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On the Road: Exploring Texas Heritage from Austin to San Antonio

Name: On the Road: Exploring Texas Heritage from Austin to San Antonio
SKU: 25127
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

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Historic buildings with neon signs line the vibrant Sixth Street entertainment district in Austin, Texas, with cars parked along the busy road.

A low-angle view of the Texas State Capitol building in Austin, with the Texas flag waving against a cloudy sky.

The historic San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, Texas, is seen from an elevated viewpoint, surrounded by trees and city buildings.

The brightly lit Austin, Texas city skyline at night, showing skyscrapers reflected in the calm water against a dark purple sky.

The historic Texas State Capitol building in Austin stands against a clear blue sky, framed by green trees.

The ornate stone interior of San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, Texas, features a high vaulted ceiling and visitors admiring the golden altar.

A vintage green covered wagon sits in a grassy field with a rustic barn in the background in Fredericksburg, Texas.

The weathered stone walls and dome of an old mission in Texas stand behind a wooden cross and vibrant pink flowers.

The weathered stone and brick bell tower of a historic mission in San Antonio, Texas, stands against a bright blue sky.

Colorful papel picado banners hang above a historic brick building at Market Square in San Antonio, Texas, under a clear blue sky.

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One or more of the meals on your program must be pre-selected. For your convenience, we have created an online form that can be filled out on any mobile device or computer. The link can be found in the Recommended Websites section of your pre-program information packet. We expect it will take less than 5 minutes to complete. At the bottom of the form there is a submit button. After submitting your form, you will have the opportunity to “submit another response” if you are traveling with someone in the same household.

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United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Traveling by Air

Plane

Arrival day is on Sunday, November 7, 2027.

Meet the group at Hampton Inn & Suites Austin-Downtown in Austin, Texas

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 4:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Sunday, November 14, 2027 in San Antonio, TX at Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.

Ground Transportation Options

Program Arrival Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 15 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 10 miles .

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Ride Share

Cost: varies. Prices subject to change.

Uber & Lyft are available in Austin. Download the app to your phone and request pick-up through phone app. Price varies on number of riders but may be cheaper than taxicab.

Program Arrival Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 15 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 10 miles .

ATX Co-op Taxi

Taxi

Phone: 5123335555

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices are subject to change.. Prices subject to change.

Austin Coop taxis are the bright green ones and provide excellent service.

Program Departure Airport

San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

The estimated travel time from the last location is 17 minutes .

The estimated distance to the last location is 9 Miles .

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Taxi

Phone: 2102222222

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices are subject to change.. Prices subject to change.

Program Departure Airport

San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

The estimated travel time from the last location is 17 minutes .

The estimated distance to the last location is 9 Miles .

Uber & Lyft

Ride Share

Cost: varies. Prices subject to change.

Uber & Lyft are available in San Antonio. Download the app to your phone and request pick-up through phone app. Price varies on number of riders but may be cheaper than taxicab.

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Car

Arrival day is on 11/7/2027.

Meet the group at Hampton Inn & Suites Austin-Downtown in Austin, Texas.

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 4:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Sunday, November 14, 2027 in San Antonio, TX at Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk.

End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..

Parking

Cannot leave car at San Antonio hotel. Please note this program begins in Austin and ends in San Antonio.

Directions

Houston

Follow I-10 W to State Hwy 71 W/TX-71 W in Columbus. Take exit 695 from I-10 W. Continue to Austin. Take the I-35 N/US-290 E exit from State Hwy 71 W/TX-71 W. Follow I-35 N/US-290 E to N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd. Take exit 234A from I-35 N/US-290 E. Continue on N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd. Take E 1st St/E Cesar Chavez St to San Jacinto Blvd. Hampton Inn & Suites Austin will be on the right. San Jacinto Blvd is a one way street.

Dallas

Follow I-35E and I-35 S to S I-35 Frontage Rd in Austin. Take exit 235A from I-35 S/US-290 W. Continue on S I-35 Frontage Rd. Turn right onto E 6th St and turn left onto San Jacinto Blvd. Hampton Inn & Suites Austin will be on the right. San Jacinto Blvd is a one way street.

El Paso

Follow I-10 E to US-290 E in Kimble County. Take exit 477 from I-10 E. Continue to Austin. Drive along TX-1 Loop N. Take the exit toward 5th St/Lake Austin Blvd/Cesar Chavez St from TX-1 Loop N. Continue on W Cesar Chavez St. Drive, turn left and then right on Congress Ave. Turn left on San Jacinto Blvd and Hampton Inn & Suites Austin will be on the right. San Jacinto Blvd is a one way street.

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