$549 $499 2 Wonderful Days! December 8-9, 2026

The perfect city for a quick Christmas getaway! 

  • $549 per person, double occupancy
  • $649 per person, single occupancy

Book by 30 days before departure and receive $50 off the tour price!

Please Note: A $100 Deposit per person is required to reserve your space

Enjoy a fabulous dining experience at Lidia’s for authentic Italian cruising inspired by world-renowned chef, Emmy award-winning public television host and best-selling cookbook author, Lidia Bastianich!

Tour the beautifully decorated Victorian-style Vaile Mansion in Independence, MO

Visit the beautifully decorated Strawberry Hill Museum including an ethnic-inspired lunch

Shopping time at Country Club Plaza, the Midwest premier shopping destination

Step-on Guided Tour of Kansas City, featuring the city’s Christmas lights!

Private Tour of The Roasterie – Kansas City’s Coffee Company and sample their most popular coffees!

 

*Tour Itinerary is subject to change

Book by 30 days before departure and receive $50 off the tour price!

Tour Price Includes:

  • Round trip deluxe motorcoach transportation (with restroom & video)
  • One night excellent accommodations at the Drury Inn & Suites
  • 4 total delicious meals featuring authentic Italian at Lidia’s Italy! 
  • Admissions and fees for tours, attractions, etc. as stated in the itinerary
  • Gratuities for all local, step-on guides
  • Professional Moostash Joe Tour Director
  • WIFI on-board
  • Delicious rolls en route

Tour Price Does Not Include:

  • Gratuity for Moostash Joe Tour Director and Driver
    • Suggested $5.00-$6.00 per person per day for each (you may want to tip more for outstanding service)
  • Meals other than those stated in the itinerary
  • Optional Travel Protection

Departs: Norfolk, Fremont, Lincoln, Omaha, NE & Rock Port, MO

Peace of Mind Cancellation Policy: 

Up until the day before departure: Full Refund

*No Shows will not be refunded

Travel Protection is available for purchase. Please see the FAQ section on our website for complete Travel Protection details.

Discover the Moostash Joe Tours Difference!

Night One – Drury Inn & Suites, Overland Park, KS

December 8 – Lidia’s Italy / Vaile Mansion / Country Club Plaza

Kansas City is the perfect quick Christmas getaway! Meet us at one of our many convenient pick-up points and make the short drive to Kansas City! Upon arrival, we kick-off our Kansas City Christmas Tour with a fabulous lunch at Lidia’s for authentic Italian cuisine inspired by world-renowned chef, Emmy award-winning public television host and best-selling cookbook author, Lidia Bastianich. After lunch we’ll head over to Independence to tour the beautifully-decorated Vaile Mansion – just in time to see this Victorian-style mansion lit up for the season! The rest of your afternoon is spent at Country Club Plaza, the Midwest premier shopping destination to find your favorite brand and the perfect Christmas gift. We then check-in to the Drury Inn & Suites with time to relax and get to know your fellow travelers over Drury’s great “Kickback” – where complimentary food and drinks are available. Tonight we head back out, this time with our local, step-on tour guide to see Kansas City’s great Christmas lights at night, including the elegantly lit, Spanish-inspired Country Club Plaza. (L, D)

December 9 – Strawberry Hill Museum / Return Home

This morning we continue our festive tour of the city at The Roasterie Coffee Company to enjoy a private tour and samples of their most popular coffees! Then it’s off to the beautifully-decorated Strawberry Hill Museum, which celebrates the many nationalities of Kansas City residents. We’ll also enjoy an ethnic-inspired lunch here before making our way back home with great memories and new friends of your delightful Kansas City Christmas Tour! (B, L)

Meals Included:

(B) – Breakfast

(L) – Lunch

(D) – Dinner

Testimonials

“An excellent experience that we truly enjoyed. We would not have been able to do this on our own. Not needing to worry about driving and accommodations was great.” (Nashville & Memphis, 2026) – Alan & Cindy, Gowrie, IA

“This was our first bus tour. What a great way to see and hear about places we would never do ourselves.” (Nashville & Memphis, 2026) – Nancy & John, Omaha, NE

“This is the first bus tour that I’ve been on and I will tell stories to everyone. Had such a great time. Highly recommend!” (Nashville & Memphis, 2026) – Terri, Hastings, NE

“Wonderful experience from start to finish! I’ll be back – thank you!” (Mackinac Island, 2026) – Nancy, Seneca, KS

“The tour was amazing. Well-planned. Impressed with everything.” (Mackinac Island, 2026) – Paula, Orange City, IA

“I thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Our Driver was excellent – pleasant and helpful. Our Tour Director was fun, friendly and so very helpful!” (Mackinac Island, 2026) – Sharon, Geneva, NE

“I think Moostash Joe Tours are just wonderful. 5 stars to our Tour Director and Driver!” (Mackinac Island, 2026) – Jane, Omaha, NE

“We thoroughly enjoyed our first tour!” (Mackinac Island, 2026) – Chuck & Irene, Lincoln, NE

“Great trip. Food choices were very good. We enjoyed everything. Can’t wait for the next one!” (Mackinac Island, 2026) – Mick & Debbie, Greenfield, IA

“Anxious to look at other Moostash Joe Tours. I’ve been on tours with other companies but plan to travel with Moostash more. Thank you!” (Mackinac Island, 2026) – Bernice, Columbus, NE