Texas
visit the Lone Star State
14th to 29th April 2023
16
Days
Flights from the UK and all transport within the itinerary
Quality Accommodation of 4* and above
Experienced Tour Guide from the UK
All gratuities
Our visit to the Lone Star State will include many of the iconic places associated with what is a fascinating state historically, commercially and agriculturally. We are visiting in spring when the temperature is more pleasant, and the Texan state flower, the Bluebonnet, should be in full bloom.
The state of Texas covers an area of 268,581 square miles, a land mass larger than France. With an interesting history, having once been part of Mexico, declaring independence in 1835. In 1845 Texas joined the US as the 28th state.
What's Included
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Visit to NASA Johnson Space Centre
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Agricultural and ranch visits
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Fort Worth Historic Stockyard District and walking tour
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Cowtown Rodeo
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Texas School Book Depository Museum in Dallas
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National Ranching Heritage Centre
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Buddy Holly Centre
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Tour of State Capitol Building in Austin
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Cruise on Ladybird Lake
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Tour of King Ranch
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Audio guide at The Alamo
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River Boat cruise San Antonio
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Guided city tour of Houston
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Guided city tour of Dallas
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Guided city tour of Austin
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Return flights from the UK
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Internal flights as per itinerary
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All American Airport Taxes and British Air Passenger Duty Charges
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ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) for United States
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Deluxe coach
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14 nights’ quality accommodation
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14 Breakfasts
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6 Lunches
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8 Evening Dinners plus:
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Farewell Dinner in Houston
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Taxes and Gratuities for all meals
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Bay Farm Tours tour manager
Sightseeing
Our tour to Texas takes in some of the state’s iconic sights, many of which have great historical significance.
Palo Duro Canyon. is known as ‘The Grand Canyon of Texas’. It is the second largest in the United States offering an abundance of wildlife.
Another of the many highlights is a visit and stay in historic San Antonio where our hotel is on the famous River Walk and opposite the Alamo.
No visit to Houston is complete without taking in the Space Centre, which is the official visitor centre of NASA Johnson Space Centre
More about your tour
Weather
During the day we expect 25-30°C and cooler in the evening. This will be more comfortable than a similar temperature at home due to the low humidity.
Currency
The US Dollar
Pace
Grade C
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Meals
14 breakfasts
6 lunches
9 evening dinners
Tour Highlight
Fort Worth was the last major stop for drovers driving longhorn cattle up the Chisholm Trail to the rail heads. Between 1866 and 1890 more than four million head of cattle were trailed through Fort Worth and consequently it became known as Cowtown. The official symbol of Fort Worth is the Texas Longhorn, the first breed of cattle established by the early settlers to the region, by crossing feral Mexican cattle with their own eastern breeds. Still farmed today for their beef, many ranchers keep herds because of their link to Texan history.
Evening dinner will be at a local restaurant before our visit to the Cowtown Coliseum for the big Rodeo.
Agriculture
Cotton ranching once dominated the economy, with railroad construction starting after 1870, this contributed to the forming of new cities, with names we are familiar with today. Timber became an important industry towards the end of the 19th Century, but in 1901 the most productive oil well the world had ever seen was discovered and led to Texas’ reputation as an oil rich state.
Agriculture is also a significant part of the Texan economy, with the state having the greatest annual beef production in the USA, in addition to the largest producer of cotton, harvesting 8 million bales annually.
Customer Photos from previous Texas Tours
We have just returned home from the holiday of a lifetime: New Zealand with Bay Farm Tours! There wasn't a single hiccup, the tours with Mattey, the hotels, food, weather, the group we were in. Everyone was so nice, and our Tour Manager was absolutely first class. He was always on hand making sure everything and everyone was happy. We would like to thank you all so much for a beautiful memorable holiday.
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