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Holidays in the City

Day 1

P.M. Experience the elegance and romance of the Victorian Era at The Hunter House. The house, which is rich in architectural detail, displays the Hunter family's collection of Victorian furnishings and decorative pieces. The Moses Myers House, a stately Federal Period home dating back to 1792, was built by one of Norfolk's first Jewish residents. It is home of a superb collection of period furnishings and noted original artwork.

Dinner
Savor dinner at Omar’s Carriage House. Your group will dine of the chef inspired contemporary American cuisine.

P.M. Enjoy a holiday performance at the Wells Theater presented by the Virginia Stage Company

Day 2

A.M. Celebrate the season with over 5,000 years of art history at the nationally acclaimed Chrysler Museum of Art, home to Walter Chrysler Jr.’s 30,000 pieces of art. Customized holiday tours are available.

Lunch
Step into a real dollhouse and stop for high tea and lunch at The Painted Lady.

P.M. Holiday shopping is a must at Macarthur Center with more than 70 new-to-the-market retailers and 75 other retail favorites. Enjoy lunch at Macarthur’s 600-seat food court or at one of its numerous sit-down restaurants. This one million square-foot, three story mall includes an 18-screen cinema. Coupons are available for groups. Then spend an afternoon ice skating at MacArthur on Ice. Group prices are available.

P.M. Have dinner aboard the Spirit of Norfolk, listen to great music and dance as you cruise Norfolk's historic waterways. Enjoy panoramic views of the illuminated Norfolk Skyline!

P.M. Depart for Norfolk’s Garden of Lights experience the magic of the gardens 2.5 mile twinkling light display from the comfort of your motorcoach.

Day 3

A.M. Find out about Norfolk’s past and present highlights on a guided bus tour of the city.

Lunch
Enjoy lunch at the Freemason Abbey Restaurant and Tavern, a restaurant located in a 129 year-old renovated church in the historic Freemason Harbor area of Norfolk. The menu offers a wide variety of food, featuring fresh lobster, pasta, fish, seafood and choice prime rib.

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