Historic Trails & Blue Ridge Mountains

14 days
Start and end in Washington DC
5.0
41 traveler reviews

Historic Trails & Blue Ridge Mountains

14 days
Start and end in Washington DC
5.0
41 traveler reviews

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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
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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

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 WASHINGTON DC AREA
  2. Day 2 WASHINGTON DC AREA–GETTYSBURG
  3. Day 3 GETTYSBURG–HARPERS FERRY–SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK
  4. Day 4 SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK–NEW RIVER GORGE–BECKLEY
  5. Day 5 BECKLEY–CHARLESTON–KENTUCKY HORSE PARK–LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
  6. Day 6 LEXINGTON–HODGENVILLE–BARDSTOWN–LEXINGTON, KY
  7. Day 7 LEXINGTON, KY–GATLINBURG
  8. Day 8 GATLINBURG
  9. Day 9 GATLINBURG–GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK–ASHEVILLE
  10. Day 10 ASHEVILLE–BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY–MOUNT AIRY– LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA
  11. Day 11 LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA–MONTICELLO–RICHMOND–WILLIAMSBURG
  12. Day 12 WILLIAMSBURG. EXCURSION TO COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG
  13. Day 13 WILLIAMSBURG–MOUNT VERNON–WASHINGTON DC
  14. Day 14 WASHINGTON DC
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What's Included

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  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar 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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  • A
    · October 8th, 2023
    Good value,nice sized group, friendly staff
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · October 6th, 2023
    A very full itinerary but lots of fun, with a good mix of American history & scenery. A well-organised tour with an excellent director & driver.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · October 4th, 2023
    I had an excellent time on my trip
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · October 3rd, 2023
    Very 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.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · October 2nd, 2023
    The tour was well organized and interesting. The tour guide was wonderful- always prepared, positive and knowledgeable. I totally enjoyed the whole experience!
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 29th, 2023
    Great itinerary, really interesting and enjoyable trip
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 28th, 2023
    An excellent well run tour
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 28th, 2023
    Everything 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.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 28th, 2023
    Professional. Good service. Brenda handles problems well.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · October 2nd, 2023
    Good value. Tour guide helpful, kind, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Carlos

    Asked on June 16th, 2024

    how do I book excursions on this tour

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten 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, 2023

    Is it for beginners- how many miles a day and how hard of a hike

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten 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, 2022

    Is the hotel in Alexandria VA at the first nite included

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten 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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