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SUMMARY:Happy 100th Birthday Route 66 at Route 66 Musical for the Miller Center - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe do have waitlist so just call me to be put on the list! \nIt’s the 100th Birthday of Route 66!  Come join us as we celebrate at The Little Theatre on The Square in Sullivan\, IL.  Buckle up for Route 66\, the high-octane jukebox musical that’s part road trip\, part rock’n roll review!  Join four singing service station attendants as they cruise from Chicago to California\, stopping at iconic towns and meeting a cast of quirke characters along the way.  With classic hits like “King of the Road”\, “On the Road Again\,” and “Little Old Lady from Pasadena\,” this journey celebrates America’s love affair with the open road.   Before the show we’ll stop on Route 66 and tour The Mill Museum.  We will also be having “the most delicious meal” from our Arthur DayTrip\, in an Amish home! \n  \n$ 199     PER PERSON \n  \nMiller Center Pickup Only
URL:https://www.goldentoursmidwest.com/golden-tours/happy-100th-birthday-route-66-at-route-66-musical-for-the-miller-center/
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SUMMARY:Northern California Dreamin'
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this amazing 5 day/ 4 night excursion exploring the beauty and marvel of Northern California. \n  \nDay one: We’ll take a luxury motorcoach to Chicago O’Hare Airport where we will fly direct to San Francisco.  We’ll be met by our coach there and taken to our beautiful hotel\, The Hotel Zephyr in San Francisco.  Your evening will be free to explore. \n  \nDay two:  After breakfast we’ll have a guided tour of San Francisco.  You’ll enjoy lunch on your own and then we’ll take a ferry to Alcatraz\, where we’ll have the chance to explore the windswept island\, learn about the history and visit the Alcatraz Cellhouse.  Next we’ll visit the Golden Gate Bridge’s Welcome Center and learn about this marvelous structure.  Afterwards\, we’ll enjoy a delicious dinner together as a group.  Your evening will be free to explore.   \n  \nDay three:  This morning we’ll meet our guide and be taken to see the Giant Redwoods at Muir Woods.  These trees range in age from 400-800 years old with heights up to 250 feet.  We’ll enjoy a group lunch before going to a Napa Valley Winery for a tour and tasting.  Then we’ll go back to the city where you’ll have your evening free to explore San Francisco\, maybe ride the trolley and have dinner at one of the many amazing restaurants. \n  \nDay four:  This morning we’ll travel south to the town of Felton\, nestled amongst the coastal Redwoods of California’s North Central Coast.  Here we’ll board the Santa Cruz and Big Trees Railroad for a short ride through the forests and enjoy a barbeque lunch in historic Roaring Camp dating back to the late 1800’s.  Next we’ll enjoy some free time in Monterey\, CA with a visit to Old Fisherman’s Wharf\, the heart of the area’s thriving fishing industry.  You’ll get to enjoy the many restaurants and shopping opportunities.  Tonight we’ll have a group dinner before you have your evening free. \n  \nDay five:  After breakfast we’ll say goodbye as we leave our heart in San Francisco and return home!  \nWith a Peoria & Galesburg Pickup \nSaturday\, August 8- Wednesday\, August 12\, 2026 \n\n\n\nOccupancy\nPrice Per Person\nDue at booking\nDue 3/20/26\nDue 6/20/26\n\n\nSingle\n$4750\n$995\n$1878\n$1877\n\n\nDouble\n$3950\n$995\n$1478\n$1477\n\n\nTriple\n$3750\n$995\n$1378\n$1377\n\n\nQuad\n$3650\n$995\n$1328\n$1327\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.goldentoursmidwest.com/golden-tours/northern-california-dreamin/
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SUMMARY:Bix Jazz Lunch Cruise on The Celebration Belle - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:We are taking a waitlist for this trip! \n  \nIt’s the 4th  annual – Bringing Bix back to the River!  You’ll enjoy the sweet sounds of Jazz as we cruise down the Mississippi\, admiring the beautiful shore lines of Illinois and Iowa!  You’ll be blown away by the live musicians and singers.  Dress in your favorite 20’s\, 30’s or 40’s attire and bring your dancing shoes!   This 750 passenger paddle wheel boat\, “Celebration Belle” is specially designed for cruising the waterways of the Mississippi.  Your DayTrip will include a 3 hour river cruise from Moline\, a full hot 2 entree lunch buffet\, along with wonderful entertainment.  As always\, we will stop at the John Deere Pavilion in the morning and visit The Isabel Bloom Factory for a demonstration and shopping in the afternoon. \n  \nLast year it was one of the best performances we saw!  Everyone loved it! \n  \n$ 195      PER PERSON \n  \nWith a Peoria & Galesburg Pickup
