Enhance your holiday season with a festive ladies-only getaway to the AAA Four Diamond Osthoff Resort, nestled along the pristine shores of Wisconsin’s Elkhart Lake and home to one of the highest-rated Christmas markets in North America. Slow down and embrace the spirit of the season with an old-fashioned horse-drawn wagon ride and a special ornament-making activity. On your journey home, visit destinations filled with seasonal charm and natural beauty, including Madison and historic Galena, where you’ll enjoy an overnight stay at the DeSoto House Hotel. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in style on this memorable ladies-only seasonal escape.
- A Sunrise Tours ladies-only getaway
- Two-night stay at the luxurious AAA Four Diamond Osthoff Resort & Spa
- Visit the Old-World Christmas Market
- Horse-drawn wagon ride and ornament making
- Holiday Flower Show at the beautiful Olbrich Botanical Gardens
- Overnight stay and dinner at the historic DeSoto House Hotel in Galena
- Fantastic holiday shopping at the Christmas Market, State Street in Madison, and Downtown Galena
DAY 1: WELCOME TO WISCONSIN!
Travel north via deluxe motorcoach to beautiful Elkhart Lake, home of the AAA Four Diamond retreat The Osthoff Resort & Spa. Settle in with a grand welcome dinner at the resort. D
DAY 2: CHRISTMAS MARKET
Begin your day at the Old World Christmas Market on the grounds of the resort. Experience the charm of a traditional European Christkindlemarkt, offering handcrafted gifts, festive foods, and holiday cheer. Savor the sights and sounds of international artisans and enjoy this special time of year at this most beloved of holiday traditions. Enjoy a special holiday ornament- making activity and take a Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride. B,D
DAY 3: GALENA, IL
Depart the resort for Madison, Wisconsin’s capital city. See the magnificent Christmas Tree resplendent in the beautiful Capitol Rotunda, taking some free time to shop and have lunch on lively State Street. Visit the Holiday Flower Show at Olbrich Gardens before departing for Galena, IL, for an overnight stay and dinner at the historic DeSoto House Hotel. B, D
DAY 4: MORNING IN GALENA, RETURN HOME
Enjoy a peaceful morning in Galena, which transforms into a picturesque Christmas storybook village each winter. Visit with a local beekeeper for a sweet experience, tasting different types of honey fresh from a local hive, before beginning the journey home. B
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Night 1-2: The Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, WI
Night 3: DeSoto House Hotel, Galena, IL
Departure Cities:
- St. Louis
Depart: December 8, 2026 sold out
Return: December 11, 2026
Price Per Person:
- DB $1,299
- TP/QD $1,179
- SG $1,699
Other General Information
Tour Communications: You will receive three key communications leading up to your tour:
- Get Ready: Your email confirmation and initial tour information, sent after you register.
- Get Set: An email with additional tour details, sent approximately two months before departure.
- Go: Your final trip documents, mailed via USPS approximately three to four weeks before departure. This packet will include your daily itinerary, luggage tags, and final departure information.
Travel Protection: Travel Protection is optional but highly recommended and may be purchased until the day before departure. Sunrise Tours offers plans through battleface. Additional information will be included with your Get Ready email and can also be found HERE.
Inclusions: Unless otherwise noted, your Sunrise Tour includes:
- A professional Sunrise Tour Director
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Local step-on guides, including gratuities
- International tour guide gratuities when specified for the individual tour
- Deluxe motorcoach transportation with an onboard restroom
- Admission to activities and events as indicated
- Airfare from designated airports
- Transportation to and from designated airports from our convenient local pickup points*
- Luggage handling at hotels when available
Gratuities: We believe tipping is a personal and discretionary interaction between our guests and staff. A typical gratuity for your Sunrise Tour Director and motorcoach driver is $6 to $10 per person, per day of the tour. Sunrise Shuttle drivers also appreciate gratuities for excellent service, with a suggested amount of $5 per person. Our staff will not solicit gratuities or distribute gratuity envelopes.
Refreshments: We are happy to provide refreshments on most motorcoach travel days. We also recommend bringing a refillable water bottle to help you stay hydrated throughout your tour.
Pickup Points: If fewer than four travelers request a particular pickup point, we may ask those guests to select another available pickup location. Travelers are also welcome to join a tour from a city that is not listed as a departure point. Please contact our friendly reservations team to discuss available arrangements. For departure cities not listed, airfare is typically $100 more than the published fare for domestic tours and $200 more for international tours.
TSA PreCheck and Airline Rewards Numbers: TSA PreCheck, Known Traveler Numbers, and airline rewards numbers must be provided to our reservations team at least 60 days before departure. Numbers received after this deadline may not be applied to your reservation.
Airline Seating: Preferred seating may not be available with group airfare. In some cases, seats are not assigned until travelers arrive at the airport. Your tour fare includes an economy-class seat but does not include advance seat selection. Seat upgrades may be available for an additional cost.
Motorcoach Capacity and Seating: To provide one of the most comfortable motorcoach experiences in the industry, Sunrise Tours generally limits motorcoaches to 80% capacity. This allows for a maximum of 44 passengers on a motorcoach designed to accommodate 55. Sunrise Tours reserves the right to amend this practice. Your Tour Director will rotate motorcoach seating each day of the tour. Payment of a single-occupancy fare does not guarantee two motorcoach seats, and you may be seated beside another friendly Sunrise Tours guest.
Terms and Conditions
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