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The American Civil War Holiday by Air 9 Days - 5% Discount Washington, Gettysburg, Antietam, Harper’s Ferry, Appomattox, Petersburg, Richmond…… ……….The years 1861 to 1865 saw America torn between allegiances in the deadliest war in the history of the country. Eleven southern states broke away from the US federal government (the Union) to form the Confederacy. The conflict between the two groups of states - the Civil War - ended slavery and restored the Union, at a monumental cost of over half a million deaths |
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| The American Civil War - Itinerary |
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1: Join the flight to Washington DC. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a two-night stay. |
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2: Washington DC (included) This morning we take a half-day city tour by coach. We begin the tour with an introduction to Civil War history at the Museum of American History. Spend the afternoon at leisure to explore additional museums, such as the Natural History Museum, or the International Spy Museum. |
DAY 3: Gettysburg (included) We travel this morning to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania for a tour of the famous battlefield. The Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863 is often quoted as the Civil War’s turning point and resulted in the Confederates, under General Robert E Lee, retreating back to Virginia after their attempted second invasion into Union territory. Abraham Lincoln, in November of the same year, delivered his famous Gettysburg Address here at the dedication ceremony for the Gettysburg National Cemetery. In the evening, join our included “Ghosts of Gettysburg” Tour. Stay overnight in Gettysburg. |
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4: Antietam Battlefield and Harper’s Ferry (included) We visit the battlefield of Antietam (admission included), the bloodiest one-day battle in US history where Lee’s invasion of Maryland was ended. Onwards to Harper’s Ferry, where in 1859 John Brown led his famous party of 21 men and secured the federal armoury; the slave uprising was to precipitate the onset of the Civil War. Overnight in Harper’s Ferry. |
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5: Lynchburg,
Virginia (included) We travel to Lynchburg, an important central transportation centre for the Confederacy army as well as having a large hospital for Confederate soldiers, and scene of the Battle of Lynchburg in 1864. We take a tour of the town before spending an overnight here. |
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6: Appomattox,
Petersburg and Richmond (included)
We travel first to Appomattox, where in 1865 General Lee surrendered to Lt. General Ulysses S Grant, which signalled the end of the Southern States’ attempt to create a separate nation. The surrender set the stage for the emergence of an expanded and more powerful Federal Government and the end of the war led directly to the adoption of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the Constitution – ending slavery, providing citizenship and male suffrage. We visit the Museum of the Confederacy and then on to the Petersburg Battlefield (admission included), where the Union Army held the Confederates in a 292-day siege, the longest in American warfare. Travel on to nearby Richmond for an overnight stay. |
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7: Washington
DC (included) Arlington Cemetery (optional) We take the return journey to Washington, arriving late morning. Spend the afternoon in the capital or perhaps join our optional excursion to Arlington Cemetery with its world-famous Tomb of the Unknowns. Overnight in Washington. |
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8/9: Free time in Washington before transferring to the airport for the return overnight flight home. |
| Your Hotels |
All hotels are of a minimum European 3-star standard and have a restaurant or bar on site or nearby. All rooms are en suite and have T.V., telephone and air-conditioning. • Four Points Sheraton Downtown or similar, Washington (nights 1, 2 and 7) • 1863 Inn of Gettysburg or similar, Gettysburg (night 3) • Quality Inn Harper’s Ferry or similar, Harper’s Ferry (night 4) • Hampton Inn or similar, Lynchburg (night 5) • Best Western Executive Hotel or similar, Richmond (night 6) Please note: due to local laws at least one person in each room booked must be 21 years of age or over. |
| Flights |
| Flights are with Virgin Atlantic or British Airways from London Heathrow to Washington. Regional connections available from a supplement of £115. All prices are subject to availability. Flight supplements may apply. Call for more details of flight prices/times. |
| Departure Dates & Prices 2010 Tour ref K9ACV | ||
Fully escorted in the USA by a Specialist Historical Guide Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary 7 nights’ accommodation sharing a twin room on a room-only basis Return scheduled flights from London to Washington Airport taxes Airport transfers in the USA Air-conditioned coach travel Hotel porterage for 1 bag per person
Please Note: Entrance fees to museums and places of interest are at extra cost |
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Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480 |
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£1299 £1235 |
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| Prices are per person, based on two sharing a twin room. Extras: all meals; optional excursions; admission to places of interest except those mentioned as included; gratuities; single room supplement £425; travel insurance from £65; regional flight supplements | ||