

The Alamo at dusk

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Pricing Includes: round trip motorcoach transportation, driver & escort tips, luggage handling, and admission to listed attractions when applicable. Please note that price, attractions, tours, itinerary and hotels are subject to change without notice.

TEXAS TOURS

TEXAS TRAVEL GUIDE

T E X A S Q U O T E S

“I must say as to what I have seen

of Texas, it is the garden spot of

the world, the best land and the

best prospects for health I ever

saw, and I do believe it is a

fortune to any man to come here”

- Alamo hero Davey Crockett

DALLAS

SANANTONIO HOUSTON

Experience Texas

Daily Flights to Houston on major airlines!

F irst Class Tours can provide transportation for your group all acrossTexas. Our comfortable motorcoaches can take you from the airport to your hotel and show you the Lone Star state. We have several tours that

can take Inbound passengers on an unforgettable journey. Major airlines such as Continental, American & Southwest provide several direct flights to Houston, Dallas & San Antonio everyday. Once you land, allow First Class Tours to show you our southern hospitality! Fly inbound to Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio and we will meet you at the airport. From the airport we can take you to you hotel, or begin your tour adventure. Pick from one of our enclosed trips or customize your tour to fit your groups preference and duration .

Daily Flights to Houston on major airlines!


Texas HistoryT he Republic of Texas had formed in 1836, after breaking away from Mexico

in the Texas Revolution. The following year, an ambassador from Texas approached the United States about the possibility of becoming an American

state. Fearing a war with Mexico, which did not recognize Texas independence, the United States declined the offer. In 1844, James K. Polk was elected the United States president after promising to annex Texas. Before he assumed office, the outgoing president, John Tyler, entered negotiations with Texas. On February 26, 1845, six days before Polk took office, the U.S. Congress approved the annexation. The Texas legislature approved annexation in July 1845 and constructed a state constitution. In October, Texas residents approved the annexation and the new constitution, and Texas was officially inducted into the United States on December 29, 1845. Thus, Texas became the only sovereign nation to become a state of the United States.

How Texas Became a State

T E X A S F A C T S

T exas is the second largest state in the United States in area, with 262,017 square miles. It is as large as all of New England plus New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Illinois combined. It is 801 miles long

from north to south and 773 from east to west. El paso, Texas, on the western border of the state is as close to Los Angeles, California, as it is to Port Arthur, Texas, on the eastern border!

JOHN TYLER - 10th President 1841-1845

JAMES POLK - 11th President 1845-1849

Texas Annexation Documents

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“In the covered wagon days, if a baby was born in Texarkana while

the family was crossing into the Lone Star State, by the time they

reached El Paso, the baby would be in the third grade”

- Texas Author Wallace O. Chariton


Regions of Texas


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PLAINS OF THE PANHANDLE

WEST TEXASBig Bend is referred to as the “Hard Country”. Bordering Mexico and the Rio Grande River, the Big Bend country is a 1,170,000 acre wilderness. It’s hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Tumbleweeds and cacti dot the desert like landscape. This is the Texas portrayed in Hollywood films.

EAST TEXAS

CENTRAL TEXAS

SOUTH TEXAS

Rolling hills, pristine lakes, friendly people, wide open roads with breath-taking scenery. Austin is the undisputed ‘Live Music Capital of the World.’ Cities of interest in the Hill Country include Fredericksburg, Johnson City, Canyon Lake, Luckenbach, Blanco, Bandera and Boerne. Most scenic, interesting and culturally rich region in the state.

Borders Oklahoma to the north and New Mexico to the west. The panhandle is so flat you can stand on a beer can and see Chicago. Big sky. Majestic big scenery. Cities include old Route 66 mainstay Amarillo, and Lubbock.

This region Borders Louisiana to the east and Tyler to the west as well as the gulf of Mexico. Lush green and swampy lakes and pine forests abound. Home to Galveston, Houston, Huntsville and Sam Houston National Forest.

North Texas, It’s prairies, some flat, some rolling. Lake Texoma boarders Oklahoma. Lake Fork and Lake Dallas are a few of many lakes. This region includes the cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls and Texarkana.

Miles of shoreline on the Gulf of Mexico with coastal breezes and warm summer nights. This region features Brownsville at the southern tip of Texas. Beach areas like Padre Island, and Corpus Christi highlight this region where wildlife abounds.

Texas Sized ShoppingW ith its stunning architecture, exceptional store mix and distinctive style of entertainment,

The Galleria has established itself as the #1 shopping and tourist destination in Houston with over 24 million annual visitors. Set beneath spectacular glass atriums, The Galleria

features more than 375 fine stores and restaurants, an impressive ice rink and two Westin hotels. This world-class shopping complex showcases the best names in retailing including Neiman Marcus, Cartier, Gucci, two Macy’s stores, Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue, Ralph Lauren Collection, Louis Vuitton and Houston’s only Nordstrom. The Galleria is the fourth largest mall in the nation and is considered a city within a city.

Houston Galleria Mall

Houston Skyline

Houston Galleria Mall

F rom the moment you arrive at the Galleria Dallas, you’ll know you’re in for an experience unlike any other. Our Unequalled shopping environment includes a unique collection of boutiques, restaurants and experiences. We regularly welcome groups from around the world and want

to make sure you have everything you need when you visit. There’s always something exciting happening and you don’t want to miss one fabulous minute. We also invite you to enjoy exquisite dining options such as American Girl Boutique and Bistro, Grand Lux Cafe, The Grill on the Alley, Mi Cocina and The Second Floor Bistro at The Westin Galleria Dallas. Favorites such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Tiffany & Co. and the famous Galleria Dallas ice skating center complete the spectrum of style.

Dallas Galleria Mall

Galleria Mall, Dallas

Outlet Malls

San Marcos Outlet Mall

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V oted the “Third-Best Place to Shop in the World” by ABC’s The View, Prime Outlets in San Marcos is the largest outlet shopping destination in Texas and the third-largest in the world. The San Marcos Outlet Malls are two discrete outlet malls, the Prime Outlets and Tanger Factory Outlet Center, and are located on Interstate Highway 35 in San Marcos,

Texas. Combined, the two adjacent malls have more than 350 stores, and an excess of 1,000,000 sq ft. During peak seasons, shoppers at the malls can reach numbers that effectively triple the population of San Marcos, TX.San Marcos boasts a number of attractions. At the heart of the city is the crystal clear San Marcos River, a longtime favorite for tubing and relaxation. San Marcos is also home to Aquarena Center, famous for its glass bottom boats and unique plant and animal species that live in the crystal clear San Marcos River. Additionally, visitors can take a short drive to Wonder World to explore an earthquake-formed cave! While San Marcos is the most popular outlet mall, there are many more including Katy Mills and Conroe Outlet Malls located near Houston. Located west of Houston, Katy Mills is a one story facility that sits on 1.3 square miles of land. The mall is built with a “racetrack” design and one complete pass around the mall is approximately one mile, and hosts a variety of over 200 specialty stores—such as Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, American Eagle Outfitters, Bath and Body Works Outlet, and Neiman Marcus Last Call Clearance Center.

Medical CenterThe Texas Medical Center is the largest medical center in the world with one of the

highest densities of clinical facilities for patient care, basic science, and translational research. Located in the Southeast Houston district of Houston, the center contains 49

medicine-related institutions, including 13 hospitals and two specialty institutions, two medical schools, four nursing schools, and schools of dentistry, public health, pharmacy, and other health-related practices. All 49 institutions are not-for-profit. The entire area is bigger than Downtown Dallas, however some member institutions, such as the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, are located outside of the city of Houston. The center is where one of the first and largest air ambulance services was created and where a successful inter-institutional transplant program was developed. According to the Texas Medical Center, more heart surgeries are performed here than anywhere else in the world. The Texas Medical Center receives over five million annual patient visits, including over ten thousand international patients. In 2006, the center employed over 75,000 people, including 4,000 physicians and 11,000 registered nurses.

