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The gentle rolling hills of Northern Delaware hide some true treasures. Enjoy your time at the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, the Nemours Estate, and the Hagley Museum.
Note: Gratuities for Wade Tours Driver and Escort are not included but welcome
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5/28/2025 - Pickup - Wade Terminal – Schenectady, NY – 6:30AM
5/28/2025 - Pickup - Crossgates Commons - PetSmart - Albany, NY – 7:00AM
5/30/2025 - Drop off (Approx) - Crossgates Commons - PetSmart - Albany, NY – 7:30PM
5/30/2025 - Drop off (Approx) - Wade Terminal – Schenectady, NY – 8:00PM
Start at Hagley Museum:
Begin where the DuPont family’s journey got rolling, along the gently flowing Brandywine Creek at Hagley Museum, where the original gunpowder mills still stand, and where the future industrial giant’s story is told in engaging exhibits. Marvel at historic patent models at Hagley’s new “Nation of Inventors” then stroll the gardens and visit the original DuPont family mansion. Box Lunch included upon arrival.
Check in to the Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront, a gorgeous picture-perfect location for a 2-night stay.
Tonight, dine at the 18th century Columbus Inn, before you retire to the comfort of your hotel.
Morning visit at Nemours Estate:
A soaring memorial bell tower greets your arrival at Nemours Mansion, a 102-room masterpiece of Gilded Age inspired by Versailles’, graced with dramatic views of gilded statues and sparkling fountains, 200-acres of formal French gardens, and a Chauffeur’s Garage housing vintage automobiles.
Travel to Historic New Castle:
Overlooking the Delaware River, Historic New Castle is the oldest continuously occupied town in the Delaware Valley. Our guided walking tour of the Historic New Castle Green features some of the landmark sites in one of Delaware’s first settlements. The New Castle Court House Museum is part of the First State National Historical Park, Delaware’s first court and capital in the heart of historic New Castle. Enjoy a Box Lunch upon arrival before our walking tour of Historic New Castle.
New in 2024, Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience in the heart of America’s Garden Capital is Longwood Gardens, all the beauty for a garden lover to discover! A sweeping reimagination of 17 acres of Conservatory and grounds to enhance and preserve one of the world’s most important, most beautiful collections of gardens and glasshouses. As the night falls, you will enjoy watching the Longwood Gardens Illumination Fountain Performances offering a spectacle unlike any other—as water in all shapes, sizes, and heights combine with music and infinite colors. Includes a dining voucher to use during your visit in The Café for an à la carte menu, featuring both indoor and outdoor seating.
Winterthur:
“Spectacular” is the word that comes to mind when visitors first see the beauty and opulence of Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, a place that embraces many wonders:
Nestled in the heart of Delaware’s beautiful Brandywine Valley, our extraordinary museum, garden, and library offer a variety of exhibitions. We’re known for our magnificent collection of American decorative arts on display through Henry Francis du Pont’s former home and showcased in our permanent and rotating gallery spaces. You can spend the day enjoying our famous 60-acre naturalistic garden, carefully designed by H. F. du Pont, and the estate’s 1,000 acres of rolling hills, meadows, and woodlands.
Discover the Winterthur Garden Tram Tour and learn the history of Winterthur on this 30-minute narrated tour. The tour begins at the Visitor Center and ends at the museum, with a stop at Enchanted Woods.
Enjoy your box lunch in Winterthur’s Pavilion Café before departing for Home.
SEATING PREFERENCE: If yes, please let us know your preference in the boxes on the booking page with the specific seat, seat location and if you would like to sit near someone. Check out our seat assignment policy page for our seating chart. If no preference is made, your seat will be assigned by Wade Tours. Check out the seating chart to the left!!
We encourage you to book early to accommodate any special needs and to assure that members of your party will be seated together. We reserve the right to assign seats when necessary.
ROOM PREFERENCE: We offer both two queen bed rooms and single king bed rooms. Please let us know your preference and we will do our best to match you to that room.
RESERVATIONS: To be FAIR and IMPARTIAL seat assignments will be taken at the time of booking your reservation. Deposit of $100 per person. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations within 60 days from departure will be subject to a $100 fee per person, plus cost for tickets, meals, hotels and other non-recoverable expenses.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: Is available and recommended due to unforeseen circumstances that can arise and if they do, we want you to be protected BEFORE and DURING your tour. Travel Insurance
BAGGAGE: One large suitcase, and one carry-on bag per person.
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