For history class a civil war student travel tour is the perfect plan. Educators and parents alike will delight in the lessons that students get from civil war student travel tours. Civil war student travel groups can include a wide variety of options. With such varied options it is essential to work with Fantastic Tours to put together a completely customized civil war student travel tour that meets all the needs of your group. Depending on age, educational level, and interest Fantastic Tours has the experience and knowledge to hand select each element of the civil war history to develop an educationally engaging tour for all civil war student travel tours. Read below for great itinerary options.
Gettysburg Battlefield Tour - One-Day Tour
For a one-day civil war student travel tour through Gettysburg, Fantastic Tours will start out your visit at the visitor center. Here student groups will enjoy an introductory film as well as hands on exhibits to learn more about the civil war at Gettysburg. From here, civil war student travel tour groups will accompany their licensed guide for a tour of the Shriver House. This civil war home tells an amazing story of how citizens were impacted by the war in their town. A Civil War Museum is also available with outstanding time period dioramas and the Battlefield Theater. Workshops are another great opportunity for students to explore the different facets of the civil war time. A buffet dinner at General Pickets will wrap up this education filled and fun packed day.
Gettysburg Tour - 2-Day Tour
Civil war student travel tour groups with two days to explore will start out at the new Gettysburg National Park Military Visitors Center. Here students will see the newly renovated Cyclorama of Pickett's Charge and view "A New Birth of Freedom", an introductory film to get all students thinking about the times of the civil war days. After learning from the hands-on exhibits civil war student travel tours will experience the time period through dioramas at the Civil War Museum. Students will have an eye-opening experience as they break into small groups to explore the life of a soldier. As a token of a great day all students on the civil war student travel tour will receive a civil war hat (kepi). The day will round out with dinner at a Historic Inn and then off to a spooky Ghost Tour before resting up for tomorrow.
Day two of this civil war student travel tour will start off with a deluxe continental breakfast before heading out to the Double Screen Theater for a "Fields of Freedom" viewing. Then it's time to check out the battlefield and experience the Battle of Gettysburg. After a buffet lunch students will revel in the opportunity to meet with a special guest, Mr. Abe Lincoln himself.
Gettysburg & Philadelphia Three-Day Tour
For those civil war student travel tour groups with 3 days, Philadelphia will be added in the mix to fully experience the civil war times. Day one will kick off with a tour of the new Gettysburg National Park Military Visitors Center. Here students will see the newly renovated Cyclorama of Pickett's Charge and view "A New Birth of Freedom", an introductory film to get all students thinking about the times of the civil war days. After learning from the hands-on exhibits civil war student travel tours will experience the time period through dioramas at the Civil War Museum. Students will have an eye-opening experience as they break into small groups to explore the life of a soldier. As a token of a great day all students on the civil war student travel tour will receive a civil war hat (kepi). The day will round out with dinner at a Historic Inn and then off to a spooky Ghost Tour before resting up for tomorrow.
Day two will commence after a deluxe breakfast at the Shriver House where students will hear about the lives of citizens and how they got through the horrific battle in their town. Then it is story time with a walking tour of the town accompanied by a local storyteller to educate and entertain the group. Lunch will be a delight with a special appearance from Abe Lincoln and then it is off to a viewing of "Fields of Freedom" at the Double Screen Theater. Then civil war student travel tours will meet up with battlefield guides for an escorted tour of Pickets Charge and the Gettysburg National Cemetery. Dinner will be full of fun and sports at the All Star Sports Facility.
Day three of this exciting civil war student travel excursion will start with breakfast and then it is off to Philadelphia. Lunch at the Bourse Food Court will be followed with an exploration of the National Constitution Museum with many hands-on activities. Then it is off to ride the ducks on a land and sea vehicle that will take the group through Historic Philadelphia. After a visit to the Liberty Bell it will be time to head for home.
