Pacific Northwest & California 2015

Pacific Northwest & California October 12 - October 19, 2015  with Air included from JFK!

Day 1 Seattle, Washington - Tour Begins Your scenic tour through the Pacific Northwest and California opens with an overnight stay in one of America's most picturesque cities, Seattle. Get to know your fellow travelers tonight at a welcome dinner. DINNER    Day 2 Seattle - Olympia - Portland, Oregon Embark on a sightseeing tour of the "Emerald City," including the colorful restored waterfront area, historic Pioneer Square, and lively Pike Place Market, a famous fish and vegetable market dotted with restaurants and shops. Departing Seattle, travel south through Olympia and stop at the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center. Learn about the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens as well as the history and geology of the state park. Continue to Portland for a two-night stay in North America's "Best Big City." BREAKFAST   Day 3 Portland - Cascade Mountains - Portland Drive along the Mt. Hood route to the lush Columbia River Gorge. It's a day of sightseeing you will never forget. Mt. Hood dominates the horizon as you leave the valley and enter the slopes of the Cascade Mountains. Discover the awe-inspiring landscapes on a tour of the magnificent Columbia River Gorge and the Bonneville Dam, where you will learn about its fascinating hydropower and history. This evening, relax on Portland's premier dining and sightseeing cruise. Enjoy a vibrant setting enhanced by dazzling city sights and city lights, festive cuisine and live performances. Glide along the Willamette River and Lake Oswego for an unforgettable and delightful evening. BREAKFAST & DINNER   Day 4 Portland - Willamette Valley - Newport - North Bend Your scenic journey takes you through what was the Promised Land for many pioneers during the days of the Oregon Trail. The Willamette Valley contains some of the most fertile agricultural soils of Oregon and nurtures vegetables, flowers, herbs, nuts and vineyards. Next, head to the coastal town of Newport for a brief stop before traveling along some of the country's most beautiful coastline and the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. BREAKFAST Day 5 North Bend-Bandon State Natural Area-Redwood Nat'l Park, CA-Eureka Begin your day with a drive to Bandon State Natural Area. You will be amazed by the scenery along the striking Beach Loop with sights such as Bandon Rocks and Face Rock, known to many from the American Indian legend. Stop in the picturesque coastal town of Gold Beach, known for amazing wildlife including bald eagles, cormorants, seals and blue heron. Continuing south, enter the redwood country of California. Travel through the famous Redwood National Park, home to some of the world's tallest trees. Inside the park, get up-close to these trees that rise to nearly 300 feet tall and see for yourself why the sun seldom hits the ground. Arriving in Eureka, enjoy a delightful tour through this historic timber and fishing village and witness the Victorian architecture of Old Town. BREAKFAST & DINNER   Day 6 Eureka - San Francisco Continue your journey through the majestic beauty and splendid grandeur of the Redwood Forest, including the "Avenue of the Giants," a scenic highway loaded with towering redwoods. Next, drive over the legendary Golden Gate Bridge and arrive in "the City by the Bay," San Francisco. Tonight, gather for dinner on Pier 39 which offers exceptional views of San Francisco Bay and the Bay Bridge. BREAKFAST & DINNER   Day 7 San Francisco After breakfast, discover this amazing city with a fascinating sightseeing tour that highlights the city's most popular landmarks. You will see the stunning Twin Peaks, the Golden Gate Bridge and Chinatown. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore San Francisco independently. For a true local experience, ride the famed cable cars up and down San Francisco's thrilling hills. BREAKFAST   Day 8 San Francisco - Tour Ends Your tour ends today, but the memories will stay with you forever.   Rates with Air INCLUDED from New York JFK Airport: Double $2,649* (Regular Rate: $3,899) Single $3,299* (Regular Rate: $5,249) (Air Available from your Home City - Please CALL!) Included in price: Round Trip Air from New York, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges, Hotel Transfers Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver or Insurance * All Rates are Per Person and are subject to change NOTE: Your price is subject to increase prior to the time you make full payment. Your price is not subject to increase after you make full payment, except for charges resulting from increases in government-imposed taxes or fees. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL 787-688-6286 journeyexperienceit@gmail.com

RIVER CRUISERS! along the DANUBE

Classic Danube River Cruise Depart April 20, 2015 Highlights.... Wurzburg - Rothenburg - Passau - Regensburg - Wachau Valley - Vienna - Bratislava - Budapest 11 Days * 23 Meals: 9 Breakfasts * 6 Lunches * 8 Dinners Per Person Rates:  Double $4,749 with air & tax from NYC

Begin by spending two nights in a riverfront hotel in Wurzburg, an ancient Franconian wine town, before departing on a relaxing cruise along the Danube River. Your state-of-the-art vessel offers a special treat - unlimited wine at every dinner. Float along the river through the Wachau Valley, dotted with castles and small riverside towns, on a seven-night cruise. Visit Rothenberg's Bavarian medieval old town where time has seemingly stood still. Discover Munich's many charms including its world-famous Glockenspiel. Be immersed in Vienna's atmosphere and elegance.

Springtime Tulip River Cruise Depart March 27, 2015 Highlights.... Amsterdam - 7-Night River Cruise - Volendam - Arnhem - Middelburg - Ghent - Bruges - Antwerp - Kinderdijk Windmills - Keukenhof Gardens 9 Days * 20 Meals: 7 Breakfasts * 6 Lunches * 7 Dinners Per Person Rates:  Double $3,809 with air & tax from NYC

Experience the color and glory of spring on this leisurely river cruise through Holland and Belgium. Float past blooming fields of flowers and windmills. Visit the expansive tulip fields of Keukenhof Gardens, home to more than 7 million tulips and one of the most visited attractions in all of Europe! Visit Kinderdijk, and see Holland's largest concentration of windmills. Enjoy a canal cruise in the heart of Amsterdam. Step back into medieval times during a Bruges sightseeing tour. Sample artisanal cheese at a Dutch farm. Stop in Arnhem, the favorite summer retreat of the Dutch royal family.

Legendary Waterways of Europe Depart May 1 -or- May 15, 2015 Highlights.... Amsterdam - Cologne - Koblenz - Rudesheim - Wurzburg - Bamberg - Nuremburg - Regensburg - Passau - Linz - Wachau Valley - Melk - Wine Tasting Ashore - Vienna - Bratislava - Budapest 16 Days * 41 Meals: 14 Breakfasts * 13 Lunches * 14 Dinners Per Person Rates:  Double $6,799 with air & tax from NYC ...

Cruise through five countries in the heart of Europe on this relaxing 14-night cruise. Let the waters of the Rhine, Moselle, Main, and Danube carry you gently through Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary, exploring striking vistas rich with history, culture, lore, and traditions. Sail by castles, fortresses, villages, and vineyards and through the dramatic Rhine Gorge. Explore Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Bamberg, Bratislava, Budapest, Melk, Vienna, and much more.         Informacion llamando 787-688-6286   journeyexperienceit@gmail.com