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26th Edition
Custom
Tours
&
Travel
How to Contact Us:
Betsy Murphy
15696 Silverlake Ct.
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-530-9502
betsy@custom-tours.net
Circle of Friends
Friends Traveling Together
Summer - Fall 2015
DearCircleofFriends,Itdoesn'tseempossiblethatwearegettingreadyto
circulateour26thnewsletter.Buthereweare,richwithmorewonderful
memories!Wehaveenjoyedagreatgrowingseason.Ourmotorcoacheshavebeen
fillingupwithmanynewsmilingfaces.Thankyouforsharingourclubwithyour
friendsandfamilymembers.Asweplanour
toursbothfarornearwewillcontinueto
provideyouthequalityprogramsthatyouhave
cometoexpectanddeserve.Remember,
travelingwithyourCircleofFriendsisgoing
mileswithsmiles.
AsAlways,Betsy&Kathy
Kathy Webb
404 Violet Court
Wentzville, MO 63385
636-332-9991
bkhw8@charter.net
Remember:
Your attitude towards
life defines not only
who you are,
but the quality of
Life you will have.
Longrove&Chicago, Illinois
November 18-20, 2015
ThereisnobetterplacetogetintotheHolidaySpiritthanCHICAGO!Wearegoing
toenjoycontrastingexperiencesonthistouraswebegininCharmingLongGrove,
Illinois.Wewillhaveampletimetoenjoyalltheboutiqueshopsthiscommunityhas
toofferandthenvisittheveryfirstTaverninIllinoisforadeliciousdinner.
TourIncludes
Accommodations:(2)NightsDaysInnChicago
MEALS:2Breakfasts-1Lunch-2Dinners
InclusionsandAdmissions
Gift Certificates
Give Them & Ask
For Them
The perfect Gift
every time!
QuainttownofLongGrove,MuseumofScienceand
Industry-ChristmasAroundtheWorldExhibit,
NavyPier,Liveperformanceof“WhiteChristmas”at
DruryLaneTheaterinOakbrookTerrace,TourofMacy'sonStateStreetwithFarewell
LuncheonattheWalnutRoom,RoundTripMotorcoach,
EscortsandlotsofFUN!
PricePerPerson$564.00Double*$714.00Single
A$200.00DepositdueAugust1&BalanceOctober1,2015
In This Issue
Page
Day Trips....................2 - 5
Policies &
Procedures..................7
Overnight &
Extended Trips..........5-6
Reservation Forms....7
Day Trips
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FRIENDS TRAVELING TOGETHER
ATASTEOFTHEHILL
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Wednesday,July8,2015
Todaywewillenjoya“Tasteofthe
Hill”withourfriendJoe.Wewill
cruisethroughsomefamiliarand
someverydifferent–tastingstops.
Hereiswhatwehaveinstoreforyou:
HomemadeToastedRavioliatthefood
Network'sfavoriteMamaToscano's,
aspecialSicilianappetizer,Caponata,
fromoneofthemostauthenticlunch
stops–Adrianna's.Onelaststop
beforelunchisatSteve'sHotDogs.
Yes,everyonegetsatasteofSteve's
Priceper
Ewing'sfamousHotDog.
person$75.00
DuebyJune1,2015
Lunchwillbeservedatthenewlyremodeled“Guido's”a
Spanish-ItalianfeastingspotwellknowntoHillNatives.
Here,Miguel,andhisheadchefwilltreatustoafood
preparationdemonstrationofhisversionofChicken
SpediniandfamousPaellaofwhichyouwillhaveyour
choiceasyourmaincourse.Thiswillbeaccompaniedwith
CapreseSalad,ItalianTortelliniandaSpanishoffering
Tapasside.
ForDessert,wewillstopatVitalie'sBakeryfora
deliciousCannoli.Ourtourwillalsoincludeotherstores
ontheHillforyourownshoppinglikeMissouriBakery
andmore.Don'tmissthisspecialtastepleasingday
on“TheHill”withyourCircleofFriends.
MAX&ERMA'S–STATEFAIR Sunday,July26,2015
annualIowaStateFair.Mom
andPophavetheirheartsset
onblueribbonswhiletheir
daughterandsonfindboth
romanceandheartbreakon
themidway.Settothe
magicalstrainsofan
AcademyAwardwinning
score,thisisthekindof
warm-heartedfamily
entertainmentthatonly
RodgersandHammerstein
candeliver!
WebeginourdayatMax&Erma'sforadelicious
CircleofFriendstradition.Wecomeforgreatfood
andfriendlyservice.OurMenu:½SlabBabyBack
Ribs,BakedPotato,Slaw,BeverageandSundaeBar.
