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Civil War & Historic USA

  • Destination: United States RV Tours
  • Duration: 43 days

April 15 – May 27, 2026

Two Person / RV $14,595
One Person / RV $12,595
Additional Guest $6,595

Early Bird Discount $100 (if registered 12 months prior)
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Walk in the Patriotic Footsteps of your Ancestors as we journey along the pathway of history…

Whether you’re a history buff or just interested in learning more about our country or your ancestors, we invite you to join us as we journey along the pathway of history. Uncover the absorbing history of colonial America and the American Civil War on a tour of its eastern cities. Our route closely follows the landmarks, battlefields, museums and many other historical sites. The road trip alone is a classic rite of passage. We have organized this trip to include something for everyone.

 

Itinerary

Day 1 - 2
Natchez, MS
● Orientation & Get Acquainted Social
● Welcome Dinner
● Guided Natchez Motorcoach Tour
– and introduction to Civil War History
● Natchez Visitor Center
● Lunch at Local Restaurant
● Frogmore Cotton Plantation Tour
Day 3 - 5
Vicksburg, MS
● Natchez Trace Scenic Drive
● Visit Emerald Indian Mounds (En route)
● Tour Grand Gulf Military Park (En route)
● Guided Vicksburg Motorcoach Tour
● Vicksburg National Military Park
● Vicksburg Battlefield Film
● Vicksburg City Tour
● Old Depot Museum
Day 6 - 7
Montgomery, AL
● Alabama State Capitol Building
● First White House of the Confederacy
● Martin Luther King’s Baptist Church (Photo Op)
● Oakwood Cemetery
● Time to explore on your own
Day 8 - 9
Columbus, GA
● Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (En route)
● Columbus Motorcoach Tour
● Andersonville Prison National Historic Site
● National POW Museum
● Staff Provided Box Lunch
● National Civil War Naval Museum
Day 10 - 11
Stone Mountain, GA
● Atlanta Campaign Motorcoach Tour
● Atlanta History Center with Cyclorama
● Smith Farm
● Kennesaw Mountain Historic Battlefield
Day 12 - 14
Savannah, GA
● Savannah History Museum Visit
● Trolley Tour of Historic Savannah
● Old Fort Jackson Self-Guided Tour
● Staff Provided Picnic Lunch
● Fort Pulaski Ranger Talk, Film & Tour
● Field Cannon Firing Program
Day 15 - 18
Charleston, SC
● Guided Charleston Motorcoach Tour
H. L. Hunley Submarine Tour
– World’s First Successful Combat Submarine
● Charleston City Market
● Cruise thru Charleston Harbor to Fort Sumter
● Tour Fort Sumter (First Shots of Civil War Fired)
● Medal of Honor Museum
● USS Yorktown
Day 19
Fayetteville, NC
● Overnight Stop
Day 20 - 24
Richmond, VA
● Guided Richmond Motorcoach Tour
● Richmond National Battlefield Park
● Tredegar Ironworks
● Malvern Hills Battlefield
● Gaines Mill Battlefield
● Guided Richmond Campaign Motorcoach Tour
● Hollywood Cemetery
● Virginia State Capitol Building
● St Paul’s Church of the Confederacy
● Whitehouse of the Confederacy
● Guided Fredericksburg Motorcoach Tour
● Chatham Manor (Union Headquarters)
● Fredericksburg Battlefield Park
● Chancellorsville Battlefield
● Wilderness Battlefield
● Stonewall Jackson Shrine
Day 25 - 27
Gettysburg, PA
● Manassas Battlefield (En route)
– 1st & 2nd Battle of Bull Run, Museum
● Gettysburg Motorcoach Tour
● Eisenhower National Historical Park 
● Eisenhower Farm 
● Gettysburg Seminary Ridge Museum
● Guided Motorcoach Tour
● Gettysburg National Military Park Museum
● Gettysburg Cyclorama Center
● Lunch at Local Restaurant
● David Wills House (If Available)
● Guided Gettysburg Battlefield Tour
● Eternal Light Peace Memorial
Day 28 - 29
Washington, D.C.
● Guided Washington, D.C. Motorcoach Tour
● White House (Exterior Only)
● Lincoln Memorial
● Vietnam Veterans Memorial
● Korean War Memorial
● World War II Memorial
● US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)
● Air Force Memorial
● Staff Provided Box Lunch
● Arlington National Cemetery
● Kennedy’s Grave Site (Eternal Flame)
● Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Day 30 - 32
Harpers Ferry, W VA
● Guided Harpers Ferry City Motorcoach Tour
● Antietam National Battlefield Guided Tour
● Pry House Field Hospital Museum
● Harpers Ferry Motorcoach Tour
● Stonewall Jackson’s Shenandoah Headquarters
● Virginia Museum of the Civil War
● New Market Battlefield
● New Market Living History Presentations
Day 33 - 34
Natural Bridge, VA
● Natural Bridge State Park
● Lexington Motorcoach Tour
● Stonewall Jackson House 
● Virginia Military Institute Museum
● Oak Grove Cemetery (Stonewall’s Grave)
● Robert E Lee’s Chapel and Grave
● Appomattox Court House National Park
– (Site of Lee’s Surrender)
Day 35
Pigeon Forge, TN
● Free Time to Enjoy Pigeon Forge, Shows & Surrounding Area
● Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Day 36 - 37
Chattanooga, TN
● Chattanooga Motorcoach Tour
● Chickamauga Battlefield
● Rock City Gardens
● Lookout Mountain Battlefield
● Visit Point Park
● Ride the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
● Ruby Falls Guided Cave Walk
Day 38 - 40
Nashville, TN
● Guided Nashville Motorcoach Tour
● Winstead Hill
● Lotz House
● Franklin Battlefield
● Carter House
● Carnton Plantation
● Free Day to Enjoy Nashville
Day 41 - 43
Yuma, TN
● Yuma Motorcoach Tour
● Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center
● Guided Shiloh Battlefield Tour
● Tennessee River Museum
● Farewell Dinner at Local Restaurant
● Hitch-up Continental Breakfast
● Hugs & Good-byes

