Home > Group Tour Information > Sample Itineraries

Sample Itineraries

Whether you are looking for a 1-day or multi-day trip, the sample itineraries below will make planning your next tour to Central Iowa a breeze. There's a little bit of everything to experience when you bring your group to Central Iowa. For additional assistance contact us at 800-285-5842 or groups@iowatourism.com.

Ag Tours - Ames & Iowa State University View Itinerary

Description: Known around the world for its groundbreaking research, Iowa State University is a leader in agriculture and animal science.  Pick from a variety of state-of-the-art facilities & explore the agricultural side of Iowa.

Ag-Venture In Iowa View Itinerary

Description: A 3-day tour of Des Moines, Story City, Iowa Falls, Waterloo, Fredericksburg and Hudson.

Ag-Venture in Iowa - 2 View Itinerary

Description: A 2-day tour of ag highlights in Des Moines, Woodward, Ames, Newton and Indianola

Ames - Sample Tours View Itinerary

Description: Agricultural & wineries, arts & culture, and horticulture & gardens, Ames and the surrounding area has a full menu of options waiting for you!

Ames Chocolate & Wine Experience View Itinerary

Description: Experience candy making, cooking demonstrations, a winery & brewery!

Barn Quilts of Grundy County View Itinerary

Description: Iowa's original barn quilt tour featuring Grundy Center, Beaman, Conrad, Holland, Morrison, Reinbeck and Wellsburg.

Beyond Beliefs Tour View Itinerary

Description: Join us on our tour of diverse houses of worship.  Discover history, meaningful traditions and unique architecture on this tour developed by the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC).  Your guided tour includes transportation and lunch.  Cost for 2013 tours is $30/person.  Call 515-277-6969 extension 16 for more information. Check website for tour dates.  Tours can also be arranged and customized for motorcoach groups.

Cars, Boats, Tractors, RV's... Oh My! View Itinerary

Description: A 2-day tour featuring Mason City, Clear Lake, Charles City and Forest City

Children of All Ages View Itinerary

Description: Planning a trip with your children or grandchildren?  Still young at heart? Join us for a fun-filled 2-day trip to Des Moines!

Covered Bridges of Madison County View Itinerary

Description: A 2-day tour of Winterset and Madison County

Creative Creations View Itinerary

Description: A 2-day tour of Marshalltown and Gladbrook

Iowa Sports Heritage Tour View Itinerary

Description: Experience the rich sports heritage of Iowa on this 2-day tour

Let the Good Times Roll in Hamilton County View Itinerary

Description: Farm/Barn Quilt, Art/Cultural and Historical Tour options including Webster City, Williams, Stanhope, Stratford & Jewell

Mason City Holiday Tour View Itinerary

Description: It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in Meredith Willson's hometown!

Music...Memories...Wright here in Mason City View Itinerary

Description: A 3-day tour of Mason City

Non Stop Summer Fun View Itinerary

Description: Ready, set, go!  Spend 2 fun-filled days in Des Moines with this exciting itinerary

Prairies to Tulips View Itinerary

Description: A 3 Day/2 Night Newton & Pella Tour

Southeast Iowa: Inspirational Historic Region View Itinerary

Description: This 4-day tour takes you through Wapello, Davis, Appanoose, Monroe, Keokuk and Mahaska Counties

The Good Ol' Days View Itinerary

Description: A 2-day tour of Marshalltown, Gladbrook, Tama & Haverhill

The Race is On! View Itinerary

Description: A 2-day tour of Marshalltown, Gladbrook and Tama

Through the Footsteps of Time: Iowa Heritage View Itinerary

Description: A 3-day tour of Iowa's rich heritage from the 1800s through today featuring Des Moines, Pella, Kalona and the Villages of Van Buren.

Through the Years: Iowa's History & Heritage View Itinerary

Description: A 2-day tour of Des Moines

Visiting the Past of Pella & Newton View Itinerary

Description: A 3-day tour highlighting the heritage of Pella and Newton