Merlin's Lost Years: A Magical Adventure With Your Grandchild

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An adventure of imagination with new friends awaits you in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains where you’ll discover the magical realm of Fincayra, from “The Lost Years of Merlin.”
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Learn to navigate new lands like Emrys by locating constellations, and create your own legends and constellations as you study the stars
    • Adventure together on hikes along the Blue Ridge Parkway, explore waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest and visit the creatures at the Montreat Nature Center
    • Fly through the trees like Emrys’ friend Rhia on a ziplining adventure, and visit Cairpre the Poet’s underground library to learn the power of storytelling

What's this trip about?

    An adventure of imagination with new friends awaits you in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains where you’ll discover the magical realm of Fincayra, from “The Lost Years of Merlin.”

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMontreat
End CityMontreat

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Kid-friendly Activities
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • 5 nights of accommodations
    • 15 meals (5B, 5L, 5D)
    • 5 expert-led lectures
    • 4 expert-led field trips
    • 7 hands-on experiences
    • 4 performances
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival, Check-In, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation
Montreat, NC D Assembly Inn, Montreat Conference Center Afternoon: Check-in: Available from 3:00-5:30 p.m. Pull up to the porch of Assembly Inn to unload, then park your vehicle in any marked spot along the Lake or Assembly Drive. Program Registration: 4:00-5:30 p.m. in...
Day 2

Two Worlds of Emrys (Chap. 1-8), Craggy Gardens Mt. Mitchell
Montreat, NC B,L,D Assembly Inn, Montreat Conference Center Activity note: This afternoon, we will take a field trip to Craggy Gardens and Mt. Mitchell on the Blue Ridge Parkway Breakfast: Early morning coffee is out usually around 6:30 a.m. Our breakfast buffet is a...
Day 3

Reading the Stars (Chaps 9-15), Ziplining, Greek Legend
s Montreat, NC B,L,D Assembly Inn, Montreat Conference Center Activity note: This morning we will go to Navitat (in Asheville) for ziplining. Breakfast: In the Dining Room. Morning: Emrys leaves his home to land on the mist-filled land of Fincayra. He wanders thr...
Day 4

A Walk in the Woods (Chap 16-22), Hike, Nature Center
Montreat, NC B,L,D Assembly Inn, Montreat Conference Center Activity note: Hiking in Montreat, walking the labyrinth, rock hopping in the creek, and a visit to the Montreat nature center Breakfast: In the Dining Room. Morning: Emrys and Rhia encounter amazing crea...
Day 5

The Power of Story (Chaps 23-28), Hike, Sliding Rock Park
Montreat, NC B,L,D Assembly Inn, Montreat Conference Center Activity note: Hiking and waterfalls, sliding rock park Breakfast: In the Dining Room. Morning: As we visit Cairpre the Poet’s underground library, we learn the power of Story. Following the ancient art o...
Day 6

The Lost Treasures Found (Chap 29-39), Program Concludes
Montreat, NC B,L Breakfast: In the Dining Room. Morning: We close our adventure today and follow behind Emrys and Rhia as they place their lives in mortal danger facing the dreaded Stangmar, his evil minions, and skillful raid on his castle. We will play games of cha...

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Price From $949
Price per day$158
Last Updated: 9/9/2021

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Meals Included
  • 15 Meals
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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