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Branson Christmas Tour – November 11-16, 2024 (SOLD OUT)

 

  Plan to join Barry & Wende Knight for an unforgettable Christmas in Branson!

 

Your Tour Includes:

  • Roundtrip airfare from Salt Lake City (airfare from other cities can be arranged)
  • 5 nights deluxe hotel accommodations
  • 5 breakfasts and 4 dinners 
  •  7 of Branson’s top Christmas shows and attractions to include: 
  • The Gatlin Brothers Christmas 
  • Hughes Brothers Christmas Spectacular
  • Miracle of Christmas at the Sight and Sound Theater
  • Christmas Harmonies with The Haygoods
  • Happy Holidays with the talented Clay Cooper
  • Dinner show and entertainment on the Showboat Branson Belle
  • Presley’s Country Jubilee Christmas Show
  • Ozark Hills and scenic Branson narrated sightseeing tour
  • Federal Reserve Bank Museum of Money in Kansas City – a billion dollar experience.
  • Dinner at the Chateau on the Lake
  • Ralph Foster Museum
  • Deluxe Motorcoach transportation
  • Tour Manager to accompany with you from Salt Lake City  
  • and we even have more planned for your enjoyment!

TOUR PRICES 

$2018.00  double occupancy

$1925.00 triple occupancy

$1873.00 quad occupancy

$2294.00 single rate

All prices are per person based on the number of guests sharing a hotel room.

 
 

Call Knight Tours and Cruises         (435) 563-5874

Be sure to enroll early as this Christmas tour fills up fast.

Monday, November 11th  –  

The excitement begins this morning as we meet at the Salt Lake City airport for our nonstop flight to Kansas City, Missouri.  (Please note that flight arrangements can be made for travelers departing from other cities besides Salt Lake City).  Our comfortable hotel accommodations for the night will be at the Drury Inn.

Tuesday, November 12th  –  

After breakfast this morning we will pay a visit to the Federal Reserve Bank Money Museum in Kanas City.  Here you’ll have the opportunity to watch millions of dollars in currency being processed, you can lift a gold bar worth nearly $400,000 and enjoy fun, interactive exhibits while learning about the economy.

Afterwards, we will enjoy our scenic drive to Branson.  Along the way we will delight in the changing scenery and enjoy interesting stories and legends about Branson and the Ozarks.  After settling into our hotel, The Holiday Inn Express, we will enjoy a group dinner at Landry’s Seafood and Steakhouse.  After dinner we are honored to spend a holiday evening at the Presley’s Country Jubilee.  In 1967 the Presley’s built the first music theater in Branson.  Today, that theater is a Branson landmark and the Presley family is still entertaining audiences with a one of-a kind mix of country, gospel, bluegrass, hilarious comedy and, at this time of the year, Christmas!  (breakfast and dinner included)

Wednesday, November 13th   

Today we start with a morning by showing you around town on our Ozark Hills and Branson Sightseeing Tour.  Branson has more than just great entertainment.  It is nestled in the scenic Ozark Mountains near lovely lakes and streams.  It also has a history that is fun to learn about.  No other city puts on a Christmas party like Branson, Missouri, and you will notice the festive atmosphere in the city where holiday cheer and world class entertainment come together for a Christmas to remember.

We have your afternoon planned with the sensational holiday entertainment of The Haygoods.  These five brothers, along with their sister, will blend their voices for an incredible Christmas performance.  The Haygoods have been performing in Branson for over 20 years and their success has earned them ‘Branson’s Most Popular Show’ several years in a row.

We will be treated to a private dinner at Chateau on the Lake.  This huge hotel fortress sits above Table Rock Lake and provides remarkable views and sunsets.  Be sure to check out the gingerbread village on display at the Chateau.

