7-Nights Historic Highlights from $3,015

Historic Highlights
Explore a young nation, on this journey that takes you to Capitol Hill, George Washington’s home, reenactments on Gettysburg’s battlefields and dinner in a haunted tavern. This Mid-Atlantic tour immerses you in the past, as you'll be chatting with blacksmiths in Colonial Williamsburg and visiting the monuments of D.C.’s National Mall.

Dining Summary

• 3 Dinner (D)
• 7 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

• Explore Washington, D.C., St. John's Church in Richmond, Gettysburg Battlefield
• Visit The Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, Mount Vernon, the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, St John's Church in Richmond, Monticello, Shenandoah National Park, Gettysburg National Military Park, Independence National Historic Park and National Constitution Center in Philadelphia
• View the Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol Building and the White House in Washington, D.C., the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia

• Discover heritage and history at the National Museum of African American History and Culture  
• Gettysburg: Explore Gettysburg with a Local Specialist and discover the events that made this battlefield a turning point in the Civil War. Learn about Pickett’s Charge and the people caught up in the fighting, while discovering how the Gettysburg Foundation works to preserve the battlefield and its stories for future generations. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

• Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
• 4-star stays
• Deluxe coach travel

• Washington: This striking museum has collected more than 40,000 artefacts that reflect history, politics, sports, arts and entertainment. Explore the richness and diversity of the African American experience, what it means to their lives, and how it helped shape this nation. 
• Mount Vernon: Visit Mount Vernon Estate, the former home of America's first President George Washington. Explore the Grounds and delve into the history of the American Revolution on an included tour of Mansion.
• Washington D.C.: Explore the nation's proud heritage today as you view the White House, striking Washington Monument and National Mall, stretching from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol building. Reflect on the country's darkest days at the Lincoln Memorial and sombre memorials to World War II and the Vietnam War.
• Williamsburg: The Museum of the American Revolution uncovers and shares compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked the American Revolution. Through the Museum’s collection, immersive galleries, powerful theatre experiences, and interactive elements, visitors gain a deeper appreciation for how this nation came to be and feel inspired to consider their role in ensuring that the promise of the Revolution endures.
• Jamestown: Step into the story of Jamestown, America’s first permanent English settlement, and discover what life was like for the colonists who arrived here in the early 17th century. Walk through a life-sized recreation of their fort, explore a recreated Powhatan village and climb aboard a replica of one of the three ships that made the voyage from England to Virginia.
• Williamsburg: Colonial Williamsburg, once Britain's largest colony in the New World. Get a glimpse into what life was like in the colonies and engage with costumed blacksmiths, tradesmen and enjoy a a marching parade in the towns square.
• Williamsburg: Join Local Specialist Sylvia Tabb-Lee to learn about African colonial life in Virginia and the history of the transatlantic slave trade. Through storytelling, song and dance, Sylvia shares the experiences of African people in Virginia across the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries and the stories that shaped their lives.
• Richmond: Visit St John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia — the very spot where George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were inspired by Patrick Henry’s fiery “Give me liberty, or give me death” speech.
• Charlottesville: Explore Monticello, the neoclassical Italian-style estate where Thomas Jefferson, a key figure of the American Revolution and the third President of the United States, once lived.
• Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center: See weapons, uniforms, photographs and other battlefield artefacts at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, alongside exhibits that trace the events of the battle and the lives caught up in it. First-hand accounts from soldiers and civilians reveal what happened here and how Gettysburg was changed forever.
• Shenandoah: Enjoy your visit through the rolling hills of Shenandoah National Park.
• Philadelphia: Explore the UNESCO-listed Independence National Historic Park and see its famous cracked bell whose inscription has inspired so many to "proclaim liberty". Also see Independence Hall where The Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both debated and signed.
• Philadelphia: Visit the National Constitution Center which brings the United States Constitution to life by hosting interactive exhibits and inspires active citizenship by celebrating the American constitutional tradition.

• Charlottesville: Combining history with modern sophistication, the Draftsman Hotel is a tribute to three U.S. presidents hailing from Virginia — Jefferson, Madison and Monroe. Appreciate the presidents' legacy throughout the hotel's design as well as proximity to local historic sites. From the stylish rooms to the local artwork, every aspect of the Draftsman Hotel has been meticulously crafted to enhance your stay.

• Lancaster County