BRANSON, MO

November 14 - 21, 2011

(Christmas Shows)

Tour Includes

• 8 days and 7 nights accommodations
• 14 Meals - 7 Breakfasts(B) & 7 Dinners(D) 
• Attraction admissions/fees
• Luxury Motorcoach transportation
• Baggage handling for 1 bag per person
• All taxes, gratuities on included items
• Games, music, entertainment, and refreshment & snacks provided enroute
• Mobile telephone available for emer­gency use
• Gift for each person booked on the tour
• Ozarkland Group Tours Escort exclusively

Highlights

• Precious Moments Chapel - see Sam Butcher's famous paintings.  Se it to believe it
• 3 Redneck Tenors - Finalists on America's Got Talent and national touring hit show!
• Mickey Gilley - country hits and rock n' roll on his famous piano & super comedian Joey Riley
• Gatlin Brothers & Debby Boone Celebrate Christmas together at the Mansion Theatre
• Clay Cooper - Country Music Express in his new theatre
• Neal McCoy - Three Platinum Albums, one Gold Album, and two-time entertainer of the year
• Hollywood's Christmas Spectacular - An American holiday tradition
• A Christmas Snow - The Storm of the Century... Brings the Gift of a Lifetime
• The Twelve Irish Tenors - incredibly talented, exceptional harmonies 
• Daniel O Donnell - the most successful easy listening-country entertainer in Great Britain and Ireland
• Johnny Mathis Christmas Show with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra
• Allen Edwards Breakfast Show - the show America must see
• Shopping in Old Branson Town -unique shopping experience
• SURPRISE stops for shopping, photos, and sightseeing 
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Cost Per Person

$1380 pp double occupancy

$1716 pp single occupancy

$1266 pp triple occupancy 

$1210 pp quad occupancy

 

Schedule

Day 1- Monday. Texas to Oklahoma. Pickup at San Antonio Airport Security Parking Lot. Depart at 6:45 AM. Lunch on your own at Luby's in DeSoto, TX. Con­tinue travel to Tulsa, OK. Stretch breaks enroute. Fellowship, fun, and re­fresh­ments/snacks provided on the way. Check into the Tulsa Select (918-622-7000), formerly the Holiday Inn, at Tulsa, OK.  Upon arrival, welcome reception provided by the hotel.  Welcome dinner provided. (D)

Day 2 - Tuesday. Oklahoma to Branson, MO.  After breakfast provided at the hotel, travel to Carthage, MO to see Sam Butcher's Precious Mo­ments Chapel.  Lunch on your own at Precious Moments.  Continue travel to Branson.  Upon arrival, we see 3 Redneck Tenors.  Their story starts in a far away land called Paris, that's right Paris, Texas where there was these three young, slim, good lookin' fine song bird-like singin' boys named Billy Bob, Billy Joe and Billy Billee.  It's basically a foot stompin', knee slappin' uproariously funny musical redneck romp, with the tunes of Elvis to Puccini, Country to Opera, from Paris, Texas all the way to their triumphant debut at New York City's famous Carn-iggy Hall.  3 Redneck Tenors will be performing the original show, A New Musical Adventure as well as their Christmas SPEC-TAC-YULE-AR.  Your baggage will taken to the Comfort Inn West while you are attending the show.  After the show on to dinner at The Golden Corral.  Immediately after dinner, we will check into the Comfort Inn West, Award Winning Hotel, (417-334-8694), rest and refresh your­selves for the evening show.  This evening we see the Mickey Gilley Show.  It is Mickey's 21st season in Branson and he is still going strong.  Mickey performs his #1 hits along side his crazy side kick Joey Riley.  Along with the Urbanettes and the only grammy award winning band in Branson, the Urban Cowboy Band.  Enjoy a roller coaster of laughs and super music. (B, D)

Day 3 - Wednesday. Branson, MO. Breakfast provided at your leisure at the Golden Corral Restaurant. The morning is free; sleep in, go shopping at nearby local shopping areas, or perhaps go to a morn­ing show (your cost).  Lunch on your own at a nearby restau­rant.  This afternoon, we see the Gatlin Brothers & Debby Boone celebrate Christmas together at the Mansion Theatre.  Expect a spectacular show with a combination of great music, traditional Christmas songs, and touching memories.  After Dinner provided at McFarlain's Restaurant, we see Clay Cooper's Country Music Express in his new Clay Cooper Theatre.  Clay shares the stage with 20 veteran cast members in a high energy, country music variety show guaranteed to make you tap your toes, stomp your feet, and even let out a holler or two!  Don't miss New York's number one cowboy, trick roper, and gun-slinger, Johnny Lonestar; eight amazing dancers lead by Clay's multi-talented wife, Tina Cooper, a six-piece band, Branson's funnier than funny comedian, Matt Gumm, 6 year old rising star Colt Cooper, and Clay's newest addition to his cast, Buckets ‘n' Boards, a dynamic rhythm duo that will make you laugh till you cry!  Clay Cooper's Country Music Express is great for all ages 2- 92. The unbelievable talent, hysterical comedy, and down-home   personality bring our guests back time and time again.  (B, D)

