AAA Oklahoma - AAA Sojourns Vacations

Detailed Description
Itinerary

Themed & Special Events, Escorted Vacations, Food & Wine

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A woman's got to do what a woman's got to do. Sometimes that means planning that exclusive trip with her friends, and then escaping with them for a few days, settling for nothing but everything they want in a Girlfriend Getaway. Women often seek a blend of history, the arts, culture, food, active exploration and pampering. They also want plenty of time for conversation.

Santa Fe offers just the right mix of activities. Take a guided walking tour that includes the Palace of Governors, the Loretto Chapel, and the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, which showcase the city's rich arts and culture. Explore ancient cliff dwellings at Bandelier National Monument and listen as seventh-generation weavers explain their craft at Centinela Weavers.

Conclude your excursion with a demonstration class at the Santa Fe School of Cooking and a tour of several private homes and gardens. Join us and find out just how perfectly Santa Fe offers women a little bit of everything.

Our AAA Sojourns Girlfriend Getaways are perfect for women of all ages whether you are single, mothers, daughters or friends. They are a good balance of fun-filled activities and free time to explore on your own. The groups are smaller in size with no more than 25 guests so everyone has a chance to get to know each other and make new friends.

Price includes:

• 4 nights accommodations at the Hotel La Fonda
• 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
• Guided walking tour of historic Santa Fe
• Full-day tour of Bandelier National Monument, 17th century village of Chimayo, and Chimayo Weavers studios
• Admission to Georgia O'Keefe Museum
• Cooking demonstration at Santa Fe School of Cooking
• Private home and garden tour
• AAA Sojourns Escort
• Round-trip airport transfers from Albuquerque International Airport

Limitations and Restrictions *Prices are per person based on double occupancy, are subject to availability at time of booking, and may change without notice. Due to the event's "festive" environment, this tour is not recommended for children. Single supplement may apply. Unless stated otherwise, airfare, taxes and government fees are not included. Fares may not reflect additional fuel supplement and vary by provider. Offers valid for new bookings only. Member benefit is per person and applies to first and second traveler only. Member benefits are available only with advertised fare and are subject to change without notice. Your travel arrangements may be modified or cancelled subject to the travel providers policies. Black out dates and other restrictions may apply. We make every effort for accuracy at time of publication, but reserve the right to correct errors. AAA Travel strongly recommends the purchase of trip protection insurance.

Day 1 - Arrive in Santa Fe via Albuquerque
Fly from home city to Albuquerque. Take the Sandia Shuttle Service to Santa Fe. Transfer from the airport to the historic Hotel La Fonda, located on the historic plaza in Santa Fe. There will be time to relax and get accustomed to the high altitude. Enjoy a welcome dinner where you will meet your AAA Sojourns escort and fellow members of your group.
Accommodation: Hotel La Fonda - 4 nights

Day 2 - Tour of Santa Fe
Enjoy a walking tour of Santa Fe with an experienced local guide. See the many wonderful historic and cultural sights, including the Palace of the Governors, St. Francis Cathedral, and an inside visit of the Loretto Chapel with its miraculous staircase. Next, walk to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum where you will enjoy a private docent-lead tour. Following lunch at a local restaurant, visit some of the wonderful galleries including the famous “Chuck Jones” Gallery. See exquisite jewelry, cutting-edge painting and the best of Southwest art. The remainder of the afternoon and evening is free.

Day 3 - Bandelier National Monument & Chimayo
Enjoy an all-day tour visiting Indian and Spanish settlements. First stop is Bandelier National Monument in the Jemez Mountains, an unforgettable site that reveals 2,000 years of human history, including the ancient pueblo in Frijoles Canyon where visitors can view actual cliff dwellings and structural remnants on the canyon floor.

Next, travel to the 17th-century village of Chimayo, where weavers have produced the colorful and decorative Rio Grande textiles for centuries. After lunch at the famous Rancho de Chimayo, visit Centinela Weavers at their farm near Chimayo. They will show examples of their craft and explain the many intricacies of New Mexican weaving. Conclude the day with a visit to Santuario de Chimayo - a centuries-old, tiny mission church known as the “Lourdes” of new Mexico. Your evening is free.

Day 4 - Santa Fe School of Cooking
A morning cooking class is included at the Santa Fe School of Cooking. Located just steps from the historic Plaza, the Santa Fe School of Cooking is an internationally acclaimed culinary school specializing in foods of the southwest. Enjoy lunch featuring the dishes prepared in the class and receive their recipes. After lunch, enjoy the Behind Adobe Walls tour with the Santa Fe Home & Garden Club. This exclusive tour will take you inside some of Santa Fe's finest homes and gardens selected for their special Santa Fe style. Return to Santa Fe and enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local favorite restaurant.

Day 5 - Depart Santa Fe
Breakfast at your hotel. Morning is free for additional sightseeing or last minute shopping. Transfer by shuttle from Santa Fe to the Albuquerque International Airport for your flight home or extend your stay in Santa Fe