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2004
Tour At A Glance
11 days, 10 nights |
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Washington
D.C.
Charleston
Savannah
New Orleans and the French Quarter
San Antonio and The Alamo
The Old Plaza of Santa Fe
The Grand Canyon
Los Angeles
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| Included
Features |
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Overnight
at Renaissance Mayflower Hotel |
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Welcome
cocktail reception and private dinner |
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10
dinners with complimentary wine |
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9
lunches |
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10
full American breakfasts and optional continental
breakfasts |
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Non-alcoholic
beverages |
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Comprehensive
lecture series |
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Live
piano music nightly |
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Deluxe
rail accommodations
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Porterage
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Farewell
cocktail reception
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2004
Tour Dates
Washington,
D.C.
to Los Angeles
November 1 - 11
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2004 Tour Prices
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Per
Person Price |
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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$4,290
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$3,990
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$6,490
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$6,190
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$5,990
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$6,690
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$6,390
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$6,190
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$6,990
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$6,690
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$6,490
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$7,290
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$6,990
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$6,790
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Prices
per person, double occupancy.
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*Save
$300 by booking six months prior to your departure date!
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Itinerary
also operates in reverse.
Itinerary, hotels and prices subject to change.
Pre and post hotel available upon request.
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| Day
1 — Arrive in Washington, D. C. |
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independent arrivals at the hotel, we meet for our private
welcome dinner. We take this opportunity to introduce the train
staff and other guests who will be joining us on our journey.
This evening we overnight at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel.
(D) |
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2 — Washington, D. C. / Board the American Orient Express |
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breakfast in the hotel, we board motorcoaches for a morning tour
of the nation’s capital. Our guide will highlight the city’s
museums, monuments and landmarks before boarding the train for
lunch. This evening, dinner is served in the dining cars as we
overnight en route to Charleston. (B,L,D) |
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Day
3 — Charleston, South Carolina
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After
breakfast on board, we explore Charleston’s diverse historic
district by horse and buggy as our guide explains the history
of the area. Passing by the "battery" that overlooks
Charleston Harbor, we drive to Magnolia Plantation and its
lovely gardens. In addition to the extensive gardens, the
early home to the Drayton family offers an outstanding
collection of antiques, a wildlife sanctuary and a history
that dates back thirteen generations to the pre-colonial
period. We return to the train for dinner and overnight en
route to Savannah. (B,L,D)
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Day
4 — Savannah, Georgia
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is served this morning on the train before we depart for the
cobblestone streets of Savannah. We tour this gracious city’s
historic district and absorb its southern charm before a
progressive lunch is served in private historic mansions. In the
afternoon, we tour Fort Pulaski, which played important roles in
the Revolutionary and Civil wars. Dinner is served this evening
on board the train, where we overnight en route to our next
destination of New Orleans. (B,L,D) |
Day 5 — En Route to New Orleans, Louisiana
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| Enjoy
a leisurely morning on board traveling through the rural
back-country of the South. Sit back, relax and partake in a
lecture and afternoon tea. This evening, we enjoy dinner and
overnight en route to New Orleans. (B,L,D) |
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Day 6 — New Orleans, Louisiana |
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Orleans is a city consumed with cool jazz, steamy nightlife
and Cajun and Creole cooking. After breakfast on the train, we
board motorcoaches for a city tour with visits to the Louis
Armstrong Park and St. Louis Cemetery. This afternoon, we
enjoy lunch at a local restaurant located in the French
Quarter. After lunch, choose free-time to explore this unique
city or enjoy a guided walking tour of the French Quarter.
This evening, we return to the train to relax before dinner
and overnight. (B,L,D) |
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Day
7 — San Antonio
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| The day begins
with a leisurely morning and breakfast on board the train before
arriving in San Antonio. Upon arrival this afternoon, we depart
the train and board motorcoaches for a guided tour of the Alamo
and Mission San Jose. Founded in 1720, Mission San Jose was built
on the banks of the San Antonio River. It became known as the
"Queen of Missions." This evening, we transfer to the Riverwalk
where we board a river barge for a private dinner before returning
to the train for overnight. (B,L,D) |
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Day
8 — En Route to Santa Fe, New Mexico
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| Riding
the rails through stretches of southwestern New Mexico, we enjoy
the amenities of the train today. We discover the history of the
Rio Grande while following its river bed north — the route the
Spanish took between old Mexico and Santa Fe in the 1600s. We
enjoy dinner and overnight on board this evening before arriving
in Albuquerque. (B,L,D) |
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9 — Santa Fe, New Mexico
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tour the Old Plaza, the heart of the original 1609 Spanish
settlement. With passes to the Museum of International Folk Art
and other attractions, we freely explore museums, galleries, and
shops, with lunch at La Casa Sena. Back on the train, we head
into the sunset, silhouetting unusual rock formations in the
desert. (B,L,D) |
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10 — Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona |
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breakfast, we board motorcoaches and tour the Grand Canyon’s
South Rim with a special stop at the Desert View Watch Tower and
lunch at El Tovar. Back on board the train, we enjoy a farewell
dinner and overnight en route to our final destination. (B,L,D) |
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11 — Los Angeles, California |
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American Orient Express adventure ends in Los Angeles, where we
are free to sightsee or transfer to the airport for individual
flights home. (B) |
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