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SLOW DOWN AND ENJOY
SOUTHERN LIFE.
This peaceful, educational journey takes you through the mansions, gardens, and battlefields of the South. From Spanish moss in Savannah, to horse drawn carriages in Charleston, and Civil War sites and the home of Thomas Jefferson, you’ll experience the enchanting culture of the Southeast. And you’ll be there during one of the best times to visit – the spring blooming season. It would be our pleasure to pamper you all the way, aboard the belle of the rails, the GrandLuxe Express.
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DAY 1
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Welcome aboard. Arrive early and explore D.C.’s monuments and museums on your own. Welcome Aboard Champagne Reception and Dinner • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (D)
Washington, D.C.
DAY 2
MONTICELLO, OR FREDERICKSBURG
Explore living history. Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home in Charlottesville or Civil War battlefields at Fredericksburg • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
DAY 3
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
One of America’s most well-preserved cities. Choose from: Horse-drawn carriage tour • Lunch at Magnolia Plantation and America’s oldest garden • Choose from: H.L. Hunley, a restored Civil War era submarine or free time to shop • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
Savannah, Georgia
DAY 4
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
The Belle of the South. Historic Trolley tour of grand public squares and oaks draped with Spanish moss • Home and garden tour including home of Dr. Metts, the Savannah resident made infamous in the book “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” • Fort Pulaski National Monument • Free time at River Street’s historic shopping district • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
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DAY 5
SAVANNAH TO JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
Rail day. Full day of riding on the train • Entertaining lectures • Reception with mint juleps, sweet tea & pecan pie Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)•
DAY 6
VICKSBURG OR NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI
Civil War history or mansions & plantations. Choose from: • Vicksburg National Military Park and the U.S.S. Cairo, a preserved Union ironclad gunboat • Mansions and plantations of Natchez, one of Mississippi’s oldest cities • Lunch in a historic mansion • City tour • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
You can see Civil War sites at every stop along this journey if you wish.
DAY 7
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Your GrandLuxe rail journey comes to a close. If time allows, explore New Orleans on your own before departing for home. (B)
Meals included:
B=Breakfast • L=Lunch • D=Dinner
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DAY 1
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Welcome aboard. Arrive early and explore New Orleans on your own. Welcome Aboard Champagne Reception and Dinner • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (D)
 New Orleans
DAY 2
VICKSBURG OR NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI
Civil War history or mansions & plantations. Choose from: • Vicksburg National Military Park and the U.S.S. Cairo, a preserved Union ironclad gunboat • Mansions and plantations of Natchez, one of Mississippi’s oldest cities • Lunch in a historic mansion • City tour • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
DAY 3
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI TO
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
Rail day. Full day of riding on the train • Entertaining lectures • Reception with mint juleps, sweet tea & pecan pie • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
DAY 4
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
The Belle of the South. Historic Trolley tour of grand public squares and oaks draped with Spanish moss • Home and garden tour including home of Dr. Metts, the Savannah resident made infamous in the book “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” • Fort Pulaski National Monument • Free time at River Street’s historic shopping district • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
DAY 5
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
One of America’s most well-preserved cities. Choose from: Horse-drawn carriage tour • Lunch at Magnolia Plantation and America’s oldest garden • Choose from: H.L. Hunley, a restored Civil War era submarine or free time to shop • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
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The GrandLuxe Express
DAY 6
MONTICELLO, OR FREDERICKSBURG
Explore living history. Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home in Charlottesville or Civil War battlefields at Fredericksburg • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
DAY 7
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Your GrandLuxe rail journey comes to a close. If time allows, explore D.C.’s monuments and museums on your own before departing for home. (B)
Meals included:
B=Breakfast • L=Lunch • D=Dinner
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New Orleans to Washington, D.C.
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Washington, D.C. to New Orleans |
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March 23 - 29
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April 6
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2009
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2008
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March 30
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April 13
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2009
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2009
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Early bookings
6 months prior
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| Vintage Pullman |
$4,570
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$4,760
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$4,510
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| Single Sleeper |
$5,650
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$5,880
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$5,630
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| Single Sleeper Grand Class |
$5,950
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$6,190
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$5,940
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| Triple Suite |
$5,940
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$6,180
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$5,930
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| Parlor Suite |
$6,080
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$6,330
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$6,080
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| Classic Presidential Suite |
$6,410
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$6,670
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$6,420
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| Grand Suite |
$6,730
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$7,000
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$6,750
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| Gold Suite |
$7,030
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$7,320
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$7,070
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| Prices are per person, double occupancy, except Single Sleepers which are single occupancy and Triple Suite which is triple occupancy. Early booking savings are available by booking at least 6 months prior to the departure date. Prices are valid through August 2008. |
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