Texas Coast & Hill Country Journey: February 19–26, 2027

Introduction

February 19 - 26, 2027 / 8 Days / 7 Nights

Texas Coast & Hill Country Journey

Experience the vibrant culture and scenic beauty of Texas on this 8-day journey. Explore Galveston's historic districts, the wineries and rolling landscapes of the Hill Country, and the rich heritage of San Antonio and Austin. Enjoy guided tours, local cuisine, and unique attractions in a small group setting.

Pricing:

Double Occupancy: $4399 per person
Single Occupancy: $5250 per person

$500 deposit due at booking
Final Payment due November 18, 2026

Trip Insurance is Highly Recommended

Journey Highlights

At a glance

Texas Coast & Hill Country Journey

Map

Day 1 - Departure Portland to Galveston Arrival

19-Feb-2027

Fly from Portland to Houston, Arrive Galveston

Suggested guest arrival at Portland International Airport

Suggested guest arrival at Portland International Airport (PDX) 7000 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97218. Alaska Airlines recommends check-in at least 2 hours before departure — guests should plan to arrive by 7:30–8:00 AM.

Alaska Airlines Flight AS 1420: Portland to Houston

Feb 19, 2027

PDX

10:30

Portland International Airport

4h 22m

Feb 19, 2027

IAH

16:52

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Depart Portland — Alaska Airlines Flight AS 1420 Portland (PDX) to Houston George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) Nonstop. Flight time: 4 hours 22 minutes.

Coach Transfer: Houston IAH to Galveston

DepartureHouston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 2800 N Terminal Rd, Houston, TX 77032Friday, Feb 19, 202717:30

DestinationGalveston, TXFriday, Feb 19, 202718:45

Depart IAH for Galveston by coach (~1 hour). Friday afternoon traffic on I-45 South toward Galveston can be heavy — coach staged curbside by 5:15 PM.

The San Luis Resort

5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551

Check inFriday, Feb 19, 2027

Hotel Check-In (2 nights) at The San Luis Resort, 5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551. Phone: (409) 744-1500.

San Luis Resort Website

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Welcome Dinner — The Steakhouse at San Luis Resort

Welcome Dinner at The Steakhouse at San Luis Resort, 5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551. Phone: (409) 744-1500.

The Steakhouse at San Luis Resort

Day 2 - Galveston Island Exploration and Dining

20-Feb-2027

Historic Districts, Mansion Tour, Dolphin Cruise

Breakfast at hotel

Breakfast at hotel.

Coach transfer: Hotel to The Strand Historic District

DepartureThe San Luis Resort, 5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551Saturday, Feb 20, 202708:30

Destination2301 Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550Saturday, Feb 20, 2027

Depart hotel by coach at 8:30 AM for The Strand Historic District.

The Strand Historic District — self-guided exploration

The Strand Historic District — self-guided exploration (~45 min) 2301 Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550.

Strand Historic District

Moody Mansion — guided group tour

Moody Mansion — guided group tour (~75 min) 2618 Broadway Ave J, Galveston, TX 77550. Phone: (409) 762-7668.

Moody Mansion

Lunch — Fisherman's Wharf

Lunch at Fisherman's Wharf, 2200 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550. Phone: (409) 765-5708.

Fisherman's Wharf

Coach transfer: Return to hotel

Departure2200 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550Saturday, Feb 20, 202713:15

DestinationThe San Luis Resort, 5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551Saturday, Feb 20, 2027

Return to hotel by coach — rest break (~2 hours).

Optional Activity: Dolphin Harbor Cruise or free time on Seawall

Optional Activity (weather dependent): Dolphin Harbor Cruise OR free time on Seawall. Dolphin Encounter: 2103 Harborside Dr. Phone: (409) 744-4444.

Dolphin Encounter Galveston

Dinner — Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

Dinner at Gaido's Seafood Restaurant, 3800 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550. Phone: (409) 762-9625.

Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

Day 3 - Galveston to Space Center Houston and Brenham

21-Feb-2027

Space Center Houston Tour and Brenham Arrival

Breakfast at hotel

Breakfast at hotel.

Leisurely morning at The San Luis Resort

Leisurely morning at The San Luis Resort Pool, Seawall walk, or coffee on the Gulf at leisure. This is the group's final opportunity to enjoy the Gulf Coast — encourage guests to take advantage of the resort.

Coach transfer: Hotel to Pier 21 / Harborside District

DepartureThe San Luis Resort, 5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551Sunday, Feb 21, 202711:00

DestinationPier 21, Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550Sunday, Feb 21, 2027

Coach departs hotel for Pier 21 / Harborside District (~10 min). Lunch on own — guests self-select from waterfront options.

Lunch on own at Pier 21 / Harborside

Lunch on own at Pier 21 / Harborside, Galveston. Tour Director to suggest at Saturday dinner: Willie G's Seafood, The Olympia Grill, Fisherman's Wharf, and grab-and-go options.

Coach transfer: Pier 21 to Space Center Houston

DeparturePier 21, Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550Sunday, Feb 21, 202712:00

DestinationSpace Center Houston, 1601 NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058Sunday, Feb 21, 2027

Coach departs Pier 21 for Space Center Houston (~1 hour).

Space Center Houston — group staging and orientation

Arrive Space Center Houston — group staging and orientation. 30-minute buffer — orient group, confirm tram reservation, restroom break.

Space Center Houston

Space Center Houston — NASA Tram Tour + Exhibits

Space Center Houston — NASA Tram Tour + Exhibits (~2.5 hours). Sunday hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. NASA Tram Tour must be pre-booked as a group reservation — Sunday afternoon tram slots sell out.

Space Center Houston

Coach transfer: Space Center Houston to Brenham

DepartureSpace Center Houston, 1601 NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058Sunday, Feb 21, 202716:00

DestinationBrenham, TXSunday, Feb 21, 2027

Depart Space Center Houston for Brenham by coach (~1.5 hours).

Hampton Inn & Suites Brenham

2605 Schulte Blvd, Brenham, TX 77833

Check inSunday, Feb 21, 2027

Hotel Check-In at Hampton Inn & Suites Brenham, 2605 Schulte Blvd, Brenham, TX 77833. Phone: (979) 836-2600.

Hampton Inn & Suites Brenham

Dinner — 96 West Kitchen + Bar

Dinner at 96 West Kitchen + Bar. [CONFIRM: full address and phone] [CONFIRM: group dinner reservation at 6:30 PM]

Day 4 - Brenham to Johnson City and Fredericksburg

22-Feb-2027

Hill Country Drive, LBJ Sites, Winery and Fredericksburg Arrival

Breakfast at hotel

Breakfast at hotel — luggage to coach before departure.

Coach transfer: Brenham to Johnson City

DepartureBrenham, TXMonday, Feb 22, 202708:30

DestinationJohnson City, TXMonday, Feb 22, 2027

Depart Brenham for Johnson City by coach (~2 hours 45 min). 135 miles via US-290 West — primarily two-lane rural highway through the Hill Country.

LBJ National Historical Park Visitor Center

Arrive Johnson City — LBJ National Historical Park Visitor Center. Guests may explore the Visitor Center and grounds (~15 min) while the Tour Director confirms tour logistics.

LBJ National Historical Park

LBJ Boyhood Home — NPS ranger-led tour

LBJ Boyhood Home — NPS ranger-led tour (~45 min). The Victorian home where LBJ lived from age five — ranger provides full context on his childhood and early years in rural Texas.

Lunch — Pecan Street Brewing

Lunch at Pecan Street Brewing, Johnson City. [CONFIRM: full address and phone] [CONFIRM: group lunch reservation at 12:30 PM]

Coach transfer: Johnson City to Pedernales Cellars

DepartureJohnson City, TXMonday, Feb 22, 202714:00

DestinationPedernales Cellars, 2916 Upper Albert Rd, Stonewall, TX 78671Monday, Feb 22, 2027

Depart Johnson City for Pedernales Cellars (~15 min).

