Texas Coast & Hill Country Journey

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February 19 – 26, 2027 / 8 Days / 7 Nights

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Texas Coast & Hill Country Journey

Experience the best of Texas on this immersive journey from the Gulf Coast to the heart of Hill Country. Explore Galveston's storied streets, savor local cuisine, tour historic sites, and discover vibrant cities like San Antonio and Austin. Enjoy scenic drives, cultural landmarks, and unforgettable moments in the Lone Star State.

Tour Costs:

Single Package: $5350

Double Package: $4499

Deposit due at booking: $500

Final Payment Due: October 26, 2026

Journey Highlights

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At a glance

Day 1 - Departure Portland to Galveston

19-Feb-2027

Fly from Portland to Galveston, Welcome Dinner

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Suggested arrival at Portland International Airport

Suggested arrival at Portland International Airport (PDX) at 7:30 AM.
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Alaska Airlines Flight AS 1420: Portland to Houston

Feb 19, 2027
PDX
10:30
Portland International Airport

4h 22m

Feb 19, 2027
IAH
16:52
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Depart Portland on Alaska Airlines Flight AS 1420 to Houston (IAH) — nonstop, approximately 4 hours 22 minutes.
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The San Luis Resort, Galveston, TX

Galveston, TX
Check inFriday, Feb 19, 2027
Hotel check-in at The San Luis Resort, Galveston, TX for 2 nights.
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Welcome Dinner

Welcome Dinner at The San Luis Resort.

Day 2 - Galveston Island Exploration and Dining

20-Feb-2027
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Discover Galveston's History, Harbor, and Cuisine

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Breakfast at The San Luis Resort

We begin our first full day on Galveston Island with breakfast at the resort before setting out to explore one of Texas's most storied and captivating cities.
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Strand Historic District Visit

Our morning takes us to the Strand Historic District, a beautifully preserved stretch of Victorian commercial architecture where galleries, boutiques, and a spirited sense of history await around every corner.
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Moody Mansion Guided Tour

We then step inside Moody Mansion, a magnificent 1895 home whose guided tour brings Galveston's Gilded Age vividly and compellingly to life.
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Group Lunch at Harbor-front Seafood Restaurant

Following a group lunch at one of Galveston's beloved harbor-front seafood restaurants, we return to the resort for a relaxed mid-afternoon break.
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Resort Leisure and Seawall Promenade

The pool, the famous Seawall promenade, and the wide Gulf horizon are all yours to enjoy. For those who wish to venture out further, an optional dolphin cruise along Galveston harbor is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon on the water.
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Group Dinner at Seawall Landmark

Tonight we come together for a group dinner at one of Galveston's most cherished seafood institutions — a Seawall landmark that has welcomed guests for well over a century. Fresh Gulf Coast seafood, warm and attentive service, and ocean views make for a memorable first full evening on the island.
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The San Luis Resort, Galveston, TX

Overnight at The San Luis Resort, Galveston, TX.

Day 3 - Galveston to Brenham

21-Feb-2027
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Galveston Leisure, Space Center, and Brenham Arrival

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Breakfast at The San Luis Resort

Our final Galveston morning is a leisurely one. After breakfast at the resort, the pool, the Seawall, and the Gulf Coast views are yours to enjoy at your own pace. This is an unhurried morning — the perfect opportunity to take in the salt air and the sweeping ocean light one last time before we move inland.
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Morning Leisure at Resort and Seawall

Enjoy the pool, the Seawall, and Gulf Coast views at your own pace before departing Galveston.
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Lunch at Pier 21 Waterfront Area

We make our way to the Pier 21 waterfront area, where guests enjoy lunch on their own from a lively selection of harbor-front dining options.
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Space Center Houston Visit and Tram Tour

The afternoon then brings us to one of America's most celebrated science and exploration destinations: Space Center Houston. We take in the exhibits and join a tram tour through the working NASA campus, where Mission Control and astronaut training facilities offer a fascinating and inspiring look behind the scenes of human spaceflight.
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Transfer to Brenham and Hotel Check-in

We continue north to the charming Texas town of Brenham, where we check into our hotel for the night.
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Group Dinner at Local Brenham Restaurant

After a full and varied day, we gather for a group dinner at a favorite local spot before settling in for the evening.
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Hampton Inn & Suites, Brenham, TX

