3 HISTORICAL LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS
Learn about three iconic American leaders and how theircontributions helped create the world we live in today.Traveling to southern California, we will visit a uniquehistorical museum each day. Youll have the opportunity tosit at the presidential desk in a replica of the Oval Office,stand at the Inaugural Podium, and be in the drivers seatof an M-60 tank. You will not only tour, but will eat lunchunder Air Force One, the presidential plane that flew sevenU.S. presidents from 1973 2001.
The General Patton Memorial Museum coversthe life of General Patton and strives to promote peace byhonoring the service and sacrifice of our nations leadersand veterans.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library andMuseum includes 18 galleries that highlight the lifeof Ronald Reagan from a child to an actor, to President of theUnited States.
The Richard Nixon Library and Museum is oneof the most modern presidential museums in the country andincludes Nixons original birthplace and boyhood home.
The evenings are yours to explore beautiful Marina del Rey,with a gorgeous waterfront, beaches, award-winning restaurantsand numerous boutiques and shops.
Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won bymen. It is the spirit of the men who follow and of the man wholeads that gains the victory. General George S.Patton
I know in my heart that man is good. That what isright will always eventually triumph. And theres purposeand worth to each and every life. RonaldReagan
We must always remember that America is a greatnation today not because of what government did for people butbecause of what people did for themselves and for oneanother. Richard Nixon
Single Supplement Price $1,075.00
Day One
Today we depart Phoenix and head towards beautiful Marina del Rey, California. On our way, we will visit the General Patton Memorial Museum in Chiriaco Summit, CA. The Museum strives to preserve the history of our nation’s greatest leaders. Tour the Chandi West Wing, which discusses the chain of events from Patton’s early years to the Great War and into World War II. Explore the Tank Yard and Matzner Tank Pavilion to see a variety of tanks and military vehicles and sit inside the drivers compartment of an M-60 tank. Marvel at the “Big Map”, a nearly 5-ton, 250,000-piece map that depicts 50,000 square miles of land and is designed to come apart like a giant jigsaw puzzle. After our visit to the Museum, we will continue to Marina del Rey and check in to the Doubletree Marina del Rey hotel. Just steps from the harbor, and adjacent to the Villa Marina Marketplace Mall, there are many restaurants and shops to explore nearby.
Day Two
Enjoy an included breakfast at the hotel before we head to Simi Valley to visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. There are 18 galleries that highlight the life and times of Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States. The museum features a replica of the Oval Office and interactive experiences including the Situation Room and the Inaugural podium. There is an exhibit dedicated to the accomplishments of The First Lady, Nancy Reagan, and an exhibit honoring American heroes. The Museum is also the final resting place of both Ronald and Nancy Reagan. For lunch today we will be dining under Airforce One, the plane that flew President Reagan and six other U.S. presidents from 1973 – 2001. The Air Force One Pavilion allows guests to walk through the “Flying White House” and includes many other historic Presidential transportation exhibits. After our visit to the Reagan Library and Museum we will return to Marina del Rey where you can enjoy an evening on your own.
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Day Three
After an included breakfast at the hotel, we will visit The Richard Nixon Library and Museum, in Yorba Linda, California. Learn about Richard Nixon’s life and presidency at one of the most modern presidential museums in the country. The Museum includes Nixon’s original birthplace and boyhood home, and the presidential Marine One Helicopter that flew Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford. Experience the elegance of the largest room in the Executive Mansion in an exact replica of the White House East Room and take a photo behind the president’s desk in Nixon’s Oval Office. While at the Museum, travel back thousands of years at a special exhibit, The Ancient World, Unlocking the Middle East. This exhibit explores how history impacts the present day. Visit a street market in Jerusalem and enter the tomb inside an Egyptian pyramid. After our visit to the Nixon Library and Museum, we will depart back to Phoenix, hopefully with a renewed sense of patriotism and historical appreciation.
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Suggested Packing
-Casual Clothing that can be mixed and layered
-Comfortable walking shoes
-Hat and Sunscreen
-Cash and Credit Cards (Only those needed)
-Medicine and spare prescriptions
-Extra glasses and/or contacts
-Book, Word Search and/or Crossword Puzzle
-Binoculars
-Seat Cushions and/or Blanket (If attending a parade orshow)
-Ear plugs and sleep mask
-Mini-Sewing Kit
-Toiletries and Tissues
-Chargers for devices (Cell phones, Tablets, etc.)
-Extra Memory Cards (Digital Cameras) or Extra Film
Activity Level 2
This is perfect for those who want a balancedapproach to travel. Its comfortable for walking at least30-45 minutes over a variety of terrains, and perfect for thosewho want to explore a new city on foot. With a few hills orflights of stairs, this product level is perfect for those wholike to take in everything their destination has to offer.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
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