Pittsburgh Panorama

Duration: 4 Days | Meals Included: 3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Duquesne Incline

Ride a century-old cable car up the Duquesne Incline for one of the most breathtaking panoramic views of Pittsburgh and its three rivers. At the top, visit the observation deck with photo-worthy views. Explore historical exhibits that share the story of this working landmark and browse the gift shop before your return ride down.

 

Pittsburgh Sightseeing Tour

Enjoy a 90-minute driving tour of downtown Pittsburgh and adjacent neighborhoods, highlighting its history and contemporary attractions, providing narration and commentary about the sights along the way.

 

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Journey through Phipps' world-renowned glasshouse and explore 15 distinct rooms filled with breathtaking displays of tropical, desert, and temperate flora. As you stroll among orchids, ferns, palms, and seasonal floral exhibitions, your guide will reveal fascinating stories behind the conservatory’s design, its role in Pittsburgh’s Golden Age, and its pioneering commitment to sustainability and green innovation today.

 

Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning

Tour the world through 30 exquisitely designed classrooms, each representing the art, architecture, and heritage of Pittsburgh’s immigrant communities. The Nationality Rooms celebrate timeless cultural traditions through craftsmanship in wood, glass, iron, stone, fabric, color, and words.

Please note that some rooms may be closed during the school year when classes are in session.

 

Senator John Heinz History Center

Visit Pittsburgh’s “people museum,” where the Heinz History Center celebrates the spirit, innovation, and heritage of Western Pennsylvania through six floors of interactive exhibits. The museum showcases iconic treasures like the television set from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the world’s oldest Jeep, and galleries that bring to life 250 years of history—from steel mills and the Heinz company to sports, civil rights, and green technology.

 

The Frick Museum

 

The Car and Carriage Museum

Visitors can travel back to the time of horse-drawn carriages, see some of the first horseless carriages to have an impact on Pittsburgh, and learn about Pittsburgh’s role in the developing automobile industry. The Car and Carriage Museum houses Frick's collection of historic carriages and automobiles dating back to the turn of the 20th century.

 

The Frick Art Museum

Designed by Pittsburgh architects Pratt, Schafer & Slowik, the Italian Renaissance-style Frick Art Museum was built by founder Helen Clay Frick to house her collection of fine and decorative arts, as well as paintings, sculpture and porcelains that she had inherited from her father. Strengths of the collection include French 18th-century painting and decorative arts, early Italian Renaissance painting, Renaissance and Baroque bronzes, and extraordinary Chinese porcelains.

 

Gateway Clipper Captain's Dinner Cruise

Sail aboard the Gateway Clipper for an evening of dining, music, and stunning skyline views! Enjoy a delicious dinner buffet as you cruise Pittsburgh’s three rivers, complete with DJ entertainment, light narration, and the sparkling cityscape as your backdrop.

 

Oakmont Bakery

Founded in 1988 as the town’s only full-service bakery, Oakmont Bakery has grown from a modest 1,200-square-foot shop into one of the largest retail bakeries in America, now spanning over 12,500 square feet. Family-owned and beloved for its incredible selection of pastries, breads, cookies, and custom cakes, Oakmont Bakery has become a Pittsburgh icon.

 

Meal Information:

 

Dinner on day one is included at the Grand Concourse. Choices are:

Sirloin Steak: Grilled, warm bleu cheese butter

Bronzed Salmon: Mango Salsa & Sriracha Glaze

Lemon Chicken: Mushrooms & artichokes with lemon butter

Seasonal Vegetable Ravioli: Provencale tomato cream, parmesan, basil chiffonade

Dinner is served with Martha's Vineyard Salad (bleu cheese, red onion, pine nuts, maple raspberry vinaigrette), and bread & butter. New York Style Cheesecake is included for dessert, with coffee, tea, and iced tea.

 

Dinner on day three is included aboard the Gateway Clipper River Cruise

Dinner will be served buffet-style and features striploin topped with caramelized onion demi-glace, Tuscan chicken with tomatoes, spinach, artichoke, onions, and garlic in a light white wine cream sauce; gnocchi potato dumplings tossed in a brown butter, roasted tomato, and sage sauce; whipped potatoes; seasonal vegetables; candied baby carrots; and a garden salad with accoutrements, served with buttermilk ranch and Italian vinaigrette. Rolls and butter, dessert, coffee, and hot tea are included. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.

 

Menus are subject to change.

 

Need to Know:

• Gateway Clipper Captain's Dinner Cruise: Boat is cashless. Credit/Debit cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay accepted.

• The Frick: Food, drinks (including water), gum, large backpacks/bags, and writing utensils other than pencils are not allowed in the museum.

• Every Starr trip includes deluxe round-trip motorcoach transportation from one or more of our departure locations.

• A Starr Tour Director will accompany you on this trip.

• Baggage handling at hotels is included.

 

Accessibility:

• Duquesne Incline: Passengers are dropped off at the upper station. There are two steps into the building, or a ramp is available. Wheelchairs cannot be accommodated on the incline cars, and there are no public restrooms.

• Gateway Clipper Captain's Dinner Cruise: Boat is wheelchair accessible; however, there are stairs to access the second and third deck.

• Starr has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

DoubleTree Pittsburgh-Green Tree (Pittsburgh, PA)

 

The hotel is conveniently located just 3 miles from downtown. The hotel features a restaurant/lounge, indoor and outdoor pools, and a fitness room. Guest rooms include a coffee maker, mini-fridge, hair dryer, and iron/board.