After dinner we will wind down our day at the Clay Cooper’s Country Express – this show has something for everyone!  Enjoy live music, singing, dancing, hysterical comedy and more!  From George Jones to Hunter Hayes, from the Doobie Brothers to Bruno Mars, Clay and his cast of 24 veteran entertainers will bring you a high energy performance filled with a variety of music – country, gospel, patriotic, Christmas and more!  (breakfast and dinner included)

Thursday, November 14th 

After breakfast at the hotel we are headed to see more sights of the Branson area including the fascinating College of the Ozarks.  Here we will have a student share the campus tour with us as we learn what makes this small College so famous and nicknamed “Hard Work U”.   On campus we will visit the gristmill, greenhouses, the Keeter Center and pay a visit to the Ralph Foster Museum which is known as the “Smithsonian of the Ozarks”. 

This afternoon we’ll board the authentic Showboat Branson Belle, and cruise the beautiful Table Rock Lake.  While onboard, we’ll enjoy an elegant meal and world-class entertainment featuring singing, dancing and good old-fashioned fun and entertainment.  Showboat Branson Belle is considered by many to be one of the highlights of their tour to Branson. 

Our evening will be spent with the very successful Hughes Brothers.  Not only do the brothers have the reputation of astounding all ages with their rich harmonies, but their performance is brilliantly choreographed, showcasing the foot-steppin’ moves of the brothers.  When the Hughes Brothers arrived in Branson in 2000, they rented the Roy Clark Celebrity Theatre.  The show has been a huge success and now the brothers own the theatre and have renamed it the Hughes Brothers Theatre.  This Christmas production will make you feel right

feel right at home in the Ozarks.   The five brothers, along with their talented family members, always deliver a touching and memorable Christmas show.  (breakfast & dinner included

Friday, November 15th  

Today we will head to Dewey Short Visitor Center to learn the story of Table Rock Lake.  After that experience we we’ll visit Branson Landing – Branson’s unique waterfront entertainment, dining and shopping complex located on the shores of Lake Taneycomo.  Don’t miss the multi-million-dollar fountain show choreographed with water, light, music and fire.  The same company that designed the fountains at Bellagio in Las Vegas, and Downtown Disney Marketplace in Orlando developed this water attraction.  Have your cameras ready!

This afternoon we will delight at the magnificent Sights and Sounds Theater.  Everyone talks about this great pageant, “Miracle of Christmas” and this afternoon you get to experience it!   With live animals, a massive stage, and a large and talented cast, you’ll now know why this show should be on everyone itinerary when coming to Branson.   

We will be treated to a special dinner tonight at Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen.  As a chef, author, televisions personality, Paula is known for her great southern cooking and butter, butter, butter.

We have saved the Gatlin Brothers Christmas Show for your grand finale on your Branson Christmas tour.  As the house lights go down, the stage lights come up, and the music of Larry Gatlin and The Gatlin Brothers will begin and you’ll be tempted to get up and dance in the aisles.  They will present some of their famous songs such as “All the Gold in California” along with Christmas Classics at the classic Mansion Theatre.  (breakfast and dinner included)

November 16th  

We’ll say a fond farewell to Branson filled with wonderful Christmas memories from the Ozarks and travel to the Kansas City airport for our flight home.  (breakfast included) 

Be sure to enroll early as this tour is limited in size.

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    The Fjords of Norway Cruise May 22 – June 7, 2025

    People ask us all the time, “What is your favorite destination,” and we always have Norway at the top of the list.  We hope you can join us as we cruise beautiful Norway.

    Your Cruise Vacation Includes:

    • 14-night cruise onboard the deluxe Holland America ROTTERDAM
    • ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE from Salt Lake City to  Amsterdam (airfare from other cities can be arranged)
    • 1 night hotel accommodations in Amsterdam before the cruise
    • Transportation to and from the ship
    • Fabulous dining onboard the ship
    • World class entertainment onboard the ship
    • Escorted by Barry & Wende Knight

    Inside Cabin    $5339.00

    Ocean View Cabin   $6018.00

    Verandah Stateroom   $6339.00

           

    All rates are per person based upon double occupancy.

    Please inquire for trip or quad rates.  This ship also has solo (single) cabins on a very limited basis.
    Government fees and taxes are an additional $tba per person.
     
    Airfare from Salt Lake City is included in the above mentioned rates along with 1 pre-cruise night hotel accommodations.    Transfers to and from the ship are also included in your cruise package price.

