Travel through the picturesque countryside to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a town steeped in history. Spend a day devoted to a tour of the town and its historic battlefield.
Receive an introduction to life as a soldier during the Civil War, at the Farnsworth House.You will have a hands-on soldier experience in an encampment as you prepare for a day of battle. Follow a soldier to the attic of Farnsworth House for a sharpshooter's view of Cemetery Hill, while also seeing relics from the battlefield.
Visit Gettysburg's new Visitor Center. View the 22-minute introductory film, narrated by Morgan Freeman, and visit the cyclorama, a unique experience featuring a 360-degree painting of the battle's third day, narrated by Marcia Gay Harden. The Visitor Center also has a comprehensive museum that explores the time leading up to the battle of Gettysburg, the battle itself, and the long-lasting effects on the town of Gettysburg long after the war concluded in 1865.
The trip concludes with a comprehensive, two-hour tour of the Gettysburg battlefield. Led by award-winning guides, the tour covers every breathtaking moment of the historic battle!
Inclusion
Admissions.
Exclusion
Hotel Pick-ups are NOT Available; Lunch; Optional Gratuities.
Hours of operation
Available: Monday, Thursday, Saturday (March 16 - September 7, 2015); Thursday, Saturday (September 10 - November 7, 2015); Tour Departs at 8:00am.
No Tour departures on the 4th of July.
Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of scheduled departure time.
Duration
Approximately 10.5 hours.
Location
Departure point: Gray Line Terminal at Union Station (bus level). Once inside Union Station, proceed up the escalators and stairs to reach the outside upper level. The Gray Line Kiosk is located here.
Location
Departure point: Gray Line Terminal at Union Station (bus level). Once inside Union Station, proceed up the escalators and stairs to reach the outside upper level. The Gray Line Kiosk is located here.
Policies
Guests MUST have your voucher to exchange for tickets to board your tour.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
Highlights / General details
Travel through the picturesque countryside to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a town steeped in history. Spend a day devoted to a tour of the town and its historic battlefield.
Receive an introduction to life as a soldier during the Civil War, at the Farnsworth House.You will have a hands-on soldier experience in an encampment as you prepare for a day of battle. Follow a soldier to the attic of Farnsworth House for a sharpshooter's view of Cemetery Hill, while also seeing relics from the battlefield.
Visit Gettysburg's new Visitor Center. View the 22-minute introductory film, narrated by Morgan Freeman, and visit the cyclorama, a unique experience featuring a 360-degree painting of the battle's third day, narrated by Marcia Gay Harden. The Visitor Center also has a comprehensive museum that explores the time leading up to the battle of Gettysburg, the battle itself, and the long-lasting effects on the town of Gettysburg long after the war concluded in 1865.
The trip concludes with a comprehensive, two-hour tour of the Gettysburg battlefield. Led by award-winning guides, the tour covers every breathtaking moment of the historic battle!
Inclusion
Admissions.
Exclusion
Hotel Pick-ups are NOT Available; Lunch; Optional Gratuities.
Hours of operation
Available: Monday, Thursday, Saturday (March 16 - September 7, 2015); Thursday, Saturday (September 10 - November 7, 2015); Tour Departs at 8:00am. No Tour departures on the 4th of July. Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of scheduled departure time.
Duration
Approximately 10.5 hours.
Location Departure point: Gray Line Terminal at Union Station (bus level). Once inside Union Station, proceed up the escalators and stairs to reach the outside upper level. The Gray Line Kiosk is located here.
Location
Departure point: Gray Line Terminal at Union Station (bus level). Once inside Union Station, proceed up the escalators and stairs to reach the outside upper level. The Gray Line Kiosk is located here.
Policies Guests MUST have your voucher to exchange for tickets to board your tour. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
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Wasghinton D.C. Washington District of Columbia 20781, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
18008621400
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