Thehighlightofourafternoonistheliveperformance
ofStateFair,attheSt.CharlesCommunityCollege
Theater.Setagainstthecolorfulbackdropofan
Americanheartlandtradition,StateFairtravelswith
theFrakefamilyastheyleavebehindthedaily
routineoffarmlifeforthreedaysofadventureatthe
Seatsarelimited.Bookearly.
Priceperperson$64.00DuebyJune17,2015
AnnualHorseracingEventFairmountParkTuesday,August4,2015
Our annual event is an afternoon at
Fairmount Park. We will arrive at
Fairmount Park via deluxe motorcoach at
11:40 a.m. Up to the Black Stallion Room
we go for reserved dining, and a good day of
fun, excitement and hopefully some luck.
We will enjoy a delightful All You Can Eat
luncheon buffet. This spread will offer
appetizers, Soup and Salad Bar, many Hot
Entrees which will be accompanied by several Side
Dishes, Hot and Cold beverages and of course lots of
Desserts. The real excitement begins at 1:00 p.m. when
every 19 minutes these beautiful thoroughbred horses
race to the finish. Try your
luck or just enjoy the climate
of the room with your Circle
of Friends.
$52.00PerPerson
DuebyJuly1,2015
Day Trips
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FRIENDS TRAVELING TOGETHER
Josephine'sTeaRoom&ArgosyCasinoWednesday,August26,2015
TodaywehonorourladiesrequestforavisittoJosephine'sTeaRoom.
ThisistheTeaRoomallotherTeaRoomwishtheywere–inthisupscale
environmenttheycreatedtoenhanceourdiningexperience.Ourmenu:Picktwo
fromsoup,saladand½sandwich–ChoiceofBeverageandaFABULOUSDessert!
NottoworrywewillhaveampletimetoshopthroughtheHomeDé corforthat
one-of-akindpiece.OrvisittheMonticelloHouseforjewelry,musicandallkinds
ofclothing,shoes,pursesandotheraccessories!
ThenwewilltryourluckattheArgosyCasinoAlton.Enjoyfullgamingactionor
justenjoytheambianceandexcitementthiscasinohastooffer!
$62.00perpersonDuebyJuly20,2015
CrystalCityUnderground&BlueOwlTues.,September3,2015
Todayweareinforanewexperience.Inplaceofwhatoncewasasandmind,
CrystalCityUndergroundtransformedmorethan6millionsquarefeet(almost
200acres)ofsub-surfacespaceintoaclimatecontrolledentertainmentfacility.
With30–40footceilings,thickpillarscarvedoutofrockandalake,itpresents
visitorswithamultifacetedundergroundexperience.
Wewillcruiseacrossanundergroundlakeinsideaclimate-controlledfacility
thatboastsapproximately200acresofsubterraneanspace.(Bringasweateror
jacket,asitischillydownbelow)
Followingthisexcitingmorning,weareofftotheBlueOwlinKimmswick,MO.Herewewillexperiencethe
quaintandcharmingatmosphereofyesteryearofferingwarmandfriendlyservice,homecooked(Fullmeals)
andspecialtydessertsmadewithtenderlovinghands.Ourmenu:Youcanchoosefromanyvarietyofhot
mealsofferedtoday.Inaddition,youwillselectyourbeverageanchoiceofdessert!
$79.00perpersonDuebyAugust1,2015
Eckert'sOrchard&LincolnTheaterThursday,October1,2015
ThismorningwearriveatEckert'sFarms
inBelleville,Illinois.Thisisthelargest
pick-your-ownoperationinthecountry.
Youwillhavetheopportunitytopickyour
ownorshopintheGiftShop,Bakery,
GardenCenterorProduceMarket.We
willenjoyadelightfullunchhereinthe
Eckert'sRestaurant.Wewillchoose
fromthreedifferententré es,whichwill
comewithMashedPotatoes,GreenBeans,
Rolls,Beverageandyourchoiceof
Dessert-Yum!
Last,butcertainlynotleastwewill
visittheLincolnTheaterforalive
ORGANCONCERT!Wewillevenslip
backintime,asourorganistwill
accompanyaSILENTFILMwith
music.Oh,whatfun–youdon'twant
tomissthisfestivefallevent!
