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Christmas Around the World 2024

Christmas Around the World 2024

Omaha City Tour, Omaha Community Playhouse Christmas Production, an Irish Christmas in Boys Town, Holiday Chirtstmas in the South, Lithuania, and more!

Christmas Around the World

  • Omaha, NE

  • Discover Traditions From Around the World -- No Passport Required

  • December 6-9, 2024  4 Days, 7 Meals

 

Get in the holiday spirit and discover Christmas traditions from around the world without ever leaving the good, old USA!

 

Day 1

Join our other world travelers as we head westward to Omaha! Omaha? Yes! Omaha!

FRONTIER FUN: Enjoy a visit to General George Crook's home, where the Commander of the Department of the Platte and his wife Mary invite you to join them for dinner. After, be escorted throughout the historic home.

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Day 2

LITHUANIA: Hear from the Machevicius family about how they escaped Germany in WWII and moved to Omaha to start a bakery business. Taste some of the bakery's famous breads and enjoy their signature dessert that takes three days to make.

OMAHA CITY TOUR: Your local co-pilot gives the group a candid look at the city's past, present, and future while giving an overview of this great city.

OLD MARKET LUNCH & SHOPPING: The historic Old Market Entertainment District features cobblestone streets lined with unique boutiques, art galleries, sweet shops etc...Horse drawn carriage rides and street musicians add to the Old Market's appeal.

CHRISTMAS IN THE SOUTH: Tis the season for family, so pull up a chair for a good old fashioned southern meal. Big Mama's soul food has become a television culinary staple, featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives!

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Day 3

IRELAND: Enjoy a tour of the Hall of History and Father Flanagan's historic home, decorated in the traditional style of an Irish Christmas in the year 1929!

SCOTLAND: Be transported to Scotland with a visit to the historic 1903 Joslyn Castle. Hear the fascinating story of George & Sarah Joslyn and how the couple shared their extraordinary wealth with the community.

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL" MUSICAL: Take in a professional production of Dickens' classic tale with musical scores, special effects, and elaborate costumes.

GREECE: Visit St John's Greek Orthodox Church for dinner and tour the Byzantine Style church. After a docent lead tour, some members of the congregation will join the group for dinner and a holiday program.

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Day 4

Keep that Christmas spirit with you as the coach travels home just in time for your own traditions to begin!

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B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

DEPOSIT: $50 at time of reservation; final payment due October 22, 2024

 

ACCOMMODATIONS: Magnolia Hotel, Omaha, NE (3 nights).

 

TOUR INCLUSIONS: Professional tour director, motorcoach transportation, accommodations, luggage handling at hotels, admissions/attractions, and 7 meals, including 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 3 dinners.

 

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Optional, but strongly recommended.

 

ACTIVITY LEVEL 2 / MODERATE WALKING: Average walking/activity throughout tour. Ability to climb stairs and walk on uneven surfaces is required.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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Janesville, WI Van Galder Terminal
3120 N. Pontiac Dr., Janesville WI
Madison, WI Dutch Mill Park & Ride
4545 East Broadway, Madison WI
Rockford, IL Van Galder Terminal
7559 Walton St., Rockford IL
South Beloit, IL Fas Mart/McDonald's ($3 per day)
Hwy 75 and I90, South Beloit IL
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