Welcome History Buffs! Spend 2 days at our nation’s capital soaking in the history of our country as well as Monticello, Gettysburg, and The Biltmore Mansion. Even if you aren’t a history buff, this trip will leave you feeling like a scholar!
The Concept
These cross country trips are designed so that you can see and do a lot of things in a relatively short time. We use custom built full size touring coaches which are designed to accommodate 21 passengers very comfortably with a lot of special amenities. Some of these amenities include card tables for the avid players, a kitchen, Wi-Fi, 110 volt outlets, and a couch in the back. Just being able to get up and walk around or lie down and take a nap is a great advantage. We also prepare hot lunches on board and carry our own tables and chairs so we can have picnics at some of the most beautiful places in America. The idea is to create a “family” atmosphere which is easy to do with so few people on each tour. These are not ordinary bus trips.
The Trip
On all the trips, except those with special exclusions, we have vans pick up passengers within 130 travel miles of Rolla and then meet up with the motorcoach to head out toward the destination (see next section for more details). Each day we will typically see or do one thing in the morning and then another in the afternoon. Since there is so much to see and do, we usually depart by 8:00 am and arrive at our destination city around 6:00 pm that evening. Dinner is on your own; however, we will drive to a neighborhood restaurant if there’s not one very near the hotel. On the last day, we arrive back in Missouri in the early afternoon. If we picked you up, we will take you back home, and everyone else will go to Rolla to get their car.
The Cost
The price of each trip includes the motorcoach, lodging, hotel breakfasts, lunches and the cost of all venues shown. It also includes the shuttle to and from your home if you live within 130 travel miles from Rolla (if there are several people at the same location, this 130 mile criteria will be extended). If you live outside the 130 miles and you drive to Rolla, everyone in the car will receive a $100 discount. If you live inside 130 miles and choose to drive to Rolla, you will receive a $50 discount.
The price is based on 2 persons per room. If 4 people share a room, the cost will be reduced by $30 per night each person. If you want a single room, the additional cost is $80 per night. To reserve a seat, you must send a $200 deposit per person. The remainder is due 45 days prior to the trip. The price does not include gratuity for the driver and hostess; however, you can include this with your final payment if you like.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel more than 45 days prior to the beginning of the trip, you will receive back all but a $50 per person processing fee and any credit card fees that may apply. If you cancel between 45 and 15 days prior, you will receive a 50% refund. If we are able to fill the spot you vacated, you will receive back all of your money except credit card and processing fees. If you have to cancel less than 15 days prior or have to leave during the trip, you will receive a refund of any hotel costs and venues we are able to cancel. If you want a cancellation waiver to cover the potential loss if you have to cancel inside of 45 days, the cost is $100 per person (or $75 for the 5/6 day tours). Our cancellation waiver provides no coverage however, once the trip begins.
**Itineraries and arranged sightseeing are subject to change at any time due to circumstances beyond our control. Every effort will be made to operate tours as planned, but alterations may occur after the itinerary has been published.**
Tour stops
Louisville Slugger Museum
Kentucky Derby Museum
Gettysburg National Military Park
Arlington National Cemetery
Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, & Lincoln Memorial
White House
Jefferson's Monticello
Biltmore Estate & Pigeon Forge
The Historic Ryman Theatre and Jefferson Davis Memorial
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Welcome History Buffs! Spend 2 days at our nation’s capital soaking in the history of our country as well as Monticello, Gettysburg, and The Biltmore Mansion. Even if you aren’t a history buff, this trip will leave you feeling like a scholar!
We had a wonderful time on this trip. Felt like we were surrounded by history and soaked it in. Our travel companions were enjoyable to be with and our driver Saul and Hostess Mavis went out of their way to make our trip memorable. We had some health issues that slowed us down and they were very accommodating to us. We This was our second USA Tour and we are looking forward to our third trip next. Really loved the decor or Saul’s bus and Mavis’ lunches were delicious!