$76.00perperson
DuebyAugust25,2015
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FRIENDS TRAVELING TOGETHER
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SheldonConcert,MaryAnn'sTeaRoom&BobKramer'sMarionettesWed.,Oct.7,2015
Thismorning'sBreakfastConcertattheSheldonalwaysbeginswithadeliciousassortmentofdonuts,Danish,
rollsandbagels.ThismorningwehaveaspecialtreatwithMr.AlanOx,“SongsofGreatAmericanCrooners.”
Aclassicvarietyman,AlanOxbringsold–fashionedcharmtotheSheldonStage!ThislongtimeSt.Louis
favoritewillperformclassicsongsmadepopularbyMelTorme,TonyBennett,FrankSinatraandmanymore.
LunchwillbeatMaryAnn'sTeaRoom.ThisdelightfulTeaRoomislocatedintheCentralWestEndand
boastscharmandDeliciouscuisine.Ourmenu:APickTwoCombo:ChoicesofSoup,Saladand½Sandwich,
BeverageandofcourseAssortedMiniatureDessertsforeveryone.
Last,butcertainlynotleastavisittotheenchantingBobKramer's
Marionettesisscheduled.Wewillseeabriefdemonstrationonthemaking
ofthesedelightfulcreatures.WewilllearnthedifferencebetweenPuppets
andMarionettesandfinallywewillwatchaliveHalloweenperformance.
Twowonderfulshowsandalovelyluncheonallinonesingleevent!
Priceperperson$91.00DuebySeptember1,2015
Rizzo's&Nunsense@FlorissantCommunityCollegeSunday,Nov.15,2015
Storyline:TheOrderoftheLittle
Sistersareholdingavarietyshowto
raisemoneytoburyseveralsisterswho
diedfrombotulism.Theymustinter
thedearlydepartedbeforethehealth
inspectorcomesandfindsdeadnunsin
thefreezer!Thisshowisfraughtwith
humorbothCatholicandotherwise,
aswewatchfivenunstrytoperform
amidstchaosandcalamity.Youdon't
wanttomissthisbellylaughing
performance!
TodaywestartoutataFlorissantlandmark
restaurantforlunch.Rizzo'sopenedin
1978andhasboastedthereputationof
servingdeliciousItaliancuisineeversince
withfriendlyservice.Outmenu:House
Salad,ChickenSpedine,SideofPasta,Bread,
BeverageandCakeforDessert.
Thehighlightofourafternoonunfoldsaswe
enterthetheateroftheFlorissant
CommunityCenterforthehilariouslive
performanceofNunsense.
$75.00perpersonDuebyOctober5,2015
InternationalBrassConcert/Surf&SirloinTuesday,Dec.1,2015
AnothergreatCircleofFriendsAnnual
Tradition–TheHolidayBrassConcert.
ThislivelyconcertfeaturestraditionalHoliday
favoritessucha“OHolyNight,”Hallelujah
Chorus,AvaMaria,SilentNightandmanymore.
Thebrassisonlyenhancedbythesoundof
beautifulchoirs,specialguestsandthe
Bagpipeswealllove.
LunchwillbeservedattheSurfandSirloin
Restaurant.Thisfinediningestablishmentis
knownforitsgourmetmealsandexcellent
service.
OurgroupMenu:MayfairSalad,YourChoiceofEntrée
(4Options),BeverageandofcourseDessert.
Ifyouhaveenjoyedthistripbeforeyouknowhow
wonderfullyitputsyouintheHolidaySpirit.Ifyouhave
beenbeforedon'tmissit!
$88.00PerPerson
Due
October1,2015
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Extended & Overnight Trips
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FRIENDS TRAVELING TOGETHER
Circle of Friends - Viking River Cruise
Aboard the Longship Idun
June 15-27, 2016
Paris to Prague ~ 12-day cruisetour of 4 countries with 10 guided
CITIESOFLIGHT
This12-dayjourneyincludestwonightseachintwoofEurope’smostgloriouscities,ParisandPrague,plusa
scenicrivercruisealongtheMoselle,RhineandMainRivers.Drinkinthepicturesquelandscapeofvineyard-clad
hillsidesandsample ineGermanappellationsinthevillagesofthisfamouswine-producingregion.Discoverthe
romanceofParisanditsmanyhistoriclandmarks.FallinlovewiththegracefularchitectureofPrague,hometo
DAY 1 | PARIS, FRANCE
Hotel check-in, free time
DAY 2 | PARIS, FRANCE
Panoramic city tour. Including landmarks along the Seine
DAY 3 | LUXEMBOURG, TRIER
Luxembourg excursion, scenic transfer to Trier, Board ship.
DAY 4 | TRIER & BERNKASTEL, GERMANY
City tour featuring Porta Negra & Trier Cathedral
Bernkastle, evening at leisure or optional wine tasting.
