The years 1861 to 1865 saw the USA torn between allegiances in the deadliest war in the history of the country. Eleven southern states broke away from the US federal government (the Union) to form the Confederacy. The conflict between the two groups of states - the Civil War - ended slavery and restored the Union, at a monumental cost of over half a million deaths. Join one of the latest additions to our Battlefield programme to discover the story and see many of the important sights.

Transport & Accommodation

·      Flight from Dublin to Washington via Newark

·      10 nights hotel accommodation as specified in the Washington Suites Alexandria and the Hilton Garden Inn Frederick

·      Breakfast served each day

·      6 lunches (including 1 packed lunch)

·      2 communal dinners

·      Flight from Washington to Dublin via Newark

·      Luxury air-conditioned coach and assistance of Donal Buckey on behalf of Joe Walsh Tours

Tours and Excursions

·      Capitol Building, Ford’s Theatre - Lincoln, Jefferson, Vietnam and WW2 memorials

·      US Navy Museum (Free)

·      Arlington National Cemetery

·      Smithsonian Museum

·      The Battle of 1st & 2nd Bull Run

·      National US Marine Corps Museum

·      Battle of Fredericksburg

·      Battle of Chancellorsville

·      Wilderness & Spotsylvania

·      New Market Battlefield and Museum

·      South Mountain and Crampton's Gap (near Harper’s Ferry)

·      Antietam National Battlefield

·      Battle of Gettysburg including Gettysburg Visitor Centre

Optional

·      Ghost tour of Gettysburg (optional) | Evening of Day 8

·      Coach to Baltimore; Annapolis | Day 10

·      Travel insurance €35 per person (age 19-67)

Notes

·      Prices are per person sharing twin/double rooms with facilities

·      Travel insurance is optional as per details above

·      Passengers are entitled to check in one standard piece of luggage subject to airline’s condition

·      Price includes entry fees to museums and battle sites

·      Price is exclusive of total tax of €194 which includes airport tax and fuel surcharge; fuel surcharge is subject to change

·      Single rooms are on request at a supplement of €64 per night

·      A refundable deposit of €400 is required for booking (non-refundable after confirmation)

·      See important information enclosed concerning the USA ESTA Visa Waiver Programme. You will not be permitted to travel to the US unless you comply with that country’s visa requirements