Trustworthy Travel Motorcoach Tour
CHESAPEAKE BAY CRUISE & COLONIAL ANNAPOLIS
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Once the capital of the United States, the charming town of Annapolis, Maryland, located along the Chesapeake Bay, is rich in history, with a picturesque waterfront and cobblestone streets.
We'll kick off this memorable experience with a 1.5-hour narrated cruise on the Chesapeake Bay and admire stunning sights such as the Thomas Point Lighthouse and the breathtaking shoreline.
Then, enjoy a combination driving/walking tour led by a knowledgeable Naval Academy History Professor and experience the “Hall of Presidents Before Washington” exhibit.
Spend free time exploring the numerous restaurants, pubs, specialty shops, boutiques, art galleries, music venues, and so much more, all within a small area.
Pricing: $198.00 per person ~ $25 pp deposit ~ Balance due 60 days prior
Tour Includes:
* Narrated Chesapeake Bay Scenic Lighthouse Cruise
* Box Lunch onboard the boat
* Historic Driving Tour of Annapolis with Professor Mark: Key sights include Maryland State House, Chase-Lloyd House, Mann’s Tavern, and more
* Maryland Inn – view the “escape tunnel” used during the Revolutionary War
* View the “Hall of Presidents Before Washington” exhibit
* Motorcoach Transportation & Hostess
Itinerary:
7:15 AM Depart Mifflin County Library, Lewistown
7:45 AM Depart Trustworthy Travel, Mifflintown
8:05 AM Depart Newport Park-n-Ride
8:25 AM Depart Dauphin Park-n-Ride
8:45-9:45 AM Breakfast stop at Front Street Diner, Harrisburg (on your own)
12:30-2:00 Depart on our Thomas Point Lighthouse Chesapeake Bay Cruise, a National Historic Landmark and the last remaining screw-pile lighthouse in its original location on the Chesapeake Bay. It has been a navigational aid on the Bay since its construction in 1875. A true historic icon.
2:30-4:00 Enjoy a Combination Driving/Walking Colonial Tour of Annapolis with Historian Mark Croatti, the history professor at the Naval Academy of Annapolis. You’ll walk less than a mile on the charming streets and discover remarkable landmarks that shaped our nation.
Mark will begin our tour at the iconic State House, once the temporary capital of the United States, where notable decisions were made that would influence the course of history.
Next, wander to Mann’s Tavern, the significant site of the 1786 “pre-Constitutional Convention,” where influential figures gathered to discuss the governance of a fledgling nation.
As you continue, marvel at the Maryland Inn, where you’ll gain insight into the intriguing network of secret tunnels that lie concealed beneath the city, revealing a hidden layer of Annapolis's storied past.
Your adventure also includes a visit to the Westin Hotel, home to the “Hall of Presidents Before Washington” exhibit. Here, you can explore captivating artifacts from the years 1774 to 1789, providing a glimpse into an era of profound change and formation.
Finally, behold the beautiful Chase-Lloyd House, the former residence of Samuel Chase, a foundational participant in the pivotal 1785 Mount Vernon Compact that addressed the rights of the Chesapeake Bay.
4:00-5:30 Free Time in Annapolis for shopping and exploring on your own.
8:15 PM Approx. arrival Dauphin Park-n-Ride
8:45 PM Approx. arrival Newport Park-n-Ride
9:00 PM Approx. arrival Trustworthy Travel, Mifflintown
9:30 PM Approx. arrival Mifflin County Library, Lewistown
For reservations and information, contact Trustworthy Travel at 717-436-8978.
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