Gettysburg 2026

11/10/2026
- 11/13/2026

Join Mrs. Hoerner, Mrs. Rynkowski, and the American Studies class on a trip to Gettysburg and Harpers Ferry.  This is a unique opportunity to learn about the sacrifice made by Americans during the Civil War.

Itinerary

We will meet in the Schnucks parking lot next to the car wash (800 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, 62221) at 3:30 PM and board the bus. We will have two drivers for the trip, and they will switch at St. Clairsville, Ohio, on the outbound journey and Plainfield, Indiana, on the return. We will stop for dinner along the way. Bring your pillow!

After a breakfast stop, we will visit the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Our expert guide will take us on a park tour, then we will have free time to purchase lunch. When we arrive in Gettysburg, we will meet our Gettysburg guide at the Gettysburg National Military Park. We will begin by watching the film, “A New Birth of Freedom,” narrated by award winning actor Morgan Freeman. We will also see the restored Gettysburg Cyclorama, which depicts “Pickett’s Charge,” and browse the museum. There will be a selection of food in the Visitor Center, including some Civil War-era specialties. In the evening, we will dine at the Dobbin House where we’ll have a buffet meal. We will also see a movie in the Battle Theatre about Abraham Lincoln, before checking into the Quality Inn Gettysburg Battlefield Hotel. (Dinner)

We will board the bus after breakfast with our licensed guide, Jack Drummond, who will join us for a “Killer Angels” themed tour of the battlefields, followed by free time to explore the battlefield on our own and purchase lunch. Later in the afternoon, we will take a self-guided tour of the National Cemetery and then return to our hotel for a pizza party. After we eat, we will explore Gettysburg through a ghost tour. (Breakfast/Dinner)

After an early breakfast we will board the bus for the return journey. We will stop for lunch and dinner along the way. A visit is also planned to the United 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, PA. On 9/11, United Airlines Flight 93 crashed down in a field because its crew and passengers fought back against the terrorists. The expected arrival time at Schnucks (formerly Shop ‘n Save) parking lot is 11:30 PM. Students will contact parents when they are almost back. (Breakfast)

Day 1 :Tuesday, November 10, 2026: Depart

We will meet in the Schnucks parking lot next to the car wash (800 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, 62221) at 3:30 PM and board the bus. We will have two drivers for the trip, and they will switch at St. Clairsville, Ohio, on the outbound journey and Plainfield, Indiana, on the return. We will stop for dinner along the way. Bring your pillow!

Day 2 : Wednesday, November 11, 2026: Harpers Ferry, Gettysburg

After a breakfast stop, we will visit the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Our expert guide will take us on a park tour, then we will have free time to purchase lunch. When we arrive in Gettysburg, we will meet our Gettysburg guide at the Gettysburg National Military Park. We will begin by watching the film, “A New Birth of Freedom,” narrated by award winning actor Morgan Freeman. We will also see the restored Gettysburg Cyclorama, which depicts “Pickett’s Charge,” and browse the museum. There will be a selection of food in the Visitor Center, including some Civil War-era specialties. In the evening, we will dine at the Dobbin House where we’ll have a buffet meal. We will also see a movie in the Battle Theatre about Abraham Lincoln, before checking into the Quality Inn Gettysburg Battlefield Hotel. (Dinner)

Day 3 : Thursday, November 12, 2026: Gettysburg

We will board the bus after breakfast with our licensed guide, Jack Drummond, who will join us for a “Killer Angels” themed tour of the battlefields, followed by free time to explore the battlefield on our own and purchase lunch. Later in the afternoon, we will take a self-guided tour of the National Cemetery and then return to our hotel for a pizza party. After we eat, we will explore Gettysburg through a ghost tour. (Breakfast/Dinner)

Day 4 : Friday, November 13, 2026: Return

After an early breakfast we will board the bus for the return journey. We will stop for lunch and dinner along the way. A visit is also planned to the United 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, PA. On 9/11, United Airlines Flight 93 crashed down in a field because its crew and passengers fought back against the terrorists. The expected arrival time at Schnucks (formerly Shop ‘n Save) parking lot is 11:30 PM. Students will contact parents when they are almost back. (Breakfast)
I/F = in-flight meal
B= breakfast
L= lunch
D=dinner

Trip Highlights

Transportation
Lodging
Meals as per itinerary
Tour guides
Museum entrance
Film / Cyclorama
Escape Room
Lincoln Impersonator
9/11 Shanksville Site
All tips

What's Included

Transportation: Private deluxe motor coach
Accommodations: Based on 2 sharing a room in 3.5-4* hotels
Meals: All breakfasts and meals listed in the itinterary
Transfers: As a group
Tips and Taxes: All services provided, including tour director, guides, and driver
Professional Tour Guides: A Tour Director who stays with the group and local expert guides
Entrances: all entrance fees as listed in the itinerary

Wnat's Not Included

Additional Meals: Not listed in the itinerary
Single Upgrade: For those not sharing a room or not finding a roommate
Travel Insurance: Options will be provided
Airfare: We will arrange for the group, or you may purchase your own
Personal Fees: Passports, items of a personal nature, etc.

Hotels We Will Be Staying At

Available Packages

Trip Price
$450
Upgraded Room
$90
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Cancelation Policy

Regardless of reason, cancellations are costly. All cancellations must be in writing, and the date of postmark will determine the amount of refund due. For flight changes or cancellations, revision fees and/or airline cancellation charges will apply. Roommates canceling can result in a single supplement charge for the roommate. The Participant who cancels will be responsible for that charge if a substitute roommate cannot be found. Cancellation and Interruption Insurance is strongly recommended. From time of deposit to September 30, 2026 $ 100 cancellation penalty plus any non-refundable deposits that are incurred from the supplier will charged to the traveler.

From October 1, 2026 - November 10, 2026 $450 cancellation penalty plus any non-refundable deposits that are owed to the supplier will be charged to the traveler. From - $450 cancellation penalty plus any non-refundable deposits will charged to the traveler. From onwards: No refund.

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Terms & Conditions

Responsibility: Explore Europe Tours, LLC, their  officers and employees, tour hosts, or any  other persons or vendors connected with the  tour shall not under any circumstances be liable to the client under or by reason of this  agreement directly or indirectly for any accidents, injury, delay, damage, or inconvenience  caused to the client by negligence of others, by  malfunctions of transportation systems or  equipment, by acts of war, terrorism, or rebel lion, strikes, theft, itinerary changes, extreme  weather conditions, or cancellations, and the  client hereby releases the above mentioned  corporation and persons from any and all such  liability. The airline/s concerned are not held  responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time passengers are not on their planes  or conveyances. The passenger's contract in  use by the airlines concerned, when issued,  shall constitute the sole contract between the  airlines and the purchaser of this tour and/or  passenger. Any and/or all transportation companies herein mentioned shall not have nor  incur any responsibility to any traveler aside  from their liability as common carriers. Air and  land costs are subject to change without notice.  Air transportation is via special, non-refundable airfare. Any additional airfare assessments made by the airlines for any changes  whatsoever shall be the responsibility of  the client. Other rules may also apply. Services of any A.R.C. or I.A.T.A. carrier may be  used in conjunction with this tour. If there is a  change in air prices and/or currency exchange  rates, we reserve the right to adjust the price. 
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