See for yourself what makes Branson the epicenter of America’s musical entertainment industry! Begin your adventure in Kansas City, Missouri, with an orientation tour and free time to explore on your own. Then, travel into the heart of the Ozarks to Branson where you’ll stop by Dick Clark’s American Bandstand and enjoy VIP seats to the Presley’s Country Jubilee. Choose between performances by Les Brown and the Band of Renown or the Platters—and between Roy Rogers Jr. or the Twelve Irish Tenors. Crooner Andy Williams and Russian comedian Yakov Smirnoff will entertain you, and you’ll also spend an unforgettable evening on board the Showboat Branson Belle. A farewell performance by Japanese-born entertainer Shoji Tabuchi and a visit to the Steamboat Arabia Museum are the perfect conclusion to a fun-filled vacation.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Kansas City, MO
Welcome to Kansas City! This evening, enjoy a special WELCOME RECEPTION hosted by your Tour Director. (WR)

Day 2 Kansas City–Branson
This morning, enjoy an orientation tour of Kansas City. Later, travel into the heart of the Ozark Mountains to Branson, the epicenter of America’s musical entertainment industry. Tonight, enjoy dinner and an evening performance at DICK CLARK’S AMERICAN BANDSTAND where you’ll “shake, rattle & roll” with original American Bandstand stars from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. (B,D)

Day 3 Branson
A highlight of our local sightseeing TOUR is a visit to Branson’s first theater. We’ll have the opportunity to view the Presley family’s memorabilia that covers more than 40 years of entertaining visitors, tour the auditorium, and then participate in a question-and-answer visit with a member of the original cast. After dinner this evening, enjoy VIP seats to the PRESLEY’S COUNTRY JUBILEE where you’ll be entertained with music and comedy. (B,D)

Day 4 Branson. Choose Your Experience
A GLOBUS PLATINUM EXCLUSIVE, today select how you wish to spend your day with an included morning or afternoon show. In the morning, choose between Les Brown and the Band of Renown or the Platters. Or, in the afternoon, choose between Roy Rogers Jr. or the Twelve Irish Tenors. During your free time today, why not visit Branson’s newest attraction, Branson Landing. This evening, enjoy ANDY WILLIAMS. You’ll be delighted as Andy sings songs from the Big Band era, Broadway, Nashville, and his greatest hits. (B,D)

Day 5 Branson
After breakfast you will be seated for a morning performance of the YAKOV SMIRNOFF show. The famous Russian comedian evokes explosive laughter in a show filled with brilliant special effects, dazzling dancing, and heartfelt moments. Tonight’s dinner is on board the SHOWBOAT BRANSON BELLE. This evening’s farewell performance will be SHOJI TABUCHI. This Japanese-born entertainer came to Branson via Louisiana and is known for his untouchable talents with the violin. (B,D)

Day 6 Branson–Kansas City
Depart Branson with a visit to the STEAMBOAT ARABIA MUSUEM before arriving back in Kansas City. Please schedule flights after 5 p.m. (B)