Richmond, The Capital Of The Confederacy - Three-Day Tour
Day one of this exciting civil war travel tour adventure will start with a Deluxe Motor Coach trip to Richmond, VA. Lunch will be enjoyed en route and we will meet up with a local guide upon arrival. Then it is off to discover Richmond and the civil war with a driving tour that includes stops at the state capitol, National Park Service Tredegar, the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, and a drive out Monument Avenue. After this comprehensive look at the unique role of Richmond as the Capital of the Confederacy student groups will enjoy dinner and an evening activity.
Day two of this civil war student travel tour the group will head to Petersburg after breakfast. The day will include an exploration of the National Park Battlefield at Petersburg and Pamplin Historic Park where students will enjoy a variety of hands-on activities.
Day three will encompass an adventure to the Explore Museum; White House of the Confederacy guided tour and a workshop "The Common Soldier". Civil war student travel tours will also experience a walking tour of Hollywood Cemetery where 18,000 confederate soldiers and 25 general are resting. After lunch it will be time to say goodbye to the civil war times and hello to a trip home.
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Meet your Deluxe Motor coach and depart for Gettysburg, PA early in the morning.
Arrive in Gettysburg and meet your Tour Director.
We will visit the new Gettysburg National Park Military Visitors Center and see the newly renovated Cyclorama of Pickett's Charge plus an introductory film "A New Birth of Freedom”, and many Hands-on museum exhibits on Gettysburg.
Next explore the American Civil War Museum and get a background of the time period through dioramas.
We then will break up into small groups of about 25 and experience the life a Civil War Soldier. All participants will receive a Civil War Hat (Kepi).
Time to check into our hotel and get ready for an exciting evening.
Dinner will be at a Historic Inn.
Try not to get too scared on our next activity - a spooky Ghost Tour!
Off to the hotel to retire after a long exciting day. Security guard will be on duty.
Deluxe continental breakfast in your hotel followed by checkout.
Our first stop will be at the Shriver House to hear about how the citizens of Gettysburg survived during this horrific battle in their town.
We will than walk through the town with a local story teller about the times.
A big buffet lunch will follow with a special guest, Abe Lincoln. You will have an opportunity to interact with Mr. Lincoln.
After lunch we will go to the new Double Screen Theater for "Fields of Freedom" show.
Next we meet our Battlefield guides who will escort us on an exciting experience of the Battle of Gettysburg which will include walking Pickets Charge and the Gettysburg National Cemetery.
Depart for home.
Meet your Deluxe Motor coach and depart for Gettysburg, PA early in the morning.
Arrive in Gettysburg and meet your Tour Director.
We will visit the new Gettysburg National Park Military Visitors Center and see the newly renovated Cyclorama of Pickett's Charge plus an introductory film "A New Birth of Freedom”, and many Hands-on museum exhibits on Gettysburg.
Next explore the American Civil War Museum and get a background of the time period through dioramas.
We then will break up into small groups of about 25 and experience the life a Civil War Soldier. All participants will receive a Civil War Hat (Kepi).
Time to check into our hotel and get ready for an exciting evening.
Dinner will be at a Historic Inn.
Try not to get too scared on our next activity - a spooky Ghost Tour!
Off to the hotel to retire after a long exciting day. Security guard will be on duty.
Deluxe continental breakfast in your hotel to start your day.
Our first stop will be at the Shriver House to hear about how the citizens of Gettysburg survived during this horrific battle in their town.
We will than walk through the town with a local story teller about the times.
A big buffet lunch will follow with a special guest, Abe Lincoln. You will have an opportunity to interact with Mr. Lincoln.
After lunch we will go to the new Double Screen Theater for "Fields of Freedom" show.
Next we meet our Battlefield guides who will escort us on an exciting experience of the Battle of Gettysburg which will include walking Pickets Charge and the Gettysburg National Cemetery.
In the evening we will have dinner in the All Star Sports facility and than enjoy a fun filled evening there.
Return to Hotel with Security.
