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2018 TOUR CATALOG
WELCOME T O MIL L ER All of us at Miller Transportation would like to THANK YOU for your continued support by traveling with us. We
have the BEST customers out there! 2017 was an amazing year as we celebrated our 80th anniversary and we are
looking forward to 2018. We have added 6 New Prevost Motorcoaches to our existing fleet of 100 motorcoaches.
The new coaches offer enjoyable features, such as, extra leg room, cup holders, foot rests and USB/Receptacle
outlets at each seat.
With a combination of over 50 years’ experience in the Tour and Travel Industry, our Tour & Travel Specialists are
among the best in the business. We have worked hard to provide you an assortment of travel packages within
this catalog – vacations, cruises, casino trips, and one-day adventures. All travel is arranged with YOU in mind.
We have taken customer feedback and added top-rated attractions to ensure a perfect trip. Yearly, we attend the
ABA Marketplace in January to network with hundreds of suppliers across the nation and gain insight on how to
provide the best possible experience on our tours.
Safety ALWAYS comes first at Miller Transportation. We are proud to exceed Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration requirements. A safe trip is our professional drivers’ main goal.
Your TOUR EXPERIENCE is our priority when developing our travel vacations. We have tailored our tours with
this detail in mind. We have focused more attention on truly experiencing the destinations. We are excited to
have a Southern Gardens & Charms Charleston tour in the Summer and Fall as Charleston has been voted #1
Best U.S. City since 2011. We have revised our Niagara Falls, Washington DC, Western Adventure, Cape Cod and
New England Fall Foliage tours to give you a better experience with more tour options. We are offering more
options on each multi-day tour. And our one-day adventures are a great way to escape on a short trip with lots
of activities included.
We may be more expensive than the competition, but that is because we offer premium tours, with the best hotel
accommodations, the most exciting attractions and the most delicious food options for every tour.
We wish you a wonderful 2018 and look forward to seeing you on one of our vacations!
“Thank you for making our visit to other
places run smoother without stress or
complications. Hope I can plan a longer
trip in the future.”
Roz, Kim,
Betty, & Jo
- Tour & Travel
Specialists
Table of
CONTENTS
2018 TOURS
APRIL 15 Branson Showtime
3 Spring Break in Washington DC 16 Niagara Falls - Discover The Wonder - Canadian Getaway
4 Thunder Over Louisville 16 Jesus / Gettysburg / The Amish Country
5 San Antonio Fiesta Days
OCTOBER
MAY 17 New England Fall Foliage
4 Jesus / Gettysburg / The Amish Country 18 Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
6 Southern Gardens & Charms of Charleston 18 Dolly Parton's Tour of Many Color
7 New Mexico - Land of Enchantment 19 Southern Gardens & Charms in Charleston
JUNE NOVEMBER
8 Summer on Cape Cod, MA 20 Western Caribbean Cruise
9 Niagara Falls - Discover The Wonder - Canadian Getaway 21 Branson featuring Daniel O'Donnell
9 Chicago- My Kind of Town 21 Ozark Mountain Christmas
10 Mackinac Island 22 Biltmore Christmas
10 Branson Showtime 22 Biltmore Christmas Week Day Super Saver
23 Gaylord Country Christmas
JULY
11 Mackinac Island Lighthouse Cruise
11 Niagara Falls - Discover The Wonder - Canadian Getaway DECEMBER
12 Mountain West Adventure 23 Gaylord Country Christmas
13 Our Nation's Capital 24 Miller Express Chicago Christmas Shopping
22 Biltmore Christmas
AUGUST 25 New Year's in Pigeon Forge
13 Branson Showtime 25 Branson New Year's Extravaganza
14 Mackinac Island 25 New Year's in Nashville
SEPTEMBER 2019 TOURS
14 Best of Mackinac Island 26 Florida Winter Escape
15 Cape Cod Delight
GROUP SERVICES | 2
ONE DAY GETAWAYS | 27
Check out our website
www.millertransportation.com 2017 CASINO TRIPS | 31
to sign up for tours and to POLICIES | 32-34
receive more information!
PICK UP POINTS | 35
GROUP SERVICES Le t Mi l l er T ransportation T ak e
Yo ur G roup P laces!
Miller Transportation loves Group Leaders! We accommodate groups of any
size and help to customize trips specific to your group’s desires. We can
create a new tour or you may choose a destination from the catalog.
HOW WE’RE DIFFERENT:
Miller Transportation customizes your tour and finalizes every details for you.
Miller Transportation wants to meet your group and share ideas. Invite us to meetings!
Miller Transportation helps implement marketing for your trip through social media.
Miller Transportation gives you the personal attention needed to create an exciting tour.
WE MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU:
You will define your group needs, then Miller Transportation will arrange all your reservations.
You will receive an itinerary highlighting EVERY DETAIL of your tour.
You will be offered tips on how to conduct and promote a successful trip.
Group leaders may receive special incentives.
Our Tour Department is waiting for YOU - call today and join us on an adventure!
Large Groups (30 or more passengers)
• May select your own date and destination
• Qualify for complimentary tours
• May select their departure / return location Get ready for your group
adventure with the support of
Small Groups (Less than 30 passengers)
• May select any of the tours listed in the catalog Miller Transportation!
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• May receive incentives for adding-on to tours
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A P R I L 20 1 8 T O U R S
TOUR COST: Tour #81723
Double: $744
Triple: $663 Spring Break in Washington DC
Quad: $622
Single: $988 Cherry Blossom Festival
5 days | April 2- April 6, 2018
Join us for Spring Break 2018 during the National Cherry Blossom Festival in DC. We have revised our DC itineraries
to include even more than ever before. New for 2018, we will have a GUIDED TOUR (by a licensed tour guide) of the
U.S. Capitol and the White House Grounds. Back by popular demand…the Spirit of Washington Cherry Blossom Dinner
Cruise, that offers some of the BEST views of DC. The dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of Washington was ranked #1 by our
customers that traveled to DC with us in 2017. This trip is great for families, grandparents and grandchildren or anyone
wanting to enjoy the Cherry Blossom Festival this spring. When choosing what company to take you to DC, the answer
is simple….Miller Transportation. There are many things that separate the BEST from the rest. We have a licensed DC
tour guide for a full day and evening that will share entertaining stories and historical information. New, in 2018 we have
arranged a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol. We can’t leave DC without visiting George Washington’s beloved Mt.Vernon,
one of the most iconic 18th-century homes in America. We may not be the “cheapest”, but we are confident that we
offer the BEST package to DC with the BEST attractions to provide you with a DC Tour experience of a lifetime. 5 meals
included!
Monday, April 2
We will depart Louisville this morning and travel to Morehead, KY for our morning break and on to Tamarack- The Best of West Virginia for
lunch. We will arrive in Harrisonburg, VA to overnight at the Fairfield Inn.
Tuesday, April 3—breakfast included at the hotel
We will depart the hotel this morning and travel to Washington, DC. Upon arriving in DC we will have a licensed tour guide join us for a step
on guided tour of the city. We will visit the Monuments, White House Grounds, and more! Exclusive for our group, we will have a guided
tour of the U.S. Capitol. This evening experience the beauty of our Washington Monuments with a guided tour in the moonlight. We will
spend the next 2 nights at the Courtyard by Marriott. We will check-in to the hotel with time to enjoy the indoor pool!!
