BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Kindred Tours - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://kindredtours.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kindred Tours
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Phoenix
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20250101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTSTAMP:20260515T165516
CREATED:20251011T001841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T002252Z
UID:10000634-1774224000-1774742399@kindredtours.com
SUMMARY:Washington\, D.C.\, Cherry Blossoms
DESCRIPTION:Washington\, D.C.\, Cherry Blossoms \nMarch 23rd—28th\, 2026\n$3949 Per Person (Double Occupancy) +$875 (Single Supplement)\nIncludes Roundtrip Airfare Phoenix \n“Takeoff Series” Travel with your Kindred Tours team—from your regular departure location to the destination— together as a group\, every step of the way.Day One: FLY TO WASHINGTON\, D.C. Upon arrival at the airport\, meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel for a five-night stay in the Washington\, D.C. area. Washington\, D.C. is an extraordinary city with many personalities: a functioning federal hub\, an international metropolis\, a picturesque tourist destination\, a treasure trove of our nation’s history and artifacts\, and a cosmopolitan center that still manages to retain a neighborly\, small-town charm.\nOvernight: Washington\, D.C.\, area \nDay Two: ARLINGTON – DC CITY TOUR – WHITE HOUSE VISITOR CENTER After breakfast\, visit Arlington National Cemetery\, America’s shrine to valor and sacrifice. Board the tram to see the gravesites of John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy\, as well as the solemn Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. View the film White House: Reflections from Within for a deeper understanding of life inside the Executive Mansion.\nNext\, enjoy a scenic “spring stroll” along the National Mall’s Tidal Basin\, where the iconic cherry blossoms create a breathtaking display. Along the way\, stop at four inspiring memorials: the Jefferson Memorial\, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial\, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial\, and the National World War II Memorial. This evening\, gather with your fellow travelers for a festive Welcome Dinner.\n(B\,D) Overnight: Washington\, D.C. area \nDay Three: CHERRY BLOSSOM CRUISE – SMITHSONIAN – D.C. ILLUMINATION TOUR\nToday\, visit the National Portrait Gallery\, where the collections focus on images of notable Americans. Midday\, board the Odyssey III for a festive Cherry Blossom Cruise on the Potomac River. Enjoy a signature pink drink\, live narration\, and a delicious lunch while soaking in the beautiful spring scenery. Afterward\, stop at the Marine Corps Memorial (Iwo Jima Statue). Later\, enjoy free time to explore your choice of the world-famous Smithsonian Institution museums\, such as the Air and Space Museum\, the National Museum of American History\, the National Museum of Natural History\, or the National Gallery of Art. This evening\, embark on a D.C. Twilight Illumination Tour of the city’s most famous monuments\, including those dedicated to Presidents Lincoln and Jefferson.\n(B\,L) Overnight: Washington\, D.C. area \nDay Four: FORD’S THEATRE – ANNAPOLIS – U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY\nThis morning\, visit Ford’s Theatre\, which opened in 1863 and has been restored to appear as it did the night John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln. Then\, tour the Center for Education and Leadership\, which features exhibits about President Lincoln’s life and legacy. Next\, travel east to Annapolis\, Maryland’s charming capital on the Chesapeake Bay. Explore its historic district\, featuring 18th-century brick buildings and the domed Maryland State House. Enjoy leisure time for shopping and lunch on your own in the scenic Annapolis Harbor. In the afternoon\, continue your exploration with a visit to the U.S. Naval Academy\, known for its impressive waterfront campus\, Beaux-Arts architecture\, monuments\, and naval history museum. Later head back to your Washington DC area hotel for an evening at your own pace.\n(B) Overnight: Washington\, D.C. area \nDay Five: CAPITOL HILL – MOUNT VERNON – FAREWELL DINNER Today\, arrive at Capitol Hill to visit the Capitol Visitor Center and learn about the U.S. lawmaking process. Then\, tour the Library of Congress and view the exterior of the Supreme Court Building. Later\, drive to Alexandria\, Virginia\, to visit Mount Vernon\, George Washington’s beloved estate overlooking the Potomac River. Tour the historic home and gardens\, and visit the gravesite of our first president. This evening\, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner at a popular local restaurant in the Washington\, D.C.\, area.\n(B\,D) Overnight: Washington\, D.C. area \nDay Six: FLY HOME\nAfter breakfast\, transfer to the airport and fly home with wonderful memories of your Washington\, D.C.\, Cherry Blossom experience.\n(B) \nTours that involve air travel cannot be purchased online. For the complete itinerary\, or to make a reservation\, please call the office. 480-497-2478Springtime on Catalina IslandMay 26 - May 29Mackinac Island\, the Grand Hotel & Niagara FallsJune 3 - June 10Cape Cod & the IslandsJune 13 - June 19Lowell Observatory OvernightJune 29 - June 30Flagstaff Fourth of July Drone Show GetawayJuly 4 - July 512Next
