8 Days December 20 - 27, 1996
Enjoy Christmas dinner at Seattle's famous Space Needle.
INCLUDED MEALS
Begin Seattle
Friday Dec. 20 D
Join your tour manager and fellow tour members for a get-acquainted reception and dinner. Your hotel, in the heart of downtown Seattle, is conveniently connected with the Westlake Center with 80 upscale shops and nearby Nordstroms. MAYFLOWER PARK HOTEL.
Seattle Spirit of Washington
Saturday Dec. 21 BL
A morning city tour includes Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market. Enjoy dome car seating and gourmet cuisine aboard the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train as it travels the east shore of Lake Washington, showcasing the Puget Sound region - Seattle's skyline, Lake Washington, the Olympic Mountains, and Mount Rainier. In Woodinville, stop for a tour of Columbia Winery then return to Seattle with the remainder of the afternoon free. Tonight, enjoy a performance of Pacific Northwest Ballet's, "The Nutcracker." MAYFLOWER PARK HOTEL.
Bavarian Leavenworth
Sunday Dec. 22 BLD
Travel through the forested mountains to the Bavarian village of Leavenworth, complete with old world architecture, specialty shops and art galleries. An afternoon ride on a sleigh pulled by Belgian draft horses is complemented by hot chocolate and Christmas cookies in the barn. Visit a Living Nativity this evening at a local church. ICICLE INN.
Wenatchee Leavenworth
Monday 9 Dec. 23 BL
A scenic morning drive takes you to orchard country and Wenatchee, apple capital of the world. Visit the Washington Apple Commission Visitor Center and sample America's finest. Return to Leavenworth and visit the Nutcracker Museum with 2000 different Nutcrackers. The remainder of the day is at leisure. ICICLE INN.
Seattle Voices of Christmas
Tuesday Dec. 24 BD
Return to Seattle with the afternoon free for your own exploration. After dinner at the hotel, you'll attend the performance of "Voices of Christmas" at the Group Theater. MAYFLOWER PARK HOTEL.
Christmas day Seattle Space Needle
Wednesday Dec. 25 BLD
Merry Christmas! The morning is free to attend church services or enjoy the amenities of the hotel. An eggnog reception is held this afternoon before tonight's Christmas dinner at the Space Needle. MAYFLOWER PARK HOTEL.
San Juan Islands Friday Harbor
Thursday Dec. 26 BD
A full-day ferry excursion takes you to the San Juan Islands and Friday Harbor, a colorful, active waterfront. Gather with your tour manager and fellow travelers for tonight's farewell dinner at the MAYFLOWER PARK HOTEL.
Conclude Seattle
Friday Dec. 27 B
After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Thank you for sharing our Christmas in Washington. Travel with us again soon.
LAND TOUR RATE per person is $1620 twin and $2070 single basis. AIRFARE is additional. Please see your travel agent.
RESERVATION DEPOSIT per person is $250 plus (optional) $75 per person fee for Tour Cancellation Protection.
FULL REFUND when you participate in the Tour Cancellation Protection Plan.
Please see the For Your Information section.
Maximum elevation: 6,245 feet Average temperature: Hi 65, Low 47
TOUR NUMBER: WSC-149