Great value Private Rail Car journey, Washington DC to the Deep South

First Class Private Railcar Journey from Washington D.C. to SAVANNAH or CHARLESTO N

Thursday-Sunday, October 28-31, 2010

Join a weekend First Class voyage aboard the classic 1930s Pullman Dover Harbor railroad car to the charming coastal Deep South.

With this rail-only trip from D.C., you’ll choose your own tour destination—Charleston, South Carolina or Savannah, Georgia. Both cities offer a range of delights, including a full palette of history, cuisine, culture, and adventure.

Thursday October 28th

Washington Union Station      Departure mid-morningon with Amtrak’s Palmetto

Charleston or Savannah         Arrival late evening

Gracious white-jacketed stewards will serve you lunch and dinner, along with plentiful snacks and your choice of refreshing, made-to-order cocktails.

While on board, you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery and relax in the comfortable lounge or on the open-air vestibule.

Neither destination requires a car to see many of the architectural and historic sites or to enjoy delicious regional restaurants. You can tour either compact, enchanting city on foot after taxiing to a downtown hotel.

Alternatively you can rent a car to visit outlying sites or the Atlantic beaches—with advance reservation, Hertz has a taxi arrangement to their nearby rental facilities.

Sunday, October 31st 

Savannah                               Departure early morning on the northbound Palmetto

or

Charleston                             Departure mid-morning on the Palmetto

Washington Union                 Arrival evening

The onboard Halloween service will include a delectable brunch and dinner, along with cocktails and softer drinks.

GET YOUR 'EARLY BIRD' DISCOUNT

Save $40.00 per person when you reserve and pay by Saturday, August 28, 2010.

PER PERSON FARES (FIRST CLASS)

For round-trip rail travel only on Dover Harbor from Washington DC to Charleston or Savannah, including meals, snacks, beverages, wines, and spirits as described.

DCNRHS Member - special rates

Early Bird fare until August 28th                 $449

Regular fare after August 28th                     $489

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Simon Pielow
Trainvangelist for Quality Rail Travel
The Best Way to Travel on Earth

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Tidewater Traveler


Saturday, April 17, 2010 and Sunday, April 18, 2010
 
The Dover Harbor - Washington DC to Williamsburg or Newport News

Experience luxurious rail travel aboard the classic 1930’s Pullman lounge/sleeper Dover Harbor-- travel to the Tidewater region of Virginia to Williamsburg, the Colonial Capital, or to the maritime city of Newport News.

An early morning departure from Washington Union Station or Alexandria
Enjoy breakfast served at table, as Amtrak’s Regional train #67 goes south over the trestles spanning scenic tributaries of the Potomac River and through the historic cities of Fredericksburg and Richmond.
Relax in comfortable Pullman armchairs while white-jacketed attendants serve beverages, libations, and snacks.

Shortly before mid-day, Dover Harbor will arrive at Williamsburg.
EITHER disembark at Williamsburg:
Stroll along the 18th century streets in Colonial Williamsburg.
Enjoy the beauty of the spring flowers in the restored gardens or tour the historic sites (admission fee) during a five hour visit (the historic district is approximately a six block walk from Amtrak’s Boundary Street Station);
OR continue to Newport News:
Visit attractions such as the world famous Mariner’s Museum, a short taxi ride from the Newport News Amtrak station (admission fee).

Dover Harbor will depart from Newport News in late afternoon with Amtrak’s Regional train #66, stopping at Williamsburg on the way.
Dinner will be served while en route home to Alexandria and Washington.

ROUND TRIP FARES:
Washington to Williamsburg/Newport News $209 Child (ages 2-15) $159

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Simon Pielow
Trainvangelist for Quality Rail Travel
The Best Way to Travel on Earth