    Call Knight Tours and Cruises   

    1-435-563-5874

    A valid passport is required for this cruise.

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    Cruise Vacation Itinerary

    May 22nd – Today we board our nonstop flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam in preparation of an amazing two weeks of spectacular scenery cruising the Fjords of Norway.

    May 23rd – Amsterdam with its iconic canals lined by slender gabled buildings and spanned by arched bridges is considered to be one of the most beautiful and charming cities in the world. Amsterdam’s  condensed layout means you can fit a lot in even on a short trip, as you hit the city’s most famous attractions and discover under-the-radar surprises.

    May 24th – We will board our ship the Rotterdam, in the city of Rotterdam which the ship is named after.   Rotterdam is Netherlands’ second-largest city and Europe’s busiest port.    Sometimes referred to as “Manhattan-on-the-Maas,” the city lives up to its reputation as a forward-looking metropolis with fascinating design and some of the Netherlands’ finest museums and most trendy shops.

    May 25th – A relaxing day at sea to enjoy the many amenities the ship has to offer.

    May 26th – In the shadow of snowy peaks and stunning blue-green fjords, Eidfjord is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful villages in Norway.  

    Hardangervidda, near Eidfjord, is Europe’s largest mountain plateau as well as Norway’s largest national park.  

    Numerous canyons, including the famous Måbødalen Valley, lead south from the Hardangervidda plateau to the fjords along the coast, and about 10 miles south of Eidfjord, visitors can see the dramatic 597-foot-tall Vøringfossen waterfall.

    Later today we will cruise, Norway’s Hardangerfjord region.  At  100 miles long, the fjord is the fourth-longest in the world and plunges down almost a half mile at its deepest point. Take in the best of the landscape from the unique vantage point provided by the fjord as you sail inland from the island of Stord toward the ever-more-imposing mountains of the Hardangervidda National Park. Waterfalls, islands and shoreline villages dot the journey. 

    May 27th – The ship will visit the port of Ålesund  from 10 am until 10 pm today.   Ålesund, a quaint fishing town in western Norway, has been called Norway’s most beautiful city.  

    Bordering the Norwegian Sea, this area is also famous for its mountain ranges and fjords. For those looking for a more active visit, Ålesund offers great hiking, mountain biking and kayaking. One of the highlights is climbing the 418 steps that lead up Mount Aksla for a spectacular view of the city and the Sunnmøre Alps. 

    May 28th – Nestled between Europe’s largest mainland glacier and Norway’s wildest coast at the western cape, Nordfjord offers breathtaking scenery, with mountain peaks, rolling farmland and a rugged coast line.

    Today we visit Nordfjordeid, Norway where you will have many optional shore excursions  to choose from to experience the features of the area and to deepen your understanding of the people who live in this beautiful part of Norway.    

    May 29th – Bergen, Norway is a top port of call for cruises up the fjords. Known for its historic wooden buildings and bustling waterfront, Bergen offers a charming mix of cobblestone streets, medieval architecture, and vibrant markets. Treat yourself today by purchasing an optional tour and discover the highlands, a waterfall or perhaps a taking funicular ride up Mount Floien to 1,200 feet above sea level for magnificent views of Bergan and the surroundings.

    May 30th – A relaxing day at sea onboard your floating resort.  Perhaps you’ll want to visit the spa and be pampered while at sea.

    May 31st – We return for the day to visit the city of Rotterdam.  Optional shore excursions abound for the area.  You can even visit nearby Amsterdam which is bursting in color during the spring.

    June 1st – You can sleep in today and even take a nap by the pool as the ship will be at sea today.

    June 2nd – Norway’s Sognefjord is the longest and deepest fjord in the world. Imagine 127 majestic winding miles of beautiful villages, centuries-old architecture including wooden stave churches, towering mountains with snow-covered peaks, cascading waterfalls and panoramic views.

