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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October 8 (Tuesday)<br />
Philly Murals Tour<br />
& Lunch at The Moshulu<br />
Philadelphia, PA<br />
Today we travel to the unofficial “Mural Capital of the<br />
World,” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Upon our arrival at the<br />
Independence Visitor Center we meet our step-on guide,<br />
and depart for an educational, informative, entertaining<br />
and visually tour. Learn the history behind each mural from<br />
our experienced tour guide as we make our way through<br />
Philadelphia’s diverse neighborhoods. You will be amazed and<br />
moved by the vision and energy of imagery presented in the<br />
murals which make up this unique collection of public works<br />
of art. Photo opportunities will be allowed if the traffic and<br />
weather conditions permit. Following our tour, you can relax<br />
and enjoy the fellowship of friends old and new while dining<br />
on a delicious lunch at the Moshulu. The largest four-mast<br />
sailing ship in the world, the Moshulu has been converted into a<br />
floating restaurant permanently docked at Philadelphia’s Penn’s<br />
Landing. Please provide a meal choice when making your<br />
reservations. Your choices are Kobe Burger, Surf and Turf<br />
Wedge, or Chesapeake Bay Crab Melt. (L)<br />
Price: $105.00<br />
Deposit: $25.00/PP<br />
Balance Due: August 26, 2013<br />
Depart Return<br />
<strong>Gunther</strong> 7:00 AM 4:30 PM<br />
Carney 7:45 AM 3:45 PM<br />
October 9-11 (Wednesday-Friday)<br />
Titanic Tales, Rails & Sails<br />
Southern Seacoast Connecticut<br />
Day 1: Welcome Aboard! Travel in comfort aboard our deluxe<br />
motor coach to the New England seacoast town of Mystic,<br />
Connecticut. Upon our arrival we will visit the exhibit “Titanic<br />
- 12,450 Feet Below” at the Mystic Aquarium and Institute<br />
for Exploration. Mystic Aquarium brings the Titanic’s<br />
timeless history to life with captivating imagery, breathtaking<br />
recreations, emotional soundscapes and thrilling entertainment!<br />
Next you can experience close encounters of the incredible kind<br />
at Mystic Aquarium. Whether you’re touching a ray, feeling the<br />
splash of a beluga whale, going beak-to-nose with a penguin<br />
or exploring the deep sea with the exhibits on display, you’ll<br />
be closer to ocean life than you ever thought possible! After<br />
checking into our accommodations for the next two nights at<br />
the Comfort Inn Mystic, we depart for a delicious dinner at a<br />
local restaurant. (D)<br />
Day 2: After a hearty continental breakfast we meet our stepon<br />
guide, and depart for a tour of the Connecticut seacoast.<br />
En route to the USS Submarine Force Library and Museum<br />
86<br />
we will hear the story of Benedict Arnold as we tour through<br />
Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park. The USS Nautilus<br />
was the world’s first nuclear powered vessel, and the first<br />
submarine to travel to the North Pole. We cross the Connecticut<br />
River into New London, Connecticut for a drive through of<br />
the United States Coast Guard Academy. After our tour,<br />
enjoy some leisure time at Olde Mistick Village which has<br />
the look and feel of a picturesque New England town, with<br />
small independent shops, boutiques and restaurants and more.<br />
Today’s tour wraps up with a 2 ½ hour train & boat excursion.<br />
First we board the Essex Steam Train for a ride through the<br />
picturesque countryside of the Connecticut River <strong>Valley</strong>. Next<br />
we enjoy a riverboat cruise on the Connecticut River where<br />
we will pass the hilltop castle built by actor William Gillette<br />
and the Goodspeed Opera House. Before returning to the hotel,<br />
we conclude our day with a delicious dinner at a restaurant that<br />
serves up great local flavors. (B, D)<br />
Day 3: After a hearty continental breakfast we will visit<br />
the Mystic Seaport Museum. The maritime museum is the<br />
nation’s largest and includes a re-creation of a 19th-century<br />
seafaring community. Here you can climb aboard a tall ship,<br />
visit period homes and shops, view the collections of marine<br />
art and artifacts, and enjoy demonstrations daily. After lunch<br />
on your own we depart for home with fond memories of our<br />
coastal New England get-away! (B)<br />
Included:<br />
• Basic amenities<br />
• 2 nights at Comfort Inn Mystic<br />
• 2 hearty continental breakfasts<br />
• 2 dinners<br />
• Guided <strong>Tours</strong>, including:<br />
- Connecticut Seacoast<br />
- Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park<br />
- United States Coast Guard Academy<br />
• Attractions and admissions per itinerary, including:<br />
- “Titanic - 12,450 Feet Below” Exhibit<br />
- Mystic Aquarium<br />
- USS Nautilus Submarine and Museum<br />
- Olde Mistick Village<br />
- Essex Steam Train Ride<br />
- Connecticut River <strong>Valley</strong> Riverboat Cruise<br />
- Mystic Seaport Museum<br />
• Driver, Escort and Step-on Guide Gratuities<br />
Price:<br />
$499.00 Double/PP $479.00 Triple/PP<br />
$459.00 Quad/PP $619.00 Single<br />
Deposit: $125.00/PP<br />
Balance Due: August 26, 2013<br />
Depart Return<br />
<strong>Gunther</strong> 6:00 AM 8:45 PM<br />
Carney 6:45 AM 8:00 PM
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