Winery Tasting — Pedernales Cellars

Winery Tasting at Pedernales Cellars. Patio views over Hill Country terrain; Tempranillo Reserve and GSM blend are standouts; ample coach parking on estate.

Pedernales Cellars

Scenic drive: Pedernales Cellars to Fredericksburg

DeparturePedernales Cellars, 2916 Upper Albert Rd, Stonewall, TX 78671Monday, Feb 22, 2027

DestinationFredericksburg, TXMonday, Feb 22, 2027

Scenic drive to Fredericksburg via US-290 Wine Trail corridor (~30 min).

Inn on Barons Creek

308 S Washington St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Check inMonday, Feb 22, 2027

Hotel Check-In (2 nights) at Inn on Barons Creek, 308 S Washington St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. Phone: (830) 990-9202.

Inn on Barons Creek

Dinner — Otto's German Bistro

Dinner at Otto's German Bistro, 316 E Austin St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. Phone: (830) 307-3336. [CONFIRM: group dinner reservation and menu pre-selection]

Otto's German Bistro

Day 5 - Fredericksburg & Hill Country

23-Feb-2027

Pacific War Museum, Winery Visit, and Local Dining

Breakfast at hotel

Breakfast at hotel.

National Museum of the Pacific War — guided group tour

National Museum of the Pacific War — guided group tour (~2.5 hours) 340 E Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Phone: (830) 997-8600.

National Museum of the Pacific War

Lunch — Vaudeville Bistro

Lunch at Vaudeville Bistro, 230 E Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. Phone: (830) 992-3234.

Vaudeville Bistro

Winery Visit (Becker Vineyards or Grape Creek Vineyards)

Winery Visit (one selection) Option A: Becker Vineyards — 464 Becker Farms Rd, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Option B: Grape Creek Vineyards — 10587 US-290 W, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. Becker: (830) 644-2681. Grape Creek: (830) 644-2710.

Becker Vineyards

Grape Creek Vineyards

Free time / rest — return to hotel by coach

Free time / rest — return to hotel by coach.

Dinner — Cabernet Grill

Dinner at Cabernet Grill, 2805 US-290, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. Phone: (830) 990-5734.

Cabernet Grill

Day 6 - Fredericksburg to San Antonio via Gruene

24-Feb-2027

Gruene Historic Walk, The Alamo, San Antonio Arrival

Breakfast at hotel

Breakfast at hotel — luggage to coach before departure.

Coach transfer: Fredericksburg to Gruene

DepartureFredericksburg, TXWednesday, Feb 24, 202709:00

DestinationGruene, New Braunfels, TX 78130Wednesday, Feb 24, 2027

Depart Fredericksburg for Gruene by coach (~1.5 hours).

Gruene Historic District — self-guided walk

Gruene Historic District — self-guided walk (~1 hour) Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Gruene Hall is the oldest continually operating dance hall in Texas — excellent photo stop and orientation point.

Gruene Historic District

Coach transfer: Gruene to San Antonio

DepartureGruene, New Braunfels, TX 78130Wednesday, Feb 24, 202711:30

DestinationSan Antonio, TXWednesday, Feb 24, 2027

Depart Gruene for San Antonio by coach (~45 min).

Arrive La Villita Historic Arts Village

Arrive La Villita Historic Arts Village 418 Villita St, San Antonio, TX 78205. Coach drops at La Villita — one of San Antonio's oldest neighborhoods, directly on the River Walk. Flat, fully paved, and easily walkable — a natural and unhurried introduction to the city.

Lunch on own — La Villita / River Walk

Lunch on own — La Villita / River Walk (~1.5 hours). Tour Director to brief guests at Tuesday dinner: Casa Rio, Acenar, Zinc Bistro & Bar, Mi Tierra Café. La Villita features boutique galleries and artisan shops — a natural post-lunch browse before the Alamo.