    June 3rd – With Norway possessing countless famous natural landmarks—its glorious fjords practically enjoy celebrity status.  Today, Norwegians know the town of Haugesund as a cultural center with popular music and film festivals. As in many Scandinavian port towns, a long row of handsome old commercial buildings line the Smedasundet waterfront; today, they house busy restaurants. A block inland, the Haraldsgata pedestrian street has a folk museum, the brick Our Savior’s Church and plenty of shopping. It is also easy to get from Haugesund to the massive glacier fields of Folgefonna National Park and to the 2,008-foot high  Langfoss waterfall.

    June 4th – Discover the coastal elegance of Mandal and Kristiansand where you’re invited to experience the beauty of Norway’s southern shores. From pristine beaches to cultural attractions, these ports offer a unique Norwegian experience. 

    June 5th – Oslo, Norway’s capital, blends history with modernity. This vibrant city features top museums, modern architecture, and Viking heritage. Highlights include the Oslo Opera House, Nobel Peace Prize sites, and Vigeland Sculpture Park. Explore via hop-on-hop-off buses or fjord tours for a diverse array of experiences. Surrounded by the Oslo fjord, hills, and parks, Oslo is a must-see destination.

    Later today we cruise the Oslo Fjord.  Not a fjord in the geological sense, the Oslo Fjord is actually a vast expanse of water stretching south from the Norwegian capital for nearly 62 miles. Almost half of Norway’s population lives within an hour’s drive of the fjord, so there’s plenty to see along the shoreline, from islands and skerries to major towns and cities.  The picturesque coastal town Drøbak marks the entrance to the inner Oslo Fjord, where the waterway narrows and the islands are increasingly inhabited. 

    June 6th – A sea today today to enjoy the unparalleled service and luxurious amenities onboard your ship the Rotterdam.

    June 7th – All good things eventually need to come to an end and today we disembark the ship and fly home with magical memories and spectacular photos of our time in beautiful Norway.

     
     

    Be sure to enroll early as this cruise group is limited in size.

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      Watch for our future group cruises to be announced.

       

       

       

      Prices

      Tour details and prices will be announced in late January. 

       

      Check back or call and on get on the waiting list.

       

      Your tour will  include:

      • Airfare from Salt Lake City on Delta Airlines
      •  1 night hotel in Barcelona before the cruise and 1 night hotel accommodations in Barcelona after the cruise
      • 7 night cruise on-oboard the elegant Brilliance of the Seas
      • Transportation to and from the ship and airport.
      • Barcelona City sightseeing tour
      • Barry & Wende Knight will be the Tour Leaders         

      For these special group rates you must make your reservation with Knight Tours & Cruises. Space is on a first come – first served basis.  

      Call Knight Tours and Cruises 1-877-811-3244

      A valid passport is required for this cruise.

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      Come join us in October 2019.  Details of the itinerary will be updated in late January.

      Trip Itinerary:

      October 25 – Depart Salt Lake City (or the city of your choice) and fly to Barcelona, Spain.   
      October 26 – Arrive in Barcelona and check into your comfortable hotel.       
      October 27 – Board the Brilliance of the Sea and begin your exciting Mediterranean Cruise. 
      October 28 – Your port of call is Nice (Villefranche), France.                
      October 29 – Portofina, Italy is yours to enjoy today from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm.     
      October 30 – Have your camera\’s ready for a day of spectacular sites in Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy.
      October 31 – Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy.   This is your day to explore the Eternal City.
      November 1 – Join Barry Knight in his favorite Italian region – the Amalfi Coast (Salerno), Italy.
      November 2 – This is your day to relax at sea and bask in the sunshine!   
      November 3 – Disembark in Barcelona, Spain and enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring the highlights of Barcelona.  Overnight in this historic and exciting city.   
      November 4 –  Fly home to the United State with wonderful memories of your time spent in the Mediterranean.    
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      All rates are per person and based upon double occupancy. 
       
      Please contact Knight Tours & Cruises for assistance if you need assistance with airfare from other cities besides Salt Lake City.

      Reservations are now being accepted.  Call today for best cabin availability and stateroom locations.

