MIDWEST USA
WILLIAMSBURG & WASHINGTON D.C.
08 DAYS FROM $2,240 US
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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 in
Philadelphia, and Colonial Williamsburg. Celebrate the 400th
anniversary of Jamestown, the first permanent English colony in the New
World. 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.
Finally, discover the past and present in the capital of the United
States on a Washington DC tour. Day 1- Welcome to Philadelphia
The City of Brotherly Love abounds with history and charm. Your Philadelphia to Washington DC tour begins at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at 5:00 PM. A transfer is not included from the airport. You might want to schedule your arrival early enough to explore Philadelphia on your own, seeing sights like the Liberty Bell or the Constitution Center. Please join us and meet your fellow travelers at a welcome cocktail reception and dinner this evening.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Hyatt Regency Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Day 2 – Historic Philadelphia and Lancaster County
Your journey down America's road to independence begins with a horse-drawn carriage ride through the beautiful tree-lined streets of Philadelphia. After a visit to Independence Hall, journey 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 Philadelphia to Washington DC tour to historic Gettysburg.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Gettysburg Hotel, Gettysburg, PA
Day 3 – The Civil War battlefields of Gettysburg
Sense the haunting quality of the battlefields where this decisive battle of the Civil War was fought during a visit to the Gettysburg National Military Park. There is sufficient free time to visit the Gettysburg National Cemetery, site of Abraham Lincoln’s famous Gettysburg Address. Journey into Virginia along the famous Skyline Drive and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains; spend the night in the midst of Shenandoah National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Big Meadows Lodge / Skyland Resort Lodge, Shenandoah National Park, VA
Day 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: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, VA
Day 5 – Living history at Williamsburg
Visit Colonial Williamsburg for a look at living history
Colonial Williamsburg awaits your independent exploration today. Restored to its 18th-century glory and inhabited by interpreters living its 18th-century lifestyle, a visit to this colonial city is a true step back in time. There is so much to discover about life in colonial times today.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, VA
Day 6 – Historic Jamestown and a Washington DC tour by night
En route to Washington DC tour the first English settlement in America at Jamestown, established 400 years ago as the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. 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 on to Washington DC for a Washington DC tour at night – the illuminated monuments are a special sight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC
Day 7 – From historic Mount Vernon to a Washington DC tour by day
From Washington DC tour the beloved Mount Vernon estate of George Washington. Overlooking the Potamic 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 Washingon DC tour that features such stirring sights as the poignant memorials to those who served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, as well as the Lincoln Memorial. Attend a special farewell cocktail reception and dinner tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC
Day 8 – Tauck's Williamsburg & Washington DC tour concludes
We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home. Tauck's Philadelphia to Washington DC tour ends in Washington, DC. When you arrange your transportation to the airport (a transfer is not included), allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in formalities.
Meals: Breakfast
Night 1: Hyatt Regency Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The only waterfront hotel in the area, the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia is on the Delaware River waterfront, near the new Independence Seaport Museum. Spacious guestrooms with stylish contemporary décor feature deluxe amenities, including Portico bath products, 25-inch cable / satellite TV, high-speed Internet access and an in-room safe. Guests have access to the indoor swimming pool, sauna and the Fitness Center with its state-or-the-art exercise equipment and great views. Sample a local micro-brewed beer at Keating’s River Grill Bar while you enjoy its water views.
Night 2: Gettysburg Hotel
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The historic Gettysburg Hotel is located in the heart of Gettysburg’s historic district, just across the street from the Wills House, where Abraham Lincoln drafted the Gettysburg Address, and a quarter-mile from the famous battlefield. For over two centuries, the hotel has hosted prominent national and international figures, such as President and Mrs. Eisenhower, Ulysses S. Grant and Daniel Webster. In this newly reconstructed historic landmark, past traditions are richly blended with modern comforts and amenities. Spacious guestrooms are beautifully appointed with elegant period furnishings and offer a coffee maker, hair dryer, iron / ironing board, cable TV and Internet access dataports. The outdoor swimming pool is inviting after a day of sightseeing. McClennan’s Tavern, a cozy, welcoming English-style pub, is the place for afternoon tea. The Gettysburg Hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America.
