North Carolina’s Crystal Coast & The Inner Banks

• Historic Trolley Tour
• North Carolina History Center
• Tyron Palace
• Fort Macon State Park Ranger Tour
• Double Decker Bus Tour of Beaufort
• North Carolina Maritime Museum
• Shackleford Island Wild Ponies
• Cape Point Shelling & Cape Point Lighthouse
• Arlie Gardens
• Duplin Winery Wine Tasting
• Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center
• North Carolina Aquarium
• Waterfront Hotels all along the way!
• All Restaurants are locally-owned & operated, each unique and serving distinctive & enticing menus! 

• After arriving in New Bern, NC, check into your riverfront hotel and unwind with a relaxing Wine Reception on the waterfront with a live guitarist & vocalist.
• In the evening, savor a delightful dinner at a unique, local restaurant before settling in for the night.

• Enjoy breakfast included at the hotel this morning prior to checking out.
• Journey to Fort Macon State Park for a ranger-led tour of this pre-Civil War fortress.
• Continue to Beaufort for lunch and a guided bus tour through this charming coastal town, with time to explore local boutiques and the NC Maritime Museum.
• Check-in to your waterfront hotel in Beaufort and enjoy dinner at your leisure, with shuttle service provided to downtown Beaufort.

• Enjoy breakfast included at the hotel this morning.
• Today’s adventure takes you on a scenic ferry cruise to Shackleford Island, where you’ll witness the wild ponies and pristine beaches of the Crystal Coast.
• Continue to Cape Lookout for a photo opportunity at the iconic lighthouse & shelling at Cape Point.
• Later, visit Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center before returning to your hotel for a relaxing evening.

• Enjoy breakfast included at the hotel this morning prior to checking out.
• Enjoy a morning visit to the NC Aquarium and be amazed at the massive variety of sea life.
• Delight with a special seafood lunch at an iconic location.
• Then, head to Wilmington for a tour of the Battleship North Carolina before checking into your beachside resort in Wrightsville Beach.
• Spend the evening at your leisure, exploring the local dining scene or enjoying the hotel’s amenities.

• Enjoy breakfast included at the hotel this morning prior to checking out.
• Embark on a lovely, docent-led tour of Airlie Gardens, famous for its beautiful blooms and gardens.
• Afterwards, enjoy free time in Wilmington with a horse-drawn carriage ride and lunch in the beautiful, riverfront town.
• In the afternoon, stop at Duplin Winery for a wine tasting before dinner at a local favorite.
• End the day with an overnight stay in Washington, NC.

• Enjoy breakfast included at the hotel this morning prior to checking out.
• Depart for home well relaxed and a camera full of treasured memories.

Includes: 6 nights' accommodation, roundtrip baggage handling, 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, admissions and guide services as specified in your itinerary, hotel fees, taxes, and gratuity.  Base rate does not include motor coach transportation, airfare, airport transfers, driver gratuity, guide gratuity, (student groups exempt) or any upgrades or add-ons unlisted from itinerary as stated. Pricing may vary based on day of arrival or other conditions. Personalized itineraries with custom pricing and/or additional transportation can be created and added based on client needs and upon client’s request. MARS will customize quotes or personalize itineraries for FREE.