NORTH AMERICA
Traveling Well Includes… • Insider stories about the Civil War during filmed narratives by filmmaker Ken Burns
• Hear stories of the thousands of African Americans who served in the Civil War • See America’s founding documents & hunt for traces of history at the National Archives • Visit Gettysburg National Military Park, site of the Civil War’s most famous battle • Visit Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House & meet a Founding Father • See George Washington’s Mt. Vernon estate & learn about his life’s accomplishments • Kayak, canoe or bicycle along the Potomac River & visit the International Spy Museum • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted • 14 meals, gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides & drivers, service charges, taxes & porterage
4. FROM MT. VERNON TO OUTER SPACE George Washington lived the life of an 18th-century Virginia gentleman farmer at his Mount Vernon estate before and after serving as the first U.S. president. On today’s visit, you’ll go inside his family home and learn the story of his life and accomplishments. Afterward, a drive brings you to Washington, DC, to visit the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Here you can peruse the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft in the world, with hundreds of artifacts like engines, rockets and spacesuits, plus the Wright brothers’ original 1903 Flyer. You’ll learn about the “race to space,” the art of jet planes, how helicopters are able to fly, and much more. Meals BLD
5. CIVIL WAR & ARCHIVE TREASURES At the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum, you’ll meet an expert who tells the story of the African Americans who served in the war, contributing significantly to their own eventual freedom, and discover the story of a real soldier who lived through the time, using the museum’s vast online resources. You’ll see the Spirit of Freedom sculpture, inscribed with the names of over 200,000 individuals who served in African American units during the Civil War, and visit the Martin Luther King Memorial. Afterward, a guided city tour provides views of the White House, Capitol, National Mall and the Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln monuments. Next up is an opportunity to learn about the Founding Documents of the U.S. from an insider at the National Archives, followed by a treasure hunt in the Public Vaults. Join your fellow travel companions on a hunt for maps, photos and documents from America’s past. Meals BL
6. POTOMAC FUN & A SPY’S LIFE Get a different perspective on Washington, DC as you travel along the waters of the Potomac River by kayak* or canoe,* or bicycle* along a paved trail that includes views of Georgetown. The afternoon is yours to spend as you wish before a special experience at the International Spy Museum, where you’ll learn what it feels like to be a spy. A farewell reception and dinner follows, right in the heart of the museum. Meals BD
Call your travel agent or Tauck Bridges at 877-519-1035
7. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Washington, DC. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Mayflower® Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport or Washington Dulles International Airport. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in. Meals B
7 DAYS FROM $2,725 PLUS AIRFARE (6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners)
BEGINS PHILADELPHIA Jun 14, 21 Jul 12 Aug 2
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PRICE PER PERSON Double $2990 Triple $2798 Quadruple $2725 Single $3564
Children 12 and under Discount $200 Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult; exceptions may be granted under certain circumstances with parental consent. Quad accommodations are not available for four adults. Triples and quads are usually a two-bedded room. Rollaway cots are not readily available.
Gratuities to Tauck Director, drivers & local guides are included. Airfare is additional. Recommended age: 8+
Your family’s comfort is important to us. Ask about booking an additional hotel night before or after your journey and our Guest Protection Product.
Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day-by-day descriptions, participation is at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.
FINE HOTELS / GREAT LOCATIONS Night 1,2 FOUR SEASONS HOTEL PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, PA Night 3 WYNDHAM GETTYSBURG
Night 4-6 THE MAYFLOWER® RENAISSANCE WASHINGTON, DC HOTEL
Gettysburg, PA Washington, DC
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