4 Days/3 Nights
April 18 – April 21, 2024
May 1 – May 4, 2025
Day 1
Arrive in Norfolk and board City Cruises Norfolk which offers panoramic views of Norfolk and the Navy’s Atlantic Fleet while cruising on the Elizabeth River. City Cruises Norfolk offers dinner and lunch cruises that feature an all-you-can-eat buffet and entertainment.
Day 2
The morning is filled with excitement at the Parade ofNations, featuring international floats, marching bands and specialty units proudly on display. *Special seating isavailable for groups. Immediately following the parade, join in a celebration and appreciation of Norfolk’s NATOHeadquarters at the NATO Fest International Village, an outdoor festival held at Town Point Park. Continue exploring international heritage with cultural performances,exhibit booths, international art, cuisine and craft beers. It’s a wonderful spot for groups to enjoy lunch on their ownwith a beautiful view of the waterfront.
Spend the afternoon relaxing along a tree-lined riverbank at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens . This early 20th century historic home appears frozen in time, offering an extraordinary trip through antiquity. The museum and gardens consist of a world-wide art collection andcontemporary exhibition galleries, all surrounded by twelveacres of formal gardens.
Head over to Scope Arena to kick off the night at the Hullabaloo, a free three-hour outdoor festival. Afterward, experience the Virginia International Tatto, a military performance with participation from eight to ten countries including all five United States military branches. See military bands from around the world take center stage in a 120-minute performance.
Day 3
A perfect start to the morning is a visit to the MacArthur Memorial, the final resting place of General Douglas MacArthur and his wife. Discover the compelling story of this five-star Army General and the millions of American men and women who served our nation during the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Occupation of Japan and the Korean War.
Tour Nauticus, a fun and exciting maritime discovery center. Nauticus is also home to the Hampton RoadsNaval Museum and Battleship Wisconsin. The Hampton Roads Naval Museum introduces over 200 years of naval history in Coastal Virginia and the Battleship Wisconsin is the largest and last battleship ever built by the U.S. Navy.
Then explore Norfolk’s waterways on one of two harbor sailing cruises. Set sail on the American Rover Sailing Cruise, a 120-passenger tall ship offering daytime and sunset harbor cruises on the Elizabeth River. Or board the Victory Rover Naval Base Cruise and experience a two-hour narrated Naval Base cruise with daily departures from Nauticus.
Day 4
Before you head home, be sure to visit the Norfolk Botanical Garden. Take a fun-filled boat ride and explore the surrounding waterways or hop aboard the tram for a narrated tour and discover a variety of plants from cultivated to wild.