Overnight: Hampton Inn & Suites, Brenham, TX

Day 4 - Brenham, Johnson City & Fredericksburg

22-Feb-2027
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Hill Country Drive, LBJ Park, Winery, Fredericksburg

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Depart Brenham for Johnson City

DepartureBrenham, TX
DestinationJohnson City, TX
This morning we depart Brenham and make our way west through the rolling Texas Hill Country — a beautiful drive through ranch lands and cedar-covered hills that signals the distinct character of this next chapter of the tour.
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Lyndon Baines Johnson National Historical Park Ranger-led Tour

We arrive in Johnson City, where the Lyndon Baines Johnson National Historical Park preserves the boyhood home of America's 36th President. An NPS ranger-led tour of the Victorian home where LBJ grew up from the age of five offers a moving and richly contextual look at the man and the rural Texas world that shaped him.
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Group Lunch in Johnson City

Following a group lunch in Johnson City, we continue into the heart of the Hill Country wine country, stopping for a private tasting at one of the region's most acclaimed estate wineries.
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Private Winery Tasting in Hill Country

Set amid sweeping Hill Country terrain, the patio views and the wines — particularly the Spanish varietals for which this area has become known — make for a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon.
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Travel to Fredericksburg

DepartureJohnson City, TX
DestinationFredericksburg, TX
We arrive in Fredericksburg in the mid-afternoon, with time to rest or take a stroll along the famous Main Street before dinner.
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Group Dinner in Fredericksburg

Tonight we dine together at one of Fredericksburg's finest restaurants, where the menu draws on the town's deep German heritage and the exceptional local ingredients of the Hill Country.
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Inn on Barons Creek, Fredericksburg, TX

Overnight: Inn on Barons Creek, Fredericksburg, TX

Day 5 - Fredericksburg & The Hill Country

23-Feb-2027
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Pacific War Museum, Main Street, Winery Visit

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National Museum of the Pacific War Docent-led Tour

We devote our morning to one of the finest museums in Texas: the National Museum of the Pacific War. Located in Fredericksburg — the birthplace of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz — this extraordinary facility tells the full story of the Pacific Theater of World War II with depth, humanity, and remarkable artifacts. A docent-led group tour ensures that we move through the galleries with context and meaning. It is an experience that stays with visitors long after they leave.
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Group Lunch on Fredericksburg's Main Street

Following a group lunch on Fredericksburg's historic Main Street, we head out for an afternoon winery visit — a second and different estate from yesterday's stop, offering a fresh perspective on the Hill Country wine scene.
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Afternoon Winery Visit in Hill Country

We head out for an afternoon winery visit — a second and different estate from yesterday's stop, offering a fresh perspective on the Hill Country wine scene. We return to the hotel in the mid-afternoon with time to rest, browse the boutiques of Main Street, or simply enjoy the unhurried pace of this remarkable small city.
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Farewell Dinner in Fredericksburg

Our farewell dinner in Fredericksburg this evening is at a restaurant celebrated throughout Texas for its mastery of Hill Country cuisine and its outstanding wine program — a perfect final evening in one of the state's most distinctive destinations.
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Inn on Barons Creek, Fredericksburg, TX

Overnight: Inn on Barons Creek, Fredericksburg, TX

Day 6 - Fredericksburg to San Antonio

24-Feb-2027
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Gruene Hall, San Antonio River Walk, The Alamo

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Breakfast

After breakfast, we depart Fredericksburg and make a scenic stop in Gruene — a beautifully preserved 19th-century cotton community along the Guadalupe River that time seems to have gently passed by.
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Depart Fredericksburg for Gruene

DepartureFredericksburg, TX
DestinationGruene, TX
After breakfast, we depart Fredericksburg and make a scenic stop in Gruene — a beautifully preserved 19th-century cotton community along the Guadalupe River that time seems to have gently passed by.
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Visit Gruene Hall

Gruene Hall, the oldest continually operating dance hall in Texas, is a wonderful stop for photos and a sense of this living piece of Texas history.
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Travel to San Antonio

DepartureGruene, TX
DestinationSan Antonio, TX
We arrive in San Antonio at one of the city's oldest and most atmospheric neighborhoods, directly on the River Walk.
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Lunch on San Antonio River Walk (on own)

Guests enjoy lunch on their own from a wonderful variety of riverside options before we make our way to The Alamo — the most iconic site in Texas history.
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Visit The Alamo

Free admission and an afternoon visit allow us to move through the grounds and museum at a comfortable pace, absorbing the full weight and significance of this extraordinary place.
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Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX

We check into our River Walk hotel this afternoon — ideally positioned for an evening of independent exploration.

