9 Day Eastern USA Heritage, Philadelphia to Washington D.C.

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2 Philadelphia, 1 Gettysburg, 1 Charlottesville, 2 Williamsburg, 2 Washington DC
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore historic Philadelphia, and visit the Museum of the American Revolution Visit sites from the Battle of Gettysburg, including Little Round Top, the location of Pickett's charge and Devil's Den Discover the WWII American Experience Museum, housing a variety of authentic WWII vehicles, uniforms and artifacts Skyline Caverns, one of the few places in the world featuring anthodite formations Take a guided tour of Monticello and get a glimpse into the life of Thomas Jefferson View how America's first settlers lived at the Jamestown Settlement In Colonial Williamsburg, watch craftspeople work their trade, and hear stories about colonial times Embark on a panoramic tour of Washington DC to view the Capitol building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery

What's this trip about?

    2 Philadelphia, 1 Gettysburg, 1 Charlottesville, 2 Williamsburg, 2 Washington DC

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • North America

Attractions

  • Charlottesville
  • Gettysburg
  • Philadelphia
  • Virginia
  • Washington

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights Chicago-Philadelphia, Washington Dulles-Chicago Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 8 nights accommodations
    • 2 nights Philadelphia 1 night Gettysburg 1 night Charlottesville 2 nights Williamsburg 2 nights Washington DC Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage 12 meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager Entrance fees per itinerary

Itinerary

DAY 1, Sunday - Arrive in Philadelphia
Arrive in Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love and transfer independently to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Your tour begins with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM Overnight: Philadelphia

DAY 2, Monday - Historic Philadelphia, Museum of the American Revolution
Begin the day with a guided walking tour of historic Philadelphia and gain insight into the history of America's founding fathers. During your exploration, visit Christ Church where many of the founding fathers worshipped, view Carpenters' Hall, the Liberty Bell, Indepen...
DAY 3, Tuesday - Gettysburg Battlefield Tour
Today, depart Philadelphia and travel through Lancaster County, past Amish farms to Gettysburg. On arrival, spend time at leisure. In the afternoon, take a panoramic battlefield tour. Visit sites from the Battle of Gettysburg, viewed as a key turning point in the America...
DAY 4, Wednesday - WWII American Experience Museum, Skyline Caverns, Travel to Charlottesville
Visit the WWII American Experience Museum this morning and learn about the sacrifices made during WWII both on the battlefield and on the home front. View a wide variety of authentic WWII vehicles, uniforms and artifacts. Then, head south to Virginia and travel towards C...
DAY 5, Thursday - Monticello, Travel to Williamsburg
Morning visit to Monticello, the estate of Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States and founder of the University of Virginia. It is located on a hill, offering unparalleled views of the city of Charlottesville and Blue Ridge Mountains. Take a guided tour o...
DAY 6, Friday - Jamestown Settlement, Colonial Williamsburg
Explore historic Jamestown and step back in time. View how America's first settlers lived at the Jamestown Settlement. Visit the living history museum and learn about colonial history through interactive experiences, and exhibits. There will be time to climb replicas of ...
DAY 7, Saturday - Washington D.C.
Depart for Washington D.C. this morning. Upon arrival, in the early afternoon, take a panoramic tour of America's capital featuring views of the Capitol building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, World War II Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Korean W...
DAY 8, Sunday - Full Day in Washington DC
Today is free to explore Washington DC on your own. Perhaps, join the optional George Washington's Mount Vernon with lunch tour. Visit the first American president's home and estate, a historic landmark on the banks of the Potomac River. Learn about George Washington's l...
DAY 9, Monday - Return Home
Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,999
Price per day$333
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Gate 1 Travel offers escorted tours, European river cruises, independent vacations and customized international vacation packages for less. Our discount travel packages and tour packages to destinations worldwide provide exceptional value, saving our customers time and money. We have taken care of all the details so you don't have to. Find your dream vacation today.

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Mission: To deliver More of the World for Less by developing quality, affordable vacations for North Americans. To provide exemplary service to our customers and to earn their loyalty. To respect our partners. To invest in our employees, providing a safe and comfortable work environment. To know and understand our products and destinations. To constantly innovate and be a leader in technology.

Founded in 1981 with 3 employees; now with over 200 employees worldwide

Headquarters: Fort Washington, PA (Suburban Philadelphia)

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    • Not Included:Optional tours, transfers and gratuities.
Travel Insurance
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Age Requirements
18 years and up
Optional Activities
OnDay : 8 Price : $59
Additional Information

Additional Information: For arrival and departure on North America packages with US gateways, transfers are not included with Air & Land packages nor available on an optional basis. See Trip Preparation -> Arrival & Departure for more information regarding options to transfer to your hotel.

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