$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

“Our Tour Director was awesome. She spent her time getting to know all of us. Directions were always made clearly. And very pleasant to travel with. Our Driver also did a great job. A very good tour!” (Ark Encounter, 2026) – Eleanor, Schuyler, NE

“This was my first tour with Moostash Joe Tours. I was very impressed! It was fun and I will have many fond memories. Thank you!” (Ark Encounter, 2026) – Jo, Dakota City, NE

“This was my first tour with Moostash Joe Tours and I enjoyed it immensely.” (Ark Encounter, 2026) – Brenda, Aurora, NE 

“This trip was so wonderful from start to finish!” (Ark Encounter, 2026) – Joy & Dale, Council Bluffs, IA

“Our Tour Director was great and our step-on guide in New York was beyond great. And our Driver was the best driver ever. We loved New York!” (New York City Adventure, 2026) – Clair & Sandy, Hastings, NE

“As our first tour, we were extremely pleased and look forward to traveling with you again soon!” (New York City Adventure, 2026) – Kevin & Cindy, Grand Island, NE

“It was a very well-planned tour. Our Tour Director and Driver were amazing and they worked very well together. The step-on tour guides were awesome as ell. I always felt save. It was a most enjoyable tour. Thank you – I will be back!” (New York City Adventure, 2026) – Janet, Omaha, NE

“This was a fabulous tour! There were a lot of highlights. All of the restaurants were wonderful and different experiences. Our Tour Director and Driver were wonderful and safe. Thank you!” (Gulf Coast Adventure, 2026) – Norm & Mary Jo, Council Bluffs, IA

“Our Driver was so friendly, helpful and professional. Our Tour Director made the tour fun and was very helpful. The food and all the activities were great. Great group of people on the tour.” (Gulf Coast Adventure, 2026) – Keith & Mary Jo, Wayne, NE

“Very enjoyable tour. Enjoyed it all. The best Tour Director and Driver we’ve had. Loved all the attractions and hotels.” (Georgia & the Carolinas, 2026) – Dennis & Karen, Sun City, AZ