Day 7 - San Antonio Missions, The Pearl & River Walk

25-Feb-2027
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San Antonio Missions, The Pearl, Tower Views

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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Visit

Our morning is devoted to the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most significant cultural and historical landscapes in North America. We visit Mission Concepción and Mission San José, two of the four Spanish colonial missions that define this extraordinary corridor south of the city. Free National Park admission and unhurried pacing allow us to fully appreciate the architecture, the history, and the living communities that still surround these remarkable structures.
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Explore The Pearl District

After the missions, we make our way to The Pearl — San Antonio's most celebrated culinary and cultural district, developed in a beautifully restored historic brewery complex along the River Walk. Guests enjoy lunch on their own and free time to explore the market, the boutiques, and the extraordinary concentration of restaurants that have made The Pearl a destination in its own right.
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Tower of the Americas Visit

We then gather for a visit to the Tower of the Americas, where glass elevators carry us to the observation deck 750 feet above the city for panoramic views that take in the Missions to the south, the River Walk below, and the full sweep of San Antonio in every direction.
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Farewell Dinner in San Antonio

Tonight we gather for our farewell dinner at one of San Antonio's most celebrated restaurants — a River Walk institution whose chef has been the city's most frequently James Beard-nominated culinary figure. The menu draws on the finest Texas beef, Hill Country venison, quail, and Gulf seafood, all served with floor-to-ceiling views of the river. It is a dinner worthy of the journey.
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Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX

Overnight: Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX

Day 8 - Austin & Departure Home

26-Feb-2027
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Austin Sights, Barbecue, and Departure

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Depart San Antonio by coach for Austin

DepartureSan Antonio, TX10:00
DestinationAustin, TX
Depart San Antonio by coach for Austin at 10:00 AM.
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Texas State Capitol — free guided group tour

Texas State Capitol — free guided group tour (approximately 40 minutes) at 11:15 AM.
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Lunch — Terry Black's Barbecue, Austin

Lunch at Terry Black's Barbecue, Austin (Michelin Plate 2024 & 2025) at 12:15 PM.
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Free time on South Congress Avenue

Free time on South Congress Avenue at 1:45 PM.
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Group assembles at Jo's Coffee, South Congress Avenue — coach departs for airport

Group assembles at Jo's Coffee, South Congress Avenue at 3:00 PM and coach departs for airport.
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Arrive Austin Bergstrom International Airport

DepartureSouth Congress Avenue, Austin, TX15:00
DestinationAustin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)15:30
Arrive Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) at 3:30 PM.
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Alaska Airlines connecting service: Austin to Portland via Seattle

AUS
18:00
Austin Bergstrom International Airport

PDX
21:30
Portland International Airport
Depart Austin at 6:00 PM on Alaska Airlines connecting service to Portland via Seattle. Estimated arrival at Portland International Airport (PDX) at ~9:30 PM.
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1. Portland International Airport (PDX)

7000 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97218

2. Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

2800 N Terminal Rd, Houston, TX 77032

3. The San Luis Resort, Galveston, TX

5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551

4. Strand Historic District

2228 Mechanic St, Galveston, TX 77550

5. Moody Mansion

2618 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550

6. Pier 21

21 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550

7. Space Center Houston

1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058

8. Hampton Inn & Suites, Brenham, TX

2605 Schulte Blvd, Brenham, TX 77833

9. Lyndon Baines Johnson National Historical Park

100 E Ladybird Ln, Johnson City, TX 78636

10. Inn on Barons Creek, Fredericksburg, TX

308 S Washington St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

11. National Museum of the Pacific War

311 E Austin St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

12. Gruene Hall

1281 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130

13. Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

105 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205

14. The Alamo

300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205

15. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (Mission San José)

6701 San Jose Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214

16. Mission Concepción

807 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210

17. The Pearl

303 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215

18. Tower of the Americas

739 E César E. Chávez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78205

19. Texas State Capitol

1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

20. Terry Black's Barbecue, Austin

1003 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

21. Jo's Coffee, South Congress

1300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

22. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719