Night 3: Big Meadows Lodge
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Shenandoah’s scenic beauty and history surround you at the Big Meadows Lodge. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this lovely lodge lies high in the mountains on the famed Skyline Drive. Built in the 1930s by local craftsmen using stones cut from Massanutten Mountain, Big Meadows Lodge is a historic novelty. Drink in the awesome views, enjoy the live evening entertainment in the New Market taproom or just relax in a rocking chair in the Great Room, which is warmly paneled with wood from native chestnut trees.
Skyland Resort Lodge
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Established in 1886, the Skyland Resort Lodge is set on the highest point of the beautiful Skyline Drive. Listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register, this rustic resort offers stunning views from its lofty perch. Shop for unique items designed by regional artisans in the fine gift shop and enjoy the free nightly entertainment.
Night 4 & 5:
Williamburg Lodge
Williamsburg, Virginia
The Williamsburg Lodge was one of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.’s original Colonial Williamsburg hotels and it is very close to Williamsburg’s famous Historic Area. Comfortable guestrooms provide cable / satellite TV, in-room safe, coffee maker and iron / ironing board. A wide variety of recreational facilities, to include golf courses and tennis courts, are shared with the nearby Williamsburg Inn.
Williamsburg Inn
Williamsburg, Virginia
Located just a block from Duke of Gloucester Street, the gracious and elegant Williamsburg Inn is the “Crown Jewel of the Colonial Williamsburg Hotels.” This lovely hotel spans three centuries of style: 19th-century Regency décor, the 20th-century for the original building and 21st-century amenities. Lovely guestrooms feature cable / satellite TV, broadband Internet access, coffee maker, in-room safe and a mini bar. The recreational facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, clay tennis courts, award-winning golf and a fitness club with spa services, as well as lawn bowling and croquet, provide a memorable resort experience. The gracious Terrace Room offers traditional afternoon tea. The readers of Travel + Leisure have awarded the Williamsburg Inn a place on the publication’s list of the world’s top 500 hotels.
Night 6 & 7: Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
Washington, DC
A proud member of the Historic Hotels of America, the luxurious Renaissance Mayflower Hotel is situated in the very heart of the city close to must-see monuments, noted attractions, the White House and the Metro. Stylish guest rooms offer individual climate control, iron and ironing board, color TV with cable and satellite channels, mini-bar and upscale amenities including Bath & Body Works products. The new state-of-the-art Fitness Center features cardiovascular equipment, free weights and cardio training center. The intimate Lobby Court is a delightful place to enjoy a nightcap after a busy day “inside the beltway.”
The City of Brotherly Love abounds with history and charm. Your Philadelphia to Washington DC tour begins at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at 5:00 PM. A transfer is not included from the airport. You might want to schedule your arrival early enough to explore Philadelphia on your own, seeing sights like the Liberty Bell or the Constitution Center. Please join us and meet your fellow travelers at a welcome cocktail reception and dinner this evening.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Hyatt Regency Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Day 2 – Historic Philadelphia and Lancaster County
Your journey down America's road to independence begins with a horse-drawn carriage ride through the beautiful tree-lined streets of Philadelphia. After a visit to Independence Hall, journey 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 Philadelphia to Washington DC tour to historic Gettysburg.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Gettysburg Hotel, Gettysburg, PA
Day 3 – The Civil War battlefields of Gettysburg
Sense the haunting quality of the battlefields where this decisive battle of the Civil War was fought during a visit to the Gettysburg National Military Park. There is sufficient free time to visit the Gettysburg National Cemetery, site of Abraham Lincoln’s famous Gettysburg Address. Journey into Virginia along the famous Skyline Drive and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains; spend the night in the midst of Shenandoah National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Big Meadows Lodge / Skyland Resort Lodge, Shenandoah National Park, VA
Day 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: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, VA
Day 5 – Living history at Williamsburg
Visit Colonial Williamsburg for a look at living history
Colonial Williamsburg awaits your independent exploration today. Restored to its 18th-century glory and inhabited by interpreters living its 18th-century lifestyle, a visit to this colonial city is a true step back in time. There is so much to discover about life in colonial times today.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, VA
Day 6 – Historic Jamestown and a Washington DC tour by night
En route to Washington DC tour the first English settlement in America at Jamestown, established 400 years ago as the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. 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 on to Washington DC for a Washington DC tour at night – the illuminated monuments are a special sight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC
Day 7 – From historic Mount Vernon to a Washington DC tour by day
From Washington DC tour the beloved Mount Vernon estate of George Washington. Overlooking the Potamic 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 Washingon DC tour that features such stirring sights as the poignant memorials to those who served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, as well as the Lincoln Memorial. Attend a special farewell cocktail reception and dinner tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC
Day 8 – Tauck's Williamsburg & Washington DC tour concludes
We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home. Tauck's Philadelphia to Washington DC tour ends in Washington, DC. When you arrange your transportation to the airport (a transfer is not included), allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in formalities.