      Call Knight Tours and Cruises 1-877-811-3244

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      Biltmore Christmas 2

      Nashville & the Smoky Mountain Christmas Tour featuring Dollywood, the Biltmore Estate, Gatlinburg & more! Coming November 2025

       

      Chase away the winter blues and join us in Texas for a relaxing Southern Getaway

      Tour Highlights:

      • Roundtrip non-stop airfare from Salt Lake City (flights can be arranged from other cities)
      • Deluxe private motorcoach transportation
      • Deluxe hotel  accommodations
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      • Tour Manager to accompany the group
      • Plus much more!
       
      $tba per person/double occupancy
      $tba per person/triple occupancy
      $tba per person/quad occupancy
      $tba single occupancy
       

      Call Knight Tours and Cruises         (435) 563-5874

       

       

      April 9-17, 2024

       

       

      Day 1 – April 10th –   Check back in late May and we will have all the details about this great tour loaded onto our website.  Better yet, give us a call and get on the tour list and be first to get a copy of the tour brochure.

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      Cherry blossoms in Washington D.C. generally begin in late March and run to mid-April.  Blossoms or not, springtime is the best time to visit Washington D.C.

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        Calgary Stampede, Glacier National Park, and the Canadian Rockies Tour 2025 (SOLD OUT) call to join the waiting list

         

             July 7 – 14, 2025

            

        Your Tour Includes:

        •  7 nights hotel accommodations 
        • Transportation via deluxe motorcoach departing from Salt Lake City with pick-up locations along I-15 going North into Idaho. (for those south of Salt Lake City ask about our transportation options to join the tour)
        • Park admissions to:   Glacier National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park & Banff National Park
        • Reserved stadium seating at the Calgary Stampede Rodeo
        • Stampede Chuckwagon Races & Grandstand Spectacular Show with fantastic reserved seats
        • Going-To-The-Sun Highway excursion in Glacier National Park onboard the beautifully restored convertible Red Touring Coaches
        • Boat excursion on beautiful Waterton Lake
        • 12 meals included as indicated in the itinerary
        • Visits also include:  Prince of Wales Hotel in Waterton, the mountain town of Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bigfork, Flathead Lake and more!
        • Fully escorted by Barry & Wende Knight
        Rates will be uploaded in late September.  
        Double Occupancy – $2999
        Triple Occupancy  –  $2833
        Quad Occupancy $2798
        Single Occupancy  – $3982

        All rates listed are per person based upon occupancy.

         

                           $450 deposit is required to hold your space.

           Call Knight Tours and Cruises        (435) 563-5874

        Plan now to join us in the fun on this spectacular tour!

        Tour Itinerary

        Monday, July 7th – This morning we’ll head north and travel through the Gem State  of Idaho, with a stop for lunch near the banks of the Snake River in Idaho Falls, and then travel on to the “Big Sky Country” of Montana.  You’ll be fascinated with the history of Lewis & Clark along the way, as well as the interesting history of our host city tonight, Butte, Montana.  We’ll get checked into our pleasing accommodations followed by a delicious welcome dinner.  (Dinner included)  

        Tuesday, July 8th – We have packed this day with fun and an explosion of beautiful scenery.  Along our way we’ll travel through picturesque Flathead Valley on the eastern shores of Flathead Lake (which happens to be the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi).  You are in for a treat this afternoon as we visit the mountain town of Bigfork.  We’ll have the great opportunity to wander around this beautiful lakesde hamlet and enjoy the shops and galleries.  Accommodations this evening will be at the Hilton Garden Inn in beautiful Kalispell, Montana and gateway to Glacier National Park.  A wonderful and memorable dinner is planned this evening.  (breakfast and dinner included)   

        Wednesday, July 9th – Just a short drive from our hotel will be our first stop for the day – the postcard perfect Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park.  It is here that we will board the beautifully restored touring vehicles for our trip on the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road, which is widely acclaimed as one of the outstanding scenic roadways of the world.  After crossing 6,664-foot-high Logan Pass, we’ll enter an unspoiled domain of alpine scenery and stop for lunch.   We will meet up with our motorcoach at St. Mary’s Lake and cross the border into Canada and head to the sleepy lakeside village of Waterton, which is nestled in the mountains of southern Alberta, Canada.  Waterton Lakes National Park borders Glacier National Park in Montana to form the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park.  You’ll love the lakeside setting and comfortable accommodations for the night where you will have the evening free to soak up the beauty of this glorious location.   (continental breakfast and lunch included)

        Thursday, July 10th –  Majestic, awe-inspiring, breathtaking, magnificent – the Canadian Rockies deserve every accolade they have ever inspired.   Here in Waterton we will visit Cameron Falls,  followed by a scenic two-hour boat ride on Waterton Lake, crossing the international border.  Have your cameras ready because this is one of western Canada’s most photographed areas.  We will also visit the Prince of Wales Hotel for a photo stop.

