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2023-2024 16th Edition Live your life by a compass not a clock. w w w. P e o r i a C h a r t e r Tr a v e l . c o m
Valley of the Washington DC
USA TOURS BY FLIGHT & RAIL
Sun Adventure Cherry Blossoms
March 7 – 14, 2023 April 10 - 15, 2023
• Round-trip Chicago/Phoenix airfare
• Round-trip Peoria/Morton/
6 Days – 8 Meals: 5 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners
Bloomington/Chicago transfers Enjoy 6 days exploring the sites of Washington DC during Cherry
• Desert Botanical Gardens Tour Blossom Time. Highlights include Washington, DC city tour, Arlington
• Visit the Heard Museum National Cemetery, White House Visitor’s Center, Potomac Cherry
• Tour of Taliesin West - Frank Lloyd Blossoms Cruise and 5 nights at the beautiful Gaylord National Resort.
Wright Winter Home • Round trip transfers from Peoria/ Bloomington to Chicago
• Musical Instrument Museum • Round trip airfare from O’Hare
• Queen Creek Olive Mill Tour • Professional Tour Director
• Sonoran Desert Off Road Jeep Tour • Motorcoach transportation & Hotel transfers
• Goldfield Ghost Town & Mine Tour • Visit Arlington National Cemetery, Ford’s Theater and the DC
• Superstition Narrow Gauge Train Ride Memorials
• Dolly Steamboat Twilight Dinner Cruise • Visit the White House Visitor’s Center
• Potomac Cherry Blossoms Cruise
Cost Per Person: • DC Twilight Illumination Tour
Single: $4,050.00
Double: $3,315.00 Cost Per Person:
Triple: $3,200.00 Single: $3,824.00
Quad: $3,085.00 Double: $3,149.00
Charleston, Savannah Southern Charm
& Jekyll Island April 23 - 29, 2023
April 21 - 27, 2023 7 Days - 9 Meals: 6 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners
Embrace the leisurely pace and charming allure of America’s southeast
7 Days – 11 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 4 Dinners as you explore cobblestone streets, historic homes and unspoiled
coastline. Discover antebellum Charleston and the history of Savannah
See three “Belles of the South” – Charleston, Jekyll Island and Savannah
with 2-night stays in each city. Visit Charleston’s City Market, one of the
– dripping with Spanish Moss and steeped in history. Enjoy southern
oldest public markets in America. Enjoy a trolley tour of Savannah’s
hospitality while visiting coastal islands, historic plantations and
sprawling Historic District. Spend two nights at the exclusive Jekyll
beautiful cities.
Island Club, once described as “the richest, most exclusive club in
• Round-trip East Peoria/Bloomington/Chicago transfer the world.” See Jekyll Island from the water on a cruise around the
• Round-trip airfare from Chicago Golden Isles. Experience the unique charm and singular hospitality of
• Hotel accommodations including 2-nights at the historic Jekyll America’s “Low Country” in South Carolina and Georgia
Island Club Hotel
• Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/Champaign/Chicago transfers
• Visit St Simons Island, the largest of the Golden Isles
• Round-trip flights from Chicago - other departure cities available
• Guided tours of Charleston, Jekyll Island and Savannah
• Airport/hotel transfers on tour
• Dinner at Mrs. Wilkes’ Boarding House, steeped in Savannah History
• Hotel accommodations
• Touring & lunch at Boone Hall Plantation
• Guided Tours of Charleston
• Mayflower Tour
& Savannah
Manager
• Visit St Simons Island and
Jekyll Island
Cost Per Person:
Single: $4,318.00
Cost Per Person:
Double: $3,199.00
Single: $3,849.00
Double: $3,149.00
Triple: $3,119.00
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Rivers and Rails of Texas Sedona’s Red Rocks &
USA TOURS BY FLIGHT & RAIL
May 14 – 21, 2023 the Grand Canyon
8 Days – 13 Meals: May 21 – 26, 2023
7 Breakfasts,
3 Lunches & 3 Dinners 6 Days – 8 Meals: 5 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners
Experience the excitement of Experience the breathtaking beauty of the southwest, take a ride
Texas from both river and rail on two of Arizona’s scenic railways, take in the awe-inspiring Grand
while enjoying the history of San Canyon, visit old mining towns and explore Montezuma Castle
Antonio, the beauty of the Piney National Monument.
Woods and rustic cowboy culture of • Round-trip East Peoria/Bloomington/Chicago transfers
Fort Worth. • Round-trip airfare from Chicago
• Round trip transfers from East • Experience two of Arizona’s scenic rail excursions
Peoria/Bloomington to Chicago • Ride the Grand Canyon Railway to the edge of the awesome Grand
• Round trip airfare from O’Hare Canyon Journey through Verde Canyon in first class comfort aboard
• Spend three nights in San Antonio including narrated city tour, The the Verde Canyon Railroad
Alamo and river cruise on the Paseo del Rio • Spend four nights in Sedona, at the heart of Red Rock Country
• Ride Amtrak’s Texas Eagle through the heart of Texas to Austin • Experience the breathtaking beauty of Grand Canyon National Park
• Take a narrated Austin “Duck” tour of downtown and Lake Austin • Visit Montezuma Castle National Monument, an ancient Indian
• Visit the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, shop at Magnolia Market at the dwelling carved into a limestone cliff
Silos and enjoy a tasting at Kiepersol Winery • Enjoy entertainment and a chuckwagon supper at the Blazin’ M
• Ride the Texas State Railroad through the Piney Woods in exclusive Ranch and Western Stage Show
Dome Cars with Champagne and appetizers
• Ride in restored Victorian coaches on the Grapevine Vintage Cost per person:
Railroad Single: $3,578.00
• See the daily cattle drive at the Fort Worth Stockyards Double: $2,749.00
Cost per person:
Single: $4,298.00
Double: $3,199.00
Spotlight on Boston
May 25 – 29, 2023
TRAVEL TIPS
5 Days – 6 Meals: 4 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners
Have a wicked good time exploring the capital city of Massachusetts • Make a copy of your travel
and the surrounding towns, all overflowing with American history and itinerary and leave it with
character. Visit the places where the American Revolution took root,
family or a friend
and view must-see sites like the Old South Meeting House, Boston
Common, and Beacon Hill. Venture out to Lexington & Concord, • Make a copy of your
where the “shot heard ‘round the world” was fired and the fight for passport or take a picture of it with your phone
liberty began. Head to Salem, a city with a legendary dark past and a
charming modern vibe. Boston is ready to charm you with cobblestone • Take a picture of your suitcase in case it is lost
streets, historic brick buildings, thriving historic neighborhoods, art
museums, shopping, and more. • Drink lots of water – stay away from
alcohol on travel days
• Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/Chicago transfers
• Round-trip airfare from Chicago • Take a water bottle
• Hotel accommodations
• Panoramic city tour of Boston • Pack light – leave room for
• Tours of Lexington and Concord treasures to bring back
• Visit Harvard University with a guided tour
• Free time in Boston
• Use packing cubes to help keep your
suitcase organized
Cost per person: • Leave your valuable jewelry at home
Single: $3,349.00
Double: $2,549.00 • Pack a small day bag with things you always
need to keep with you
Have FUN!!!!