Houston Medical Center


Antique suitcases

Antiques & Collectibles RoundTopLocated between Houston and Austin, Round Top is the place for antique buying in Texas. Every year, in early April and October, the town of Round Top hosts the Original Round Top Antiques Fair, the areas oldest show and one of the nation’s most successful. If you haven’t gotten your fill from the Round Top – local towns such as Bellville, Brenham, Columbus, Fayette-ville, Flatonia, La Grange and many others also hold special antiques and craft events during this time. The Original Round Top Antiques Fair features approximately 400 American and European dealers that showcase everything from formal Continental furniture to country primitives. Also on hand at the show –good ole Texan barbecue, mixed with Oktoberfest fair, in honor of the town’s German heritage.

HillCountryJust west of Austin and San Antonio lies Texas Hill Country, a landscape made up of charming towns and great antique finds. Settled in the mid-19th century, mostly by German immigrants, approximately 37 ethnic groups established Texas neighborhoods, farms and ranches, wineries and plenty of antique shops. You’ll find most of these shops in New Braunfels, Boerne, Fredericksburg, Kerrville and Comfort. All of them fea-ture a wide range of items, from country antiques and painted furniture, to high-style pieces to shabby chic objects, farm tools and ranch furnishings. Texas Hill County sets a rich historic backdrop for antiquing.

EastTexasFort Worth and Dallas are both spectacular cities to shop for antiques – especially if you’re into the high-quality, high-priced tagged variety. Head east from Dallas and you’ll find even more antiques in towns such as Tyle, Longview and even as far as Jefferson. East Texas’ biggest antiques show is Canton’s First Monday Trade Days. Attracting more than 4,000 vendors, this event features all kinds of interesting items, from vintage to 20th century to ranch finds to shabby chic. Other activities in the area include historic sites, such as Sawmills, early oil derricks – and several sites related to the Civil War and to the area’s large 19th century African American population. Other attractions worth a visit: the Goodman Museum, and the steamboat rides on Lake Caddo in the town of Jefferson.

Travel Insurance

For more information please contact:

First Class Tours at 281-590-8800or e-mail: [email protected]

TRIP COST PROTECTION4 Trip Cancellation - Up to $10,000. Reimburses you for prepaid, non-re-fundable expenses if you must cancel your trip due to a covered reason. 4 Trip Interruption - Up to $10,000. Reimburses you for the unused, non-refundable portion of your trip as well as increased transportation costs for you to return home due to a covered reason. 4 Travel Delay - Up to $150 per day. Receive up to $150 per day per person to cover additional accommo-dation and travel expenses or prepaid expenses due to a departure delay of six or more hours.

MEDICAL PROTECTION4 Emergency Medical and Dental $10,000. This coverage provides for losses due to medical and dental emergencies that occur during your trip. This coverage is secondary. 4 Emergency Medical Transportation $50,000. Provides medically neces-sary transportation to the nearest ap-propriate facility. Also covers the cost of your transportation back home.

Access America Basic PolicyBAGGAGE PROTECTION4 Baggage Loss/Damage - $500. Covers loss, damage, or theft of baggage and personal effects.

4 Baggage Delay - $100.Covers the reasonable additional purchase of essential items if your baggage is delayed or misdirectedby a common carrier for 24 hoursor more. Receipts for emergency purchases are required.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES4 24-Hour Hotline Help Included. Help is just a phone call away with Access America travel protection. A staff of multi-lingual problem solvers is available to help you in a medical, legal, or travel-related emergency.

First Class Tours offers the Access America Basic Policy for your peace of mind. Plan your tour, purchase your ticket with confidence and take advantage of this affordable policy. Other policies and coverages are available upon request.

Our representatives are ready for your call

Plan and book your tour with confidence!

Medical Protection Available

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Motorcoach AdvantagesIf cross-country speed is your only concern, First Class Tours admits you need to look elsewhere. But if you really want to

SEE America; if you want to experience the excitement of its cities; feel the glory of its landscape; share the warmth of America’s communities, it can’t be done from 30,000 feet. You should be traveling by luxury motorcoach.

TOP TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TRAVEL BY AFIRST CLASS MOTORCOACH

1.Wedothedriving. You’re free from the hassles of traffic, road maps, parking and backseat drivers. You’re finally free to enjoy the travel while a professional driver handles the wheel.

2.Finally.YOUcanseethesights. What good is it to drive through the scenic mountains or a national park if you are concentrating on driving? In a motorcoach, you enjoy the scenery from your window.

3.Sleepifyou’dlike. First Class provides you with comfortable recliner seats. This is what luxury travel used to be like.

4. Socializewith friends. If you’d rather visit with friends and fellow travelers, you can. There’s no better way to meet new acquaintances or to enjoy the company of old friends than the adventure traveling together.

5.Enjoyamovie. Can’t sleep? Not up to conversation? In most cases, you can enjoy a full-length feature film or videos of your group’s own activities while you travel.

6.Savemoney.There is no more economical way to travel. You’ll be surprised to find the great value of traveling with First Class Tours. In most cases, each traveler’s share of the cost of a professional motorcoach will be far less than other modes of transportation.

7.Door-to-door service. There’s no substitute for the tremendous convenience of a motorcoach’s door-to-door service. Your charter coach can pick up and deliver you in style. No long security lines and no long walks from the parking lot to the door.

8.Considertheenvironment. Seeing America responsibly also means leaving the beauty intact for the next generation. Today’s motorcoach has become both fuel efficient and environmentally-sound. On a per passenger basis, a modern motorcoach is among the cleanest modes of transportation in the world.

9.Safety...Safety...Safety... In the professional motorcoach industry, there is nothing more important than safety. Accident statistics maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA, part of the USDOT) bear this out year after year.

10.Youlovetobesurprised. Frankly, if your last trip by motorcoach was more than five years ago, you have a treat in store. Today’s modern motorcoach is a delight, and we will delight in surprising you.

Forget about traffic!

Relax inside your motorcoach

Let us show you a great time!


Questions you should ask

Safety inspections

We take pride in safety

1.Canyouprovideyourcompany’sU.S.DOTnumber?First Class Tours DOT #774995. This number can be used to look up company information.

2.Doesyourcompanyhavefederalauthoritytocrossstatelines? Yes, this information can be found at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration website using our DOT #774995.

3.Canyouprovideproofofvalidliabilityinsurancethatprovidesanindustryminimumof$5millionincoverage? First Class Tours maintains liability insurance coverage that exceeds Department of Transportation requirements. Proof of insurance can be provided upon request.

4.Howoftenareyourbusesinspectedforsafety? First Class Tours maintains pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections. Also, First Class Tours calls for their own DOT inspections. We do not wait for them to call us.

5.Doesyourcompanyadheretothefederal“HoursofService”guidelinesfordrivers? Long or quick turn-around trips may require additional drivers. First Class Tours insures drivers are within all federal safety guidelines regarding hours of service.

6.Whatisyourcompany’ssafetyrecord? First Class Tours has an outstanding safety record in the industry and will gladly answer your questions regarding our record. 7.DoesyourcompanycomplywiththeFMCSA-FederalMotorCarrierSafetyAdministrationpre-tripsafetymessaging?FirstClass Tours provides a safety presentation prior to each trip pointing out safety features and procedures.

8.Doesyourcompanyusere-treadtiresonANYofthewheelsofyourbuses?First Class Tours will never use any re-tread tire on any wheel.

9.What areyourprofessionalassociations?

“Houston is, without a doubt, the weirdest, most entertaining city in Texas, consisting as it does of subtropical forest, life in the fast lane, a layer of oil, cowboys and spacemen” - Texas Tourism Guide

The Voice of Student & Youth Travel©

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Houston www.VisitHoustonTexas.com


Frequently asked Questions

Great Customer Service

Enjoying a Tour

HowdoIbooktravelonaTour?Contact a First Class Tours customer service agent at the Eastex terminal

to make your tour reservation. A $50 per person deposit on most tours is required; final payment due 45 days prior to departure. Special deposit and payment policies may apply to some tours as noted. You will be reminded of your final payment deadline by mail. At that time, you will receive all scheduled hotels, including addresses and telephone numbers and general information concerning the weather and clothing. Prices are subject to increase until final payment is received.

