It's a haven for Civil War buffs but a trip to Gettysburg is always a treat for anyone who enjoys the charm of a quaint little town.

And this day trip on Wednesday, June 17 has something special for the rail enthusiasts, too -- a one-hour ride into the past aboard the Gettysburg Railway where every mile tells a story.

And, a special treat: dinner at the historic Dobbin House.

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation

• 2 meals - buffet dinner at Dobbin House and lunch voucher for Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg

• Tour of Jennie Wade House

• Guided two-hour bus tour of Gettysburg Battlefield

• 1-hour ride aboard Gettysburg Excursion Train

• Admission to Seminary Ridge Museum

PICKUPS

6:30 a.m. – Green Ridge Plaza
7 a.m. - Wyoming Valley Mall

There is no charge to park your car at the Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Township, or the Green Ridge Plaza, Scranton. Pickup at the Wyoming Valley Mall is in the area of the Ken Pollock Service Center, site of the former Sears service center. Passengers boarding at Green Ridge Plaza should park at the end of the shopping center near Planet Fitness but as far from the door as possible. 

DROPOFFS (estimated)

10 p.m. - Wyoming Valley Mall
10:30 p.m. – Green Ridge Plaza

ITINERARY

10-11:15 a.m. - Gettysburg Tour Center & guided tour of Jennie Wade House

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - Lunch at Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg

1-3 p.m. - Guided tour of Gettysburg Battlefield

3:30-4:30 p.m. - Train ride

4:45-5:45 p.m. - Seminary Ridge Museum

6-7 p.m. - Dinner at Dobbin House

All tour itineraries are subject to change. Martz reserves the right to revise the itinerary and make substitutions of equal value.

CANCELLATIONS

·         All sales are final.

·         Refunds will not be issued for tours -- no exceptions.

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·         As a reminder, the 10-percent deposits on multi-day tours are non-refundable even if you cancel the trip more than 60 days before the departure date.

·         If it becomes necessary for Martz Travel to cancel a tour, you will receive a full refund with the option of receiving a refund in the form of a gift certificate that may be redeemed for a future Martz Tour.

PAYMENT

Payment in full is required at the time of booking for all day trips.

VENUE INFO

Jennie Wade House Museum tells the story of 20-year-old Jennie Wade, the only civilian to be killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. Authentically furnished from cellar to attic, the house is a shrine to Jennie and to the way of life during the Civil War. Guides in period attire tell the tragic story of the young woman.

It was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War and a turning point for the Union Army -- and you'll hear all about it when you take the two-hour guided bus tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield.

Enjoy a first-class rail ride near the battlefield with views of the Eternal Light Peace Memorial and the picturesque countryside on the Gettysburg Railway. Along the way you'll learn about various historical points of interest and the modern-day use of the railroad.

Tour the Seminary Ridge Museum, a modern museum experience in a historically preserved building, complete with interactive exhibits and artifact displays.

MEAL INFO

Included is a voucher for lunch at Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg where you will have these choices:

Auntie Anne's Pretzels

1 classic pretzel and choice of medium soda or frozen lemonade

1 regular size pretzel nuggets and one medium soda or frozen lemonade

1 pretzel dog and medium soda or frozen lemonade

Chopsticks Express

Chicken teriyaki with white or fried rice, small drink

Sesame chicken with white or fried rice, small drink

General Tso's chicken with white or fried rice, small drink

Fiesta Mexican Grill

2 chicken tacos, beverage

Chicken tenders, fries, beverage

Cheese quesadillas with rice, beverage

Subway

Any 6-inch regular sub or salad, chips, drink

8-inch personal cheese pizza, cookie, drink

Footlong regular turkey, BLT, ham, spicy Italian, meatball or cold cut, drink

Blessing Pizza

2 slices cheese pizza, soda

2 slices pepperoni pizza, soda

Spaghetti, garlic bread, soda

At the Dobbin House, the oldest tavern in Gettysburg, you will enjoy a buffet that includes a salad bar, chicken coq au vin, baked Smithfield ham with pineapple raisin sauce, penne pasta in tomato sauce, rice pilaf, oven-roasted potatoes, buttered dill carrots, green beans almondine, desserts and beverages.

ACCESSIBILITY

If you require special assistance getting on or off the bus, or if you are bringing a wheelchair, scooter or other ADA-approved mobility device, please make note of it in the Comments section when making your reservation.

WALKABILITY

There is limited walking on this tour.

BUS SEATING

While we try our best to accommodate all requests, we cannot guarantee you will be assigned the seat of your choice. If you have a preference, please make note of it in the Comments section when booking your trip. Since we are committed to meeting the specific health and mobility needs of our passengers, the seating arrangements may change before our departure date.