DAY 5 | COCHEM, Moselle River & Koblenz
Guided city walk & wine tasting. Moselle River, scenic
cruising amidst vineyard-clad hills. Koblenz, leisure to stroll
cobbled streets.
DAY 6 | BRAUBACH, Rhine River & RÜDESHEIM,
GERMANY Marksburg Castle excursion & museum tour.
Cruising the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO Site, evening at
leisure.
DAY 7 | HEIDELBERG, GERMANY
Full-day Heidelberg excursion, glassblowing
demonstration
DAY 8 | WÜRZURG & ROTHENBURG, GERMANY
Tour the Bishops’ Residenz, a beautiful baroque palace.
Optional
Romantic Road tour in Rothenburg.
DAY 9 | BAMBERG, GERMANY - Guided city walk
DAY 10 | NUREMBERG, GERMANY & PRAGUE,
CZECH REPUBLIC - City tour, transfer to Prague. Hotel
check-in
All this is included:
8-Day cruise with river-view stateroom
2 nights at the Le Meridien Etoile & Hilton Prauge
10 guided tours with audio headset
All onboard meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches,
Welcome cocktail reception & 7Dinners plus
breakfast at the Paris & Prague hotels.
Ÿ Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with
onboard dinner and lunch service.
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PRICING IS FOR CRUISE TOUR ONLY
Outside Cabin $4002.50 per person - Outside French Balcony $5002.50 pp
Balcony $5202.50 & $5502.50 pp - Suite AA $7302.50 per person
Cost of Air, Dinner at Eiffel Tower, Dinner and Show
at LIDO and Tour of the Louvre will be available in August 2015.
TO RESERVE
YOUR SPACE!
Contact Betsy
at (636) 530-9502
Trip Registration Coupons
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TasteofTheHillWednesday,July8,2015 Eckert'sOrchard&LincolnTheaterThurs.,Oct.1,2015
___Sunset ____Creve Coeur ____St. Charles ____North County
Name
Address
City
Phone
___Sunset ____Creve Coeur ____St. Charles ____North County
Name
Address
City
Phone
State
Zip
email
$75.00 per person Due by June 1, 2015
State
Zip
email
$76.00 per person
Due by Aug. 25, 2015
MAX&ERMA'S–STATEFAIRSunday,July26,2015Sheldon,TeaRoom&MarionettesWednesday,Oct.7,2015
___Sunset ____Creve Coeur ____St. Charles ____North County
Name
Address
City
Phone
State
Zip
email
$64.00 per person
___Sunset ____Creve Coeur ____St. Charles ____North County
Name
Address
City
Phone
State
Zip
email
$91.00 per person
Due June 17, 2015
Due by Sept. 1, 2015
AnnualHorseracingEventFairmountParkTues.August4,2015 Rizzo's&Nunsense@FCCSunday,Nov.15,2015
___Sunset ____Creve Coeur ____St. Charles ____North County
Name
Address
City
Phone
___Sunset ____Creve Coeur ____St. Charles ____North County
Name
Address
City
Phone
State
Zip
email
$52.00 Per Person
State
Zip
email
$75.00 per person
Due by July 1, 2015
Due by Oct. 5, 2015
Josephine'sTeaRoom&ArgosyCasinoWed.,August26,2015 InternationalBrass/Surf&SirloinTues.,Dec.1,2015
___Sunset ____Creve Coeur ____St. Charles ____North County
Name
Address
City
Phone
State
email
___Sunset
Name
Address
City
Phone
Zip
$62.00 per person Due by July 20, 2015
CrystalCityUnderground&BlueOwlTues.,Sept.3,2015
State
Zip
email
$88.00 Per person
Due by Oct. 1, 2015
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza Thurs. Dec 31, 2015
___Sunset ____Creve Coeur ____St. Charles ____North County
Name
Address
City
Phone
____Creve Coeur ____St. Charles ____North County
State
Zip
email
$79.00 per person Balance Due by August 1, 2015
Policies & Procedures
___Sunset ____Creve Coeur ____St. Charles ____North County
Name
Address
City
Phone
State
Zip
email
PricePerPerson$108.00
A$50.00DepositdueSept.22&BalancedueNovember21,2015
DAY TRIPS: A letter of confirmation will be sent to you confirming pickup location and times 7-10 days prior to event date.
OVERNIGHT TRIPS: A deposit is required upon reservation. You will be sent an invoice which will indicate the balance due as
well as when it is due. Two-three weeks prior to our departure date you will be sent any necessary travel documents with more
specific details. This will outline schedules, meals and any details needed for packing.
