$199

About this trip

Victorian Cape May Day Escape 

December 16, 2024

Travel back in time to the Victorian days of Cape May. Settle in for a night to enjoy all Cape May has to offer. Your journey will begin with a delicious lunch at the Cape May Lobster House. Next you will indulge in the festive season with a delightful daytime self-guided walking tour. The Holiday Inns Tour grants you access to four charming Cape May properties adorned with holiday decorations such as sugarlands, bows, and Christmas trees. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as you explore these iconic properties in Cape May. A trolley shuttle will make a continuous loop during this self-guided afternoon tour. Time allowed after your house tour to explore Washington Mall and grab a bite to eat. Top the evening off with a Christmas Caper, ‘Tis the Season. The Harrison children have poured their attention into planning every last detail for their parent’s annual Christmas party, but when an heirloom necklace goes missing, the entire holiday season is threatened! Can you help the family find the missing jewels, or will this Christmas season go down as the worst one yet? You will step inside Cape May’s Victorian House Museum, the 1879 Physick House Museum, and encounter the characters as this original story unfolds. Don’t miss stepping into this holiday story in this very special Cape May setting. After you solve the mystery you will board the trolley for a Holiday Lights Trolley Ride. Who can resist the twinkle of Cape May’s beautiful streetscapes and Victorian homes decorated for Christmas? Experience an evening trolley ride through Cape May and enjoy a front row view of Cape May’s holiday decorations. Listen to your guide and learn about exterior holiday decorations, wassailing/caroling, the evolution of Santa, traditions of gift givers and the history of Christmas. Trolleys are open-air, dress accordingly. 

Package includes motor coach transportation, 1 lunch, admissions, tours, driver’s gratuity and trip leader. $199 pp

ITINERARY FOR YOUR REVIEW

9:15 am Depart Park and Ride Exit 98, Wall

9:40 Depart Target, Wall

10 am Depart Celia Cruz, Forked River

12 Lunch at the Lobster House

2-3:30 Holiday Inn walking tour (shuttle available)

3:30-5:30 Washington Street Mall for shopping and dinner if you wish

7-8:45 Glitter Trolley and tis the season

9 pm Depart Cape May

10:30 Approximate return