The Grand Tour of San Antonio Texas - Full Day Tour

The Grand Tour of San Antonio Texas

See the sights, from our Air-conditioned Motorcoaches, as we explore the beautiful city of San Antonio. Tour includes stops at The Major Sites of importance as we take you on a journey tour San Antonio past and present. This tour offers complimentary pick up from many Hotels and RV Parks.

We will show you the best of San Antonio and stop at key attractions throughout the tour and other hightlights can be seen from the bus.

The Grand Tour of San Antonio Texas

Stops will be made at these sites and Admission is included:

©2006 Teresa Adams

The Alamo: The most famous spot in Texas, where David Crockett, Colonel William Barrett Travis, Jim Bowie and 186 others died fighting for independence on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks from Mexican General Santa Anna. Originally established in 1718 as the city's first mission, The Alamo is located in the heart of San Antonio, inside beautifully landscaped grounds. Step inside The Alamo and see where brave defenders fought and died. Walk through the Long Barracks Museum, home to exhibits that tell the story of Texas, its settlement, revolution, and later efforts to save the Alamo from disuse and disrepair. Visit the Gift Museum to see more Alamo artifacts and to purchase souvenirs.

IMAX Theatre: The giant IMAX screen, along with state-of-the-art sound, take you to 1836 and put you in the center of battle in the award-winning recreation of the siege and fall of the Alamo in "Alamo The Price of Freedom.

©2006 Mike Norton

" Relive history's unforgettable 13 days of glory, as you stand beside Colonel William Barret Travis, James Bowie, David Crockett and 186 other Texian and Tejano defenders fighting for Texas Independence against the much larger force of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and his Mexican army.

Riverboat Ride: Take a relaxing cruise down the beautiful Paseo Del Rio, shaded by towering cypresses, oaks and willows and bordered by gardens of flowering ornamental foliage. One level below the hustle and bustle of the city streets, the riverboats take you on a three-mile tour of lush green foliage, unique retail shops and restaurants.

Market Square /El Mercado: A visit to historic Market Square is a unique and exciting experience. Visitors can browse the 32 shops at El Mercado, an area patterned after an authentic Mexican market, as well as the 80 specialty shops in Farmer's Market Plaza.

©2006 Brandon Seidel

Mission San Jose: Founded in 1720, it became the largest and best known of the Texas missions, with up to 300 inhabitants at one time. The mission is now fully restored and boasts several unique features, including exquisite carvings on the church and the famous "Rose Window," considered to be one of the finest pieces of Spanish Colonial ornamentation in the country.

Japanese Sunken Gardens: This beautiful and unique old stone quarry features winding pebble walkways, stone bridges, a waterfall and tranquil pools among lush gardens. Also enjoy a drive through beautiful Brackenridge Park and by the world-renowned San Antonio Zoo.

Mission Concepcion: Visit Mission Concepcion and be transported back in time to the era of Spanish conquest, and experience the strength of the Friars who Christianized the Native Americans. Learn how the Spanish developed the mission system within the San Antonio area and Texas and how they and Native Americans lived and worked in the mission era. View the original frescoes still visible within the rooms of the mission. Mission Concepcion is the oldest unrestored stone church in America today, and it is still an active parish, as are all of the missions, except the Alamo.

Other Sites that will be Seen from the bus include:

San Fernando Cathedral: Founded in 1731, this is among the oldest catholic parish churches in the southwest

La Villita: San Antonio's oldest surviving neighborhood, dating form the 1750's, is now alive with artists and craftsmen, shops and restaurants

Tower of the Americas: At 750 ft. tall, the tower offers a panoramic view of san antonio and the surrounding areas. It is one on san antonio's most visible landmarks

Hemisfair Park: Site of the 1968 world's fair, the area features greenscapes, historic buildings, a dramatic water display and playground

Institute of Texan Cultures: Ppened in 1968 as part of hemisfair, the institute features exhibits on 27 ethnic and cultural groups that settled the state.

The Grand Tour of San Antonio
January - December: Daily at 9:00am

Departure Point:

The Tour leaves the Alamo Visitor Center at 216 Alamo Plaza San Antonio Texas 78205 - Next to the Alamo. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time.

Complimentary Hotel and RV Pick Up:

Pick up will be at a pre-arranged time prior to the actual tour departure time. Pick up is generally 30-45 minutes prior to the actual tour departure time. Your specific pick up time will be indicated on your confirmation ticket.

©2006 Brandon Seidel

Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at the time of booking. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover Cards.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher:

This tour must be booked at least 24hrs in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12-24 hours subject to availability. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print this voucher on you home/office printer and present SIGNED voucher at departure location. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

Cancellation and No Show Policy:

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. No Shows are charged 100% In the event the tour is cancelled by the tour operator, the full ticket price will be refunded.

Cancellation Policy:�

Cancellations within 24 hours of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations prior to 24 hours are charged a minimum $10.00 per person administration fee. We charge 100% for No Shows. If the tour is cancelled by the tour operator, the full ticket price will be refunded.

Supplier and Tourcorp assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, weather, conditions of trails, roads, bays, oceans, rivers, airspace and any other conditions beyond control of Supplier, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers.

Comfortable shoes, extra layer of warm clothing, hats, visors and sunglasses. Weather: Tour route or activity may be changed depending on local weather conditions. Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

All company policies can be found at www.tourcorp.com, and are part of this tour purchase.