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PASSENGERS
CAN RELIVE U.S. HISTORY ON AMERICAN ORIENT EXPRESS'
CIVIL WAR-THEMED RAIL JOURNEY
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trip back in time aboard the American Orient Express (AOE) adds historical significance
to a special
Civil War-themed deluxe rail journey through the Old South. The
Civil War themed trips this spring will embark from Washington D.C. traveling
to New Orleans March 22-29 and again April 6-13.
These
eight-day, seven-night journeys take AOE passengers to the hallowed fields where
Union troops battled the Confederacy to preserve our great nation Along the way,
off-train excursions include: a special visit to the Museum of the Confederacy
and Confederate White House, professionally guided tours of Chancellorsville,
Fredericksburg, Fort Sumter, Fort Pulaski,
Vicksburg Military Park and more.
There are also additional tours of
Monticello, Magnolia Plantation, or the
H.L. Hunley preservation facility. While
traveling through the scenic countryside, onboard lecturers, leading authors and
historians provide information and historical perspective to what many consider
to be the single greatest event in United States history. Prices
for this tour begin at $3,190 per person, and includes
accommodations, transportation,
excursions, all meals and entertainment. To book this, or any other AOE rail vacation,
call 1-800-320-4206, or visit www.americanorientexpress.com. |
