HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Alpine Village of Helen ~ Blue Ridge Mountains ~ Chattahoochee River ~Nora Mill Granary & Antique Store ~ Hardman Farm & Estate ~Bavarian Clock Shop ~ Cabbage Patch BabyLand ~ Crisson Gold Mine ~Dahlonega, Georgia ~ Local Winery ~ Dahlonega Gold Museum ~World of Coca-Cola ~ Georgia Aquarium ~ Stone Mountain Park
TOUR INCLUDES
Four nights’ accommodations
Six meals – 4 Breakfast & 2 Dinners
Sightseeing & Admissions
Tips for included tour meals
Workman Travel Escort
ITINERARY:
Day 1: The Villages~ Alpine Helen, Georgia ~ Welcome Dinner
Travel aboard a deluxe highway motorcoach to the charming Bavarian town of Helen, Georgia. Rest and meal stops will be made periodically. Later this afternoon we journey into the lovely Blue Ridge Mountains of northern Georgia to the Alpine village of Helen for a memorable three-night stay. Located along the Chattahoochee River, Helen is a re-creation of an alpine village complete with Bavarian-stye buildings, cobblestone alleys, old-world towers, and gingerbread trim. Enjoy a delightful three-night stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Helen, Georgia. Gather for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (Dinner included on this day)
Day 2: Alpine Helen Sights ~ Helen at Leisure ~ Hardman Farm ~ Cabbage Patch Kids BabyLand
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Later this morning we embark on a guided tour of the Helen area. Highlights include Nora Mill Granary and The Antique Mall, Bavarian Clock Shop, Unicoi Lake and Stovall Mill Bridge. Following our tour enjoy free time for lunch and shopping in the quaint downtown area. Notable German eateries and beer gardens offer delicious pastries, Reuben sandwiches, spaetzle, goulash and wursts. Numerous specialty and import shops offer unique hand-blown glass gifts, antiques and collectibles, gourmet foods and fine jewelry. This afternoon we visit Hardman Farm, a beautiful 1870 preserved estate. Later today we visit BabyLand General Hospital, the birthplace of the Little People and Cabbage Patch Kids, featuring the largest selection of Cabbage Patch Kids available anywhere in the world. (Breakfast included on this day)
Day 3: Dahlonega ~ Gold Museum ~ Crisson Gold Mine ~ Local Winery
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Today we embark on a scenic excursion to the charming town of Dahlonega, Georgia. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Dahlonega offers expansive mountain vistas among delightful cafes and eateries and unique boutiques and art galleries. Enjoy a stop at Dahlonega Gold Museum which depicts the history of our nation’s first major gold rush in 1829.Ample free time for lunch and shopping will be allotted to explore the quaint town square. Later this afternoon we visit Crisson Gold Mine with an opportunity to pan for gold. Stop at a local winery for tasting and shopping on our way back to Helen. Arrive back in Helen for the night. (Breakfast included on this day)
Day 4: Atlanta ~ World of Coca-Cola ~ Georgia Aquarium ~ Stone Mountain Park
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. This morning, we journey south into Atlanta to explore some of the city’s premier attractions. Visit the World of Coca-Cola which houses a museum that pays tribute to Coca-Cola products. Following a lunch break we visit the new Georgia Aquarium which houses over 100,000 animals in 8 million gallons of fresh and salt water. There are 60 habitats at the Georgia Aquarium with 12,000 square feet of viewing windows. The facility boasts a 100-foot-long tunnel and one of the largest aquarium windows in the world with views into whale-shark habitat. Gather for dinner at a local restaurant (included) and then transfer to the Stone Mountain Park area for the final night. (Breakfast, Dinner included on this day)
Day 5: Stone Mountain Park ~ Journey Home
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Today we visit Stone Mountain Park – Georgia’s number one attraction which features a massive Confederate carving on a 1,685-foot granite mountain. Later today we begin our journey home. Rest and meal stops will be made periodically as we travel back to The Villages. (Breakfast included on this day)
PRICING:
$1,159.00 per person, double occupancy
$1,119.00 per person, triple occupancy
$1,659.00 per person, single occupancy
A $500 deposit (per person) is required upon booking. Deposit is refundable until April 4, 2025, less a 10% restocking fee. Final payment is due April 4, 2025. After final payment is made, entire cost becomes non-refundable.
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MEET & GREET: TBA - Wildwood Community Center at 2:00 pm.
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Workman Transportation uses their own deluxe motor coaches. They are driven by drivers certified and licensed for motor coach transportation. Our motor coaches are air conditioned, equipped with Wi-Fi, video monitors, on-board restroom, and reclining seats.
Our hosts are experienced and will help make your trip enjoyable. They will give you lots of information along the way to make the traveling time fun and interesting. We will strive to keep you comfortable by having rest stops every two to two and 1/2 hours in the schedule.
All tours require some walking and the ability to embark/disembark a motor-coach without assistance. Advance notice is required for special dietary requests and handicap seating.
Prices are per person. Rates and space are subject to availability. A minimum number of people is required for the trip to commence. Specified inclusions i.e. hotels, restaurants, shows, etc. are subject to change. Cancellation penalties will apply. Bus Driver and Host gratuities are not included. Itinerary subject to modification based on host discretion and unforeseeable circumstances such as inclement weather.
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