Steamboatin' Fall Colors Cruise & Tour
Unpack Twice - 3 Nights in Minneapolis and 3 Nights Cruise on the American Queen Steamboat

October 16-22, 2012
7 days 6 nights
  
Enjoy the spectacular fall colors as you cruise the Mississippi on the beautiful American Queen Sternwheeler with ports of call in Red Wing and Lake Pepin. Combining the best of the old and the new, this beautiful lady of the river epitomizes the grace and grandeur that has made Steamboating a cherished American tradition for more than two centuries.

Peruse the sights and sounds of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Stroll the colorful streets of historic old river towns. Shop Mall of America, listen to the Big Band era music of the Wabasha Street Caves, fraternize with the seamy underworld as you take the Untouchable Gangster Tour of St. Paul.

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • Guided City Tour of Minneapolis including Mill City Museum, and the elegant Guthrie Theater
  • Guided City Tour of St. Paul including the State Capital Building, Cathedral of St. Paul, James Hill Mansion
    and the Minnesota History Center
  • St. Paul Untouchable Gangster Tour
  • Big Band music in Wabasha Street Caves
  • Half day shopping Mall of America
  • 3 nights cruising on the American Queen Steamboat
  • Port of Call Red Wing with city tour excursion
  • Port of Call Lake Pepin
  • Tour quaint riverfront town of Stillwater
  • Visit Bachman Floral Gardens
TRIPS INCLUDES
  • Round trip commercial airfare from Indianapolis
  • Home pick-up & return Indy metro area
  • Airport transfers
  • Transportation by luxury coach
  • 6 nights accommodations
  • Baggage handling
  • 13 meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunch, 5 dinners
  • Admissions to attractions highlighted in itinerary
  • All taxes and gratuities (except Tour Manager and Driver)
  • Professional Tour Director
  • Operated by an Interlude Travel Partner
  • Guaranteed Departure
 
PRICING DETAILS (Cost per Person)*
Double (Inside-G) $2,739
Double (Outside-E) $3,059
Double (Outside-Bay) $3,165
Deposit $450 per person
Balance Due July 13, 2012
Travel Protection: .077%
*Air departure from Indianapolis included; included air fare estimated and subject to change. Call for pricing from other departure cities. CALL for Single Supplement.
TRAVEL ITINERARY

Day 1: Indianapolis / Minneapolis, MN
Arrive at Minneapolis Airport, meet your tour manager and transfer to your 4-Star Westin Minneapolis Hotel for a 3 nights stay. Enjoy your Get Acquainted Dinner tonight. Westin Minneapolis Hotel (D)

Day 2: Minneapolis, MN Tour
Enjoy a guided city tour including tours of historic Mill City's Museum, once the world's largest flour mill located on the historic Mississippi riverfrond, and the elegant Guthrie Theater. Westin Minneapolis Hotel (B)

Day 3: St. Paul Tour
Tour the State Capital Building, the Cathedral of St. Paul, railroad tycoon James Hill Mansion and the Minnesota History Center. Enjoy our prohibition era Untouchable Gangster tour. Big Band music in historic Wabasha Street Caves and dinner at a local restaurant. Westin Minneapolis Hotel (B,D)

Day 4: Mall of America's / Board American Queen Steamboat
Half day of shopping at the impressive Mall of America in nearby Bloomington, prior to boarding the nostalgic American Queen for a 3 night cruise on the upper Mississippi. The largest steamboat ever built, the grand American Queen is a gracious and elegant triumph of American ingenuity. Combining the best of the old and the new, this beautiful lady of the river epitomizes the grace and grandeur that has made Steamboating a cherished American tradition for more than two centuries. American Queen Steamboat (B,D)

Day 5: Port of Call - Red Wing, MN
Incredible fall colors await as you cruise down one of the most beautiful stretches of the Mississippi River. Stop in picturesque Red Wing, Minnesota. Your city tour excursion is included. American Queen Steamboat (B,L,D)

Day 6: Port of Call - Lake Pepin
Cruise through several locks, dams and visit Lake Pepin, the largest lake on the Mississippi River. Lake Pepin takes its name from the Pepin brothers, two of the first French trappers in the area.The village was settled in 1846, and was initially known as a steamboat boomtown familiar to Mark Twain and wealthy Chicago socialites who summered on the lake. It is also known as the birthplace of Laura Ingalls Wilder. American Queen Steamboat (B,L,D)

Day 7: Dock St. Paul / Stillwater, MN / Indianapolis
Return to St. Paul and disembark the boat. Drive to the quaint riverfront town of Stillwater... Minnesota’s Birthplace, located on the beautiful St. Croix River. Then drive to Minneapolis to visit Bachman Floral Gardens, one of the largest traditional floral and nursery operations in the world, prior to your return flights home. (B)

Commercial Air: Book Now to ensure your place on this trip because this trip operates on commercial air. Space is limited and may not be available less than 65 days before departure. Included air fare subject to change.
Cancellation policy: if insurance is not purchased, cancellation charges are: 91 days and earlier: full refund; 90-65 days before departure: $450 plus the cost of any non-refundable airline tickets; 64 and less days prior to departure: no refund.
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