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Historic Castles and Railroad of Bucks County PA September 3-5, 2025

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Historic Castles and Railroad of Bucks County PA

Sessions:

1

Dates:

9/3/2025 to 9/5/2025


Description

Spend a couple of days in beautiful Bucks County Pennsylvania 

Day 1: We board our deluxe motorcoach as we head to Bucks County, PA located north of Philadelphia. Experience the vibrant hues of autumn amidst the charming landscapes and historic towns of Bucks County, PA. We begin with a visit to the historic residence of PEARL S. BUCK. This 68-acre estate is where the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winning author Pearl Buck spent the majority of her life working to ensure the rights of women and children. 2 nights accommodations at the HAMPTON INN DOYLESTOWN. Welcome dinner tonight at a local restaurant.

Day 2: Doylestown is home to the impressive belt of historical attractions comprised of FONTHILL MUSEUM, MERCER MUSEUM AND THE TILEWORKS; also known as the Mercer Mile. These three concrete structures celebrate the life, work and collections of Henry Chapman Mercer. Mercer was an American archaeologist, collector, and tile-maker known for founding the Mercer Museum and his innovative work in tile design. FONTHILL CASTLE was the former home of Mercer built between 1908 and 1912 as a 44 room concrete castle decorated with Mercer’s personal collection of ornate handmade tiles. Visit the MORAVIAN POTTERY & TILEWORKS where you can take a step back in time through the “working history” museum that still produces handmade tile and mosaics in the same style of Mercer’s original designs. Explore the MERCER MUSEUM, a castle housing more that 40,000 early American artifacts including a Conestoga wagon, horse-drawn carriages and an antique fire engine suspended overhead in the Central Court Area. Farewell dinner tonight.

Day 3: All aboard the NEW HOPE RAILROAD for a 45 minute traditional scenic ride. Take a glimpse into travel of a bygone era on historic trains traveling over tracks that were laid in 1891 by the North-East Pennsylvania Railroad. We head for home this afternoon after our adventure to Bucks County.

Additional Notes

INCLUDES: Deluxe motorcoach, 2 nights hotel, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, sightseeing & admissions per itinerary, Friendship Tours Escort, Driver & Tour Director Gratuity

*IMPORTANT: There is a moderate amount of walking on this tour. The historic properties offer limited accessibility with steep stairs, narrow and uneven passages.


$250 deposit before June 11, Final payment before July 16

Trip Protection Coverage is strongly recommended. Trip Protection offers coverage for

Cancellation for covered medical reasons, Interruption, Emergency Medical, Travel Delay, & more.

The AON/NTA Travel Protection Plan offers 3 levels of insurance: Basic or Enhanced or Enhanced with Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR). The Pre-existing medical condition exclusion can be waived by purchasing the Enhanced Plan within 14 days of your deposit or initial payment. The Enhanced Plan with the add-on of CFAR must be purchased within 14 days of initial deposit. CFAR allows you to cancel for any reason up to 48 priors to departure and reimburses up to 75% of your nonrefundable trip cost.

To enroll: https://nta.aontravelprotect.com Tour Operator Location #076068 OR call AON 1-800-388-1470.

Premiums are non-refundable once paid. Terms & Conditions apply. Plan details are available at https://www.friendshiptours.net/protection-plan. Call Friendship Tours 860-243-1630 for assistance in enrolling.

This package is subject to our full Terms & Conditions including our Tour Policies and Responsibilities which can be found on our website at https://www.friendshiptours.net/tour- policies. Paper copies are available upon request. It is your responsibility to read these Terms & Conditions. By signing up and making payment on a tour, you agree to be bound to these Terms & Conditions.

 

 


Fees

  • Cost from pp double $745.00
Total: $745.00

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