Journey through Pennsylvania's Amish country to Gettysburg; visit the Marine Corps Museum, Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown on our Philadelphia to Washington DC tour. Special touches include Freedom Rising in Philly, living history in Gettysburg, and a Exclusive farewell evening at Washington's International Spy Museum.

Day 1 - Welcome to Philadelphia
Your Philadelphia to Washington DC tour begins at 6:00 PM at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia. A transfer is included from Philadelphia International Airport to the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia. You might want to schedule your arrival a day ahead of time to explore Philadelphia on your own. Please join us and meet your fellow travelers at this evening's welcome cocktail reception and dinner at your elegant hotel on Philadelphia's Logan Square.

Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, PA

Day 2 - Have fun with history in exciting Philadelphia
Your Philadelphia to Washington DC tour down America's road of history begins with a full day's exploration of The City of Brotherly Love. Ride a horse-drawn carriage ride through the Old City's beautiful, tree-lined cobblestone streets; visit America's birthplace, Independence Hall; view the Liberty Bell in its new home, and watch the renowned multimedia presentation Freedom Rising at the National Constitution Center. Spend the rest of the day as you please in Philly, perhaps exploring some of the city's numerous museums, or sampling its rich culinary culture from cheesesteaks to pretzels and beyond during lunch and dinner on your own.

Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, PA

Day 3 - Amish country & Gettysburg's Civil War battlefields
Journey to Pennyslvania's 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, then continue on your Philadelphia to Washington DC tour to historic Gettysburg. Sense the haunting quality of the battlefields where this decisive 1863 Civil War battle was fought as you explore Gettysburg National Military Park with a National Park Service guide. Tonight, a storyteller in Civil War-period garb describes the experience of a Gettysburg civilian caught in the fighting at an exclusive dessert reception.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Wyndham Gettysburg, PA

Day 4 - Semper Fi... and a colonial dinner in Williamsburg
After crossing the Mason-Dixon line, arrive at Virginia's National Museum of the Marine Corps, where interactive exhibits showcasing the USMC's glorious history illustrate the meaning of "Semper Fidelis." Today's final destination is Colonial Williamsburg, whose cobblestone streets and buildings have been restored to the way they looked when the city was Virginia's colonial capital. As you step back in time on a two-night stay, have dinner tonight at one of Williamsburg's famous taverns featuring authentic colonial-era fare.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, VA*

Day 5 - Living history at Williamsburg
Restored to its 18th-century glory and inhabited by interpreters in period dress living its 18th-century lifestyle, Colonial Williamsburg awaits your independent exploration today. Discover life in days gone by as you step back in time to meet residents ranging from artisans and tradespeople to militiamen and ordinary citizens, and visit restored buildings including Virginia's colonial Capitol, the Governor's Palace, Raleigh Tavern, Bruton Parish Church and scores of colonial homes and shops.

Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, VA*

Day 6 - Old Jamestown & a Washington DC tour by night
En route to the nation's capital, visit the historic site of Jamestown, Virginia, established 400 years ago as the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. Contrast the three cultures that converged here - Powhatan Indians, the English and the Africans - at an educational lecture, and take a walking tour to view gallery exhibitions focusing on America's early heritage. Continue on to America's capital city for a two-night stay in the heart of it all at the landmark Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, beginning with this evening's memorable nighttime Washington DC tour - the illuminated monuments on the National Mall are an unforgettable sight.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC

Day 7 - From historic Mount Vernon to Washington by day
Take a morning excursion to the beloved Mount Vernon estate of George Washington, overlooking the Potamic River; explore the estate with its state-of-the-art interactive museum, the 18th-century mansion and its landscaped grounds. Return to the capital for daytime sightseeing featuring the National Mall and its poignant memorials to those who served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, as well as the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial and Capitol Hill. Tonight, your memorable Philadelphia to Washington DC tour draws to a close as you are immersed in the cloak-and-dagger world of espionage with a Exclusive evening at Washington's International Spy Museum, including a tour of its interactive exhibits, a farewell cocktail reception and dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC

Day 8 - Homeward bound
Philadelphia to Washington DC tour ends in Washington, DC. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel to Ronald Reagan National Airport or Dulles International Airport; allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in formalities.

Meals: Breakfast

* Note: All departures stay at the Williamsburg Lodge in Colonial Williamsburg on nights 4 & 5. For an additional $275 per person double or $550 per person single, you may reserve accommodations at the Williamsburg Inn (limited availability); inquire at time of booking. Triples will be accommodated at the Williamsburg Lodge.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Night 1 & 2: Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Surrounded by history and sporting contemporary classic furnishings inspired by the Federal Period – as well as a peaceful garden courtyard with its own cascading waterfall – the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is elegance itself overlooking Logan Square in the heart of the "City of Brotherly Love." Each of its spacious, airy and impeccably furnished guest rooms is equipped with a desk, flat-screen interactive TV with all news cable network, voice mail, internet access, CD player, down pillows, hair dryer, in-room safe, mini bar, thick terry bathrobes and windows that open for fresh air. Enjoy extraordinary French-influenced American cuisine with views of Alexander Calder's Swann Memorial Fountain at the hotel's Fountain Restaurant – rated Philly's #1 restaurant in the Zagat Survey – or in a more casual setting at the Swann Café.

Night 3: Wyndham Gettysburg
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The Wyndham Gettysburg is conveniently located on the campus of Gateway Gettysburg, a pedestrian-friendly 100-acre entertainment, dining and shopping complex. Well-appointed guest rooms feature such appreciated amenities as a 27-inch LCD flat-screen TV, high-speed Internet access, coffee maker and in-room safe. After a busy day of seeing the sights, relax in the indoor swimming pool and whirlpool or work out in the executive health club. If you’re in the mood for a traditional stone-oven-baked pizza, head to Garibaldi’s or enjoy a nightcap in the Gettysburg Lounge.

Night 4 & 5: Williamsburg Lodge
Williamsburg, Virginia
The recently completed renovation of the Williamsburg Lodge presents the ambiance of a southern family home—furnishings are inspired by art from the nearby Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum. One of the two original hotels envisioned by John D. Rockefeller, the property has now matured to comprise eight buildings, interconnected by sheltered, brick-paved walkways – offering guests a generous helping of southern hospitality with impeccable service. 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 guest rooms provide cable / satellite TV, in-room safe, coffee maker and iron / ironing board. A wide variety of recreational facilities, including golf courses and tennis courts, are shared with the nearby Williamsburg Inn. The new restaurant serves cuisine with contemporary southern and Chesapeake influences.

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, including 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 world-renowned Renaissance Mayflower Hotel – where for nearly a century presidents, policy-makers, celebrities and visiting dignitaries have stayed, worked, celebrated and even lived – 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.”

Value Includes:
* Exclusive – learn everything you've ever wanted to learn about the world of espionage during a special evening, cocktails and dinner at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC
* A viewing of the multimedia presentation Freedom Rising at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia; Freedom Rising chronicles the development of the U.S. Constitution
* Stories from a costumed storyteller about what it was like to be a civilian during the Battle of Gettysburg, told during a private dessert reception in Gettysburg
* An educational lecture about the many distinctive cultural influences that came together to create Jamestown, the first permanent English colony in America
* Guided tour through Amish farmland to explore the cultural heritage of the Amish in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
* Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as detailed
* 14 meals (7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners), service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage