Virginia: Richmond

Main Street Station

James River Pipeline Walkway

Virginia: Richmond

“Virginia is for Lovers” is the tourism and travel slogan of the U.S. commonwealth of Virginia. Used since 1969, it has become a well-recognized and often imitated part of American jargon.

Established

1737

Population

228,783

Please see a sample itinerary below. All itineraries are fully customizable.

Trip Inclusions

Welcome to your unforgettable adventure with A-Z Travels, a leading educational travel company. As your trusted educational travel agency, we’re here to make learning come alive.

Highlights and Inclusions:

  • Admission to Ghost Tour
  • Admission to Busch Gardens
  • Visit to the James River Park Pipeline Walkway
  • Guided city tour
  • A-Z Travel tour guide
  • Private security upon request
  • Free chaperone spaces based upon number of paying passengers
  • Admission, taxes and fees for above listed inclusions
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Day 1

Day 1: Arrival, Science Museum of Virginia, Museum of Fine Arts

Morning – Group departs for Richmond, Virginia. Upon arrival, meet your A-Z Travels tour guide at the Science Museum of Virginia for admission. You’ll enjoy exploring the hundreds of hands-on experiences and exhibits.

Afternoon – After lunch you’ll depart for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Enjoy your guided tour of VMFA.

“The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has about 22,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years. See pieces by French artists such as Claude Monet and Edgar Degas, Americans such as John Singer Sargent and Winslow Homer, and a collection of Fabergé jewels from Russia. There are also ancient Greek and Egyptian statues, and masks from the Congo.” 

Evening – Make your way to the hotel and check in. After your welcome dinner at local restaurant, your evening will be capped off with admission to a theatrical extravaganza.  (Location and show TBD) Return to hotel for a much needed rest.

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Day 2

Day 2: Virginia Holocaust Museum, James River Park Pipeline Walkway, Farewell Dinner and Ghost Tour

Morning – Breakfast will be at the hotel. You will meet your tour guide and begin a city tour.  You’ll then continue on to the Virginia Holocaust Museum. Group will participate in a docent-led tour of the Museum.

Afternoon – Lunch is enjoyed at a local restaurant. You’ll then make our way to the famous James River Park Pipeline Walkway and enjoy a scenic walk.

“Pipeline Park is accessed via a small catwalk on top of a pipeline that cuts across a section of the James River in Richmond, Virginia.”

Evening – After a farewell dinner, the evening will conclude with a ghost tour. This story telling experience, where guides in character, special effects make-up and costumes, will lead you to several historic and haunted sites.

“At each site they will tell tales of the history and paranormal activity associated with the location. Expect to discover a part of Richmond’s history that will surprise you, thrill you, and we promise – scare you enough to leave you wanting more!”

Return to the hotel and get a good night sleep.

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Day 3

Day 3: Busch Gardens, Departure Day

Morning – Breakfast is served at the hotel before check out. Then, depart for a thrilling day of fun and adventure at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, PA.

Afternoon – Enjoy lunch (voucher provided).

Evening – Meet back at the bus and begin your safe journey home.

Thank you for considering A-Z Travels, your go-to school travel company. We hope this experience will inspire lasting memories and learning.

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