AMERICA'S HISTORIC EAST
8 days, Washington to Philadelphia

Discover the historic national treasures of the East on this rewarding eight-day vacation. Start in Washington D.C. by visiting Arlington National Cemetery, the Vietnam, Korean, and FDR Memorials, and many other famous sites. Then visit Mount Vernon and the Yorktown Historical Battlefield and enjoy a colonial-style dinner at a local tavern. Next day tour the archeological site of Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area where costumed villagers add charm to the quaint streets. See the Historic Trade Shops, the Public Goal, and drop in at Raleigh Tavern, the meeting place for Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and other patriots. Next, visit Richmond’s capitol building and St. John's Church followed by Jefferson's beautiful and imposing estate, Monticello. Shenandoah National Park, Harper's Ferry, and Gettysburg National Military Park are also highlights on this trip. An exclusive presentation by an Abraham Lincoln portrayer invites you into his historic era. Continue exploration at Valley Forge for a behind-the-scenes tour and picnic lunch. End your exciting trip with independent sightseeing in Philadelphia. For passengers who would like to return to Washington D.C., the coach will continue to the D.C. Hotel at no additional cost.

INCLUDED FEATURES
WASHINGTON D.C.
Guided sightseeing, welcome reception
MOUNT VERNON
Visit George Washington’s home
YORKTOWN
Visit Yorktown Battlefield
WILLIAMSBURG
Exclusive performance by professional historian, visit Colonial Williamsburg, colonial-style dinner
JAMESTOWN
Visit Jamestown
RICHMOND
Visit St. John’s Church
CHARLOTTESVILLE
Visit Monticello
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK
Sightseeing
HARPERS FERRY
Visit Harpers Ferry National Historic Park
GETTYSBURG
Visit Gettysburg National Historic Park, Dobbin House Tavern experience, Abraham Lincoln portrayer
VALLEY FORGE
Visit to Valley Forge National Historic Park
PHILADELPHIA
Orientation tour, Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner

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