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Sex and the City Tour and Lunch at Planet Hollywood
With the second Sex and the City movie arriving this spring, you won’t want to miss this fascinating experience.  On this guided New York tour, follow in the footsteps of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda.  The sightseeing tour includes more than 40 locations from the show!  Whether you’re a Sex and the City fan, or a tourist looking for an entertaining way to see Manhattan’s best neighborhoods, these are must-do New York sightseeing tours!  You will enjoy lunch at Planet Hollywood before the tour.  Package includes motor coach transportation, lunch, tour, trip leader and driver’s gratuity.
Cost: $139 ALAS 169-01 CSU  Aug 7 Saturday 10:00am-7:00pm

The Waldorf Astoria Tour and Lunch
For fans of the Art Deco period, there is no more thrilling destination than The Waldorf Astoria.  Widely recognized as one of the most significant examples of Art Deco art and architecture in the entire world, this impressive New York historic hotel is a living museum of design and decorative ornamentation, unusual paintings and striking motifs.  Enjoy a fascinating guided tour of the hotel, focusing on the property’s unique historic and architectural heritage and its legacy as an unparalleled culinary innovator and gourmet destination.  A buffet lunch at Oscar’s Restaurant provides a selection of the famous dishes.  Package includes motor coach transportation, lunch, tour, trip leader and driver’s gratuity.
Cost: $139 ALAS 170-01 CSU  Aug 15 Sunday 9:30am-3:30pm

Apollo Theater and Harlem Tour
We will begin our day with a backstage tour of the Apollo Theater!  Maybe you can have a minute or two of “fame” on stage.  We will then enjoy an incredible lunch at the world famous “Sylvia’s Restaurant” family style.  See the hustle and bustle of Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, view President Bill Clinton’s office in Harlem, view the Schomburg Center for research in Black Culture containing the world’s largest archive relating to black heritage.  We will also tour Hamilton Heights, view the home of Alexander Hamilton and Sugar Hill and view the “Morris Jumel” mansion, the only “pre-revolutionary home” still standing in NYC from 1765.  Finally we will visit “striver row” two streets with beautiful 1890’s townhouses intended for upper middle class white families.  Harlem is “hot”.  Don’t miss out on this very interesting tour. Package includes motor coach transportation, guided tour, lunch, trip leader, and driver’s gratuity.
Cost: $145 ALSS 167-01 CFA  Sep 16 Thursday 8:30am–5:30pm

US Open Tennis Tournament - Flushing, NY
What a thrill!  See and experience the championship tennis tournament live, in person!  Upper promenade seats in Arthur Ashe Stadium, access to Louis Armstrong Stadium, the Grandstand and all of the field courts.  Lunch is on your own.  Several eateries are available on site.  Package includes motor coach transportation, entrance with day session ticket, trip leader and driver’s gratuity. 
Cost: $139 ALPE 110-01 CFA  Sep 9 Thursday 8:30am-7:00pm

Amish Country Cooking Tour
We’ve cooked up an entire tour focused on the world renowned PA Dutch culinary delights…from chow chow to whoopee pies!  You’ll not only learn how to make each dish, but you’ll have the opportunity for some hands-on cookin’ at Plain and Fancy Farm Restaurant behind-the-scenes food demonstration!  A certified Amish Country Tour guide will step on the bus for visits to three nearby stops.  Sample local jams, jellies, and relishes, tour a pretzel factory and participant in an “old world” wine-tasting.  Enjoy an all-you-can-eat dinner served at long tables “right in the barn” at Plain and Fancy.  As a souvenir, everyone takes home an authentic, personally inscribed Amish cookbook.  Time will be allowed for shopping at the Plain and Fancy Country Store.  Package includes motor coach transportation, dinner, tours, trip leader and driver’s gratuity.
Cost: $139 ALAS 171-01 CFA  Sep 21 Tuesday 8:00am-7:30pm

Mansions Along the Delaware
Visit the country estates of Andalusia (a beautiful House Museum with gorgeous grounds and gardens located on the Delaware River, Grundy Mansion (an elegant 1834 red brick and brownstone house located on the banks of the Delaware River) and the Pennsbury manor (a reconstructed manor house built in 1683 located on Penn’s country plantation).  A guide, dressed in period costume, will board your bus to accompany you on your journey as you tour three centuries of gracious living.  You will enjoy a delightful lunch at the King George Inn.  Package includes motor coach transportation, lunch, tour, trip leader and driver’s gratuity.
Cost: $129 ALAS 172-01 CFA  Sep 29 Wednesday 9:00am-7:00pm

