St. Augustine
As the oldest, continuously occupied European settlement in the United States, St. Augustine has played varied and prominent historic roles. Juan Ponce de Leon, in search of the legendary Fountain of Youth, landed in this area April 3, 1513, an took possession of the region for Spain.
In 1565 King Phillip II sent Pedro Menendez de Aviles to colonize the new territory. Menendez de Aviles arrived in Florida on the Feast Day of Saint Augustine and named the landing site after the saint. Possession changed hands between Spanish and British rule until the end of Spanish rule in Florida in in 1821.
Throughout its 5 centuries, St Augustine has played a key role in many pivotal events in American history, including the Civil War, the Seminal Wars, the Civil Rights movement and more. This rich historical legacy is evident in almost every square foot of America's oldest city and presents educational opportunities that are unrivaled by any place else.
In 1565 King Phillip II sent Pedro Menendez de Aviles to colonize the new territory. Menendez de Aviles arrived in Florida on the Feast Day of Saint Augustine and named the landing site after the saint. Possession changed hands between Spanish and British rule until the end of Spanish rule in Florida in in 1821.
Throughout its 5 centuries, St Augustine has played a key role in many pivotal events in American history, including the Civil War, the Seminal Wars, the Civil Rights movement and more. This rich historical legacy is evident in almost every square foot of America's oldest city and presents educational opportunities that are unrivaled by any place else.
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As with all our Student Group Tours, we present St. Augustine in a way that maximizes educational opportunity and entertainment for a truly unforgettable experience.
| • | Castillo de San Marcos |
| • | Old Florida Museum |
| • | Old Town Trolley Tours |
| • | Fountain of Youth |
| • | Lighthouse |
| • | Alligator Farm |
| • | Oldest Jail |
| • | Oldest Schoolhouse |
| • | Oldest House |
| • | Ripley's Believe It or Not |
| • | Colonial Spanish Quarter |
| • | Flagler College |
| • | Florida Heritage Museum |
| • | Ghost or Trunk Tours |
| • | Lightner Museum |
| • | Pirate and Treasure Museum |
| • | Transportation to destination via air or motor coach |
| • | Local luxury motor coach dedicated for the entire trip |
| • | Name brand hotel accommodations with inside corridors |
| • | Fully planned itinerary |
| • | Sightseeing & meals |
| • | Complimentary chaperones |
| • | All taxes and gratuities |
| • | 24 hour customer service hotline |
| • | Expert local tour guide |
| • | Travel protection insurance including cancellation, medical and baggage |
| • | Tour director |
| • | Security guards at hotel |