Rates/dates subject to change based on availability at time of booking. 3
Eight Days in Spotlight on
USA TOURS BY FLIGHT & RAIL
New York City Washington D.C.
with Donna Day June 8 - 13, 2023
June 6 – 13, 2023 6 Days - 8 Meals: 5 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners
Walk the path forged by leaders of the free world in America’s spirited
8 Days - 3 Meals: 1 Brunch, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner capital city. View monuments that commemorate the heroes who
have shaped America’s past, including the World War II Monument, the
• Airfare from Peoria to New York with roundtrip airport transfers
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial. Wander Mt.
• Full-time Tour Escort
Vernon’s beautiful plantation grounds and tour the beloved home of
• 7 nights lodging at the Edison Hotel right in the Times Square area
George Washington. Learn about the Civil War and President Abraham
• Orchestra seating to 2 Broadway shows (To Be Determined) Lincoln’s assassination during a National Park Ranger led talk at Ford’s
• Metro Card for each person Theatre. Uncover Smithsonian treasures as you explore some of its
• Six-hour private guided tour world-renowned museum collections. The epic story of American
• Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island democracy comes to life in Washington, D.C.
• Tickets to the Top of Rockefeller Center
• Lunch near Rockefeller Center • Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/Champaign/Chicago transfers
• Backstage Tour of Radio City Music Hall • Round-trip flights from Chicago - other departure cities available
• Brunch (To Be Determined what Restaurant) • Airport/hotel transfers on tour
• Visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum • Hotel accommodations
• Italian Dinner at Carmine’s Restaurant • US Capitol Building Tour
• All applicable taxes and luggage handling for one piece of luggage • World War II Memorial, Ford’s Theater, Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
and more!
Cost per person:
Single: $4,081.00 Cost per person:
Double: $3,368.00 Single: $3,049.00
Triple: $3,013.00 Double: $2,549.00
Quad: $2,836.00 Triple: $2,519.00
EXPECT CONSIDERABLE WALKING ON THIS TOUR!
Mount Rainier & Olympic National Parks
July 6 – 14, 2023
9 Days – 13 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 4 Dinners
Explore the Pacific Northwest from Seattle’s vibrant waterfront to the English charm of
British Columbia’s capital, Victoria. Along the way, see the deep, dark waters of Puget Sound,
the majesty of Mount Rainier and the native culture at Tillicum Village.
• Round-trip East Peoria/Bloomington/Chicago transfers
• Round-trip airfare from Chicago
• Tour the Museum of Glass featuring a “hands on” session and the impressive Chihuly
Bridge of Glass
• Visit LeMay-America’s Car Museum
• Cruise to Blake Island and experience at Tillicum Village
• Open-air tram in Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
• Sightseeing in Mount Rainier National Park with its Douglas firs and icy glaciers
• Narrated city tour of Seattle including Pioneer Square Historic Park and free time for lunch in
Pike Place Market
• Visit the Museum of Flight including Boeing’s original Red Barn factory
• Discover world-famous Butchart Gardens with its ornate landscaping
• Tour Olympic National Park featuring Lake Crescent and the beautiful Olympic
Mountains
Cost per person:
Single: $5,248.00
Double: $3,899.00
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Ultimate Train Adventure with Donna Day
USA TOURS BY FLIGHT & RAIL
July 9 - 17, 2023
9 Days – 1 Meals: 1 Dinner
Join us as we board our Amtrak Train headed West to our first stop - Glacier National
Park. We enjoy an inclusive tour of Glacier Nat’l Park. Then we ascend to the high
alpine of Going-to-the-Sun Road. We stop at the Wild Goose Island overlook for a
“photo op”. The following day we enjoy a Two Medicine Valley Boat Cruise before we
board our train for the overnight to Seattle. Once in Seattle, we have a 24-hour Hop-
On-Hop-Off Bus Tour Ticket to sightsee in Seattle. We’ve also included admission to
the Space Needle Observation Deck. You’ll have the next day “free” to explore as you’d
like before boarding our train to San Francisco. When we arrive in San Francisco, you’ll
receive a Big Bus Tours Dynamite Hop-On-Hop-Off 48-hour pass with 20 stops all
around this spectacular city. Then you’ll have a “free day” to explore on your own. We
fly home from San Francisco.
• •Peoria, Morton & Normal Pick ups
• Coach seating on the train from Chicago to Whitefish, MT
• Peoria Charter Travel Tour Host – Donna Day
• 7-nights Hotel Accommodations
• Return flight from San Francisco to Chicago
• Inclusive Tour in Glacier National Park including
Going-to-the-Sun Road
• Enjoy a Two Medicine Valley Boat Cruise
• 24-hour Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tickets in Seattle & San Francisco
• Admission to the Space Needle Observation Deck
Cost per person:
Double Coach Seating: $3,599.00
Single Coach Seating: $5,399.00
Double Roomette: $4,399.00
Single Roomette: $6,799.00
Black Hills, Badlands & Colorado’s Historic Trains
Mt Rushmore July 14 – 22, 2023
July 12 – 18, 2023 9 Days – 14 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 4 Dinners
Follow the historic routes of the Old West with excursions on SIX
7 Days – 10 Meals: 6 Breakfasts & 4 Dinners different scenic railroads. Then witness the amazing rock formations
and natural beauty of three national parks.
Travel from Rapid City to tour Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park,
Crazy Horse Memorial, Deadwood, Badlands National Park and more!
