Heartland Harmony
Heartland Harmony
Heartland Harmony
14 Days Starting in Chicago, IL, USA and ending in Dallas, TX, USA
Visiting: Chicago, St. Louis, Branson, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Dallas
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TT-USA24
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 40
Age range:
21-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Join Travelling Time on another exclusive one of a kind tour – Heartland Harmony! With no long journeys, you have more time to enjoy yourself! This fun-filled escorted tour showcases the music and history of America’s Heartland. This fabulous 14-day trip starts in the Windy City itself, Chicago Illinois and travels through Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas with visits to some of the most iconic locations associated with Route 66. Stays in Springfield, St Louis, Branson, Tulsa, Oklahoma City and finally Dallas are all included in this exclusive itinerary. As you travel with us – just relax and enjoy the music and scenery, we take care of the rest. It’s what we are good at! Hotels, food, show tickets and attraction passes, all the important stuff is looked after by us and we are always there with help and advice so that you can make the most of your all-important free time.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Chicago
Location: Chicago
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Welcome to Chicago, one of the largest cities in the USA sitting on the shores of Lake Michigan. Famed for its bold architecture, it has a skyline punctuated by skyscrapers such as the iconic John Hancock Center, the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) and the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower. The city is also renowned for its museums. Upon arrival at he hotel, a welcome drink with your tour guide and fellow travellers awaits you!
Day 2 : Chicago
Location: Chicago
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we have a full day of exploring this wonderful city. We will enjoy the best of Chicago by jumping onboard a Chicago Shoreline Cruise and having a Music themed Sightseeing tour with a local guide hopping off to take pictures along the route. Then we will enjoy Chicago’s Entertainment Scene – popping into Buddy Guys and Kingston Mines for some great live music!
Day 3 : St Louis
Location: St. Louis
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we leave Chicago for our next stop – St Louis Missouri. The city is known for its iconic 630ft Gateway Arch, which can be viewed in its full glory from the replica paddlewheelers found on the mighty Mississippi River. Today we will enjoy sightseeing and visiting the Gateway Arch before free time this evening to explore the Soulard district, home to barbecue restaurants and clubs playing blues music.
Day 4 : St Louis
Location: St. Louis
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning you have time to explore the local St Louis attractions at your own pace. Then, this evening, you’ll be free to enjoy dinner and the local entertainment spots downtown!
Day 5 : Branson
Location: Branson
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast we will make our way to Branson. This Ozark town, in southwest Missouri, is a well known family holiday resort. Its Country Boulevard is famously lined with theatres, which once hosted mostly country music performers but today present diverse entertainment. Also along the strip are the Marvel Cave, the Wild West-style Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction and Silver Dollar City, an 1800s- themed amusement park with live music. We will take you on a driving tour of the city before the “Legends Show” this evening. Then it’s time to relax and soak up the atmosphere of Branson Landing!
Day 6 : Branson
Location: Branson
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Another fun filled day awaits you. Perhaps you want to see another show (or two) or maybe a day at Silver Dollar City is your plan. This special place in the heartland of America is a one of a kind Theme Park nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains and is just one of the many attractions that can be found in Branson (Extra Charges Apply)
Day 7 : Tulsa
Location: Tulsa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast we will depart for Tulsa – stopping for lunch in Miami Oklahoma. We will Visit the Church Studio (Previously owned by Leon Russell) and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city. You will have plenty of time to discover the downtown area at your own pace… Then we will enjoy a leisurely meal and local music in the Blue Dome entertainment district of the city!
Day 8 : Tulsa
Location: Tulsa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we will depart for a day trip to Pawhuska Oklahoma. We will visit the Mercantile and learn about TV’s Pioneer Woman before making the short drive to Ponca City to discover the secrets of the Marland Mansion! When we return to Tulsa you will have free time to enjoy Tulsa’s nightlife.
Day 9 : Oklahoma City
Location: Oklahoma City
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we will leave for Oklahoma City. It’s known for its cowboy culture and Capitol complex and is surrounded by working oil wells. The reflecting pool and empty glass and bronze chairs of the Oklahoma City National Memorial are in memory of the victims of the 1995 bombing. We will pay a visit to the National Monument & Museum before visiting the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. After a bit of sightseeing in Oklahoma City we will sample the nightlife in Bricktown.
Day 10 : Oklahoma City
Location: Oklahoma City
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Following breakfast, we head to America’s Mother Road – the Iconic Route 66! We will enjoy a few “quirky” stops along the way including the Route 66 Museum. This evening – we will enjoy free time exploring Oklahoma’s Entertainment Districts.
Day 11 : Oklahoma City
Location: Oklahoma City
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
You will be free all day to enjoy & experience more OKC attractions at leisure, maybe visit one of the many museums or take a boat ride along the city’s riverwalk. This evening our entertainment is a show at the Rodeo Opry!
Day 12 : Dallas
Location: Dallas
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leave the hotel for breakfast at the world famous “Cattlemen’s Steakhouse” and enjoy shopping at the Oklahoma Stockyards neighbourhood. This afternoon, it is time to learn about the Native American History of Oklahoma as we take a short drive to the Chickasaw Nation Cultural Center in Sulphur. Then it is on to Texas, where our evening entertainment will be in the Deep Ellum area of Dallas.
Day 13 : Dallas
Location: Dallas
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
A visit to the 6th Floor Museum and Dealey Plaza is followed by a tour of JR Ewing’s Southfork Ranch. We will then travel a few miles to Fort Worth Stockyards followed by a visit to Billy Bob’s – the world’s biggest honky tonk.
Day 14 : Tour Ends
Location: Dallas
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Sad but true, it’s time to go to the airport for your onward flight…
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Breakfast Only
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
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Insurance
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International Travel
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Optional
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Yes
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Does Travelling Time offer financial protection and bonding?
Yes. In fact every penny of your money is protected by our TTA Membership - Q1893 and for flight inclusive trips we have an Air Travel Organisers Licence ATOL T7516
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How long has the tour company been trading?
30 + Years
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes - Our tours are very flexible and you can join us for all or part of the tour. Please get in touch to discuss.
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Low Deposit
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travelling time charges.
Up to 57 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.