Wok ‘N Walk Tour of Philadelphia’s Chinatown
As seen on “The Tonight Show,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and TV Food Network’s “The Best of …” you will experience a guided cultural walking tour featuring Tai-Chi, vegetable carving demonstrations, Herbal Medicine Shop, Fortune Cookie Factory, calligraphy demonstrations and more.  The tour will end with a five course meal prepared at Chef Joseph Poon’s Restaurant.  Free time will be allowed to revisit the shops after lunch.  There is a lot of walking and stairs to the restaurant.  Package includes motor coach transportation, lunch, tour, trip leader and driver’s gratuity.
Cost: $129 ALAS 118-01 CFA  Oct 5 Tuesday 9:30am–5:00pm

West Point Tour, Lunch at West Point Club and Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise
We will begin our day with a guided tour of the historic US Military Academy visiting many historic, as well as current, points of interest including stops at the main cadette chapel and Trophy Point.  A stop may be made at the Visitor Center, gift shop and museum.  You will enjoy a buffet lunch at the West Point Club.  Finally, we will board the bus for a very short drive to the Commander for a 2-hour cruise through the scenic and historic Hudson Highlands.  Package includes motor coach transportation, buffet lunch, Commander Cruise, trip leader and driver’s gratuity. Cost: $139 ALAS 147-01 CFA  Oct 26 Tuesday 7:00am–6:30pm                     

QVC Studio Tour and General Warren Inne Lunch
Guests will see and experience how QVC products are sourced, tested, brought to life on air, and delivered to millions of QVC customers during this guided walking tour.  One hour tour, at least one hour of shopping and finally we head to the beautiful General Warren Inne for a great lunch.  A stop will be made at the QVC Outlet Store on the return trip to OCC.  Package includes motor coach transportation, lunch, QVC tour, trip leader and driver’s gratuity. Cost: $115 ALIS 108-01 CFA   Nov 4 Thursday 8:30am–5:30pm

Culinary Institute of America Lunch and Tour
We will begin our day at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, the only residential college in the world devoted to culinary education.  We will enjoy regional Italian cuisine at Ristorante Caterina de’Medici.  You will then have time to enjoy the store and gift shop, as well as the bakery café.  Finally, we will enjoy an educational, guided tour of the institute including the history, curriculum, kitchens and cafes.  Package includes motor coach transportation, full course lunch, tour, admission, trip leader and driver’s gratuity.
Cost: $135 ALAS 173-01 CFA   Nov 10 Wednesday 8:30am–5:30pm    

United Nations Tour, Frick Museum and Lunch at the Delegate’s Dining Room
Enjoy an exquisite buffet lunch with awesome views of the East River in the United Nations Delegate’s Dining Room of the United Nation’s building.  The lunch will include an International buffet, dessert bar, coffee and tea.  (Please note that the United Nations Delegate’s Dining Room requires a dress code and does not permit jeans, shorts or sneakers.  Gentlemen are required to wear jackets.)  A United Nations tour will conclude your lunch with a brief overview of the Organization.  Finally, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the Frick Collection consisting of art from the thirteenth to nineteen century, displayed in the intimate surroundings of the former home of Henry Clay Frick.  Package includes motor coach transportation, UN tour, buffet lunch, Frick Museum admission, trip leader and driver’s gratuity. 
Cost: $139 ALSS 173-01 CFA  Nov 18 Thursday 9:30am–5:30pm

“The Nutcracker” Ballet, Lincoln Center
Let the holidays begin!  Welcome to the world of George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker.”  From the moment the lights dim, you will be transported to a magical place and some of the most glorious dancing on earth.  Time will be allowed before the show to visit a restaurant or browse on your own. Package includes: motor coach transportation, 2nd ring seats, trip leader and driver’s gratuity.  
Cost: $179 ALIS 124-01 CFA  Nov 30 Tuesday 2:00-10:00pm    

