DAY 1:

VANCOUVER TO PORTLAND, OR & WILLAMETTE RIVER CRUISE

PortlandWelcome to Vancouver! This morning we board our luxury coach. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the luxury of our modern motorcoach. Of course it is air-conditioned and washroom equipped, for your comfort and enjoyment. We travel south to Everett, Seattle and Tacoma. Onward we’ll travel south on Interstate 5 to Portland. Upon arrival to Portland we check into our first class Monarch Hotel & Convention Center for a three nights stay. We rest and freshen up at the hotel for a couple of hours & have an early dinner. This evening’s treat comes as a scenic two & a half hour cruise. The Portland Spirit offers a unique sightseeing experience. We board from downtown Portland and cruise on the Willamette River. We enjoy the scenery of downtown Portland, Ross Island, Waverly Country Club, many floating homes and several unique historical bridges that Portland is known for.

DAY 2:

COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, MULTNOMAH FALLS & WASHINGTON SQUARE

After an included breakfast this morning, we view the unparalleled beauty of the fabulous Columbia River Scenic highways, Multnomah Falls, Crown Point and more. We return to Portland by lunch time to enjoy the tax-free shopping at Washington Square Mall. This premier shopping center boasts five anchor stores, including Oregon’s largest Nordstrom, various dining opportunities and 170 distinctive specialty shops. Later on, we visit the historical Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge and enjoy the one hour live presentation. We return to our hotel by 5:30PM.

Multnomah Falls

DAY 3:

CITY TOUR & EVERGREEN AVIATION MUSEUM

After an included breakfast, we enjoy a locally guided extensive city tour of Portland from 9 AM to 12 PM. After lunch, we visit the Evergreen Aviation Museum in the beautiful Willamette Valley this afternoon. The museum is home to Howard Hughes’ “Spruce Goose” and more than 80 other historic aircraft and exhibits. Catch the “Dream to Fly” spirit and explore he fascination world of aviation and space history. See replicas of WWI aircraft; learn about WWII fighters; view supersonic jets and modern day space vehicles.

Vista House

DAY 4:

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WINERY TOUR & OREGON COAST

Ponzi VineyardsAfter an included leisurely breakfast, we make our way to perhaps the best-known wineries in the state, the Ponzi Vineyards. As visionaries and pioneers of Oregon Wine, founders Dick and Nancy helped build the industry. Founded in 1970, Ponzi is internationally recognized for its wine. We view the cellar while tasting current releases in the tasting room and can walk through the old vines on the historic grounds. We enjoy an included delicious lunch at the Winery. Later on, we travel to the magnificent Oregon Coast making our home for the night in Lincoln City. We check into our oceanfront hotel and freshen up. In Lincoln City we have the opportunity to awaken to view the magnificent sight of the waves crashing against the cliffs outside your hotel. Definitely a scene, which makes one appreciate the silent strength of these majestic shores. We visit the Chinook Winds Casino this evening for entertainment.

DAY 5:

OREGON COAST, TILLAMOOK CHEESE FACTORY & SEASIDE

After an included breakfast, we leisurely travel the Oregon Coast, perhaps one of the most beautiful portions of the US. The Oregon Coast, awaits us in her rugged majesty. This afternoon, we have a planned visit to the Tillamook Cheese Factory as it is a must-see Oregon attraction. We enjoy a guided tour and view the cheese making and packaging processes and sample the award winning cheese. Later on, we are off to the popular resort town of Seaside where we spend the night.

Pacific Coast by Sumio Koizumi

DAY 6:

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RETURN HOME TO VANCOUVER

After and included breakfast, we say goodbye to the Oregon Coast and head home. Our route today will take us north over the Columbia River at Astoria and east to Interstate 5 at Longview Washington. Our further journey north brings us to Vancouver, BC. We bring lots of pictures and memories home with us!

Astoria Bridge