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Mississippi River Cruise & Cranberry Country

Mississippi River Cruise & Cranberry Country

Get ready for cranberries, cheese, and a day cruise on the Mississippi River!

OCT. 1-4, 2024          Classic Tour

 

DEPARTURE CITIES

Omaha, Council Bluffs, Lincoln, York, Grand Island, Norfolk, Columbus, Fremont, Sioux City, & Des Moines 

 

ACTIVITY LEVEL: 2

 

ALLIED’S TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• All Day Cruise on the Mississippi River

• Cranberry Bog Tour

• Cranberry Discovery Center

• Celebration Belle Cruise

• Cappella Magna

•9 Meals: 3 Breakfasts (B); 3 Lunches (L); 3 Dinners (D) 

 

•Tour Director: Jackie Engle

 

FEATURED HOTELS

  • La Crosse, WI (2) – Hampton Inn & Suites

  • Dubuque, IA – Hotel Julien

 

Rates:

$1,499   Double, pp

$1,759   Single

$1,419   Triple, pp

 

 

PAY-BY-CHECK SAVINGS: $50 per person

Early Booking Savings for First 10 Passengers Booked--$30

Early Booking Savings for Second 10 Passengers Booked --$20

Day 1

Travel Day

Your tour director will help you to get to know your fellow travel mates along your journey today. Enjoy a welcome dinner tonight.

Overnight (2) LaCrosse, WI

D

Day 2

CRANBERRY BOG TOUR / CRANBERRY DISCOVERY CENTER / CHEESE OUTLET

Get ready for cranberry day! Visit a family owned cranberry bog and get a first-hand look at how they grow and harvest that red little berry that tastes so good. At the Cranberry Discovery Center learn how they are developing new ways of growing, harvesting, and marketing this delicious fruit. Stop at a Wisconsin cheese outlet for a sample of a "taste of Wisconsin." Dinner included tonight at Piggy’s Restaurant, you’ll love it!

B, LL, D

Day 3

MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISE ABOARD THE CELEBRATION BELLE

Think Mark Twain today! Board the paddle-wheeler Celebration Belle for a six-hour leisurely cruise on the mighty Mississippi from Prairie du Chien, WI to Dubuque, IA. The ship's captain will narrate the history and navigation as you journey south. You'll enjoy two delicious meals on board including a prime rib dinner. Enjoy entertainment on board or you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful fall colors on the river.

Overnight Dubuque, IA

B, L, D

Day 4

ST. LUKE’S CHURCH CAPPELLA MAGNA

This morning’s interesting stop is at St. Luke’s Church followed by lunch at Cappella Magna, the only replica of the Sistine Chapel in the world. Then, it’s time to head home after a relaxing and delightful cruise on the Mississippi River.

B, L

B=Breakfast, LL=Light Lunch, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Activity Level 2:  Requires average physical activity.  You should be in good health, able to climb stairs, and walk reasonable distances. 

 

OCT. 1-4, 2024

 

DEPARTURE CITIES

Omaha, Council Bluffs, Lincoln, York, Grand Island, Norfolk, Columbus, Fremont, Sioux City, & Des Moines

 

TOUR INCLUSIONS: 

Motorcoach transportation, airfare, cruises, and rail transportation as stated in the itinerary, hotel accommodations, all admissions and meals per itinerary, all taxes for included items, gratuities for step-on guides and wait staff (for included meals), luggage handling at hotels when available, and services of a professional tour director (see cruises and International tours for tour director minimums).  

 

Not included on the motorcoach, cruises, rail, fly-in, and International tours are meals not listed in the itinerary, optional tours, travel insurance, room incidentals, alcoholic beverages, luggage fees assessed by airlines, items of personal nature, gratuities for tour director, driver, rail or cruise staff, required documentation for air tours, tours entering Canada/International travel, government fees, passport & VISA fees, airport departure taxes, any vaccination fees/requirements, and other miscellaneous fees. 

 

HOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION 

Reserving your place on an Allied tour is as simple as 1-2-3  

1. Choose a tour from the catalog or online at www.AlliedTT.com.  

2. Call Allied Tour to check availability and give passenger details. Call 402-371-3840 or Toll Free 1-800-672-1009, or book online at AlliedTT.com.  

3. Send your deposit. The deposit is required within seven days of making your reservation. Please see additional information for deposit amounts. You will receive a confirmation of your deposit once your payment is received. 

 

FINAL PAYMENT 

Final payment is due 45-90 days prior to departure, or as stated on your deposit statement.  

You may remit by personal check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. 

 

Cancellation Policy:

Days to Departure..............Cancellation Fee

46 Days or More ............... Full Refund

45 to 31 Days ...................40% of the Tour Cost

30 to 16 Days .................. 70% of the Tour Cost

15 Days or Less ................ No Refund

 

PROTECTING YOUR TRAVEL   

Your trip investment is worth protecting to safeguard against unexpected events that can prevent you from traveling and being assessed significant cancellation fees. If you are interested in an optional protection plan, please contact Allied or your local travel advisor.

 

FINAL DOCUMENTS 

Travel documents will be sent approximately two weeks before departure, provided full payment has been received. The documents will include a detailed itinerary, departure times and locations, hotel lists, medical forms, luggage tags, and other helpful information. 

