Nauvoo, Winter Quarters and the Mormon Trail
Nauvoo, Winter Quarters and the Mormon Trail
September 11-17, 2013
7-days/6-nights!
September 11-17, 2013
7-days/6-nights!
(One bus only- Escorted by Brian Judd!)
See: * St. Louis * Nauvoo * Kansas City * Adam-ondi-Ahman * Carthage * Liberty
* Independence * Far West * Mississippi River * Hannibal * St. Charles * Winter Quarters, Nauvoo and St. Louis Temples * & Quincy!
Seven fun days! Featuring something for everyone! See all the important LDS Church and American History Sites, 12 meals, Three LDS Temples, St. Louis Arch, Nauvoo Restoration Inc., Mississippi Riverboat cruise, Mark Twain Home, Truman Presidential Museum, Missionary play “Rendezvous in Old Nauvoo”, Winter Quarters Pioneer Trail Museum, Carthage and Liberty Jails, Miracle of quail sites, and much more. A MIXTURE OF HISTORY AND FUN! (Book Early!)
Your “NAUVOO HISTORY” tour price includes:
* Round-trip airfare from Salt Lake City
* Lodging at First Class Hotels
* Nauvoo, Winter Quarters and St. Louis Temples
* 6 Breakfasts and 6 menu-choice Dinners
* All the important American Heritage & LDS History Sights
* Deluxe Motorcoach, restroom & video equipped
* All sightseeing and admissions paid!
* Carthage & Liberty Jails
* St. Louis Arch
* Time to visit Restored Nauvoo Homes
* Two fun Nauvoo shows with reserved seats
* Mormon Trail Center & Kanesville Tabernacle
* Nauvoo Visitors Center & Relief Society Gardens
* Experienced Tour Directors who take very good care of you!
$1345.00 per person double occupancy. (Pay by check price)
* Includes roundtrip airfare from Salt Lake
* Includes roundtrip airfare from Salt Lake
Day 1
Salt Lake City/Kansas City/Independence/Liberty
The fun begins with your flight from Salt Lake to Kansas City. Today we visit the LDS Visitors Center at Independence, Liberty Jail, the RLDS Temple and surrounding sites. The Harry Truman Presidential Library & Museum has a wonderful collection of memorabilia from the days of the Truman Presidency. Then check in at the Hampton Inn Hotel where a welcome reception with punch and freshly baked cookies awaits you. Cracker Barrel is the setting for our delicious welcome dinner. The balance of the evening is free
to relax and enjoy. (D)
The fun begins with your flight from Salt Lake to Kansas City. Today we visit the LDS Visitors Center at Independence, Liberty Jail, the RLDS Temple and surrounding sites. The Harry Truman Presidential Library & Museum has a wonderful collection of memorabilia from the days of the Truman Presidency. Then check in at the Hampton Inn Hotel where a welcome reception with punch and freshly baked cookies awaits you. Cracker Barrel is the setting for our delicious welcome dinner. The balance of the evening is free
to relax and enjoy. (D)
Day 2
Adam Ondi Ahman/Far West/Winter Quarters
Deluxe continental breakfast at the Hampton Inn, then depart for Adam-ondi-Ahman. First see Haun's Mill (weather permitting) and Far West, a once thriving community and one of the most important sites in the history of the Church. Continue north to Winter Quarters and visit the Winter Quarters Temple (temple session), the Mormon Trail Center and the Mormon Pioneer Cemetery. (B,L)
Day 3
Winter Quarters/Kanesville/Mt. Pisgah/Nauvoo
After breakfast visit the Kanesville Tabernacle at Council Bluffs where Brigham Young was sustained as the second President of the Church. Then depart for Nauvoo, Illinois located on a scenic bend of the Mississippi River. Swap stories and personal history during our jouney to Nauvoo. Buggy ride en-route at Mt. Pisgah pioneer trail. You have a wonderful dinner tonight at the Hotel Nauvoo Restaurant, whose recipes are legendary. Bring your appetites and enjoy the hotel! Tonight, a delightful play by the couple missionaries in the restored cultural hall. (B,D)
After breakfast visit the Kanesville Tabernacle at Council Bluffs where Brigham Young was sustained as the second President of the Church. Then depart for Nauvoo, Illinois located on a scenic bend of the Mississippi River. Swap stories and personal history during our jouney to Nauvoo. Buggy ride en-route at Mt. Pisgah pioneer trail. You have a wonderful dinner tonight at the Hotel Nauvoo Restaurant, whose recipes are legendary. Bring your appetites and enjoy the hotel! Tonight, a delightful play by the couple missionaries in the restored cultural hall. (B,D)
