WWII: Honor the Heroes and Historic Honolulu - 7 Hours

Honor the crew aboard the USS Arizona that perished in the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. The Arizona Memorial serves as the final resting place for nearly 2,000 servicemen. Honor the memory of those who lost their lives and see their names engraved in this monument dedicated to them.

Your tour docent will introduce you to Pearl Harbor once you arrive. Your docent will coordinate your admission tickets, self-guided headsets, and give you an overview of the facility. Self-guided headsets will allow you to experience the museum and other exhibits on display.

Enjoy a meal provided by one of Hawaii’s locally popular restaurants. Then you will continue the excitement on a guided tour through historic downtown Honolulu. Visit the National Cemetery of the Pacific. Hear the stories (mo’olelo) of Iolani Palace, Hawaii State Capitol, Aloha Tower, and Kawaiaha`o Church that will leave you with a lasting impression of Hawaii past./p>

Itinerary Highlights

• View the dramatic film recounting the tragic event that took place at Pearl Harbor
• Embark the USS Arizona memorial to pay tribute to servicemen
• Self-guided tour of the Road to the War and Attack Museum
• Observe the “black tears” of the USS Arizona Memorial
• Stand on the Surrender Deck of the USS Missouri “The Mighty Mo”
• Lunch Stop- A daily menu will be present to you early in your tour giving you an opportunity to select your meal
• Take trip through the City of Honolulu to take in the sights
• Learn the history of Hawaii’s King Kamehameha, and take a photo at this statue
• See 1 of 2 Royal Palaces on American soil the beautiful “Iolani Palace”
• Immerse yourself in the History of Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific
• View the Unique Hawaii State Capitol Building and the Aloha Tower
• Hear the stories (mo’olelo) of downtown Honolulu historic Kawaiaha`o Church