Wednesday, April 4 -- full American breakfast at the hotel
Today we will have a full day of DC! We will begin our day with a tour of Arlington Cemetery. Visit the graves of President Kennedy and
Robert Kennedy. Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We will make a picture stop at Iwo Jima
Memorial. We will have a guided tour of the Kennedy Center. This afternoon you will have a choice to visit the United States Holocaust
Memorial Museum, a living memorial to the Holocaust OR the newly opened Museum of the Bible. Tonight could possibly be the highlight
of the tour, a three hour – Cherry Blossom Festival Dinner Cruise aboard the Spirit of Washington. Enjoy the best views of the Washington
Monuments, National Harbor, Old Town Alexandria and other iconic D.C. sights. A delicious dinner buffet with freshly prepared entrees,
salads and desserts and a live DJ. (Rated the #1 attraction on our DC tours in 2017!!)
Thursday, April 5 –full American breakfast at the hotel
This morning we depart the hotel and will visit the Smithsonian Museums, to tour
on your own. We will depart at 12 noon and travel to Mt.Vernon, one of the
nation’s most beloved historic sites. Upon arrival enjoy lunch in the food
court or the Restaurant. Visit the Gardens, Museum, Farm, The Tombs
and Historic Trades. Mt Vernon offers a glimpse into 18th century
plantation life through beautiful gardens and grounds honoring
George Washington’s legacy and life. We will have a guided tour
of the Mansion at 3:45 pm – Home of George Washington, an
American landmark and an enduring tribute to the Father of
Our Country. We will depart Mt.Vernon after our Mansion
Tour and travel to Manassas for dinner before arriving in
Harrisonburg, VA to overnight.
Friday, April 6 –breakfast included at hotel
We will make our return trip home stopping for lunch and
breaks en-route. We will arrive home at approximately
6:00 pm with fond memories of our DC tour in 2018 for
the Cherry Blossoms that will last a lifetime.
“I felt I was in safe hands & the
trip was very well organized &
educational. I would certainly
travel with you again!”
- Nancy Lesmeister
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Tour #77636
Thunder Over Louisville
Louisville, KY
April 21, 2018
$165 per person
Join Miller Transportation for the official kick-off of the 2018 Kentucky Derby
Festival and the unofficial beginning of Spring- Thunder Over Louisville, on
board the Belle of Cincinnati.
Includes deluxe motorcoach transportation, Hors d’oeuvres, full dinner buffet, cash
bar available AND the best seat for the largest pyrotechnic display in North America.
Please Note: Boat will depart New Albany and head upriver through McAlpine Lock.
Once through the lock, we are at the discretion of the United States Coast Guard, FAA ,
and local law enforcement. Depending on situations outside of BB Riverboats' control, there
is a possibility that the boat will not be allowed to cruise above the Portland Canal and through the
downtown area before the fireworks. In that case, we will assume our fireworks viewing position at the top
end of the canal for the duration of the night. This does NOT include the air show!
Departs: 4:00 pm Baymont Inn (Fern Valley) Enjoy the fireworks on the
4:30 pm Breckenridge Inn (behind hotel by tennis courts)
Returns: Approximately midnight Belle of Cincinnati!
Tour #82290 TOUR COST:
Double: $789
Jesus / Gettysburg / The Amish Country Triple: $759
Quad: $729
5 days | May 14- 18, 2018 Single: $989
Monday – May 14, 2018
This morning we will depart Louisville and travel to Pennsylvania for our
overnight stay.
Tuesday – May 15, 2018—complimentary full hot breakfast at hotel
Rise and shine!! This morning we travel to Gettysburg where we will tour
the battlefield with a licensed guide and learn about the largest battle ever
fought on American soil. On our way to Lancaster, we will stop at the
“Sweetest Place on Earth”, Hershey’s Chocolate World for some chocolate
tasting, sightseeing and historical entertainment. A delicious Amish dinner is included upon arriving in Amish Country!! We will overnight the
next 2 nights in Lancaster.
Wednesday – May 16, 2018---complimentary breakfast at hotel
This morning we meet our local guide as we begin a day of sightseeing in the Pennsylvania Amish country. Travel back in time to an era when life
was simpler and lived at a slower pace. We venture out onto the Roads Less Traveled through the heart of the Amish Farmlands. We will visit
the Amish Quilt & Craft Shop located right on an Amish Farm. Visit Kitchen Kettle Village for lunch (on our own) and have time to stroll through
their village of 42 shops and restaurants. This afternoon is the main event … at the Sight & Sound Theatre, where we will experience the greatest
rescue story of all time! Jesus is the action-packed musical stage adventure that takes you on a miraculous journey alongside the most famous
person to ever walk the earth, and the everyday people whose lives he changed forever. A PA Dutch dinner is included tonight.
Thursday – May 17, 2018—complimentary breakfast at hotel
We still have more to explore in Amish country. This morning we will tour Lititz, PA – Lancaster County’s Sweet Spot, a stunning cultural melting
pot of historic country charm and sophisticated urban flair. Next we stop at Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, the first commercial pretzel bakery in
America. We can’t leave Lititz without stopping at Wilbur’s Chocolate Store, a one stop shop to pick up that perfect gift for every occasion.
Before we head out of town, we will visit Elva’s Studio for a presentation reviving the old art of chalk talk, a fun and inspiring event you’ll never
forget. You have to see it to believe!! Late this evening, we travel to New Stanton, PA to overnight.
Friday – May 18, 2018—complimentary breakfast at hotel
This morning we will check out of the hotel and make our way back home arriving this evening.
6 meals included!
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TOUR COST: Tour #76741
Double: $1149
Triple: $1119 Fiesta Days
Quad: $1089
Single: $1569
San Antonio, TX
8 days | April 23- April 30, 2018
Monday, April 23
Travel in style with Miller Transportation in a Deluxe Motorcoach with extended legroom for your travel comfort. This morning we will travel
to Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas. Our morning break will be in Bowling Green, KY with lunch included at Casey Jones, voted Jackson's
Best Buffet and Best Southern Cookin' in The Jackson by Sun Readers' Choice Awards! This evening we will arrive in Little Rock, AR, our
overnight destination.
Tuesday, April 24- breakfast included at hotel
Today we are Dallas bound, the second largest city in the great state of Texas. We will have lunch (on your own) at the Dallas Farmer’s Market,
a 26,000 square foot food hall and artisanal vendor market containing four anchor restaurants, a mixture of local specialty foods and much
more, while taking in a view of the beautiful Dallas skyline. After lunch, we will discover history at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.
Learn about the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy at the most visited historic site in North Texas. Overnight accommodations
are in Mesquite, TX, right outside of Dallas.
Wednesday, April 25 - breakfast included at hotel
This morning’s adventure is the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum. The Texas Ranger is one of the most cherished symbols of the Lone Star
State. Next, we explore the Magnolia Market at the Silo’s, owned by Chip & Joanna Gaines, host of the HGTV’s Fixer Upper. There’s a little
something for everyone at the Magnolia Market- shopping, games, the garden and lots of food choices. The Market itself is staged and set up
with one goal in mind: to inspire you to own the space you’re in. Our travels continue to the highlight of our tour… San Antonio Texas! We
will spend the next 3 nights at the in downtown San Antonio at the LaQuinta Inn & Suites - San Antonio Riverwalk located at the walkway to
the River Walk—awesome property AND location!!
