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THREE FESTIVALS AND FLAMENCO
IN OLD SANTA FE ©
September 19-26, 2008
Established as the capital of New Mexico by the Spanish Governor
in 1610 while still part of the empire of New Spain, Santa Fe quickly
became the hub of commerce between the region and Mexico.
Spanish military and officials as well as Franciscan missionaries
settled in the region, often in conflict with the Pueblo Indians whose
population at the time was close to 100,000 people who spoke nine
languages and who lived in an estimated 70 pueblos, many of which
exist today, providing a glimpse into their culture and way of life.
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ITINERARY: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Day 1: DEPARTURE DAY - Friday
Travel by Deluxe Motorcoach to Santa Fe, New Mexico, at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Upon arrival, you’ll check
into La Fonda Hotel, the “grande dame” of Santa Fe hotels in the heart of Old Santa Fe. Free time to rest before everyone
gathers for a delectable Welcome Dinner prepared especially for you by the Executive Chef at La Fonda. (B,D)
Day 2: "HIGH ROAD TO TAOS" ANNUAL ART FESTIVAL DAY - Saturday
After breakfast at the Hotel, we'll take this scenic route from Chimayo to Vadito to galleries and studios of artisans along
the High Road between Santa Fe and Taos. With nearly 60 shops, you'll see various types of woodcarvings, paintings,
jewelry, wind chimes and other artworks. Northern New Mexico's vibrant Fall colors are on display, and you can feast on
traditional Fall foods as you peruse the shops along the way. This will be an excellent opportunity for you to shop early for
the upcoming Holidays! Dinner on your own in Taos before returning to Santa Fe. (B)
Day 3: ANNUAL FALL "POJOAQUE RIVER ART TOUR" DAY - Sunday
Free time this morning to relax after Breakfast at the Hotel. In mid-September, the annual Pojoaque River Art Tour takes
place in the picturesque Pojoaque River Valley, an old farming community 16 miles north of Santa Fe. Nearly 20
artists, including residents of Pojoaque and San Ildefenso pueblos, open their studios, exhibiting paintings, pottery,
weavings, glass and various other arts and crafts. Free time before Dinner in Santa Fe after we return from today's
touring. (B, D)
Day 4: SANTA FE REGIONAL CUISINE DAY - Monday
Have a "light" breakfast in the hotel this morning, then join the group for "A Tour and A Taste of Santa Fe". This guided,
leisurely walking tour will acquaint you with historic downtown Santa Fe, and you’ll enjoy lunch at an area restaurant along
the way. This afternoon we'll have a Southwestern Cooking Class at the Santa Fe School of Cooking where you will learn
about the art of preparing this special regional cuisine. Dinner on your own this evening at one of Santa Fe's many fine
downtown restaurants -- if you are still hungry after experiencing this "regional cuisine" day. (B,L)
Day 5: TURQUOISE TRAIL DAY - Tuesday
After breakfast at the Hotel, we'll take a leisurely drive for sightseeing, touring, and shopping along the Turquoise Trail
National Scenic Byway. Scenic views, diverse cultures, extensive history, and unique towns and shops will enchant you
on our journey today. Prehistoric peoples made their homes here. Spanish missionaries explored the area and battles
were fought over this land. Outlaws and Confederate soldiers camped in the area. Kit Carson marched Navajo people
along the Trail during their "Long Walk" to incarceration at Fort Sumner. Dinner at the Mine Shaft Tavern in Madrid, NM --
one of the last great "roadhouses" -- before returning to Santa Fe this evening. (B,D)
Day 6: SANTA FE ART GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS DAY - Wednesday
This morning, you’ll visit the unique art galleries on Canyon Road on a special walking tour of this older, scenic
neighborhood, guided by a local historian. The afternoon you'll tour some of the famous museums of Santa Fe. Santa
Fe has a museum for just about everybody -- from the historic Palace of the Governors, to the Georgia O'Keefe Museum,
to the museums of "Museum Hill" -- the International Folk Art Museum, the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art and the
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. Dinner and a Flamenco Show tonight at El Farol, Santa Fe's oldest restaurant and
cantina located in a rustic 1835 adobe where the walls tell stories of artists, poets, lovers, local history and beauty. (B,D)
Day 7: 18TH ANNUAL SANTA FE WINE AND CHILE FIESTA DAY - Thursday
Devoted to the fruitful pairing of wine and chile, this late September Annual Fiesta has become a favorite with food and
wine connoisseurs across the country. It features more than 110 wineries and nearly 50 Santa Fe chefs participating in
seminars, cooking demonstrations, guest chef luncheons, winemaker dinners, the famous Grand Food & Wine Tasting
and the Gruet Golf Classic. The day is entirely yours to spend enjoying, at your own pace, all that this Annual Fiesta has to