Deluxe continental breakfast in your hotel to start your day.
Check out of your hotel.
Travel to Antietam, MD where the bloodiest battle of the Civil War took place (23,000 killed including 6 generals) in 1862.
Meet your local Battlefield guide who will tell you the story of this famous battle.
Next we will go to Harpers Ferry and have lunch. Visit the National Park and town. This is the site of John Brown’s Raid (1859) on the US Armory and the site of Civil War Battles.
Time to browse some shops in town before traveling home
Meet your Deluxe Motor coach and depart for Gettysburg, PA early in the morning.
Arrive in Gettysburg and meet your Tour Director for touring with a focus on Black History.
We will visit the new Gettysburg National Park Military Visitors Center and see the newly renovated Cyclorama of Pickett's Charge plus an introductory film "A New Birth of Freedom”, and many Hands-on museum exhibits on Gettysburg.
Next explore the American Civil War Museum and get a background of the time period through dioramas.
We then will break up into small groups of about 25 and experience the life a Civil War Soldier. All participants will receive a Civil War Hat (Kepi).
Time to check into our hotel and get ready for an exciting evening.
Dinner will be at a Historic Inn.
Try not to get too scared on our next activity - a spooky Ghost Tour!
Off to the hotel to retire after a long exciting day. Security guard will be on duty.
Deluxe continental breakfast in your hotel to start your day.
Our first stop will be at the Shriver House to hear about how the citizens of Gettysburg survived during this horrific battle in their town.
We will than walk through the town with a local story teller about the times.
A big buffet lunch will follow with a special guest, Abe Lincoln. You will have an opportunity to interact with Mr. Lincoln.
After lunch we will go to the new Double Screen Theater for "Fields of Freedom" show.
Next we meet our Battlefield guides who will escort us on an exciting experience of the Battle of Gettysburg which will include walking Pickets Charge and the Gettysburg National Cemetery.
In the evening we will have dinner in the All Star Sports facility and than enjoy a fun filled evening there.
Return to Hotel with Security.
Deluxe continental breakfast in your hotel to start your day.
Check out of your hotel.
Travel to Westchester, PA and meet your local guide to begin exploring the Underground Railroad.
Upon arriving in Chester County meet your Step On Guide and follow the "trackless trail" that helped slaves escape to freedom.
Visit the Birmingham Meeting, Cemetery and enjoy the "Living History with Harriet Tubman".
Time will be allocated for lunch during touring (group expense).
Depart for home at the completion of the tour
Meet your Deluxe Motor coach and depart for Gettysburg, PA early in the morning.
Arrive in Gettysburg and meet your Tour Director.
We will visit the new Gettysburg National Park Military Visitors Center and see the newly renovated Cyclorama of Pickett's Charge plus an introductory film "A New Birth of Freedom”, and many Hands-on museum exhibits on Gettysburg.
Next explore the American Civil War Museum and get a background of the time period through dioramas.
We then will break up into small groups of about 25 and experience the life a Civil War Soldier. All participants will receive a Civil War Hat (Kepi).
Time to check into our hotel and get ready for an exciting evening.
Dinner will be at a Historic Inn.
Try not to get too scared on our next activity - a spooky Ghost Tour!
Off to the hotel to retire after a long exciting day. Security guard will be on duty.
Deluxe continental breakfast in your hotel to start your day.
Our first stop will be at the Shriver House to hear about how the citizens of Gettysburg survived during this horrific battle in their town.
We will than walk through the town with a local story teller about the times.
A big buffet lunch will follow with a special guest, Abe Lincoln. You will have an opportunity to interact with Mr. Lincoln.
After lunch we will go to the new Double Screen Theater for "Fields of Freedom" show.
Next we meet our Battlefield guides who will escort us on an exciting experience of the Battle of Gettysburg which will include walking Pickets Charge and the Gettysburg National Cemetery.
In the evening we will have dinner in the All Star Sports facility and than enjoy a fun filled evening there.