DoIhavetoplantotipthedriverortheon-boardescort?Unless otherwise stated, all tips for services rendered are paid by First Class Tours, Inc. Tips for Step-On guides are not included in the price of the tour.

Foratour,wherecanIparkmyvehicle?

All tours depart from our Eastex Freeway Terminal. At this location,

there is ample parking that is well lit and fenced. Parking at the Eastex Terminal is free and at your own risk.

WhatisNOTincludedinthepriceofaTour?Meals not specifically listed in the itinerary, alcoholic beverages, telephone calls, room service and other items of a personal nature, such as valet or laundry service, are not included as well as incidentals incurred at the hotel.Whatisthedifferencebetweensingle,double,tripleandquadaccommodations?Please understand that a “single” reservation means single accommodations at the hotels, and does not guarantee two seats on the motorcoach. Be advised that triple or quad accommodations at the hotels will be two beds only. It does not cover the cost of a rollaway.

CanIchoosemyseatonthemotorcoachformytour?Seating requests will be honored in the order of when the reservation was received into our office. Please request front, middle, rear, aisle, window seat at time of making your tour reservation. We will make every attempt to keep members of your party together. Odd numbered groups may be seated across from, or in front of each other, and/or matched with other odd-numbered groups to avoid single seats scattered throughout the motorcoach.We are unable to reserve seats for special needs such as motion sickness. If you have a special need, it is best to check with your doctor for advice. Also, you may wish to make your reservation early to secure a seat which may alleviate your problem. Legroom varies throughout the coach and cannot be guaranteed for any passenger.

Whathappensifmytravelpartnercancels?If a single room must be assigned because your roommate cancels (even at the last moment or while on the tour), we must out of necessity charge you the additional hotel charges since the hotels make no allowance. Likewise, if one of three or four roommates cancels, resulting in double or triple occupancy, your final billing must be based on the double or triple occupancy.

WhatluggagecanIbring?We must limit luggage to one large bag per person, weighing no more than 50 pounds per person, and one small (overnight) bag per person. We require that no hanging garment bags be used. You may also carry one small bag – without wheels, not larger than 8” X 17” X 20”

– on board as well as one small ice chest, not larger than 8” X 11” X 12”. Any carry-on bag or other personal property (including ice chest) is solely your responsibility and First Class Tours cannot be held liable if lost or stolen. We are sorry; no luggage accepted on daily casino trips!

Cantravelersusetobaccoorconsumealcoholwhileonthemotorcoach?No smoking, chewing tobacco or open liquor is allowed on the motorcoach. Frequent rest/meal stops afford the opportunities to smoke outside the coach. Additionally, smoking in non-smoking rooms is not allowed. Any cleaning charges for violating hotel policy will be your responsibility and charged back to you.

Whataboutinspirationalmoments?Tour Directors are permitted to share a moment of non-denominational inspiration with full cognizance of the divergence of beliefs of individual passengers.

CanFirstClassToursguaranteespecialrequestsmadetothehotels?We will try to accommodate special requests at the hotels. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee certain hotel rooms, their location, or their specific features.

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Frequently asked questions continuedIhaveaphysicaldisability;canIstilltravelwithFirstClassTours?Tour participants who require any form of personal assistance must be accompanied by a companion who is capable of, and totally responsible for, providing such assistance. Tour directors and drivers cannot assist with individual, medical, or personal needs. Persons with severe dietary restrictions are advised that special diet orders cannot be accommodated. Fold-up scooters or walkers will be allowed on a first-come, first-serve basis and must be mentioned at the time of booking.

Ihavereadyouritinerary;willthatbetheexactitinerarythetourfollows?Between tour planning time and actual tour operation, our Tour Department constantly strives to improve each itinerary to add to your convenience and enjoyment. If improvements can be made, or if unforeseen conditions beyond our control deem change necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and substitute facilities or attractions of equivalent or better value. During national or local holidays, certain listed features such as museums, shopping opportunities, or special tours may be limited or unavailable. In the event of cancellation of any scheduled outdoor show or event for any cause, we will attempt to provide suitable substitute attractions. Price is subject to increase up to 30 days prior to departure.

Ihavereceivedanemergencymedicalinformationform,whatdoIdonow?Emergency Medical Information forms must be completed and returned to: First Class Tours, Inc.,12703 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039, at least two weeks prior to departure of any tour.

DoIneedapassport?A valid passport is required for foreign travel anywhere outside the continental United States. First Class Tours is not responsible for insuring you have appropriate documentation and any cost incurred as a result of improper documentation is your responsibility.

Whatisyourrefundpolicy?Cancellations occurring 45 days or more before departure result in a refund of the monies paid except for your reservation deposit. Although your deposit is non-refundable, you will receive a travel certificate that may be applied to another First Class Tour within the next 12 months.

ThefollowingpolicyappliesforCancellations(notcoveredbytheoptionaltravelinsurance):w Up to 45 Days Prior to the Departure Date: The deposit and any payments are sent back to you in the form of a travel certificate good for one year on another tour excluding daily and overnight casino trips.w 8 to 44 Days Prior to the Departure Date: $50 per person on trips 4 days or less. $100 per person on trips of 5-9 days. $150 on trips of 10 days or more.w 7 Days or less prior to the Departure Date: No refund.

Special policies may apply to some tours. All refundable cancellations MUST BE made during normal business hours, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday. If you are forced to leave a tour anytime after departure, no refunds will be made by First Class Tours, Inc.

DoesFirstClassToursoffertravelinsurance?First Class Tours offers travel insurance underwritten by Access America. For complete details on policies and coverages, please consult the Access America brochure available at First Class Tours or www.accessamerica.com

AgencyResponsibilityFirst Class Tours, Inc., Houston, Texas, acts solely as your agent arranging accommodations and attractions for your trip. No liability is assumed in connection with any transportation, restaurants or lodging used for the duration of these tours. Although every effort is made to handle your luggage carefully, we are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged articles, including luggage or personal property. We reserve the right to cancel any tour prior to departure, and in such case, our total obligation will be only to refund all payment toward said tour. All services are subject to the laws of the country in which these services are rendered. Travel on any First Class Tours motor coach constitutes acceptance of these terms by the passenger.

“Texas is a state of mind. Texas is an obsession. Above all, Texas is a nation in every sense of the word” - Author John Steinbeck

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Sights you cannot miss!1. SpaceCenterHouston2. MuseumofNaturalScience3. WaterWall4. HoustonZoo5. BayouBend6. MuseumofFineArts7. St.ArnoldBrewingCo.8. HoustonArboretum9. CockrellButterflyCenter10.TheGalleria

Makeyourownitinerary!Foryourconvenience,weoffercustomizedtourstofitanyscheduleandvariousinterests.HoustonisaDiverseCity,the4thlargestintheUnitedStates.Wehaveplentyofwonderfulsightstodiscoverandenjoy.ComeexperiencetrueSouthernhospitalityasbigastheStateofTexas!

Houston

1. Space Center, Houston Unparalleled exhibits tell the story of NASA’s manned space flight program. Space Center Houston is the only place in the world where visitors can see astronauts train for missions, touch a real moon rock, land a shuttle, and take a behind-the-scenes tour of NASA.

2. Museum of Natural ScienceAs one of the most attended venues in Houston, the Museum is in the distinguished company of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History, both in New York City. The Museum houses the Burke Baker Planetarium, Wortham IMAX® Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center and over a dozen permanent exhibit areas that examine astronomy, space science, Native Americans, paleontology, energy, chemistry, gems and minerals, seashells, Texas wildlife and more.

3. Water WallThis city landmark is a cool and refreshing oasis that attracts visitors and locals in droves. Designed by local architects in 1985, the amazing wall of water drops thousands of gallons 64 feet every minute. You can stop and linger and enjoy the moment, or marvel at the stunning creation from afar as you drive through the area. It is a soothing experience located near the Galleria.