URL:https://www.goldentoursmidwest.com/golden-tours/bix-jazz-lunch-cruise-on-the-celebration-belle/
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SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet at Fireside Theatre in Fort Atkinson\, WI SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:I am taking names for a waitlist! \nOn December 4\, 1956\, an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, Carl Perkins\, and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time.  Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary December night to life with an irresistible take of broken promises\, secrets\, betrayal and celebrations that is both poignant and funny.  Relive the era with the smash-hit sensation featuring an incredible score of rock n roll\, gospel\, R&B\, and country hits all performed live.  Featuring such hit songs as “Blue Suede Shoes\,” “Fever\,” “Walk The Line\,” “Sixteen Tons\,” “Great Balls of Fire\,” “Folsom Prison Blues\,” “Hound Dog\,” and many more.  All at the amazing square theatre that creates an intimate show at The Fireside Theatre.  We’ll enjoy a delicious meal in the beautiful dining room at The Fireside.  You’ll also have time to shop in their various gift shops.  \n  \nThis show is a must see especially at this Theatre!!  It will sell out fast! \n  \n$ 230  PER PERSON \n  \nPeoria Pickup Only
URL:https://www.goldentoursmidwest.com/golden-tours/million-dollar-quartet-at-fireside-theatre-in-fort-atkinson-wi/
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SUMMARY:St. Louis Riverboat & Arch Tour for the Miller Center
DESCRIPTION:Come take a ride with us on the Mississippi and enjoy the river on a 19th Century Paddlewheel Riverboat.  There is indoor and outdoor seating on the boat.  The one hour cruise will give you the best views of the Gateway Arch.  You will also be taking a tram ride 630 ft to the top for incredible views stretching 30 miles in every direction.  You’ll have 10 minutes at the top.  The tram ride is 45-60 mins long and is a five person pod that travels up the inside of the Arch.  We will also visit the museum under the Gateway Arch and browse the six interactive galleries in the museum.  Its stories hold over 200 years of our shared St. Louis history\, our nation’s westward expansion\, and how the Gateway Arch came to be.  There is an academy award winning documentary movie on how the Gateway Arch was created and built. We will also have a delicious lunch to enjoy! \n  \n***For the tram ride you can’t take a walker but you can take a cane.  You must be able to go up 6 flights of stairs (not all at the same time).  You may need to stand at times and there are no restrooms at the top.  The tram ride can be skipped and still fully enjoy the trip. \n  \n$ 195    PER PERSON \n  \nMiller Center Pickup Only
URL:https://www.goldentoursmidwest.com/golden-tours/st-louis-riverboat-arch-tour-for-the-miller-center/
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SUMMARY:Viva Las Vegas & The Grand Canyon
DESCRIPTION:GOLDEN TOURS EXCLUSIVE TRIP BY TRACY ANN \n  \nWe begin with a flight to Las Vegas\, Nevada where our coach bus will take us to Caesars Palace for a three night stay.  We will have a welcome dinner and see a Las Vegas Show.  Exact show to be determined. The next day starts off today with a city history tour!  Then we will head to Lake Mead for a Hoover Dam Sightseeing tour from the lake.  Afterwards\, we’ll enjoy lunch at Boulder City and then visit the Hoover Dam and enjoy a Dam Guided Tour! We will also see a show at the famous new attraction called The Sphere. (Show to be determined). Evening Free. Day three is your favorite part of the trip\, a FULL FREE DAY!  You can visit the Bellagio hotel\, visit the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical gardens\, see the fountains or see “O” by Cirque du Soleil.  Maybe you’ll want to do some shopping at the Forum shops\, visit Paris\, New York or just cruise the strip.  The choice is yours!  Day four we check out of the hotel and drive up to Red Rock Canyon for a guided tour and visit their beautiful visitors center.  Then we will enjoy lunch and visit the Red Rock Casino.  Afterwards\, we’ll travel to Williams\, AZ for the night. \nAll Aboard!  Today we will be taking a roundtrip train ride to spend the day at The Grand Canyon.  Take in the sights of this awesome marvel\, maybe even step out on the glass terrace above the Canyon.  Your evening will be free back in Williams\, AZ. Day six it’s back to Vegas to experience old Vegas in the downtown Fremont Experience.  We’ll tour the Mob Museum and explore all the fun the Fremont experience has to offer.  Your evening is free.  Optional night visit to the Sign Museum. Day seven we’ll be flying back to Illinois hopefully we will be richer! \nSingle Occupancy $4425 \nDouble Occupancy $3995 per person \nTriple and Quad Occupancy on request \nThis Multi DayTrip includes:  luxury motorcoach transportation to and from the airports\, non-stop airfare only\, all tours described\, all gratuities\, 1 breakfast\, 2 lunches\, 2 dinners\, and Tracy with Kelly -co-host as tour directors. \nWITH A PEORIA AND GALESBURG PICKUP! \nCancellation for any reason within 120 days of this tour is nonrefundable.  Cancellation prior to January 26\, 2026 will incur a 4% processing fee for refunds.  Luggage fees are NOT included.\n    