Thursday - April 26 - Free Brightside Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast we set out for sightseeing and adventure with a step on guided tour of San Antonio. Enjoy the sights and flavors of old Mexico
at Historic Market Square, a favorite of locals and tourists. History comes to life as we view Alamo: The Price of Freedom at the IMAX. We
will also visit the Alamo (audio tour included) – the mission, the battle, the legend! Today the Alamo is the heart of San Antonio and it is Texas’
most visited historic landmark. This afternoon be ready for a one-of-a-kind San Antonio experience on the all new GO RIO Cruises – brand new
in 2018. This evening is leisure to stroll the riverwalk and have dinner on own.
Friday, April 27- Free Brightside Breakfast at the hotel
Parade Day and free time to enjoy Fiesta Days & the Riverwalk
Today is leisure for your enjoyment of Fiesta Days. We have reserved seats for the 2018 Battle of The Flowers parade. The parade theme this
year is “300 Timeless Treasures.”
Saturday, April 28 – Free Brightside Breakfast at the hotel
We say good-bye to San Antonio, a historic city of Texas. Our travels takes us to Houston, Texas stopping at the Houston Space Center.
Be inspired by the wonders of space exploration and go behind-the-scenes of America’s exciting space program. Take a 90 minute NASA
Tram Tour, go behind-the-scenes at NASA Johnson Space Center. You will tour Rocket Park, home of the Saturn V rocket, which is the
most powerful rocket ever built. This evening we overnight in Houston, TX at the Drury Inn & Suites. Enjoy their complimentary 5:30-7:00
Kickback, featuring a rotating menu of hot food, beer, wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks. Popcorn and soft drinks are served until 10 PM.
Sunday, April 29- hot breakfast included at hotel
Today we journey along I-10 through Houston and Baton Rouge as we make our
way to Meridian, MS. We will overnight at the Drury Inn & Suites. Enjoy their
complimentary 5:30-7:00 Kickback, featuring a rotating menu of hot food,
beer, wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks. Popcorn and soft drinks are served
until 10 PM.
Monday, April 30—hot breakfast included at hotel
A hot breakfast is available this morning including, Belgian waffles, scrambled
eggs, biscuits & gravy, sausage and more. Relax and enjoy the scenery as we head
back to the homestead with fun memories of the 2018 Fiesta Days in San Antonio
and new travel friends!
3 nights on the Riverwalk!
10 meals included!
Reserved seating for the Battle of
the Flowers Parade
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MAY 2018 TOURS Tour #90550 TOUR COST:
Double: $1318
Southern Gardens and Charms in Charleston Triple: $1289
Quad: $1259
6 days | May 20-25, 2018 Single: $1729
Join us for this 5-Star tour to beautiful Charleston, SC and find out why it’s been named the top city in the US by Travel + Leisure
Magazine (since 2011) AND BEST CITY IN THE WORLD IN 2016. This tour is designed to truly experience Charleston’s rich history,
historic architecture, unique culinary experiences and creative cultures. Spend 3 nights at the beautiful Hilton Garden Inn located in
North Charleston! The dining experiences included in this tour are all unique and give you a taste of flavors to savor from this city.
Every dinner is an event in itself. This tour has it ALL. 10 meals included!!
Sunday - May 20, 2018
We will depart this morning for our Southern Garden tour. We will visit Biltmore Estate (audio tour included) this afternoon with time
to explore Antler Hill Village and their famous Biltmore Winery. Take time to stroll acres of formal and informal gardens designed by
America’s foremost landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. We will overnight in Asheville, NC.
Monday - May 21, 2018—breakfast included at hotel -- Welcome to the South y’all!!
We will depart the hotel this morning and travel to beautiful Charleston. We will arrive in time for lunch and shopping at the Old City
Market – Charleston’s #1 most visited attraction, also one of the nation’s oldest public markets and the cultural heart of Charleston. Dinner
is included this evening at the famous Charleston Crab House. We will overnight the next 3 nights at the Hilton Garden Inn.
Tuesday - May 22, 2018—breakfast included at hotel
After breakfast we will get the true low-country experience at Magnolia Plantation and Magnolia Gardens, one of “America’s Most Beautiful
Gardens” (Travel + Leisure Magazine) and is the only garden honored with this distinction in the State of South Carolina. Experience history
and wildlife on the tram tour of the plantations wetlands, lakes, forest, and marshes. Naturalist guides help you spot alligators, turtles
and more in native habitats. Enjoy a boxed lunch included at Magnolia Gardens. Next, we visit Charleston Tea Plantation, America’s
only working tea plantation. We will tour the factory and take a narrated trolley ride through the fields. Enjoy some fresh iced tea while
browsing their amazing gift shop. This evening we travel to Patriot’s Point, home of the USS Yorktown, where we will board the Spirit of
Carolina for their dinner cruise, a four course dinner made to order using fresh local ingredients. We cruise Charleston’s Harbor, past Fort
Sumter, along the Battery and beneath Ravenel Bridge by moonlight while enjoying entertainment from live and local musicians, a truly
magical night. (dress code is “Resort Casual”)
Wednesday - May 23, 2018 --breakfast included at hotel
This morning we depart the hotel for a Historic Charleston tour full of 300 years of history
and numerous local landmarks including the Battery Park, Fort Sumter, Charleston
Harbor, Rainbow Row, and the Citadel, just to name a few. The highlight of
this outing will be a visit to the Joseph Manigault House, considered one
of the finest examples of Adamesque Architecture in the country. The
tour will end at Old City Market, where you will have time for lunch.
After lunch, we will enjoy the sights of Charleston the way your
ancestors did, aboard a horse-drawn carriage. This evening,
enjoy a dining experience at the Upper Level at Magnolias, an
extraordinary dining experience in an elegant atmosphere.
Thursday - May 24, 2018—breakfast included at hotel
This morning we depart Charleston, but the fun isn’t
over yet. Our travels take us to the beautiful Smoky
Mountains. For our farewell dinner, we will become
part of the longest running feud in history and help
the Hatfield’s and McCoy’s (dinner show) try to
settle their differences mountain-style. We will
overnight in Pigeon Forge.
Friday - May 25, 2018—breakfast included
We will depart the hotel and travel to the outlets
in Pigeon Forge, departing after lunch for our
return trip home. We will stop at the Kentucky
Artisan Center in Berea for our afternoon break,
arriving home early this evening.
“Enjoyed meeting new
people and laughed A LOT!
- Great Job!” - Mary
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TOUR COST: Tour #89601
Double: $1589
Triple: $1539 New Mexico: Land of Enchantment
Quad: $1489
Single: $1969 10 days | May 26-June 4, 2018
9 Breakfasts & 1 Dinner
Saturday - May 26, 2018
Today we depart this morning for our adventure to the Land of Enchantment. We will stop for lunch near St. Louis. We will continue on to
Blue Springs, Missouri where we will overnight.