4. Houston Zoo In the heart of Houston’s Herman Park—and the City’s famous Museum District--the Zoo is home to several animals and many wonderfull exhibits. Recently, Shanti, a 19-year-old Asian elephant, delivered a healthy 348-pound male calf at the Houston Zoo’s McNair Asian Elephant Habitat. The calf has been named Baylor by the Zoo’s elephant care team in recognition of the unprecedented and ongoing advances made by Baylor College of Medicine’s research team. There’s lots to see and do at the zoo!

5. Bayou Bend Bayou Bend, the magnificent home of Miss Ima Hogg was designed by prominent architect John F. Staub, was built between 1927 and 1928 for Miss Hogg and her brothers, William C. and Michael Hogg. Bayou Bend opened to the public in 1966 and stands as one of Houston’s cultural treasures.

Space Center Houston

Water Wall

Murphy Room at Bayou Bend


6. Museum of Fine Arts Travel the world at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, home to centuries-old masterpieces and modern marvels. In addition to the ongoing schedule of touring exhibitions and thematic installations, the museum’s encyclopedic permanent collections of world art fill the galleries with works from every era of history.

7. St. Arnold Brewing CompanySaint Arnold Brewing Company, located in Houston, is Texas’ Oldest Craft Brewery. Our goal is to brew world class beers and deliver them to our customers as fresh as possible making them the best beers in Texas. Our customers are beer lovers - people that appreciate great, full-flavored beers.

8. Houston ArboretumThe mission of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is to provide education about the natural environment to people of all ages and to protect and enhance the Arboretum as a haven and as a sanctuary for native plants and animals. TheHouston Arboretum & Nature Center is a 155-acre non-profit urban nature sanctuary located on the western edge of Memorial Park.

9. Cockrell Butterfly CenterA stunning, three-story glass structure built around a 50-foot waterfall, a simulated tropical rainforest filled with exotic plants and hundreds of gorgeous, living butterflies. These beautiful, delicate creatures, imported from butterfly farms around the world, will delight you as they flutter through the vegetation, stop to sip nectar or fruit juices, and occasionally alight on lucky visitors

10. The Galleria The Galleria has established itself as the #1 shopping and tourist destination inHouston with over 24 million annual visitors. Set beneath spectacular glass atriums, The Galleria features more than 375 fine stores and restaurants, an impressive ice rink and two Westin hotels.

Houston Arboretum

Cockrell Butterfly Center

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Sights you cannot miss!1. JFKMemorial&Library2. DallasWorldAquarium3. DallasArboretum4. DallasMuseumofArts5. PlazaoftheAmericas6. GalleriaIceSkatingCenter7. DallasZoo8. CathedralSantuariodeGuadalupe9. TrammelCrowArtsDistrict10.DallasshowsetinSouthForkRanch,Plano

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Dallas

The Sixth Floor Museum

Dallas Museum of Art

Dallas Arboretum

1.The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Since 1989, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza has welcomed more than 6 million visitors from around the world—people of all ages seeking information and understanding about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Come learn about the legacy of President John F. Kennedy.

2. Dallas World AquariumExperience nature’s adventure at The Dallas World Aquarium. The facility is home to a unique display of flora and fauna from five continents, 14 countries, three oceans, numerous seas and rivers.

3. Dallas ArboretumMore than 541,000 visitors from 50 countries came through our gates last year. The Arboretum was listed among the top three arboretums in the nation in Southwest Spirit Magazine, offering the public a complement of dedicated gardens, an array of popular annual events, educational programs for children and adults, and an emphasis on family-oriented activities. In 2007, we were named one of MSN’s Top Ten Places to Visit in the Country in the spring, and this year, MSN named us one of the 14 best places in the world to see spring flowers.

4. Dallas Museum of ArtsThe Museum’s collections contain over 24,000 works of art spanning 7,000 years of human creativity. The DMA is the only “encyclopedic” (art from all cultures and periods) art museum in North Texas. The Museum is especially known for its arts of the ancient Americas, Africa, Indonesia, and South Asia; European and American painting, sculpture, and decorative arts; and American and international contemporary art.

5. Plaza of the AmericasKnown for its exquisite architectural style, Plaza of the Americas consists of an upscale shopping center, as well as two 25-story mirrored office towers located on the north and south ends of the blocks.


6. Galleria Ice Skating CenterOnce you step on the ice at the Dallas Galleria you’ll discover it’s truly the most unique ice skating experience around. With hundreds of stores, shoppers and restaurants to surround you, we put you in the center of it all. So visit us in Dallas, take a lesson, have a party, or just go for a spin.

7. Dallas ZooThe Dallas Zoo was founded in 1888, making it the first zoological park in the Southwest. The park covers 95 developed acres. In terms of landmass, it’s the largest zoological park in Texas! The Dallas Zoo is widely recognizedfor the outstanding Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo, Wilds of Africa exhibit, and award-winning Jake L. Hamon Gorilla Conservation Research Center.

8. Cathedral Santuario de GuadalupeThis historic landmark, built in 1898-1902 is the sentinel to not only the Catholic Church, but also the essence of a bygone era. This Gothic Revival church has survived monumental changes in the landscape of downtown Dallas. It is built of locally produced brick, and renovations over the decades have retained the integrity and dignity of the original structure.

9. Trammel Crow Arts DistrictThe Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art, located downtown Dallas, is a member of the Dallas arts district and offers free daily admission. The museum is a gift to the people and visitors of Dallas from Mr. and Mrs. Crow. It opened officially without charge to the public on December 5, 1998.The Crow Collection is a permanent set of galleries dedicated to the arts and cultures of China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia.

10. Dallas show set in South Fork Ranch, PlanoInternationally renowned as the filming location for the “Dallas” TV series,Southfork Ranch is known the worldwide as America’s most famous ranch.

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Sights you cannot miss!1. RememberTheAlamo!2. SanAntonioZoo3. LaVillitaauthenticshopping4. ThewonderfulRiverwalk5. SeaWorld6. McNayArtMuseum7. SanFernandoCathedral8. JapaneseTeaGardens9. FiestaTexasAmusementPark10.SanAntonioMissions,NationalHistoricalPark

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San Antonio

The Alamo

Sea World, San Antonio

San Antonio Riverwalk

1.Rember The Alamo 2.5 million people a year visit the 4.2 acre complex known worldwide as “The Alamo.” Most come to see the old mission where a small band of Texans held out for thirteen days against the Centralist army of General Antonio López de Santa Anna. Although the Alamo fell in the early morning hours of March 6, 1836, the death of the Alamo Defenders has come to symbolize courage and sacrifice for the cause of Liberty.

2. San Antonio ZooSan Antonio’s first zoo consisted of a collection of animals assembled in San Pedro Park in the 1800s. In 1914, Colonel George W. Brackenridge, one of the city’s leading citizens and founder of the San Antonio Express-News, placed buffalo, elk, deer, monkeys, a pair of lions, and four bears on land he had deeded over to the city in what is now known as Brackenridge Park. This collection became the San Antonio Zoo.

3. The RiverwalkThe Riverwalk is one of the most visited places in all of Texas and the greater San Antonio area has a world of fun and exciting things to do and see. San Antonio and the Riverwalk feature luxurious hotels, delicious dining and restaurants, exciting theme parks, attractions, great nightclubs, nightlife and entertainment.

4. La VillitaToday La Villita is a thriving art community that stands as a monument to San Antonio’s past. Located on the south bank of the San Antonio River, La Villita was San Antonio’s first neighborhood. Late in the 19th century European immigrants from Germany and France moved into the area. These pioneers became San Antonio’s business leaders, bankers, educators, and craftsmen.

5. SeaWorld San Antonio, TexasThe world’s largest marine life adventure park and family entertainment showplace, presents a splashy lineup of more than 26 sensational shows, thrilling rides, animal attractions and educational experiences for all ages. It’s actually four parks in one on 250 acres: a show park, a rides and slides park, a water park and an amazing animals park.


