People who visit Pittsburgh often refer to it as a large Wyoming Valley -- a blue-collar, working-class city that thrived during the Industrial Revolution and enriched by the ethnic neighborhoods created by diverse immigrants. And the river that runs through it; in this case, three rivers.

This four-day/three-night tour of the Steel City provides an inside look at the history of Pittsburgh while showing the city in its modern finery, from its museums and food to its observatory and historic landmarks.

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation

• Three-night stay at Drury Plaza Hotel, Downtown Pittsburgh

• 7 Meals (3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners)

• Admission to & guided tour of Phipps Conservatory & Botanic Gardens

• Tour of Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark

• Time on your own at Pittsburgh's Strip District

• Guided tour of Sen. John Heinz History Center

• Trolley tour - "All About the Burgh: The Culture To Ketchup Tour"

• Allegheny Observatory

• Pitaland: Burgh Bits & Bites Food Walking Tour

• Guided tour of Carnegie Museum of Natural History

• Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh

• Baggage & handling

• Hotel sales taxes & occupancy fees

• All sales taxes & gratuities for included meals

PICKUPS
7 a.m. – Green Ridge Plaza
7:45 a.m. - Wyoming Valley Mall

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

• Guided tour of Phipps Conservatory & Botanic Gardens

• Check in to Drury Plaza Hotel, Downtown Pittsburgh

• Welcome dinner at Grand Concourse, Station Square (included)

• Breakfast at the hotel (included)

• Tour of Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark

• Lunch on your own & free time at Strip District Terminal

• Guided tour of Sen. John Heinz History Center

• Molly's Trolleys "All About the Burgh: The Culture to Ketchup"

• Dinner at LeMont Restaurant, a five-star Diamond eatery (included)

• Allegheny Observatory

• Breakfast at the hotel (included)

• Pitaland & "Burgh Bits & Bites," a Guided Food Walking Tour of the Brookline District

• Lunch on the foodie walking tour (included)

• Guided tour of Carnegie Museum of Natural History

• Tour of Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh

• Dinner at Church Brew Works (included)

• Breakfast at the hotel (included)

• Depart for home

DROPOFFS (estimated)

2 p.m. - Wyoming Valley Mall
2:45 p.m. – Green Ridge Plaza

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CANCELLATIONS

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• If it becomes necessary for Martz Travel to cancel a tour, the full price will be refunded. You have 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.

WALKABILITY

There is moderate walking involved in this tour. The bus will transport you to each venue and drop you off as close to the entrance as possible.

The tours within the museums and venues are walking tours.

The foodie tour is a slow walking tour.

HOTEL INFO

Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown is in the heart of the downtown and is a historic renovation of the Federal Reserve Bank Building. The hotel has an indoor pool and whirlpool, 24-hour fitness center and bar.

The 4th District on the hotel mezzanine serves casual meals and drinks until midnight Monday through Saturday.

VENUE INFO

Phipps Conservatory and Botanic Gardens is an oasis in the middle of Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood and has been providing a world-class garden experience since 1893. Explore the 15 acres including a 14-room glass house and 23 gardens.

Enjoy an industrial tour at Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark in Swissvale. Built in 1884, the furnaces were operational until 1982.

Known as the "people museum," the Sen. Heinz History Center interprets the history of western Pennsylvanians through six floors of interactive exhibitions. Look for the TV set from "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" and the world's oldest jeep.

Molly's Trolleys will take us on the "All About the Burgh: The Culture to Ketchup Tour," a guided, 90-minute historical tour through popular areas of the city including Downtown, North Shore and a one-way ride up the Duquesne Incline to Mount Washington.

Allegheny Observatory is one of the major astronomical research institutions in the world. You'll enjoy a short presentation followed by a narrated tour of the building. If the sky is clear, you may get an up-close look at some celestial objects.

Burgh Bits & Bites is a foodie walking tour that offers samples of foods from many regions -- from pita at a Mediterranean bakery to biscuits from one of the city's top-rated restaurants. This is a very slow walking tour with breaks for bites.

The 60-minute tour of Carnegie Museum of Natural History explores fossils, artifacts and specimens and relates stories about the history, collections and research that make this museum unique.

The Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning on the University of Pittsburgh campus transports visitors to a setting rich with cultural and ethnic heritage. The 31 rooms tells the story of Pittsburgh's diverse communities.

MEALS

Breakfast is included at the hotel on Days 2, 3 & 4.

Lunch on Day 3 is included in the foodie walking tour of the Brookline District.

Dinners are included at:

• The Grand Concourse which is located at Station Square, the preserved Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Station.

• LeMont Restaurant is known for its fine dining, excellent service and panoramic view. It is the only five-star Diamond restaurant in the area.

• Church Brew Works serves appetizers, soups and salads, entrees and sandwiches topped off with the venue's own craft beer.

Lunch on your own on Day 2 is at the Strip District Terminal where you will find food options for all tastes along with shops and bars;

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.