Williamsburg & Washington DC
Escorted Coach Tour
  
From Philadelphia to Washington, DC, tour landscapes that have seen centuries of historic events. Walk in America's footsteps, from the very earliest days of the nation to the present day. Discover the history and American lifestyles through the centuries from Philadelphia, to Colonial Williamsburg. Travel back in time on an enchanting carriage ride along Philadelphia's historic tree-lined streets. Discover the distinctive cultural influences that came together to create Jamestown, the first permanent English colony in the New World, at an educational lecture. Appreciate America's scenic beauty along the Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park and through the rolling hills of Pennsylvania. Visit the poignant battlefields of the Civil War in Gettysburg, and tour the magnificent home of George Washington at Mount Vernon. Dine at a Colonial Tavern in Williamsburg featuring Colonial-era menus, recipes and dishes. Finally, discover the past and present in the capital of the United States on a Washington, DC tour.
1. Welcome to Philadelphia. Tour begins: Hyatt Regency Philadelphia Hotel at 5:00 PM. Welcome to Philadelphia, first capital of the United States, location of the First and Second Continental Congress, and the "City of Brotherly Love." Join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner. Meals D
2. Amish Country / Gettysburg. Your journey through America's past begins with a h orse-drawn carriage ride through the beautiful tree-lined streets of Philadelphia. Visit Independence Hall, site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and home of the Liberty Bell before journeying to Lancaster County, home of the Amish. With their simple ways, the Amish still live very much as their ancestors did, without all the modern conveniences that we take for granted. Gain insights into the Amish culture during a tour with a local guide and continue on your tour to Gettysburg. Meals BLD
3. The Civil War battlefields of Gettysburg. Visit the somber grounds of Gettysburg National Military Park, where thousands lost their lives on Gettysburg's battlefields; it is a poignant reminder of the complex history of the Civil War. Visit also the Gettysburg National Cemetery, where President Abraham Lincoln delivered his immortal "Gettysburg Address" on November 19, 1863. Travel south, crossing the Mason / Dixon Line into West Virginia, continuing into Virginia through rolling orchard country to the rustic, but spectacular Shenandoah National Park. Meals BLD
4. Legacy of Thomas Jefferson. - and dine in a tavern. Journey to Charlottesville and explore Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's fantastic colonial mansion, then on to the capital of the Confederacy, Richmond, for a drive down Monument Avenue, a National Historic Landmark for its 19th-century town houses and statues. Spend the next two nights in Colonial Williamsburg; dinner tonight is at one of Williamsburg's famous taverns, featuring Colonial-era fare. Meals BLD
5. Living history at Williamsburg. Explore Colonial Williamsburg, restored to its 1770 grandeur as the economic and political hub of Britain's largest colony in the New World. Meet historic interpreters in colonial dress who represent actual citizens from 18th-century Williamsburg. Step back in time in this living history museum and see the Capitol Building, still flying the British flag; Raleigh Tavern, a favorite meeting place of delegates to the House of Burgesses; the Governor's Palace; Bruton Parish Church; and many other historic colonial homes and shops. It will be a day you'll long remember! Meals B
6. Historic Jamestown and a Washington, DC tour by night.  Depart Williamsburg today for visits to Jamestown, founded in 1607 as the first permanent English settlement in the "New World," You have an opportunity to contrast three cultures that converged here - Powhatan Indians, the English and the Africans - at a lecture, and take a walking tour to see gallery exhibitions focusing on America's early heritage. Journey to Washington, DC for a tour of the capital by night - the illuminated monuments are a special sight. Meals BLD
7. From historic Mount Vernon to a Washington, DC tour by day. From Washington, DC tour the beloved estate of George Washington. Overlooking the Potomac River, you'll be one of the first to explore the newly-opened interactive museum on a tour of the mansion and landscaped grounds. Depart Mount Vernon and take a Washington, DC tour that features such stirring sights as the poignant memorials to those who served in World War II, the Korean and Vietnamise wars, as well as the Lincoln Memorial. Attend a special farewell reception and dinner tonight. Meals BD
8. Journey Home. Tour ends: Washington, DC. Fly home anytime. A transfer to the airport is not included. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in. Meals B
Departure Dates 2008
8 Days / 7 Nights
Begins Philadelphia
Apr 06, 13, 19, 26
May 03, 10, 25
Jun 08, 22
Jul 13
Aug 17
Sep 14, 21
Oct 05, 12
Additional dates may become available as these sell out.
Prices 2008 - Price Per Person
Twin £1025 Single £1309 Triple £919 (twin with roll-away)
Washington Inn Option: For an additional £113 per person, double occupancy or £225 per person, single occupancy, you may reserve accommodation at the Williamsburg Inn instead of the Williamsburg Lodge in Colonial Williamsburg. Enquire at the time of booking. Triples will be accommodated at the Williamsburg Lodge.
17 Meals Included.
Special Airfares: Just America will be pleased to quote transatlantic airfares - please enquire at the time of booking. |
