Texas Holidays | Texas Tours

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Texas remains today a symbol of strength and the western way of life, and you're guaranteed a big-hearted welcome in the largest of the lower 48 states. Our Texas tour takes in the best that "The Lone Star State" has to offer, from live music and barbeques, to western horseback riding at an authentic Texan Ranch (included). You'll learn about life on the range at the Dallas Heritage Center, see where Davey Crockett made his last stand at the Alamo, and even sunbathe at South Padre Island in the Gulf of Mexico! Enjoy the wide-open spaces and colourful characters that make Texas a one of a kind holiday destination.

You can now check your email and keep in touch with family and friends while on the road with our wi-fi enabled vehicles. (Maximum 5 users at a time. Fair usage restrictions may apply. Only available in USA & Alaska).

• Watersports US$20-$80
• Fishing Trip US$125-$400
• Scenic walks and hikes US$FREE
• Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas US$13
• Log Cabin Village US$4.50
• Texas "tax free" shopping US$your credit limit!
• Dallas Heritage Center US$9
• Southfork Ranch tour US$11
• The Alamo IMAX Theater US$14

If you want to make sure you're right in the heart of the action at the absolute best time to be there, then why not book one of our Special Departures.

Be in Dallas for the State Fair of Texas

Experience the largest State Fair in the States, with everything from live music to truck test drives and livestock shows. Ride the 212ft Texas Star ferris wheel, or try some unique deep fried foods (deep fried Oreos anyone?).

> Book tour departing 28 September 2013 or 10 October 2013

Why not arrange your own Grand American Adventures departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.

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Trip Itinerary

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local and operational conditions may vary and unforeseen circumstances can arise, the following itinerary should be used as a guideline.

As this tour departs at 0730 we recommend that you book pre-tour accommodation. Please request hotel details at the time of booking.

Day 1: Houston to Dallas

We travel from oil rich Houston to the twin cities of Dallas-Fort Worth. With 1.2 million people, Dallas is the third largest city in Texas. However the metropolitan area which includes Fort Worth has nearly 6.5 million, making it the largest metropolitan area in southern USA. Founded in 1841, it is a city that has thrived on the base for the surrounding oil and cotton industries. After arriving we check into our comfortable hotel and have the evening free to check out the city's nightlife or perhaps dine out on some Tex-Mex cuisine.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals paid locally

Day 2: Dallas

We have a full day free to explore Dallas at leisure. You can chose from many fascinating sightseeing options. The events of 22nd November 1963 still resonate as one of the most harrowing in history and we relive President John F Kennedy's assassination on a visit to the infamous 'grassy knoll'. Highly recommended is a visit to the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (optional) - the site of the former Texas School Box Depository where Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly fired the fatal shots.

The Log Cabin Village in Fort Worth is also well worth a visit as it is a living history museum that depicts what life was like during the pioneering days with a series of restored log houses dating back to the mid-1800s that are fitted out with authentic period pieces. Certainly a journey back to a bygone era! For something a little less cultural, why not visit the Southfork Ranch & Museum in honour of the famous 80s TV phenomena that was Dallas.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals paid locally

Day 3-4: Austin

We hit the road again today and travel for over three-and-a-half hours to Austin. Named after Stephen F. Austin, the 'Father of Texas', Austin was once the capital of an independent republic and remains the seat of today's state government.

During our stay here we can go out and explore the expansive University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883 and home to seven museums including the Blanton Museum of Art and the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum. With its liberal lifestyle and vibrant music scene, Austin is the self-proclaimed 'Live Music Capital of the World'. Names like Janis Joplin, B. B. King, Tina Turner, Willie Nelson and Stevie Ray Vaughan are all part of the Austin musical kaleidoscope. Our evenings are free to check out a gig somewhere in the vicinity of 6th Street, formerly known as Pecan Street, or one of the many other areas around town.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals paid locally

Day 5-6: Texas Ranch

Perhaps you'd like to enjoy a breakfast at El Gallo, an Austin institution for over 50 years, before we spend a couple of days checking out life on an authentic Texan ranch. Trade in the walking shoes for a set of boots with spurs with a two-night stay ranch house-style accommodation, set amidst the stunning wide expanses of the plains. Whether you're an experienced horse-rider or a novice, this is certainly the place to get on a horse on an included western-style horse ride and absorb the beauty of the great outdoors. As the sun go down, we get the chance to huddle around a camp fire and exchange stories like the cowboys have done all those years. We enjoy the culinary delights of classic Tex-Mex cowboy cuisine with hearty home-cooked meals and gracious southern hospitality. Accommodation: Ranch included | Meals included

Day 7: San Antonio

Home to the famous Alamo Mission and Riverwalk, San Antonio has a rich and colourful past with strong cultural links to its neighbours to the south with 63% of its population having Hispanic or Latino origins. We include a visit to the Alamo Mission which is where the Battle of the Alamo was fought in 1836. This resulted in the devastation of the Texan forces by the Mexicans, but also led to reprisals which resulted in the ultimate victory for the Texans. The Riverwalk is a subterranean complex of boutique shops, bars and restaurants that meanders for 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) through the wooded downtown area.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals paid locally

Day 8-9: Corpus Christi & Padre Island National Seashore

It's time to relax and unwind as we drive down to the southern coastal city of Corpus Christi for two days in the 'Texas Riviera' on the Gulf of Mexico. Time permitting there are some interesting attractions here such as the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington - an aircraft carrier that served in the Pacific during the Second World War. We make a full day trip out to Padre Island National Seashore, home to the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world, popular for sport fishing, water sports and beach combing. Enjoy the wide expanses of pristine beaches and also enjoy some bird watching; what a perfect place to finish an amazing tour of Texas.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals paid locally

Day 10: Corpus Christi to Houston

Rise and shine for one last stroll among the attractions of North Beach and a bit of shopping before a late departure and return along the coastal lowlands to Houston, for the end of the tour.

This tour ends at our gateway hotel at approximately 17:00 hrs. We can book you post-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel if required. If you are planning to fly tonight, please do not book a flight that departs before 21:00 hrs.

You can easily book your trip online using our secure booking engine. You only need to pay a 10% deposit or (whichever is greatest) with full payment due 8 weeks before departure. We are members of ABTA (Association of Britsh Travel Agents) and are fully financially bonded so your money is 100% safe & protected at all times whether you pay by debit, bank or credit card. If you prefer to book by telephone, please contact our sales office and speak to one our friendly travel consultants.

Prices below are land only . For customers departing from the United Kingdom please call us on 0844 576 1370 for a flight inclusive quote.

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