Trafalgar > Historic Highlights 2009

Historic Highlights 2009
8 Days starting from $1,675

Countries Visited:
United States

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Length: 8 Days
Type: First Class Usa & Canada 2009
Category: Discovery
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: TT-DHIH-2009
   
 
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Washington D.C., Williamsburg, Shenandoah National Park, Gettysburg, Philadelphia

Discover wonderful historical sites on this 8 day tour. Featuring such greats as Mount Vernon, Shenandoah National Park, the Eisenhower National Historic Site and Gettysburg National military Park.
 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
  • SPECIALS
Sightseeing Highlights
  • Washington DC Spend two nights in the nation’s capital; see the famous sights with a local guide; explore Arlington National Cemetery aboard a guided Tourmobile.
  • Mount Vernon Join a guided tour of the historic home and gardens of the United States’ first president, George Washington.
  • Williamsburg Stay two nights in Williamsburg and step back in time to the eve of the American Revolution on a guided tour of Colonial Williamsburg.
  • Yorktown Visit the Yorktown Victory Center, a chronicle of America’s evolution from colonial status to nationhood.
  • Jamestown Explore the first permanent English settlement on the banks of Virginia’s James River.
  • Richmond Find out from a local guide about the historic significance of St John’s Church, a National Historic Landmark.
  • Shenandoah National Park Spend the night inside this national park and journey along the scenic Skyline Drive and discover waterfalls, ancient hemlocks, springs, flora, and abundant wildlife.
  • Eisenhower National Historic Site Tour President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s home and farm which served as his weekend retreat and meeting place with world leaders.
  • Gettysburg Join a local guide for a visit to the site of the largest, bloodiest battle of the Civil War; view the Electric Map battle orientation program; meet with a surprise guest of the Civil War era over dinner.
  • Philadelphia Relive the past at Philadelphia''s National Constitution Center and see the Liberty Bell.
  • Monticello Learn about Thomas Jefferson on a guided tour of the spectacular house he built for himself and his family.
Dining Highlights
  • 1 Welcome Reception with your Tour Director in Washington DC
  • 7 full breakfasts
  • 1 three-course dinner at the hotel
  • 1 specialty dinner at a hotel in Williamsburg
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Philadelphia
10 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors on tour.
  • Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from Dulles International and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airports to the Trafalgar hotel in Washington DC and on Day 8 from Philadelphia to Dulles International and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airports and the Trafalgar hotel in Washington DC.
  • Travel on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
  • You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
  • A wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
Airport Transfers
On all tours round trip arrival and departure transfers are included on the arrival and departure day of your tour. Should you arrive or depart at other times, Trafalgar is pleased to offer inexpensive transfers via scheduled shuttle service or mini van. Please ask at the time of confirming your reservation for these services to be booked.
  • Day 1 - Arrive Washington DC (2 nights) Welcome to Washington DC! A complimentary transfer is provided to the Trafalgar hotel.Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pmfor aWelcome Reception at the hotel.

    Hotel: Capital Hilton


  • Day 2 - Washington DC sightseeing & at leisure This morning we tour Washington with a local guide viewing the city''s most famous landmarks, including theWhite House,Washington Monument and the Mall.We stop at theWorldWar II and Lincoln Memorials.Then we visit Arlington National Cemetery and learn more about the final resting place of the nation''s heroes on a narrated tour onboard the Tourmobile.The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this fascinating city. (Full Breakfast)


  • Day 3 - Washington DC – Mount Vernon – Yorktown – Williamsburg (2 nights) Today we visit the home of George Washington, Mount Vernon, which overlooks the Potomac River. Later, Revolutionary War history comes alive as we visit the Yorktown Victory Center. Then we step further back into America''s British colonial period, arriving in Williamsburg for our two-night stay. This evening enjoy a special Virginia colonial dinner. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

    Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel Williamsburg at Fort Magruder


  • Day 4 - Jamestown & Colonial Williamsburg sightseeing Today we venture to Jamestown, home of the first permanent English settlement in America, founded in 1607 by colonists seeking a new beginning in the NewWorld.We spend the remainder of the day absorbing the sights and sounds of Colonial Williamsburg. Step back into the 18th century as you stroll
    along the Duke of Gloucester Street where the townspeople, adorned in period costume, go about their daily lives in faithfully restored shops, taverns and homes. (Full Breakfast)


  • Day 5 - Williamsburg – Monticello – Shenandoah National Park Today our Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure! We travel to Richmond, once the capital of the Confederacy. From here we continue into the rolling hills of Virginia''s countryside to Monticello, the beautiful home of President Thomas Jefferson. This afternoon we drive into the Blue Ridge Mountains, following the scenic Skyline Drive of Shenandoah National Park. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Big Meadows Lodge


  • Day 6 - Shenandoah – Gettysburg This morning we see the town of Harpers Ferry, site of abolitionist John Brown’s raid which ignited the early flames of the Civil War. Next we reach the town of Gettysburg and tour the nearby farm of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: The Gettysburg Hotel


  • Day 7 - Gettysburg – Amish Country – Philadelphia This morning we tour the Gettysburg National Military Park with a local guide. Then we’re off to Lancaster County in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, the land of the Amish.We explore the rich farmlands and learnmore about these people who eschew modern life.Next we arrive in Philadelphia.This evening we
    enjoy a Farewell Dinner. (Full Breakfast / Farwell Dinner)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn Historic District


  • Day 8 - Philadelphia – Depart Washington DC After breakfast,we enjoy an orientation tour of Philadelphia.We visit the awardwinning National Constitution Center, the first ever museum dedicated to the US Constitution. Next we explore Independence National Historical Park, home of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Later we return to Washington DC where a complimentary transfer is provided to Dulles International and Ronald Reagan National airports and to the Trafalgar hotel in Washington DC for passengers extending their stay. (Full Breakfast)

    Please do not schedule flights before 5:30pm from Dulles International or 6:30pm from Ronald Reagan National airports.



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  • Washington D.C.
  • Williamsburg
  • Shenandoah National Park
  • Gettysburg
  • Philadelphia
This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
* For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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