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AC-AMERICAS-HISTORIC-EAST---SPECIAL-CIVIL-WAR-DEPARTURE

Tour Code - AC

9 days Washington D.C. to Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC

All inclusive prices starting at: $2139

On the June 28th departure, be a part of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War! Your tour begins in Washington DC with visits to the Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean, and WWII Memorials, a guided tram tour of Arlington National Cemetery, and tours of Ford’s Theater and the Lee Mansion. Stop at George Washington’s Mount Vernon home, and visit Yorktown Historical Battlefield Park, where British troops surrendered during the American Revolution, as well as the historic Jamestown Settlement and Colonial Williamsburg. Tour Thomas Jefferson’s nearby Monticello home and gardens and enjoy stunning natural beauty in Shenandoah National Park before exploring the fascinating Luray Caverns and Harpers Ferry. A major highlight of your tour is two nights in Gettysburg, where you’ll experience a re-enactment of the bloody yet pivotal Civil War battle. On to Valley Forge for an exclusive presentation by one of America’s greatest heroes, Ulysses S. Grant, then see major attractions like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall in Philadelphia, where your tour ends.

 

 Local Favourites include

Exclusive performance by professional historian
Dobbin House Tavern experience
Ulysses S.Grant historical interpreter

Meals

  • Breakfast - 8
  • Lunch - 0
  • Dinner - 4

Standard Features

WASHINGTON DC: Guided sightseeing including Arlington Cemetery tram tour.
MOUNT VERNON: Visit George Washington's home.
YORKTOWN: Visit Yorktown Battlefield.
WILLIAMSBURG: Exclusive performance by professional historian; visit Colonial Williamsburg; Colonial-style dinner.
JAMESTOWN: Visit Jamestown settlement.
RICHMOND: Visit St. John's Church.
CHARLOTTESVILLE: Visit Monticello.
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK: Sightseeing.
HARPERS FERRY: Visit Harpers Ferry National Historic Park.
GETTYSBURG: Visit Gettysburg National Military Park; Dobbin House Tavern experience; Ulysses S. Grant historical interpreter.
VALLEY FORGE: Visit Valley Forge National Historic Park.
PHILADELPHIA: Visit the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall; farewell dinner.
MEALS: Breakfast daily (B), 4 three-course dinners (D) including a farewell dinner in Philadelphia; Washington DC Extension: breakfast daily. (B)
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

AC-AMERICAS-HISTORIC-EAST---SPECIAL-CIVIL-WAR-DEPARTURE

Day by Day

Day Description
1

ARRIVE IN WASHINGTON DC.

Welcome to Washington DC! At 6 pm, meet with your travelling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.

2

WASHINGTON DC.

This morning's sightseeing features many of Washington DC's famous landmarks, including the LINCOLN, VIETNAM, KOREAN, and WORLD WAR II Memorials. Take a guided tram tour of ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, where you'll see the KENNEDY GRAVESITES, the TOMB OF THE UNKNOWNS, and ARLINGTON HOUSE, the Robert E. Lee Memorial. The remainder of the day is free to pursue your favorite interests. Maybe visit the Smithsonian Institute, Georgetown, the National Cathedral, or other prominent monuments and museums. Try our optional dinner tonight at one of Washington's favorite restaurants, followed by an illumination tour of the monuments. (B)

3

WASHINGTON DC-MOUNT VERNON-YORKTOWN-WILLIAMSBURG.

This morning we visit MOUNT VERNON, the restored home of George Washington. Tour the house and gardens, and visit the gravesite. Then, visit YORKTOWN HISTORICAL BATTLEFIELD PARK, where the British surrendered to Washington's troops in 1781, bringing the American Revolution to a successful conclusion. Your evening is free. (B)

4

WILLIAMSBURG. EXCURSION TO JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT.

This morning, enjoy an exclusive PERFORMANCE from Sylvia Tabb-Lee, a professional historian. Visit the nearby JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT for a guided tour to learn about the first permanent English settlement in the New World. Then, enter COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG'S HISTORIC AREA, where costumed villagers add to the authenticity. Stroll down its quaint streets, browse through the historic trade shops, and see the Public Gaol. Also be sure to stop at Raleigh Tavern, the meeting place for Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and other patriots. This evening, enjoy a Colonialstyle dinner at a famous local TAVERN for the chance to engage in a recreated supper experience savored by 18th-century patriots. (B,D)

5

WILLIAMSBURG-RICHMOND-MONTICELLO-SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK.

First stop is Richmond, Virginia's capital and once the capital of the Confederacy. Visit ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, where Patrick Henry proclaimed, "Give me liberty or give me death." Journey to Charlottesville to tour MONTICELLO, Thomas Jefferson's estate with its beautiful gardens and imposing mansion designed by Jefferson himself. Enjoy photo stops and panoramic vistas from Skyline Drive in beautiful SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK, where you will stay for the night. (B,D)

6

SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK-HARPERS FERRY-GETTYSBURG.

Today, follow the route as Lee's army during its invasion of Pennsylvania. In West Virginia, visit HARPERS FERRY, where John Brown and his "army of liberation" staged their fateful raid on a U.S. Arsenal. Continue across Maryland to GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK. Enjoy a tour of Gettysburg and hear your Local Guide vividly recount the Battle of 1863. Also spend some time exploring the newly renovated museum and cyclorama. This evening, enjoy a Colonial-style candlelight dinner at the elegant DOBBIN HOUSE TAVERN, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (B,D)

7

GETTYSBURG

Be part of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. This departure includes a RE-ENACTMENT of the epic Battle of Gettysburg, a visit to LURAY CAVERNS, as well as guided tours of FORD'S THEATRE and LEE MANSION in Washington DC. (B)

8

GETTYSBURG-VALLEY FORGE-PHILADELPHIA

This morning, enjoy an exclusive PRESENTATION by one of America's heroes of the 19th century-Ulysses S. Grant. Then, travel through Lancaster County past Amish farmlands to VALLEY FORGE. Take a tour of the national historic park, the camp where Washington and his troops endured the harsh winter of 1777-1778. See Washington's headquarters, the Grand Parade, and the Washington Memorial Chapel. Continue to Philadelphia, where your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B,D)

9

PHILIDELPHIA

This morning your sightseeing focuses on the important buildings of this historic city, the birthplace of the nation. Major attractions include the LIBERTY BELL and INDEPENDENCE HALL. Continue to the Philadelphia Airport for guests with homebound flights - please schedule flights from the Philadelphia Airport after 1:30 pm. (B)

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Pre/Post Tour City Start Date End Date Single Price Twin Price Triple Price
PRE Tour Washington D.C. 01 Apr 2013 30 Jun 2013 $250 AUD $145 AUD $111 AUD
PRE Tour Washington D.C. 01 Jul 2013 31 Aug 2013 $240 AUD $140 AUD $108 AUD
PRE Tour Washington D.C. 01 Sep 2013 31 Oct 2013 $250 AUD $145 AUD $111 AUD
POST Tour Philadelphia 01 Jan 2013 31 Dec 2013 $164 AUD $99 AUD $73 AUD

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AC-AMERICAS-HISTORIC-EAST---SPECIAL-CIVIL-WAR-DEPARTURE

Tour Code - AC

9 days Washington D.C. to Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC

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Name: Washington DC By Night & Dinner at Tony & Joe's Seafood Place
Prices Starting From $52.00 AUD
Location: Washington DC
Description: The evening begins with dinner, then continues with an illumination tour of several of the most famous memorials including the WWII and Jefferson Memorials, as well as The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Tour last about 2 hours not including dinner.
 
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