Summary
Head east for Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and the notable settlements, landmarks, significant battlefields presidential estates of the historic East. America’s greatest chapters in history come to life as you stroll down the quaint streets of Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown, march in the steps of American Revolution and Civil War soldiers and stand inside the remarkable Palladian walls of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Prepare to be moved as this East Coast vacation leads you to the marbled memorials of D.C., the sacred site of Lincoln’s Gettysburg address, and the symbolic Liberty Bell in the City of Brotherly Love. Combining the nation’s birthplace with national treasures and small town gems – plus a visit to see the wonder and expansive views of Shenandoah National Park – this vacation through America’s historic East promises discovery and wonder for all. Explore more by adding two more nights in the nation’s capital to your historic East Coast vacation. Hop on the included Big Bus for easy access to the monuments and museums, the galleries and gardens, and the bistros and bars where you can find every type of cuisine and a heaping, helping of topical discussion.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Arrive In Washington Dc
- Day 2
- Washington Dc
- Day 3
- Washington Dc–Mount Vernon, Virginia–Fredericksbur...
- Day 4
- Williamsburg
- Day 5
- Williamsburg–Richmond–Monticello–Staunton
- Day 6
- Staunton–Shenandoah National Park
- Day 7
- Shenandoah National Park–Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
- Day 8
- Gettysburg–Lancaster–Valley Forge National Histori...
- Day 9
- Philadelphia–Washington Dc
- Day 10
- Washington Dc
- Day 11
- Washington Dc
Travel Cities (8): Gettysburg, Lancaster, Mount Vernon, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Richmond, Shenandoah National Park, Washington DC