Pella Tulip Festival

Come with Fun Tours for a fun-filled trip to Pella, Iowa. This tour is just what the doctor ordered to shake off those winter blues.

Day One - Travel Day / Salisbury House & Gardens Tour / Pappajohn Sculpture Park / Mystery stop / Iowa Beef Steakhouse Pork Chop Dinner (D)

Board your deluxe motor coach for a short trip east to Des Moines, Iowa. At your first stop discover the enduring charm of 16th century England when you tour the Salisbury House and Gardens. Built in 1928 for 3 million dollars, this 22,000 sq ft. home was modeled after the Kings House in Salisbury England. It has over 42 rooms and was the home of cosmetic magnate Carl Weeks. Next, take a walk through the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. This four acre park ffeatures 21 of the world's most celebrated artists with unique and fascinating outdoor sculptures. Then, get ready for a mystery stop which will astound you. Emjoy a little "R & R" at your hotel before a mouth-watering dinner with your travel mates at the Iowa Beef Steakhouse Restaurant where you'll be served up a thick Iowa pork chop barbequed right in the restaurant!

Day Two - Pella Tulip Festival / Pella Parade Reserved Seats / Travel Home (B, L)
It’s Tulip Time! The Pella Tulip Festival is rich in Dutch heritage with thousands of tulips in bloom throughout the city. Browse the beautiful Sunken Gardens, and discover the many shops and vendors in the town square with your free time. Be sure not to miss the gardens of the Scholte home as hundreds of beautiful tulips bloom in every shade imaginable. Enjoy lunch at one of the local Pella churches before taking your reserved seats for the signature event of the day – the Volks Parade. See colorful floats, marching bands, Klompen dancers, and traditional street scrubbers that clean the streets for the Queen. Then, it’s time to head home after a fantastic time celebrating spring with your friends and Fun Tours.