Return to Hotel with Security.
Deluxe continental breakfast in your hotel to start your day.
Check out of your hotel.
Travel to Washington D.C. and meet your local guide to begin exploring or Nation's Capital.
Highlights to include the Lincoln, Jefferson, FDR, Korean, Vietnam, and World War II Memorials as time permits.
Time is allocated during the day for lunch (at group expense).
You will spend the afternoon touring Arlington National Cemetery, including the Arlington Tram.
Following Arlington, you will depart for home with an optional fast food stop enroute (at group expense).
Meet your Deluxe Motor coach and depart for Gettysburg, PA early in the morning.
Arrive in Gettysburg and meet your Tour Director.
We will visit the new Gettysburg National Park Military Visitors Center and see the newly renovated Cyclorama of Pickett's Charge plus an introductory film "A New Birth of Freedom”, and many Hands-on museum exhibits on Gettysburg.
Next explore the American Civil War Museum and get a background of the time period through dioramas.
We then will break up into small groups of about 25 and experience the life a Civil War Soldier. All participants will receive a Civil War Hat (Kepi).
Time to check into our hotel and get ready for an exciting evening.
Dinner will be at a Historic Inn.
Try not to get too scared on our next activity - a spooky Ghost Tour!
Off to the hotel to retire after a long exciting day. Security guard will be on duty.
Deluxe continental breakfast in your hotel to start your day.
Our first stop will be at the Shriver House to hear about how the citizens of Gettysburg survived during this horrific battle in their town.
We will than walk through the town with a local story teller about the times.
A big buffet lunch will follow with a special guest, Abe Lincoln. You will have an opportunity to interact with Mr. Lincoln.
After lunch we will go to the new Double Screen Theater for "Fields of Freedom" show.
Next we meet our Battlefield guides who will escort us on an exciting experience of the Battle of Gettysburg which will include walking Pickets Charge and the Gettysburg National Cemetery.
In the evening we will have dinner in the All Star Sports facility and than enjoy a fun filled evening there.
Return to Hotel with Security.
Deluxe continental breakfast in your hotel to start your day.
Check out of your hotel.
Travel to Lancaster, PA and Amish Country –Tour, Dairy Farm.
Spend a day and night living as an Amish Teen. **EXPAND THIS ITINERARY.
Meet your Deluxe Motor coach and depart for Gettysburg, PA early in the morning.
Arrive in Gettysburg and meet your Tour Director.
We will visit the new Gettysburg National Park Military Visitors Center and see the newly renovated Cyclorama of Pickett's Charge plus an introductory film "A New Birth of Freedom”, and many Hands-on museum exhibits on Gettysburg.
Next explore the American Civil War Museum and get a background of the time period through dioramas.
We then will break up into small groups of about 25 and experience the life a Civil War Soldier. All participants will receive a Civil War Hat (Kepi).
Time to check into our hotel and get ready for an exciting evening.
Dinner will be at a Historic Inn.
Try not to get too scared on our next activity - a spooky Ghost Tour!
Off to the hotel to retire after a long exciting day. Security guard will be on duty.
Deluxe continental breakfast in your hotel to start your day.
Our first stop will be at the Shriver House to hear about how the citizens of Gettysburg survived during this horrific battle in their town.
We will than walk through the town with a local story teller about the times.
A big buffet lunch will follow with a special guest, Abe Lincoln. You will have an opportunity to interact with Mr. Lincoln.
After lunch we will go to the new Double Screen Theater for "Fields of Freedom" show.
Next we meet our Battlefield guides who will escort us on an exciting experience of the Battle of Gettysburg which will include walking Pickets Charge and the Gettysburg National Cemetery.
In the evening we will have dinner in the All Star Sports facility and than enjoy a fun filled evening there.
Return to Hotel with Security.
Deluxe continental breakfast in your hotel to start your day.
Check out of your hotel.
Travel to Hershey, PA - The Sweetest Place on Earth.
