Norfolk Harborfest & Tall Ships

Day 1

Today we will head for Norfolk, VA. Here we will celebrate at Harborfest, with 2026 marking the 250th anniversary of our nation's birth in 1776. With stops for rest and lunch, our arrival is scheduled for late afternoon. Following check-in to our lodging for the next three evenings, we will have an included dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2

This morning after an early breakfast, we will head to Fort Monroe for the spectacular Parade of Sail. 4,000 officers, cadets and crews of more than 55 ships from 20 nations will engage in this event along Virginia's waterfront. Our seating will provide great views of the harbor, tall ships, and the boats and vessels. There will be food trucks on-site for lunch on our own before a visit to the MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk's restored 1850s City Hall. Discover the compelling story of the five star Army General and the millions of Americans who served our nation through five wars. This evening, we will attend the Harborfest Celebration at Town Point Park. Enjoy at your own pace art and live entertainment, one of the largest fireworks shows on the East Coast, a drone show, Navy exhibits and demonstrations, interactive games and activities, and more. With many great food and beverage options to choose from either at the festival or the nearby Waterside District, dinner this evening will be on our own.

Day 3

Our morning after breakfast will begin with an opportunity to explore the decks and speak to the sailors of the Tall Ships we saw during the Parade of Sail. Afterward, we will have a self-guided tour of Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin. Immerse yourself in the interactive history and science exhibits of Norfolk's science center, Nauticus which includes the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Located next to Nauticus is the Battleship Wisconsin. Walk the teak decks, explore the interior rooms, and discover the vast history of the largest and last battleship ever built by the U.S. Navy. We will then set sail for a dinner cruise to view the Tall Ships from the water. This evening, we will have additional time to enjoy the Harborfest Celebrations.

Day 4

After breakfast, we will depart from our hotel and from Norfolk. With stops for rest and lunch enroute, arrival home is planned for later this evening.

Please note

Our intention is to run each tour as originally planned and published. However, if deemed necessary to do so, Perkiomen Tours reserves the right to make changes to tour components, schedules or itineraries without prior notification.

Tips for Perkiomen motorcoach drivers and tour escorts are not included in the price of this tour. We feel that these gratuities should be extended on an individual basis and dictated by the level of service provided.

Motorcoach seating is assigned at the time of reservation but cannot be guaranteed. Although we do our best to keep each traveler in the seat assigned at the time of reservation, there are times that it is necessary to move seat locations. Please be sure to verify your final seat number(s) with your driver at the time of boarding. Historically, daily seat rotation was practiced on most multi-day tours. We have suspended this practice for a period of time. Seat rotation will be explained by your driver or tour escort if reinstated.

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To fully participate in this tour may require extended amounts of walking. There may be steps, inclines, uneven surfaces or extended periods of standing. Participants with physical limitation should take this into consideration.

B=Full Breakfast, D=Dinner