Sunday - May 27, 2018-- breakfast included at hotel
Today we head to the Old West Town of Dodge City, Kansas for lunch and a step on guided tour of the “beginning of our western adventures.”
We overnight this evening in Lamar, Colorado.
Monday - May 28, 2018--breakfast included at hotel
While crossing the beautiful Spanish Peaks of Western Colorado, we will get our first glimpses of Colorado. We will make a stop in LaVeta,
Colorado, for shopping time in this charming town and continue on to Cuchara, Colorado for lunch. Our afternoon travels take us on to the
beautiful Santa Fe where we will stay the next three nights at the Drury Inn and Suites in Santa Fe, an amazing location within walking distance
of the Plaza in downtown Santa Fe. There are many restaurants to choose from in walking distance of the hotel or take advantage of their
5:30 pm kickback each night until 7:30 pm consisting of a rotating menu of hot food and cold beverages. Also, free soft drinks and popcorn
in the lobby every night until 10:00 pm.
Tuesday - May 29, 2018-- hot breakfast included at hotel
This morning we board our trolley tour of downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico, the oldest capital city in the United States. We will tour Loretto
Chapel and see its mysterious staircase followed by lunch and shopping at Santa Fe Plaza- a National Historic Landmark, the center gathering
place in town. This afternoon we will visit the Georgia O’Keefe Museum.
Wednesday - May 30, 2018-- hot breakfast included at hotel
Taos Pueblo is our first stop today where we will learn about one of the oldest continuously inhabited pueblos in the southwest. After the
pueblo, we will stop for lunch in Taos, New Mexico and have time to browse some of the shops there. On our way back to the hotel, we will
stop at Rio Grande Gorge Bridge for pictures and a chance to purchase some Native American artisan jewelry.
Thursday - May 31, 2018-- hot breakfast included at hotel
It’s time to say goodbye to Santa Fe, but the fun isn’t over yet. We continue our adventures in Albuquerque, where you will see some of
nature’s more dramatic beauty unfold before your eyes, with a ride on the Sandia Peak Tramway- 2.7 miles of absolutely breathtaking terrain
and deep canyons. We will have time for lunch in Old Town Albuquerque before checking into our hotel. Browse the streets of Old Town
and discover unique handmade crafts. We will overnight at The Drury Inn & Suites in Albuquerque which includes their popular 5:30-7:00 pm
kick-back, a rotating menu of hot food and cold beverages. Stop by the lobby until 10 pm for free soft drinks and popcorn.
Friday - June 1, 2018-- hot breakfast included at hotel
Today we are headed for a fun morning at the UFO Museum in downtown Roswell, New Mexico. After lunch, we will visit Carlsbad Caverns
where a truly underground experience awaits us. We overnight in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Saturday - June 2, 2018--breakfast included at hotel
Good-bye New Mexico, Hello Texas! We will cross the line between New Mexico and
Texas today and head to stunning Palo Duro Canyon State Park to see, “Texas”-
the musical drama in a one of a kind outdoor amphitheatre in the second
largest canyon in America. A Chuck Wagon Dinner is included before the
show. We overnight at the Holiday Inn Express in Canyon, Texas.
Sunday - June 3, 2018--breakfast included at hotel
We bid farewell to Texas this morning and travel to Joplin,
Missouri to overnight at the Drury Inn & Suites in time for their
popular 5:30 pm kick-back, a rotating menu of hot food and
cold beverages. Stop by the lobby until 10 pm for free soft
drinks and popcorn.
Monday - June 4, 2018
We travel home today with lots of memories of the Land
of Enchantment.
“The attractions (were) very
beautiful & interesting. Everyone
involved did a fantastic job of
accommodating all of us.”
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J U N E 2 01 8 T O U R S Tour #85615 TOUR COST:
Double: $1319
Cape Cod Summer Escape Triple: $1289
Quad: $1249
8 days | June 8-15, 2018 Single: $1739
This tour is truly a Summer Escape that you will remember for years
to come! 3 nights at an award-winning Cape Cod Beach Resort,
Provincetown, a whale watch cruise OR sand dune tour, Martha’s
Vineyard, Nantucket, 10 meals & much more!!
Friday – June 8, 2018
This morning we depart Louisville for beautiful Cape Cod. We travel east out of Louisville through West Virginia and on into Pennsylvania,
where we will overnight in Chambersburg, PA.
Saturday-June 9, 2018 –breakfast included at hotel
We depart the hotel this morning and travel to Gettysburg, PA, where we will tour the battlefield with a licensed guide and learn about
the largest battle ever fought on American soil. The visitor’s center hosts the film, “A New Birth of Freedom” and the restored Gettysburg
Cyclorama, which depicts the final fury of Gettysburg – “Pickett’s Choice.” We will continue on to Sturbridge, MA to overnight.
Sunday – June 10, 2018 – breakfast included at hotel
We will travel to Boston this morning and meet a step-on guide for an informative city tour of Boston, including
The Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre, Old North Church, Harvard, Cambridge and Boston Common, just to name a few. Our lunch break
will be at the famous Quincy Market and we will have time to do shopping too! This afternoon we will stop for a picture break at Plymouth
Rock. We will visit the JFK Memorial before arriving at the oceanfront Red Jacket Resort, home for the next 3 nights on beautiful Cape
Cod, an award-winning Cape Cod Beach Resort.
Monday - June 11, 2018 –breakfast included at hotel
Today you will want your sunblock, sunglasses, good walking shoes and a camera for today’s adventure on the Cape.
We will travel Historic Route 6A, the Old King’s Hwy, and a scenic byway winding through centuries of Cape Cod history. View the Eastham
Windmill, a Cape Cod Lighthouse and visit Cape Cod National Seashore Visitors Center. Sand dunes and the ocean surround you as you
approach “Lands End”- PROVINCETOWN. We will have time to explore this quaint village and have lunch. This afternoon, choose between
a Whale Watching cruise and travel into the natural habitat of a diverse marine environment including birds that migrate here from all
over the atlantic, and fish use these shallow waters to feed. An onboard Naturalist will introduce you to everything that you see. OR YOU
MAY CHOOSE TO STAY ON DRY LAND, and enjoy a Sand Dune tour as you ride along the shoreline of the protected lands of the Cape Cod
National Seashore. Your guide will point out the “dune shacks” where famous artists and writers became inspired to create their art. We will
all meet up for dinner included this evening in Provincetown.
Tuesday - June 12, 2018 -- breakfast included at hotel
Our local guide will meet at the hotel and will escort the group to the HY LINE Docks for ticketing and boarding the high speed ferry to
the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Upon arrival, you will board a local bus for a sightseeing tour. You will learn
the history and lifestyles of the islanders as you pass through Vineyard Haven. There will be free
time for lunch and shopping in the historic whaling town of Edgartown. Complete your day
on the island in Oak Bluffs. Arrive back on mainland at 5:10 pm. OR YOU MAY CHOOSE
TO VISIT NANTUCKET: Your local guide will point out the restaurants, galleries, shops,
and museums that are within walking distance to the dock. You will have lunch on
your own and time for shopping. Admission is included on an ISLAND TOUR.