Walk from La Villita to The Alamo

Walk from La Villita to The Alamo (~5 min on foot) OR short coach transfer if needed. The Alamo is a 5-minute walk from La Villita along the River Walk.

Visit The Alamo

Visit The Alamo (~1.5 hours) 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205. Admission is free.

The Alamo

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

105 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205

Check inWednesday, Feb 24, 2027

Hotel Check-In (2 nights) Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk, 105 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205. Phone: (210) 270-7799.

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

Optional: Drury Kickback reception at hotel

Optional: Drury Kickback reception at hotel (complimentary). Typically runs 5:30–7:00 PM — confirm timing with hotel at check-in.

Dinner on own — River Walk and surrounding area

Dinner on own — River Walk and surrounding area. Tour Director to suggest at Tuesday dinner briefing: Boudro's, Ostra, Domingo, Schilo's. All within easy walking distance of Drury Plaza — no coach required.

Day 7 - San Antonio Missions, Pearl District & Tower

25-Feb-2027

San Antonio Missions, Pearl District, Tower Views

Breakfast at hotel

Breakfast at hotel.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park — guided touring

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park — guided touring (~2.5 hours) Mission Concepción: 807 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210 Mission San José: 6701 San José Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214. UNESCO World Heritage Site — free National Park admission.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Coach transfer: Missions to The Pearl District

DepartureSan Antonio Missions National Historical ParkThursday, Feb 25, 2027

DestinationThe Pearl District, 303 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215Thursday, Feb 25, 2027

Depart missions for The Pearl District by coach (~15 min).

Arrive The Pearl District — lunch on own and free time

Arrive The Pearl District — lunch on own and free time (~2.5 hours) 303 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215. The Pearl features restaurants, shops, and a lively plaza.

The Pearl District

Coach transfer: Pearl District to Tower of the Americas

DepartureThe Pearl District, 303 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215Thursday, Feb 25, 2027

DestinationTower of the Americas, 739 E César E. Chávez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78205Thursday, Feb 25, 2027

Coach to Tower of the Americas (~10 min) 739 E César E. Chávez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78205.

Tower of the Americas — Observation Deck + 4D Theatre

Tower of the Americas — Observation Deck + 4D Theatre (~1 hour) Admission: ~$19.50 per adult. 750-foot tower with glass elevators — observation deck offers panoramic views of the Missions, River Walk, and Pearl District. 4D Theatre runs a simulation through Texas history (~15 min); included with admission.

Tower of the Americas

Coach transfer: Tower of the Americas to Drury Plaza Hotel

DepartureTower of the Americas, 739 E César E. Chávez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78205Thursday, Feb 25, 2027

DestinationDrury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk, 105 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205Thursday, Feb 25, 2027

Coach to Drury Plaza Hotel (~5 min) OR guests walk (~15 min) via River Walk.

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

105 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205

Return to Drury Plaza Hotel — rest and freshen up (~2.5 hours). Optional: Drury Kickback reception (complimentary — confirm timing with hotel).

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

Farewell Dinner — Biga on the Banks

Farewell Dinner — Biga on the Banks 203 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205. Walk from Drury Plaza: ~5 min along the River Walk — no coach required. Chef Bruce Auden's flagship; daily-changing menu featuring Texas beef, Hill Country venison, quail, Gulf seafood, and locally sourced ingredients; floor-to-ceiling River Walk views; private dining rooms for 10–400 guests.

Biga on the Banks

Private Dining Reservations

Day 8 - Austin Capitol, Terry Black's & South Congress

26-Feb-2027

Austin Capitol Tour, Barbecue Lunch, South Congress

Breakfast at hotel

Leisurely breakfast at hotel — luggage to lobby before breakfast.

Farewell remarks and group photo — hotel lobby

Farewell remarks and group photo — hotel lobby.

Coach transfer: San Antonio to Austin

DepartureSan Antonio, TXFriday, Feb 26, 2027

DestinationAustin, TXFriday, Feb 26, 2027

Depart San Antonio by coach for Austin (~1 hour 15 min). I-35 North on Friday mornings can be moderate — coach operator should plan accordingly.

