Day 1
Day 1
Arrive Baltimore, MD - Harpers Ferry, WV
Arrive in Baltimore today and transfer for Harpers Ferry, WV. A quaint, historic town located at the convergence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, also best know for John Brown’s raid against a federal armory in an attempt to abolish slavery. We check into our hotel this evening before having dinner in town. (D)
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Day 2
Day 2
Romney
After breakfast this morning, it’s ‘All Aboard!’ Our day starts with a 3-hour tour (lunch included) on the Potomac Eagle Railroad. Our route goes southbound through the Trough to Sycamore Bridge and back. It is approximately 35 miles round-trip through very picturesque country side – look out for those Eagles! We continue to Elkins, WV and check into our hotel for the evening. (B,L)
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Day 3
Day 3
Hot Springs, VA
Breakfast, is included this morning before we make our way to the Green Bank Science Center and Observatory, here we experience the largest steering dish in the world! Next on our journey is the Cass Scenic Railroad, where you can sit and watch the beautiful West Virginia scenery go by, as the trains steam engine chugs along the lower parts of Cheat Mountain on this eight mile trip. Later this afternoon, we check into our hotel, the 4-star Omni Homestead, located in Hot Springs, VA before dinner. (B,D)
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Day 4
Day 4
Beckley
Our day starts with breakfast, before heading off to visit to the Bunker at the Greenbriar Inn, America’s best kept and most interesting secret. The bunker was built to house Government officials in case of a nuclear strike. We have lunch at this historic property before continuing to Beckley Coal Mine. Here, we tour a mine using authentic mining cars as we learn about this integral West Virginia industry. Our overnight this evening is located in Roanoke, WV at the beautiful 4-star lakeside Stonewall Resort. Dinner is included at the hotel. (B,L,D)
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Day 5
Day 5
Philippi
This morning, after breakfast, we depart for Philippi, WV to the historic Adaland Mansion. Built in 1870, the 23-room, Greek Revival mansion house, has been restored with great attention to authenticity and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lunch will be served before we depart for our next stop, Gettysburg, PA. We stop for dinner at the historic Dobbin House Restaurant before checking into our hotel, the Courtyard Gettysburg. (B,L,D)
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Day 6
Day 6
Depart Gettysburg, PA
From breakfast we head over the Gettysburg Visitor Center where you will see a film, the museum and cyclorama before meeting our Military Park Guide, who will take us on a tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield. Afterwards, we transfer to the Baltimore airport where our tour ends. (B)
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Day 1

Arrive Baltimore, MD - Harpers Ferry, WV

Arrive in Baltimore today and transfer for Harpers Ferry, WV. A quaint, historic town located at the convergence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, also best know for John Brown’s raid against a federal armory in an attempt to abolish slavery. We check into our hotel this evening before having dinner in town. (D)

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Janet, our tour director was marvelous. She had a tremendous personality, knowledgeable, and unflappably. Outstanding was Mackinaw Island, the Ford Motor plant and Niagara Falls. She was nicely paired with Frankie our driver. Well matched and a great team. Can’t say enough good things about these people and the trip. The first and last days of the trip were both well over 10 hours due to the stop in Buffalo.

By Carol I for Mackinac Island featuring Niagara Falls on Jul 24, 2024

Thank you for your review Carol. We are thrilled you had a great trip and Janet and Frankie meshed well together. We are reviewing the trip and will be making adjustments about the starting location. We understand that is a long drive from Connecticut.

By Tours of Distinction on Jul 24, 2024

We needed more sights to see and less travel time. Some of the buffet meals were not acceptable.

By Lawrence S for Highlights of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island on Jul 14, 2024

Thanks for your feedback Lawrence. The trip is packed with experiences each and every day and your local guide even stopped for a lobster trap demonstration that was not included. The itinerary clearly laid out the day-to-day. There is a lot of ground to cover on this particular trip.

By Tours of Distinction on Jul 14, 2024

Had a great time. Met some wonderful people. Loved the various places we visited. It was great having Tyler as our Cruise Concierge. Would definitely consider going on another Tours of Distinction trip. There were a couple of things were not aware of until we received the trip documentation. (Neither of these things affected the enjoyment of the trip,) Did not realize that there was bus transportation to/from the airport or that the trip itinerary had been reversed. Again had a great time and will recommend Tours of Distinction.

By Linda R for Seine River Cruise from Paris on Jul 08, 2024

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By Tours of Distinction on Jul 08, 2024

I had a thoroughly enjoyable trip to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Loretta was an excellent Tour Director. She kept us informed throughout (stops, hotels, meals, things to do, etc.). I would travel with Tours of Distinction again.

By Alice H for Highlights of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island on Jul 07, 2024

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By Tours of Distinction on Jul 07, 2024

Lawn seating at Tanglewood is acceptable only if you don’t mind not being able to see the performer or even the projection on the screen in some cases. Don’t leave your lawn chair unattended or it will get stolen as ours was. Luckily the audio is very good. Bring your own food because what is sold there is outrageously expensive. The surroundings are beautiful and we met some very nice people. Our tour director was useless, didn’t guide us there, just handed us a map and stayed on the bus. The tour is overpriced. We met another couple from CT who came on a bus from another tour company and they paid $34 less. Overall the experience was enjoyable but disappointing.

By JO-ANN H for Tanglewood featuring James Taylor on Jul 06, 2024

Thank you for your feedback Jo-Ann. Your Tour Director was in attendance. We have some very nice pictures she took throughout the performance. As for any other groups going for less, they would not have had a Tour Director and most likely did not have any gratuities included. We are sorry to hear about your lawn chair and we always encourage our travelers to bring their own food.

By Tours of Distinction on Jul 06, 2024

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