with PRIVATE BRIEFINGS AT THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLIDER & THE CAISSON PLATOON BARN, FOLLOWED BY A TWILIGHT TATTOO PERFORMANCE
At first, all you hear is the clip clop of a team of horses; then, it all comes into view – passing through is the Caisson Platoon of the 3rd Infantry Regiment, a.k.a. the Old Guard, the oldest infantry unit in the United States Army. A team of horses, either black or white, and several specially selected servicemen comprise this particular group; the Soldiers that ensure a service personnel’s final resting place is held in the highest regard.
This day at Arlington will be spent touring Arlington National Cemetery, with a private talk with a Tomb Sentinel, followed by a tour of the Caisson Platoon Barn, learning about the daily care of these special horses and how one becomes selected for this elite team. Before heading home for the evening, we’ll be entertained with the Twilight Tattoo, an hour-long, live-action military pageant featuring Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Regiment, a.k.a. The Old Guard, The U.S. Army Band, The U.S. Army Blues, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and The U.S. Army Drill Team.
THIS DAY IS SURE TO LEAVE YOU WITH AN ENDURING IMPRESSION ON YOUR SPIRIT!
The Call Of The Trumpets, The Beat Of The Drums, The Pipes … The Mighty Sounds of THE VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO FESTIVAL!
A centuries-old Scottish tradition with a 21st century American soul, The Tattoo will thrill with MUSIC, MAJESTY and MIGHT!
An extraordinary cast of performers from around the world, including all-time favorites like “The Band of His Majesty: The Kings’ Guard” from Norway, the Swiss drum corps “Top Secret”, and the United States “Quantico Marine Corps Band”, along with first time performers from France, UK and the Far East…just to name a few!
The term “tattoo” derives from the cries of the 17th and 18th century Dutch innkeepers, who, as the fifes and drums of the local regiment signaled that it was time to return to quarters, would cry “Doe den tap toe!” (meaning “turn off the taps!). The sound of the “taps” caused the innkeeper’s customers to depart and return to their barracks. The word “tattoo” evolved over time, and today refers to what developed as a ceremonial performance of military music by massed bands.
The Virginia International Tattoo incorporates groups from around the world including acrobats, choral groups and precision military drill teams. Presented annually, the Virginia International Tattoo is an exhibition of military bands, massed pipes and drums, military drill teams, gymnasts, Scottish dancers, and choirs. It is presented in cooperation with NATO and the Norfolk NATO Festival. The Virginia International Tattoo has been elected as one of seven “founding members” of the International Association of Tattoo Organizers (IATO).
It is the largest show of its kind in the United States, involving a cast of over 800 artists from many different countries, and has over 28,000 people attending every year! The Virginia International Tattoo has been elected as one of seven “founding members” of the International Association of Tattoo Organizers (IATO).
While The Tattoo Is The Main Attraction,The Entertainment & Fun Doesn’t Stop There!
From the Scope Arena to the USS Battleship Wisconsin, Nauticus, the Douglas MacArthur Memorial, to a guided tour of Naval Station Norfolk to the Victory Rover Harbor Cruise & Fort Monroe (Freedom’s Fortress), we’ll take in many historical and military points of interest in this exciting itinerary!
We’ll visit the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, enjoy Virginia’s Historic Garden Tour, the Chrysler Museum of Art & the Hermitage Foundation Museum.
All this while leaving time to grab an ice cream treat at Doumar’s Ice Cream … Home of the Waffle Cone!
INCLUSIONS:
Roundtrip Motorcoach Transportation from Carlisle
3 Night’s Accommodations in the Center of it ALL! at the SHERATON NORFOLK WATERSIDE
Premium Reserved Seats to the Virginia International Tattoo
Services of a Local Tour Guide Throughout our stay
Three Dinners (including “Taste of Tattoo”, with entertainment!); Two Lunches
All Admissions & Attractions (as listed above), Taxes & Gratuities
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$ 935 Per Person -Double Occupancy
$1235 Per Person -Single Occupancy
Itinerary subject to change. Journease Travel is not responsible for change in performance line-up or itinerary changes deemed necessary.