"Gone With The Wind" & Erie Canal Cruise
3 DAY TOUR: June 6 to 8/12
Nestled in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania sits a magnificent mansion of a bygone era. Once you step inside "Tara" you realize that the owners Donna & Jim Winner have succeeded in capturing the essence of the grand mansions that was the cynosure of "Gone with the Wind". Today, to be a guest at Tara for a few days is to hurl yourself into a time warp-a time warp of the Old South 130 years ago. Wherever you go throughout the mansion, you are haunted in a simply charming way by the ghosts of Rhett Butler, Scarlett O'Hara and other characters that have made "Gone With The Wind" the world's all-time biggest box office attraction.
The Mansion A virtual museum of Civil War and "Gone With The Wind" memorabilia, Tara is alive with history. Museum quality collections include one of the largest Civil War weapons collections in the country, dozens of Frederick Remington bronzes, antique furniture, including President Buchanan's dining room table, and many more elegant antiques and original works of art. A place where, indeed, "tomorrow is another day".
The Guestrooms: Gone with the wind are the glorious days of the Old South, an enchanting era, where elegance and style were a way of life. The Golden Days may be gone forever but the grace, grandeur and romance of the Antebellum south live on in Tara, where uncommon excellence in hospitality are still a way of life. Tara's 27 magnificent guestrooms, each furnished and decorated in different way and named after a character from Gone with the Wind, are the ultimate in luxury.
DAY 1 Stop at Millcreek Mall in Erie, Pennsylvania for lunch and shopping. Arrive Tara early afternoon. Afternoon tea upon arrival followed by a guided tour of Tara. Time to relax, swim in the indoor or outdoor pool or a leisurely stroll through the magnificent gardens. dinner included at Tara this evening.
DAY 2 Buffet breakfast included at Tara. A step-on guide will join our group this morning and we embark on an area tour including Slovak Folk Art, Wendell August Forge and the Avenue of 444 Flags. American flags for as far as the eye can see greet visitors as they enter the Hillcrest Memorial Park. Originally flown for the American hostages that were held in Iran between 1979 and 1981 the 444 flags remain today a symbol of American hope and pride. This is truly an awesome sight and the largest known display of flags in the world. Next, you will have free time in downtown Sharon where you will find many interesting and unique stores including the world's largest shoe store, the world largest candy store and chocolate kingdom and the world's largest off-price fashion store with 50-80% off designer fashions. We return to Tara for afternoon tea and relaxation time. An optional excursion to Grove City Outlet mall will be offered before dinner. dinner included at Tara this evening.
DAY 3 Buffet breakfast included at Tara before checkout. This morning we make our way to Lockport, New York. Upon arrival a dockside lunch is included. This afternoon sit back and relax as you sail down the Erie Canal. This AAA attraction is a real journey through history, so much so it was even featured on the History channel. Passengers will sail through many worthy sights including the historical "Flight of Five" though the main attraction is when the vessel is actually raised 50 feet through Erie's only double set of locks. The ship passes beneath bridges and along the canal's cut-rock walls, accompanied by a narrated description of historical sights and Erie Canal folklore. Following the cruise we make our way homeward.
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Tour
includes 2
nights accommodation
2 buffet breakfasts at Tara
2 Afternoon Tea at Tara
2 Dinners at Tara
1 dockside buffet luncheon at Lockport
Erie Canal Cruise
Optional outlet shopping
Unique shopping
Fully
escorted luxury coaches
Hotel
taxes & baggage handling
GST
exempt, no additional taxes
IMPORTANT NOTE
Tara is a 2-storey mansion with no elevator. A stairway leads to the guestrooms. Many guestrooms contain one queen or king bed only. A limited number of rooms have one double bed and pull-out sofa for triple occupancy. Please inquire at time of booking if pullout is available.
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Cost
of tour per person Single………….$550.00 Twin……………$469.00 Triple…………..$469.00 Quad…………...$N/A Company
cancellation policy 45
days or more prior to departure…....full
refund 32-44
days prior to departure…200.00
p.p. charge 31
days or less prior to departure……...no
refunds For a full refund right up to departure, cancellation insurance is highly recommended. Rates
upon request. |
(519) 650-2643
Outside Of
Waterloo Region
(800) 395-5953