With 5 live shows including the Grand Jubilee, Clay Cooper's Country Express, and David
Moderate pace with leisurely intermittent walks up to 2 hours on a variety of terrain, including cobblestones and moderate hills. Must be able to climb at least two flights of stairs, negotiate steps without railings and tolerate periods of standing during guided tours. Some days may include 3–5 km of walking over the course of the day.
We depart from pick-up points in the Toronto / Burlington area, and cross into the US at Fort Erie with an opportunity to purchase Duty-Free. Tonight’s overnight is in Columbus, Ohio, with dinner at a local restaurant.
We travel to St. Louis, Gateway of the West, known for its iconic Gateway Arch - America's largest man-made monument. Upon arrival we check-in to our centrally located hotel.
We enjoy a tour of the grand old city of St. Louis, including the historic Soulard District, Forest Park - site of the 1904 World's Fair - and of course the Gateway Arch. We then continue to Branson, for a 4-night stay. Tonight we enjoy our first evening of entertainment at the Grand Jubilee Show. Audiences fall in love with the power harmonies and dynamic performance of Branson's finest quartet. The high energy and versatility of the entire cast astound with songs from Country to Gospel and 50's to modern day.
Our afternoon’s entertainment is on the Branson Belle Showboat, where we will enjoy a dinner cruise and show. Then it’s off to an evening performance at the exciting Clay Cooper Country Express, where we’ll see an incredible cast of dancers, singers and musicians performing country, rock and roll, gospel and more!
Our day starts with a visit to interactive Titanic Museum, followed by lunch at Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen. The afternoon is at leisure before we head to the Uptown Café for dinner then the Dutton Family Show – Branson’s ultimate musical experience, with performances from bluegrass to classical, and everything in between!
We begin our day with a city tour of Branson, then visit the College of the Ozarks for a student-guided tour of their fascinating campus and a lunch at the Keeter Center, a restaurant completely staffed by students. We will have some free time after lunch and after dinner at McFarlain’s Restaurant, we’ll attend DAVID, where we’ll be treated to a fantastic array of Branson entertainment. With original music inspired by the Psalms, DAVID is a state-of-the-art theatrical experience. This Bible story comes to life with spectacular special effects, massive sets, and live animals in this original stage production.
We say farewell to Branson and travel through scenic Northern Missouri and Indiana. Our overnight and Farewell Dinner will be in Indianapolis.
After our buffet breakfast we return to Canada, arriving back in the Toronto area by early evening.
You may cancel your tour up to 60 days prior to departure (90 days prior for tours requiring a visa, cruises or rail journeys) for any reason, and receive a full refund of your deposit / payment (less the $75 administration fee).
Cancellation & trip interruption insurance included!
Included in the cost of your tour is our Cancellation Insurance Policy, which provides coverage in case of emergency injury or illness (including Covid), right up to your date of departure (terms and conditions apply).
Our Manulife Out-of-Country Health Insurance Plan covers expenses related to Trip Interruption in case of emergency injury or illness. For tours within Canada, Senior Discovery Tours will cover such expenses (terms and conditions apply to all policies).
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