URL:https://kindredtours.com/event/washington-d-c-cherry-blossoms/
CATEGORIES:Gallivant Series,Kindred Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kindredtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/4-scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTSTAMP:20260515T165516
CREATED:20260103T170131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T020647Z
UID:10000676-1774828800-1775174399@kindredtours.com
SUMMARY:Springtime in Southern California
DESCRIPTION:Springtime in Southern California\nMarch 30—April 2\, 2026\n$999 (Per Person\, Double Occupancy)  \n$1\,224 (Per Person\, Single Occupancy) \nDay One:  \nWe’ll leave the Valley with comfortable rest stops as we travel west toward the California coast. Midday\, we’ll stop in Yuma for lunch on self at Lute’s Casino\, an iconic local favorite known for classic comfort food in a lively historic setting. \nThis afternoon\, we’ll continue on to Carlsbad\, a laid-back seaside community celebrated for ocean breezes\, beautiful beaches\, and relaxed Southern California charm. Ideally located between San Diego and Temecula Valley Wine Country\, Carlsbad offers a peaceful home base—less crowded than downtown San Diego\, yet rich in scenery and sunshine. We’ll check into the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad\, our home for the next three nights\, featuring comfortable accommodations and a full hot breakfast each morning. After time to refresh\, we’ll gather for a Welcome Dinner (included)—the perfect opportunity to relax\, get acquainted\, and officially kick off our springtime adventure together. \nDay Two:  \nBreakfast is included at the hotel. Afterward\, we’ll head north into the rolling hills of Temecula Valley Wine Country\, where vineyard-covered slopes\, equestrian countryside\, and wide-open views set the tone for a relaxed day.  Spanning more than 33\,000 acres\, Temecula Valley is Southern California’s largest wine-growing region and one of its most welcoming. Our day unfolds along three scenic wine trails\, each offering a different perspective of the region. We’ll begin on the De Portola Wine Trail\, enjoying a seated wine tasting paired with lunch—giving everyone time to settle in\, visit\, and savor the flavors and views. \nThe afternoon continues along the Rancho California Wine Trail\, followed by a peaceful conclusion on the Calle Contento Wine Trail\, known for hillside vineyards and sweeping valley vistas. All wine tastings and lunch today are included. Late afternoon\, we’ll return to Carlsbad. This evening\, a convenient shuttle will be offered to the nearby Windmill Food Hall—an easy option for dinner on self\, a light bite\, or simply relaxing with friends. \nDay Three:  \nBreakfast is included at the hotel. This morning\, we’ll experience one of Southern California’s most anticipated signs of spring at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. For more than six decades\, nearly 50 acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus have transformed the hillsides into sweeping bands of color set against the blue of the Pacific Ocean. Our visit is comfortably paced\, with time to enjoy walking paths\, artist gardens\, the greenhouse\, browsing the Armstrong Garden Center\, and the beloved tractor-pulled wagon ride\, a longtime local tradition offering a wonderful overview of the fields. \nLate morning\, we’ll head south to Little Italy for lunch on self. With its relaxed atmosphere and wide variety of cafés and restaurants\, Little Italy is a perfect place to dine\, stroll\, and soak in coastal energy. \nAfter lunch\, we’ll board the Old Town Trolley Tours for a narrated sightseeing experience highlighting Balboa Park\, the Gaslamp Quarter\, Old Town\, the Embarcadero\, and the iconic Hotel del Coronado—all enjoyed from the comfort of your seat. Late afternoon\, we’ll return to Carlsbad. The evening is yours to enjoy at a relaxed pace. \nDay Four:\nBreakfast is included at the hotel. After breakfast\, it’s bags out as we begin our journey home\, with scenic stops and lunch on self along the way. \nCome with us for a spring escape filled with color\, comfort\, and classic California charm. \n\nPatagonia Mariachi FestivalMay 16The Mogollon Rim & Woods Canyon Lake- WESTMay 18The Mogollon Rim & Woods Canyon Lake- EASTMay 20Ever After at Phoenix TheatreMay 21Springtime on Catalina IslandMay 26 - May 29
URL:https://kindredtours.com/event/springtime-in-southern-california/
CATEGORIES:Gallivant Series,Kindred Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kindredtours.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-02-174253-scaled.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR