A new destination for Martz travelers -- the natural beauty of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.

Visit the breathtakingly beautiful Natural Bridge labeled as one of the seven natural wonders of the world. This 215-foot high natural limestone arch and historic Virginia Landmark and National Historic Landmark was once owned by Thomas Jefferson.

And that's not all of the natural wonders that await you. We've included a tour of Luray Caverns, the largest cavern in the eastern United States.

Other highlights include a luncheon cruise along Smith Mountain Lake, the D-Day Memorial and the Bedford Boys Tribute Center.

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation

• Two-night stay at the historic Natural Bridge Hotel

• Five meals (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners)

• Admission to Natural Bridge State Park

• Admission to the D-Day Memorial

• Admission & docent-led tour, Bedford Boys Tribute Center

• Virginia Dare Lunch Cruise

• Admission to Luray Caverns

• Baggage handling

• All hotel sales taxes & occupancy fees

• Gratuities on all included meal

  
  

PICKUPS – Monday, March 30

6:15 a.m. – Green Ridge Plaza
7 a.m. - Wyoming Valley Mall

• Lunch stop en route to Virginia (on your own)

• Tour Natural Bridge State Park

• Wine reception & check in at Natural Bridge Historic Hotel

• Dinner buffet at hotel

• Breakfast at the hotel (included)

• D-Day Memorial

• Virginia Dare Lunch Cruise (included)

• Bedford Boys Tribute Center

• Dinner at Pink Cadillac Diner (included)

• Breakfast at the hotel (included)

• Tour of Luray Caverns

• Lunch on your own at Luray Caverns

• Dinner on way home (on your own)

DROPOFFS – Wednesday, April 29

8 p.m. - Wyoming Valley Mall
8:45 p.m. – Green Ridge Plaza

Please review our policies before making your reservation.

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.

• All multi-day tours require a deposit which is non-refundable.

• 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 an ADA-approved mobility device, please provide a description in the Comments section when making your reservation. Non-approved ADA devices will not be allowed to be stored on or beneath the bus.

WALKABILITY

There is limited walking involved in this tour and the amount of walking you do at the Natural Bridge State Park and inside Luray Caverns is up to you.

You have the option of walking down to the Natural Bridge (137 steps) or taking a shuttle.

The bus will drop off passengers as close as possible to the entrance of all venues.

HOTEL INFO

The original Natural Bridge Hotel was built in 1906, and expanded in 1917. The structure was destroyed by fire in 1964 and replaced by the present-day hotel, which was completed in 1965.

It is considered historic due to its affiliation with Thomas Jefferson, who purchased the site in 1774, and a long tradition of tourism dating back to at least 1833 when the Forest Inn was built to accommodate visitors to the Natural Bridge geological formation. 

VENUE INFO

Natural Bridge State Park encompasses the 215-foot high limestone arch, a marvel of nature. Once a private resort owned by Thomas Jefferson, the landmark bridge is a major tourist attraction to Virginia's Shenandoah Valley and one of the oldest tourist attractions in the United States.

This geological formation, carved by Cedar Creek over millennia, is a National Historic Landmark.  Visitors can hike the Cedar Creek Trail to walk underneath the arch, see the nearby Lace Falls, and explore the surrounding natural area.  

The D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va., is an inspiring tribute to the Allied troops and the insurmountable odds they overcame on June 6, 1944 to secure freedom for the world. This awe-inspiring memorial shares their stories and pays tribute to their valor, fidelity, and unimaginable sacrifice.

Bedford Boys Tribute Center pays homage to the 19 native sons of Bedford, Va. who were on the front lines during the Allied Normandy invasion. This museum is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive museum exclusively dedicated to furthering the legacies of all 38 “Bedford Boys.”

We'll visit Luray Caverns, nicknamed the Geology Hall of Fame, the largest cavern in the eastern United States, yet walking through it feels unlike any place on Earth.

Take a tour along lighted paved walkways that lead you through cathedral-sized rooms with ceilings 10 stories high, towering stone formations, and natural wonders at every turn.

MEALS

A breakfast buffet will be served in the hotel's Colonial Dining Room on Days 2 & 3.

Lunch is included on the two-hour Virginia Dare Cruise along Smith Mountain Lake on Day 2.

Dinner on Day 1 will be served in the hotel's Colonial Dining Room and includes a buffet of salad, potato salad, grilled chicken breast with lemon beurre blanc, sliced beef sirloin with caramelized onion demiglace, herb buttered noodles and a sauteed vegetable medley.

Dinner on Day 2 is at the Pink Cadillac Diner.

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.