Ken Burn's Civil War 150th Anniversary Tour

Dear Travelers,

Knowing that many members of our group are big fans of PBS and Ken Burns, I was excited to run across this exciting tour celebrating the 150th anniversary of The Civil War. Additionally, I am sure that many of you are very interested in Civil War history and this could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience it through the expert lens of Ken Burns.

Ken Burns, award-winning documentary filmmaker and creator of The Civil War, one of American public television’s highest-rated series, brings personal stories, insightful interpretations and behind-the-scenes perspectives to Most Hallowed Ground, a Civil War tour crafted by Tauck Tours and Ken Burns.

This 11-day trip masterfully chronicles some of the most pivotal events and venues of the Civil War, highlighted by: guided visits, living history reenactments and unique access to some of the war’s most significant sites; private presentations and talks by experts in their various fields, from history to music and more; a behind-the-scenes experience at the National Archives with an archives expert; and an interactive experience during which guests assume the identity of an actual Confederate or Union soldier. A Tauck Exclusive on this tour– film vignettes by documentary filmmaker Ken Burns. Throughout your extraordinary journey through the Civil War’s “most hallowed ground,” Ken Burns offers his unique perspectives on the terrible conflict and its pivotal role in shaping the nation we live in today. Sharing fresh insights to accompany images from his documentary, The Civil War, Ken’s vignettes enliven your travels in Washington, Gettysburg, Harpers Ferry, Charlottesville, Appomattox and Richmond. (Note: Ken Burns does not accompany this tour)

11 Days from $3,890 plus airfare

(10 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners)

Begins in Washington, DC with departures on Oct 3, 10, 14, 21. (There are also some September departure dates but they are almost full)

Tauck Tours is an excellent luxury tour operator. The hotels will all be 4 -5 star quality.

If you would like more information on this tour, I'd be happy to discuss it with you. This is not a KCUR tour, but if enough people are seriously interested, I would be glad to block a group date for it.

Sara Jane Crane
Near & Far Journeys/ Great Getaways
913-677-6336
nearandfarjourneys@gmail.com
http://www.nearandfarjourneys.com/

New Tour for 2011!

Eastern Europe River Cruise Tour
13 Days - September 24, 2011
(from only $3845 including air from Kansas City)

Cruising the legendary Danube River, we’ll step ashore and explore five Eastern European nations—Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania—to visit both Old World villages and rejuvenated world capitals.

Recommended pre and post cruise options:

Pre-trip option:
Prague, Czech Republic (5 days)

Post-trip option:
Transylvania, Romania (5 days)

Accommodations for this tour include 10 nights aboard a private Grand Circle river ship in an outside cabin (there are different categories of cabins available) and 1 night in Bucharest hotel.


Download a brochure

Learn more about this tour at www.gct.com/lbs

Space is limited -- please reserve by September 1, 2010

Reservations and Information: Call Grand Circle Travel Toll-Free at 1-800-597-2452 option #2 

Please be ready to give the reservations agent the following information:
Service code: G122981
Trip name: Eastern Europe & the Black Sea/LBS
Departure date: September 24, 2011

Announcing our next tour!

"Splendors of the Nile"

Departing October 19, 2010

13 Days

Highlights: Cairo, The Pyramids of Giza, Memphis, Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, ancient Thebes, Valley of the Kings and Queens, 4 night cruise along the Nile, Temple of Horus, Nubia, Aswan.

Double $4699 pp, including air

Learn more and view the itinerary here

An Egyptologist will accompany us on the entire tour!

Please note: The single accommodations on the 4 night Nile cruise are now sold out. We will be glad to help you find a roommate for that section of the tour. You would still be able to have single hotel rooms for the rest of the tour.