URL:https://www.goldentoursmidwest.com/golden-tours/viva-las-vegas-the-grand-canyon/
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SUMMARY:Sanfilippo Spring Swing Luncheon & Wurlitzer Concert
DESCRIPTION:This is one of the best DayTrips! Come join us at The Sanfilippo Estates in Barrington\, Illinois for an elegant luncheon in the Sanfilippo Carousel Pavilion.  Demonstrations of the 1890 Eden Palais Carousel & Fairground organs will follow lunch.  Then we’ll head over to the Sanfilippo Residence and into the theater for an 80-minute live Theater Organ Concert with organist Zach Frame on the 7000+ pipe Wurlitzer Organ.  Selection will include Big Band favorites\, Swing\, and music from the Great American Songbook.  After the concert you’ll explore the residence and its collections of Automatic Music Instruments with many machines demonstrated by Docents.  Relive the nostalgia of one of the greatest eras in music and marvel at the pristine collections.  Bring your best spring outfits and most striking hats!  You won’t want to miss it!   \n  \n$225        PER PERSON \n  \nPeoria Pickup Only
URL:https://www.goldentoursmidwest.com/golden-tours/sanfilippo-spring-swing-luncheon-wurlitzer-concert/
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SUMMARY:Fall In Amore With The ... Best of Italy
DESCRIPTION:Come experience The Best of Italy with Golden Tours on this 12 day/11 night Multi DayTrip from Rome to Rome! \n  \nLayered like a slice of decadent tiramisu\, Italy’s classic coffee and cocoa desserts\, this satisfying tour of Italy is filled with its sweetest cities for a rich and rewarding vacation of a lifetime.  How do you top the history\, wonder\, and charisma of Rome?  With the world-class art of Florence\, the alluring romance of Venice\, the quiet serenity of Assisi\, the historical fascination of Pompeii and the pure indulgence of Capri. The satiating fun continues as you enter the vin-clad Tuscan hills famous for its signature Chianti wine – and speed across the glittering Bay of Naples to the citrus-scented town of Sorrento\, renowned for its locally produced Limoncello liqueur.  You’ll have the opportunity to snap creative photos at The Leaning Tower of Pisa and devour more magnificent architecture -and artful cuisine- throughout this multi-tiered tour of Italy. \n  \nDay One:  Tuesday\, April 21st \nWe will take a luxury motorcoach arriving at O’Hare International airport where we will board our non-stop overnight flight to Rome. \n  \nDay Two:  Wednesday\, April 22nd  \nCiao! We’ll arrive in Rome where we will check into our hotel\, Degli Avanci\, overlooking Villa Borghese. This 19th century Art Nouveau building is surrounded by a lush orange tree garden. That evening we’ll have a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.  (Dinner) \n  \nDay Three: Thursday\, April 23rd \nToday we will explore Rome and will have a guided sightseeing tour which includes the Vatican Museums\, Sistine Chapel\, and St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pieta.  We’ll also visit the colosseum and see The Roman Forum. You will have free time in the afternoon and evening.  (Breakfast) \n  \nDay Four: Friday\, April 24th \nOur journey today takes us from the capital city Rome on a scenic drive to Montecatini.  En route we will visit Orvieto.  We’ll tour Orvieto Cathedral which is perched atop a volcanic hill in stunning style that features a large rose window\, golden mosaics and massive bronze doors.  Inside\, its frescoed chapels are adorned with spectacular works such as The Judgement Day\, The Coronation of Mary\, the Pieta created by the great artist Scalza and a spectacular organ with 5\,585 pipes. Then we’ll check into our hotel in Montecatini\, Croce Di Mal\, for a two night stay.  (Breakfast) \n  \nDay Five:  Saturday\, April 25th \nToday is about Italian Beauties.  We will depart for Florence to have a guided tour which includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece\, David\, at the Academy of Fine Arts\, Giotto’s Bell Tower\, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise” and Signoria Square.  You will have free time in the afternoon to enjoy gelato where it was first created.  