A Taste of the Pacific Northwest

•   Behind-the-scenes tour of Seattle’s Pike Place Market with an interpretive guide, featuring food tastings

Day 1: Arrive Portland
A transfer is included from Portland International Airport to The Westin Portland, a boutique hotel in the vibrant center of downtown. You’ve come to the right place to begin a unique culinary travel adventure! The Pacific Northwest is fast becoming a top destination for food lovers and world-class chefs for its emphasis on fresh, locally produced ingredients, and its abundance of seafood, vineyards, and organic farms. Join us for dinner at the Davis Street Tavern, where the menu showcases Northwest cuisine and wines.
Overnight: The Westin Portland
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Epicurean Portland and a Winery Visit
Get a taste of Portland this morning before driving to Mount Hood and the Timberline Lodge, a classic ski resort with breathtaking views. Wind through Oregon’s famed wine country, with a stop at Mount Hood Winery. The drive back to Portland features landscapes of awesome beauty, including magnificent Multnomah Falls. Return to your hotel, where the evening is free.
Overnight: The Westin Portland
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch

Day 3: A Different Take on Seattle
Your epicurean odyssey takes you to Seattle and a burgeoning food culture that rivals anyplace in America. Lunch at Salty’s at Alki Beach, a landmark seafood restaurant. Our excursions take you on a drive through the Scandinavian district of Ballard, and to Capitol Hill, with its impressive historic houses.
Overnight: The Westin Seattle
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch

Day 4: Pike Place Market and a restaurant to remember
Immerse yourself in the aromas, tastes and colors of Pike Place Market, during walking tours tempting with food tastings and interpretations. After a free afternoon, join us for a special dinner at Sky City Restaurant amidst spectacular views.
Overnight: The Westin Seattle
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 5: Olympic Peninsula / Victoria
Travel by ferry to Port Angeles and continue on to picturesque Victoria, British Columbia, aboard another ferry. Discover the sensory pleasures of this charming city as you wish.
Overnight: Hotel Grand Pacific
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6: The Butchart Gardens / Vancouver
Tour Sea Cider Farm and Ciderhouse in Oak Bay, sampling ciders and food pairings along the way. Drive to The Butchart Gardens to view its floral landscapes and have Afternoon Tea at the family residence. A scenic floatplane will fly you to Coal Harbor, Vancouver, this afternoon; your hotel is ideally set right on the city’s waterfront.
Overnight: The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7: Treetop Adventure / Public Market
A breathtaking “treetop adventure” this morning offers you a squirrel’s-eye view of the coastal rainforest. Tour Stanley Park, and explore the Gastown District on your own for lunch. A chef-guided tour of Granville Island Public Market culminates with our farewell dinner of gourmand delights and cooking demonstrations at “Edible at the Market.”
Overnight: The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 8: Journey Home
Tour ends: Vancouver, BC. Fly home anytime. Transfers from The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver are included to Vancouver International Airport, or the train station. Allow three hours for flight check-in.
Overnight:
Meals Included: Breakfast

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/26/2012 - 6/3/2012	$2,990
6/2/2012 - 6/10/2012	$2,990
6/23/2012 - 7/1/2012	$2,990
6/30/2012 - 7/8/2012	$2,990
7/14/2012 - 7/22/2012	$2,990
7/21/2012 - 7/29/2012	$2,990
8/4/2012 - 8/12/2012	$2,990
8/18/2012 - 8/26/2012	$2,990
9/1/2012 - 9/9/2012	$2,990
9/15/2012 - 9/23/2012	$2,990
9/22/2012 - 9/30/2012	$2,990
10/6/2012 - 10/14/2012	$2,990
10/13/2012 - 10/21/2012	$2,990
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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