Virginia International Tattoo
Apr 23, 2027 - Apr 27, 2027
Join us as we travel south to Virginia to view the Virginia International Tattoo. The Tattoo offers an astounding display of inspirational military music, majestic massed pipes and drums, show stopping drill team maneuvers, colorful and elegant dancers, and much more.
5 Day(s) | 8 Meals
Highlights
- Deluxe Motorcoach
- 2 Nights Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside with Private Balconies , 2 nights Courtyard by Marriott Woodbridge, VA hotel en route
- Reserved Seats at the Virginia International Tattoo
- Norfolk Botanical Garden
- National Museum of the Marine Corps
- Missing in America Project at National Memorial Cemetery Quantico
- 8 Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
- Friendship Tours Escort
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart aboard our deluxe motorcoach as we head south for 5 days celebrating our great Military. 2 night stay at the COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT, Woodbridge, VA in Prince William County. Welcome dinner tonight.
Day 2
This morning we’ll have a guided tour of one of Prince William County’s oldest homes, RIPPON LODGE, dating back to 1747. Explore beautifully restored rooms, learn about the families who lived there, and discover the site’s rich colonial, Revolutionary, and Civil War history. Visit the NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CORPS, a lasting tribute to the U.S. Marines. View “We, the Marines” a film showing the experience of becoming a Marine. Visit the QUANTICO NATIONAL CEMETERY, where our nation’s veterans are remembered. Have the honor of helping the MISSING IN AMERICA PROJECT, an organization that aims to find, identify and inter unclaimed remains of fallen veterans. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by participating in placing flags at the graves of these previously forgotten heroes. Dinner at local restaurant.
Day 3
This morning we depart to Norfolk, VA for the VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO. We begin our Tattoo experience at the HULLABALOO featuring outdoor performances from pipers, dancers, drill teams and drum lines to get you ready for the main show. The Tattoo offers an astounding display of inspirational military music, majestic massed pipes and drums, show stopping drill team maneuvers, colorful and elegant dancers, and much more. 2 nights on Virginia Beach at the HOLIDAY INN OCEANSIDE - our rooms have PRIVATE BALCONIES FACING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN. Dinner tonight in our hotel.
Day 4
Enjoy a visit to one of the nation’s premier botanical gardens, the NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDEN, featuring more than 175 acres of breathtaking landscapes, seasonal blooms and peaceful walking paths. Hop aboard our 30 minute tram tour offering an introduction to the garden’s themed gardens and natural habitats and after explore the gardens at your own pace. Afternoon at leisure before our farewell dinner tonight.
Day 5
We depart with memories of our time in Virginia.
Departure Locations
Manchester
Depart: 7:00 AM
Return: 8:45 PM
Manchester, Park & Ride Commuter Lot, Buckland Street & Pleasant Valley Road
New Britain
Depart: 7:30 AM
Return: 8:15 PM
New Britain Park & Ride Lot across from Target & Costco, 57 Village Square Rd, New Britain
Waterbury
Depart: 8:15 AM
Return: 7:45 PM
Chase Parkway Commuter Park & Ride, 709 Chase Parkway, across from Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury, CT
Danbury
Depart: 9:30 AM
Return: 7:15 PM
Exit 2 off I-84, Commuter Park & Ride on Mill Plain Rd., Danbury
Pricing
DOUBLE - PER PERSON
$1369
SINGLE - PER PERSON
$1769
TRIPLE - PER PERSON
$1369
Policies
Payment Policy
DEPOSIT: $500 per person due with reservations; FINAL PAYMENT: February 19, 2027Cancellation Policy
If a passenger cancels from deposit to February 19, 2027 fee of $150.00 pp; February 20, 2027 to April 8, 2027 fee of $500.00 pp; no refunds if canceled on April 9, 2027 or later unless a substitute is provided.Trip Protection Policy
Trip Protection Coverage is strongly recommended. Trip Protection offers coverage for Cancellation for covered medical reasons, Interruption, Emergency Medical, Travel Delay, & more.
The AON/NTA Travel Protection Plan offers 3 levels of insurance: Basic or Enhanced or Enhanced with Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR). The Pre-existing medical condition exclusion can be waived by purchasing the Enhanced Plan within 14 days of your deposit or initial payment. The Enhanced Plan with the add-on of CFAR must be purchased within 14 days of initial deposit. CFAR allows you to cancel for any reason up to 48 hours prior to departure and reimburses up to 75% of your nonrefundable trip cost.
To enroll: https://nta.aontravelprotect.com Tour Operator Location #076068 OR call AON 1-800-388-1470.
Premiums are non-refundable once paid. Terms & Conditions apply. Plan details are available at https://www.friendshiptours.net/protection-plan. Call Friendship Tours 860-243-1630 for assistance in enrolling.