CANCELLATION REFUNDS: To qualify for a full refund on day trips: Cancellation must be made by the reservation deadline
date unless a replacement traveler can be substituted. On Overnight trips medical trip cancellation insurance is offered.
If cancellation occurs after final payment date and no replacement traveler can be substituted, the insurance company will be
contacted to begin the refund process.We always try to secure rates, but on a rare occasion they are subject to change. We use
several modes of transportation and if a surcharge is incurred we will have to pass that on.
BusPick
UpLocations
Sunset = Lindbergh & Watson
Creve Coeur = Dierberg’s at Ross & Olive
St. Charles = Hwy 70 @ 5th St. Commuter Lot
North County= Dick Weber Bowl
Please make checks Payable to: Custom Tours & Travel
Mail to: Kathy Webb 404 Violet Ct. Wentzville, MO 63385
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Circle of Friends
404 Violet Court
Wentzville, MO 63385
This Could Be You !
NewYear’sEve-St.LouisSymphonyThursday,Dec.31,2015
Thiseveningwillbeginaswestep
intoLittleTuscanyatBartolino's
Osteria.ThisiswhereBart
promisesdeliciousItalianCuisine.
Ourplatedmenu:HouseSalad,
ChoiceofPorkMarsalaorChicken
Spedini,Pasta,Bread,Beverageand
Dessert.(Pleasemakeselectionattimeofreservation)
ThisCircleofFriendstradition'shighlightsisaswe
enterthebeautifullydecoratedPowellSymphony
Hallforamusicalsurprise!EachyearPowellHall
opensitsdoorstopatronswithmusicalsplendor.It
isthebestkeptsecretintown,asDirector,David
RobertsonandtheSt.Louis
SymphonyOrchestragetusready
fortheNewYear.Thisistheperfect
waytowrapuptheoldandbring
intheNew!
Asalways,wewillenjoyour
celebrationinCircleofFriends
fashiononthewayhomewitha
splashofchampagne,chocolatesand
noisemakers!SEATSARELIMITED!
Price$108.00perperson
$50.00depositrequiredby
September22,2015
BalanceDueNovember21,2015
NewYear’sEve-St.LouisSymphonyThursday,Dec.31,2015
Thiseveningwillbeginaswestep
intoLittleTuscanyatBartolino's
Osteria.ThisiswhereBart
promisesdeliciousItalianCuisine.
Ourplatedmenu:HouseSalad,
ChoiceofPorkMarsalaorChicken
Spedini,Pasta,Bread,Beverageand
Dessert.(Pleasemakeselectionattimeofreservation)
ThisCircleofFriendstradition'shighlightsisaswe
enterthebeautifullydecoratedPowellSymphony
Hallforamusicalsurprise!EachyearPowellHall
opensitsdoorstopatronswithmusicalsplendor.It
isthebestkeptsecretintown,asDirector,David
RobertsonandtheSt.Louis
SymphonyOrchestragetusready
fortheNewYear.Thisistheperfect
waytowrapuptheoldandbring
intheNew!
Asalways,wewillenjoyour
celebrationinCircleofFriends
fashiononthewayhomewitha
splashofchampagne,chocolatesand
noisemakers!SEATSARELIMITED!
Price$108.00perperson
$50.00depositrequiredby
September22,2015
BalanceDueNovember21,2015
NewYear’sEve-St.LouisSymphonyThursday,Dec.31,2015
Thiseveningwillbeginaswestep
intoLittleTuscanyatBartolino's
Osteria.ThisiswhereBart
promisesdeliciousItalianCuisine.
Ourplatedmenu:HouseSalad,
ChoiceofPorkMarsalaorChicken
Spedini,Pasta,Bread,Beverageand
Dessert.(Pleasemakeselectionattimeofreservation)
ThisCircleofFriendstradition'shighlightsisaswe
enterthebeautifullydecoratedPowellSymphony
Hallforamusicalsurprise!EachyearPowellHall
opensitsdoorstopatronswithmusicalsplendor.It
isthebestkeptsecretintown,asDirector,David
RobertsonandtheSt.Louis
SymphonyOrchestragetusready
fortheNewYear.Thisistheperfect
waytowrapuptheoldandbring
intheNew!
Asalways,wewillenjoyour
celebrationinCircleofFriends
fashiononthewayhomewitha
splashofchampagne,chocolatesand
noisemakers!SEATSARELIMITED!
Price$108.00perperson
$50.00depositrequiredby
September22,2015
BalanceDueNovember21,2015