Arrive back on mainland at 5:10 pm to meet up with the other group and enjoy
a delicious LOBSTER DINNER. (other options available for those that do not
want lobster). After dinner, we will return to the Resort.
Wednesday - June 13, 2018 –breakfast included at hotel
We bid farewell to beautiful Cape Cod this morning and make our way to
Mystic, CT in time for lunch and shopping downtown. Late this afternoon,
we will check into the Great Cedar Hotel Foxwoods Resort in Mystic, CT.
Our package includes: $10.00 food credit OR Full Festival Buffet, $5.00
food credit OR Full Breakfast Buffet, $10.00 slot play AND A 20%
discount at any Foxwoods Gift Shop with a purchase of $25.00 or more.
Thursday - June 14, 2018 -- breakfast buffet included at hotel
This morning we depart Mystic and travel to Clinton, NJ for lunch. Our
afternoon travels take us to Bedford, PA where we overnight at the Fairfield
Inn & Suites.
Friday - June 15, 2018 --breakfast included at hotel
We depart this morning for our return trip home. You will have so many fond
memories of our Summer Escape 2018 in beautiful Cape Cod.
8TOUR COST: Tour #82346
Double: $689
Triple: $669 Niagara Falls-
Quad: $649
Single: $869 Discover the Wonder-
Canadian Getaway
4 days | June 11-14, 2018
For 2018, we have totally revised our itinerary to Niagara Falls to include all THE BEST of the BEST to
give you a Niagara Falls experience you won’t forget!! We have upgraded our hotel accommodations
and added the most top-rated attractions to give YOU the best Niagara Falls Adventure. 5 meals included!
YOU WILL NEED YOUR PASSPORT TO ENTER CANADA!!!
Monday – June 11, 2018
Relax and enjoy the ride through the rolling hills of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York before arriving in Niagara Falls, Canada where we will spend the
next three nights at the new Holiday Inn by the Falls, located just steps away from the Falls.
Tuesday - June 12, 2018—breakfast included at hotel
This morning we begin our Niagara Falls Adventure!! As we take a Journey Behind the Falls deep into the earth by way of scenic tunnels, you will feel
the power of the falls. Next, we travel into the mist of the mighty falls aboard the Hornblower Niagara Falls for an up close and personal Voyage to
the Falls. (poncho included). Lunch is included 775 feet above the falls in the Skylon Tower, the most famous restaurant in Niagara Falls. The best way
to see Niagara’s fascinating Whirlpool is from high overhead – aboard the world famous Niagara Whirlpool Aero Car. We will have a leisure evening.
Wednesday - June 13, 2018—breakfast included at hotel
This morning, a step on guide joins our group for an exciting tour of the Canadian Falls area. We begin at the 7-story high, surround sound IMAX
Theatre, depicting the history, the legend and the many daredevils who have tried to conquer these waters. Hear the roar of the falls and see the
mist rising from the river as we drive around Niagara. Our lunch break will be at Niagara on the Lake. This historic town captures attention with its
Georgian and Victorian-styled building, Waterfront Park and the surrounding fields of grapevines. While at Niagara on the Lake, for those interested,
we will attend a wine tasting at one of the wineries located here. Don’t forget to try their icewine, uniquely Canadian. We will have time for shopping
in this quaint area!! Our next stop will be the Floral Clock 40 feet wide with over 25, 000 plants. Tonight, we’ll enjoy an award winning musical feast
of Canadian food, fun and folklore, “Oh, Canada Eh?!” a musical celebration of Canada, performed in a rustic log cabin theatre.
Thursday - June 14, 2018—breakfast included at hotel
We depart this morning for our return trip home. Sit back and enjoy the scenery as we travel back to Louisville.
TOUR COST: Tour #85531
Double: $499
Triple: $479 Chicago- My Kind of Town
Quad: $469
Single: $599
Chicago, IL
3 days | June 13-15, 2018
Wednesday – June 13, 2018
Depart this morning for the Windy City of Chicago!! We will arrive in time for lunch at the Brain Food Court or Museum Cafe inside the Museum of Science
and Industry, the place where generations have been coming to see what’s next. Next on the agenda is the Skydeck Chicago , offering spectacular
views spanning 4 states, a one-stop Chicago experience full of interactive exhibits and…The Ledge, a glass balcony extending four feet outside the 103rd
floor of Willis Tower!! This evening, we will feast on a four-course dinner and cheer as gallant knights compete in daring tournament games, jousting
matches and sword fights at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. Our overnight accommodations for the next 2 nights is the beautiful Hyatt Place.
Thursday – June 14, 2018 – Hot breakfast included at hotel
Rise and shine! We have a full day of fun planned in the Windy City today!! We start our day at Shedd Aquarium, which offers us connections to the
whole aquatic world. There are 32,000 animals to meet and numerous Award-winning exhibits to explore. Our next stop is the Field Museum, one of
the largest museums in the world, with some of the most fascinating exhibits on world history and culture. Lunch is on your own before departing the
museum. After lunch, roll up your sleeves and let curiosity be your guide at the Adler Planetarium. This afternoon, we board a Wendella Sightseeing
Boat that will navigate through the heart of the city on all three branches of the Chicago River for a tour of this beautiful city.
Dinner is included this evening at Rainforest Café, a wild place to eat, where dinner is a true adventure.
Friday – June 15, 2018—Hot breakfast included at hotel
Famous Navy Pier for shopping and lunch before our return trip home.
This fun-filled summer getaway is a great trip for
Families, Grandparents & Grandchildren. It includes the
top attractions that showcases the Best of Chicago, plus
includes 2 breakfasts & 2 dinners!
9Tour #87353 TOUR COST:
Double: $669
Mackinac Island & Michigan’s Treasures Triple: $649
Quad: $619
4 days | June 19-22, 2018 Single: $849
Tuesday – June 19, 2018 6 meals included!
We will depart Louisville this morning and travel north to Indianapolis for a morning break.
We will continue on to Fort Wayne, IN for lunch. Our afternoon travels take us to Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, MI “Little Bavaria”.
The sights, sounds, and spirit of Christmas completely surround you at this amazing store, which is the size of one and half football fields, overflowing
with 50,000 trims and gifts. We will overnight in the quaint village of Frankenmuth at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott. After we check-in, a family style
chicken dinner awaits us at the world-famous Bavarian Inn Restaurant (included).
Wednesday – June 20, 2018--hot breakfast included at hotel
This morning we drive across one of the world’s most beautiful bridges, the Big MAC Bridge to St. Ignace where we will board our ferry to Mackinac
Island. Upon arrival, a real treat awaits us….the legendary Grand Luncheon Buffet, a distinct highlight of the Grand Hotel. After lunch, we will take
an Island Carriage Tour. The tour ends downtown. You may go to the hotel or visit the downtown shops. Our overnight accommodations are at the
beautiful Lakeview Hotel, located in the historic village. The rest of the day is free to explore the island!! You may stroll the shops, walk some of the
endless nature trails, or just enjoy the hotel. Don’t forget to pick up some Mackinac Island fudge. When you are ready to go to the hotel, let them know
that you are with the Miller Transportation group, and they will give you your room key.