        This afternoon we will travel north, making a brief stop in Cardston to view the Cardston Temple, which was built in 1923.  Then it’s Welcome to Calgary!   Once considered a cow town, Calgary is now a very modern and sophisticated city.  It was home to the 1988 Winter Olympics and is home to the World-Famous Calgary Stampede!  Relax and settle in because the next three nights will be spent in Calgary, Canada’s friendliest city.  (Breakfast & Lunch)

        Friday, July 11th –  Pack your camera for today’s excursion to Banff National Park.  We’ll make a photo-stop at picturesque Moraine Lake before our stop at Lake Louise.  The beautiful green-blue waters of Lake Louise form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria and its glacier.  You’ll have time to take a brief stroll along the shores before we make our way to a grand luncheon at Lake Louise Station Restaurant. 

        Later this afternoon it is off to Banff, Canada’s favorite year-round resort town.  Here in Banff, you will have free time to mosey around town and visit the colorful streets as you visit the great boutiques and galleries Banff is known for.   (Breakfast & Luncheon included)

        Saturday, July 12th  – Late this morning we’re in for some wild-west excitement as we step through the gates of Stampede Park.  Early this afternoon we’ll watch the best of the best saddle up for a ground-shaking showcase of world-class rodeo action.  Our reserved grandstand seats (in the shade) will be great for viewing the $750,000 Rodeo. 

        This evening we will watch the pages of western history come alive right before our eyes as we experience the heart-stopping Chuckwagon Races, which have been described as the “Greatest Show on Earth.”  But this is only the start of a sensational Stampede evening.  We’ll also get to see a 90-minute outdoor stage show featuring hundreds of dancers, singers, and musicians whom will dazzle us in the gigantic production.  A spectacular fireworks finale will be the ending of this memorable day.  (Breakfast included)

        Sunday, July 13th  Another Great Day in the mountains!  Today we say farewell to Calgary and begin our travel southbound.  Just sit back and watch the magnificent landscape unfold as we head south to Helena, Montana.   Part of our route today will be in Lewis and Clark territory as we follow the route of the Missouri River.   Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains,  Helena is known as one of our country’s most gorgeous capital cities.  (Breakfast included)

        Monday, July 15th– Today we say goodbye to Montana and head South for Utah with wonderful memories of this beautiful mountainous region.  (Breakfast included)










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          Classic New England Fall Foliage Tour – featuring Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts & New York’s Hudson Valley

           
          Join us on a photographers dream as we see a stunning display of vibrant foliage while visiting Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and the Hudson Valley of New York.

           October 8 – 15, 2024

           

           

          Your Tour Includes:

          • Roundtrip airfare from Salt Lake City
          • (airfare  from other cities can be arranged)
          • 7 nights deluxe hotel accommodations
          • 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 6 dinners
          • Motorcoach transportation
          • Norman Rockwell Museum
          • Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT.
          • Travel on Kancamagus Highway
          • North Conway Mountaineer Train
          • Tour Westpoint Military Academy
          • Prospect Mountain Tour
          • Hudson River Cruise
          • Luncheon & Tour of the Culinary Institute of
          • America
          • Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library 
          • Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains
          • Lake George Luncheon Cruise
          • Tour Washington Irving’s Sunnyside Estate
          • The famous Great Jack ‘O Lantern Blaze
          • Visit Ben & Jerry’s ice cream factory
          • Enjoy a visit to Lyndhurst Mansion
          • Tour the famous Mt. Washington Hotel 
          • Hosted by Barry & Wende Knight
          • Services of a local New England Guide
          • So much more is planned!
           