Tour Highlights

– Explore Historic Battlefields
– Cruise through Charleston Harbor to Fort Sumter
– Fort Sumter Tour
H. L. Hunley Submarine Tour
– Civil War Reenactments
– Guided Gettysburg Battlefield Tour
– Ride the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway

Includes

– Professional Adventure Caravans Staff
– 42 Nights RV Camping
– Tickets, Admissions and Gratuities for Shows, Events, and Activities Listed
– 11 Meals Provided and 91 Events
– 18 Days of Motorcoach Transportation
– Expert Civil War Historians & Guides
– AVC Apparel, Name Badges & Tour Pins

Additional Tour Details

– Comfortable Walking Shoes Recommended
– Total Miles 2,608
– Longest Travel Day 291 Miles
– Frequent Caravan Miles Earned Upon Completion of Tour $130

 

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Civil War & Historic USA

  • A true pleasure in every sense. Staff and Rally Masters were knowledgeable, professional and great people. Time well spent and enjoyed. Michael H. Link
    Michael Link
  • All we had to do was drive. The planning was all done for us. In the end it didn’t cost more than doing it on our own… Larry & Charley K.
    Larry & Charley K – Alaska 2019
  • This is our first caravan and we enjoyed it so much we signed up for three more. Jack and Jean A.
    Jack & Jean A.
  • We would never experience such a variety of activities, visit so many places or meet so many interesting people if we traveled on our own. A big plus. Safety in numbers! Allan & Pat
    Allan & Pat H.
  • We are so glad we found Adventure Caravans. They are so organized. The staff are all fun loving patient people. There are so many great scheduled events and the food is great. Our vacation was amazing. This is the best way to experience these events. Sherry H.
    Sherry H.
  • Good Value for the money. Our leaders communicated details of the trip very well. Ron & Martha M.
    Ron & Martha M.