NW Explorer with Rail

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Overview
Highlights
- Enjoy the views of Puget Sound
- Exploring the charming Bavarian town of Leavenworth
- Explore Walla Walla
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Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- Minimum 6 people / Maximum 10 people (invite your friends!)
- 6-nights accommodations in centrally located hotels
- All transportation, including the train
- 2 receptions with wine and appetizers
- All tours and museum admissions as indicated in the itinerary
- Local experts providing insight and entertaining stories of the birthplace of Western hospitality
- Expert guiding by the InquisiTours Tour Director
- Peace of mind. No driving required, and plenty of storage for purchases.
Itinerary
Meals : Dinner
Meet your InquisiTours Tour Director at Seattle King Street Station in the afternoon (3:30 pm) to board the Amtrak Empire Builder. As you leave Seattle, sit back and enjoy the views of Puget Sound, the Cascade Mountains, and Wenatchee National Forest before evening arrival in the Bavarian mountain town of Leavenworth.
Meals : Breakfast
Enjoy a morning walk exploring the charming Bavarian town of Leavenworth, the outlying river valley, and nearby trails. The rest of the day is yours to do what you please. With attractions such as the Nutcracker Museum, wine tasting, shopping,...
Meals : Breakfast & Lunch
This morning board your coach to explore the dramatic Columbia River Basin. Orchards and vineyards complete the expansive views as we travel into the heart of the wine country. You’ll enjoy a delightful lunch at one of the Red Moun...
Meals : Breakfast & Dinner
In the morning learn about the lifestyles, traditions, and crafts of the regions residents including Native Americans, the Lewis and Clark expedition, and Oregon Trail Pioneers with a visit to the Ft. Walla Walla Museum. The rest ...
Meals : Breakfast & Lunch
The wine and scenery continue today as we travel the great “River of the West”. We’ll visit Maryhill Winery atop the amazing Columbia River Gorge for lunch. Tonight, we overnight in Hood River, OR located in the heart of the Columb...
Meals : Breakfast & Dinner
See why the area is called “A World of Wine in 40 Miles”. Located in the beautiful Hood River Valley, this area produces award-winning wines cultivated by expert farmers who’ve been growing fruit on the volcanic soils of Mt. Hood ...
Meals : Breakfast
In the morning, we travel back to Seattle. You also have the option to end your trip in Portland. In the shadow of the Cascadian Mountain Range, we take in the sights of volcanoes surrounding the Puget Sound and learn more about the eco-divers...
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Dates & Availability
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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