Postcard Moments

New York – New Orleans

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: New York to Washington D.C.
Let Freedom Ring! What an incredible beginning! Four fabulous East Coast states, two tantalizing cities, one U.S. military academy, and a coach load of new friends. We’ll pop in on Annapolis, Maryland and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, both lovely and historic, on our way to where it all happens, Washington, D.C. Tonight, your jaw will drop at how beautiful this city is lit up at night during this evening’s orientation tour that includes the White House, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Capitol Building, and the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. (D) Hotel

Days 2-3: Washington DC at Leisure
Phew, so much to do in two days - you can see the White House, Capital Building, Washington Monument, and Library of Congress. There is also plenty of time to visit the Smithsonian museums - the Museum of Natural History, the National Air and Space Museum and the Museum of American History. (1B,1D) Hotel

Day 4: Washington D.C. to Raleigh
Southern Hospitality at its best. We leave Washington D.C on a thoughtful note as we visit the Kennedy gravesites and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery on our way to North Carolina. The people are just so friendly in Raleigh, North Carolina, your home tonight. (B,D) Hotel

Day 5: Raleigh to Savannah
Hi Y’all. Practice your best Southern drawl as you cross the Carolinas today into Georgia. Your road crew will introduce you to the charming city of Savannah and show you the historic squares where “Forest Gump” and “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” were filmed. The nightlife along the riverfront is way too tempting! (B) Hotel

Day 6: Savannah to St. Augustine
You’ll have time to wander the historic squares of Savannah before heading onto, America’s oldest city, St. Augustine, Florida. Your road crew will introduce you to this historic city and you’ll have time to explore the town. (B,D) Hotel

Day 7: St. Augustine to Orlando including Kennedy Space Center
Blast Off! You will have most of the day to explore Kennedy Space Center. Your tour includes the Saturn V rocket, the history of the Apollo moon landing flights and views of the Space Shuttle Launch pads. This afternoon we’ll make our way to Orlando, our home for the next three nights. (B,D) Hotel

Days 8-9: Orlando at leisure
There are plenty of parks to choose from - Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, Sea World, and the Walt Disney World complex including Magic Kingdom, EPCOT Centre, Animal Kingdom, and the Disney - MGM Studios. For nightlife, why not try Disney’s Pleasure Island or Universal’s City Walk. (1B) Hotel

Day 10: Orlando to Pensacola
Life’s a Beach. After two days of fun in Orlando, you’ll need a day to rest on the beautiful, white, sandy beaches of Florida’s Panhandle on the Gulf of Mexico. (D) Hotel

Day 11: Pensacola to New Orleans
Let the Good Time Roll! Today you will cross the states of Mississippi and Alabama, as we make our way to New Orleans. Upon arriving in New Orleans, one of America’s wildest cities, we’ll hop onto an airboat and take a break with the alligators through one of Louisiana’s sultry swamps (optional). Bourbon Streethere we come! (B) Hotel

Day 12: New Orleans
Au revoir. There is some time for last minute shopping as your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

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