What's Included

Eight days. Four cities. One journey through a state that has to be experienced to be believed — from the warm salt air of the Gulf Coast to the vineyards and limestone hills of the Texas Hill Country to the living history and legendary dining of San Antonio’s River Walk. This is Texas at its most varied, most vivid, and most welcoming — fully escorted, beautifully arranged, and shared with a small group of like-minded travelers.

Your adventure begins on the Gulf Coast, where two nights at the San Luis Resort on Galveston’s Seawall set the tone from the moment you arrive. The Strand, Moody Mansion, a harbor cruise, and the freshest seafood in Texas fill the days before the journey turns inland through NASA country and into the rolling green terrain of the Hill Country.

Fredericksburg anchors the middle chapter — two nights in one of Texas’s most charming small towns, with LBJ’s boyhood home, one of America’s finest military museums, and two Hill Country winery tastings woven through two unhurried days. Then San Antonio takes over: two nights at the Drury Plaza Hotel steps from the River Walk, the UNESCO-listed Missions, The Pearl, the Tower of the Americas, and a farewell dinner at the city’s most celebrated table.

Friday brings one final morning — the Texas State Capitol, Michelin-recognized barbecue at Terry Black’s, and a last hour on South Congress before the coach turns toward Austin Bergstrom and the flight home.

Seventeen hosted meals, all activities and entrances, all gratuities, and an OregonWest Tour Director with you from Portland to Austin and every mile in between.

✅ Round-trip airfare from Portland (if you are flying from another airport, just let us know and we will work with you to adjust the price and ensure you arrive in time to meet the group)

✅ All ground transportation by private motorcoach throughout

✅ 7 nights hotel accommodation — four distinctive properties

✅ 17 hosted meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners

✅ Welcome dinner at the San Luis Resort, Galveston

✅All activities and entrances as described in the itinerary

✅Hill Country winery tasting — Becker Vineyards or Grape Creek Vineyards

✅All gratuities for included services

✅Services of an OregonWest Excursions Tour Director throughout

What’s Not Included

❌ Personal Expenses – Souvenirs, snacks, optional purchases

❌ Travel Insurance – Strongly recommended

Travel Notes

Flights

Outbound is a nonstop Alaska Airlines flight from Portland to Houston. The return connects through Seattle — your Tour Director will brief you fully on both legs and ensure smooth transitions throughout.

Weather

Late February in Texas is genuinely pleasant — Gulf Coast temperatures average the mid-60s, and the Hill Country is mild and green. Light layers and comfortable walking shoes cover most situations, with one smart-casual outfit suitable for the farewell dinner at Biga on the Banks.

Walking

Several days include meaningful walking on paved, flat surfaces — the River Walk, The Pearl, La Villita, and South Congress are all entirely accessible. If you have specific mobility concerns, please call our office before booking so we can walk through the details with you.

Gratuities

All gratuities for included services are covered in your tour price. Additional gratuities for exceptional service are always appreciated but entirely at your discretion.

Activity Level

Moderate: Level 2 Activity Tour