Departing Saturday November 25th 2017 for 7 days / 6 nights
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
If you haven't been to Branson during the holidays, you’re in for an amazing surprise. If you’ve visited during this
special season before, it’s easy to figure out why this is part of your family's holiday traditions.
As a visitor, you will see Christmas lights glowing in every direction, celebrities and stars filling the stages and
shopping bags in everyone's hands. Branson is known for its live entertainment and there's no exception at
Christmas time! It’s not called the Live Music Show Capital of the World for nothing! There are many shows
completely dedicated to the holidays and nearly every theater incorporates Christmas music into at least half of the
performance. You'll hear traditional Christmas music, carols and hymns, sounds from the past and sounds from
today. You'll see Christmas lights, decorated sets and displays, costumes and more. And, you'll feel the Spirit of
Christmas everywhere you go…
The shows…
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Dinner Cruise aboard the Showboat Branson Belle
Andy Williams Christmas Extravaganza featuring The Osmond Brothers and the Lennon Sisters giving
tribute to Andy
Down Home Country Show
Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show
Texas Tenors
Miracle of Christmas – Sight and Sound Theather
Plus, it doesn't stop there:
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College of the Ozarks
City tour of Branson
Plus of course, a little time for shopping....
Day to Day Itinerary:
Day 1
Today our journey begins as we leave the Black Hills and travel to Sioux City, IA (430 miles). We will make a stop
at Wall Drug and break in Chamberlain for lunch. With an arrival time expected into Sioux City of late afternoon, we
will have time to freshen up at our hotel before supper.
Overnight Sioux City, IA
No Meals Included
Day 2:
This morning we travel to Carthage, MO (419 miles) making appropriate stops along the way – we will arrive into
Carthage in time for a well earned supper.
Overnight Carthage, MO
Breakfast Included
Day 3:
This morning we visit Precious Moments Park. We will tour this beautiful facility including the Chapel. Inspired by
Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel in Rome, Precious Moments artist and creator, Samuel J. Butcher, designed and
constructed the Precious Moments Chapel as his way of sharing the joy of his faith with the world, and it has
become his crowning work. The Chapel is so much more than just a building, touching the lives of those who enter
its doors with a sense of peace, hope, and promise since it opened in 1989.
After our tour of the Chapel and Precious Moments Park, we will have time to explore and visit the world’s largest
Precious Moments Gift Shoppe. Ranging from watches and jewelry to the world famous figurines and dolls, it is
home to the most complete selection of Precious Moments gifts and accessories. Each year, new product is
introduced into the Precious Moments family of products and shoppers find hours of pleasure exploring the many
areas of the Park’s gift shop. Precious Moments Park is also home to Chapel Exclusive product. Chapel Exclusive
figurines, dolls and gifts can only be found at Precious Moments Park or through the Park’s mail order division.
Shoppers from around the country and around the globe visit the gift shop just to own one of these extra special
pieces. Whether you are celebrating a special someone’s birthday, anniversary, promotion or simply looking for an
expression of love, the Precious Moments Gift Shoppe offers many ways to put your feelings into the perfect gift.
Today our lunch break is at the Bass Pro Headquarters in Springfield, MO. An awesome place not only to eat but to
enjoy walking around and seeing all the interesting displays. We suggest a light lunch as you will not go hungry
tonight for sure!
We arrive into Branson mid afternoon with time for a freshen up before our feast and show at the Dixie Stampede!
Just an awesome performance and dinner – Dolly Parton knows how to host an awesome Christmas Show that’s for
sure – just a magical performance with top riding and horses galore – don’t forget though - make sure and be
hungry! After our time here we head over for our second show today – the Andy Williams Christmas Extravaganza.
Starring the Osmond Brothers & The Lennon Sisters, this show gives tribute to Andy’s career as well as their own.
We will for sure enjoy some old and new favorites, returning to our hotel for a well earned rest after the show.
Overnight Branson, MO
Breakfast & Supper Included
Day 4:
Breakfast is served in the hotel and is available from 7am. Please be ready to leave the hotel at 9.00am this
morning for our 10am show at the Grand Country Musical Hall – the Down Home Country Show. We will step back
in time and listen to some of the classic Down Home Country songs performed by Splinter Middleton and cast. After
the show we then head to McFarlains for Lunch. After lunch we take a City tour around Branson & a visit to the
Craft Mall before making our way to the Showboat Branson Belle for our Dinner Cruise on Tablerock Lake, returning
to our hotel after the Cruise.
Overnight Branson, MO
Breakfast & Supper Included
Day 5:
Breakfast is served in the hotel and is available from 7am. At 9.00, we depart the hotel for a tour of the College of
the Ozarks, followed by time to explore Branson Landing, Old Town Branson and to enjoy lunch as well. After lunch
we travel to the Starlite Theater to be amazed by the Texas Tenors. They sure bring a unique blend of country,
gospel & classical music to the stage, along with breathtaking vocals, a good sense of humor and lots of cowboy
charm. After the show we head back to the hotel for a short break and recharge before leaving again at 5.15pm to
head to Charlies for another feast of a dinner. We finish our last night in Branson with an absolutely incredible
performance at the Sight and Sound Theater. We will see a full theatrical production following the extraordinary
journey of Mary & Joseph in the show “Miracle of Christmas”. On our way back to the hotel tonight we take a drive
through the most amazing display of Christmas Lights.
Overnight Branson, MO
Breakfast & Supper Included
Day 6:
This morning we leave the hotel at 8am and head north to Springfield and then Kansas City and finally Council
Bluffs Iowa, making appropriate comfort and meal breaks throughout the journey. Watch out for a surprise stop in
today’s itinerary!
Overnight Council Bluffs, IA
Breakfast Included
Day 7.
This morning we leave Council Bluffs at 8am for our journey back home to the Black Hills of South Dakota arriving
around 5.30pm. Welcome home 
Breakfast Included
Itinerary at a glance
Price: $1,495 (pp based on double
occupancy)
Single Supplement: $795
Triple occupancy: Deduct $115 pp
Starts: Saturday November 25th 2017
Ends: Friday December 1st 2017
What's included?
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Fully escorted
Pick up points in Spearfish,
Sturgis, Rapid City & Wall
Luxury transportation throughout
Precious Moments Park & Chapel
6 amazing show experiences
6 nights’ accommodations
Breakfast each day
3 suppers
College of the Ozarks
City Tour of Branson
Baggage handling and taxes
How to book
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Deposit due of $500 per person
Balance due by September 5th 2017
What you'll need
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Christmas Spirit 
Weather
The weather in Missouri is normally pleasant at this time of year, however it is known get cold at night, so don't
forget to bring appropriate clothing. Check out weather.com for average temperatures.
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