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2004
Tour At A Glance
8 days, 7 nights
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Washington D.C.
Richmond
Charleston
Savannah
Owens-Thomas House
Vicksburg
New Orleans
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2004 Tour Dates
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Washington D.C.
to New Orleans
March 22 - 29 (Civil War)
April 6 - 13 (Civil War)
May 4 - 11
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New Orleans
to Washington D.C.
March 15 - 22 (Jazz)
March 30 - April 6 (Jazz)
April 13 - 20
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2004 Tour Prices
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Per Person
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Early
Booking Incentives*
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Retail
Rate
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90-179
Days Prior
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180+
Days Prior
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Vintage Pullman
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$3,190
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$2,890
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$2,690
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Single Sleeper
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$4,490
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$4,190
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$3,990
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Parlor Suite
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$4,690
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$4,390
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$4,190
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Deluxe Suite
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$4,990
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$4,690
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$4,490
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Presidential Suite
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$5,290
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$4,990
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$4,790
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*Save $500 by booking six months prior
to your departure date!
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 Civil
War Theme
March 22 - March 29
April 6-13
On select departures from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans,
you will have the opportunity to relive our nation’s history
on the Antebellum South & Civil War. Learn from noted
authors and historians about our nation’s single greatest
event. We will stop at the very sites where Union troops
battled the Confederacy to preserve this great nation!
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Civil
War Program |
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Leading authors and historians present
lectures throughout the itinerary |
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Special visit and reception at the
Museum of the Confederacy and Confederate White House |
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Guided tours of Chancellorsville,
Spotsylvania Court House, Fredericksburg, the H.L.Hunley,
Fort Pulaski, Fort Sumter and Vicksburg Military Park |
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Additional tours of Monticello, the
University of Virginia and Magnolia Plantation. |
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Jazz Train Theme
March 15 - March 22
March 30 - April 6
The American Orient Express transports passengers
through the southern countryside on select departures from
New Orleans to Washington, D.C. while listening to the sweet
sounds of traditional jazz music. Enjoy live jazz
entertainment nightly on board the train, plus special
lectures and stops that highlight the history of jazz music |
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Jazz Train Program |
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Live jazz nightly on board the train |
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Special jazz concert at Preservation
Hall in New Orleans |
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Guided tour of jazz exhibit at the U.S.
Mint Museum |
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Live concerts performed by local
musicians in Savannah, Charleston and Richmond |
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Call your
local travel agent or American Orient Express for
details on Civil War and Jazz Train or Murder Mystery
itineraries. |
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An historic rail journey into the Heart of
Dixie’s charming old plantations, magnolia-filled squares, and
the hushed battlefields of the Civil War . . . |
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Day 1 — Arrive in Washington, D. C. |
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We meet at the elegant Renaissance
Mayflower Hotel, located near the Smithsonian museums and mall
area in downtown D.C., for our private champagne reception and
welcome dinner. This evening, we overnight at the hotel.
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Day 2 — Washington, D. C. / Board the
American Orient Express |
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nation’s capital sets the stage for our journey south, with
guides sharing historical insights into President Lincoln, the
sentiments that prevailed in both the North and South prior to
his first election, and the role slavery played in the Civil
War. We tour the Lincoln Memorial, the National Building Museum,
which housed the Pension Bureau in Civil War times, and the FDR
Memorial. This afternoon, we head to the charming war-era city
of Richmond, Virginia for a visit to the historic Monument Row,
the Museum of the Confederacy and the Confederate White House —
Jefferson Davis’ wartime home. (B,L,D) |
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Day 3 — Richmond
/ Charlottesville, Virginia |
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With the Blue Ridge Mountains as
the backdrop, you have two options today. Explore
Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, the site of two epic
conflicts between the north and the south, followed by lunch
at a restored train station in this picturesque town. Or visit
Charlottesville, where Thomas Jefferson realized his
architectural and inventive genius at Monticello. A guide
reveals the many innovative aspects of this founding father’s
home, and you are free to stroll the grounds and experimental
gardens. Lunch will be served at the historic and rustic
Michie Tavern. (B,L,D)
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Day 4 —
Charleston, South Carolina
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Traveling deeper south, past sweet magnolias and sleepy rural
towns, we arrive in Charleston. From the first naval battle of
the Revolution to the opening gunshot of the Civil War, this
seaport city has shaped American history. In the historic
district, we tour by horse-drawn carriage, over the cobblestone
streets, through the charmingly restored neighborhoods, and
ending at the lively town-square marketplace. After lunch at
Magnolia’s restaurant, you have several afternoon choices. View
the restoration project of the confederate H.L. Hunley, the
first submarine to sink an enemy vessel. Ferry across the harbor
to Fort Sumter for a guided tour on the fort’s role in the
conflict as well as the realities of war-time life. Tour the
Magnolia Plantation and its lovely gardens, or remain in
downtown Charleston for shopping or just take in the ambiance.
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Day 5 — Savannah,
Georgia
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Regarded as the "Belle of the South," the coastal city of
Savannah exemplifies antebellum grandeur, from its planned
public squares and ornate architectural details, to the
sprawling live oaks draped with Spanish moss. We tour the
historic district by foot and by trolley, past restored Georgian
row houses and literary landmarks, to the 1816 Owen Thomas
House, an English Regency structure, filled with art and
collectibles. We visit two fine private homes for a progressive
southern style lunch, starting with traditional hospitality and
mint juleps on the porch. Savannah was a trading port during the
war, and this afternoon, you have time to visit Fort Pulaski,
which played a part in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812
and the Civil War. Or stroll downtown to River Street, where the
paddle wheel boats are docked and the antique shops and cafes
are bustling. (B,L,D) |
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Day 6 — En Route
to Jackson, Mississippi
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the day on board the American Orient Express as we ride the
rails through the deep South, passing small rural towns,
agricultural areas and cotton fields, and some old industrial
communities en route to Jackson, Mississippi. This morning and
afternoon, our lecturers present programs on history and
culture, and we are treated to high tea. This is an excellent
time to explore the train and to enjoy the amenities.
(B,L,D) |
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Day 7 —
Vicksburg, Mississippi
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on the bluffs overlooking the mighty Mississippi, Vicksburg was
a fortified city during the Civil War, linking the Confederacy’s
western and eastern states. We tour Vicksburg with guides, who
share details and insights into the conflict and the impact that
it had on this charming 19th century city. In the morning, we
visit Vicksburg Military Park for a comprehensive tour of the
battlefields and a stop at the U.S.S. Cairo Museum to explore
this Civil War ship, which was exhumed from the river. Later, we
lunch at a local antebellum mansion. Our farewell cocktail
reception and dinner will be held this evening on the train.
(B,L,D) |
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Day 8 — New
Orleans, Louisiana
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than three centuries, New Orleans has been the major port and
cultural center on the Mississippi River. Today the Big Easy is
distinguished by its jazz, architecture and Creole cuisine.
After breakfast, we detrain the American
Orient Express, mid-morning, at the station. Stay on in
New Orleans for additional sightseeing or make individual
arrangements to return home. (B) |
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Reverse Itinerary
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Note: Northbound itinerary
emphasis is Antebellum culture or Jazz. Vicksburg is the
only Civil War site visited. |
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Day
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New Orleans, Louisiana |
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Day
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New Orleans / Board the
American Orient Express |
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Day
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Vicksburg, Mississippi |
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Rail to Savannah, Georgia |
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Day
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Savannah, Georgia |
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Day
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Charleston, South Carolina |
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Day
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Charlottesville, Virginia
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Day
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Washington, D.C. |
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