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- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 42 - 50
- Age range 5 to 99

Highlights
- Say hello to hikers of the Appalachian Trail at the mid-way point in Harpers Ferry
- Get lost in the orange and red fall foliage of Shenandoah National Park
- Stop at one of the most photographed spots in the USA, tranquil Mabry Mill
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 WASHINGTON DC AREA
- Day 2 WASHINGTON DC AREA–GETTYSBURG
- Day 3 GETTYSBURG–HARPERS FERRY–SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK
- Day 4 SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK–NEW RIVER GORGE–BECKLEY
- Day 5 BECKLEY–CHARLESTON–KENTUCKY HORSE PARK–LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
- Day 6 LEXINGTON–HODGENVILLE–BARDSTOWN–LEXINGTON, KY
- Day 7 LEXINGTON, KY–GATLINBURG
- Day 8 GATLINBURG
- Day 9 GATLINBURG–GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK–ASHEVILLE
- Day 10 ASHEVILLE–BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY–MOUNT AIRY– LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA
- Day 11 LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA–MONTICELLO–RICHMOND–WILLIAMSBURG
- Day 12 WILLIAMSBURG. EXCURSION TO COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG
- Day 13 WILLIAMSBURG–MOUNT VERNON–WASHINGTON DC
- Day 14 WASHINGTON DC
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services

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Number of tours
210
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- AAndrew· October 8th, 2023Good value,nice sized group, friendly staffShow moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AKaye· October 6th, 2023A very full itinerary but lots of fun, with a good mix of American history & scenery. A well-organised tour with an excellent director & driver.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AAnita· October 4th, 2023I had an excellent time on my tripShow moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- ANoela· October 3rd, 2023Very happy with tour, thought hotel rooms were excellent. Disappointed with one of the optional tours, it was not what was advertised and what we played for before our tour.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AAnonymous· October 2nd, 2023The tour was well organized and interesting. The tour guide was wonderful- always prepared, positive and knowledgeable. I totally enjoyed the whole experience!Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- ALinda· September 29th, 2023Great itinerary, really interesting and enjoyable tripShow moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AAnonymous· September 28th, 2023An excellent well run tourShow moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AAnonymous· September 28th, 2023Everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Our tour manager, Brenda, gave us good guidance and historical knowledge throughout the tour. She was obviously an experienced tour manager who did a lot of work behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly. Our driver also had some long driving days and coped very well.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- APatrick· September 28th, 2023Professional. Good service. Brenda handles problems well.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AJo Ann· October 2nd, 2023Good value. Tour guide helpful, kind, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Cosmos
What our customers ask about this tour
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Carlos
Asked on June 16th, 2024how do I book excursions on this tour
- CosmosOperator•Written June 2024
Excursion are not able to be booked until 60 days prior to departure. Once you are booked on a tour, you will be advised when the optional excursions are available for purchase.
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Ian
Asked on May 4th, 2023Is it for beginners- how many miles a day and how hard of a hike
- CosmosOperator•Written May 2023
This tour is operated by motor coach. The only time you'll be on foot is during the included sightseeing. I would not consider this itinerary to require a lot of physical exertion.
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Andrea
Asked on July 22nd, 2022Is the hotel in Alexandria VA at the first nite included
- CosmosOperator•Written July 2022
The hotel on the first night of the tour is included, the night before you start guided sightseeing. Example hotel is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot Alexandria West/Mark Center
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