Tour Heritage Of America (Philadelphia, Pa To Washington, D.C.)

Meals

6 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 3 dinners

Transport

Modern air-conditioned coach throughout tour

Accommodation

Day 1: The Notary Hotel, Autograph Collection Day 2 to 3: Wyndham Hotel Day 4: The Draftsman, Autograph Collection Day 5 to 6: DoubleTree by Hilton Day 7 to 8: The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center

Guide

Experienced English-speaking driver and guide throughout tour

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View the Liberty Bell and see Independence Hall on a Philadelphia city tour Walk the hallowed battlefield at Gettysburg and tour the National Military Park Travel along the famous Skyline Drive for amazing views of the Shenandoah Valley Visit the presidential estates of Washington’s Mount Vernon and Jefferson’s Monticello Tour some of Colonial Williamsburg’s 88 restored historic buildings and dine in a traditional tavern Explore the countless treasures of the Smithsonian Institution View the moving World War II Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial Visit Arlington National Cemetery

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Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents. Please contact our team of Travel Experts for more information. Revolutionary Yorktown and Dinner - $85 pp Trace the epic tale that led to the founding of the U.S. at the American Revolutionary Museum in Yorktown, Virginia. Walk the grounds of a Continental Army encampment and join an artillery crew where you’ll learn to prepare a battalion gun for battle. Step into simpler times and discover the life of an 18th-century farming family. Visit new indoor galleries to see period artifacts, exhibits and captivating films. After a full afternoon of embarking on this riveting interactive history lesson, you’ll savor dinner at a local restaurant. DC Twilight Tour - $85 pp Savor the cuisine of Washington, D.C. during dinner at a local restaurant before heading out for a spectacular twilight tour of our nation’s capital. See the dramatic monuments and memorials that this beautiful city is known for illuminated against the darkened sky. Stops will be made at beloved icons such as the Jefferson Memorial, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial. The experience of seeing these famous landmarks as darkness falls is certain to be the highlight of your visit to Washington, D.C. Please note that all optional experience prices are estimations only and are subject to availability.

Insurance

This tour does not include travel insurance. Please make sure you are adequately covered. You can arrange travel insurance with your preferred provider, or our Travel Experts can recommend a provider for you.

Others

Arrival and departure transfers Pre and post-tour accommodation Tipping Other meals, snacks and drinks

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed.

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Day 1 Day 1: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Tour Begins
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Tour Begins

Celebrate America’s rich and varied heritage on an in-depth tour of the eastern United States featuring essential landmarks and incredible vistas. First stop, Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love. Tonight, enjoy a welcome reception at the hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: Philadelphia - Gettysburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Philadelphia - Gettysburg

This morning, embark on a tour of “the Birthplace of a New Nation.” See the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, the location of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the drafting of the Constitution. We’ll stop in Amish country on our way to Gettysburg, site of the Union victory and a turning point in the Civil War. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a historic Gettysburg tavern.
Day 3 Day 3: Gettysburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Gettysburg

Visit the Gettysburg National Military Park and Museum. Begin your tour with the film A New Birth of Freedom. Then lose yourself in Paul Philippoteaux’s Cyclorama from 1884, a breathtaking 360° cylindrical painting depicting Pickett’s Charge. Explore the Museum of the American Civil War and its galleries. Step onto the battlefield with a guided tour of the site illuminating those three historic days in 1863 and the decisive battle that changed the course of American history forever. This afternoon embark on a guided walking tour of historic downtown Gettysburg with a local expert dressed in period clothing. Tonight, enjoy a home-cooked family-style meal in a historic barn (dating back to 1764) and experience life on a third generation family-owned farm.
Day 4 Day 4: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - Shenandoah Valley, Va - Charlottesville
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - Shenandoah Valley, Va - Charlottesville

Stop in West Virginia to visit the quaint, historic community of Harpers Ferry, where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet. Then we pass through Shenandoah National Park via Skyline Drive. Travel along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where the scenic wilderness extends in all directions. This evening, enjoy dinner on your own in downtown Charlottesville.
Day 5 Day 5: Charlottesville - Williamsburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Charlottesville - Williamsburg

Visit Monticello, the beautiful home and gardens of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence. Learn about him during a tour of the main house before exploring on your own or choosing between a guided tour focusing on the experiences of the enslaved people of Monticello or a guided tour of the gardens and grounds. This afternoon we arrive in historic Williamsburg.
Day 6 Day 6: Colonial Williamsburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Colonial Williamsburg

Step back in time. The short film, “Story of a Patriot,” is your introduction to Colonial Williamsburg where costumed re-enactors populate the streets and buildings, bringing 1770 to life. Tour the Governor’s Palace and Gardens; then feel free to wander the cobblestone streets and explore some of the 88 historic buildings during an afternoon at leisure.
Day 7 Day 7: Williamsburg - Washington, D.C.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Williamsburg - Washington, D.C.

Depart for Arlington National Cemetery to view the Tomb of the Unknowns and the Kennedy gravesites. Then travel to Washington, D.C. Explore the world-famous Smithsonian Institution’s countless treasures where it’s your choice! Visit the National Gallery of Art -OR- the National Museum of American History. Explore the National Gallery of Art where you will view over 150,000 pieces of creative work, including drawings, photographs, sculptures and paintings, from artists all over the nation. The National Museum of American History features the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to compose the national anthem, the First Ladies Hall containing many ball gowns worn by America’s First Ladies, and more. The evening is free to explore on your own.
Day 8 Day 8: Washington, D.C.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Washington, D.C.

Take a guided tour of America’s capital featuring wonderful views of the Capitol building, the White House, monuments and museums. Our first stop is the White House Visitor Center where you retrace the story of the historic residence. Continue with a stop at the moving World War II Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Korean War Memorial. Finally, make a photo stop at the U.S. Capitol building. This afternoon, visit Mount Vernon, the beloved home of George Washington. Wander the lush plantation grounds and tour the home filled with 18th-century artifacts. Toast the end of a wonderful trip this evening at a farewell dinner.
Day 9 Day 9: Washington, D.C. - Tour Ends
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Washington, D.C. - Tour Ends

Bid farewell to Washington, D.C. this morning.

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Heritage Of America (Philadelphia, Pa To Washington, D.C.)

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Itinerary of your trip Heritage Of America (Philadelphia, Pa To Washington, D.C.)

Day 1: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Tour Begins

Day 2: Philadelphia - Gettysburg

Day 3: Gettysburg

Day 4: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia - Shenandoah Valley, Va - Charlottesville

Day 5: Charlottesville - Williamsburg

Day 6: Colonial Williamsburg

Day 7: Williamsburg - Washington, D.C.

Day 8: Washington, D.C.

Day 9: Washington, D.C. - Tour Ends

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