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Ice Harbor McNary Dam
OUR JOURNEY
DAY1 Welcometo
| Portland,Oregon
You’ll be met at the airport and escorted to our inviting modern hotel, set in a 1912 landmark in
the heart of town. Dine tonight at Mother’s Bistro, famed for seasonal slow-cooked dishes refined with classical techniques. meals d
Portland to the
Oregon Coast
With its fine views and 100-year history, the Pittock Mansion is
the perfect place to start our tour
of Portland. Continue in Pioneer Square and other vibrant areas like the Pearl District and waterfront. At Washington Park and International Rose Test Garden, you’ll see why Portland has earned its reputation for both urban appeal and nature
at its best. Journey into the lovely Willamette Valley for a vineyard tour and wine tasting including the region’s esteemed Pinot Noir. Then cross the Oregon Coast Range to pick up the 101 Coastal Highway forthescenicdrivetoNewport, where you’ll dine at Saffron Salmon. Perched at the end of the pier
with glorious views, this inviting restaurant showcases Northwest cuisine and locally-sourced ingredients like wild-caught salmon, Dungeness Crab and Oregon-raised lamb. Tonight, enjoy ocean views from your room at the Elizabeth Street Inn. meals b+d
Eugene + Special DAY 3 | Winemakers Evening
Drive along the coast to Sea Lion Caves, a pristine coastal habitat and rookery for Stellar sea lions. This afternoon, set out in an open-top buggy with our professional driver for a thrilling and scenic adventure into the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area; stretching for 40 miles along the Pacific, this is the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in America! In Eugene,
a vibrant university town that’s been a leader in Oregon’s wine and culinary scene, you can meet merchantsatthe5thStreetMarket, a great collection of shops and boutiques. You will have time to refresh at our luxury boutique hotel, The Inn at the 5th, before our exclusive Winemakers Evening at Ristorante Italiano. Prepared by Chef Maurizio Paparo, a pioneer in Oregon’s Slow Food Movement, each course of tonight’s farm- to-table dinner is paired with a
fine regional wine selected and presented by a master Oregon vintner. meals b+d
DAY4| OregonGarden+ American Empress
At the beautiful Oregon Garden, you’ll come to know and appreciate the botanical wealth of the Pacific Northwest! With our expert guide, your visit will encompass the
most significant and beautiful areas of this 80-acre complex which includes a Sensory Garden,
Wetland Habitat and a unique collection of miniature conifers. Enjoy lunch in the garden’s cafe and tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Gordon House. Return to Portland and cross the river where you’ll board the American Empress. Settle in to your outside stateroom and then gather with fellow cruisers in the Astoria Dining Room as we set sail up the Columbia River. Featuring the bounty of the Pacific Northwest, your evening meals onboard will be accompanied by free-flowing wine and beer. meals b+l+d
DAY5| Astoria,Oregon
Step off your elegant riverboat this morning in the oldest settlement west of the Rockies. Our fleet of modern comfortable coaches
will be waiting to take you on a narrated tour through town. With entry included, you can step off to visit the sites you wish including the Heritage Museum in Astoria’s old City Hall or the Flavel House & Carriage Museum, set in a handsome 19th-century Queen Anne home. You can also stroll along the 4-mile Riverwalk or ascend the Astoria Column for
a breathtaking 360° view of the Columbia River and Pacific Ocean. You can hop off wherever you wish, explore at your own pace, and then reboard the next coach to continue your touring. meals b+l+d
Dunes National Recreation Area
DAY 6 | The Dalles,OR Fascinating narration on today’s
excursion delves into the history of the region’s Native American people who would gather here along the river bank to trade. You’ll also learn about the town’s pioneer-days heritage as the end of the Oregon Trail. Step off as
you wish to explore places like the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, Courthouse Museum or Sunshine Mills Winery. As always, entry for these sites is included. meals b+l+d
DAY 7| Stevenson,WA
Today you can visit the Bonneville Dam or tour the Interpretive Center to learn about the native peoples, early settlers and natural wonders of the area. This is the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and a stroll along the riverfront is a great way to take in its breathtaking beauty. meals b+l+d
DAY 8 Cruising the
| ColumbiaRiver
This stretch of river southwest of Richland is absolutely stunning! And as our ship navigates between the canyon walls and through the forested ridges, you can join our Pacific Northwest expert on deck for insightful and entertaining narration. Congenial conversation with fellow guests and gourmet meals with free-flowing wines enhance this delightful and relaxing dayontheriver. mealsb+l+d
DAY 2 |
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Stevenson The Dalles Dam
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Richland
Little Goose Dam
Lower Granite Dam
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