Orchards and Vineyards Tour
Itinerary
Wednesday, October 2
Depart Harlingen Tx late morning on Southwest Airlines for an evening arrival in Rochester NY.
Pick up at Rochester airport and take to the Hampton Inn Penfield NY.
Thursday, October 3
Pick up at the hotel to head to Schoen Place in Pittsford to board the Sam Patch for a morning cruise on the Erie Canal. Then it is off to the Genesee Brewery brewhouse overlooking High Falls. Lunch on your own followed by a brewhouse tour. Next will be a visit to the George Eastman House and Photographic Museum. Return to the hotel for a chance to powder your nose then on to Mama Lors restaurant in Union Hill for dinner. Then back to the hotel for a restful night's sleep.
Friday, October 4
Depart for a full day of wine tastings and vineyard tours along the West side ( NY RT 14 ) of Seneca Lake. The selections of wineries will be at the discretion of our on board guide. Lunch will be on your own. The final stop will be Belhurst Castle in Geneva for dinner compliments of your hosts.
Saturday, October 5
Today we head east to visit Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. Ending with a stop at Montezuma Winery. Heading north to Fair Haven, Colloca Winery will be our lunch on-your-own stop and more wine tasting. Yea! Then back west on the Seaway Trail to Sodus Point NY with a stop on the way at the Apple Farm Stand to see their cider mill. Tour the Sodus Point Lighthouse then a complimentary dinner at the Bay Street Hotel. Returning to the Hampton Inn for another restful night sleep.
Sunday, October 6
This morning we take the scenic Seaway Trail to Youngman Orchard Farm Market before heading to Vandewalle's apple farm to tour the packing line and storage facilities. Lunch will be provided and there will be time for apple picking and tasting before heading to Cracker Box Palace. Young Sommer Winery in Williamson will be our final visit on this Orchard and Vinyard tour of Upstate New York. We will have a catered dinner at the winery before departing to the Hampton Inn for our final evening.
Monday, October 7
10:00 am check-out, transportation to the Rochester airport, and the flight back to Harlingen. Remember 2 free bags so have an extra for gifts.