6. McNay Art MuseumThe purpose of the Museum is to collect, preserve, and exhibit works of art, and to educate the public toward a greater understanding and enjoyment of the visual arts. Since Mrs. McNay’s bequest of 700 works of art, the collection has expanded to nearly 20,000 works.

7. San Fernando CathedralSan Fernando Cathedral was founded in 1731 and is the oldest, continuouslyfunctioning religious community in the State of Texas. The Cathedral building has theadded distinction of being the oldest standing church building in Texas, and for allof its more than 275 years, has been serving the people of the Archdiocese and San Antonio for almost 90 years.

8. Japanese Tea GardensThe Japanese Tea Gardens feature a lush year-round garden and a floral display with shaded walkways, stone bridges, a 60-foot waterfall and ponds filled with Koi. Admission to the Garden is free.

9. Fiesta TexasThere are plenty of rides and activities your family can enjoy together while visiting Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Six Flags Fiesta Texas features state of the art thrill rides, including Tony Hawk’s Big Spin.It spins independently around the quarter-mile track containing hairpin turns and spirals. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!

10. San Antonio MissionsIn 1718 Franciscans and Spanish representatives established the first mission. Within 13 years, five were located along the San Antonio River. The missions’ purpose? To acculturate and Christianize the native population and make them Spanish citizens. Today, visitors can retrace the footsteps of the mission Indians and friars. And, possibly, meet descendants of those first inhabitants.

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Row of porches at Fort Davis

McDonald Observatory

First Class Tours Presents

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK HIGHLIGHTS: • AnnieRiggsMemorialMuseum

• FortStockton

• BigBend

• McDonaldObservatory

Day1: Fort Stockton, TXRide through West Texas to Fort Stockton for a tour of the Annie Riggs Memorial Museum and historic Fort Stockton.

Day2: Fort Davis (B)Journey to the Chisos Mountains and Big Bend National Park, hike one of the trails near the Chisos Lodge, and raft on the river.

Day3: Fort Davis (B)Explore the Davis Mountains, the Fort Davis National Historic Site and shop in some of the unique and diversified specialty shops before heading to the McDonald Observatory for some late night star gazing after dinner.

Day4: Home (B)Return to Houston with a stop at the Caverns of Sonora.

Big Bend National Park

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Day1: Amarillo, Texas Watch for the variety of wildlife: antelope, camels, and buffalo as the ride crosses Texas to Amarillo. Enjoy dinner at the famous Big Texan Steakhouse.

Day2: Amarillo, Texas (B)Get ready for the scenic drive to Palo Duro Canyon and its awe-inspiring views. Stop first at the Panhandle Plains Museum, one of the best Indian/Western museums in the nation. At the Canyon, explore the visitor’s center where exhibits explain the area’s geology, history, plant and animal life and ride the Sad Monkey Train to get closer to some of the colorful rock formations. Dinner will be a catered meal in the park followed by a performance of Texas: A Musical Romance of Panhandle History.

Day3: Home (B)Relax on the ride back to Houston while visiting with friends and planning the next First Class Trip!

Palo Duro Canyon

PALO DURO CANYON TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: •Texas:AMusicalRomanceofPanhandleHistory

•PanhandlePlainsMuseum

•PaloDuroCanyon •BigTexanSteakhouse

Panhandle Plains Museum


Light House Formation

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3 days / 2 nights

Palo Duro

Canyon

Palo Duro Canyon

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Natchitoches Christmas Festival$45.00 - per person includes transportation and entrance fee to the festival

Experience the charm of the original French colony in Louisiana during the Festival of Lights and Christmas Festival, one of the nation’s oldest community-based holiday celebrations. Enjoy the parade, live entertainment, food fair, arts and crafts show and much more!

San Marcos Outlet Mall$29.00 per person transporation charge only

Let’s go shopping! Join us for a day trip to the Prime Outlets in San Marcos, TX. Prime Outlets was voted the “Third-Best Place to Shop in the World” by ABC’s The View and is the largest outlet shopping destination in Texas and the third largest in the world. This spectacular shopping mecca is also one of the top most visited tourist attractions in Texas with 140 stores.

Santa’s Wonderland$29.00per person including transportation & entrance fee into Santa’s Town

Come and experience the wonder of Christmas! Come to Santa’s Wonderland, A Texas Experience. Gather friends, family, and neighbors for an unforgettable evening celebrating the holidays with great food, fun, and festivities. Enjoy the Christmas Village featuring dazzeling lights on a winding path for over a mile! Then just relax & enjoy the holiday foods, unique shops and live music around a cozy campfire.


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Grapevine

GrapevineGRAPEVINE, TEXAS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

• GrapevineOprySpectacular

• MurderMysteryDinner

• HistoricStockyards,FortWorth

• GrapevineMillsMall

Day1: Grapevine, TXRelax and enjoy the ride along Interstate 45 to Grapevine with a stop in Corsicana at the Russell Stover Candy Factory. Later, take a guided tour of the historic Grapevine downtown area, watch a glassblowing demonstration, and experience Christmas on Main Street. This evening take in a performance of the Grapevine Opry Spectacular at the Palace Theater.

Day2: Grapevine, TX (B)Today, head to Fort Worth to browse the shops in the historic Stockyards, visit the Stockyard Museum, see Christmas on Exchange Street, watch the famous longhorn cattle drive. On the way back to Grapevine, stop at the Delaney Vineyards for a tour and wine tasting. Tonight have a delicious buffet dinner at the Gaylord Texan and watch a Christmas-themed Murder Mystery.

Day3: Home (B)Do a little last minute Christmas Shopping at Grapevine Mills Mall before returning to Houston. Relax and chat with friends and plan the next trip.

Christmas Tour

Palace Theater

Gaylord Texan

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Main Street at Christmas


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Austin is the playground of Texas. Situated at the center of the Lone Star State, it stands as the gateway to the Texas Hill Country and Highland Lakes. The University of Texas as well as the state government resides here along with a large creative population of techies, musicians and artists. Tour the State Capitol building. Built in the Texas tradition of being bigger and better, it is seven feet taller than the Federal Capitol in Washington, D. C. and is the largest capitol building in the nation. Visit the Presidential Library of Lyndon B. Johnson, the country’s 36th President and the Bob Bullock Texas State Museum. Drive by the historic governor’s mansion, the University of Texas Campus, and the infamous Sixth Street. (L)

University of Texas, Austin

AUSTIN, TEXAS DAY TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: • StateCapitol

• LyndonJohnsonPresidentialLibrary

• BobBullockTexasStateMuseum

• UniversityofTexasCampus

• LunchIncluded


Texas State Capitol

Sixth Street

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Austin

Austin


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Day1:Beaumont, TXVisit the St. Anthony Catholic Church, built as the first Catholic Church of Beaumont, Texas in 1903. Its roots reach back into the nineteenth century. Explore the fascinating world of petroleum science from the formation of oil to the geology surrounding it. Talking robotic characters relate the story of early oil well drilling and discover the beginnings of the Texas oil industry as historical characters share their adventures of the great Spindletop Gusher of 1901 at the Texas Energy Museum. Entering the Chambers House is truly like stepping back in time. This home and its contents reflect the period from 1920 - 1945, with the emphasis being on the 1920’s. Next, visit the Babe Zaharias Museum to learn about this amazing athlete.

Day2:Home (B)In Orange, a modern Shangri La has been recreated with the best of both nature and gardens. Nestled within 252 acres in the heart of Orange, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is a program of the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation. Visit the Piney Woods Country Winery & Vineyards, one of the pioneers of Texas wineries. Licensed in 1985 the winery has enjoyed over 20 years of success, featuring Muscadine grape and fruit wines. The winemaker, Alfred J Flies, has been honored four times for his contributions to the Texas wine industry.

