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7-Nights Scenic Seattle, Portland and Oregon Coast from $3,295
Trafalgar
OFFER ID 1506035
Scenic Seattle, Portland And Oregon Coast
Connect with rugged wilderness, scenic landscapes, cities and coastal towns as you blaze through lush Olympic National Park, wine taste at a Be My Guest Experience in the Willamette Valley, enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at TMK Creamery, and meet a local farmer at an organic lavender farm in Sequim.
Dining Summary
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
- Portland: We'll take a side trip to Oregon's green and golden wine country for an exclusive Be My Guest gourmet lunch with the area's signature Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley.
- Bainbridge Island: Venture to Jardin du Soleil, a certified organic lavender farm near Sequim, Washington. Explore the Victorian gardens, ponds, fruit trees and lavender fields on this 10+ acre farm. Deepen your discovery by joining the Jardin du Soleil team as you learn to distill and harvest lavender right on their farm. You’ll then work with a lavender farmer to make your own lavender essential oil -- known as a natural antiseptic and to help with headaches and relaxation.
- Portland: Join a tour in Portland’s historic Central Eastside Industrial District for a delicious tour of some of the city’s best street food.
- Astoria: Delve into historic Astoria, the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. Visit Astoria Column for sweeping views, then board the Astoria Riverfront Trolley for a scenic orientation. Gain insights into the natural history of the region at the Columbia River Maritime Museum.
- Hood River: Head to Multnomah Falls, Oregon's tallest waterfall at 620 feet. Learn how the falls are fed by underground springs from Larch Mountain and are usually highest during the winter and spring seasons. Multnomah Falls is also one of the best places in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area to study geology exposed by floods. As the most-visited natural recreation site in the Pacific Northwest, it's the ideal spot to snap pictures to add to your travel album.
- Seattle: Learn about the local Tulalip tribes at Hibulb Cultural Center, the first Tribal facility certified by the state of Washington. Explore the 50-acre natural history preserve and interactive cultural center. Join a storytelling experience by a Tulalip native Tribal Member who will share traditional stories in both English and Lushootseed. Then take part in a craft activity, making a traditional paddle necklace to bring home as a memory of your visit. This experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4 & 11: Quality Education & Sustainable Cities and Communities.
- Portland: Enjoy a tour of TMK Creamery where you’ll see where they make their cheese and ice cream. TMK is the world's only Farmstead Creamery + Distillery and sustainability is at the forefront of their operations. As you unlock the secrets behind their operation, you'll even meet the "Cowlebrities," learning how the creamery has gotten creative by upcycling remnants from each of their processes into a consumable product. our experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
- Explore Astoria Riverfront Trolley, Sequim Lavender Farm, Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, Columbia River Maritime Museum with a Local Specialist
- Discover Portland and Seattle
- Visit Pike Place Market, Olympic National Park, Astoria Column, Newport, Hood River
- See Mt. Hood, Oregon Coast, Washington Coast, Mt. Rainier
- View Multnomah Falls
- Scenic Cruise along Puget Sound
- Scenic Drive along Olympic Peninsula
- Seattle: Tick the must-see attraction of Pike Place Market off your bucket list. At the oldest, continuously open farmers’ market in the country, take your time exploring the market’s stalls and shops spread across nine acres. Visit the historic arcade and make your way down winding alleys, stairways and lower levels for a sensory tour of sights, sounds and tastes. Be sure to stop by the Pike Place Fish Market, famous for its vendors who toss fish back and forth. Founded in 1930, the Pike Place Fish Market is an enduring Seattle institution and a one-of-a-kind experience.
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- All transport and transfers shown
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
7 nights from $3,295 per person
Trafalgar Tours: Scenic Seattle, Portland and Oregon Coast
Day 1 - Hello Seattle
Welcome to Seattle, the Emerald City due to its lush evergreen forests. Relax after your arrival or explore on your terms before joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening for a Welcome Reception.
