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SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2007
BILL SPEIDEL'S UNDERGROUND TOUR is a leisurely, guided walking tour beneath Seattle's sidewalks and streets in historic Pioneer Square. While you roam the subterranean passages that once were the main roadways and first-floor storefronts of old downtown Seattle, Tour Guides regale you with humorous stories our pioneers didn't want you to hear. It's history with a twist! After a fun tour, we're off to Pike Place Market. The Market is a Seattle institution. As it approaches the century mark (the first stalls opened in 1907) the Market has become something rare in urban America; a popular destination for both locals and tourists. The reason is simple: food. Fish, fruit, produce and street food thrive here. Shop for hand-made local souvenirs and watch out for flying fish! After a fun afternoon, we'll take you back to your hotel.
SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 TOUR #2 MT. ST HELENS PRICE: $89.00, includes deluxe motorcoach transportation, a Mt. St. Helens guide giving a blow by blow commentary and entrance fees to the park. TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Volcanologist David Johnston was one of the 57 who lost his life at Mt. St. Helens during the May 18, 1980 eruption. The completion of Johnston Ridge marks the end of a 12 year, $100 million dollar capitol investment and it is remarkable. Our day includes driving up the Spirit Lake Highway to Johnson Ridge. This new center is within 5 miles of the mouth of the crater. You will have spectacular views of the still steaming lava dome, crater, pumice plane and landslide deposit. The interpretive exhibits show how the eruption shaped the mountain, lessons that we learned from the past, the power, speed and direction of the blast and much more.
SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 TOUR #3 WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY & GLASS MUSEUM PRICE: $49 per person, includes deluxe motorcoach transportation, a guided tour and entrance fees into The Washington State History Museum and The Museum of Glass TIME: 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Explore and be entertained in an environment where characters from Washington's past speak about their lives. Through interactive exhibits, theatrical storytelling, high-tech displays and dramatic artifacts, learn about our state's unique people and places, as well as their impact on the country and the world. Next, right outside the doors of the History Museum and spanning the distance to the Museum of Glass, is the Chihuly Bridge of Glass- your entrée to another Museum. Witness art coming alive as the Museum's resident team of artists demonstrate the fascinating process of creating works of art from molten glass. Glass blowing is a mesmerizing and magical process. What you will see is not just a staged demo but an authentic artistic process- real artists engaged in real creative projects.
MONDAY, JULY 16, 2007 - RETIREE TOUR TOUR # 4 CASCADE MOUNTAINS AND BAVARIAN LEAVENWORTH PRICE: $69.00, includes deluxe motorcoach transportation, fully escorted and narrated so you won't miss a thing! Includes lunch. TIME: 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Raise a stein in celebration as we journey over Stevens Pass to a little Bavarian Village nestled along the flanks of the Cascade Mountains. You don't need a passport to see hand-painted Alpen hauses brimming with flowers, cozy wine cellars, beer gardens and authentic german shops complete with Nutcracker experts-you'll see a bit of each today. Stroll through the bustling village and enjoy an authentic Bavarian lunch with Charbroiled sausages, specialty mustards, cider kraut or rotisserie cooked chicken. This day will have you shouting das ist fantastisch! At the days end, we'll put you in a beer stein and roll you home.
Monday, July 16, 2007 TOUR #5 *RIDE THE DUCKS IN SEATTLE* PRICE: $69 PER PERSON, includes a round-trip transfer from the Seattle Airport Doubletree to the Ducks and a 1 ½ hour tour, Tour Manager. Price is based on 36 passengers per Duck. TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. You haven't seen Seattle until you've *seen it from a Duck!* Travelers and local Seattle-ites of all ages love to Ride the Ducks! Our hilarious, Coast Guard-certified maritime captains will take you on a musical tour of the Emerald City. Amphibious World War II vehicles will show you Seattle from both land and water! You'll see downtown Seattle, Pike Place Market, historic Pioneer Square, Funky Fremont, then, *SPLASH* into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline, luxurious yachts, and Sleepless in Seattle Houseboats! Click on the video tour for details! *It's Quacktacular!*
THURSDAY, July 19, 2007 TOUR: #6 BLAKE ISLAND CRUISE AND SALMON BAKE PRICE:$79 per person, includes round trip transportation, cruise, salmon bake, Tour Managers TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Immerse yourself in Native Northwest History on a cruise to Blake Island for a salmon dinner and show. Walk up a path strewn with white clamshells bleached by the sun and enjoy steaming clams in nectar broth. Dine in an authentic cedar longhouse, savor salmon baked over open fires on cedar stakes. Enjoy a spellbinding dance performance, providing an emotional journey through the legends and dances of the Northwest Coast Indians. After dinner, take a walk along the secluded trails with fabulous views of Seattle.
SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2007 TOUR: #7 A DAY IN VICTORIA BRITISH COLUMBIA! PRICE: $139 per person, includes motorcoach transportation, cruise to Victoria on the Clipper Ship, Tour manager NEEDS PASSPORT! TIME: 6:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Grab your passport for a trip to a different country! We'll Cruise on a Clipper ship to beautiful Victoria*/./* With its well preserved Victorian and Edwardian architecture, bountiful flower gardens, and civilized ways, Victoria looks and feels like an outpost of the British Empire. Victoria's most visible landmarks are the Parliament Building surveying the busy Inner Harbour. Afternoon tea at the Empress is one of Victoria's defining rituals and should not be missed. As befitting of such a historic city, Victoria boasts fine museums that highlight Victoria's past. There are streets of great boutiques, horse and carriage rides and great restaurants to choose from. Enjoy a full day to see the highlights of this exciting city before boarding our ship for a quick trip home!
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