Beaches, Boardwalks & Bravado, VA- Tattoo Festival

DAY 1

Hop aboard and travel with Wolf's to Norfolk, VA to experience an afternoon of military pageantry at the Virginia International Tattoo at the Scope Arena. Witness Hullabaloo with up-close-and personal performances by international military bands, dancers, drill teams, drum lines and pipers as they take to streets outside the Scope to provide visitors with a glance at what is about to take place inside the arena. Once inside, enjoy premium seating for a performance that will capture the imagination and ignite the soul with the largest spectacle of Music and Might in the United States with an astounding display of inspirational military music, majestic, massed pipes and drums, show stopping drill team maneuvers, colorful and elegant dances all in one performance at the Virginia International Tattoo. Witness all five branches of our military perform with precision and pageantry, along with an extraordinary cast of hundreds of performers from around the world. After the show, you depart for the oceanfront in Virginia Beach, VA where you check in for a two-night stay at the Holiday Inn VA Beach-Oceanside (757-491-1500). Hotel amenities include an indoor heated pool, fitness center, onsite restaurant/lounge, easy access to the boardwalk and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guest rooms feature a private oceanfront balcony, microwave, mini refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker, hair dryer and complimentary internet access. The remainder of the night is yours to grab dinner on your own at one of the many local restaurants and stroll the boardwalk at your leisure.

DAY 2

Wake to breakfast included at the hotel before you board the motorcoach and depart for the Military Aviation Museum which is home to one of the world's largest collections of flying vintage military aircraft. The purpose-built airport facility includes over 50 aircraft from the WWI and WWII era, and the museum contains historical structures located on 130 acres. Hear stories of contributions made by our men and women of aviation to our country and witness a special flying demonstration (weather permitting and aircraft & pilot availability). A boxed lunch is included while at the museum. Following your visit, you return to the hotel to freshen up and prepare for the Mermaid Beach Bash featuring a musical performance by the Original Rhondels. Enjoy a nautical themed Mermaid Welcome Reception with a cash bar - two complimentary drink tickets per person are included along with passed hors 'd oeuvres. Save room for a delightful dinner before your evening is topped off with outstanding vocals, powerful brass and exciting showmanship as the Rhondels perform hits including their own. Dance and sing this night away with fellow passengers. At the show's conclusion, you return to your oceanfront hotel to retire for the night.

DAY 3

Breakfast is included at the hotel before you pack up and take a short drive to Rudee Inlet to board a Dolphin Cruise. Experience a narrated cruise by experts eager to share their knowledge and answer questions about dolphins, other marine life and the Virginia Beach coastline. Sit back, relax and soak in the sights on this fascinating cruise. Following the cruise, you have lunch included at a nearby restaurant. Now it's time to continue home with unforgettable memories of the Virginia International Tattoo & Hullabaloo, aviation history and flight demo, musical performance by the Rhondels and the chance to spot dolphins along the Virginia Beach coastline. Appropriate rest stops will be made on the way home.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, BL=Boxed Lunch, D=Dinner