• Round-trip East Peoria/ • Relive the gold mining days
• Round trip transfers from Peoria/ Bloomington to Chicago Bloomington/Chicago transfers aboard the Cripple Creek &
• Round trip airfare from O’Hare • Round-trip airfare from Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
• Professional Tour Chicago • Climb almost 7,500 feet on the
Director • Experience SIX scenic rail Pikes Peak Cog Railway
• Motorcoach excursions following historic • Visit beautiful Rocky Mountain
transportation & Hotel routes of the Old West National Park, a living
transfers • Travel along the Arkansas River showcase of the grandeur of
• Admissions and Valley aboard the Leadville the Rocky Mountains
sightseeing per Colorado & Southern Railroad • Tour Mesa Verde National Park
itinerary • Durango & Silverton Narrow with its amazing cliff dwellings,
• Baggage Handing at Gauge Railroad, voted one of home to “the Ancient Ones,”
Hotels the “Top Ten Most Exciting Rail the Anasazi Indians
• Day & Night touring of Mt Rushmore Journeys in the World” • Visit the Black Canyon of
• Crazy Horse Memorial & Devil’s Tower National Monument • Ride through the Rockies Gunnison National Park
• Badlands National Park & Custer State Park aboard the Cumbres & Toltec • Drive through Garden of the
Scenic Railroad Gods Park with its unique red
Cost per person: • Ride the Royal Gorge Route sandstone formations
Single: $3,825.00 Railroad across the famous
Double: $3,075.00 Hanging Bridge Cost per person:
*100 per person booking discount when final payment is made by check Single: $4,598.00
Double: $3,549.00
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Cape Cod & the Islands
USA TOURS BY FLIGHT & RAIL
July 15 – 21, 2023
7 Days – 9 Meals: 6 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners
Where do the nation’s VIPs go when they need some quiet R&R? Everyone from
politicians to performers to pro athletes have long traded their suits and cleats for
sandals and clam diggers to enjoy the breezy shores of Cape Cod and its neighboring
islands. With an oceanside resort in Falmouth as home base, you’ll ferry to see the
gingerbread cottages of Martha’s Vineyard and the imposing mansions of Nantucket.
Plus, an excursion to colorful Provincetown, a favorite summer hub for artists and
writers. Boston’s grand history and Newport’s colossal “cottages”
– including Cornelius Vanderbilt’s The Breakers – offer giant
glimpses into New England’s rich past. This Cape Cod and the
islands tour also includes a visit to Plymouth to see where the
pilgrims landed, visit a working cranberry bog, and give thanks
for the freshest seafood you’ve ever tasted!
• Round trip transfers from Peoria/ Bloomington to Chicago
• Round trip airfare from O’Hare
• Professional Tour Director
• Motorcoach transportation & Hotel transfers
• Baggage Handing at Hotels
• Spend 1-night in Boston and 5-nights in Cape Cod
• Authentic New England Lobster Dinner
Cost per person:
Single: $3,945.00
Double: $3,145.00
*100 per person booking discount when final payment is made by check
Yellowstone TV Series Tour/Montana
August 6 - 12, 2023
7 Days – 11 Meals: 6 breakfasts & 5 Dinners
If you’re a Yellowstone TV Show fan, this is the tour for you! We fly to Salt Lake City, Utah where we’ll visit the Grizzly Discover & IMAX Movie about
Yellowstone. Enjoy a full-day tour of Yellowstone Nat’l Park, see Old Faithful & the Midway Geyser Basin & Fountain Paint Pots. Today we visit the
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park and enjoy the Paradise Tour, tour the Smokejumper’s loft, the ready room, and the Nat’l Smokejumper memorial.
Today is what you’ve been waiting for - a Guided Tour of the Yellowstone Series Film Sites. We begin the day seeing the Chief Joseph Ranch - the
site of the Yellowstone Ranch. Next, we’ll visit the Double H Custom Hat Co. and then we’re off to the Hidden Legend Winery for a tour & tasting.
You’ll also make a stop in Florence at Glen’s Cafe where John Dutton buys a steak dinner for his arch nemesis Garrett. The next day we’re off to tour
the Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana before enjoying a Sightseeing Cruise on Flathead Lake. Tomorrow, we visit Glacier Nat’l Park for a tour
before heading to our hotel for the night. We fly home from Missoula Airport.
• Peoria, Morton & Normal Pick ups
• Round-trip airfare from Chicago
• Peoria Charter Travel Tour Host
• 6-nights Hotel Accommodations with included luggage handling
• Guided Tour of the Yellowstone Series Film Sites
• See the Chief Joseph Ranch – the site of the Yellowstone Ranch
• Full-day Tour of Yellowstone National Park
• Visit Hidden Legend Winery for a tour and wine tasting
• Visit Glacier National Park
• Enjoy a sightseeing cruise on beautiful Flathead Lake
Cost per person:
Single: $5,595.00
Double: $4,585.00
Triple: $4,240.00
Quad: $3,895.00
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Highlights of the Columbia Montana & Glacier
USA TOURS BY FLIGHT & RAIL
& Snake Rivers National Park
August 6 – 13, 2023 August 6 – 13, 2023
8 Days – 15 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 5 Dinners 8 Days – 12 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 4 Dinners
Experience the best of the Columbia and Snake Rivers. From Mount The awesome grandeur of Glacier National Park is on display from the
Hood’s Timberline Lodge and the Columbia River Gorge’s Multnomah comfort of a historic Red Bus traveling along the legendary Going-to
Falls to the Snake River’s Hells Canyon and two nights at the beautiful the-Sun Road. Cruise through Waterton Lakes National Park and follow
Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel. in Lewis & Clark’s footsteps to the Gates of the Mountains.
• Round-trip East Peoria/Bloomington/Chicago transfers • Round-trip East Peoria/Bloomington/Chicago transfers
• Round-trip airfare from Chicago • Round-trip airfare from Chicago
• See majestic Mount Hood and have lunch at Timberline Lodge • Visit the historic mining town of Wallace, Idaho, the “Silver Capital of
• Panoramic tour of Portland including Old Town Historic District and the World”
International Rose Test Gardens • Spend two nights
• See the highlights of the Columbia Gorge including Vista House, at the historic
Multnomah Falls and Bonneville Dam Glacier Park Lodge
• Tour Fort Walla Walla whose history spans back to the days of Lewis in East Glacier
and Clark • Travel the famous
• Take an exciting narrated Jet Boat excursion on the Snake River into Going-to-the-Sun
rugged Hells Canyon with an included lunch Road in a “Jammer”
• Horse drawn wagon ride and Cowboy lunch at Rider Ranch Red Bus through
• Narrated dinner cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene Glacier National
• Authentic Native American Cultural dinner with tribal Park
entertainment and cuisine
Cost per person:
Cost per person: Single: $5,062.00
Single: $3,648.00 Double: $3,773.00
Double: $2,999.00 *Valid passport required for tour.
Montana: Exploring Big Sky Country
August 29 – September 8, 2023
11 Days - 16 Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 5 Dinners
Step outside, take a deep breath in, and look towards the mountains – you’re in the big sky
country of Montana, now. Explore both the Northern and Southern Loops of Yellowstone
National Park, and visit Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon, and
more. Venture to Helena, the “Queen City of the Rockies.” Cruise on the Missouri River through
the Gates of the Mountains, named by legendary explorers Lewis and Clark. Spend time in the
mountain town of St. Mary Village before heading in to explore Glacier National Park. Take an
adventurous white-water rafting trip or a calm, scenic float
down the Flathead River. Meet a descendant of the last
Kootenai chief and learn about the importance of the land in
native life. Get a glimpse into the heroic and dangerous life of
a Smokejumper. A land of wilderness, adventure, and beauty,
Montana is waiting for you.
• Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/Champaign/Chicago
transfers
• Round-trip flights from Chicago
• Airport/hotel transfers on tour
• Hotel accommodations
• Venture into the Lower Loop of Yellowstone
National Park and explore the Northern Loop as
well
• Board a Red Bus and venture into Glacier National
• Enjoy leisure time in the fun city of Whitefish
Cost per person:
Single: $7,949.00
Double: $6,149.00
Triple: $6,049.00
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America’s Cowboy California Dreamin’
USA TOURS BY FLIGHT & RAIL
Country September 17 - 21, 2023
September 15 - 22, 2023 5 Days – 7 Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 2 Dinners
• Round-trip flights from Peoria
8 Days - 10 Meals: 7 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners • Hotel Accommodations at the Holiday Inn Express Fisherman’s
Enjoy stunning views of the American West as you make your way Wharf
through Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, and more. Overnight • A guided tour of San
in the cowboy towns of Jackson Hole and Cody. Experience the Wild Francisco
West as it once was with a visit to Deadwood, a town built on gold • Visit Chinatown
and gunpowder. Experience Yellowstone National Park, home to an • See the Golden Gate
incredible array of wildlife. Search for free-ranging herds of buffalo Bridge
in Custer State Park. Marvel at Grand Teton National Park’s towering • Time at Pier 39
peaks, marked with mountain glaciers. Soak in stunning views of Mt. • Visit the Monterey Bay
Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorials. Grab your Stetson hat Aquarium
and saddle up for an adventure as you discover natural wonders and • Free time at Cannery Row
cultural treasures. • 17-Mile Drive to see the
Redwoods, Fabulous Homes & Golf Courses
• Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/Champaign/Chicago transfers
• See the Pacific Ocean
• Round-trip flights from Chicago
• Visit Carmel-by-the Sea
• Airport/hotel transfers on tour
• Visit Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
• Hotel accommodations
• Napa Valley - V. Sattui
• Venture into Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks
Winery for wine tasting
• Guided Tour of Custer State Park
• Stop at Sausalito
• View the Crazy Horse Memorial
Cost per person:
Cost per person: Single: $3,419.00
Single: $4,949.00
Double: $2,839.00
Double: $3,949.00
Triple: $2,709.00
Triple: $3,899.00
*Book before March 15, 2023 and save $50 per person
New England Rails & Sails Albuquerque Balloon
September 29 – October 7, 2023 Fiesta
9 Days – 14 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 4 Dinners October 6 - 11, 2023
Tour New England by rail and sail during autumn’s splendor by taking
four exciting rail excursions and three fun-filled New England cruises. 6 Days – 7 Meals: 5 Breakfast & 2 Dinners
Also, travel the beautiful Kancamagus Highway through the White
Dazzling during the day, the spectacle of hundreds of hot air balloons
Mountains and spend two nights at Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino.
is even better when they light up at dawn and dusk. See these amazing
• Round-trip East Peoria/Bloomington/Chicago transfer displays, plus explore early Pueblo life, and the artists of Santa Fe.
• Round-trip airfare from Chicago
• Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/Champaign/O’Hare Transfers
• Hotel accommodations
• Round-trip airfare from Chicago
• 8 Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 2 Dinners
• Hotel accommodations
• Experience Three New England Trains
• Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta – Dawn Patrol & Balloon Glow
• Experience Three New England Cruises
• Explore Old Town
• Panoramic city tour of Boston with a local guide including the
Albuquerque
Freedom Trail
• Indian Pueblo Cultural
• Mayflower Tour Manager
Center
• Los Alamos Science
Cost per person:
Museum
Single: $4,938.00
• Santa Fe City Tour
Double: $3,499.00
• Visit Taos
Cost per person:
Single: $4,050.00
Double: $3,225.00
*100 per person booking discount when final payment is made by check
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Rails and Sails of the Sierra Nevada
USA TOURS BY FLIGHT & RAIL
October 16 – 22, 2023
7 Days – 10 Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 3 Dinners
Two nights in the “City by the Bay,” two scenic rail experiences and
two narrated, leisurely cruises are highlighted by a journey through
California’s Sierra Nevada. Experience Nevada’s rich mining heritage
and rugged frontier history along with a special wine-accompanied
dinner aboard the Old Vine Express.
• Round-trip East Peoria/Bloomington/Chicago transfers
• Round-trip airfare from Chicago
• Spend two nights in San Francisco with narrated city
tour
• Narrated bay cruise to see Alcatraz and Golden Gate
Bridge
• Ride the famed California Zephyr for a scenic ride
through the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountain Range
• Spend two nights in Lake Tahoe boasting casinos and
great entertainment for evening fun
• Visit the once bustling Virginia City and tour the 1859
Chollar Mine
• See the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City
• Leisurely lunch cruise on the turquoise waters of Lake
Tahoe aboard the MS Dixie II
• Tour the California Capitol Building and visit the California State Railroad Museum
Cost per person:
Single: $4,548.00
Double: $3,349.00
Spotlight on New York City
Holiday
December 4 - 8, 2023
5 Days – 5 Meals: 3 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners
Experience “the Big Apple” alive with the holiday spirit on this spectacular tour. From
Rockefeller Center to Greenwich Village, New York City shines even brighter during
the holiday season. Spend four nights in the heart of Midtown close to Central Park’s
skating rink and Times Square all dressed up for the holidays. Take your seat and watch
the curtain rise for an exciting Broadway show. See the Christmas Spectacular at Radio
City Music Hall, featuring the world-famous Rockettes! Ferry to the Statue of Liberty
and Ellis Island. See the Empire State Building and Central Park. Visit the poignant
9/11 Museum and 9/11 Memorial. Enjoy plenty of free time on your own to shop
and see the elaborate 5th Avenue holiday window displays and the Christmas tree at
Rockefeller Center. Get ready to “start spreading the news!”
• Round-trip airfare from O’Hare
• Hotel accommodations
• Professional Tour Manager
• Guided tour of the ”Big Apple”
• Enjoy the Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular
Show
• New York Harbor cruise
• 9/11 Memorial Museum
• Enjoy a second Broadway Show
Cost per person:
Single: $4,399.00
Double: $3,499.00
Triple: $3,469.00
*Book before July 3, 2023 and save $300 per person
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Denali Explorer Alaskan Alaska: Call of the Wild
ALASKA, HAWAII & CANADA TOURS
Cruise Tour June 22 – 28, 2023
June 5 - 17, 2023 7 Days – 10 Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 2 Dinners
On this amazing land tour of Alaska, you will visit Anchorage, Denali
13 Days – All Meals on-board the cruise ship National Park, and Seward! There are lots of sights to be taken in on
this tour!
See the best of the 49th state on an Alaska Cruise Tour!