$189per person dbl occup

2 days / 1 night

Babe Zaharias Museum

GATORS & GUSHERS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: • TexasEnergyMuseum

• St.Anthony’sCathedral

• TheChambersHouse

• BabeZahariasMuseum

• ShangriLaGardens

• PineyWoodsWinery

Beaumont, Port Arthur & Orange


Winery

Gators & Gushers

Oil Rig under a Texas Sunset

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USS Lexington

Day1: Corpus Christi, Texas The tour of Corpus Christi today will include the Heritage Park and Multicultural Center, a collection of nine historical homes dating to 1851; the Selena Museum; Selena’s gravesite and her memorial; and the Asian Cultures Museum and Educational Center.

Day2: Corpus Christi, Texas (B)The Texas State Aquarium with its Dolphin Training, Diver in the Water, and Wild Flight shows is the first stop this morning. Next, enjoy the USS Lexington tour. Now it is time to relax on the beach or look for shells.

Day3: Home (B)Visit the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and history with its relics from the 1686 French LaBelle and its full-size replicas of Columbus’ ships:the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria before departing for Houston.

Corpus Christi, TX

$359per person dbl occup.

3 days / 2 nights

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: •HeritagePark&MulticulturalCenter

•SelenaMuseum

•USSLexington •TexasStateAquarium •CorpusChristiMuseumofScience&History


Selena’s Gravesite Memorial

Corpus Christi

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Day1: Dallas, TexasEnjoy such sights as John Neely Bryan’s log cabin (founder of Dallas), Old Red Courthouse, Dealy Plaza grassy knoll and the JFK assassination site, the JFK memorial, and Pioneer Plaza. This tour includes admission to the 6th Floor JFK Museum and the Aquarium. Now get ready for the experience of Southfork Ranch, the television home of the famous Ewing Family. This visit will be an unforgettable experience with its live entertainment, guided tour of the mansion and grounds and real chuck wagon dinner.

Day2: Home (B)The sights of Dallas on today’s agenda include the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, the Dallas Museum of Art and the Dallas Cowboy Stadium before returning to Houston.


2 days / 1 night

DALLAS, TEXAS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: • CowboyStadium

• 6thFloorJFKMuseum

• DallasAquarium

• DallasArboretum&BotanicalGardens

• OldRedCourthouse


New Dallas Stadium

Dallas Arboretum

6th Floor Museum

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Day1: Kilgore, TXHead to Henderson and Kilgore and stroll through the Piney Woods. Today, visit the East Texas Oil Museum. The East Texas Oil Museum is a tribute to independent oil producers and wildcatters who dared to dream of free enterprise. Next, visit the Kilgore Rangerette Museum home to Kilgore College’s world-famous precision drill and dance team. Later, tour the London Museum, a memorial to over 300 who perished in the London school explosion of 1937. Learn how this incident changed the natural gas industry. Now, step back in time and see how people lived in the 1930 oil boom while touring the Gaston Museum which presents life in the East Texas oil field from the 1930’s through 1960’s. Additionally, drive by the World’s Richest Acre, the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, and the Daisy Bradford Oil Well.

Day2: Home (B)Before heading home today, visit Monte Verdi Plantation, shop at Gourmet Gardens and Jordan’s Plant Farm, take a ride of the Texas State Railroad, and tour the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame/Tex Ritter Museum. MONTE VERDI meaning “Green Mountain” is located high on a hill in Rusk County Texas. Situated on a 10,721 acre plantation, Monte Verdi is an architectural showplace built in the Greek revival style in 1856. The historic Texas State Train travels through the scenic piney woods and hardwood creek bottoms of East Texas where rolling hills, nature and wildlife abound. The Texas State Railroad offers both steam and diesel train excursions reminiscent of days gone by.


2 days / 1 night

EAST TEXAS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: • TexasStateRailroadTrainRide

• EastTexasOilMuseum

• LondonMuseum

• KilgoreRangeretteMuseum

• MonteVerdiPlantation


Rangerette Museum

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Day1: Fort Worth, TexasThe city tour of includes such sights as the Water Gardens, Sundance Square, and Billy Bob’s of Texas, the world’s largest honky tonk. Finish in the historic Stockyards and take time to browse the shops, visit the Stockyard’s Museum and ride the Tarantula, a restored 1896 steam train, eat dinner at one of a variety of restaurants and listen to some of the finest country music Texas has to offer.

Day2: Home (B)Visit one of Fort Worth’s outstanding art museums or the beautiful Fort Worth Zoo, The Log Cabin Village, the Monnig Meteorite Gallery, Thistle Hill, one of the premier residential landmarks of Fort Worth, and Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House, the Queen Anne-style Victorian designed by Howard Messer before returning to Houston with great experiences to share.


2 days / 1 night

FORT WORTH TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: • SundanceSquare

• BillyBob’sofTexas

• HistoricStockyards

• FortWorthZooorArtMuseum

• ThistleHill


Fort Worth Skyline

Fort Worth Tarantula Train

Fort Worth Water Gardens

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Day1: Fredericksburg, Texas (L, D)Get ready for a relaxing drive to Fredericksburg with a stop in Austin to visit the LBJ Library and the Bob Bullock Museum, and the LBJ Ranch.

Day2: Home (B)Enjoy some time for shopping and lunch in downtown Fredericksburg before departing for Houston. Visit Enchanted Rock and the Admiral Nimitz Museum en route.

$399per person dbl occup.

2 days / 1 night

Enchanted Rock

FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: • LBJLibrary

• BobBullockMuseum

• LBJRanch

• EnchantedRock

• AdmiralNimitzMuseum


Main Street, Fredericksburg

Admiral Nimitz Museum

Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg


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Bishops Palace


Galveston

Travel south on Interstate 45 through League City, Dickinson, La Marque, and Texas City to historic Galveston. Cross the Causeway, a 2.5 mile bridge that connects the mainland to the island. Galveston is an island that is 32 miles long and 1 to 2 miles wide, with a popu-lation of about 65,000 people.

The first stop will be Ashton Villa. This showplace has been restored to its 1859 Italianate opulence and boasts carved moldings, elaborate mantel-work, and lavish furnishings. Built by James Moreau Brown, it has withstood major disasters such as the Civil War, when it was a hospital for the Confederate soldiers and headquarters for both the Union and Confederate Generals; the Storm of 1900; and Hurricane Ike.

Next drive by The Silk Stocking District and hear about the Moody Family, Sealy Family, and Rosenberg Family. Continue on to The Strand, considered the “Wall Street” of the south-west. The stop at The Strand will include time for lunch and shopping. Be sure to visit The Candy Factory for ice cream. The first ice cream in Texas was not Blue Bell. It was Puritan Ice Cream, and it is still served on Galveston Island!

After departing The Strand, head to the tall ship Elissa, built in 1877 in Scotland. This square-rigged, 400-ton barkentine was a visitor to Galveston during her sailing/working days and has returned as a museum of 19th–century maritime technology, but still sails from Galveston.

When the tour leaves the Elissa, it will drive past Jean Lafitte’s old camp. This pirate lived on the island form 1817 – 1821 and had over 1,000 people in his camp. Now it is time to drive through the University of Texas Medical Center, which covers 85 acres and houses 7 hospitals, including The Shriners Burn Hospital and The Texas Prison Hospital. Now it is time to drive along the Seawall, which is over 10 miles long and 17 feet high. This drive takes the tour by the site of Fort Crockett, built in 1897 and closed in 1947. The buildings left today are used by Galveston College and Texas A&M University Galveston.

GALVESTON ISLE TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: • Ashton Villa

• Elissa

• The Strand

Galveston

1877 tall ship Elissa

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Houston, the largest city in Texas and fourth largest in the nation, has experienced phenomenal growth since a small river-boat landing was established on Buffalo Bayou by two transplanted New Yorkers, John and Augustus Allen in August 1836. The city was named after Sam Houston, the general of the Texas army that won independence from Mexico and president of the Republic of Texas. Today, Space City USA is an industrial and financial hub for much of the state.

