Texas Treasures: Galveston to San Antonio
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Texas Coast & Hill Country Journey
February 19–26, 2027 • 8 Days / 7 Nights • Fly-Away Tour • Max 30 Guests
Eight days of Gulf breezes, Hill Country wine, living history, and the River Walk at night — every reservation made, every table set, every mile handled — so you can simply fall in love with Texas.
Feel the warm Gulf air on your face as the San Luis Resort comes into view and Galveston spreads out along the Seawall. Watch dolphins arc through the harbor waters on a leisurely afternoon cruise. Stand inside the humble Johnson City home where a future President spent his boyhood. Lift a glass of Texas Tempranillo on a Hill Country patio as the afternoon light turns golden across the vineyards. Walk the five-minute path from your River Walk hotel to a farewell dinner at San Antonio’s most celebrated table. And on your last afternoon in Texas, pull on a pair of boots at Allen’s and eat Michelin-recognized brisket in the city that invented cool.
Eight days. Four remarkable cities. Seventeen hosted meals. One beautifully orchestrated journey through a state that has to be experienced to be believed — and a group of like-minded travelers to share every moment with.
What Is 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.