A special ‘Summertime on the River’ Holiday featuring an American Legend, passage on the scenic Mississippi River aboard the grandest Steamboat ever built, the American Queen.

• Complimentary train travel to Chicago from any US city when booked early. Guests with less time may take advantage of our special $99.00 airfare to Chicago when booking early.
  
  
• Fully hosted by professional tour manager from start to finish, to handle all of the details, making your holiday even more enjoyable.
  
  
• Two night deluxe hotel stay at the Drake Hotel in Chicago overlooking Lake Michigan the best and most convenient location in town.
  
  
• Welcome reception the evening of July 2nd at the Drake Hotel in Chicago, a nice way to get to meet your fellow travelers.
  
  
• ‘Our Chicago’ program including Evening cocktail cruise at Sunset on Lake Michigan and a grand welcome brunch at the Signature Room atop the John Hancock Building.
  
  
• Private train passage from Chicago to St. Louis aboard our own 'Independence Day Special' with all meals, wines & spirits while aboard included, a five-hour 'day trip' in great comfort & style.
  
  
• Overnight accommodations at the Hilton at the Ballpark in St. Louis with full breakfast.
  
  
• St. Louis sightseeing tour before boarding the American Queen on sailing day including Forest Park, the Cathedral of St. Louis and the Missouri Botanical Gardens. There is even time to go in 'The Arch' today.
  
  
• Seven-night Steamboat cruise aboard the American Queen from St. Louis to St. Paul in cabin category chosen. Naturally, all meals & entertainment while aboard are included.
  
  
• ‘Glorious Galena’, a special complimentary shore excursion to historic and charming Galena, Illinois during our port call in Dubuque, Iowa, an amenity only we offer.
  
  
• Minneapolis/St. Paul sightseeing tour upon arrival including Nicollet Island.
  
  
• Overnight hotel stay in St. Paul in Suite accommodations including Farewell Dinner and breakfast at the Embassy Suites.
  
  
• Complimentary train transfer back to Chicago if desired or guests may take advantage of our special $99.00 train fare home to any US city.