Travel to St. Michaels on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, a historic
town filled with a collage of handsome churches, manicured colonial, federal & Victorian homes, and historic maritime heritage. Upon arrival,
relax aboard the climate-controlled PATRIOT, as we cruise upon the beautiful Miles River, part of the Chesapeake Bay. Listen to historic narrative on the beginnings of St. Michaels and the evolution of the
Chesapeake Bay and view the historic homes and wildlife.
Afterwards, you will have free time to have lunch on your own
and explore the island and the many shops and museums. We will follow our day up with bountiful dinner at the Crab Claw Restaurant, a traditional
Maryland crab house.
Tour Includes:
★ Scenic River Cruise ★ Free Time on St. Michaels Island
★ Dinner (Choice of Crab Cakes, Crab Imperial or Fried Chicken)
$149.00 per person $20 pp deposit
Explore the Elk County Visitor Center for an exciting and educational opportunity to experience all things “Elk Country” with its interactive exhibits, 4-D immersive movie, panoramic views and gift shop. After a catered dinner at the center, embark on a horse drawn wagon ride in search of the perfect photo of those magnificent creatures. Your wagon master will share helpful information about the Elk County herds
Tour Includes:
★ 4-D Movie
★ Wagon Ride
★ Dinner at the Visitors Center
★ Motorcoach Transportation
★ Taxes & Hostess
$125.00 per person $20 pp deposit
Must book by August 15, 2020
Creation Museum – a chronological retelling of biblical history in seven parts called the Seven C´s. Guests step back in time, beginning with Creation, and fast-forward to Christ´s return. Along the way, they see how God´s Word provides the big-picture answers about science, the Bible, or our personal relationship with God
Ark Encounter – features a full-size Noah’s Ark built to the specifications in the Bible. As you enter Noah’s world aboard the massive Ark, you’ll tour three decks filled with scores of world-class displays. These stunning exhibits allow you to experience what Noah’s life may have been like.
Riverboat Dinner Cruise – Dine surrounded by a lavish Victorian decor as you cruise down the Ohio River on a climate-controlled authentic riverboat. You will experience panoramic views of the downtown Cincinnati skyline including the home of the Cincinnati Bengals, Paul Brown Stadium.
Hofbrauhaus Restaurant – From the moment you walk in the door, you get the feeling you have been transported to Munich, Germany, as the sound of authentic German music fills the air. Live musicians on stage and a wonderful German meal will have you wanting for more.
$698 per person
$50 per person deposit
Package Includes:
- 3 Nights Lodging
- 3 Breakfasts
- 3 Dinners including
- Dinner first evening
- German Dinner & Entertainment at the Hofbrau House
- Riverboat Dinner Cruise on the Ohio River
- Admission to Ark Encounter
- Admission to the Creation Museum
- Taxes and Meal Gratuities
- Motorcoach Transportation & Hostess
Enjoy an interactive lunch and theatrical experience set in a historic 19th century mansion, brewery & museum complex, Bube’s Brewery, in Mt. Joy! The atmosphere is much like a fine Victorian home of the late 1800’s with lavishly stenciled walls, original oak trim, and ornate décor. The brewery, which dates back to 1861, is the only “lager-era” brewery still in existence. After the wonderful lunch & show, enjoy a tour of the historic catacombs, several stories below the surface.
Tour Includes:
★ 5-Course Lunch Menu – Appetizer, Salad, Soup, 2-entrees
including Chicken Alfredo and Beef Savannah, plus dessert.
★ Murder Mystery Show: Murder at Bedlam Insanitorium –
Lunch is humorously served by a parade of doctors,
patients and someone just crazy enough to kill.
Can you discover “who-done-it?”
★ Tour of the Catacombs, a 19th-century underground
lager brewery cellar
★ Motorcoach Transportation, Meal Gratuities & Hostess
$139 per person $20 per person deposit
“Autumn Trains & Painted Mountains”
AT LAKE MOREY RESORT
- Lake Morey Resort – Set your standards high while staying on the shores of a pristine lake surrounded by colorful hills. Lake Morey Resort provides a beautiful, natural setting to enjoy spectacular scenes of the Autumn season. Special resort features include lakeside dining, spa, golf course, and movie theater.
- West Point Military Academy – Visit the oldest continuously occupied military post in the United States. Tour the facility and meet some of our fine men and women who serve
- Green Mountain Railroad – “All Aboard!” Ride on a fully restored 1930’s antique passenger train pulled by a vintage locomotive. Pass by covered bridges, a beautiful cascading waterfall and Brockway Mills Gorge. Enjoy prime Fall Foliage of the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont.
- Hildene Estate – Home of the Abraham Lincoln Family descendants. Tour the 24-room stately mansion of Robert Todd Lincoln with original furnishing and Lincoln family memorabilia. Listen to the 1,000-pipe Aeolian organ or wander through the Hoyt Formal Garden.