Meals: Breakfast
Night 1: Hyatt Regency Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The only waterfront hotel in the area, the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia is on the Delaware River waterfront, near the new Independence Seaport Museum. Spacious guestrooms with stylish contemporary décor feature deluxe amenities, including Portico bath products, 25-inch cable / satellite TV, high-speed Internet access and an in-room safe. Guests have access to the indoor swimming pool, sauna and the Fitness Center with its state-or-the-art exercise equipment and great views. Sample a local micro-brewed beer at Keating’s River Grill Bar while you enjoy its water views.
Night 2: Gettysburg Hotel
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The historic Gettysburg Hotel is located in the heart of Gettysburg’s historic district, just across the street from the Wills House, where Abraham Lincoln drafted the Gettysburg Address, and a quarter-mile from the famous battlefield. For over two centuries, the hotel has hosted prominent national and international figures, such as President and Mrs. Eisenhower, Ulysses S. Grant and Daniel Webster. In this newly reconstructed historic landmark, past traditions are richly blended with modern comforts and amenities. Spacious guestrooms are beautifully appointed with elegant period furnishings and offer a coffee maker, hair dryer, iron / ironing board, cable TV and Internet access dataports. The outdoor swimming pool is inviting after a day of sightseeing. McClennan’s Tavern, a cozy, welcoming English-style pub, is the place for afternoon tea. The Gettysburg Hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America.
Night 3: Big Meadows Lodge
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Shenandoah’s scenic beauty and history surround you at the Big Meadows Lodge. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this lovely lodge lies high in the mountains on the famed Skyline Drive. Built in the 1930s by local craftsmen using stones cut from Massanutten Mountain, Big Meadows Lodge is a historic novelty. Drink in the awesome views, enjoy the live evening entertainment in the New Market taproom or just relax in a rocking chair in the Great Room, which is warmly paneled with wood from native chestnut trees.
Skyland Resort Lodge
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Established in 1886, the Skyland Resort Lodge is set on the highest point of the beautiful Skyline Drive. Listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register, this rustic resort offers stunning views from its lofty perch. Shop for unique items designed by regional artisans in the fine gift shop and enjoy the free nightly entertainment.
Night 4 & 5:
Williamburg Lodge
Williamsburg, Virginia
The Williamsburg Lodge was one of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.’s original Colonial Williamsburg hotels and it is very close to Williamsburg’s famous Historic Area. Comfortable guestrooms provide cable / satellite TV, in-room safe, coffee maker and iron / ironing board. A wide variety of recreational facilities, to include golf courses and tennis courts, are shared with the nearby Williamsburg Inn.
Williamsburg Inn
Williamsburg, Virginia
Located just a block from Duke of Gloucester Street, the gracious and elegant Williamsburg Inn is the “Crown Jewel of the Colonial Williamsburg Hotels.” This lovely hotel spans three centuries of style: 19th-century Regency décor, the 20th-century for the original building and 21st-century amenities. Lovely guestrooms feature cable / satellite TV, broadband Internet access, coffee maker, in-room safe and a mini bar. The recreational facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, clay tennis courts, award-winning golf and a fitness club with spa services, as well as lawn bowling and croquet, provide a memorable resort experience. The gracious Terrace Room offers traditional afternoon tea. The readers of Travel + Leisure have awarded the Williamsburg Inn a place on the publication’s list of the world’s top 500 hotels.
Night 6 & 7: Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
Washington, DC
A proud member of the Historic Hotels of America, the luxurious Renaissance Mayflower Hotel is situated in the very heart of the city close to must-see monuments, noted attractions, the White House and the Metro. Stylish guest rooms offer individual climate control, iron and ironing board, color TV with cable and satellite channels, mini-bar and upscale amenities including Bath & Body Works products. The new state-of-the-art Fitness Center features cardiovascular equipment, free weights and cardio training center. The intimate Lobby Court is a delightful place to enjoy a nightcap after a busy day “inside the beltway.”
DEPARTURE DATES
April - October
PRICES
From approx $2,240 US
per
person double occupancy
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