Omaha: Christmas Around the World

DAY 1: WELCOME TO OMAHA!

Begin your holiday adventure arriving in Omaha by deluxe motorcoach from Kansas City. Your first stop in Omaha will be to experience a taste of Ireland at the Brazen Head Irish restaurant. Feast on a “boxty”, a traditional Irish luncheon dish while your group enjoys a private performance by an Irish folk singer. The minute you walk into the Brazen Head you’ll feel its Irish roots – the interior woodwork was imported from a pub in Ireland! After lunch guests will continue with local experiences and traditions from Omaha when you take a trip to the Impressive CHRISTMAS AT UNION STATION, complete with a huge holiday tree in the main Hall! Ethnic communities decorate small holiday trees to represent their own unique heritage. Next, Tour the Durham Museum and travel back to the 1930’s train depot of Omaha, Nebraska. Enjoy some ice cream at the working soda fountain of the 1930s, and more! The evening will be spent at Christmas on the Frontier: Holiday Dinner at the General Crook House, where guests will get into the holiday spirit by dining at the home of General George Crook and his wife, Mary Tapscott Dailey Crook. After the meal, guests will be escorted through the house to view the decorations before retiring to their carriages. D

DAY 2: CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD

Christmas in Omaha: After enjoying a full-service breakfast at the Hotel, guests are escorted to the tasty Lithuanian Bakery. Visit Lithuania through the eyes of the owners of Omaha’s Lithuanian Bakery where you will hear from the Machevicius family about how their family escaped Germany in WWII and moved to Omaha to start a bakery business. Taste some of the bakery’s famous breads and enjoy their signature tortes desserts which take three days to make. Next, you will take the Omaha City Driving Tour with Step-On Guide Introduction to City of Omaha! And Lunch at Old City Market Enjoy a guided driving tour of Omaha’s past, present and future. A professional guide will join you for an overview of Omaha’s top points of interest. Tour highlights include; the historic Old Market Entertainment District with its cobblestone streets and unique boutiques; Lewis & Clark Landing, the historic Gold Coast District, a 1903 Scottish Castle; The Blackstone Hotel, the birthplace of the Reuben Sandwich, the Omaha Community Playhouse, the theatre where actor Henry Fonda started his acting career; Fertile Ground mural, one of the largest murals in the country; Hollywood Candy, filled wall-to-wall with retro candy. Spend the afternoon eating and shopping in The historic Old Market Entertainment District. This area features cobblestone streets lined with boutiques, art galleries, antique emporiums, sweet shops, and more than 30 locally owned restaurants. It’s a great place to grab a bite to eat and enjoy the authentic turn-of-the-century charm of the area. Horse drawn carriage rides and street musicians add to the Old Market’s appeal. Make sure to visit Tannenbaum, where Christmas is a year-round business!

In the evening, spend Christmas in Greece Greek Holiday Dinner & Gold Dome Church Tour St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church. Visit the St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church for dinner and tour of the Byzantine Style church. Groups are amazed by the décor of gold and traditional icons. Learn about the meaning of the décor and the history of how Christmas is celebrated in the Greek Orthodox Church . After the tour, members of the congregation will join your group for dinner and holiday program. Following dinner, you will conclude the evening by seeing the classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL holiday show live! Enjoy a professional production of Dickens classic tale with musical score, special effects, and elaborate costumes performed at the legendary Omaha Community Playhouse. B, L, D

DAY 3: RETURN HOME

Following a delicious full-service breakfast at your hotel, visit Christmas at the Lauritzen Gardens. View hundreds of poinsettias on display including a tree consisting of 700 poinsettias. Miniature trains travel across the display which includes replicas of famous Omaha Landmarks. Enjoy the holiday poinsettias or do a little shopping in the extensive gift shop. Next, you will learn about CHRISTMAS IN SCOTLAND when you tour Joslyn Castle. Be transported to Scotland with a visit to the historic 1903 Joslyn Castle. This 30-room stone mansion resembles a traditional Scottish castle. Your group will hear the fascinating story of George & Sarah Joslyn and how the couple shared their extraordinary wealth with the community. Your last stop will be Christmas in Poland Polish Meal & Entertainment. Visit the Polish home for an authentic Polish meal prepared by the Polish Heritage Society of Nebraska. Your group will also enjoy a special dance presentation celebrating the culture of Poles in the Nebraska/Iowa area. B, L

*This tour departs from the Kansas City area.

Dates:

• Departure: December 10, 2024
• Return: December 12, 2024

Pricing:

• Double: $599
• Triple/Quad: $549
• Single: $729

*Price per person

*This tour departs from the Kansas City area.

Luggage:

Orange luggage tags are provided and are to be placed on your “checked luggage” (large bag). You do not need a tag for your carry-on bag, for which you will be responsible for taking on and off the coach. There is limited space in the cabin of the coach, so unless you require your carry-on bag while traveling, we will stow it in the luggage compartment.

Important Information:

Each reservation requires a $250 per person deposit planning fee (exceptions may apply) to be credited toward your final payment. Some or all of your deposit may be non-refundable per our cancellation schedule noted in these Terms & Conditions below. We are happy to accept cash, check (preferred) or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) for your deposit.

Throughout 2021 we limited capacity on all our tours. This policy was so overwhelmingly popular by Sunrise travelers, we have made it permanent. In 2022 and beyond, we will limit the capacity on our motorcoaches to 80%. Most Sunrise Tours travel on 50-seat coaches with extra legroom, which means guests will enjoy extra legroom AND at least 6-8 empty seats. In the rare cases when we charter a 55-seat coach, there will be at least 10 open seats on the bus.

Our popular on-board refreshment service on travel days will feature a variety of soda, beer, wine spritzers, juices and sparkling water choices served in recyclable aluminum cans. This is a safe and eco-conscious way for us to deliver the ever-popular Sunrise Tours “happy hour” on tour. We do not typically serve bottled water and ask that while on tour you be responsible for your own hydration and consider the Sunrise Tours drink service a welcome refreshment.

Terms and Conditions:

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