Christmas Around the World

December 5-9, 2023

5 DAYS – 9 MEALS

What a unique experience and the opportunity to visit 6 different countries and learn about their holiday traditions along with delicious meals, torts, coffee and desserts. We will sing traditional carols from those countries and watch traditional dancers entertain us. You will even be able to pick up unique gifts for family and friends, something certainly different from what they may have received in the past. A truly magical experience for making a lifetime of memories.

Highlights

  • Holiday Program at the German American Society Center
  • Tour of City of Omaha
  • Joslyn Castle Tour
  • Frontier Dinner at the General Crook House
  • Tour of Boys Town
  • Christmas at Union Station
  • Greek Holiday Dinner, Entertainment, and Gold Dome Church Tour
  • Christmas in the Ukraine with Linens & Traditions Presentation
  • Christmas in Poland Meal and Entertainment
  • Holiday Poinsettia Show at Botanical Gardens
  • “A Christmas Carol” Musical
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Pricing

Double – $1,395 pp

Single – $1,645

Triple – $1,295 pp

Quadruple – $1,245 pp

Deposit: $100 pp (due at time of booking)

Travel Protection: Call for quote

Final Payment due by October 20, 2023

Day 1

We depart Springfield, Missouri for Omaha, Nebraska. After arriving in Omaha and checking into our comfortable hotel, we travel to Germany by way of the German American Society for a Christmas dinner and experience unlike any other! (D)

Day 2

We will start our day with a step on guided tour of the city before making our way to Scotland, where we will have a tour of Joslyn Castle and enjoy a presentation. We will then head to the Old Market District for lunch and shopping! This evening we will enjoy a Frontier Dinner at the General Crook House before settling back into our hotel for the night. (B, D)

Day 3

This morning we visit Lauritzen Gardens and their impressive display of over 7,000 poinsettias.  This is followed by a trip to Boys Town to learn about Father Flanagan and his inspiring work. We have a chance to see his home, and the entire campus festooned in traditional Irish decorations. This afternoon we will experience the Winter Seasonal & Holiday Tea Presentation. Tonight, we enjoy a home cooked Greek dinner while being entertained by Greek music and dancing. (B, D)

Day 4

This morning it Holiday Torts at Lithium Bakery and then off to Poland! We will enjoy a Polish meal and entertainment and then make our way to Ukraine Catholic Church to get a peek at what Christmas is like there. Dinner will be on your own before spending your last evening relaxing as you watch A Christmas Carol Musical! It’s the perfect way to end this festive tour! (B, L)

Day 5

Today we depart for Springfield, reminiscing on all that we learned and experienced from cultures around the world! (B, L)