Let us transport you in a luxury vehicle to a turning point in the Civil War. You will be escorted by a Battlefield guide that will tell an in depth narrative of those three fateful days in July 1863 This tour gives you an in depth narrative of the events of Gettysburg battle by showing you artifacts, cinematic perspective and actual battlefield settings from a licensed professional battlefield guide. The Battle of Gettysburg, fought during the Civil War in July 1863, and was a pivotal moment in American history, a turning point that would shape the nation for generations. The battle is considered one of the bloodiest battles in American history. The Union Army, led by General George Meade, defeated the Confederate Army, led by General Robert E. Lee, after three days of intense fighting. The battle resulted in over 50,000 casualties and is remembered as a defining moment in American history.

Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Step Off Guide
✔  Private transportation
✖  Driver and Guide gratuity not included
Pickup Locations
1.  TownePlace Suites College Park
2.  Super 8 by Wyndham College Park Wash DC Area
3.  The Westin Tysons Corner
4.  Hampton Inn & Suites Falls Church
5.  Clarion Inn Falls Church-Arlington
6.  Governor House Inn
7.  Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park
8.  Hilton Garden Inn Falls Church
9.  Budget Inn Falls Church
10.  Comfort Inn Falls Church - Tysons Corner
11.  Oakwood Falls Church
12.  Quarry Inn Motel
13.  Extended Stay America - Falls Church - Merrifield
14.  Spring Hill Motor Lodge
15.  Stratford Motor Lodge
16.  Sonesta Simply Suites Falls Church
17.  Residence Inn Fairfax Merrifield
18.  Holiday Inn Washington D.C.-Greenbelt MD, an IHG hotel
19.  Hilton Garden Inn Washington Dc/greenbelt
20.  Hampton Inn & Suites Glenarden/washington Dc
Itinerary
1
Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center Travel time to Gettysburg, Pa from the Washington, DC area is approximately one hour and a half. Upon arrival, you will visit the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War, see A Film, "A New Birth of Freedom". and see Cyclorama, a 360 degree painting depicting Pickett's charge.

Duration:  2 hours

2
Gettysburg Battlefield Travelers will hop on and hop off at various sites along the actual Gettysburg Battlefield. This time is an approximate culmination of all subsequent stops listed below.

Duration:  2 hours

3
The Eternal Light Peace Memorial This memorial, located on the hill where Maj.Gen. Robert E Rodes' Confederates attacked from, threatening Union forces. 75 years later, 1800 Civil War veterans helped dedicate this memorial to "Peace Eternal in a Nation United".

Duration:  15 minutes

4
Oak Ridge At this site, Union soldiers held stubbornly against Rodes' advance. Eventually the Union line from here to McPherson Ridge would begin to crumble.

Duration:  15 minutes

5
On this site, the Confederate army positioned itself on high ground along Seminary Ridge

Duration:  15 minutes

6
Virginia Memorial The large open field to the east of here is where the last Confederate assault of the battle known as "Pickett;s Charge", occurred July 3rd.

Duration:  15 minutes

7
Lt. Gen. James Longstreet's Confederate army's assault's began here, directed at the Union troops occupying Devil's Den, the Wheatfield and Peach Orchard and against General Meade's undefended left flank at the Round Tops.

Duration:  15 minutes

8
Little Round Top As a result of quick action by Brig. Gen Warren, Gen. Meade's chief engineer, Union officers were alerted to the Confederate threat and Federal reinforcements were brought here to defend the position

Duration:  15 minutes

9
As a result of charges and countercharges, this field and nearby woods was strewn with over 4,000 dead and wounded

Duration:  15 minutes

10
The Union line extended from Devil's Den to this point here, then angled northward on Emmittsburg Road. From here, Federal cannon bombarded Southern forces crossing the Rose Farm toward the Wheatfield. By that early evening, Confederate attacks overran the position.

Duration:  10 minutes

11
Union soldiers crossed this ground on their way from the Peach Orchard to Cemetery Ridge to retreat as fighting raged to the south at the Wheatfield and Little Round Top

Duration:  10 minutes

12
This is the point where Union artillery held the line here on Cemetery Ridge as General Meade called on more support to strengthen and hold the center of the Union position.

Duration:  10 minutes

13
After having attacked the right flank of the Union army and occupying the lower slopes of Culp's Hill, the next morning the Confederates were driven off after 7 hours of fighting

Duration:  10 minutes

14
Union forces here repelled a Confederate assault that reached the crest of this hill

Duration:  10 minutes

15
High Water Mark of the Rebellion Monument Site of the most climatic moment of the battle on July 4th. after a 2 hour cannonade, some 7,000 union soldiers repulsed the bulk of the 12,000 man "Picket's Charge" causing General Lee's army to begin retreating

Duration:  15 minutes

16
Gettysburg National Cemetery The setting for Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. It was delivered at the cemetery's dedication on November 19, 1863

Duration:  15 minutes

Additional info
•  Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
•  Service animals allowed
•  Specialized infant seats are available
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•  This tour is not Wheelchair accessible
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Free cancellation
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Price:
From $1949
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
9 hours
Guide in:
English   
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