          $3276.00 double occupancy

          $3106.00 triple occupancy

          $4142.00 single occupancy

          All rates are per person

            

          Call Knight Tours and Cruises

          (435) 563-5874

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          Tour Itinerary

          October 8th The excitement begins this morning as we meet at the Salt Lake Airport for our nonstop flight to begin our spectacular New England tour.   (Please note that flight arrangements can be made for travelers departing from other cities besides Salt Lake City).   Upon our arrival we will have an informative one-hour drive to our dinner stop in Woodbury, New York and then on to our comfortable hotel for a good night’s sleep.  (dinner included)

          October 9th After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin our day of sightseeing with our first stop at West Point, the United States Military Academy, where we will be led on a private guided tour of this remarkable institution.   Highlights include the cadet chapel and Trophy Point, with breathtaking views of the Hudson River.  This fascinating experience will leave us with greater respect for the military commanders such as:  Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Dwight D. Eisenhower, George S. Patton, Douglas MacArthur and H. Norman Schwarzkoph, who all graduated from West Point.

          Today we will be treated with lunch at the CIA – Culinary Institute of America.  Two ladies started the culinary school in a tiny kitchen in New Haven, Connecticut to train WW II soldiers returning home and finding themselves without a skill or job.  Soon the school burst at the seams and the ladies had to search for larger facilities.  After much investigation, the ladies decided on St. Andrews-on-the-Hudson, a Jesuit novitiate, in Hyde Park in 1946.  Today it is the world’s preeminent culinary institution of learning, revered around the globe.   Of course, we cannot leave without savoring lunch at one of the award-winning restaurants at the CIA, followed by a short tour showcasing some of the cooking and baking kitchens and learning about teaching methods used to train America’s future top chefs.

          Have your camera ready because we are headed to the Adirondack Mountains.  We will enjoy a scenic drive and visit the summit of Prospect Mountain where we’ll have marvelous views of Lake George and we’ll be able to see into 4 nearby states.  Next, we will board The Mohican for a relaxing cruise on Lake George where the shoreline is dotted with mansions of the rich and famous of yesteryear and today.  Before we turn in for the day at the hotel, we are headed to the Log Jam Restaurant for an amazing dinner.  (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

          October 10th This morning we set out for Vermont where tree-covered mountainsides dot a charming landscape of quaint villages with traditional, white-steepled churches.  Our first stop along our scenic drive will be at Cold Hollow Cider Mill.  In this historic mill, watch – and learn – how fresh cider is produced the old-fashioned way, via rack and cloth press; a process that’s been passed down for generations.  Early this afternoon we are headed over to a famous Vermont business known as Ben and Jerry’s and tour the ice cream factory to learn about the production process and hear how the company was started by two childhood friends. We can’t think of a better way to enjoy the afternoon than indulging in our favorite ice cream flavor while taking in the beautiful mountain views!

          Later this afternoon we will visit the Trapp Family Lodge where you’ll get to see the stunning alpine architecture and mountain views that reminded the famous family of their home in Austria.  We’ll soak in the charm of this special Alpine inspired property and learn the Trapp’s family history as depicted in the film “The Sound of Music.”  This evening, we will settle into the award-winning Mountain View Grand Resort which is nestled in the tranquil White Mountains of New Hampshire.  (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

          October 11th This morning we’ll take drive on the Kancamagus Highway, a tour that includes breathtaking views.  Of course, we will stop for some scenic fall-foliage photos since many consider this to be the most scenic road in New England.   Midday we will embark on the Conway Scenic Railroad’s Mountaineer journey passing through the autumn colors of Crawford Notch while in the comfort of a 1950s-era streamlined passenger car.  Sit back and relax on this scenic two-hour, one-of-a-kind journey through the region’s dramatic colors found along the train’s route.

