VICTORIAN CAPE MAY

Featuring Historic Smithville and Physick Estate

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2027

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:  Carriage House Exhibit • Tour of the Physick Estate • Trolley Tour of Historic District • Shopping on Washington Street Mall • Dolphin 
Watch Boat Cruise • Towne of Historic Smithhville • Visit to Stone Harbor

EXCURSION INCLUDES: Luxury Motorcoach Transportation • Three Nights Accommodations • 6 Meals (3 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners) • Scenic Excursions Tour Host

PRICE PER PERSON:

$1,855.00 - Double - $1,805.00

$1,835.00 - Triple - $1,785.00

$2,295.00 - Single - $2,245.00

BOOK BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2026 AND SAVE $50 PER PERSON. 

FINAL PAYMENT DUE 75 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE - 6/29/2027

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TENTATIVE ITINERARY:

Day One – An early morning departure has you heading for Cape May, NJ.  Along the way, you will stop in the Towne of Historic Smithville where you can stroll along the cobblestone paths of this recreated Colonial village and imagine yourself back in the 18th Century.  Explore the multitude of rustic shops and attractions at your own pace and enjoy lunch on your own before continuing to Cape May where you will check into the Grand Hotel. Dinner is included this evening.

Day Two – Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then depart for a narrated 2-hour dolphin watch sightseeing cruise around the coast.  Experience the sights of the inland waterway, including the Cape May Canal, wildlife sanctuaries, commercial fishing fleets and the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Cape May Harbor; you may even see some dolphins!!   After the cruise, depart for the Historic District for some free time along Washington Street Mall; browse through the shops and enjoy lunch on your own.  Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure.  Return to your hotel to freshen up before dinner.  This evening’s dinner will be at your hotel, followed by a leisurely evening.

Day Three – Following breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Physick Estate for a tour of this 1879 lavishly restored mansion which features collections of toys, clothing and artifacts of the rich and         famous from the American Victorian Era.  After your visit, depart on a trolley tour of the Historic District.  Your guide will point out highlights of the gingerbread-trimmed Victorian architecture that has earned Cape May its designation as a National Historic Landmark City and relates tales of Cape May's history as a Victorian seaside resort.  You will also visit the Carriage House Exhibit.  Afterwards, you will travel to the quaint seaside town of Stone Harbor to enjoy lunch and browse in the    shops.  Return to Cape May later in the afternoon to freshen up before dinner.

Day Four – After another full course breakfast at the hotel, check out and prepare for your departure home.