Thursday – June 21, 2018--breakfast included at hotel
We depart the hotel to ferry back to St. Ignace. Today promises to be a fascinating adventure into the past at Castle Farms, a great destination with lush
gardens, model railroads and historic stone walls and towers. We will enjoy a guided tram tour of the farms and gardens. Don’t forget to visit the 1918
Museum full of memorabilia from the Great War. After our tour, we will be served a royal luncheon!! The fun isn’t over just yet!! After lunch, we will take
a guided tour of the Earl Young Mushroom Houses. You will marvel at the unique stone dwellings, cedar shake roofs and natural aesthetics, something
you have to see to believe. We will overnight in West Branch, MI.
Friday – June 22, 2018
Enjoy breakfast at the Lumber Jack Restaurant before our return trip home. We will arrive back in Louisville at approximately 6:00 PM.
Tour #86422 TOUR COST:
Double: $669
Branson Showtime Extravaganza Triple: $639
Quad: $619
4 days | June 19-22, 2018 Single: $779
Tuesday – June 19, 2018 5 top Branson shows & 7 meals
We depart Louisville for the Ozark Mountains. We will stop for lunch near St. Louis. Our travels
included
take us on to Ozark, Missouri for dinner at the world-famous Lambert’s Throwed Rolls Café.
We will overnight the next 3 nights at The Hotel Grand Victorian.
Wednesday – June 20, 2018 - Hot Breakfast included at hotel
Travel down memory lane to the 1950’s at the Clay Cooper Theatre this morning as we celebrate poodle skirts, sock hops, soda shops and teenage
love. Lunch is included today at Pickin Porch Grill and we will have time to shop at the Branson Craft Mall. This afternoon, we will attend The Hughes
Brothers Theatre for the performance “IT”, - with over 50 amazing singers, dancers and musicians combine their astonishing scope of talent to create
Branson’s Ultimate Entertainment Experience. Dinner is included at Black Oak Grill before our evening entertainment with Clay Cooper and his Country
Music Express.
Thursday – June 21, 2018 - Hot Breakfast included at hotel
This morning we will visit The Grand Village Shoppes for shopping in their over 20 unique shop's lining cobblestone streets. We will have lunch (on your
own) at the Village. This afternoon, we will attend the Sight & Sound Theatre for the performance of Samson- the original superhero! Dinner is included
before our evening entertainment at The Welk Resort Theatre performance of Million Dollar Quartet, the recording of an impromptu jam session of Elvis
Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash. Four legends, one jam session, an electrifying true story!!
Friday – June 22, 2018- Hot Breakfast included at hotel
This morning we depart Branson with fond memories and new friends! We arrive home this evening.
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10TOUR COST: Tour #87386
JULY 2018 TOURS
Double: $859
Triple: $829 Mackinac Island Lighthouse Cruise
Quad: $799
Single: $1029 7 meals included & 2 nights 5 days | July 10-14, 2018
on Mackinac Island!
Tuesday – July 10, 2018
We will depart Louisville this morning and travel north to Indianapolis for a morning break. We will continue on to Fort Wayne, IN for lunch. Our afternoon
travels take us to Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, MI “Little Bavaria”. The sights, sounds, and spirit of Christmas completely surround
you at this amazing store, which is the size of one and half football fields, overflowing with 50,000 trims and gifts. We will overnight in the quaint village of
Frankenmuth at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott. After we check-in, a family style chicken dinner awaits us at the world-famous Bavarian Inn Restaurant
(included).
Wednesday – July 11, 2018--hot breakfast included at hotel
We depart for Mackinac City where we board for our lighthouse cruise after lunch. Five Lake Michigan lighthouses and stunning coastline views of
Wilderness State Park are the hallmark attractions of the three-hour Westbound Cruise that will pass directly under the Mackinac Bridge. Expert guides
from the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association explain unique construction of lighthouses as you see the Mackinac Bridge, Old Mackinac Point
Light, White Shoal Light, Gray’s Reef Light, Waugoshance Light and St. Helena Light. A variety of snacks, beverages, sandwiches and candy are available
to purchase while on our cruise. After our cruise, we will board the ferry to Mackinac Island, where we will check into the beautiful Lakeview Hotel, located
in the heart of the historic village, (home for the next 2 nights).
Thursday – July 12, 2018--breakfast included at hotel
This morning we will explore the island on a Carriage Tour. The carriage will drop us off at the world famous Grand Hotel for their legendary Grand
Luncheon Buffet, a distinct highlight of the Grand Hotel. After lunch, we will board taxis for transportation to downtown Mackinac Island, where the
remainder of the day is free to enjoy this amazing island. You may stroll the shops, walk some of the endless nature trails, or just enjoy the hotel. Don’t
forget to pick up some famous Mackinac Island fudge!!
Friday – July 13, 2018--breakfast included at hotel
Today promises to be a fascinating adventure into the past at Castle Farms, a great destination with lush gardens, model railroads and historic stone walls
and towers. We will enjoy a guided tram tour of the farms and gardens before. Don’t forget to visit the 1918 Museum full of memorabilia from the Great
War. After our tour, we will be served a royal luncheon!! The fun isn’t over just yet!! After lunch, we will take a guided tour of the Earl Young Mushroom
Houses. You will marvel at the unique stone dwellings, cedar shake roofs and natural aesthetics, something you have to see to believe. We will overnight
in West Branch, MI.
Saturday – July 14, 2018
Enjoy breakfast at the Lumber Jack Restaurant before our return trip home. We will arrive back in Louisville at approximately 6:00 PM.
TOUR COST: Tour #82347
Double: $859
Triple: $839 Niagara Falls- Discover the Wonder
Quad: $819
Single: $1039 - Canadian Getaway
4 days | July 24-27, 2018
For 2018, we have totally revised our itinerary to Niagara Falls to include all THE BEST of the BEST to give you a Niagara Falls
experience you won’t forget!! We have upgraded our hotel accommodations and added the most top-rated attractions to give YOU
the best Niagara Falls Adventure. 5 meals included!
YOU WILL NEED YOUR PASSPORT TO ENTER CANADA!!!
Tuesday – July 24, 2018
Relax and enjoy the ride through the rolling hills of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York before arriving in Niagara Falls, Canada where we will spend the next
three nights in Niagara Falls!
Wednesday – July 25, 2018—breakfast included at hotel
This morning we begin our Niagara Falls Adventure!! As we take a Journey Behind the Falls deep into the earth by way of scenic tunnels, you will feel the
power of the falls. Next, we travel into the mist of the mighty falls aboard the Hornblower Niagara Falls for an up close and personal Voyage to the Falls.
(poncho included) Lunch is included 775 feet above the falls in the Skylon Tower, the most famous restaurant in Niagara Falls. The best way to see Niagara’s
fascinating Whirlpool is from high overhead – aboard the world famous Niagara Whirlpool Aero Car. We will have a leisure evening.
