2014 Extended Gunther Tours! - Hunt Valley Motor Coach
2014 Extended Gunther Tours! - Hunt Valley Motor Coach
2014 Extended Gunther Tours! - Hunt Valley Motor Coach
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a delicious buffet dinner at the Waterfront Grille, a casual<br />
waterfront dining restaurant. Following dinner we will board<br />
the Lil’ Diamond II for a relaxing cruise on the historic Erie<br />
Canal, traveling through a lock. Travel back in time as your<br />
Captain recounts the history and legends of the canal. As we<br />
gently glide through the waterway enjoy the sights and sounds<br />
of the area, and indulge your spirit of adventure as we are<br />
raised and lowered 20 feet inside a lock. Bring your camera<br />
and field glasses to capture the many photo opportunities and to<br />
view the native wildlife and birds along the canal. You might<br />
just see an eagle! After our cruise you will have some leisure<br />
time on your own for browsing and shopping at Gems Along<br />
the Mohawk. Gems Along the Mohawk is the official Mohawk<br />
<strong>Valley</strong> Visitor’s Center featuring 70 specialty shops showcasing<br />
the manufacturing legacy and products of the Mohawk <strong>Valley</strong><br />
and Central New York. (D)<br />
Day 2: After breakfast we depart for a day of sightseeing.<br />
We begin at the Herkimer Diamond Mines. Herkimer<br />
Diamonds are beautiful double terminated quartz crystals found<br />
in Herkimer, New York. Found in the mine, these crystals are<br />
magnificent works of nature which appear to have been precision<br />
cut by man. Explore the museum’s extensive collection of<br />
mineral specimens, rare rock crystals and more before heading<br />
into the surface mine to prospect. Keep all crystals you find!<br />
Next we will enjoy a deli lunch at the Fly Creek Cider Mill &<br />
Orchard, a family owned turn-of-the-century water-powered<br />
mill. After lunch browse through two floors of their country<br />
mill shop and bakery while sampling a wide variety of tasty<br />
treats. The next stop of the day will be a visit to the National<br />
Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, a fitting monument to<br />
America’s national pastime. The Hall of Fame is every fan’s<br />
“Field of Dreams” with its stories, legends, and magic to be<br />
passed on from generation to generation. Before checking into<br />
our hotel for the night, we conclude our day with a delicious<br />
BBQ dinner at “Brooks Roost”, a log cabin type banquet<br />
facility which overlooks one of the most scenic valleys in the<br />
area. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 3: After breakfast we depart for a scenic ride thru<br />
the Catskill Mountains to Arkville, New York. Upon our<br />
arrival we will ride and dine on a luxurious train through<br />
New York’s Catskill Mountains. The Rip Van Winkle Flyer<br />
on the Delaware and Ulster Railroad is a scenic train ride<br />
through New York’s legendary Catskill Mountains. Our daytime<br />
luncheon train offers a leisurely rail cruise through one<br />
of America’s most picturesque mountain ranges. Desirable<br />
amenities abound on this climate-controlled, post-war,<br />
Steamliner train. Lovingly refurbished, it represents the finest<br />
group of historic train cars on the East Coast of the United<br />
States. Enjoy a delicious first class luncheon (china, linen and<br />
big band sounds) while traveling the rails through the legendary<br />
Catskill Mountains. Later we depart for home with many fond<br />
memories of New York’s Catskill Mountains spectacular lake<br />
and mountain scenery, and of our delightful Erie Canal cruise<br />
and Catskill railway adventure! (B, L)<br />
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Included:<br />
• Basic amenities<br />
• 2 nights hotel accommodations<br />
• 2 breakfasts<br />
• 1 deli lunch<br />
• 1 luncheon train<br />
• 2 dinners<br />
• Attractions and admissions per itinerary, including:<br />
- Historic Erie Canal Cruise<br />
- Gems Along the Mohawk<br />
- Herkimer Diamond Mines<br />
- Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard<br />
- National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum<br />
- The Rip Van Winkle Flyer<br />
• Driver and Escort Gratuities<br />
Price:<br />
$519.00 Double/PP $479.00 Triple/PP<br />
$589.00 Single<br />
Deposit: $125.00/PP<br />
Balance Due: April 10, 2013<br />
Depart Return<br />
<strong>Gunther</strong> 6:00 AM 9:45 PM<br />
Carney 6:45 AM 9:00 PM<br />
May 25 (Saturday)<br />
Chestertown Tea Party Festival<br />
Chestertown, MD<br />
Located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Chestertown,<br />
Maryland holds its Annual Tea Party Festival in celebration<br />
of the colonial resistance against British rule. The re-enactment<br />
of the dumping of British tea on May 23, 1774 into the Chester<br />
River is the focal point of the Tea Party Festival. All festival<br />
events take place in the historic district of 18th-century<br />
Chestertown along the majestic Chester River. Over 100 expert<br />
craftspeople, from blacksmiths and candle makers, to weavers<br />
and woodworkers, will display their wares and demonstrate<br />
their crafts. Food vendors will offer a wide variety of Eastern<br />
Shore delicacies, such as Maryland crab cakes, fish, clams,<br />
barbecue, and much more! Free entertainment is provided all<br />
day for your enjoyment, including a colonial parade, the tea<br />
toss re-enactment, a raft race, street performances, and strolling<br />
musicians. There will be no rest stops made both en route to<br />
Chestertown, or on the return trip home.<br />
Price: $59.00<br />
Deposit: $25.00/PP<br />
Balance Due: April 11, 2013<br />
Depart Return<br />
Carney 7:15 AM 5:15 PM<br />
<strong>Gunther</strong> 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
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