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Outer Banks

North Carolina Peninsula, Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin, Cape Hatteras Seashore & Lighthouse, Wright Brothers Museum, Wild Horse Tour, Corrituck Beach Lighthouse, Museum of the Marine Corps

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Kill Devil Hills, NC

April 23-30, 8 Days, 10 Meals

The North Carolina peninsula is home to lighthouses that have guarded the region for centuries and were beacons of comfort for mariners and seaborne travelers. It is also the site of the Wright Brothers’ first powered flight and home to the tallest sand dunes on the East Coast.

Begin this excursion to the Outer Banks riding across Indiana and conclude the day with an overnight stay in Youngstown, Ohio.

Press on through scenic Pennsylvania and Virginia before settling in for an evening on your own to explore Virginia Beach, VA.

NAUTICUS & BATTLESHIP WISCONSIN: Climb aboard the largest and last battleship built by the U.S. Navy. The USS Wisconsin was active in landings in Iwo Jima and Okinawa, World War II, the Korean War, and Operation Desert Storm. Spend the next three nights listening to the sounds of the Atlantic from your oceanfront balcony!

CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEASHORE: Witness this natural and remote piece of beach, stretching over 70 miles from Bodie Island to Hatteras, once dubbed the "Graveyard of the Atlantic." A local guide shares stories of shipwrecks and lighthouses. CHICAMACOMICO LIFE-SAVING STATION: One of the most complete United States Life-Saving Stations that preserves, protects, and interprets the rich history of valiant men and women whose daring ocean rescues date back to the early 1900s. GRAVEYARD OF THE ATLANTIC MUSEUM: Rich maritime history of the Outer Banks displayed and told through shipwreck artifacts, memorabilia, and dramatic tales from 1524 through 1945. CAPE HATTERAS LIGHTHOUSE: Learn about the tallest brick beacon in the world, standing 210 feet high and first lit in December 1870!

WRIGHT BROTHERS NATIONAL MEMORIAL: Experience the first flight of Orville and Wilbur through full-scale reproductions of their 1902 glider, 1903 flying machine, and their first wind tunnel! The living quarters and hanger are reconstructed here. JOCKEY'S RIDGE STATE PARK: See the tallest natural sand dunes in the Eastern United States. BODIE ISLAND LIGHT STATION: Enjoy a tour of this horizontally-striped 156-foot tall structure that dates back to 1872, with its beacon flashing 19 miles over the ocean.

WILDHORSE ADVENTURES TOUR: Travel in a re-vamped hummer with a local guide along the dunes of the Atlantic to witness the Colonial Spanish Wild Mustangs. Private access into a conservation easement provides once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities. Depart the Outer Banks northbound traveling back through Virginia for an overnight stay near Quantico.

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CORPS: This self-guided tour surrounds you with the sounds, sensations, and legends of the USMC. Exhibits and artifacts include vehicles, uniforms, and weapons of the Marines on land, in the air, and at sea.

Leave the coast, but take the calming nature of the sea with you as you reminisce with fellow travelers about favorite sites and landmarks visited during this journey.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

DEPOSIT: $50 per person due at time of reservation; final payment due March 9, 2024.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Hampton Inn, Youngstown, OH (2 nights); Hampton Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Norfolk, VA (1 night); Sea Ranch Resort, Kill Devil Hills, NC (3 nights); Holiday Inn Quantico Center, Dumfries, VA (1 night).

TOUR INCLUSIONS: Professional tour director, motorcoach transportation, accommodations, luggage handling at hotels, admissions/attractions, and 10 meals, including 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Optional, but strongly recommended.

ACTIVITY LEVEL 3 / HEAVY WALKING: Physical stamina required. Stair climbing, longer periods of walking and/or standing may be involved, along with higher elevations and longer days. Participants must be able to keep up with group.

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Wisconsin shuttle bus stops.

Madison, WI (2 locations) 

UW Campus/Downtown:

The intercity bus loading location is located at the 200 block of North Lake Street, between Dayton and Johnson Streets, adjacent to the Gordon Commons terrace.  For GPS use "250 N. Lake St." 

Dutch Mill Park & Ride:    Our shuttle bus stop is located at Highway 51 (Stoughton Road) and Broadway, for GPS use “4545 East Broadway,” Buses will load from the bus shelters along Broadway, nearest the Highway 51 stoplights. Limited free parking is available for up to 7 days.  

Illinois Shuttle Bus Stops

South Beloit, Illinois:  The shuttle bus will stop at FasMart/McDonalds Travel Plaza, 15766 Manchester Road. Located near Highway 75 & I-39/90 (Exit 1). Parking is available with permit from attendant at $3.00 per day. Please park in the designated area.

Rockford, Illinois

Van Galder Terminal: 7559 Walton St.  This location is located just off of Bell School Road, one block south of East State St.  accessible for passengers at all scheduled bus times.  The facility is staffed by an agent from 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM.  Parking is available for $3.00 per day for days 1-5, and $5.00 per day for days 6+.  During times the terminal is not staffed, please use the parking kiosk located near the bus loading area to validate your parking slip you received upon entering the lot.  

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If your drop off bus stop is the Chicago O’Hare Airport, when you board the bus, let the driver know which terminal you are going to. 

• Your shuttle bus stop will be at either Terminal 1, 2, 3 or 5. We will drop passengers off on the upper level for easier access to your flight.
• For passengers catching a train into the city or connecting to other ground transportation, the shuttle bus stop we recommend is terminal 2.  Go inside and follow the signs.

For passengers departing from Chicago O’Hare Airport, take the ATS airport train to the MMF multi modal facility.  Once at the MMF, regional buses will load from the street level from stalls 5, 6, and 7.

Downtown Chicago, Amtrak Station/Union Station Our shuttle bus stop is located on the east curb of Canal Street, in the block between Jackson and Adams. If you are using a GPS to find the location, the closest address to use is 225 S. Canal Street.

****We are currently using a temporary stop location at W. Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (opposite Union Station). See image below****

Please arrive at your shuttle bus stop about 15-25 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Due to traffic and detours, buses may arrive at your bus stop a few minutes before or after the stated time. Once you’re on board, you can sit back, relax, and let our professional drivers get you to where you need to go.

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GVG Tours, LLC

Gene Van Galder is a natural born traveler. He founded GVG Tours, LLC in 2009 and began offering quality tours throughout the United States and across the globe. Our international tours have included trips to the Caribbean, Ireland, Peru, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, China, Canada, Costa Rica, Ireland, Turkey and several European River Cruises. Domestic tours have included many of the National Parks, Civil War sites, the Appalachian Trail, Alaska, New England, Hawaii, Nevada, and several more. GVG Tours partners with vendors such as Viking River Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Globus, Cosmos, Gate One, Princess and Edventures.

"My pledge to clients is to ensure they have a terrific travel experience: You will see much, laugh often, stay in nice accommodations, dine well, meet new people, explore new cultures, and greatly enjoy the total travel experience. By traveling one learns not only more about our world, but also more about oneself."

-Gene Van Galder