Alaska Cruise tours are the ultimate Alaska experience – a vacation • Round trip transfers from Peoria/ Bloomington to Chicago
combining an unforgettable. 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise with • Round trip airfare from O’Hare
5 nights exploring Alaska by land. Your Alaska Cruise tour includes • Professional Tour Director
the state’s top two attractions – pristine Glacier Bay National Park and • Motorcoach transportation & Hotel transfers
picturesque Denali National Park, home to North America’s tallest • Baggage Handing at Hotels
peak. • Kenai Fjords National Park
• Round trip transfers from Peoria/ Bloomington to Chicago • Tundra Wilderness Tour
• Round trip airfare from O’Hare • Domes Rail Journey
• Motorcoach transportation & Hotel/Pier transfers
• Hotel Accommodations on Land Cost per person:
Portion Single: $6,549.00
• 7-nights accommodations on- Double: $5,299.00
*100 per person booking discount when final payment is made by check
board the Grand Princess
• Visit Denali & Glacier Bay
National Parks
Cost per person based on double
occupancy:
Inside Stateroom Double:
$4,549.00
Outside Stateroom Double: $5,499.00
Balcony Stateroom Double: $5,749.00
Mini Suite Stateroom Double: $6,099.00
Alaska: America’s Last Frontier
July 20 - 28, 2023
9 Days – 13 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 3 Dinners
Journey through America’s last great frontier to discover awe-inspiring beauty, inviting
locals, and rich cultural heritage. Learn the art of gold panning from two local sisters in
Fairbanks. Tour Fairbanks and see the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline up close. Meet mushers and
the dogs of the Trail Breaker Kennel. Travel the scenic Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to
Denali in a domed railcar. Head into Denali National Park on a full-day Tundra Wilderness
Tour. Experience small-town Alaskan life in Talkeetna. Meet new furry friends at Musk Ox
Farm. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center to delve into the region’s indigenous culture.
Embark on a glacier cruise of Prince
William Sound, narrated by an expert
guide. This is Alaska – a land without
parallel.
• Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/
Champaign/O’Hare transfers
• Round-trip airfare from O’Hare
• Hotel accommodations
• Professional Tour Manager
• Trans-Alaska Pipeline
• Dog Mushing
• Visit Denali National Park
• Enjoy a Prince William Sound Glacier
Cruise
• Take a Tundra Wilderness Tour
Cost per person:
Single: $7,049.00
Double: $5,649.00
Triple: $5,549.00
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ALASKA, HAWAII & CANADA TOURS
July 23 - 30, 2023
9 Days – 13 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 4 Dinners
From scenic mountains and valleys to the stunning
Lake Louise, explore the best of Western Canada via
the famous Rocky Mountaineer train. See beautiful
Stanley Park and the famed Granville Island Public
Market. Travel among the fields of Fraser Valley and the
picturesque Fraser River. Admire the postcard-worthy
landscapes as you journey alongside Kicking Horse
River. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway
and stop at Athabasca Glacier. Admire stunning Bow
Falls in Banff. Set off on a mesmerizing voyage from
Vancouver, British Columbia to Calgary, Alberta.
• Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/Champaign/O’Hare transfers
• Round-trip airfare from O’Hare
• Hotel accommodations
• Professional Tour Manager
• Ride aboard the Rocky Mountaineer
• Travel along the unforgettable Icefields
Parkway
• Stop at the Athabasca Glacier
• Spend one night at the breathtaking
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louis
Cost per person:
Single: $8,049.00
Double: $6,449.00
Triple: $6,349.00
Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise
August 9 - 20, 2023
12 Days – 26 Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches & 8 Dinners
Traverse the Pacific coast by land and sea aboard one of Holland America
Cruise Lines’ lovely ships on a breathtaking journey that takes you from
Alaska to Vancouver, British Columbia. Cruise the Sternwheeler Discovery
and encounter Alaska’s diverse culture and rich history. Enjoy local dishes
and a lively musical performance at the Denali Dinner Theater about the
first brave men to summit Denali. Ride a luxury domed railcar from Denali
to Talkeetna, soak in views of the incredible landscapes from glass-ceiling
railcars and open-air observation platforms as guides provide expert
commentary. Cruise through Glacier Bay and the Inside Passage, taking in
rugged natural wonders. Explore Alaska’s gorgeous capital, Juneau. Visit
Ketchikan, the “Salmon Capital of the World.” This is Alaska as you always imagined.
• Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/Champaign/O’Hare transfers
• Round-trip airfare from O’Hare
• Hotel accommodations and 7-nights aboard the Holland America Noordam
• Professional Tour Manager
• Scenic Train Ride in domed railcars
• Travel deep into Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Tour
• Explore the ports of Juneau, Ketchikan & Skagway
• Cruise aboard the Sternwheeler Discovery in Fairbanks
Cost per person:
Inside Single Rate: $8,149.00
Inside Double Rate: $5,549.00
Oceanview Single Rate: $9,149.00
Oceanview Double Rate: $6,149.00
Veranda Single Rate: $10,549.00 *Book before February 9, 2023
Veranda Double Rate: $6,849.00 and save $150 per person
Rates/dates subject to change based on availability at time of booking. 11Machu Picchu & Galapagos Wonders
CARIBBEAN, MEXICO & SOUTH AMERICA
May 15 – 28, 2023
14 Days - 27 Meals: 13 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches &
8 Dinners
Journey from the Land of the Incas to the Galápagos archipelago, enjoying a 4-night
cruise aboard a personal yacht. Delve deep into ancient cultures at Machu Picchu – the
fabled lost city. Explore UNESCO-designated Spanish colonial cities and stand between
two hemispheres at the Equatorial Line. Experience the best of the Galápagos archipelago,
where an abundance of natural wildlife recalls Darwin’s theories in a pristine world that’s
virtually unspoiled. You’ll encounter hidden
wonders in Peru, the “Middle of the World” in
Ecuador, and see ethereal wildlife on a cruise
along Eden-like islands.
• Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/Champaign/
Chicago transfers
• Round-trip flights from Chicago
• Airport/hotel transfers on tour
• Hotel accommodations
• Visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas
• Home-Hosted Meal
• 4-Night Galapagos Cruise
Cost per person:
Single: Call for pricing
Lower Outside Double Rate: $8,979.00
Upper Deck Double Rate: $9,579.00
Peru: Machu Picchu & Tropical Costa Rica
Lake Titicaca January 15 - 23, 2024
September 16 - 25, 2023 9 Days - 14 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 5 Dinners
Lush forests and stunning waterfalls…rumbling volcanoes and
10 Days - 15 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 4 Dinners endless coastlines…Costa Rica is a paradise teeming with exotic
plants and incredible animals. Luxuriate at a resort for two nights at
From the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu to the floating islands of Lake
Playa Carrillo, Guanacaste, known for its breathtaking beauty and fine
Titicaca, the magical wonders of Peru are waiting behind every corner.
sandy beaches. Spend two nights in Monteverde’s lush cloud forest.