Christmas in Hershey
Did you say chocolate?  Your afternoon will begin at the Hotel Hershey’s Circular Dining room where you will enjoy the finest cuisine, exquisite chocolate desserts and impeccable service.  After lunch you will board the bus to visit the new “Hershey Story Museum”, a state of the art facility that tells the story of Milton Hershey’s inspiring journey from failure to fortune using interactive exhibits and hands-on activities.  You will also have the opportunity to sample warm drinking chocolate from around the world.  Then it’s off to Chocolate World and Hershey Park to experience the “Great American Chocolate Ride”, shop for great Hershey products, visit the Factory Works and grab a sweet treat if you wish.  The magic of the holidays comes to life at Hershey Park Christmas Candy Lane.  With a million twinkling lights, rides for all ages, festive decorations, and Hershey’s Product Characters decked out in their holiday best, there is something for all to enjoy!  Experience N.O.E.L., a breathtaking light show featuring over 125,000 dancing lights synchronized to your favorite Christmas music and enjoy the theater production “Home Sweet Home for Christmas”.   Package includes motor coach transportation, lunch, admissions, chocolate tasting chocolate world, Hershey’s Candy Lane, trip leader and driver’s gratuity.
Cost: $139 ALIS 130-01 CFA  Dec 4 Saturday 9:00am–11:00pm

Radio City Christmas Show
Get in the holiday spirit with a leisurely ride to New York City aboard a luxury bus to see the famous Radio City Christmas Spectacular and the Radio City Rockettes!  Time will be allowed before the 2pm show to visit the many other special holiday attractions around Times Square including Rockefeller Center and the famous ice skating rink and/or grab a bite to eat for lunch.  Package includes motor coach transportation, orchestra seat, popcorn, beverage, trip leader and driver’s gratuity.
Cost: $129 ALIS 111-01 CFA   Dec 7 Tuesday 8:30am–6:00pm                 

Cape May Candlelight Christmas Tour
Visit Victorian Cape May’s festively decorated gingerbread inns, houses, churches and hotels for interior self-guided evening tours.  Experience the warmth and hospitality firsthand with Victorian homes decked out in holiday lights, carolers and instrumentalists on corners throughout the town and holiday cheer all around you.  Complimentary holiday refreshments are served at designated sites.  You can also take time to visit Washington Street Mall for some holiday shopping.  A heated trolley runs the loop for those who prefer not to walk the entire course, however, plan on quite a bit of walking.  You will enjoy an early dinner at Oyster Bay.  Package includes: motor coach transportation, tour, dinner, trip leader and driver’s gratuity. 
Cost: $129 ALAS 148-01 CFA   Dec 11 Saturday 1:00pm-10:00p

Holiday Lights Tour
You can’t beat New York City at Christmas time!  Stops will be made at some of the most popular and festive sites in New York City including Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, Macy’s, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, Saks 5th Avenue and holiday windows including Saks, Macy’s and Lord and Taylor.  Time will be allowed at Bryant Park for shopping the markets.  This tour will take you to the “must sees” in New York City during the holidays.  A full course Italian lunch is included at DaRosino on restaurant row.  Package includes motor coach transportation, lunch, trip leader and driver’s gratuity. 
Cost: $109 ALAS 123-01 CFA   Dec 14 Tuesday 12:00pm-10:00pm

Christmas in Bethlehem
Your first stop will be at the Banana Factory in downtown Bethlehem, PA where you will view a 25-minute video documenting Bethlehem’s past and future.  You will then walk across the street to the beautiful Historic Hotel Bethlehem for lunch before we visit the Central Moravian Church to experience the story of early Moravians in Bethlehem and a mini concert.  You will also have the opportunity to see the oldest of Bethlehem’s three Christmas Putzes.  Time will be allowed to visit the Moravian Book Shop and “Star and Candle” Shop before you board the bus with a costumed guide who will take you back in time as you tour Bethlehem.  Finally, you will visit Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem, one of the top holiday markets in the world.  You will have time to shop among the many aisles of handmade works, art, glassworks and more.  You may also want to grab a bite to eat before boarding the bus for your return trip.  Package includes motor coach transportation, lunch, tours, admissions, trip leader and driver’s gratuity.
Cost: $145 ALAS 174-01 CFA   Dec 16 Thursday 9:00am–9:30pm  

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NOTICE

• Complete itineraries will be mailed prior to trip date
• Buses leave promptly from Parking Lot #2 on the OCC Main Campus
• Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
• Return times are approximate and subject to change
• Trips run rain or shine. Please dress appropriately
• No refunds will be given for trips
  

For more information, on any of our day trips, please contact Kathy Baranowski at 732.255.0469.