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Itinerary

Day 1 – San Antonio

Arrive in San Antonio, TX. Check into your Riverwalk hotel for a three-night stay. Tonight, dinner is included at the Hard Rock Café located on the Riverwalk. (D)

Day 2 – The Alamo Discovery Tour – Buckhorn Museum & Texas Ranger Hall of Fame w/lunch – Tower of the Americas – Dinner Cruise

This morning, visit the Historic Alamo, the site of the famous losing battle that helped secure Texas’ independence from Mexico. In 1836, the Alamo became an inspiration and a motivation for liberty during the Texas Revolution. For 13 days in 1836, close to 200 Texas defenders held the Alamo from over one thousand of General Santa Anna’s troops from Mexico. The most famous of the defenders, William Travis, Jim Bowie, and Davy Crockett, died fighting overwhelming odds for freedom.

Enjoy an Alamo Discovery Tour led by an Alamo Educator. Explore the more than 300-year history of the Alamo on a guided walkabout and experience and living history demonstration. Enjoy hands-on demonstrations about daily life at the time of the Texas Revolution. Discover what people wore, how they looked after their health, and what essential skills they had to master, such as fire-starting, leather working, and how to take care of their firearms.

Then head to the Buckhorn Museum & Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, one of the most memorable San Antonio attractions you’re likely to find. The Buckhorn began in the early 1880’s as one man’s collection of horns and antlers displayed inside his tavern. Today, the museum features more than 520 species of wildlife from every continent on earth inside the Hall of Horns.

The Texas Ranger Museum offers groups an up-close look at hundreds of authentic items, including handguns, shotguns, and badges from the famed lawmen and some of their most famous foes.  Lunch will be included here today at the Buckhorn Café.

The afternoon will also include a visit to the Tower of the Americas.  The 750-foot-tall Tower of the Americas provides you with the most spectacular view of the Alamo City. Enjoy the gorgeous panorama views from the Tower’s Flags Over Texas Observation Deck.

Learn about the history of the six flags that once flew over Texas from captivating murals that line the walls. Read about Mexico’s attack at the Alamo, French explorer Louis St. Denis’ mapping of the Camino Real Trail, Spain’s domination of Texas for more than 300 years and much more.

Then enjoy a thrilling 4D Theater Ride.  The Skies Over Texas is a sophisticated ride that takes visitors on a high-flying trip across the Lone Star State. The 4D theater ride zooms in on such scenes as a Friday-night high school football game, working up-close-and-personal with a space shuttle at NASA and more.

End the day with a Dinner Cruise on a colorful barge floating along the San Antonio River Walk. Enjoy Southwestern Texican Cuisine, including Mexican Plates and Down-Home Southern Favorites you can enjoy while experiencing a historical narrative tour from your Dining Boat Pilot. (B,L,D)

Day 3 – Spanish Missions Tour – Historic Market Square – Casa Navarro State Historic Site – Haunted History Ghost Walk or San Antonio | The Saga

After breakfast, enjoy a second full day of narrated sightseeing. Today, you focus on Mexican Culture and Spanish Missions of which you will visit at least two.

Lunch is on your own at Historic Market Square, the largest Mexican Market in the U.S.  Enjoy a variety of foods, refreshments, and tasty treats at multiple locally owned food vendors. The Food Court is located inside the Farmer’s Market building.

The Historic Market Square is a three-block outdoor plaza lined with shops, and restaurants in downtown San Antonio, Historic Market Square is the largest Mexican market in the United States. The “El Mercado” and the “Farmer’s Market Plaza” boasts more than 100 locally owned shops and stalls. Enjoy the sights and flavors of old Mexico and find authentic Talavera pottery, exotic curios, and handcrafted works of art.

Next, enjoy a visit to the Casa Navarro State Historic Site.   Step back into 19th century San Antonio during a visit Casa Navarro, the homesite of Jose Antonio Navarro, one of two Tejanos to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence. Students will examine primary source documents and experience multi-sensory, hands-on exhibits. They’ll learn about the ever-changing political landscape of Revolution-era Texas, and the role Jose Antonio Navarro and other Tejanos played in the Texas Revolution and beyond.

Dinner will be included this evening at a local Mexican restaurant. Tonight, groups have a choice of adding either a Haunted History Ghost Walk or San Antonio | The Saga.

On the Haunted History Ghost Walk, join the talented guides and explore the haunted streets in the oldest parts of San Antonio. Murder, suicides, the ghosts of famous people, battles, and more are covered in the Haunted History Ghost Walk.  The tour includes stops at The Alamo, Old Bexar County Jail, Spanish Governor’s Mansion, and The Menger Hotel.

OR, visit one of the oldest cathedrals in the U.S., then stay for San Antonio | The Saga, a dazzling light show projected onto San Fernando Cathedral. This captivating 24-minute experience showcases San Antonio’s history and culture, an unforgettable experience for families of all ages.  (B,D)

Day 4 – Six Flags Fiesta Texas w/lunch – Dinner at Dave & Buster’s

Today, enjoy a full day at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio’s largest, most popular theme park. Nestled in the center of booming retail, restaurant, and entertainment district, Six Flags Fiesta Texas is ideal for group outings, offering students thrilling coasters, exhilarating park rides, splash zones and wave pools, live entertainment, fair food, and so much more. A lunch voucher will be included today with your visit.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas offers a “Performance in the Park” program for school groups, where bands, orchestras, choirs, and dance teams can perform in the park.

Dinner and gaming will be included this evening at Dave & Buster’s. (B,L,D)

Day 5 – Departure – Depart for home this morning after breakfast. (B)

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