We will have Dinner as a group back at the hotel.  (Breakfast\, Dinner) \n  \nDay Six:  Sunday\, April 26th \nWe depart our hotel and travel to Pisa where we’ll see the Leaning Tower of Pisa to take the ultimate selfie.  You’ll also see the European art in Pisa’s beautiful piazza then journey to Venice Island where we will stay two nights at The Carlton On the Grand Canal.  (Breakfast) \n  \nDay Seven:  Monday\, April 27th \nAhh Venice! Benvenuti a Venezia! Today we will take a private boat ride on the canals.  We will have a guided walking tour to see St. Mark’s Square and Basilica\, Doge’s Palace and The Bridge of Sighs followed by a glassblowing demonstration.  You will also have free time this afternoon and evening.  (Breakfast) \n  \nDay Eight:  Tuesday\, April 28th \nToday is about Medieval Marvels.  We depart Venice and take a scenic drive through the Apennine Mountains en route to Assisi.  In Assisi we will have a guided walking tour which includes St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica.  We will stay one night at Grand Hotel Assis and have dinner as a group.  (Breakfast\, Dinner) \n  \nDay Nine:  Wednesday\, April 29th \nToday time is standing still in Pompeii.  We depart Assisi and travel the beautiful countryside to Pompeii. Once there we will have a guided walking tour of the excavations followed by free time for lunch. Then we will go to Naples and embark on a jetfoil ride to the Island of Capri.  Next we will take a funicular ride from the harbor to Capri village.  We’ll check in for two nights at The Weber Ambassador overlooking the bay of Marina Piccola and the Faraglioni Rocks on the Island of Capri.  We will have dinner as a group tonight.  (Breakfast\, Dinner) \n  \nDay Ten:  Thursday\, April 30th \nToday we will explore the Island of Capri with a guided sightseeing tour of the famous Villa San Michele and a scenic cruise (weather permitting) around the island. You’ll have free time this afternoon and evening.  (Breakfast) \n  \nDay Eleven:  Friday\, May 1st \nWe depart Capri on a jetfoil ride to Sorrento where you’ll enjoy free time exploring the picturesque panoramas\, alluring bistros and boutique shopping.  Then we’ll travel to Rome for a farewell group dinner at a local restaurant.  (Breakfast\, Dinner) \n  \nDay Twelve:  Saturday\, May 2nd \nAfter breakfast we will depart from Rome and head back home\, reflecting on the incredible vacation we’ve just enjoyed! Arrivederci Roma!  (Breakfast) \n  \nThis Multi DayTrip includes: A luxury motorcoach transfer to and from the airport\, airfare only\, all tours described\, all gratitudes\, 10 Breakfasts\, 5 Dinners and Tracy and co-host as tour directors.   \n  \nWith a Peoria & Galesburg Pickup!! \n  \nPricing \n\n\n\nOccupancy\nPrice per person\nDue  \nat Booking\nDue 6/24/2025\nDue  \n9/24/2025\n\n\nSingle\n$8995\n$995\n$4000\n$4000\n\n\nDouble\n$8200\n$995\n$3605\n$3600\n\n\n\nTriple occupancy on request – no Quad available \n  \n*Passport Required* \n  \n*Cancellation for any reason within 220 days of this tour is non-refundable.  Cancellation prior to September 13\, 2025 will incur a 4% processing fee for refunds. \n  \n*Please note luggage fees charged by airlines are NOT included in the price of this trip and may vary based on airline policies\, fees\, restrictions\, etc.  The price of these luggage fees are the sole responsibility of each guest and are not determined by Golden Tours Midwest.  \n 
URL:https://www.goldentoursmidwest.com/golden-tours/fall-in-amore-with-the-best-of-italy/
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SUMMARY:A Day With The Amish In Arthur\, IL SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe are taking a waitlist for this trip. \nIt is our most popular DayTrip and most repeated!  Come learn more about the history and culture of the Amish way of life in Arthur\, IL.  We will have an Amish Guide give us the Ultimate Amish Experience and you learn something new each time!  We will tour the new Premier Design Showroom showcasing beautiful woodwork\, take a ride in an Amish buggy and enjoy the most delicious Amish style homemade meal in an Amish home!  Don’t forget to wear your stretchy pants!  We will also shop at Beachy’s Bulk Food Store filled with spices\, preserves\, pastas\, candies and many other items.  We will get a city tour before we visit downtown Arthur.  Don’t forget to stop and see Arthur’s famous Jerry Winter’s Gallery!  You won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind Amish DayTrip Experience! \n  \nWe will only be having one DayTrip to Arthur\, IL this year! Don’t miss out! \n  \n$195  PER PERSON \nPeoria Pickup Only
URL:https://www.goldentoursmidwest.com/golden-tours/a-day-with-the-amish-in-arthur-il/
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