Thursday – July 26, 2018—breakfast included at hotel
This morning, a step on guide joins our group for an exciting tour of the Canadian Falls area. We begin at the 7-story high, surround sound IMAX Theatre,
depicting the history, the legend and the many daredevils who have tried to conquer these waters. Hear the roar of the falls and see the mist rising from the
river as we drive around Niagara. Our lunch break will be at Niagara on the Lake. This historic town captures attention with its Georgian and Victorian-styled
building, Waterfront Park and the surrounding fields of grapevines. While at Niagara on the Lake, for those interested, we will attend a wine tasting at one of
the wineries located here. Don’t forget to try their icewine, uniquely Canadian. We will have time for shopping in this quaint area!! Our next stop will be the
Floral Clock 40 feet wide with over 25, 000 plants. Tonight, we’ll enjoy an award winning musical feast of Canadian food, fun and folklore, “Oh, Canada Eh?!”
a musical celebration of Canada, performed in a rustic log cabin theatre.
Friday – July 27, 2018—breakfast included at hotel
We depart this morning for our return trip home. Sit back and enjoy the scenery as we travel back to Louisville.
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11Tour #88574 TOUR COST:
Double: $1989
Mountain West Adventure Triple: $1929
Quad: $1909
Yellowstone / Dakotas / The Badlands/ Rocky Mountain Single: $2799
National Park/ Mount Rushmore
13 days | July 15-27, 2018 13 meals included!
Sunday – July 15, 2018
We will depart Louisville this morning and travel north to Indianapolis for our morning break. We will continue on to Illinois for lunch. This afternoon, we
will visit Herbert Hoover’s birthplace and park symbolizing American ideals as Herbert Hoover saw them and lived them. We continue on to Coralville,
IA to overnight.
Monday – July 16, 2018 -- breakfast included at hotel
We depart this morning and travel to Iowa State Capital for a picture stop and on to John Wayne’s Birthplace and Museum. We will continue on to
Roseman Covered Bridge – made famous by the movie Bridges of Madison County. Our overnight accommodations are in Sioux City, IA.
Tuesday – July 17, 2018 – breakfast included at hotel
We depart this morning and travel to Chamberlain, SD for a morning break. Today is full of sightseeing and photo stops. We will make a picture stop
at the famous Corn Palace. We enter Badlands National Park – 244,000 acres of stunning example of geological variety: jagged cliffs, deep canyons
and sharp buttes, formed by relentless forces of nature. We will stop in Wall Drug Store – one of the world’s most well known roadside stops. We will
continue on to Rapid City, SD where we will overnight the next 2 nights.
Wednesday – July 18—breakfast included at hotel
Today may be one of the highlights of this trip...we visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Custer State Park, Needles Highway, Crazy Horse
Mountain and Memorial, and much more. Our lunch stop is the presidential summer White House for former president Calvin Coolidge, State Game
Lodge, where the Buffalo soup is a favorite!! We will also browse the buildings from the movie set of Dances with Wolves Film Set.
Thursday– July 19—breakfast included at hotel
Today's adventures include a visit to Wind Cave National Park. We will also visit Devils Tower National Monument – the first National Monument set
aside for the American people by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906. Our travels continue on to Buffalo, WY to overnight.
Friday – July 20---breakfast included at hotel
This morning we will visit Shell Canyon – the most beautiful waterfall. We continue on to Cody, WY and tour the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Lunch
is included at the Center. Tonight we will enjoy Wild Western family fun at the Cody Rodeo. We overnight in Cody.
Saturday – July 21—breakfast included at hotel
Today is another one of the top highlights of the tour – Yellowstone National Park, the first National Park in the United States and the largest. We will
visit Mammoth Hot Springs, we will see Old Faithful and visit the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. We will continue on to Jackson, WY where
we will overnight the next 2 nights.
Sunday – July 22
Today will be one of the most exciting days of the tour. Enjoy a peaceful 13 mile scenic float trip down the Snake River, with
the Grand Tetons as the backdrop. You will definitely want your camera ready for this one as you never know what wildlife
will make an appearance. Dinner is a special treat…we will attend the Bar J Chuckwagon Supper and Western Music
Show.
Monday – July 23
This morning we say goodbye to Jackson Hole and head to Rock Springs, WY for a morning break.
Lots of beautiful scenery as we continue on to Steamboat Springs, CO to overnight.
Tuesday – July 24—breakfast included at hotel
Discover why the Rocky Mountains of Colorado are the object of so many people’s affections today.
You’ll see the best of the best: majestic mountains, wildlife you’ve only seen on TV, and views like
nothing you’ve ever witnessed. You will have more photo op’s than your camera will know what to
do with. This evening we will overnight in Longmont, CO.
Wednesday – July 25---breakfast included at hotel
We will visit the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Have lunch at the Café T-Rex before
departing. We bid farewell to Denver this afternoon where are travels take us to Colby, KS to
overnight.
Thursday – July 26—breakfast included at hotel
We will travel east through Topeka and Kansas City today taking breaks en-route. We will arrive
in Blue Springs, MO, where we will overnight at the Drury Inn & Suites. We will arrive in time for
their 5:30 kick-back featuring a rotating menu of free hot food and cold beverages. Stop by the
lobby for free popcorn and soft drinks until 10 pm.
Friday – July 27 – hot breakfast included at hotel
We continue our travel east to St.Louis for lunch, arriving home early this evening.
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12TOUR COST: Tour #87164
A U G U S T 2 0 18 T O U R S
Double: $699
Triple: $669 Washington DC- Our Nation's Capital
Quad: $639
Single: $919 5 days | July 29-August 2, 2018
Sunday – July 29
We will depart Louisville this morning and travel to Morehead, KY for our morning break and on to Tamarack- The Best of West Virginia for
lunch. We will arrive in Harrisonburg, VA to overnight at the Fairfield Inn.
Monday – July 30—breakfast included at the hotel
We will depart the hotel this morning and travel to Washington, DC. Upon arriving in the DC we will have a step on guided tour of the city.
We will visit the Monuments, White House Grounds, a Capitol Tour and more! Tonight is a special treat, a three hour – Dinner Cruise aboard
the Spirit of Odyssey. Enjoy the best views of the nation’s greatest landmarks. A three course plated dinner and a live band as we cruise
the Potomac. (Rated the #1 attraction on our DC tours in 2017!!) We will spend the next 2 nights in the DC area.
Tuesday – July 31 -- full American breakfast at the hotel
Today we will have a full day of DC! We will begin our day with a tour of Arlington Cemetery. Visit the graves of President
Kennedy and Robert Kennedy. Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We will
make a picture stop at Iwo Jima Memorial. After lunch, we will visit Ford’s Theatre and step back in time.
Learn about the events of April 14, 1865 and the lasting impact of Lincoln’s Assassination on our nation.
We will have a guided tour the Kennedy Center. This afternoon we will visit the United States
Holocaust Memorial Museum, a living memorial to the Holocaust OR the newly opened Museum
of the Bible. This evening we will have a guided tour of the monuments.
Wednesday – August 1 –full American breakfast at the hotel
This morning we depart the hotel and will visit the Smithsonian Museums, to tour on your
own. We will depart at 12 noon and travel to Mt.Vernon, one of the nation’s most beloved
historic sites. Upon arrival enjoy lunch in the food court or the Restaurant. Visit the
Gardens, Museum, Farm, The Tombs and Historic Trades. Mt.Vernon offers a glimpse
into 18th century plantation life through beautiful gardens and grounds honoring
George Washington’s legacy and life. We will have a guided tour of the Mansion at 3:45
pm – Home of George Washington, an American landmark and an enduring tribute to
the Father of Our Country. We will depart Mt.Vernon after our Mansion Tour and travel
to Manassas for dinner before arriving in Harrisonburg, VA to overnight.
