Texas Gold Express - Rail, Sail and San Antonio

• 2 days Sunset Limited Sleeper Roomette
• One-way flight from Houston to Los Angeles
• 3 nights riverside hotel in San Antonio
• Deluxe motorcoach transportation
• 7 nights inside cabin on the Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas cruise ship. Ports of call: Galveston, Costa Maya, Roatan Honduras, Yucatan, Cozumel and 2 days at sea
• 3 breakfasts in San Antonio
• All of your meals while onboard the train

Day 1 - Los Angeles Union Station
Without a doubt, the windows of a railroad coach offer the most accessible views of any mode of transport. See for yourself as you board the Sunset Limited for a 2 day trip through the dramatic Southwest. After the attendant settles you into your room, enjoy evening movies, full service dining and incredible views from the Sightseer Lounge. Sit back and relax as the California mountains give way to the dramatic Southwest countryside. (Dinner on train)

Day 2 - Rail Through the Southwest - San Antonio
After a leisurely breakfast enjoy the views as the landscape changes from painted canyons to red rock vistas and Texas Longhorn ranches. Fill your day with wonderful food, good company and crack open that great novel that you’ve been anxious to read. Late this evening (10:30pm), our train will roll into San Antonio. Next, our coach will transfer you to our hotel located on the Riverwalk. (All meals on train)

Day 3 - San Antonio
Today the history of San Antonio comes alive as we are joined by a local guide for a highlights tour. Stops include Mission San Jose and shopping in the Mexican Marketplace. This afternoon is free to soak up the Spanish flavor of this picturesque city. (B)

Day 4 - San Antonio - Riverwalk
Enjoy a leisurely morning along the famous Riverwalk. Today you are free to explore all the shops and attractions that this unique waterway has to offer. (B)

Day 5–San Antonio–Board the Voyager of the Seas
Today, board our deluxe motorcoach bound for historic Galveston. View the seawall area and the restored buildings along the Strand before boarding the Voyager of the Seas…our home away from home for the next 7 nights. Check into your stateroom and explore one of the most luxurious ships afloat. Bon Voyage! (Breakfast and all shipboard meals)

Day 6 - At Sea
Enjoy all of the amenities onboard. The Voyager of the Seas has 9 restaurants, 3 show lounges, a casino, disco, card room, game arcade, 5 swimming pools, 9 whirlpools, 12 lounges, a putting green, basketball, fitness room, jogging track, volleyball, beauty salon, library, internet café, and even a Wedding Chapel! (All shipboard meals)

Day 7 - Cozumel
Sitting off the Yucatan coast, Cozumel revels in its white sand beaches. The Mayas settled the island in 300A.D. and the resident still speak Maya. Nearby stand the great Pyramids and temples of their ancestors. (All shipboard meals)

Day 8–Roatan, Honduras
Roatan is the largest of Honduras’ Bay Islands with small towns and fishing villages built along the water’s edge. Ideal for snorkeling, explore the offshore coral reefs inhabited with brilliantly colored fish. (All shipboard meals)

Day 9–Puerto Costa Maya
Puerto Costa Maya is the newest port of call in the Mexican Caribbean. Built around the ancient Maya culture and the rich expanse of the Yucatan Peninsula, enjoy sapphire blue seas, emerald green jungles, and a wealth of experiences from diving shipwrecks to shopping. Land expeditions include explorations of newly unearthed ruins, the ancient masks of Kohunlich, Fort San Felipe, and a treasure of wildlife and culture. (All shipboard meals)

Day 10 - Yucatan
Founded in 1872 by Juan Miguel Castro, Progresso is situated on the Gulf of Mexico in the state of Yucatan. Enjoy the laid-back lifestyle of this small fishing town. White sand beaches and crystal clear water are the ideal way to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the "unspoiled" side of Mexico. This port town is the gateway to Merida, the state capital of Yucatan and the majestic Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza. (All shipboard meals)

Day 11 - At Sea
Catch up on a good book and enjoy life at sea. (All shipboard meals)

Day 12–Galveston–Fly to Los Angeles
After breakfast, disembark the Voyager of the Sea in Galveston. Our motorcoach will shuttle you to the Houston Airport for your flight back to Los Angeles. Welcome Home! (B)

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/13/2011 - 4/24/2011	$2,299
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• All of your meals and entertainment while onboard the Voyager of the Seas
• Fully escorted and narrated so you won’t miss a thing!

All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy.

Available Upgrade: Deluxe Amtrak Sleeper with private bath: $165 per person

Available Upgrade: Outside Cruise Cabin: $300 per person
NC charges & taxes: $190.31

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