Lincoln Bicentennial

March 6-7, 2009
2 days 1 night

Featuring the new Lincoln Museum and Lincoln Home

Celebrate the President Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial with a visit to Springfield, the city he loved and proudly called his home. Explore the rich tapestry of Lincoln's life starting with the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. With local guide, visit the Old State Capitol Hall of Representatives where the immortal words “A house divided against itself cannot stand” were spoken preceding the Civil War. Stop at the Lincoln Depot, where Lincoln departed from for an uncertain future in Washington, D.C. Enjoy dinner with 'President Lincoln' at your host hotel, the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel located in the heart of historic downtown Springfield.

Walk through Lincoln's life at the incredible Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Here you will experience the Life of Lincoln in its entirety and begin to understand the magnitude of this significant American legend. A visit to Lincoln's Tomb concludes your Lincoln historical journey.

Open to children 10 and older, limited to 10 children on tour.

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

One nights accomodation in the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Old State Capitol Hall of Representatives
First Presbyterian Church, Tiffany Stained Glass Windows
Dinner with ‘Lincoln’
Lincoln Tomb

TRIPS INCLUDES

Transportation by luxury motorcoach
1 nights accomodation
Baggage handling
Admissions and guides
Meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner
All taxes and gratuities
Interlude Tour Director

PRICING DETAILS (Cost per Person)
Double	$399
Single	$419
Deposit	$100 per person
Balance Due	January 25, 2009
Cancellation Insurance:	$30 (D, S)

TRAVEL ITINERARY
Day 1: Indianapolis – Springfield, IL
Explore the rich tapestry of Lincoln’s life starting with the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the Quaker-brown residence where the Abraham Lincoln family lived for seventeen years (1844-1861) is a national treasure. It's located in the midst of a four-block historic neighborhood. Lunch on your own in the historic district. Depart with local guide, visit the Old State Capitol Hall of Representatives where the immortal words “A house divided against itself cannot stand” were spoken preceding the Civil War. Lincoln's association with this building spanned the years 1837-1860. Visit First Presbyterian Church, Abraham Lincoln's Association with the church began in 1850 and continued until he left Springfield to assume the duties of President in 1861. The church also is noted for its Louis Comfort Tiffany designed windows. Enjoy dinner with 'Lincoln' at your host hotel, the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel located in the heart of historic downtown Springfield. (CB, D)

Day 2: Springfield, IL – Indianapolis
Experience Lincoln life at the incredible Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Opened in April of 2005 the site blends “scholarship with showmanship,” using 21st century technology to immerse you in the world of gas lamps and hoop skirts - the world of Abraham Lincoln.” This remarkable new museum and library complex is like no other presidential museum in the country. For the first time visitors can literally walk through Lincoln's life. It is the only place where people can experience his life in its entirety and begin to understand this man's greatness. You will have lots of time to tour, shop and enjoy lunch on your own and in your own timeframe. Before departing, visit the Lincoln Tomb, final resting place for Abraham, Mary Todd, Tad, Eddie and Willie Lincoln. (Oldest Son, Robert, is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.) The Oak Ridge Cemetery, the second most visited cemetery in the U.S. People from across the country and throughout the world come to see the tomb of Springfield's most famous citizen. But, this beautiful 300-acre cemetery is also the final resting place for other notable historical figures including four Illinois governors, and Lincoln's law partner, William Herndon. Dinner on your own en route to Indianapolis. (B)

Cancellation policy: if insurance is not purchased, cancellation charges are: 31 or more days prior to departure: full refund; 30-22 days prior to departure: $100; 21 days and less prior to departure: no refund.

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(317) 913-0387