Afternoon: Your week will begin with an “Orientation and Introduction” session at the Crockett Hotel. At that time, you will pick up your packet which contains the week’s itinerary, list of Road Scholar participants, your name tag, maps of San Antonio and Fredericksburg and brochures. The tour guides will initiate a “Getting to Know You” session and will discuss the role of Road Scholar, the coordinator, the tour guides, volunteers and vendors regarding the week’s programs.

Dinner: Italian dinner at the hotel consisting of fresh salad and a Vegetable Lasagna.

Lodging: The Crockett Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

The Historic Alamo, Buckhorn Saloon, 'Destination Texas' presentation, NYE Celebration

Breakfast: A premium continental breakfast at hotel.

Morning: Monday morning begins with an 18 step walk to the Alamo. An educational adventure awaits you on these hallowed grounds. Tread softly in the shrine where David Crockett and other heroes died to create the Republic of Texas. Hear the Alamo story told under the six flags of Texas. See the Alamo video and Long Barracks Museum. The Alamo represents nearly three hundred years of human activity. On your visit to the grounds, the Alamo Education department will give a presentation on the battle of the Alamo, reminding us of the sacrifices of a few that were made for many.

Lunch: Enjoy lunch at the Buckhorn Saloon, established in 1891, a true Texas treat in the middle of downtown. Belly up to the bar in this old-fashioned saloon-turned-café. This is where it all started...where Teddy Roosevelt recruited Rough Riders and Pancho Villa is rumored to have planned the Mexican Revolution. Many of the original furnishings still grace today's Buckhorn Saloon, including the back bar which was hand-crafted of marble and cherry wood.

Afternoon: After lunch, Dr. Gilberto Hinojosa from the University of the Incarnate Word, will present Destination Texas. Learn about Texas history and participate in a question and answer session with the professor.

Dinner: Enjoy a three course meal at the wonderful Paesanos on the River. First course is a choice of House Salad or Italian Wedding Soup. Your Entree will be your choice of Pan Seared Sea Bass, Shrimp Paesano With Spaghetti, Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast With Linguini, Pepper Crusted Beef Tenderloin With Mushroom Risotto, Lamb Osso Bucco With Pancetta Gnocchi or Cheese Tortellini With A Basil, Pesto, Parmesan Cream Sauce. Dessert is New York Style Cheesecake.

Evening: After dinner, embark on a private barge for a personal tour of the river. Sit in comfort as you listen to entertaining narratives of the rich history of the San Antonio River and the historic Riverwalk area. The River is ablaze with lights for the holiday season. Enjoy a city wide celebration for the New Year with live music and entertainment. The party is held on South Alamo Street between Market and Durango Street and in La Villita.

Lodging: The Crockett Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Premium continental breakfast at hotel.

Morning: New Year's Day morning is free for you to explore San Antonio on your own.

Lunch: Lunch at the Colonial Room in the Historic Menger Hotel followed by a tour of the supposedly haunted property. Hear the stories of the many famous people who have stayed there. Discover the close connection of this hotel and Teddy Roosevelt.

Afternoon: Take the trolley to the Witte Museum. The Witte Museum promotes lifelong learning through innovative exhibitions, programs, and collections in natural history, science and South Texas heritage.

Lodging: The Crockett Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast: Premium continental breakfast at hotel.

Morning: To continue on our journey of the Spanish influence on Texas culture, we will tour two of San Antonio's five missions. Arrive via private charter bus and step back in time at our Queen of the Missions, Mission San Jose. Built by Indian labor at the direction of Spanish artisans, view the meld of the New and Old World cultures. See the splendid church and the working gristmill in the guided tour.

Lunch: Lunch at the unforgettable Mi Tierra restaurant in "El Mercado" (Mexican Market). Here in the romantic center of the Mexican Culture, discover a land of treasures, bright, bold and beautiful. Market Square... authentically Mexico and enriched with a fascinating legacy of public markets. Choose from the entire lunch menu at Mi Tierra; rice, beans, tacos, enchiladas, salads and more! Live Mariachi music while you dine is sure to impress!

Afternoon: Later in the afternoon, visit the San Antonio Museum of Art. SAMA is dedicated solely to furthering its mission to promote a deeper understanding of human cultures, values and traditions by displaying and interpreting art works from all cultures and periods.

Afternoon: After lunch, stay for shopping and possible seasonal entertainment in the market or tour San Fernando Cathedral. Built by Spanish citizens from the Canary Islands, it is the oldest active parish church in the United States. San Fernando Cathedral has always been at the center of San Antonio. It is a special place that occupies a unique position in this city and for the many visitors who come by the thousands every year. From its founding in 1731 by a group of families who came from the Canary Islands at the invitation of King Phillip V of Spain, this church was planned to be at the center of the life of this city. Over 5,000 participate at weekend Masses each week of the year. Over 900 baptisms, 100 weddings, 100 funerals, and countless other services are performed each year.

Dinner: Boardwalk Bistro for dinner, a locally owned and operated restaurant featuring Mediterranean cuisine in a friendly, informal ambience.

Lodging: The Crockett Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: Premium continental breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Board the trolley and enjoy a guided tour of the Institute of Texas Cultures, the state's center for multicultural education which focuses on ethnic and cultural history. More than 50,000 square feet of exhibit space, the Institute showcases the artifacts of more than twenty three major ethnic groups that formed the State of Texas.

Lunch: Lunch at historic Guenther House Restaurant on the site of the original 1859 flour mill on the banks of the San Antonio River. The Guenther House is located on a bend of the San Antonio River, at the foot of King William, one of the oldest historical districts in Texas. Dine in the private upstairs area that was once an open air room for the Guenther family. Fresh salad, housemade dressing and just baked bread are memorable delights of the palate. The Guenther staff will tell you the tale of the Guenther family, secrets and all!

Afternoon: Travel by trolley to the King William Historic District. By the latter half of the 19th century, the King William Historic District had grown into a fashionable neighborhood popular with another large cultural demographic, the German immigrants. Here you will tour the Victorian home of Edward Steves, a notable German merchant.

Dinner: Bon Voyage Dinner

Lodging: The Crockett Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Presentation From a Cowboy brought to you by the Institute of Texan Cultures

Note: If you have a later flight, be sure to request for the hotel to hold your luggage.

Breakfast: Premium continental breakfast at hotel.

Morning: To end your week, a “Cowboy” from the Institute of Texan Cultures brings a collection of artifacts to the hotel. This is your opportunity to learn what the “Texas Cowboy” is all about - handle artifacts such as a lasso and spurs! You will be sure to leave San Antonio with a newfound knowledge, appreciation and love for the city and maybe even a Texan accent! Program ends at 10am.

Meals Included: Breakfast