Tour Description

Explore a young nation, on this journey that takes you to Capitol Hill, George Washington’s home, reenactments on Gettysburg’s battlefields and dinner in a haunted tavern. This Mid-Atlantic tour immerses you in the past, as you'll be chatting with blacksmiths in Colonial Williamsburg and visiting the monuments of D.C.’s National Mall.

Priced From:

$ 6510pp ^*

From: 2026-04-25

To: 2026-10-10

Start Location: Washington D.C., United States Of America

End Location: Washington D.C., United States Of America

Trip Type: Country Explorer

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Greetings Washington, D.C.

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Washington Marriott Georgetown

The political heart of America is your gateway to a memorable encounter with the Land of the Free and how it came to be so. After checking in to your hotel, enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore the museums, memorials and monuments of Washington, D.C. This evening, you’ll join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a dinner to kick-start your journey.

Marvel at Mount Vernon

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Washington Marriott Georgetown

This morning, visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture. This is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture and houses over 40,000 fascinating artefacts. Afterwards, tread in the footsteps of America's first president by visiting Mount Vernon, the former home of George Washington. Step back into the 18th century, strolling the estate’s lush gardens, grounds, and fascinating museum galleries before returning back to your hotel for a free evening.

Uncover the History of Washington, D.C. Dive into Culture

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn Williamsburg

Roam the oak-lined avenues of Washington, D.C. and see tributes to America’s famous sons and daughters as you explore the nation’s proud heritage. View the National Mall, stretching from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol Building, then reflect on the nation’s history at the memorials to World War II and the Vietnam War. Continue to Yorktown to visit the American Revolution Museum, where period artefacts and the dramatic Siege of Yorktown bring the fight for independence to life. Your journey then carries on to Williamsburg, founded in 1638 as Middle Plantation and once the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Step Back In Time At Colonial Williamsburg Make Travel Matter

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn Williamsburg

This morning, we venture to Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America, where we'll gain insights into the trials that marked the lives of early 17th century colonists. Fast forward a few centuries and spend the rest of the day in Colonial Williamsburg, once Britain's largest colony in the New World. Chat with blacksmiths and soldiers, and perhaps even engage in some politicking with a costumed Federalist in the town square. Partake in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and meet Sylvia Tabb-Lee who will bring America’s slavery history into the light with storytelling, visual presentations, and song and dance.

Explore Charlottesville And Monticello

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: The Draftsman

Visit St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia—the very spot where George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were inspired by Patrick Henry's fiery "Give me liberty or give me death" speech. Continue to Charlottesville, where you'll enjoy lunch on your own at one of the many local restaurants in town. Then, visit Monticello, the neoclassical Italian estate where Jefferson once sought a quieter existence.

Unlock the Legacy of Gettysburg Make Travel Matter

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Wyndham Gettysburg

Journey through the rolling hills of Shenandoah National Park en route to Gettysburg, where you’ll uncover the devastation of the four-year Civil War that divided North and South. Visit the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center to explore powerful exhibits, artefacts and stories from one of the war’s most pivotal battles, while learning how the National Park preserves this solemn battlefield and its legacy. This evening, indulge in a festive dinner at the 19th-century Dobbin House, said to be Gettysburg’s most haunted.

Journey To Philadelphia

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Philadelphia Marriott Old City

Cast your mind back to the pivotal yet tragic day on which Pickett led his charge at Gettysburg. Join a Local Specialist who will bring to life the events at Gettysburg that turned the tide of the Civil War. Just four months later, the battlefield served as the backdrop for Abraham Lincoln's call for "a new birth of freedom" in his famed Gettysburg Address. Later, you will enjoy a special experience at the Amish home of Samuel and Ruth Lapp, who own a working 25-acre produce farm just outside Lancaster. The Lapp family will introduce our guests to a few Amish traditions and host them for a family-style meal with recipes passed down through generations and ingredients sourced directly from their farm. You’ll journey to the City of Brotherly Love and the site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence next. Stay in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic district, within walking distance of dozens of landmark buildings. This evening, we’ll join our Travel Director and fellow American history enthusiasts for a dinner.

Discover The Sights Of Philadelphia

Day 8

Duration: 1

Discover the story of American democracy this morning in Philadelphia. Explore Independence National Historical Park and see the cracked Liberty Bell, whose inscription inspired generations to proclaim liberty. Continue to the National Constitution Center, where immersive exhibits bring the creation of the U.S. Constitution to life, from the debates of the Constitutional Convention to the rights and freedoms it still shapes today. Walk among the life-size bronze figures in Signers’ Hall and uncover the people and ideas behind this defining document. Your journey then comes to an end in Washington, D.C., where you’ll be transferred to Dulles International Airport or Ronald Reagan National Airport, or to the Washington Marriott Georgetown if you’re extending your stay.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-05-09

End Date: 2026-05-16

twin

Child Price: 6702

Adult Price: 7395

twinShare

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Adult Price: 7395

triple

Child Price: 6332

Adult Price: 7025

single

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Adult Price: 8695

Start Date: 2026-06-20

End Date: 2026-06-27

twin

Child Price: 6277

Adult Price: 6975

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6975

triple

Child Price: 5893

Adult Price: 6591

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8297

Start Date: 2026-07-04

End Date: 2026-07-11

twin

Child Price: 6277

Adult Price: 6975

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6975

triple

Child Price: 5890

Adult Price: 6588

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8306

Start Date: 2026-09-05

End Date: 2026-09-12

twin

Child Price: 6187

Adult Price: 6875

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6875

triple

Child Price: 5822

Adult Price: 6510

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8140

Start Date: 2026-09-19

End Date: 2026-09-26

twin

Child Price: 6187

Adult Price: 6875

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6875

triple

Child Price: 5822

Adult Price: 6510

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8140

Start Date: 2026-10-03

End Date: 2026-10-10

twin

Child Price: 6205

Adult Price: 6895

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6895

triple

Child Price: 5836

Adult Price: 6526

single

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