Thursday – August 2 –breakfast included at hotel
We will make our return trip home stopping for lunch and breaks en-route. We will
arrive home at approximately 6:00 pm with fond memories of our DC adventure that
will last a lifetime.
Tour #86423
TOUR COST:
Double: $649 Branson Showtime Extravaganza
Triple: $619
Quad: $599 4 days | August 1-4, 2018
Single: $759
Wednesday – August 1, 2018
We depart Louisville for the Ozark Mountains. We will stop for lunch near St. Louis. Our travels take us on to Ozark, Missouri for dinner at the world-famous
Lambert’s Throwed Rolls Café. We will overnight the next 3 nights at the beautiful Hotel Grand Victorian.
Thursday – August 2, 2018--Hot Breakfast included at hotel
This morning we will enjoy a show by the multi-talented 7 time Branson male vocalist of the year, Doug Gabriel performing at the Pierce Arrow Theatre
along with comedian “J”. A variety of music and comedy and a special tribute to Veterans. We will have time for lunch at the Grand Village Shoppes and
visit their unique shops along their lining cobblestone streets. After lunch, we will attend the matinee performance of Samson – the original superhero at
the Sight & Sound Theatre. We top off the day at The Hughes Brothers Theatre for their Star Dinner Show.
Friday - August 3, 2018--Hot Breakfast included at hotel
This morning we travel down memory lane in Hot Rods & High Heels to the 1950’s at Clay Cooper’s Theatre as we celebrate poodle skirts, sock hops, soda
shops and teenage love. We will have time to visit downtown Branson and of course, Dick’s 5 & 10. Dinner is included before our evening entertainment
with Clay Cooper’s Country Music Express, guaranteed to make you tap your tops and stomp your feet.
Saturday – August 4, 2018-- Hot Breakfast included at hotel 5 top Branson shows
This morning we depart Branson with fond memories and new friends! We arrive home this evening. 6 meals
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13AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018 TOURS Tour #87354 TOUR COST:
Double: $669
Mackinac Island & Michigan’s Treasures Triple: $679
Quad: $649
4 days | August 14-17, 2018 Single: $899
Tuesday – August 14, 2018
We will depart Louisville this morning and travel north to Indianapolis for a morning break. 6 meals included!
We will continue on to Fort Wayne, IN for lunch. Our afternoon travels take us to Bronner’s
CHRISTmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, MI “Little Bavaria”. The sights, sounds, and spirit of Christmas completely surround you at this amazing store,
which is the size of one and half football fields, overflowing with 50,000 trims and gifts. We will overnight in the quaint village of Frankenmuth at the
SpringHill Suites by Marriott. After we check-in, a family style chicken dinner awaits us at the world-famous Bavarian Inn Restaurant (included).
Wednesday – August 15, 2018--hot breakfast included at hotel
This morning we drive across one of the world’s most beautiful bridges, the Big MAC Bridge to St. Ignace where we will board our ferry to Mackinac
Island. Upon arrival, a real treat awaits us….the legendary Grand Luncheon Buffet, a distinct highlight of the Grand Hotel. After lunch, we will take
an Island Carriage Tour. The tour ends downtown. You may go to the hotel or visit the downtown shops. Our overnight accommodations are at the
beautiful Lakeview Hotel, located in the historic village. The rest of the day is free to explore the island!! You may stroll the shops, walk some of the
endless nature trails, or just enjoy the hotel. Don’t forget to pick up some Mackinac Island fudge. When you are ready to go to the hotel, let them know
that you are with the Miller Transportation group, and they will give you your room key.
Thursday – August 16, 2018--breakfast included at hotel
We depart the hotel to ferry back to St. Ignace. Today promises to be a fascinating adventure into the past at Castle Farms, a great destination with lush
gardens, model railroads and historic stone walls and towers. We will enjoy a guided tram tour of the farms and gardens before. Don’t forget to visit
the 1918 Museum full of memorabilia from the Great War. After our tour, we will be served a royal luncheon!! The fun isn’t over just yet!! After lunch,
we will take a guided tour of the Earl Young Mushroom Houses. You will marvel at the unique stone dwellings, cedar shake roofs and natural aesthetics,
something you have to see to believe. We will overnight in West Branch, MI.
Friday – August 17, 2018
Enjoy breakfast at the Lumber Jack Restaurant before our return trip home. We will arrive back in Louisville at approximately 6:00 PM.
Tour #87387 TOUR COST:
Double: $779
Best of Mackinac Island Triple: $759
Quad: $729
5 days | September 9-13, 2018 Single: $1029
Sunday – September 9, 2018
We will depart Louisville this morning and travel north to Indianapolis for a morning break. We will 2 nights on Mackinac Island
continue on to Fort Wayne, IN for lunch. Our afternoon travels take us to Bronner’s CHRISTmas 7 meals included
Wonderland in Frankenmuth, MI “Little Bavaria”. The sights, sounds, and spirit of Christmas
completely surround you at this amazing store, which is the size of one and half football fields, overflowing with 50,000 trims and gifts. We will overnight
in the quaint village of Frankenmuth at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott. After we check-in, a family style chicken dinner awaits us at the world-famous
Bavarian Inn Restaurant (included).
Monday – September 10, 2018-- hot breakfast included at hotel
This morning we drive across one of the world’s most beautiful bridges, the Big MAC Bridge to St. Ignace where we will board our ferry to Mackinac
Island. Upon arrival, a real treat awaits us... the legendary Grand Luncheon Buffet, a distinct highlight of the Grand Hotel. After lunch, we will take
an Island Carriage Tour. The tour ends downtown. You may go to the hotel or visit the downtown shops. Our overnight accommodations are at the
beautiful Lakeview Hotel, located in the historic village. The rest of the day is free to explore the island!! You may stroll the shops, walk some of the
endless nature trails, or just enjoy the hotel. Don’t forget to pick up some Mackinac Island fudge.
Tuesday – September 11, 2018-- breakfast included at hotel
Today is free to enjoy the island!! The Island is a shopper’s paradise. You may want to rent a bicycle to do
some sightseeing or may just want to relax at the hotel. There is truly something for everyone!!
Wednesday – September 12, 2018--breakfast included at hotel
Today promises to be a fascinating adwventure into the past at Castle Farms, a great
destination with lush gardens, model railroads and historic stone walls and towers. We will
enjoy a guided tram tour of the farms and gardens before. Don’t forget to visit the 1918
Museum full of memorabilia from the Great War. After our tour, we will be served a royal
luncheon! After lunch, we will take a guided tour of the Earl Young Mushroom Houses.
You will marvel at the unique stone dwellings, cedar shake roofs and natural aesthetics,
something you have to see to believe. We will overnight in West Branch, MI.
Thursday – September 13, 2018
Enjoy breakfast at the Lumber Jack Restaurant before our return trip home. We will
arrive back in Louisville at approximately 6:00 PM.
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