          As one of the few remaining grand hotels in New England, the Omni Mountain Washington Hotel at Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, is a true White Mountain treasure.  We get to escape here for a bit this afternoon and soak in the scenery and history of this majestic retreat that has hosted presidents, poets and celebrities.  While here we will take a brief tour and partake in the British tradition of high tea (or cider) and relax as we take in the stunning mountain views.   Late this afternoon we will continue our drive to our overnight lodging where we will have a fun pizza party as we recall the events of the day.  (breakfast, high tea, & pizza party included)

          October 12th   This morning you have the chance to sleep in or board the motorcoach for a 15-minute drive to Sharon, Vermont and visit the Joseph Smith birthplace memorial.  After the visit, we will return to the hotel to pick up any guests and make a lunch stop before traveling to the Magic Wings Butterfly Conservancy and Gardens where you’ll be amazed with this beautiful tropical oasis filled with colorful butterflies.

          Tonight, you’ll be taken back in time as we travel along the mile-long Old Main Street through historic Deerfield, Massachusetts.  This most rural part of Massachusetts was the heart of colonial America, and its history is imbued in every flagstone, every brick, every clapboard building, and the 1774 liberty pole flying its flag of freedom.   Deerfield is the best-documented small town in America and we are honored to be dining here at the Deerfield Inn & Tavern.  Have your cameras ready!  (breakfast and dinner included)

          October 13th   Today we journey to the Berkshires and Norman Rockwell’s picturesque hometown of Stockbridge, Massachusetts.  Here, we’ll appreciate the work of this remarkable artist at the Norman Rockwell Museum.  The museum contains the world’s largest original Norman Rockwell art collect including his famous Saturday Post covers. 

          This afternoon you get to enjoy the beauty of the Hudson Valley from the water as we set sail on a scenic Hudson River cruise.  Our experienced guide will point out millionaires’ sumptuous estates, picturesque Hudson River lighthouses and quaint, sleepy villages surrounded by the natural beauty of vineyards, orchards and scenic preservation sites.  After our cruise we will make a stop at the Kingston historic Stockade District.  This eight-block attraction is the original site of the mid-17th century Dutch settlement and is the only one of three New York Dutch settlements surrounded by stockades where the outline of the stockade is still evident.  The area is filled with historic buildings, museums, restaurants and unique boutiques.  (breakfast and dinner included)

          October 14th Just down the road in Hyde Park, New York is the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum.  Here we will visit his estate that he loved dearly and the place he considered home.  The Presidential Library is fascinating and it’s here we will learn more about the only President elected to four terms.  You’ll also get to tour FDR’s home which is known as “Springwood” or “The Big House” and to have the chance to pay your respects at the final resting place of FDR and his beloved Eleanor as well as his faithful dogs.

          A fun lunch stop is planned at the Everady Diner with its throwback 1950’s atmosphere in a true roadside diner with burgers, malts and a jukebox.  The Everady has been featured on the Food Network and also on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives and we are happy to have this on our itinerary.  We will check into The Sleepy Hollow Hotel in the historic town of Tarrytown, New York.  Dinner is another treat as we get to visit the Eldorado Diner.  Be prepared to be amazed tonight as we visit the area’s biggest Halloween event!  The wildly popular Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze features over 7,000 hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins set against the mysterious backdrop of Van Cortlandt Manor’s 18th-century buildings and riverside landscape.  New for 2024 is the twirling pumpkin Ferris wheel along with a gord-eous circus sideshow!  (breakfast included)

           

          October 15th  Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, New York, is Lyndhurst, one of America’s finest Gothic Revival mansions.  Designed in 1838 by Alexander Jackson Davis, the mansion’s architectural brilliance is complemented by its comprehensive collection of original decorative arts and the estate’s park-like landscape. 

          Next up we will visit a totally different but still marvelous home, this time the estate home of the author Washington Irving.   His characters from the Headless Horseman to Rip van Winkle are global icons and Irving’s legacy lives on at his whimsical estate known as Sunnyside.  It is here that we get to tour his meticulously restored home which is filled with his possessions including his writing desk and books.  Guides, costumed in formal dress of the period, explain how Irving designed the house and grounds himself to reflect his romantic views of art, nature and history.  Later this afternoon we will report to the airport for our nonstop flight back home, filled with vivid memories and experiences of our time in charming New England.  (breakfast included)

           Come join us on a great fall adventure!

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