- Vermont Country Store – Stop in at the 1946 New England country Store, on the National Historic Register. It’s like shopping in a museum with fascinating merchandise and New England antiques.
- Franconia Notch – Once the home of the famous Old Man of the Mountain, this scenic pass between the towering peaks of the Franconia and Kinsman ranges in New Hampshire’s White Mountain offers the most magnificent mountain scenery that will leave you spellbound.
- Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway – The tramway brings visitors to the 4,080’ summit of Cannon Mountain on an 80 passenger enclosed cable car, in approximately eight minutes. On a clear day, you will enjoy views of the mountains of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Canada, and New York. At the summit there are walking paths, an observation deck, cafeteria, and restrooms.
- Squam Lake Scenic Cruise – Where “On Golden Pond” was filmed. Watch for Loons and Bald Eagles as you experience the wonder and beauty of the area on a narrated scenic cruise aboard a canopied pontoon boat ride. Learn about the forces that created this beautiful lake and the wildlife that makes it so special.
- Quechee Gorge – “Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon!” Enjoy beautiful vistas 168 feet above the Ottaquechee River at Vermont’s most spectacular natural wonder.
- Sugar Shack & Rockwell Museum – This wonderful, small hidden gem is extra special. Enjoy the Norman Rockwell exhibits that focus on his work from 1939 to 1953. Talk with our very special guest, one of Rockwell’s living models who provided inspiration for his exquisite paintings.
$989.00 per person, $50 per person deposit
Package Includes:
- ★ 3 Nights Deluxe Accommodations at Lake Morey Resort
- ★ 3 Breakfasts
- ★ 3 Dinners including Buffet at Lake Morey Resort
- ★ West Point Military Academy
- ★ Train Ride – Green Mountain Railroad of Vermont
- ★ Sugar Shack and Rockwell Museum with Special Guest
- ★ Scenic Lake Cruise on Squam Lake
- ★ Hildene Estate and Gardens
- ★ S’mores Fire Pit Party at Lake Morey Resort
- ★ Vermont Country Store
- ★ Franconia Notch
- ★ Quechee Gorge
- ★ Evening of Entertainment
- ★ Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway of New Hampshire
- ★ Local Tour Guide
- ★ Taxes, Meal Gratuities and Baggage Handling
- ★ Motorcoach Transportation & Hostess
Travel to the Brandywine Valley and tour the magnificent Winterthur Mansion and Gardens, home of Henry du Pont, a museum of pristine antiques and collectibles. Enjoy a narrated tram tour featuring the highlights of the gardens and the history of Winterthur. After an included lunch at the mansion, you’ll experience a vintage train ride through the scenic Red Clay Valley as the hillsides come alive with fall colors.
Tour Includes:
★ Admission to Winterthur Mansion, Gardens & Library ★ Train Ride on Delaware Railroad
★ Lunch Voucher at Winterthur Mansion ★ Motorcoach Transportation & Hostess
$139.00 per person $20 pp deposit
Enjoy a scenic ferry ride down the Hudson River to visit a landmark that’s known around the world as a beacon of hope: The Statue of Liberty! Take time to explore the new Statue of Liberty Museum and enjoy breathtaking views and living history. Next, visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum and pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the attacks on the World Trade Center.
Tour Includes:
★ Ferry Ride on Hudson River ★ Statue of Liberty viewing ★ Statue of Liberty Museum
★ 9/11 Memorial Museum ★ Motorcoach Transportation & Hostess
$169.00 per person $20.00 per person deposit
Experience the beautiful scenery, rich history, and vibrant cultures of the “South” with overnights in Charleston, Savannah and Myrtle Beach. Enjoy Myrtle Beach, with its unspoiled beauty and beaches, live music, and charming communities. Enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride through the narrow, oak-lined streets in picturesque Beaufort. Visit a historic plantation in Charleston and let the Gullah story-teller take you back in time. In Savannah, immerse yourself in southern hospitality as you savor traditional southern cuisine, with a tour of the famous Byrd Cookie Company and lunch at Paula Deen’s Lady and Sons Restaurant. From the traditional southern food to the picturesque scenery and rich historic opportunities, this southern tour is sure to be a vacation of a lifetime!
Tour Features:
Broadway at the Beach – South Carolina’s favorite travel destination and Myrtle Beach’s most popular place to eat, shop, enjoy live entertainment and nightlife.
Giant Crab Restaurant – All-U-Can-Eat Gourmet Seafood buffet in Myrtle Beach with over 150 items, including snow crab legs, steamed oysters, prime rib and grilled swordfish, just to name a few.
The Carolina Opry – A cornucopia of live musical entertainment, the award winning Carolina Opry has been thrilling audiences for over 30 years. This dazzling show blends up-tempo music and dance ranging from country to show tunes to gospel.