Texas State Capitol — guided group tour

Texas State Capitol — free guided group tour (~40 min). Departs South Foyer; tours run every 15–30 minutes. Reservation required for groups larger than 10 — call 512-305-8402. Free admission.

Texas State Capitol

Coach transfer: Capitol to Terry Black's Barbecue

DepartureTexas State Capitol, Congress Ave & 11th St, Austin, TX 78701Friday, Feb 26, 2027

DestinationTerry Black's Barbecue, 1003 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704Friday, Feb 26, 2027

Coach to Terry Black's Barbecue (~10 min).

Lunch — Terry Black's Barbecue

Lunch — Terry Black's Barbecue 1003 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704. Michelin Plate 2024 & 2025 — slow-smoked prime brisket, bone-in beef ribs, jalapeño sausage, and classic sides. No group reservation required — walk-in, market-style service.

Terry Black's Barbecue

Coach transfer: Terry Black's to South Congress Avenue

DepartureTerry Black's Barbecue, 1003 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704Friday, Feb 26, 2027

DestinationJo's Coffee, 1300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704Friday, Feb 26, 2027

Coach to South Congress Avenue (~5 min). Drop point: Jo's Coffee — 1300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704.

Free time on South Congress Avenue

Free time on South Congress Avenue (~1 hour 15 min). Jo's Coffee is home to Austin's 'I Love You So Much' mural — natural orientation and photo stop. Tour Director to brief guests on options: Allens Boots, Kendra Scott Flagship, Uncommon Objects, Big Top Candy Shop, Jo's Coffee.

Coach transfer: South Congress to Austin Bergstrom International Airport

DepartureJo's Coffee, 1300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704Friday, Feb 26, 2027

DestinationAustin Bergstrom International Airport, 3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719Friday, Feb 26, 2027

Group assembles at Jo's Coffee — 1300 S Congress Ave. Coach departs for Austin Bergstrom International Airport. 3:00 PM assembly is firm — emphasize at Thursday farewell dinner and Friday breakfast.

We will be flying Alaska Airlines from Portland on a Direct flight both directions.

If you are not from the Portland area and want to fly from your home airport, that is not a problem at all! We can remove the airfare costs from the tour costs and work with you to identify the best travel options!

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1. Portland International Airport (PDX)

7000 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97218

2. Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

2800 N Terminal Rd, Houston, TX 77032

3. The San Luis Resort

5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551

4. The Strand Historic District

2301 Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550

5. Moody Mansion

2618 Broadway Ave J, Galveston, TX 77550

6. Fisherman's Wharf

2200 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550

7. Dolphin Encounter Galveston

2103 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550

8. Gaido's Seafood Restaurant

3800 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550

9. Space Center Houston

1601 NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Brenham

2605 Schulte Blvd, Brenham, TX 77833

11. LBJ National Historical Park Visitor Center

100 Lady Bird Lane, Johnson City, TX 78636

12. Pedernales Cellars

2916 Upper Albert Rd, Stonewall, TX 78671

13. Inn on Barons Creek

308 S Washington St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

14. Otto's German Bistro

316 E Austin St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

15. National Museum of the Pacific War

340 E Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

16. Vaudeville Bistro

230 E Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

17. Becker Vineyards

464 Becker Farms Rd, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

18. Grape Creek Vineyards

10587 US-290 W, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

19. Cabernet Grill

2805 US-290, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

20. Gruene Historic District

Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130

21. La Villita Historic Arts Village

418 Villita St, San Antonio, TX 78205

22. The Alamo

300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205

23. Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

105 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205

24. Mission Concepción

807 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210

25. Mission San José

6701 San José Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214

26. The Pearl District

303 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215

27. Tower of the Americas

739 E César E. Chávez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78205

28. Biga on the Banks

203 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205

29. Texas State Capitol

Congress Ave & 11th St, Austin, TX 78701

30. Terry Black's Barbecue

1003 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

31. Jo's Coffee (South Congress)

1300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

32. Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719