Day 4
NAUVOO TEMPLE, Temple Session
This morning is the highlight of the tour . . . a temple session and visit to the re-built Nauvoo Temple! After a lunch break on Main Street, we'll enjoy a covered wagon ride in Old Nauvoo - a great way to appreciate the journey those faithful saints made West. You'll also enjoy time at the Visitors Center, the Relief Society Statue Gardens, the Seventies Hall, The Old Pioneer Cemetery and the Miracle of the Quail sites on the Iowa side of the river. (B,D)
This morning is the highlight of the tour . . . a temple session and visit to the re-built Nauvoo Temple! After a lunch break on Main Street, we'll enjoy a covered wagon ride in Old Nauvoo - a great way to appreciate the journey those faithful saints made West. You'll also enjoy time at the Visitors Center, the Relief Society Statue Gardens, the Seventies Hall, The Old Pioneer Cemetery and the Miracle of the Quail sites on the Iowa side of the river. (B,D)
Day 5
Nauvoo/Carthage
This morning enjoy Sacrament Meeting at the Nauvoo Ward. Then continue your visit to the homes that belonged to Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Wilford Woodruff and many others. After lunch take a tour of Carthage Jail. This afternoon take an insightful walk along the Trail of Hope. (B,D)
This morning enjoy Sacrament Meeting at the Nauvoo Ward. Then continue your visit to the homes that belonged to Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Wilford Woodruff and many others. After lunch take a tour of Carthage Jail. This afternoon take an insightful walk along the Trail of Hope. (B,D)
Day 6
NAUVOO
Today you'll visit the Red Brick Store, the RLDS Center, the Mansion House, the Homestead and houses of historically restored Old Nauvoo, once the largest city in Illinois. You can see the Times and Seasons printing press, the Blacksmith shop, the Browning Gun Shop, the Family Living center, Scovil Bakery, the Brick Yard, Pendleton School House, Lucy Mack Smith's home and much more! Dinner tonight at Huck Finn's Diner, excellent family-style food! (B,D)
Today you'll visit the Red Brick Store, the RLDS Center, the Mansion House, the Homestead and houses of historically restored Old Nauvoo, once the largest city in Illinois. You can see the Times and Seasons printing press, the Blacksmith shop, the Browning Gun Shop, the Family Living center, Scovil Bakery, the Brick Yard, Pendleton School House, Lucy Mack Smith's home and much more! Dinner tonight at Huck Finn's Diner, excellent family-style food! (B,D)
Day 7
Hannibal/St. Louis/Salt Lake
We travel by our chartered motor-coach to Hannibal, the home of Mark Twain and Molly Brown. Here you;ll enjoy a fun experience on a cruise aboard the "Mark Twain Riverboat" on the mighty Mississippi! After a lunch break we head sought for a tour of St. Louis including the famous Arch and the St. Louis L.D.S. Temple. Then transfer to the airport for your flight to Salt Lake City with wonderful memories of your Nauvoo Temple and Mormon Trail History Tour with
BRIAN JUDD TOURS. (B)
We travel by our chartered motor-coach to Hannibal, the home of Mark Twain and Molly Brown. Here you;ll enjoy a fun experience on a cruise aboard the "Mark Twain Riverboat" on the mighty Mississippi! After a lunch break we head sought for a tour of St. Louis including the famous Arch and the St. Louis L.D.S. Temple. Then transfer to the airport for your flight to Salt Lake City with wonderful memories of your Nauvoo Temple and Mormon Trail History Tour with
BRIAN JUDD TOURS. (B)
WELCOME HOME!
About this tour
We invite you to join us on this outstanding tour and once-in-a-lifetime Mormon Trail experience. We are excited about this well-planned, well-organized itinerary that will take you to all the sights and special points of interest in Missouri, Illinois and Nebraska. You will appreciate the top quality service, first class hotels, 12 delicious meals and complete sightseeing. The three Temples are just some of the highlights of this wonderful tour. Don’t miss this outstanding trip!