When the calendar flips to the month of October, thoughts turn to everything spooky.
One of the most haunted spots in Pennsylvania is Gettysburg, site of the Civil War’s bloodiest battle. Believer or skeptic, you’re guaranteed to enjoy this three-day/two-night tour.

The Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863 is one of the most brutal and horrific battles with an estimated 50,000 casualties as the dead outnumbered the town citizens, 12 to 1.
Several sites within this Adams County town are believed to be haunted and our tour will take you to three of them – Gettysburg College, Jennie Wade House and Farnsworth Inn.

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation
• Two nights’ lodging at Best Western, Gettysburg
• 5 Meals (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners)
• Docent tour of Jennie Wade House
• Guided tour of Gettysburg
• Haunted cellar presentation at Farnsworth House
• Admission to Beyond the Battle Museum
• Ghostly Images (walking) Tour
• All hotel sales taxes & occupancy fees
• All sales taxes & gratuities for included meals

PICKUPS
6 a.m. – Green Ridge Plaza
6:45 a.m. - Wyoming Valley Mall

9:30 a.m. – Tour of Jennie Wade House
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Guided bus tour of Gettysburg Battlefield
12:45-1:45 p.m. – Lunch at Gettysburg College Dining Hall (included)
2-3 p.m. – Haunted cellar presentation at Farnsworth House
3:30 p.m. – Check in to Best Western Gettysburg
5 p.m. – Dinner buffet at Dobbin House (included)

Breakfast at the hotel (included)
10 a.m.-Noon – Beyond the Battle Museum
Noon-2:45 p.m. – Lunch on your own & free time in downtown Gettysburg
3 p.m. – 90-minute walking tour inside the historic haunted orphanage
4:30 p.m. – Free time to walk through the National Cemetery or shop at the new Gettysburg Tour Center
5:30 p.m. – Dinner buffet at Farmhouse Restaurant
7 p.m. – Ghostly Images Bus Tour with licensed storyteller

Breakfast at the hotel
Mr. Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium
Depart for home

DROPOFFS

2:30 p.m. -- Wyoming Valley Mall
3:15 p.m. – Green Ridge Plaza

CANCELLATIONS

• All sales are final.

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

• Therefore, we recommend travel insurance which is now being offered through our partner, Trip Mate. You may use this link to get a quote or to purchase the insurance.

• 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.

ACCESSIBILITY

If you require special assistance getting on or off the bus, or if you are bringing a wheelchair or scooter, please make note of it in the Comments section when making your reservation.
The Ghostly Images Tour on Day 2 is a 90-minute walking tour of the historic National Soldiers Orphanage Homestead.

WALKABILITY

There is some walking involved in this tour -- mainly the tours through the museums.

VENUE INFO

Best Western Gettysburg is in the heart of historic Gettysburg and has an indoor swimming pool, fitness center and indoor bicycle track.
Jennie Wade House is a museum https://www.battlefields.org/learn/civil-war/battles/gettysburgdedicated to 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 life during the Civil War.
Gettysburg Battlefield Tours take guests on a two-hour ride through history, recounting that three-day battle that was a pivotal moment in the Civil War.
The Farnsworth House is believed to be extremely haunted due to its connections with the famous battle. A previous owner, the Shultz family, first reported the existence of paranormal activity within the home.
Beyond the Battle Museum tells the remarkable story of Gettysburg civilians and their extraordinary experiences before, during and after the Civil War. Through 12 interactive exhibit galleries packed with rare artifacts, the museum explores the story of Gettysburg like never before told.
Ghostly Images Tour is a 90-minute walking tour inside the Haunted Orphanage where innocent children were tortured by a cruel and abusive matron.
The Haunted Bus Tour takes passengers through the Gettysburg countryside past some of the most haunted locations in the town as the licensed tour guide shares chilling tales. Highlights include stops at the Sachs Bridge and Gettysburg College.
Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium provides a fun stop for passengers who want to take a few sweet treats home with them. The emporium includes a gift shop with elephant figurines, art and household goods in every size, substance, shape and color.
Besides unique gifts, you’ll find loads of candy, whimsical gardens complete with an enchanted forest, a talking elephant and a teapot museum.

MEALS

Five meals are included:

• Breakfast on Day 2 & Day 3 at the hotel

• Lunch at the Gettysburg College Dining Hall; meal options will be offered a few weeks before the tour

• Dinner at the historic Dobbin House, Gettysburg’s oldest building built in 1776 by the Rev. Alexander Dobbin

• Buffet dinner at Farmhouse Restaurant, a five-story barn resort that spans 130 acres

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. We are committed to meeting the specific health and mobility needs of our passengers.