Tour Europe in the Backyard of Philadelphia

Cairnwood Estate, Glencairn Museum and Bryn Athyn Cathedral

Tuesday, July 1, 2025  

Experience the grandeur of the Gilded Age.  Cairnwood Estate was designed by Carrère and Hastings in the Beaux Arts style. The meticulous decorative elements blend influences from classical Greek and Roman architecture with French Renaissance ideas.  John Pitcairn’s considerable fortune allowed him to build Cairnwood Estate in 1895 as a home for Gertrude and their children. You will enjoy a deluxe box lunch in the Garden House or Main house before visiting the Glencairn Museum.  During your visit explore the mosaic Bird Room, Upper Hall, Great Hall, Great Hall balcony, Craftsmanship at Glencairn exhibit and the Museum Shop.   A 15-minute video on the history of Bryn Athyn, the Pitcairn family, and Glencairn Museum is available.    Finally, you will visit the Bryn Athyn Cathedral.  Over 300 local artisans built this Gothic and Romanesque Cathedral onsite during the height of the American Arts & Crafts Movement using old world craftsmanship.  Deep pink and soft green granite was quarried less than a mile away, great oak trees were felled on the property that were used in ceiling timbers, dedicated masters worked tirelessly to rediscover the lost art of medieval stained glass, and Monel metal is used in doors, door handles, gates, and the keys that open them. 

Package includes motor coach transportation, driver’s gratuity, lunch, guided bus tour, admissions, trip leader, games, prizes and snacks on the bus.  8:30 AM  Celia Cruz Service Center   8:50 AM Target, RT 70, Brick    9:00 AM GSP Park and Ride Exit 98 6:00 PM  Approximate return   $119  

CHECK ITINERARY SENT ONE WEEK PRIOR FOR DEPARTURE TIMES!

 VERY IMPORTANT TO CHECK ITINERARY FOR TIME CHANGES. Provided 1 week prior. 

8:30 AM  Celia Cruz Service Center (formerly Forked River Rest Area) 

8:50 AM Target, RT 70, Brick  

9:00 AM GSP Park and Ride Exit 98 (GPS use Exit 98 Park and Ride, Wall)

6:00 PM  Approximate return