SUGGESTED ITINERARY

AS OF

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18

  8:00   PM      Motor coaches arrive at Hayfield Secondary School; begin loading

                                                               7650 Telegraph Drive

                                                               Alexandria, VA 22315

                                                               (703) 922-0465

  9:00   PM      Motor coaches depart school (635 miles; 11 hours driving time)

 THURSDAY, APRIL 19

Morning          Enjoy breakfast en route (student cost)

  9:00  AM       Arrive in Atlanta, GA at Centennial Olympic Park, the world’s gathering place

                        during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.  Located in the heart of downtown

                        Atlanta, the park features the popular Fountain of Rings

           AM       Explore the Park

10:00  AM       Walk over to the Georgia Aquarium

           AM       Enjoy your day at the Georgia Aquarium

The Georgia Aquarium opened on November 23, 2005 as the World’s Largest Aquarium.  With 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water, and more than 100,000 animals representing 500 species from around the globe, you’re sure to see things you’ve never seen before!

Check out:        AT&T Dolphin Tales (tickets included)

A first-of-its-kind production, was more than two years in the making. Some of the world’s most accomplished animal trainers were recruited. They have created an experience which motivates and inspires guests.

            PM      Lunch on your own at the Aquarium (student cost)

12:45   PM      Walk over to the World of Coca-Cola Atlanta                      

                                                     121 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313-1807

 1:00    PM      Arrive at the World of Coca-Cola Atlanta

 1:15    PM      Take a self-guided tour of the World of Coca-Cola Atlanta

                        The story of the world's most famous soft drink     (about 1.5-2 hours)

 3:15    PM      Load motor coaches; depart for the Embassy Suites Atlanta Airport

                                                                                 4700 Southport Road, Atlanta, GA

            PM      Check in – relax – freshen up for the evening activities

 5:00    PM      Load motor coaches; depart for dinner

 5:30    PM      Enjoy a group dinner at the Hard Rock Café

Choice of hamburger, cheeseburger, bacon burger, Cajun Chicken sandwich, Caesar salad, veggie burger or BBQ pulled pork sandwich.  Soft Drinks, coffee and tea included. 

7:00     PM      Load motor coach; depart for Atlanta Symphony Hall at Woodruff Arts

Center

 8:00    PM      Enjoy a performance of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

                        Brahms & Schumann

10:30   PM      Load motor coaches; return to your hotel

Two (2) Private nighttime security at the hotel (10:30 p.m.-5:30 a.m.)

FRIDAY, APRIL 20

 7:00    AM      Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

 8:00    AM      Depart for the Festivals of Music competition performance sight

            PM      Enjoy a boxed lunch delivered to the festival sight

  2:30   PM      Load motor coaches; depart for the CNN Center

  2:50   PM      Arrive at the CNN Center, the global headquarters of CNN and Turner

                        Broadcasting.  One of the most popular tourist destinations in Atlanta, it is also

                        home to Phillips Arena, Turner Studios, the Turner Store, the official Brave’s

                        Store and the CNN Studio Tours.

  3:10    PM      Experience the Inside the CNN Studio Tour, a 55-minute guided walking tour

                        offering guests a behind-the-scenes view of the studios of CNN and an exciting

                        glimpse at newsgathering and broadcasting in action.

3:20     PM       Tour

3:30     PM       Tour

3:40     PM       Tour

3:50     PM       Tour

4:00     PM       Tour

 5:30    PM      Load motor coaches; depart for Dave & Buster’s Discovery Mills

Great food and big fun served up by the friendliest people in town: that's always been our guiding principle... and not such a crazy idea after all.

 7:00    PM      Enjoy a Group Dinner – Italian Feast

Italian rosemary roasted chicken, house salad or Ceasar salad, baked cavatappi Alfredo and baked cavatappi marinara with fresh mozzarella, antipasto alla Caprese salad with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and roasted peppers, garden vegetable medley, fresh baked rolls w/butter, and beverage  

Afterwards      You will be provided with a game-card to enjoy the variety of arcade games!

 9:00    PM      Load motor coaches; return to your hotel

            Two (2) Private nighttime security at the hotel (10:30 p.m.-5:30 a.m.)

SATURDAY, APRIL 21

 7:00    AM      Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

 8:00    AM      Check out of hotel

 9:00    AM      Load motor coaches; depart for Six Flags Over Georgia

12:00   PM      Arrive and enjoy the rest of your day at Six Flags

You've found some of the fastest, tallest, wildest, gut-wrenchingest rides in the country-including a few record-breakers including Superman - face down fear-face first as you fly above Georgia at super speed—just like the man of steel. Or Experience the sensation of flying forwards and then backwards on Déjà Vu. 

Don’t Miss       Batman: The Ride Soar like a bat out of Hades, through, above—and even

underneath—Gotham City, suspended from the rails of one of the most innovative coasters of all time.

            PM      Enjoy a Picnic at the Park (included)  

Evening           Group meets at a pre-determined meeting area

Check-out       Georgia Cyclone: Fasten your seat belts. You’re in for some heavy turbulence aboard Georgia’s one-and-only Cyclone—a wooden coaster for riders with nerves of steel.

Mind Bender: Go on a thrill bender – let North America’s original three-loop coaster blow your mind.

 9:00    PM      Load motor coach; depart for home (635 miles; 11 hours driving time)

 SUNDAY, APRIL 22

AM      Breakfast en route (student cost)

10:00   AM      Arrive at Hayfield Secondary School