Itinerary
- Day 1
Washington, D.C.
You'll arrive in Washington, D.C. and get settled into your hotel. The afternoon is yours to wander through the museums, memorials, and monuments at your own pace. Later this evening, you'll join your Travel Director and the group for a Welcome Dinner to start off the trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Explore museums of Washington, D.C.
- Visit memorials and monuments of Washington, D.C.
- Day 2
Washington, D.C.
Today covers the main D.C. landmarks like the White House, Washington Monument, and National Mall. You'll pay your respects at the memorials for Lincoln, World War II, and Vietnam. The National Museum of African American History and Culture is on the schedule, and then your afternoon and evening are free to explore the capital on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- View the White House
- View Washington Monument
- Explore National Mall
- Visit Lincoln Memorial
- Visit World War II Memorial
- Visit Vietnam War Memorial
- Visit National Museum of African American History and Culture
Optional Activities
- Additional exploration of Washington, D.C. museums and attractions
Landmarks/POIs White House Washington Monument National Mall Lincoln Memorial World War II Memorial Vietnam War Memorial National Museum of African American History and Culture U.S. Capitol Building - Day 3
Washington, D.C. to Williamsburg, Virginia
You'll head out to Mount Vernon, George Washington's former estate, and walk through the 18th-century gardens and museum. From there, it's on to the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown Victory Center to see the Siege of Yorktown exhibit with surround screen effects. By evening you'll arrive in Williamsburg, which was founded in 1638 as Virginia's former capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Vernon Estate
- Explore Mount Vernon grounds and gardens
- Tour Mount Vernon mansion
- Visit American Revolution Museum at Yorktown Victory Center
- Experience 'Siege of Yorktown' surround screen presentation
Landmarks/POIs Mount Vernon Estate American Revolution Museum at Yorktown Victory Center - Day 4
Williamsburg, Virginia
Start the day at Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement, where you'll learn about early 17th-century colonial life. You'll see the recreated fort, mock Native American village, and replica ships. After lunch, spend the afternoon in Colonial Williamsburg watching fife and drum parades and talking with costumed tradespeople. Later, local specialist Sylvia Tabb-Lee will share stories about slavery through storytelling, song, and dance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jamestown settlement
- Explore replica colonial fort
- Explore mock-up of Powhatan village
- Board replica of colonial ships
- Explore Colonial Williamsburg
- Watch fife and drum parade
- Interact with costumed blacksmiths and tradesmen
- Meet Sylvia Tabb-Lee for Trans-Atlantic slave trade and African colonial life presentation
Landmarks/POIs Jamestown Settlement Colonial Williamsburg - Day 5
Williamsburg to Charlottesville, Virginia
Visit St. John's Church in Richmond, the historic spot where Patrick Henry gave his famous speech. Next, head to Charlottesville and grab lunch at a local restaurant on your own. Then you'll tour Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's neoclassical estate. The rest of your day is open for exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit St. John's Church in Richmond
- Visit Monticello
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurants in Charlottesville
Landmarks/POIs St. John's Church Monticello - Day 6
Charlottesville to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
You'll drive through the rolling hills of Shenandoah National Park on your way to Gettysburg. Stop at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center to learn about the Civil War battle. This evening, you'll have a regional dinner at the Dobbin House, a 19th-century tavern, where a costumed Civil War soldier will share stories from that era.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Regional Dinner at Dobbin House Tavern with 'A Soldier's Story' performance)
Included Activities
- Journey through Shenandoah National Park
- Explore Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center
- Regional Dinner at Dobbin House with 'A Soldier's Story' performance
Landmarks/POIs Shenandoah National Park Gettysburg National Military Park Dobbin House Tavern - Day 7
Gettysburg to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A local specialist will guide you through the Battle of Gettysburg and its significance in the war. You'll learn about Lincoln's Gettysburg Address delivered on the battlefield. Later, head to Lancaster County for lunch at the Lapp family farm, a 25-acre working produce operation, where Samuel and Ruth Lapp serve a traditional family-style meal with generational recipes. Afterward, travel to Philadelphia and settle into the historic district. Tonight you'll join your Travel Director for a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Family-style meal at Amish home of Samuel and Ruth Lapp with recipes passed through generations and ingredients sourced from their farm), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Gettysburg battlefield tour with Local Specialist
- Learn about Pickett's Charge and Gettysburg Address
- Be My Guest lunch experience at Amish home of Samuel and Ruth Lapp
- Meet Amish family and learn Amish traditions
- Farewell dinner with Travel Director
Landmarks/POIs Gettysburg Battlefield Lancaster County Amish Country - Day 8
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
You'll explore the history of the U.S. Constitution during a morning tour of Philadelphia. Visit Independence National Historic Park and see the Liberty Bell. Walk through Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed. Tour the National Constitution Center. Afterward, you'll depart for the airport around 4:00pm to Dulles or 5:00pm to Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Philadelphia covering U.S. Constitution history
- Visit UNESCO-listed Independence National Historic Park
- View Liberty Bell
- Visit Independence Hall
- Tour National Constitution Center
Landmarks/POIs Independence National Historic Park Liberty Bell Independence Hall National Constitution Center
