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Enjoy 8 Days Historic Highlights Escorted tour featuring sightseeing and many activities in Gettysburg, Philadelphia, Shenandoah National Park, Washington DC and Williamburg. Hartford Travel Guide and Trip Planner

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Washington DC

 
Arrive Washington DC.

You have a complimentary transfer to your hotel, where the rest of the day is free. Your Tour Director will be available this afternoon to answer any questions.

Washington DC picture
Food and Dining

Meet your travelling companions this evening at a Welcome Reception.

Hotel

Stay at Capital Hilton (F).


Day 2 - Washington DC

 
Sightseeing

This morning’s tour of Washington highlights views of the city's most famous landmarks, including the White House, Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. See the World War II Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Memorial.

Sightseeing

Then cross the river and take a narrated tour of Arlington National Cemetery. (FB)


Day 3 - Williamsburg

 
Washington DC - Mount Vernon - Williams­burg.
Sightseeing

Your first stop this morning is Mount Vernon, the former home of George Washington. Then head south through Virginia to Yorktown, where the British Army was finally defeated, ending the Revolutionary War. On to Colonial Williamsburg.

Food and Dining

This evening, enjoy a special Virginia colonial dinner. (FB,D)

Hotel

Stay at Crowne Plaza Hotel Williamsburg at Fort Magruder (F).


Day 4 - Williamsburg

 
Jamestown Excur­sion - Colonial Williamsburg.
Sightseeing

This morning visit Jamestown, site of the first permanent English settle­ment in America, founded in 1607. See replicas of the ships that brought the first settlers to the New World, and the re-created fort and Indian village.

Sightseeing

There is time to explore the site before returning to Colonial Williamsburg. Step back into the 18th century as you stroll along the Duke of Gloucester Street where the towns­people, adorned in period costumes, go about their daily lives in faith­fully restored shops, taverns and homes. (FB)


Day 5 - Williamsburg

 
Williamsburg - Monticello - Shenandoah National Park.
Bus

Travel to Richmond, once the capital of the Confederacy and now the capital of Virginia.

Sightseeing

See the State Capitol and St. John's Church where Patrick Henry exclaimed "Give me liberty or give me death." From here, continue into the rolling hills of Virginia’s country­side to Monticello, the beautiful home of President Thomas Jefferson.

National Parks

This afternoon, head into the Blue Ridge Mountains, following the scenic Skyline Drive of Shenandoah National Park. (FB,D)

Hotel

Stay at Big Meadows Lodge (MF).


Day 6 - Gettysburg

 
Shenandoah National Park - Gettysburg.
Bus

Travel north through the town of Harpers Ferry, site of abolitionist John Brown’s raid which ignited the early flames of the Civil War.

Sightseeing

Next to Gettysburg to tour the nearby farm of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. (FB)

Hotel

Stay at Gettysburg Hotel (F).


Day 7 - Philadelphia

 
Gettysburg - Amish Country - Philadelphia.
Sightseeing

Tour the Gettysburg National Military Park this morning with a local guide.

Sightseeing

Then on through Lancaster County into the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch countryside, the land of the Amish. See the rich farm­lands and learn more about these peaceful people. Finally, travel to Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love.”

Food and Dining

This evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner at the hotel. (FB,D)

Hotel

Stay at Courtyard Philiadelphia Downtown by Marriott (F).


Day 8 - Washington DC

 
Philadelphia - Depart Washington DC.
Museums

On an orientation tour of Philadelphia, visit the award-winning National Constitution Center, the first museum dedicated to the U.S. Constitution.

National Parks

Then on to Independence National Historical Park, home of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.

Return to Washington DC with stops at Dulles International and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airports and at the Washington DC hotel for passengers extending their stay. Please do not schedule flights before 5:30 p.m. from Dulles International or 6:30 p.m. from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airports. (FB)


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