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| Day 1 | Motorcoach to Indianapolis. Fly to Portland, Oregon. Travel to your hotel where your tour manager will be waiting. Mid afternoon finds you on board a motorcoach for a tour of the “City of Roses” which includes, downtown, Chinatown and Old Town, the financial sections and the highlight in Washington Park, the International Rose Test Beds which are home to 10,000 blooms at this time of year. Return to your hotel for a festive Welcome Dinner this evening with your tour companions. Doubletree Hotel, Portland, Oregon (D) |
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| Day 2 | The Historic Columbia Gorge National Monument: Following your included breakfast, board your luxury motorcoach for a day trip through the historic Columbia Gorge and a trip to Mount Hood’s Timberline Lodge. Your first stop is the Crowne Point Vista House, 700 feet above the mighty Columbia River. Then follow the old historic highway to 620 foot Multnomah Falls before you drive to the Bonneville Dam Interpretive Center. There is a stop for lunch with a view of the river before you proceed round the mountain and climb to the 6,000 foot level of Mount Hood and Timberline Lodge for panoramic views of glacial areas and alpine meadows. Return to your hotel late afternoon. There are numerous places and cuisines to choose from this evening. (B,L) |
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| Day 3 | The Blue Pacific: Once more you’ll have a fabulous day as you have an excursion to the blue Pacific Ocean and the scenic central coast. Drive through picturesque vineyards and rolling hills to reach Newport, home to fishing trawlers and wonderful beaches. You’re headed for the Oregon Aquarium, teeming with northwest sealife followed by a scatter lunch on the Wharf. You will want to try the fresh seafood, straight off the boats and into the restaurants! Reboard your coach for a return trip to the city. Stop at the stately Yaquina Lighthouse for a picture or two, then continue to the Evergreen Aviation Museum, famous for the Spruce Goose, largest wooden airplane in the world which includes a wine tasting at their own vineyards. Arrive in Portland late afternoon.(B,L) |
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| Day 4 | Grand Floral Parade and a special Cruise: You are “up and at’em” to arrive at the Memorial Coliseum and take your reserved seat inside to see this spectacular sight. The parade full of marching bands, equestrian units and flower covered floats high step in front of you as you sit relaxed and in comfort. Following the parade, return to your hotel for an afternoon relaxation, tax-free shopping or maybe a nap! This evening is special as you will board the Portland Spirit for a wonderful dinner while you cruise along the Willamette River and view Portland from a whole new perspective. What an enjoyable way to end the day! (B,D) |
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| Day 5 | Up, up and Away: It is departure day as your tour manager sees you off departing after 8 AM. Arrive home with wonderful memories of Oregon and the City of Roses! Motorcoach to Terre Haute. (B)
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