Spend the morning learning how Hershey's famous chocolates are made at Chocolate World.
Enjoy the many thrills that Hershey Park has to offer. Lunch in the park is included.
Depart for home
Meet your Deluxe Motor coach and depart for Gettysburg, PA early in the morning.
Arrive in Gettysburg and meet your Tour Director.
We will visit the new Gettysburg National Park Military Visitors Center and see the newly renovated Cyclorama of Pickett's Charge plus an introductory film "A New Birth of Freedom”, and many Hands-on museum exhibits on Gettysburg.
Next explore the American Civil War Museum and get a background of the time period through dioramas.
We then will break up into small groups of about 25 and experience the life a Civil War Soldier. All participants will receive a Civil War Hat (Kepi).
Time to check into our hotel and get ready for an exciting evening.
Dinner will be at a Historic Inn.
Try not to get too scared on our next activity - a spooky Ghost Tour!
Off to the hotel to retire after a long exciting day. Security guard will be on duty.
Deluxe continental breakfast in your hotel to start your day.
Our first stop will be at the Shriver House to hear about how the citizens of Gettysburg survived during this horrific battle in their town.
We will than walk through the town with a local story teller about the times.
A big buffet lunch will follow with a special guest, Abe Lincoln. You will have an opportunity to interact with Mr. Lincoln.
After lunch we will go to the new Double Screen Theater for "Fields of Freedom" show.
Next we meet our Battlefield guides who will escort us on an exciting experience of the Battle of Gettysburg which will include walking Pickets Charge and the Gettysburg National Cemetery.
In the evening we will have dinner in the All Star Sports facility and than enjoy a fun filled evening there.
Return to Hotel with Security.
Deluxe continental breakfast in your hotel to start your day.
Check out of your hotel.
Travel to Philadelphia, PA - birthplace of our Nation's independence.
Upon arriving in Philadelphia you will meet your local guide and visit the National Constitution Center.
Lunch on your own.
Ride the Ducks for a tour of Philadelphia on land and sea.
Tour the historic district on foot as the time permits, visit Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, Franklin Court, Franklin's Gravesite, Carpenter's Hall and Elfreth's Alley.
Depart for home
Meet your Deluxe Motor coach and tour Director and depart for Richmond, VA early in the morning.
Meet your Local Guide and discover Richmond and the Civil War with a driving tour and stops at the State Capitol and National Park Service Tredegar or the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, as well as a drive out Monument Ave. This will provide a comprehensive look at the unique role Richmond played as the Capital of the Confederacy.
Dinner and evening activity.
Check into hotel with hotel security.
Deluxe continental Breakfast in Hotel and checkout.
Depart for day in Petersburg. Explore National Park Battlefield at Petersburg with local guide.
Experience Pamplin Historic Park with a variety of Hands-on activity workshops: “Soldiers Life”, “Plantation Life”, “Battles”, and “Civil War – Why they Fought” Box lunch at park.
Depart for home.
Meet your Deluxe Motor coach and tour Director and depart for Richmond, VA early in the morning.
Meet your Local Guide and discover Richmond and the Civil War with a driving tour and stops at the State Capitol and National Park Service Tredegar or the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, as well as a drive out Monument Ave. This will provide a comprehensive look at the unique role Richmond played as the Capital of the Confederacy.
Dinner and evening activity.
Check into hotel with hotel security.
Deluxe continental Breakfast in Hotel and checkout.
Depart for day in Petersburg. Explore National Park Battlefield at Petersburg with local guide.
Experience Pamplin Historic Park with a variety of Hands-on activity workshops: “Soldiers Life”, “Plantation Life”, “Battles”, and “Civil War – Why they Fought” Box lunch at park.
Dinner in Richmond followed by an evening activity.
Return to hotel.
Deluxe continental breakfast in your hotel to start your day.
Check out of Hotel.
