2019 Trips!
2019 Trips!
2019 Trips!
Christmas Around the World
Nov. 30-Dec. 4, 2026
Day 1 – Monday – November 30, 2026
Good Morning and welcome aboard! Today’s travels take us across the state of Iowa to Omaha, Nebraska where we’ll check into the Embassy Suites Downtown for a 4-night stay. This evening we’ll experience Christmas in Germany at the German American Society. Enjoy a holiday program of dancing, singing and food! Listen to traditional German holiday favorites by the Men’s Choir. Shop for crafts and items imported from Germany at the Christmas Market! Experience the German dancers as they perform various holiday dances from various regions of Germany. The evening ends with a sing-a-long of the song “Silent Night.” Overnight – Omaha, Nebraska. (Dinner included)
Day 2 – Tuesday – December 1, 2026
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by a riding tour of Omaha’s past, present and future. A professional guide will join our group for an overview of Omaha’s top points of interest. Tour highlights include; the historic Old Market Entertainment District with its cobblestone streets and unique boutiques; Lewis & Clark Landing, the historic spot where the exploring duo landed; the historic Gold Coast District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places; a 1903 Scottish Castle; The Blackstone Hotel, the birthplace of the Reuben sandwich; St. Cecilia’s Spanish Cathedral; TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, home of the annual NCAA Men’s College World Series; the Omaha Community Playhouse, the theatre where actor Henry Fonda started his acting career; Fertile Ground mural, one of the largest murals in the country; Hollywood Candy, filled wall-to-wall with retro candy….and much more.
You will also have an opportunity to experience Pioneer Courage Park. The park features more than 100 larger-than-life sized bronze sculptures that tell the story of the pioneer’s westward journey. You can walk among the wagons, oxen, horses and pioneers. This unique public art display stretches six city blocks and features geese flying and bison stampeding through downtown Omaha’s office buildings. Lunch will be on your own in the Old Market District.
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This historic Old Market Entertainment District features cobblestone streets lined with unique boutiques, art galleries, antique emporiums, sweet shops, and more than 30 locally-owned restaurants. It’s a great place to grab a bite to eat and enjoy the authentic turn-of-the-century charm of the area. Horse drawn carriage rides and street musicians add to the Old Market’s appeal.
This afternoon you’ll enjoy a Holiday Poinsettia Show at the Lauritzen Botanical Gardens. View hundreds of poinsettias on display including a tree consisting of 700 poinsettias in the Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory. Next you are invited to the Master’s Hand Christmas American High Tea Party followed by dinner at Big Mama’s Kitchen. Big Mama’s soul food has become a television culinary staple, featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, Sundance Channel’s Ludo Bites America and Travel Channel’s 101 Tastiest Places to Chow Down.
(Breakfast and Dinner Included)
Day 3– Wednesday – December 2
Breakfast is included again this morning at the hotel followed by Christmas in Ireland at Boys Town. Here we’ll celebrates an Irish Christmas at the Father Flanagan House. The prior home of Father Flanagan is decorated for the holidays according to Irish Christmas Holiday traditions. The tour of Boys Town includes the hall of history, guided driving Tour and the Father Flanagan House. Next, we stop at The Brazen Head Restaurant to experience a taste of Ireland for lunch. The minute you walk into the Brazen Head you’ll feel its Irish roots – the interior woodwork was imported from a pub in Ireland. Feast on a “boxty," a traditional Irish luncheon dish.
Next, enjoy Christmas Tea at the Tea Smith where a professional tea master will give a brief overview of the blending and flavoring of teas, variety of holiday teas and unique serving ideas. You are invited to sample a variety of teas. We’ll also visit the Durham Museum, one of the first Art Deco train stations in the country.