Begin your tour, with a drive through downtown to Allen’s Landing to see the sight of the riverboat landing established by the Allen brothers and visit some of the 19th-century restored buildings. Next, drive to the Chase Bank Tower for a visit to the Observation Floor. This is the tallest building in downtown Houston and from here you can see the immense size of Houston. There will also be a stop at the Old Rice Hotel where the first capitol building was located when Texas was a re-public. After lunch, tour Christ Church Cathedral, founded in 1839. This magnificent structure contains hand-carved wood-work and fine stained-glass windows, including one designed by Tiffany, and is the only church in Houston that is still on its original site. Next stop City Hall, built in 1839. Then drive through The Theater District, Sam Houston Park, and River Oaks. River Oaks is a residential area founded in 1923 and known as “The Beverly Hills of Houston.” Travel past Uptown Houston, The Galleria, and the Williams Tower. The Williams Tower is the tallest building in the nation outside of a downtown area. It stands 64 stories tall and boasts a 64 foot water wall. Finally, travel past Rice University, the Harvard of the South; the Museum District; the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world; and the Astrodome, the eighth wonder of the world.

HOUSTON CITY 4 HOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: • Allen’s Landing

• Chase Bank Tower

• Christ Church Cathedral

• City Hall

• Sam Houston Park

Houston

4 hour day tour

8 hour day tourHOUSTON CITY 5 HOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

• All the attractions above plus:

• San Jacinto Monument

• Battleship of Texas

Now drive 20 miles east of Downtown Houston to the San Jacinto Battleground Monument and the USS Texas-Battleship Texas. Walk the battlefield where General Sam Houston led the Texas army to victory when he defeated General Santa Anna. This was the shortest battle in our nation’s history; it lasted only 18 minutes. Also, visit the San Jacinto Monument which is taller than the Washington Monument, and the USS Texas, the only battleship left that served in both World War I and World War II. On the return trip to the city, view the Houston Ship Channel, a man made channel that is 50 miles long and called the “Fabulous Fifty.”

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Houston City Tour

Battleship of TexasSan Jacinto Monument


Begun in 1963, NASA, located just 25 miles south of Downtown Houston, was originally named Johnson Space Center after President Lyndon B. Johnson. It became Space Center Houston in 1992. It covers 1600 acres and employs about 14,000 people. At Space Center Houston, visitors see actual spacecraft like Mer-cury, Gemini, and Apollo capsules, and watch astronauts train for upcoming space shuttle missions. They can also try on space helmets, touch a moon rock, or land the shuttle and try a space walk on state-of-the-art simulators. Live satellite links to NASA facilities provide up-to-date information about current space flights and astronaut training activities. Kids of all ages can jump on the moon, man the space station, command the space shuttle, or build and launch a rocket.

On the way to NASA travel past Ellington Field, known as Ellington Air Force Base during World War II. Then pass through the Friendswood Oil Field, one of the old-est oil fields in the area and the only one in the world with a major freeway run-ning through the middle. Next travel through Webster, where the first rice crop was grown in the 1920’s. Today one-fourth of the nation’s rice crop is grown in or around Houston.

Upon arrival at Space Center Houston, visitors will be able to take two tram rides: one to Mission Control and the other to the training facilities. Afterwards, tour the main building, Space Center Theater, Starship Gallery, Space Center Plaza, The Feel of Space, two gift shops and the Zero Ground Diner for lunch.

NASA TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: • Space Center Houston

Houston


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Starship Gallery at Space Center Houston

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Space Tram Tour

NASA Tour

Space Plaza

Historic Mission Control

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“Texas is the crossroads of the world. Everything here is big” - Bobby Lee


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Day1: New BraunfelsNew Braunfels has earned the title of “The German Heritage Center of Texas.” One reason for this is Wurstfest celebrated here every October since 1961. Experience this unique Hill Country town where a variety of German-themed entertainment, food, dancing, and special events abound. The main attraction is the Wursthalle, an enormous old cottonseed warehouse lined with tables where people can sample all types of wurst, including bratwurst and Texas favorites of jalapeno and barbecue.

Day2: New Braunfels (B)Visit the turn-of-the-century community of Gruene. Once almost a ghost town, it is now a part of New Braunfels, but it still retains its charm and popularity with shoppers.

Day3: Home (B)Return to Houston after visiting the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch and the Natural Bridge Caverns.


3 days / 2 nights

NEW BRAUNFELS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: • ExcellentFood

• GreatMusic

• FantasticFun

Gruene Hall

Natural Bridge Caverns

Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch


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Start with a relaxing on the ride to the Bryan/College Station area. The first stop will be at the Messina Hof Winery where the wine making heritage dates back seven generations to Messina, Italy. The Bonarrigo family has handed down the art of wine making for over two-hundred years, and the result is seen in everything they do. The included lunch will be in their Vintage Restaurant. (L)

Next, journey to the George Bush Library and Museum to see the exhibits that reveal the unique influences and challenges that shaped George Bush’s life and presidency. These exhibits lead the visitor in an interactive walk through history with displays that explore the most important events of the 20th Century. Notable artifacts include a fully-restored World War II Avenger Torpedo Bomber, a sleek 1947 Studebaker, and a massive section of the Berlin Wall. Have a picture made while sitting in the seat of power in a replica of President Bush’s Oval Office.

Messina Hof Grapes

George Bush Library Horses

$89per person

Messina HofMESSINA HOF WINERY AND

GEORGE BUSH LIBRARY HIGHLIGHTS: • WineTasting&LunchatMessinaHof

• GeorgeBushLibrary&Museum

• Lunchincluded


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Day1: San Antonio, TexasToday, visit the Rivercenter Mall to do some souvenir shopping and walk across to the Alamo for a tour of this historic mission. Construction of the Alamo began on the present site in 1724. Step inside Texas history and see where the major battle of the Alamo was fought on March 6, 1836 against Santa Anna and his army. Later, return to the Rivercenter and take the riverbarge ride on the San Antonio River. Then enjoy a stroll along the River Walk (Paseo del Rio) and sightsee at La Villita, San Antonio’s earliest residential settlement that dates back to the 1700s before returning to the Rivercenter Mall for a viewing of the IMAX movie “Alamo … The Price of Freedom.”

Day2: San Antonio, Texas (B) Visit two historic missions: the 1731 Mission Nuestra Senorada de la Conception de Acuna and the 120 Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo. Next, see the Farmers Market and Market Square to shop before a walking tour of Downtown San Antonio. This tour includes the O. Henry House, Casa Navarro State Historical, the 1731 San Fernando Cathedral where remains of the defenders of the Alamo are said to be contained in a marble coffin; and the early 1700’s Spanish Governor’s Palace.

Day3: Home (B)Drive to the King William Historic District for a tour the Steves Homestead and see the 1923 Guenther House with its castle-like towers. Tour the University of Texas at San Antonio Institute of Texan Cultures and the SAS Shoe Factory before returning to Houston.

San Antonio River Cruiser

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San AntonioSAN ANTONIO, TEXAS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

• Alamo • LaVillita

• SanAntonioRiverbargeride • StevesHomestead

• SpanishGovernor’sPalace

$319


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The Alamo at Dusk

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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: • Alamo • LaVillita

• MarketSquare • SASShoeFactory

• RivercenterMall

$199

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Schulenburg Church

Schulenburg

$89

SCHULENBURG DAY TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: • KountryBakery

• HighHill

• Ammansville

• Praha

• Dubina

• Frank’sRestaurant

Texas & The Painted Churches

Bakery Delights

BBQ

Relax on the ride to Schulenburg where the first stop is the Kountry Bakery to buy authentic kolaches. A guide will meet the group and head into the rolling hills of southeast Fayette County to view the beautifully painted historic churches of Ammansville, Dubina, High Hill and Praha. These churches have some of the most beautiful painted art work and stained glass in the country. You will enjoy lunch at Frank’s, a local favorite, included with your tour!

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Southern Empress

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Ride to Conroe, TX, and travel back in time to a grand era of sumptuous hospitality and splendor as a guest aboard the Southern Empress Cruise. As you cruise scenic Lake Conroe, enjoy the romance of dining and dancing on this authentic riverboat. The opulence of the 1800’s is evident throughout this paddleboat with features such as antique-style bar, custom-cut leaded crystal doors and windows, chandeliers, polished brass, solid oak carved moldings, and raised paneling.

