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The Lone Star State by Rail & Caribbean Cruise
The Lone Star State by Rail & Caribbean Cruise
From £3,229 pp
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18 nights
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Economy flights
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Available January - April & October - December
Visit the must-see cities of Texas, including the sleek and modern skyscrapers of Dallas and Houston, the exciting rodeos of cowboy town Fort Worth, the Texas music capital of Austin, and the beautiful San Antonio River Walk. Finish your Texan rail adventure with a cruise through the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, visiting a range of wonderful ports of call.
What's Included?
- International flights departing from the UK in economy class
- Accommodation for 11 nights
- 7 nights on board Norwegian Cruise Line in an inside stateroom
- Full board on Norwegian Cruise Line
- Amtrak train from Dallas to Fort Worth in coach class
- Amtrak train from Fort Worth to Austin in coach class
- Amtrak train from Austin to San Antonio in coach class
- Vonlane luxury bus transfer from San Antonio to Houston
- Private transfer from your Houston hotel to Galveston cruise terminal
- Private transfer from Galveston cruise terminal to Houston airport
Start
Finish
Stops
Point of interest
Your day-to-day plan
Day 1-2
Arrive in Dallas
Fly to Dallas and transfer to your hotel by taxi or on the DART Orange Line to downtown Dallas where you will spend the next two nights. Dallas, made famous by the television show of the same name, is home to an array of interesting museums, spectacular architecture, great shopping and entertainment. Dallas is also where John F. Kennedy was tragically assassinated. The Sixth Floor Museum at the Dealey Plaza is a must visit whilst in the city where you can learn about the life of John F. Kennedy, and the events leading up to the assassination.
Day 3-4
Amtrak – Dallas to Fort Worth
Take the short train journey to Fort Worth for some laid back wild west culture. This authentic cowboy town has wooden boardwalks, old fashioned store fronts and daily fun rodeos. Visit the National Cowgirl Museum and witness the exciting cattle drives that take place in the Stockyards district every day.
Day 5-6
Amtrak – Fort Worth to Austin
A four-hour train journey onboard Amtrak’s Texas Eagle will lead you to Texas’ exciting capital city Austin. It’s all about the music and food in Austin, with over 200 live music venues playing country, rock ‘n’ roll, blues and jazz music. If visiting during spring and summer, watch the nightly spectacle of the largest urban bat colony in the USA fly out from underneath the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge at dusk. You certainly won’t go hungry with so many restaurants in the city, everything from Tex-Mex spots to food trucks serving cuisine from all around the world.
Day 7-9
Amtrak – Austin to San Antonio
Late evening take the Texas Eagle service again for the approximately three hour train journey to charming San Antonio. Take a stroll along the city’s famous River Walk - the most visited tourist attraction in the state, offering museums, food outlets and a variety of shops. You can also explore The Alamo, one of the nation’s most famous historic sites. The fascinating museum details the history of Texas and the mission church, with exhibits that display battle artefacts including weapons and paintings. Head to the nearby San Antonio Missions National Historical Park to explore its four religious frontier missions, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and visit the awe-inspiring Natural Bridge Caverns, the largest underground attraction in Texas.
Day 10-11
San Antonio to Houston
Board your luxury coach transfer to Houston, the fourth largest city in the USA. Modern, with slick, glittering skyscrapers, a wide range of entertainment, and an exceptional food scene. For culture enthusiasts visit the Museum District, home to 19 museums all walkable from each other including the Museum of Fine Arts. Stroll around the pretty gardens in Hermann Park, home of the Houston Zoo and a must visit is to the city’s most visited attraction, Space Center Houston. The center through its countless exhibits including real spacecraft, astronaut training facilities and moon rocks tell the fascinating story of America’s and NASA’s space journey.
Day 12-13
Norwegian Cruise Lines*
Transfer by private taxi to Galveston cruise terminal to board your cruise this afternoon and settle into your stateroom and enjoy the next two days at sea. Familiarise yourself with the ship’s amazing facilities, lie poolside, relax in the hot tubs or enjoy a massage in the world-class spa. Eat your way around the wide choice of restaurants serving everything from Indian, Italian and South American cuisine in fine dining restaurants with incredible sea views. Sip cocktails or craft beer in the the wide choice of bars and listen to live music or watch one of the many entertaining theatre productions. With fantastic amenities and world-class service, you can’t help but be impressed with the facilities onboard your cruise.
* This is a sample itinerary that may vary by sailing date. The ship’s facilities may also vary by sailing date.
Day 14
Cozumel
Your first stop on your cruise is the island of Cozumel in Mexico. Surrounded by picturesque white sands, turquoise waters, and the world’s second largest coral reef in Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park. Marine life including sharks, turtles and starfish can often be spotted during the winter months. Optional shore excursions include swimming with dolphins or exploring the Mayan ruins in Tulum.
Day 15
Roatan ( Bay Islands), Honduras
Sail east to Roatan Island, a tropical paradise just off the coast of Honduras, which is home to the world’s second largest barrier reef. Enjoy some of the best snorkelling and diving in the world, relax on the white sand beaches or take a wildlife tour in search of monkeys, macaws, and sloths.
Day 16
Harvest Caye, Belize
Today’s port of call is Harvest Caye, Norwegian Cruise Lines private island in beautiful Belize, a country that is a driving force for eco-tourism and boasts a diverse landscape including jungles, rainforests, coral reefs, and swamps. Adventure is everywhere and you can join in one of the many optional shore excursions including ziplining, visiting a mangrove estuary and snorkelling in barrier reefs.
Day 17
Costa Maya, Mexico
Your next stop is the turquoise waters of Costa Maya on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. With white sand beaches and coral reefs, you can choose to relax on its beautiful beaches or book a shore excursion to the nearby Mayan ruins at Chacchoben or go on a segway adventure along the coast.
Day 18
Norwegian Cruise Lines
Enjoy a day at sea, indulging in the fabulous facilities onboard. Sporting facilities include mini golf, shuffleboard, exciting water slides and even a race car track.
Day 19
Homeward Bound
Disembark this morning after breakfast and transfer by private taxi back to Houston airport to catch your flight back to the UK.