Coral Beach Resort – Located oceanfront, the beach is literally steps away from your room and the views of Myrtle Beach are magnificent. You’ll have some free-time to take a walk on the beach or enjoy the amenities of the resort like the on-site waterpark, bowling alley, or entertainment zone.
Charleston Carriage Tour – A carriage ride through Charleston is perhaps the most iconic experience a first-time visitor to the Holy City can have. Highly knowledgeable tour guides point out the famous landmarks of Charleston, from soaring church steeples to tiny, perfect pocket gardens, gorgeous vistas over the harbor to streets only four feet wide.
Old City Market – One of the nation’s oldest public markets and the cultural heart of Charleston. Enjoy lunch and free time for shopping or taking in the sights. You may want to visit Market Hall. Built in 1841, this historic, stylish building encompasses four full city blocks and hosts over 100 various vendors selling clothing, jewelry, crafts, artwork and more.
Sightseeing Cruise of Charleston Harbor & Fort Sumter – Enjoy a scenic harbor cruise learning the history of Charleston Harbor and the events which led to the outbreak of America’s most bloody war. View Battery Park and the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge then disembark on Fort Sumter and take a self-guided tour of the fort where the first shots of the Civil War were fired.
Boone Hall Plantation – Get a taste of Plantation Life at one of America’s oldest working plantations. Tour the original plantation house and learn about the families that shaped its history and visit nine original slave cabins, dating from the late 1700s that were used by sharecroppers well into the 1900s.
Carriage tour of Beaufort – On one of South Carolina’s Sea Islands was once occupied by Union Troops. Learn more about Beaufort’s Civil War History, view Antebellum and Victorian mansions as well as Hollywood movie sites, and enjoy an included lunch overlooking the waterfront.
Guided tour of Historic Savannah – The two hour tour of the Landmark Historic District is chock full of beautiful homes, and the finest urban forest in the country. Visitors will enter St. John the Baptists Cathedral as well as one of the famous squares to experience its uniqueness.
Byrd Cookie Company – Founded in 1924, Byrd’s Famous Cookies still bakes traditional family recipes in small batches, with the highest quality ingredients. Take the tour and see the inner workings of Savannah’s favorite bakery and sample all of their famous flavors.
Paula Deen’s Lady & Sons Restaurant – America loves the “First Lady of Southern Cooking,” Paula Deen and her The Lady & Sons restaurant in Savannah, Georgia. Your lunch at The Lady & Sons offers Southern specialties packed with Deen Family Signature dishes.
Tour Includes:
★ Accommodations for 5-nights (including 2 nights Myrtle Beach, 1 night Charleston, 1 night Savannah, and 1 night en route lodging)
★ 8 Meals (including 5 Breakfasts, 2 lunches-featuring Paula Dean’s, & 2 dinners)
★ Broadway at the Beach
★ Carolina Opry Show
★ Charleston Carriage Tour
★ Old City Market, Charleston
★ Scenic cruise of Charleston Harbor ★ Fort Sumter ★ Boone Hall Plantation (including Gullah Story-teller Presentation)
★ Carriage tour of Historic Beaufort
★ Guided tour of Savannah, including St. John the Baptists Cathedral
★ Byrd Cookie Company Tour and Tasting ★ River Street, Savannah
★ Taxes, meal gratuities and baggage handling
★ Motorcoach Transportation and Hostess
$1,295.00 per person $50 per person deposit
Relax and take in the Autumn scenery on this 70 minute round-trip train ride through the majestic Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, and into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. Afterwards you’ll have the afternoon free to enjoy the majestic town of Jim Thorpe with its Victorian buildings, unique shops and eateries. For the history buffs, you may choose to
visit the Harry Potter Coffee Shop, the Asa Packer Mansion or the Old Jail Museum.
Tour Includes:
★ Scenic Train Ride ★ Jim Thorpe Free Time
★ Motorcoach Transportation & Hostess
$99.00 per person $20 pp deposit
Olgebay Park shines brightly with over a half million lights and more than 300 acres of displays. A laser light show, model train exhibit, gingerbread houses, a miniature holiday village, and a dinner show with great food and lots of holiday music are sure to get you in the Christmas spirit. Tour the elegantly decorated Eckhart House, complete with tea. What a delightful way to enjoy the season!
This Package Includes:
★ 2 Nights Lodging at Oglebay Park’s Wilson Lodge
★ 2 Breakfasts
★ 1 Holiday Dinner Show
★ Wheeling Island Casino
★ Eckhart House Victorian Tour and Tea
★ Colonel Oglebay’s Mansion Museum
★ Winter Fantasy Displays
★ Oglebay Park Festival of Lights Tour
★ The Glass Museum and Artisan Center
★ Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum
★ Cathedral of St. Joseph’s
★ Luggage Handling and Meal Gratuities
★ Motorcoach Transportation & Hostess
$529.00 pp dbl $50 pp deposit