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Basics
- Activity Type:
- Sightseeing
- Length:
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
Description
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.
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Night 1: Hyatt Regency Philadelphia - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The only waterfront hotel in the area, the Hyatt Regency Williamsburg is on the Delaware River waterfront, near the new Independence Seaport Museum. Spacious guestrooms with stylish contemporary decor feature deluxe amenities, including Portico bath products. Guests have access to the indoor swimming pool and sauna and the health club. 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 Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Ulysses S. Grant. In this newly reconstructed historic landmark, past traditions are richly blended with modern comforts and amenities. The outdoor swimming pool is inviting after a day of sightseeing.Night 3: Big Meadows Lodge / Skyland Resort 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, the lodge lies high in the mountains on the famed Skyline Drive. 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.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 Inn - Williamsburg, Virginia
The Williamsburg Lodge was one of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.’s original Colonial Williamsburg hotels and is very close to Williamsburg’s famous Historic Area. Comfortable guestrooms provide television, an in-room safe, a coffer maker and refrigerator. The hotel offers an indoor swimming pool and a fitness center.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 decor, the 20th-century of the original building and 21st-century amenities. The recreational facilities, to include an outdoor swimming pool, clay tennis courts, award-winning golf, a fitness club as well as lawn bowling and croquet provide a memorable resort experience. 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: L'Enfant Plaza Hotel - Washington, DC
Centrally located within walking distance to the Smithsonian Castle and steps from the Air and Space Museum, the L’Enfant Plaza Hotel is also convenient to 4 of the 5 Washington Metro lines. Attractively furnished guestrooms offer an entertainment center with TV, in-room safe, hairdryer, and a coffee maker. Guests have access to the Fitness Center, and the rooftop swimming pool provides outstanding views of Washington.Additional Details:
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. Please join us and meet your fellow travelers at a welcome reception and dinner this evening.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Hyatt Regency Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Day 2 - Historic Philadelphia and Lancaster County
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.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Lodging: Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, VA
Day 5 - Living History at Williamsburg
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 day
En route to Washington DC tour the first English settlement in America at Jamestown, celebrating its 400th anniversary throughout 2007 as the first permanent English settlement in the New World; see special exhibitions. Journey on to Washington DC for a Washington DC tour that features such stirring sights as the Lincoln Memorial, the Supreme Court, Capitol Hill and the poignant memorials to those who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington, DC
Day 7 - From historic Mount Vernon to a Washington DC tour at night
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. The afternoon is free for you to spend as you please. Attend a special farewell reception and dinner tonight, followed by a memorable evening tour of the city; see Washington''s monuments illuminated at night, a special sight.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington, DC
Day 8 - Journey Home
We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home. Tauck''s Philadelphia to Washington DC tour ends. 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
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