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TRAIN TO MONTICELLO (HOME OF THOMAS JEFFERSON)
September 25, 2022
Join us on Sunday, September 25, 2022, as we travel by train from Roanoke to Charlottesville, VA. Our chartered bus will pick us up at the Amtrak station to take us to Monticello.
Monticello is the home of the author of the Declaration of Independence. A World Heritage Site, museum, research institute, and presidential library. This was the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. He began designing and building Monticello at the age of 26 after inheriting land from his father. Jefferson designed the main house using neoclassical design principles and reworking the design through much of his presidency.
At Jefferson’s direction, he was buried on the grounds, in an area now designated as the Monticello Cemetery.
Prior to the tour, you will have lunch on your own at the Dairy Market Food Hall in Charlottesville.
PRICE PER PERSON: $139. Full amount is due when the reservation is made.
PRICE INCLUDES: Amtrak train ticket from Roanoke to Charlottesville, motor coach transfers in Roanoke, motor coach transportation in Charlottesville, motor coach transportation from Charlottesville to Roanoke, admission to Monticello, and a tour host.
DEPARTURE TIMES AND LOCATIONS: The bus will depart at 5:30 a.m. from Dublin; at 5:50 a.m. from Hardee’s, Exit 118, Christiansburg; at 6:10 a.m. from Food Lion, Exit 137, Salem; at 7:00 a.m. from the Bonsack Walmart, Hwy 460, Roanoke; and at 7:25 a.m. from the Clearbrook Walmart, Hwy 220, Roanoke, VA. The bus will take you to the Amtrak boarding platform in downtown Roanoke. Return time is around 6:00 p.m.
CANCELLATION POLICY: The trip is based on a minimum amount of paid participants by August 25, 2022. If we cancel the trip, a full refund will be given. If you cancel before August 25, a refund less $39 will be given. After August 25, there will be no refunds.
RESERVATIONS: Send the completed registration form below along with a check for $139 per person made payable to Roanoke Tours, Inc. to Roanoke Tours, Inc., 3531 Peters Creek Road, # 507, Roanoke, VA 24019. For further information, call (540) 366-2888.