This Smithsonian affiliate houses restored train cars, 1940s storefronts, and the Byron Reed collection, which includes some of the world’s rarest coins and documents. You will have the chance to go inside a replica of Buffett’s grandfather’s grocery store, where at age 6, Warren made his first nickel. Be sure to enjoy a phosphate or malt at the museum’s authentic soda fountain. This evening you have been invited to enjoy a holiday dinner at the home of General George Crook and his wife, Mary Tapscott Dailey Crook. Imagine that the year is 1879 and the place is Fort Omaha. General Crook, a fighter and friend of Native Americans, has had his new Italianate home decked out in holiday finery. After the meal, guests will be escorted through the house to view the decorations before returning to your carriage. This is a great way to get in the holiday spirit whilst reliving history through the eyes of one of the country’s most famous generals. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included)
Day 4 – Thursday – December 3
Enjoy another breakfast at the hotel before we depart for a Christmas at a Lithuania Bakery. You’ll visit Lithuania through the eyes of the owners. You will hear from the Machevicius family about how their family 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 which takes three days to make. Next, you’ll be transported
to Christmas in Scotland with a visit to the historic 1903 Joslyn Castle. This 30-room limestone mansion was designed by John McDonald in the Scottish Baronial style. You will be amazed by the craftsmanship of the elaborate wood interior of the castle, which comes from all parts of the world.
For lunch, enjoy Christmas in Poland for a Polish Meal and Entertainment. Learn about Omaha’s Polish community with a visit to the Polish home for an authentic meal prepared by the Polish Heritage Society of Nebraska. You will also enjoy a special accordion presentation and learn how to polka to celebrate the culture of Poles in the Nebraska/Iowa area. Polish crafts and cultural items will be on display and souvenir items will be available for purchase.
At Christmas in Ukraine, you’ll learn about Ukrainian culture while snacking on some delicious Ukrainian pastries! For dinner you’ll enjoy Christmas in Greece at Saint John’s Greek Orthodox Church. Begin your visit with a tour of the Byzantine Style church. You’ll be amazed by the décor of gold and traditional icons. Tour includes a presentation of the meaning of the décor and the history of the Greek Orthodox Church. After the tour, travel downstairs via elevator where members of the congregation will join your group for dinner and holiday program. Learn how Christmas is celebrated in Greece and listen to Christmas carols in the Greek Language.
This evening we’ll take our seats for “A Christmas Carol” Musical Performance. For over 35 years, the Omaha Community Playhouse has been offering this quality holiday performance. It has become an Omaha family holiday tradition! Enjoy a professional production of Dickens classic tale with musical score, special effects and elaborate costumes. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 – Friday – December 4
One last breakfast before we depart the Embassy Suites and head for home. But before we leave the area we’ll make one final stop to celebrate Christmas in Czechoslovakia at the Omaha Czech Museum. Here you’ll experience a guided tour of exhibits that honor early Nebraska Czech and Slovak immigrants. After the tour enjoy home-made kolaches with coffee or explore the museum gift shop. The gift shop features imported Czech crystal and porcelain items. It has been so much fun traveling to all the different countries and we didn’t even need a passport. Arrival home will be late afternoon with fond memories of our trip “Christmas Around the World.” (Breakfast, Kolaches & Coffee)
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Not Included: Travel Insurance, Gratuities for your Driver and Tour Director and Any Optional Activities, Meals or Items of a Personal Nature.
Guaranteed Pick Up Points: Cuba City, Platteville & The Q Casino Dubuque, IA.
PRICE PER PERSON
$1,695 per person - Single
$1,415 per person - 2 to a room
$1,325 per person - 3 to a room
$1,225 per person - 4 to a room
TOUR INCLUDES
Deluxe Motor Coach, D&D Tour Director, 4 Nights lodging, Baggage Handling (1Bag per person), 4 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 4 Dinner, Kolaches & Coffee, Christmas in Germany, Driving Tour of Omaha, Old Market District, Lauritzen Botanical Gardens, Master’s Hand Christmas, Big Mama’s Kitchen, Christmas in Ireland, Durham Museum, General George Crook House, Lithuania Bakery, Christmas in Scotland, Christmas in Poland, Christmas in Ukraine, Christmas in Greece, “A Christmas Carol” Musical, Christmas in Czechoslovakia, Taxes and Gratuity on all Included Meals and Attractions.
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Deposit
Make your reservation with a $200 per person deposit before Sept. 20 and receive $50 off final payment.
Balance due: Oct. 15, 2026