BykotaSeniorCenter presents a
Three Rivers
Amtrak Adventure
October 15-17, 2012
~featuring~
Pittsburgh, Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Loretto, Johnstown
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Scenic ride aboard Amtrak’s ‘Pennsylvanian’ ~ Flight 93 Memorial
River Cruise ~ Bo Wagner’s Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin Revue
RailroadersMuseum ~ JohnstownFloodMuseum ~ Inclined Plane
Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel ~ Mount Assisi Sunken Gardens
TOUR INCLUDES:
*Deluxe motorcoach transportation
*Rail transportation aboard Amtrak
*Two nights lodging
*Four meals {two breakfasts, one lunchonelunch cruise}
*All sightseeing and entrance fees
*Gratuityfor driver
*Baggage handling
*Autumn foliage
TOUR FARE:
$399.00 per person based on double occupancy
$499.00 per person based on single occupancy
Refund Policy – Travel Insurance: All monies are completely refundable until final payment date, August 15, 2012.
Optional Travel Insurance is recommended and available for $30.00per person and is due with your deposit..
For info & reservations call: Bykota Travel at 410.887.3094
$50 deposit due with reservation by March 1, 2012 – Balance due August 15, 2012
Please make checks payable to Bykota Senior Center
Mail checks & registration toBykotaSeniorCenter * 611 Central Ave * Towson, MD21204
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Gateway Clipper cruise
HorseshoeCurve & RailroadersMemorialMuseum
Mt Assisi Sunken Gardens & Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel
Inclined Plane & observation deck
JohnstownFloodMuseum
Travel Arrangements made by Wendt Touring
PO Box 520Williamsport, MD 21795
410-802-5365 or Toll-free 877-222-1849
Website ~
ITINERARY
Day 1: HomeCity ~ Pittsburgh ~ Gateway Clipper Cruise ~ Pittsburgh Tour: We depart from the Towson Sheraton at 6:15am and travel aboard a deluxe motorcoach to Pittsburgh. The nation’s largest inland port, Pittsburgh, famous for its Three Rivers, lies atthe point where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers meetto form the Ohio. Upon arrival in Pittsburgh we will enjoy a breathtaking two-hour lunch cruise aboard the Gateway Clipper through Pittsburgh. During our gourmet luncheon we will be entertained byBo Wagner’s Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin Revue.Later we will enjoy a bus tour of the ThreeRiversCity. Dinner on own and lodging in nearby Greensburg at the Hampton Inn. (L)
Day 2: Amtrak’s “Pennsylvanian” ~ Altoona ~ RailroadersMuseum ~ Loretto ~ MountAssisi Sunken Gardens ~ Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel ~ Johnstown: Following breakfastwe board Amtrak’s “Pennsylvanian” for an exciting and scenic train ride to Altoona. Travel aboard Amtrak’s spacious passenger cars equipped with comfortable reclining coach seats. Journey into the heart of the Alleghenies and around Horseshoe Curve, an engineering masterpiece completed in 1854 which revolutionized rail travel. Enjoy spectacular views that can only be seen by train. Late morning arrival in Altoona, founded in 1849 during the construction of the first railroad over the Alleghenies. VisitAltoonaRailroadersMemorialMuseum which traces the development and history of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Interpretive exhibits recall life in the company town where nearly everyone was employed by the railroad. Continue by motorcoach to the peaceful mountain town of Loretto and visitthe lovely Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel. The church features beautiful stain-glass windows, intricate woodwork and a magnificent pipe organ. VisitSaintFrancisUniversity and then stroll through the beautiful MountAssisiSunkenGardens located on the grounds of the former summer estate of Bethlehem Steel magnate, Charles Schwab. Travel to the Johnstownfor dinner on own and the overnight at the Holiday Inn. (B, L)
Day 3: JohnstownFloodMuseum ~ Inclined Plane ~ Flight 93 Memorial ~ Journey Home: After breakfastwe explore Johnstown, located in a deep, irregular valley formed by several rivers and sight of four disastrous floods. Visit the Johnstown Flood Museum which features a 26-minute, 1989 Academy Award-winning documentary film along with several other multimedia exhibits depicting the cause of and the course of events prior to, during and after the devastating flood of May 31, 1889. Later today climb aboard the Inclined Plane for a scenic ride 502 feet up to an observation platform overlooking the city. This afternoon we will begin our journey home but not before we make one last stop at the Flight 93 Memorial honoring the brave souls that gave their lives on September 11, 2001.Later today we leave Pennsylvania and continue our journey home. (B)