Take in Lima and see the historical side of the “City of Kings.” Explore
Experience the forest canopy on your choice of a hanging bridges
Andean art forms and the local way of life during your stay in the
nature walk or an exhilarating zip lining tour. Explore part of the 20,000
Sacred Valley. Delight in a home-hosted farm-to-table lunch at a local
acre nature preserve of Cano Negro on a riverboat adventure. Enjoy the
Quechua community. At Machu Picchu, spend a night at the base of
tranquil views of the Arenal Volcano from your hotel. Explore San Jose’s
the “Lost City of the Incas” and enjoy a culinary demonstration. Explore
Plaza de Cultura and view the magnificent National Theatre. You will
Cuzco, a city that blends Inca and Spanish colonial influences. Discover
find a slice of paradise and so much more.
the birthplace of the Incan Empire in Puno and Lake Titicaca. Meet the
indigenous Uros people of the floating islands on Lake Titicaca. Step • Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/
into the past as you explore mysterious ancient sites and immerse Champaign/Chicago transfers
yourself in the culture as you taste the country’s renowned cuisine. • Round-trip flights from Chicago
• Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/Champaign/Chicago transfers • Airport/hotel transfers on tour
• Round-trip flights from Chicago • Hotel accommodations
• Airport/hotel transfers on tour • Visit a Coffee Plantation, the
• Hotel accommodations Arenal Volcano and cruise Lake
• Visit Lima, Machu Picchu, Cuzco, Lake Titicaca and the Uros Floating Arenal
Islands • Explore the Monteverde Cloud
Forest
Cost per person:
Single: $4,799.00 Cost per person:
Double: $4,199.00 Single: $3,649.00
Triple: $4,169.00 Double: $2,949.00
*Book before February 16, 2023 and save $200 per person Triple: $2,919.00
*Save $50 per person when booked before July 15, 2023
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EUROPE
April 19 – 30, 2023
12 Days - 15 Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 3 Dinners
France ignite the senses on a journey to
romantic Paris, chromatic Provence and
the sparkling French Riviera. Relax during
extended stays in Paris, Aix-en-Provence
and Nice. Travel by high-speed train from
Paris to Provence to sample wines in a
Chateau and visit a farm for a cheese
tasting. Stroll the spectacular gardens of
the Villa Rothschild with their stunning
views of the Mediterranean. Cruise the
river Seine, learn perfume making, hunt for
truffles and explore charming villages and
gorgeous coastlines – this is the essence of
France.
• Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/
Chicago transfers
• Round-trip airfare from Chicago O’Hare
• Airport/hotel transfers on tour
• Hotel accommodations
• High speed TGV Train Ride
• Winery Tour in Chateau with wine
tasting
• Seine River Cruise
Cost per person:
Single: $6,399.00
Double: $5,199.00
Treasures of Europe
May 11 - 24, 2023
14 Days – 18 Meals: 12 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 5 Dinners
Set your sights on the European journey of a lifetime and discover all the must-sees of
England, France, Switzerland and Italy. See the incredible sites of London, from Buckingham
Palace to Big Ben. Take the Eurostar train to Paris – the “City of Lights” – and enjoy a panoramic
city tour before taking in breathtaking views from your dinner table aboard a Parisian river boat.
Board a high-speed train bound for Lucerne, the enchanting Swiss city on a cobalt lake and one
of Switzerland’s most beautiful places. In Venice, discover a floating city where iconic landmarks
of centuries-old history line canals dotted with gondolas. Tour Florence, the “Cradle of the
Renaissance,” and make a special visit to David – Michelangelo’s masterpiece. Finally, in Rome, bask
in cultural treasures and envelop yourself in the history in the “Eternal City,” which includes a visit to
the mythic Colosseum. Storied history, mouthwatering cuisine and iconic landscapes await.
• Round-trip East Peoria/Bloomington/Chicago transfers
• Round-trip airfare from Chicago
• London City Tour with a local guide
• Eurostar train from London to Paris
• Seine River Cruise
• Panoramic city tour of Paris
• Train from Paris to Zurich
• Cruise to the island of Murano
• Vineyard tour with wine tasting
• Visit the Galleria dell’Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s David
• Guided tour of Rome
Cost per person:
Single: $7,349.00
Double: $5,849.00
Triple: $5,799.00
Rates/dates subject to change based on availability at time of booking. 13Spain’s Classics
EUROPE
May 19 - 30, 2023
12 Days - 16 Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 4 Dinners
Embark on a Spanish adventure as you take in medieval architecture, idyllic landscapes
and delectable cuisine. Explore the wonders of the Prado Museum, one of Europe’s
greatest museums. See the Cathedral of Seville, the third largest in the world. Enjoy
reserved seating at a flamenco show and feel the passion of
this famous dance. Visit the exotic and expansive Alhambra
palace. Become part of an authentic “paella experience.” View
Antonio Gaudí’s architectural masterpieces, including a visit
to La Sagrada Familia. Explore Spain’s priceless treasures
of art, history and culture set against a backdrop of sunny
Mediterranean shores and grand mountain ranges.
• Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/Champaign/Chicago
transfers
• Round-trip flights from Chicago
• Airport/hotel transfers on tour
• Hotel accommodations
• Visit Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Granada, Valencia and
Barcelona
• Visit La Sagrada Familia with a local guide
• Tour the World-Famous Alhambra (UNESCO)
Cost per person:
Single: $5,699.00
Double: $4,899.00
Triple: $4,849.00
Highlights of Norway
August 4 - 12, 2023
9 Days - 12 Meals: 7 Breakfasts & 5 Dinners
Venture to a place where crashing ocean meets craggy mountains, forging the awe-
inspiring majesty of the Norwegian fjords. Start in Oslo, where ancient history greets
you at the famous Fram Museum. Journey on one of the world’s steepest train rides, the
legendary Flåm Railway, past rushing waterfalls, looming mountains, and picturesque
valleys. Relax in the Norwegian countryside, where
you’ll wake up amongst breathtaking mountain vistas
and fjords. Go deep into the heart of the fjord region
to the Briksdal Glacier. Cruise the crystal waters of the
Geirangerfjord. Walk the ancient streets of Bergen’s
trading port. From Oslo to Bergen, you’ll be awestruck by
the grandeur of Norway.
• Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/Champaign/Chicago
transfers
• Round-trip flights from Chicago
• Airport/hotel transfers on tour
• Hotel accommodations
• Visit Oslo, Sognefjord and Bergen
• Take a Geirangerfjord Cruise (UNESCO)
• Join a local guide and tour the Fram Museum
Cost per person:
Single: $5,599.00
Double: $4,899.00
*Book before February 5, 2023 and save
$150 per person
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EUROPE
with Amanda
September 20 – 29, 2023
10 Days – 18 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 7 Dinners
Enjoy guided tours in Pisa and Florence and visit the Accademia Gallery in Florence
and see Michelangelo’s David. See the iconic Leaning Tower in Pisa, visit the most
authentic pasta-making factory in Europe. Discover secrets of Italian cuisine during an
included cooking class. Enjoy local wine-tasting in the Tuscan countryside and explore
the picturesque Cinque Terre region. Cruise to Portofino and Santa Margherita on the
famed Italian Riviera. This trip is hosted by Amanda
Schott with Peoria Charter Travel.
• Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/Chicago transfers
• Round-trip airfare from Chicago
• Guided tours in Pisa and Florence
• Visit the Accademia Gallery in Florence and see
Michelangelo’s David
• See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
• Visit the most authentic pasta-making factory in
Europe
• Italian cooking class
• Explore the picturesque Cinque Terre region
• Local wine tasting in the Tuscan countryside
• Cruise to Portofino and Santa Margherita on the Italian Riviera
Cost per person:
Single: $4,648.00
Double: $4,099.00
Discovery of Croatia & Slovenia
October 1 - 13, 2023
13 Days – 18 Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 6 Dinners
Travel to four countries: Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, and Austria. Admire the
longest and deepest fjord in southern Europe, taste local wine in a cozy village
experience natural beauty and discover
charming towns on guided walking tours
during the 13-day tour with Mayflower
Cruises & Tours.
• Round-trip East Peoria/Bloomington/
Chicago transfer
• Round-trip airfare from Chicago
• Hotel accommodations
• Taste local wine in a cozy village
• Explore Bled Castle
• Lean about the regal history of Vienna
• Mayflower Tour Manager
Cost per person:
Single: $6,498.00
Double: $5,199.00
Rates/dates subject to change based on availability at time of booking. 15Exploring Britain & Ireland
EUROPE
October 1 - 15, 2023
15 Days – 20 Meals: 13 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 6 Dinners
Travel to some of the world’s most magnificent cities and through the magical countryside
of Britain and Ireland. This comprehensive journey takes you through rolling farmland and
across the Irish Sea, through England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Marvel at the mystery
of Stonehenge. Experience a traditional afternoon tea in London. Be mesmerized by the
breathtaking landscapes of Ireland’s Ring of Kerry, the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders,
and the medieval “shambles” of York. Admire the ancient Roman ruins in elegant Bath. Get
acquainted with Britain’s pageantry in the royal
cities of Edinburgh and London.
• Round-trip airfare from Chicago O’Hare
• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers
• Hotel accommodations
• Visit England, Scotland, Ireland & Wales
• Visit iconic cities such as Edinburgh, London,
& Dublin
• Take a jaunting car ride
• Travel along the Ring of Kerry
• Cross the Irish Sea on a ferry from Wales to
Ireland
• Visit Stonehenge
Cost per person:
Single: $7,049.00
Double: $5,649.00
Triple: $5,599.00
*Book before April 2, 2023 and save $150 per person
Rome & the Amalfi Coast
October 15 – 24, 2023
10 Days – 13 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 3 Dinners
From the legendary Colosseum to the rocky cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, take in the
best of southern Italy. Uncover Classic Rome’s myriad treasures and embark on an
in-depth guided visit of the spectacular Colosseum. Explore the breathtaking scenery
of Italy’s coastline, from the dramatic beauty of the Amalfi Coast to the charms of
seaside Sorrento. Visit the renowned monastery of Montecassino. Discover Pompeii’s
ruins. Stop at a local winery at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, learn how mozzarella
cheese is made, and sip on some real-deal limoncello. From 2 of Italy’s most beloved locales,
experience the country’s renowned food, culture, history, and landscapes.
• Round-trip airfare from O’Hare
• Hotel accommodations
• Professional Tour Manager
• Guided tour of Classical Rome
• Optional tour of the Vatican City & St Peter’s Basilica
• Visit the Benedictine monastery of Monetecassino
• Explore Sorrento
• Drive along the stunning Amalfi Coast
• Sample local specialties at a family-owned
limoncello factory
• Explore the ruins of Pompeii
Cost per person:
Single: $5,399.00
Double: $4,599.00
Triple: $4,549.00
*Book before April 16, 2023 and save $100 per person
16 www.peoriachartertravel.comSpotlight on the All Around Iceland with
EUROPE
French Riviera Donna Day
October 19 - 27, 2023 November 2 - 9, 2023
9 Days - 12 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 3 Dinners 8 Days - 11 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
Uncover the chic resorts, sun-soaked beaches and elegant allure that Join Donna Day as we depart for beautiful Iceland for 8 wonderful days
attracts the rich and famous to the exquisite French Riviera. Unpack exploring this area. We motorcoach to Chicago O’Hare airport where
for a leisurely multi-night stay, embracing the luxury and breathtaking we’ll board our flight to Iceland. Some of the hightlights are: Botanical
beauty of the French Riviera, or Côte d’Azur. Spend time in the fairy- Gardens, Whale Watching, The Dark Castles, many Fjord visits, Europe’s
tale principality of Monaco. Discover the opulence of Villa Ephrussi de largest National Park, Diamond Beach, photo stop at the Blue Lagoon
Rothschild and Gardens. Get a glimpse into the lives of the rich and and much, much more. Don’t miss out on this fantastic tour, call us and
famous in Cannes. Watch artisans create fragrant perfumes. Enjoy reserve today!
leisure time to explore on your own. It’s time you lived a little bit of the
• RT Transfers to / from Chicago O’Hare
good life.
• Airfare from / to Chicago O’Hare / Reykjavik, Iceland
• Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/Champaign/Chicago transfers • Visit the Turf Church
• Round-trip flights from Chicago • Scenic journey to Akureyri
• Airport/hotel transfers on tour • Explore Akureyri, visit Botanical Gardens or Whale Watch for an
• Hotel accommodations add’l fee
• Travel along the Corniche coastal road to the Principality of Monaco • Several stops in Iceland are visited
• Learn the secrets of perfume making • The Dark Castles
• Journey to Cannes and rub elbows with Europe’s elite • Walk on famous Diamond Beach
• Visit Europe’s largest National
Cost per person: Park - Skaftafell
Single: $4,399.00 • See a geyser
Double: $3,699.00 • See Blue Lagoon
Triple: $3,669.00
*Book before April 20, Cost per person:
2023 and save $50 per Single: $5,000.00
person Double: $4,320.00
Irish Splendor
March 14 – 21, 2024
8 Days – 9 Meals: 6 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners
Savor a true taste of “Irish Splendor.” Explore the historical city of Dublin
including a tour of medieval Christ Church Cathedral and its imposing
crypt. Gaze upon the historic Rock of Cashel. Kiss the Blarney Stone
at Blarney Castle. Explore the spectacular Dingle Peninsula and drive
the Slea Head road for majestic coastal views. Meet a local family and
enjoy tea and scones at their farm. Stand in awe on the Cliffs of Moher.
