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Kick off the Christmas holidays with this Diamond Tours bus trip to the beautiful Biltmore Estate. See the festive holiday decorations with a guided tour of Asheville, NC. There will be a full day visit to the awe-inspiring Biltmore Estate, which includes shopping opportunities at the Antler Village and Winery. Drive along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, known as “America’s favorite drive,” with your guide. Visit the famous Folk Art Center, which showcases the finest traditional and contemporary craft of the Southern Appalachians. The cost of this trip is $715 per person for a double-occupancy room. A deposit of $75 is due upon signing.

Let's motor coach with Diamond Tours to New Orleans and see what the "Big Easy" has to offer! We will visit the National World War II Museum, with a jaw-dropping cinematic experience in 4-D. We will journey beyond the city limits to the Destrehan Plantation, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. How about some free time and shopping in the French Quarter to take in the sights and sounds of the area? We will also take a guided tour of New Orleans, learning about the past and present of what makes this unique city a treasure. There will be more shopping opportunities on Riverwalk, along with a riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River. Finally, we will head to Mardi Gras World to learn about the history of Mardi Gras. The cost of this trip is $850 per person for a double occupancy room. A deposit of $75 is due upon signing.

Paris always sizzles while Normandy beckons with its stunning coastline, incredible food and artistic beauty. Monet’s Gardens and the charming harbor town of Honfleur, will inspire you the same way as they inspired the great Impressionists. For inspiration of a different kind, witness the site of Joan of Arc’s historic martyrdom, or travel to the unforgettable beaches of Normandy where Allied forces landed during WWII’s D-Day invasion. Relive the grandeur of royalty at Château de Bizy, once referred to as “the Versailles of Normandy.” Blend a passion for the good life with culture, art, architecture and timeless landscape in Northern France. This trip begins with a two-night stay in Paris before boarding Ama Waterway's elegant AmaLyra for a seven-night cruise along the Seine River. A deposit of $400 is due upon signing.

This Diamond Tours motor coach trip starts with a mansion tour of Graceland, home of Elvis Presley. This visit will include Elvis' two custom airplanes and admission to the Presley Automobile Museum. Enjoy a visit to the Memphis Rock n Roll Soul Museum. There will be a guided tour of Memphis along with free time on Beale Street. The final stop will be a guided, narrated tour of the famous Sun Studio to see the exact place Elvis Presley recorded his famous songs. The cost of this trip is $933 per person for a double occupancy room. A deposit of $75 is due upon signing.

Let us help you get into the Christmas spirit with a Diamond Tours motor coach trip to Charleston, SC. Christmas in Charleston is something to behold. Steeped in history, Charleston shows its yuletide spirit during the holidays with a charm of its own. Visit the historic Middleton Place, which has America's oldest landscaped gardens and home to a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Enjoy the beauty of the Charleston Harbor with a scenic harbor cruise and learn the rich history of the "Holy City." There will be a guided tour of McLeod Plantation Historic Site, a carefully preserved Gullah/Geechee heritage site. Explore the historic Charleston City Market that stretches four city blocks. Enjoy a guided tour of Charleston with an intimate tour inside the historic Joseph Manigault House. Finally, we will visit the unique Charleston Tea Garden with a trolley tour through the garden. The cost of this trip is $815 per person for a double occupancy room. A deposit of $75 is due upon signing.

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Colombia, the "Land of a Thousand Rhythms," as you journey along the magnificent Magdalena River. Explore the streets of Palenque, the first free city in Colombia, moving to the rhythms of cumbia and vallenato music. Delight in the colorful neighborhood of Getsemaní in Cartagena, a vibrant neighborhood and a creative hub of Colombian artistry. Discover how Spanish and pre-colonial cultures combined to bring us the music, minds, and culture that shape the country today. Let these breathtaking destinations inspire you as you embrace the soul of this mesmerizing river and the heart-warming people who live alongside it. Pre-Cruise Option: Two Nights in Cartagena. A walled city walking tour, San Felipe Castle visit, Gold Museum, and the Caribbean Naval Museum are all included in the pre-cruise option. Post-Cruise Option: Three Nights in Panama. Included in this option are a flight to Panama, Old Town Panama Tour, Panama Canal Tour, and Chagres National Park. A deposit of $400 is due upon signing.

Your journey begins with a three-night stay in picturesque Cape Town. Next, fly to Kasane, Botswana to begin your Zambezi Queen safari cruise on the Chobe River. Explore Chobe National Park, home to one of the densest populations of wildlife on the African continent. Spend two nights at the legendary Victoria Falls before flying to Johannesburg for two nights that includes a visit to the township of Soweto. Then fly to Hoedspruit, located in the game-rich country of Greater Kruger National Park. Spend three nights at a luxurious game lodge in this premier eco-tourist destination, known for some of the best “Big Five” viewing in Africa. Experience the thrill of daily game drives, while evenings bring you breathtakingly clear skies. A deposit of $2400 is due upon signing.