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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
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, and Gospel. 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. In Mickey's 19th season in Branson and 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 rollercoaster 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 Yakov Smirnoff Show and enjoy explosive laughter with All American, famous
Russian comedian. After dinner provided at The Peppercorn's Restaurant, we see the Baldknobbers, Branson’s first show featuring The Mabe Family. The show is a musical
powerhouse featuring a talented cast of dynamic singers, musicians, comedians and entertainers as they perform your favorite
Country Classics, Hot New Country Hits, Toe Tappin’ Gospel and lots of Side Splitting Comedy. (B,
D) Day 4 - Thursday.
Branson, MO. Enjoy Allen Edwards‘ Breakfast Show at the Golden Corral Restaurant. The morning
is free for you to do what ever you want. This afternoon we see The Joey
Riley Show featuring Joey and The “Git R Done Band”. A fantastic extravaganza of classic country
music favorites seasoned with a generous helping of knee-slapping comedy and musical impersonations.
Joey’s all-new show is the perfect showcase for his crazy antics, musical talents, and incredible voice.
After dinner provided at the Golden Corral Restaurant, we see Jim Stafford, voted “Branson’s Best Entertainer”,
takes laughter to a new art form. A super comedian and a super guitar player. Get ready
to laugh and be amazed by his show. (B, D) Day 5 - Friday. 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 our own Texas singer, Moe Bandy, performing live
in Branson singing exciting traditional country music! Moe Bandy is a modest man with a lot of talent.
Moe's show consists of performing his many hits, comedy and country star impersonations. This evening
we see Dolly Pardon’s Dixie Stampede. Enjoy a super opening act in the Carriage
Room. Enjoy spectacular special effects and amazing stunts by the most highly talented
performers in the area. It’s the only place that brings together stunning costumes, amazing horse
feats, fantastic stunt riders, magic and audience participation with a four-course dinner extravaganza. (B, D) Day 6 - Saturday. Branson, MO.
Depart the hotel for Breakfast provided Silver Dollar City.
Enjoy Silver Dollar City; Branson’s single biggest attraction for over 35 years; enjoy autumn with beautiful
golden and red leaves everywhere; the NEW National Harvest Festival will be taking place and the sights
are breathtaking and takes visitors back 100 years and provides arts and crafts, and food (lunch on your own) for
everyone's delight. Enjoy the 6 stages and 10 shows at your leisure. After dinner
provided at the Rails Restaurant, we see Spirit of the Dance at the Branson Variety Theater. The Award Winning Irish Dance
Sensation on their Eleventh Anniversary Tour, explosive, breath taking, spectacular and includes a large spectrum of dance
that captivates audiences world wide. (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)
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