Day 4 - Thursday. Branson, MO. Breakfast provided at your leisure at the Golden Corral Restaurant. The morning is free; sleep in, go shopping at nearby local shopping areas, or perhaps go to a morn­ing show (your cost).  This afternoon, we see Neal McCoy at Clay Cooper's Theatre.  No doubt about it, in the 20 years since he released his first single, Neal McCoy - the one-of-a-kind country singer and consummate live performer - has enjoyed every minute of his long, successful career. Even with 11 albums, over 25-charted singles and countless thousands of touring miles already under his big belt buckle, the Longview, Texas-based artist has no intention of slowing down.  After dinner provided at Bob Evans, we see Hollywood's Christmas Spectacular.  Come and join Santa, his Hollywood Elves, and the best singers and dancers in town for Branson's number one all-singing, all-dancing Hollywood Christmas Show.  So come along as we take you on a magical sleigh ride to our winter wonderland of holiday fun and festive cheer with all of your favorite classic holiday songs, dazzling scenery, gorgeous costumes and the highest kicking chorus girls this side of the North Pole.  (B, D)

Day 5 - Friday. Branson, MO.  Enjoy Al­len Edwards Breakfast Show at the Golden Corral Restaurant.  The remainder of the morning is free, go shopping at nearby local shopping areas, or perhaps go to a morn­ing show (your cost).  Lunch on your own at a nearby restau­rant. This afternoon we see A Christmas Snow at the Starlite Theatre.  A Christmas Snow is one of the top-selling inspirational Christmas films of 2010 starring Muse Watson (NCIS, Prison Break), Catherine Mary Stewart (Weekend at Bernie's, The Last Starfighter), and Cameron ten Napel (Barney and Friends, Pink). A Christmas Snow has won awards and praise from audiences around the world including four Golden Drovers at the 2011 Trail Dance Film Festival (Best Oklahoma Film, Best Feature Narrative, Best Actor: Muse Watson, Best of Festival).  It's a heartwarming story of family, faith and forgiveness that leaves audiences in tears with the powerful tale of a woman unable to celebrate Christmas because of the pain in her past.  After a snowstorm traps her in her home with two unlikely guests, she is confronted with a life-changing choice: hang on to her hurt or let go and embark on the journey of hope that awaits the heart that dares to forgive. Adapted for the stage, this moving 90-minute instant classic is sure to be the highlight of your Christmas season.    After din­ner provided at Peppercorn‘s Restaurant, we see The Twelve Irish Tenors at the Branson Variety Theater.  Features twelve handsome, incredibly talented, harmonizing young men showcasing their exceptional harmonies while performing some of the greatest music of the 20th Century including Irish, Opera, Pop, Swing, Jazz, Gospel, and Christmas Songs.  (B, D)

Day 6 - Saturday. Branson, MO.  Breakfast provided at your leisure at the Golden Corral Restaurant. The morning is free; sleep in, go shopping at nearby local shopping areas, or perhaps go to a morn­ing show (your cost).  Lunch on your own at a nearby restau­rant. This after­noon we see Daniel O'Donnell who is without a doubt the most successful easy listening-country entertainer in Great Britain and Ireland.  Daniel teams up on this glorious production with Mary Duff, Irelands top female vocalist, to give you a blend of traditional Irish ballads, country favorites, and traditional gospel.  Enjoy this festive international show on its Worlds tour!   After dinner provided at Sharkey's Restaurant, we see the Johnny Mathis Christmas Show with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra at The Mansion Theatre.  (B, D)

Day 7 - Sunday. Branson to Texarkana, AR.  After breakfast provided at the Golden Corral Restaurant, we will enjoy a scenic drive to Russellville, AR. "Surprise" stops for stretch breaks, photos, and shopping. Lunch on your own at a restaurant in Conway, AR enroute to Texarkana, AR. Continue travel via IH 40 to Little Rock, AR and IH 30 to Tex­arkana, AR. Check into the La Crosse Hotel (870-774-3521), formerly the Holiday Inn, Tex­arkana, AR. Farewell dinner provided at the hotel. (B, D)

Day 8 - Monday. Texarkana to San An­tonio, TX.  Homeward bound after break­fast provided at the hotel. Lunch on your own at Luby's in DeSoto, TX. Continue travel to San Antonio. Stretch breaks en­route. Take time to recall the many musical memories and other great experiences we have en­joyed and shared with our friends (old and new) on the tour. Back home by 4:30 PM. (B)