offer. You'll also have time today for that last minute shopping spree, or a return to that quaint shop where you fell in love
with that wonderful painting, and to have dinner on your own at a one of the local restaurants you have discovered during
this trip. (B)
Day 8: RETURN HOME- Friday
Early breakfast at the hotel before we depart for Home. (B)
Day 1: DEPARTURE DAY - Friday
Travel by Deluxe Motorcoach to Santa Fe, New Mexico, at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Upon arrival, you’ll check
into La Fonda Hotel, the “grande dame” of Santa Fe hotels in the heart of Old Santa Fe. Free time to rest before everyone
gathers for a delectable Welcome Dinner prepared especially for you by the Executive Chef at La Fonda. (B,D)
Day 2: "HIGH ROAD TO TAOS" ANNUAL ART FESTIVAL DAY - Saturday
After breakfast at the Hotel, we'll take this scenic route from Chimayo to Vadito to galleries and studios of artisans along
the High Road between Santa Fe and Taos. With nearly 60 shops, you'll see various types of woodcarvings, paintings,
jewelry, wind chimes and other artworks. Northern New Mexico's vibrant Fall colors are on display, and you can feast on
traditional Fall foods as you peruse the shops along the way. This will be an excellent opportunity for you to shop early for
the upcoming Holidays! Dinner on your own in Taos before returning to Santa Fe. (B)
Day 3: ANNUAL FALL "POJOAQUE RIVER ART TOUR" DAY - Sunday
Free time this morning to relax after Breakfast at the Hotel. In mid-September, the annual Pojoaque River Art Tour takes
place in the picturesque Pojoaque River Valley, an old farming community 16 miles north of Santa Fe. Nearly 20
artists, including residents of Pojoaque and San Ildefenso pueblos, open their studios, exhibiting paintings, pottery,
weavings, glass and various other arts and crafts. Free time before Dinner in Santa Fe after we return from today's
touring. (B, D)
Day 4: SANTA FE REGIONAL CUISINE DAY - Monday
Have a "light" breakfast in the hotel this morning, then join the group for "A Tour and A Taste of Santa Fe". This guided,
leisurely walking tour will acquaint you with historic downtown Santa Fe, and you’ll enjoy lunch at an area restaurant along
the way. This afternoon we'll have a Southwestern Cooking Class at the Santa Fe School of Cooking where you will learn
about the art of preparing this special regional cuisine. Dinner on your own this evening at one of Santa Fe's many fine
downtown restaurants -- if you are still hungry after experiencing this "regional cuisine" day. (B,L)
Day 5: TURQUOISE TRAIL DAY - Tuesday
After breakfast at the Hotel, we'll take a leisurely drive for sightseeing, touring, and shopping along the Turquoise Trail
National Scenic Byway. Scenic views, diverse cultures, extensive history, and unique towns and shops will enchant you
on our journey today. Prehistoric peoples made their homes here. Spanish missionaries explored the area and battles
were fought over this land. Outlaws and Confederate soldiers camped in the area. Kit Carson marched Navajo people
along the Trail during their "Long Walk" to incarceration at Fort Sumner. Dinner at the Mine Shaft Tavern in Madrid, NM --
one of the last great "roadhouses" -- before returning to Santa Fe this evening. (B,D)
Day 6: SANTA FE ART GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS DAY - Wednesday
This morning, you’ll visit the unique art galleries on Canyon Road on a special walking tour of this older, scenic
neighborhood, guided by a local historian. The afternoon you'll tour some of the famous museums of Santa Fe. Santa
Fe has a museum for just about everybody -- from the historic Palace of the Governors, to the Georgia O'Keefe Museum,
to the museums of "Museum Hill" -- the International Folk Art Museum, the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art and the
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. Dinner and a Flamenco Show tonight at El Farol, Santa Fe's oldest restaurant and
cantina located in a rustic 1835 adobe where the walls tell stories of artists, poets, lovers, local history and beauty. (B,D)
Day 7: 18TH ANNUAL SANTA FE WINE AND CHILE FIESTA DAY - Thursday
Devoted to the fruitful pairing of wine and chile, this late September Annual Fiesta has become a favorite with food and
wine connoisseurs across the country. It features more than 110 wineries and nearly 50 Santa Fe chefs participating in
seminars, cooking demonstrations, guest chef luncheons, winemaker dinners, the famous Grand Food & Wine Tasting
and the Gruet Golf Classic. The day is entirely yours to spend enjoying, at your own pace, all that this Annual Fiesta has to
offer. You'll also have time today for that last minute shopping spree, or a return to that quaint shop where you fell in love
with that wonderful painting, and to have dinner on your own at a one of the local restaurants you have discovered during
this trip. (B)
Day 8: RETURN HOME- Friday
Early breakfast at the hotel before we depart for Home. (B)
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