About the tour: The American Civil War

Travel back more than 150 years in American history to the American Civil War, the war between the States, which raged from 1861 to 1865. After flying into the US we follow a series of tours following the key battles in the Eastern Theatre and visit iconic locations such as Gettysburg, Antietam and Bull Run.

Tour Includes

7 nights hotel on a room-only basis
Return flights to Washington D.C. with one checked-in suitcase
Fully escorted in the USA by a Specialist Historical Guide
Airport transfers in the USA
Hotel porterage (1 bag per person - air tour only)

9 days from £2449 pp

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Tour Itinerary

FAQs about the itinerary

Do I have to do the excursions?

Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.

Will I receive a more detailed itinerary before I travel?

Yes, you will receive one with your Travel Documents, which are sent 7-10 days before departure.

Do you take children on your European Tours?

We believe that our holidays may not be suitable for children under 8 years old (except for Disneyland Paris bookings) however, we will consider individual requests on application. Customers aged 18 and under at the time of travel must be accompanied by an adult, parent or guardian aged over 18 years old.

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Fly & Tour
Join at Hotel

Day 1

Fly to Washington D.C. where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a two-night stay.

Day 2 - Washington D.C.

This morning we take an included 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.

Washington DC

Included Highlights

Musuem of American History
Washington DC

Day 3 - Gettysburg

We travel to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania this morning for a tour of the well-known 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 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.

Gettysburg

Included Highlights

Gettysburg
Gettysburg National Cemetery

Day 4 - Antietam Battlefield & Harper’s Ferry

Included visit to the battlefield of Antietam (admission included), the bloodiest one-day battle in American 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.

Antietam Battlefield

Included Highlights

Antietam Battlefield
Harper's Ferry

Day 5 - Lynchburg, Virginia

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 a night here.

Lynchburg

Included Highlights

Lynchburg

Day 6 - Appomattox, Petersburg & Richmond

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 American Civil War Museum 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 to nearby Richmond for an overnight stay.

Petersburg

Included Highlights

Appomattox
American Civil War Museum
Petersburg

Day 7 - Arlington Cemetery

We return to Washington for an overnight stay, arriving late morning. Spend the afternoon in the capital or join our included visit to Arlington National Cemetery. Designated a military cemetery on June 15 1864, veterans and military casualties from every one of the nation’s wars since the American Civil War are interred in the cemetery. During the guided visit you will see many of Arlington’s famous memorials, including the Eternal Flame of the Kennedy grave, and the world-famous Tomb of the Unknowns.

Arlington Cemetery

Included Highlights

Arlington Cemetery

Day 8

Today we head to Manassas/Bull Run, where two battles took place, before transferring to the airport for the return overnight flight home.

Manassas

Included Highlights

Manassas

Day 9

Arrive in the U.K.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Visa/ESTA is required prior to travelling, please visit the ESTA Web site for more details. Applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel, however, it is recommended that applications are submitted no less than 72 hours prior to travel.

Travel Insurance from £83.00 (9 days) (includes insurance premium tax, prices per person). Single Room Supplement from £569.00 (9 days).

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