Spend the night in a stately castle and relax by a roaring peat fire. Sip
on the “Water of Life” at a whiskey distillery. From Dublin’s charming
Grafton Street to the breathtaking sights of County Kerry, gaze across
the countryside and culture of Ireland.
• Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/Champaign/Chicago transfers
• Round-trip flights from Chicago
• Airport/hotel transfers on tour
• Hotel accommodations
• Visit the Blarney Castle & Cliffs of Moher
• Stay one night in a beautiful castle
• Spend St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland
Cost per person:
Single: $3,749.00
Double: $3,249.00
Triple: $3,219.00
*Book before September 15, 2023 and save
$150 per person
Rates/dates subject to change based on availability at time of booking. 17London & Paris ~ Travel with Amanda Schott
EUROPE
April 24 – May 2, 2024
9 Days - 10 Meals: 7 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners
From cosmopolitan London to romantic Paris, cross the English Channel
via train and take in the best of these iconic cities. See Trafalgar Square, the
Tower of London and Big Ben. Personalize your trip to London by choosing to
visit either St Paul’s Cathedral or Shakespeare’s Globe. Savor a thrilling dinner
and cabaret show at the Paradis Latin theatre. Dine at the Eiffel Tower and
cruise the River Seine at night. Enjoy a leisurely-paced exploration with plenty
of time to discover the culture on your own. Hosted by Amanda Schott with
Peoria Charter Travel.
• Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/Champaign/Chicago transfers
• Round-trip flights from Chicago
• Airport/hotel transfers on tour
• Hotel accommodations including
3-nights in London and 4-nights in
Paris
• Eurostar Train between London &
Paris
• Dinner at the breathtaking and
iconic Eiffel Tower
• See Big Ben, Buckingham Palace,
Covent Garden, Arc de Triomphe
and more!
Cost per person:
Single: $5,199.00
Double: $4,399.00
Triple: $4,369.00
Essence of Thailand ~ Travel with Amanda Schott
October 26 – November 10, 2023
AFRICA, ASIA & AUSTRALIA
16 Days – 24 Meals: 14 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 4 Dinners
Delve into a land where bustling modern cities, ornate ancient temples, and
stunning jungle beaches coexist. Discover the busy metropolitan roads of
Bangkok by tuk tuk. Nosh on perfectly balanced street food. See intricate
colored tiles and golden statues at Buddhist shrines. Explore the melting pot
of culture and bright, eccentric Sino-Portuguese architecture in Phuket’s Old
Town. Relax at pure white sandy beaches overlooking turquoise waters beside
verdant green jungles. Uncover the beautifully
balanced mosaic of old and new, metropolitan,
rural, and coastal in Thailand.
• Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/Champaign/
Chicago Transfers
• Round-trip airfare from Chicago/Flights within
Thailand
• Professional Tour Manager
• Visit Chiang Rai & Chiang Mai
• Elephant Experience in Chiang Mai
• Spend a free day in Phuket and explore this
tropical island
• Home-Hosted Meal
Cost per person:
Single: $5,949.00
Double: $5,249.00
*Book before April 27, 2023 and save
$250 per person
18 www.peoriachartertravel.comSensations of Lyon & Steam Boating on the
EUROPEAN & US RIVER CRUISES
Provence River Cruise American Duchess
May 12 – 23, 2023 July 15 - 24, 2023
12 Days – 23 Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 10 Days – 24 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 9 Dinners
7 Dinners
Experience the grand old days of river cruising aboard the majestic
Enjoy a three-night hotel stay in Nice, France, with touring in Nice and American Duchess. Enjoy overnights in Louisville, Kentucky and
Monte Carlo. Take a seven-night cruise through southern France and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Enjoy seven glorious days cruising the Ohio
enjoy first-class service by an English-speaking crew. All meals included River aboard one of the nation’s finest paddle wheel steamboats, the
on-board with a variety of international cuisine and complimentary American Duchess while exploring the towns that made the river
regional wines, beer and soft drinks accompany on-board lunches and famous.
dinners.
• Round-trip East Peoria/Bloomington/Chicago transfer
• Round-trip East Peoria/Bloomington/Chicago transfers
• Round-trip airfare from Chicago
• Round-trip flights from Chicago
• Hotel accommodations (2-nights) and cruise accommodations
• Three-night hotel stay in Nice, France
(7-nights)
• Touring in Nice and Monte Carlo
• Visit Churchill Downs, including the Derby Museum, racetrack and
• Seven-night cruise through southern France
horse stalls
• Shore excursions with English-speaking guides
• Call at Madison, IN, Maysville, KY, Marietta, OH
• Complimentary regional wines, beer & soft drinks accompany on-
• Spend one night in Louisville and one night in Pittsburgh
board lunches & dinners
• Mayflower Tour Manager
• All tipping and gratuities during your cruise
• Complimentary WiFi on-board the ship
Cost per person:
• Complimentary bicycles on-board for use ashore
Interior Stateroom Single: $6,578.00
Cost per person based on double occupancy: Interior Stateroom Double: $4,219.00
Emerald Stateroom: $6,285.00 Veranda Suite W/Balcony Single: $10,878.00
Panorama Balcony Suite: $6,965.00 Veranda Suite W/Balcony Double: $6,829.00
Grand Balcony Suite: $7,999.00
*$1,400 per person saving on airfare if
booked by April 30, 2022
Cruising the Danube to the Black Sea
Travel with Marci McCarrey
September 11 - 23, 2023
13 Days – 32 Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches & 11 Dinners
Experience the Danube River’s wonders from sparkling Vienna and Budapest to the
Black Sea on a 10-night river cruise exploring 7 different countries. Explore Austria,
Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania as you traverse 1,200 miles
of the magical Danube. Travel through the iconic Iron Gates passage. Experience
ancient Constanta and the breathtaking Danube Delta, a
UNESCO World Heritage site. Immerse yourself in Croatia’s
Kopacki Rit Nature Park. Indulge in unlimited wine with
dinners on-board your cruise. Sample culinary delicacies,
immerse yourself in ancient history and soak in natural
wonders from your 4-star ship.
• Round-trip Peoria/Bloomington/Champaign/Chicago
transfers
• Round-trip flights from Chicago
• Airport/hotel/pier transfers on tour
• 1-night Hotel Accommodations
• 10-nights Accommodations on the river cruise ship
• Guided Tours of Bratslava, Budapest, Vukovar & Belgrade
• Cruise through the “Iron Gates
Cost per person:
Lower Outside Cabin Rates Double: $5,998.00
Middle Outside Cabin Rates Double: $6,648.00
Upper Outside Cabin Rates Double: $7,498.00
Suite Cabin Rate Double: $9,998.00
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