Accommodations: Sheraton Grand Seattle
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Scenic Seattle Dive Into Culture
Get oriented in dazzling Seattle at Pike Place Market, where the fish fly low from one fishmonger's hands to the next. Explore on your own to become a market insider experiencing the sights, sounds and flavors of this historic 100+ year old landmark. MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® at the Hibulb Cultural Center for a storytelling experience with a Tulalip Tribal Member who shares traditional tales in both English and their native Lushootseed. Explore the exhibits before joining a craft activity to take a piece of the Tulalip Tribe home with you.
Accommodations: Sheraton Grand Seattle
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Travel to Bainbridge Island and Port Angeles
Today you say goodbye to Seattle, crossing the Puget Sound by ferry to Bainbridge Island. You’ll feel worlds away in this charming yet active island community before driving to Port Townsend – a historic coastal town lined with storied buildings and a vibrant dining scene. Then Dive into Culture at Jardin du Soleil, a lavender farm that will entice you with its heavenly aromas. Team up with a lavender farmer as you learn to distil and harvest lavender right on their farm before making your own lavender essential oil to take home. Armed with your special blend and the tranquillity of being surrounded by fields of this calming herb.
Accommodations: Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles Harbor
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 - Explore Olympic National Park
Venture further west today to the wilds of the Olympic Peninsula. In this diverse terrain bordered by the Olympic Mountains, ocean, strait and canals you’ll explore the lush and green Olympic National Park. A natural UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve designation, the park boasts waterfalls under a canopy of old-growth trees, a gorgeous fresh-water Lake Crescent and the Hoh Rain Forest where you can walk to the eerie "Hall of Mosses" and the wild and windswept beaches of the Western Olympic Peninsula. After a morning in nature, make your way into Oregon to the port city of Astoria.
Accommodations: Lloyd Astoria Bayfront
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 - Discover Astoria
Discover more of Astoria, the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains, aboard a restored streetcar for a ride on the Astoria Riverfront Trolley. Continue to the towering Astoria Column monument dedicated by the Great Northern Railway in 1926, learn about the experiences of the first people to live in this corner of the world. The historic journey continues during a docent-led tour of the Columbia River Maritime Museum which shares the stories of the legendary Columbia River Bar, one of the most dangerous passages in the world. Call into the coastal town of Newport where stretches of sand invite you to pause and take in the scenery.
Accommodations: Elizabeth Oceanfront Suites
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 - Taste The Flavors Of The Pacific Northwest Connect with Locals Dive Into Culture
Begin your journey towards Portland today in the Willamette Valley and stop at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum. Here you can see a fascinating display of military and civilian air and space craft, most notably the Hughes H-4 Hercules. Then it’s on to Oregon's green and golden wine country, to Connect With Locals over an exclusive Be My Guest Experience complete with the area's signature Pinot Noir at Kramer Vineyards. Arrive in the quirky city of Portland for a sightseeing tour.
Accommodations: Hilton Portland Downtown
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 - Experience The Unforgettable Columbia River Gorge Make Travel Matter
Take a day trip outside of the city to soak up views of these magnificent and powerful Multnomah Falls before reaching Hood River. Spend the day on a?sightseeing trip to the Columbia River Gorge. Nothing will prepare you for the incredible scenic beauty that will unfold along this journey. You’ll have some free time in Hood River for lunch before enjoying a delicious tasting and tour at the TMK Creamery. On this tasty MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, see where their cheese, ice cream and Cowcohol and hard spirits are made, meet the “Cowlebrities” learn how the creamery has got creative by upcycling remnants from each of their processes into a consumable product. Later enjoy dinner back in Portland with your travel colleagues.
Accommodations: Hilton Portland Downtown
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 - Until Next Time Portland
Say goodbye to Portland as you make your way to the airport. Or perhaps extend your stay to enjoy more of the city.
Meals: Breakfast
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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