Explore Museum and White House of the Confederacy with hands on workshop “The Common Soldier”, audio tour of museum, and guided tour of White House.
Abbreviated walking tour of Hollywood Cemetery focusing on its Civil War history where 18,000 Confederate Soldiers and 25 generals including Jefferson Davis, J.E.B. Stuart and, George Pickett are resting. Presidents James Monroe and John Tyler are also resting here in this beautiful Garden style cemetery with winding paths and rolling hills along side of the James River.
Lunch and depart for home.
Meet your Deluxe Motor coach and tour Director and depart for Richmond, VA early in the morning.
Meet your Local Guide and discover Richmond and the Civil War with a driving tour and stops at the State Capitol and National Park Service Tredegar or the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, as well as a drive out Monument Ave. This will provide a comprehensive look at the unique role Richmond played as the Capital of the Confederacy.
Dinner and evening activity.
Check into hotel with hotel security.
Deluxe continental Breakfast in Hotel and checkout.
Depart for day in Petersburg. Explore National Park Battlefield at Petersburg with local guide.
Experience Pamplin Historic Park with a variety of Hands-on activity workshops: “Soldiers Life”, “Plantation Life”, “Battles”, and “Civil War – Why they Fought” Box lunch at park.
Dinner in Richmond followed by an evening activity.
Return to hotel.
Deluxe continental breakfast in your hotel to start your day.
Check out of Hotel.
Upon arrival in Williamsburg take the Colonial Williamsburg guided tour.
Lunch at group expense.
Spend the afternoon in Williamsburg's "Revolutionary City" and take part in a two-hour event that reflects Williamsburg's role in one of America's defining historical periods.
Watch how the Historic Area comes alive. Witness the collapse of the government and join the debate over the newly written Declaration of Independence.
March from the Capitol to the Courthouse as Washington and his troops begin their journey toward Yorktown and victory.
Depart for home.
Meet your Deluxe Motor coach and tour Director and depart for Richmond, VA early in the morning.
Meet your Local Guide and discover Richmond and the Civil War with a driving tour and stops at the State Capitol and National Park Service Tredegar or the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, as well as a drive out Monument Ave. This will provide a comprehensive look at the unique role Richmond played as the Capital of the Confederacy.
Dinner and evening activity.
Check into hotel with hotel security.
Deluxe continental Breakfast in Hotel and checkout.
Depart for day in Petersburg. Explore National Park Battlefield at Petersburg with local guide.
Experience Pamplin Historic Park with a variety of Hands-on activity workshops: “Soldiers Life”, “Plantation Life”, “Battles”, and “Civil War – Why they Fought” Box lunch at park.
Dinner in Richmond followed by an evening activity.
Return to hotel.
Deluxe continental breakfast in your hotel to start your day.
Check out of Hotel.
Explore the early settlement towns of Jamestown and Yorktown. See how early settlers made their way in this new land.
Lunch is included.
Depart for home.
Meet your Deluxe Motor coach and tour Director and depart for Richmond, VA early in the morning.
Meet your Local Guide and discover Richmond and the Civil War with a driving tour and stops at the State Capitol and National Park Service Tredegar or the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, as well as a drive out Monument Ave. This will provide a comprehensive look at the unique role Richmond played as the Capital of the Confederacy.
Dinner and evening activity.
Check into hotel with hotel security.
Deluxe continental Breakfast in Hotel and checkout.
Depart for day in Petersburg. Explore National Park Battlefield at Petersburg with local guide.
Experience Pamplin Historic Park with a variety of Hands-on activity workshops: “Soldiers Life”, “Plantation Life”, “Battles”, and “Civil War – Why they Fought” Box lunch at park.
Dinner in Richmond followed by an evening activity.
Return to hotel.
Deluxe continental breakfast in your hotel to start your day.
Check out of Hotel.
Enjoy the many thrilling rides and attractions at either Busch Gardens or King's Dominion.
Lunch at the park with a voucher.
Depart for home.
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