 

CHANGES IN TOUR PRICE  

Tour prices in this publication are effective as of October 1, 2023, and are subject to fluctuation due to the U.S. dollar exchange rates and energy rates. Our best effort has been made to publish this information as accurately as possible. The right is reserved to change tour rates as deemed necessary by current currency, fuel price fluctuations, taxes, typographical errors, or other reasons, etc. Due to the volatility of airfares and flight schedules, tours utilizing air transportation are subject to change both in price and routing. Submitting your deposit is an acknowledgment of your agreement to these terms. 

 

CHANGES IN ITINERARY  

The order of events and hotels scheduled on your tour are subject to change. Every effort will be made to preserve the original quality of attractions and hotels when circumstances necessitate a substitution. 

 

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE  

Portage for one suitcase (per person) is included in the tour price. Due to limited motorcoach capacity, your single bag should have dimensions not exceeding 30” x 21” x 11” and weigh no more than 50 lbs. Small carry-on bags are allowed and are your responsibility. Most airlines assess a baggage fee. This fee is not included in the tour price and is paid for at airport check-in. *Baggage handling included at hotels where available

 

INSPIRATION & FAITH  

Due to tour schedules, we are unable to make any special provisions for worship services. Many tour directors share a “Thought for the Day,” verses of inspiration, or a short prayer to start the day. 

 

TRAVELER CONDUCT & SPECIAL NEEDS  

Tours are fun, but the enjoyment of the tour is based on everyone being friendly and cooperative. Allied Tour reserves the right to accept or decline any passenger on any tour if Allied Tour determines a passenger would be detrimental to the tour. Once a tour departs, any passenger disruptive to the group may be required to leave the tour. Expenses to return home would be the responsibility of the passenger. No refunds will be issued for unused portions of the tour.  

  

Please notify us of any special needs at the time of reservation. We will make all reasonable efforts to assist with your travel arrangements. However, it is strongly recommended that a traveling companion come along to help with any special needs of anyone with a disability. Allied tour directors have responsibilities for the entire group and can’t provide one-on-one care. This includes boarding motorcoaches, airplanes, cruise ships, etc., traversing hotels, restaurants, attractions, other personal needs, etc. Contact Allied if you have any questions.  

  

SINGLE TRAVELERS  

Single travelers are guaranteed one seat on the motorcoach and may be seated next to another traveler if the tour is full.  

 

 

TRAVELER RESPONSIBILITIES, TERMS & CONDITIONS 

Allied Tours, Inc. (AT) acts only as an agent for suppliers. AT is not responsible for acts or omissions of the suppliers or their failure to provide services or adhere to their schedules & assumes no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity, & can accept no liability for losses or personal injury or property damage, or additional expenses due to delay or changes in the bus or other services, sickness, weather, strikes, war, quarantine, terrorism, or other causes. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger. The right is reserved to accept or withdraw any tour if circumstances require it. AT reserves the right to make any changes for the benefit of the tour and/or tour members, including canceling the tour if necessary. All rates are subject to change & are based on current tariffs available & current exchange rates as of October 1, 2023. AT or property owners are not liable for any loss/damage to vehicles parked at departure locations. All baggage is at the owner’s risk. The purchase of baggage & travel insurance covering cancellation, interruption, medical, baggage, etc., is recommended. The issuance and acceptance of tickets/vouchers or the payment of the required deposit or any partial or full payment for reservations on these trips shall be deemed to be consent to these conditions. No refund or unused portions of the tour can be made unless agreed to prior to the departure of the tour. The usual contract in use by the airlines and other transportation companies, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the purchaser of the tour and/or the passenger. The services of any ARC and/or IATAN carrier may be used on this program. AT has no special knowledge regarding the financial condition of the suppliers or unsafe conditions or climate of locations to which you may travel. You assume full responsibility for checking & verifying any & all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of your destination(s) & all conditions regarding health, safety, security, political stability, and labor or civil unrest at such destination(s). Passengers hereby release AT from all claims arising out of any problem covered in these paragraphs & agree that the courts In Madison Co., NE will be the exclusive jurisdiction for all claims brought by you or AT. Travelers may be photographed for the promotional purposes of AT. 

 

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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Name Address Contact Details
Columbus Hy-Vee Columbus Hy-Vee
3010 23rd St. Please Park in SE Corner of Lot
Council Bluffs Pilot Pilot Travel Center, 2647 S 24th St.
Council Bluffs, IA
Des Moines, IA Des Moines Iowa Machine Shed (Park by Hotel)
I-80 Exit 125 Urbandale, IA 515-270-6818
En route Pickup points en route
Fremont Walmart Fremont Walmart, 3010 E 23 St.
Exit Hwy 30 & 275 Park in South East corner
Grand Island Bosselman Grand Island, Bosselman, 3335 W Wood River Rd
North West Parking Lot
Lincoln UStop Phillips 66 Lincoln-UStop Phillips 66, 6400 N. 84th Street
Parking on south side of pumps.
Norfolk Allied Office Norfolk, Allied Tour Office, 720 East Norfolk Ave.
Omaha - Arrow Stage Lines Omaha, Arrow Stage Lines
4220 South 52nd St.
Sioux City New Victorian Sioux City, New Victorian Inn
3101 Singing Hills Blvd. I-29, Exit 143 E 2 blocks
York, Petro York, Petro Travel Center I-80 & York Exit
Park on North side in space with an E-for employee
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