Half Day Sight-Seeing Excursions

• Diamonds and Denims. A Desert Shopping Safari!

  This drive through the desert has been described by National Geographic as the most beautiful desert drive in the world. We visit Cave Creek, an old mining town dating back to the 1890's and the modern western town of Carefree, home to many celebrities. Then we continue on to El Pedregral - a colorful Festival Marketplace featuring Southwestern hand-crafted jewelry, fashion, art and more, including the Northern galleries of the Heard Museum and their special gift shop featuring famous Indian artists.
  
  Guided tour, short easy desert walk for picture taking. Lunch not included.
  Duration: 5 hours   Departure: 9:00 AM  or 1:00 PM    Cost: $41.00pp

• Shopper's Safari to Scottsdale

  Our guided premier tour stops at Fashion Square (the largest upscale shopping center in Arizona) Old Town (mecca for Western Wear & Indian jewelry) and Marshall's Way (canvass the art galleries and upscale boutiques).
  
  Guided shoppers excursion. Lunch not included.
  Duration: 4 hours   Departure: 9:30 AM  or 1:30 PM    Cost: 22.00pp

• Early American & Antique Capital of Arizona plus visit the original "Murphy's Romance" Soda Bar

  Walk down a Victorian street in a century old village complete with gas lights and shaded brick sidewalks and charming shops. Lunch in a generation owned home full of antiques for sale. Browse through over 70 Antique stores and early American craft shops housed in charming century-old homes. Guided tour of the area.
  
  Guided tour of the area, with lunch included.
  Duration: 5 hours   Departure: 9:00 AM    Cost: 46.00pp

• Experience the Past - Historic Apache Trail

  Excitement and magnificent scenery as you trace the steps of stage coaches and covered wagons along the most spectacular mountain road as it twists, turns, climbs and dips. You will pass through ghost towns and abandoned mines. A visit is made to Tortilla Flat with its population of five. Known for the legend of the "Lost Dutchman Mine".
  
  Transportation and guide included. Lunch not included.
  Duration: 5 hours   Departure: 9:00 AM    Cost: 43.00pp

• Explore the Valley of the Sun - The Complete City Tour of Phoenix & Scottsdale

  Explore Phoenix and Scottsdale on a half day guided tour that will give you a taste of the beauty and romance of the area. Some of the sights included are the historic areas of Phoenix, drive by tour of original, unique and historic homes, the theater designed by Frank Lloyd Wright at Arizona State University, the elegant AZ Biltmore Hotel, the Wrigley Mansion and more.
  
  Guided tour included. Lunch not included.
  Duration: 4 hours.   Departure: 8:30 AM or 1:00 PM   Cost: 36.00pp

• Hot Air Ballooning

  Exalt in the early morning and thrill to the sunrise over the desert and mountains from the balloon. When you get back to earth engage in the age old ceremony of being inducted into the select organization with a Champagne Breakfast and certificate of membership.
  
  All of the above and transportation included.
  Departure: 5:45 AM  Cost: 130.00pp

• Jeep Desert Safari: A day on the wild side.

  A safari into the Sonoran Desert with desert rats to guide you through the wondrous scenery. A botanical walk, a short course on desert survival and geology.
  
  Pick-up at hotel by 4-wheel vehicle, guided trek through desert. Lunch not included.
  Duration: 4 hours. Departure: 8:00 AM or 1:00 PM  Cost: 60.00pp

• Taliesin, West and Cosanti - The Treasures of Arizona

  Guided tour of the Home and School of Frank Lloyd Wright. Also visit Cosanti and tour the outdoor foundry, the museum and shop of the world famous Paolo Soleri wind chimes.
  
  Transportation, guide, and admissions included. Lunch not included.
  Duration: 4 hours. Departure: 8:30 AM or 1:00 PM  Cost: 37.00pp

• The Treasures of Phoenix; The Heard Museum and Botanical Garden

  The Heard Museum is the foremost museum of Indian Art & History. Learn all about the culture of the American Indian. The Botanical Garden is home to nearly 20,000 desert plants and is a place of perpetual wonder and Southwestern desert beauty.
  
  Transportation, guide, and admissions included. Lunch not included.
  Duration: 4 hours. Departure: 8:30 AM or 1:00 PM  Cost: 48.00pp

Please note that on-site registration will be limited and offered on a space available basis only.

Last Update:  December 4, 1998         Ingo Höntsch