$79per person

SOUTHERN EMPRESS HIGHLIGHTS: • RiverboatCruiseonLakeConroe

• Dinner&Dancing

Relax on a ride through beautiful East Texas to Palestine. The historic train ride begins through the scenic piney woods and hardwood creek bottoms of East Texas where rolling hills, nature and wildlife abound. The Texas State Railroad offers both steam and diesel train excursions reminiscent of days gone by. After lunch at the Rusk Depot, continue on to Nacogdoches to visit the Old Stone Fort and the Ruby Mize Azalea Gardens.

TEXAS STATE RAILROAD DAY TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: •Historictrainride • OldStoneFort • RubyMizeAzaleaGarden

Starting from:$99

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Conroe, Texas

Texas State Railroad

Southern Empress

Texas State Railroad


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Day1: Corpus Christi, TXEnjoy the ride to Corpus Christi, TX, for a visit the Texas State Aquarium and the Science and History Museum.

Day2: South Padre Island, TX (B)Drive to South Padre with a stop in Kingsville for a tour of the King Ranch. King Ranch, located in south Texas between Corpus Christi and Brownsville, is one of the world’s largest ranches with 825,000 acres. The ranch, founded in 1853 by Captain Richard King and Gideon K. Lewis, includes portions of six Texas counties.

Day3: South Padre Island, TX (B)Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the beach after breakfast. Today is a free day for relaxing and soaking up the sun.

Day4:South Padre Island, TX (B)Visit Port Isabel for some history and adventure while touring the museums. Port Isabel is one of the oldest continually inhabited areas founded by Europeans in North America as it was settled in 1554. The Port Isabel Lighthouse and the Museums of Port Isabel offer plenty of chances to get to know the local history.

Day5: Home (B)Bid farewell to beautiful South Padre Island and depart for Houston. Relax and chat with friends and plan the next trip.


5 days / 4 nights

South Padre IslandSOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

• CorpusChristiMuseumofScienceandHistory

• TexasStateAquarium

• TouroftheKingRanch

• PortIsabelMuseums

South Padre Island

Corpus Christi

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Fair Park, a 277-acre entertainment and recreation complex owned by the City of Dallas, is located two miles east of downtown. The park is the year-round home of the Music Hall, Cotton Bowl and eight museums. Fair Park is a National Historic Landmark and boasts the largest collection of art deco exposition buildings in the United States.

$49

STATE FAIR OF TEXAS HIGHLIGHTS: • SeeWorldFamousBigTex

• EataFletcher’sCornDog

• ExperiencetheMidway

• RidetheWorld’sTallestFerrisWheel

• SeetheExhibitsfromCreativeArtstoNewCars

Ferris Wheel

Midway

FAIR TICKET PRICES• GeneralAdmission:$15

• Kidsunder48”tall:$11

• Children2andunder:Free

• Seniors60andover:$11

• Seniors60andover:FREE ADMISSION

ON THURSDAYS ONLY

Depart9:30AM–Return11:30PM-6 Hour State Fair Stay!

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HomeofDr.PepperWaco,TX

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WacoWACO & DR. PEPPER DAY TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: • TexasRangersHallofFame&Museum

• TexasSportsHallofFame

• ArmstrongBrowningLibrary

• SuspensionBridge

Starting from:$89

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Begin the visit to Waco with a tour of the Dr. Pepper Museum, a place that serves up history, nostalgia, and Waco’s favorite authentic soda fountain drinks. Most people agree that there is nothing like a cold Dr. Pepper float on a hot summer day, especially in the ambiance of a restored turn-of-the-century soda fountain. Later, tour the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum, the official Hall of Fame for the Texas Rangers Law Enforcement Agency. The Texas Rangers, the oldest state law enforcement agency, play an important role in solving crimes and apprehending fugitives. It took Texas Rangers law enforcement to bring down Bonnie and Clyde. The museum focuses on the equipment of the Rangers and houses case studies of important investigations. Visitors can find such infamous collections as Bonnie and Clyde’s shotguns and the firearms used by the Rangers at the ambush. Next, visit the Texas Sports Hall of Fame that pays tribute to some of Texas sports greats. One step inside will engage visitors in an interactive tour of the history of Texas athletics. Then discover the love poetry of Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning at the breathtaking Armstrong Browning Library on the Baylor University campus. Respected worldwide by scholars as the largest collection of the Browning’s works, the library allows visitors to take a glimpse into the lives of these great British Victorian poets. Finally, drive past the Historic Suspension Bridge, which was the longest suspension bridge west of the Mississippi when it was completed in 1870.

Waco

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Religious Travel

ChurchesinTexaswithDecorativeInteriorPaintingFifteen churches in the Lone Star State are entitled “Churches in Texas with DecorativeInterior Painting.” by the National Register. This group represents a variety ofreligious buildings throughout the state, related by their painted interior ornamentation.Their significance is architectural, historic, and artistic. Most of these churches arefrom German and Czech towns in central Texas, and reflect their CentralEuropean background.

The churches with decorative painting in their interiors are examples of a rareart form in Texas. Their use of freehand work, stenciling, infill, graining, and marblingare historically and artistically important. Many of these churches are located insouth central Texas in small agricultural communities, where evidence of local Czechand German heritage is reflected in town names such as St. Mary’s, Moravia, Wesley, andPraha. The North Texas town of Lindsay and the Panhandle town of Umbarger, which bothcontain decorated churches, share a German heritage with the south central part of thestate. A few churches of the more dominant Protestant denominations are also includedin the nomination, and their use of painted decoration is rare.

SanAntonioMissionsWhen you plan your visit to San Antonio, don’t miss a tour of the historic Missions. These TexasChurches are examples of great historic and artistic significance. Youth, Seniors, Mission trips, you name it, First Class Tours has the experience to handleyour religious or church group travel needs. In addition to chartering motorcoaches forchurch groups and events, First Class Tours customizes itineraries for religious tours andtravel groups.

RELIGIOUS TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS: • ChurchesinTexaswithDecorativeInteriorPainting.

• SanAntonioMissions

• SchulenburgPaintedChurches

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Schulenburg Painted Church

Mission San Jose inside Church

Mission Espada Church doorway

Panoramic view of Concepcion Church

San Jose Convento, San Antonio


STARS OVER TEXAS HIGHLIGHTS: • Alamo Village, first movie location in Texas

• Paisano Hotel, where James Dean stayed while filming Giant

• Homes of the Stars in Austin

Day1: Del Rio, TXDepart the Eastex Terminal this morning with Del Rio, TX, as the destination for tonight. There will be a lunch stop in San Antonio, but the “reel” attraction today is the Alamo Village, the first movie location built in Texas. It is an active movie set and tourist attraction north of Brackettville, constructed in 1960 as the setting for The Alamo, directed by and starring John Wayne.

Day2: Marfa, TX (B) On the way to Marfa today, stop first in Langtry, TX, to tour the Judge Roy Bean Saloon & Museum. After lunch, continue to Marathon and Alpine. Although, neither has a history connected directly to the movie business, both are interesting. Marathon has been known as “The Gateway to the Big Bend” since the park opened in 1947, and Alpine is home to The Museum of the Big Bend on the campus of Sul Ross University. The historic 1930 Paisano Hotel in Marfa, where James Dean stayed during the filming of the Texas epic Giant, will be the choice for the overnight.

Day3: Austin, TX (B,L) Today, head to Austin to see the homes of some of today’s rich and famous like movie stars Dennis Quaid, Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock and Renee Zellweger. There will be a stop at the Caverns of Sonora for a picnic lunch and tour.

Day4: Home (B) This morning tour some of the movie locations in the city of Austin before taking a driving tour of the homes of some of Austin’s famous residents. After lunch at Sandra Bullock’s Bess Bistro, head back to Houston.

Stars Over Texas

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Austin

Paisano Hotel Marfa, TX

James Dean in the movie GIANT

Bess Bistro, Austin TX

Sandra Bullock

Matthew McConaughey

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