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Stories of Santa Fe & Taos
Overview
In the high country of New Mexico are some of our country's most unique historical places. They celebrate our multi-national heritage and the people who lived on this land long before we did. Santa Fe is the third oldest city in the country, founded in 1610. Taos is a relative newcomer, having been founded officially in 1795. It was however, inhabited long before that, with the first mission dating back to 1615. Most historians and anthropologists seem to agree that the Taos Pueblo is the oldest continuously inhabited community in North America.
Details
Your accommodations in Santa Fe are upscale and in the historic district. Step-on guides will bring the communities you visit to life. There are many stories here. Come with us and hear them told where they happened.
- 4 nights at the Hilton Santa Fe - central location in the historic district
- Visit El Santurio de Chimayo and Taos Pueblo
- Guided trolley tour of Santa Fe
- Walking sightseeing in old town - Loretto Chapel, Georgia O'Keefe Museum, New Mexico History Museum, The Palace of the Governors
- Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - Albuquerque
- 8 meals: 4 full breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
- Round trip airfare
- Door-to-door transportation
- 2900/3400 Gold Passport Points
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Daily Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Albuqerque around 12:45pm, after a change of planes in Burbank. Lunch is at El Patio, a longtime local favorite. Visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, the gateway to the 19 pueblos of New Mexico. Here, you'll get an introduction to some of what you will see on your travels. Arrive in Santa Fe in early evening. Santa Fe Hilton - 4 nights (L)
Day 2
Breakfast (buffet) is included each morning at your hotel. Begin your Santa Fe touring this morning with a narrated ride on the Loretto Line Trolley. The 8-mile loop tour gives you an overview of the historic sites and their unique architecture. Later, a walking tour takes you from the New Mexico History Museum to the Palace of Governors. There is also a visit to the State Capital Building and dinner on the plaza tonight. (FB, D)
Day 3
An hour's drive from Santa Fe is Bandelier National Monument. It protects part of what is the ancestral and traditional lands of at least 23 tribal nations. Most of the pueblo structures date to two eras, dating between AD 1150 and 1600. Enjoy a guided visit and lunch before returning to Santa Fe. For those who are interested, a walking visit featuring stops at a few of the many galleries is slated for this afternoon. The Georgia O'Keefe Museum near your hotel is a must stop. (FB. L)
Day 4
From Santa Fe, travel along the mountaintops on the high road to Taos, with a stop at El Santuario de Chimayo, a peaceful shrine of healing nestled in the hills. At Centinela Traditional Art, see the old looms in action and hear the history of the craft.
In Taos, lunch is included, along with time to walk the plaza. Join a guided tour of the Taos Pueblo, the only living Native American Community designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (FB, D)
Day 5
The road back to Albuquerque winds through the small town of Madrid (MA-drid) and is known for the Turquoise Trail, named for the dozens of mines in the area producing the signature stone of the Southwest. Stop and visit some of the artisans and perhaps find one last memento. Lunch on the fly at the airport, as your return flight departs around 2:10pm.
| CB | Continental Breakfast |
|---|---|
| B | Generally a limited buffet or menu |
| FB | Full buffet or choice of menu |
| BR | Brunch, often buffet-style |
| L | Lunch, often several menu options |
| HT or AT | High or Afternoon Tea |
| D | Dinner, often several menu options |
Departures
Thursday, September 4, 2025 to Monday, September 8, 2025
5 Days, 8 Meals
4 full breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
$2875 | p.p./dbl.occ. |
$3370 | single |
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| Local | (916) 361 - 2051 |
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| Toll-Free | (800) 951 - 5556 |
