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Historic Highlights (8 Days, Washington DC Airport And Post Trip Hotel Transfer)

8 days
Start and end in Washington DC
3.0
2 traveler reviews

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Washington, D.C.

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Washington Marriott Georgetown)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Dinner with Travel Director and fellow travelers

    Optional Activities

    • Explore museums of Washington, D.C.
    • Visit memorials and monuments of Washington, D.C.
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  2. Day 2

    Washington, D.C.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Washington Marriott Georgetown)

    Included Activities

    • View the White House
    • View Washington Monument
    • Explore National Mall
    • Visit Lincoln Memorial
    • Visit World War II Memorial
    • Visit Vietnam War Memorial
    • Visit National Museum of African American History and Culture

    Optional Activities

    • Additional exploration of Washington, D.C. museums and attractions
    Landmarks
    White House
    Washington Monument
    National Mall
    Lincoln Memorial
    World War II Memorial
    Vietnam War Memorial
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
    U.S. Capitol Building
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  3. Day 3

    Washington, D.C. to Williamsburg, Virginia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Williamsburg)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mount Vernon Estate
    • Explore Mount Vernon grounds and gardens
    • Tour Mount Vernon mansion
    • Visit American Revolution Museum at Yorktown Victory Center
    • Experience 'Siege of Yorktown' surround screen presentation
    Landmarks
    Mount Vernon Estate
    American Revolution Museum at Yorktown Victory Center
  4. Day 4

    Williamsburg, Virginia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Williamsburg)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jamestown settlement
    • Explore replica colonial fort
    • Explore mock-up of Powhatan village
    • Board replica of colonial ships
    • Explore Colonial Williamsburg
    • Watch fife and drum parade
    • Interact with costumed blacksmiths and tradesmen
    • Meet Sylvia Tabb-Lee for Trans-Atlantic slave trade and African colonial life presentation
    Landmarks
    Jamestown Settlement
    Colonial Williamsburg
  5. Day 5

    Williamsburg to Charlottesville, Virginia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Draftsman)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. John's Church in Richmond
    • Visit Monticello

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at local restaurants in Charlottesville
    Landmarks
    St. John's Church
    Monticello
  6. Day 6

    Charlottesville to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Regional Dinner at Dobbin House Tavern with 'A Soldier's Story' performance)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wyndham Gettysburg)

    Included Activities

    • Journey through Shenandoah National Park
    • Explore Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center
    • Regional Dinner at Dobbin House with 'A Soldier's Story' performance
    Landmarks
    Shenandoah National Park
    Gettysburg National Military Park
    Dobbin House Tavern
  7. Day 7

    Gettysburg to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Family-style meal at Amish home of Samuel and Ruth Lapp with recipes passed through generations and ingredients sourced from their farm), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Philadelphia Marriott Old City)

    Included Activities

    • Gettysburg battlefield tour with Local Specialist
    • Learn about Pickett's Charge and Gettysburg Address
    • Be My Guest lunch experience at Amish home of Samuel and Ruth Lapp
    • Meet Amish family and learn Amish traditions
    • Farewell dinner with Travel Director
    Landmarks
    Gettysburg Battlefield
    Lancaster County Amish Country
  8. Day 8

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour Philadelphia covering U.S. Constitution history
    • Visit UNESCO-listed Independence National Historic Park
    • View Liberty Bell
    • Visit Independence Hall
    • Tour National Constitution Center
    Landmarks
    Independence National Historic Park
    Liberty Bell
    Independence Hall
    National Constitution Center

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3.0
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    3.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    3.0
  • Accommodation
    3.0
  • Food
    4.0
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  • B
    October 1st, 2024
    Unfortunately, it was disappointing due to the Travel Director's lack of professionalism and organizational skills....
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    We appreciate your feedback and the time you spent sharing it with us. Thank you also for being our guest and travelling with us. We apologise that your tour did not meet your expectations on this occasion. A great Travel Director is essential to our guests' overall enjoyment and comfort on our trips. For this reason, we take great care to select our team members based on their passion for travel and in-depth knowledge of their regions. As such, we are surprised to learn that this may have differed from what you had experienced on this rare occasion. We assure you that your feedback has been shared with our Operations Manager for their attention and appropriate action. With this in mind, we hope you will allow us to journey with you again and provide a better overall experience, as we are known for here at Trafalgar.
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  • Historic Highlights (8 Days, Washington DC Airport And Post Trip Hotel Transfer) reviewer 2
    April 12th, 2022
    Sites were fabulous!
    Traveled in April 2022

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  • K

    Kathryn

    Asked on February 2nd, 2024

    What airport should we fly into & is hotel pick up service available

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten February 2024

      Guests to arrive in Washington at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) or Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). For pick up, there is a private transfer for arrival you need to purchase depending on the airport you will arrival.

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      Kathryn

      TravelerWritten February 2024

      how much would an extra pre-da cost in addition to the 8 day Washington DC tour?

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten February 2024

      The cost for our pre-hotel accommodation is $348.00 for a Single room.

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    Tony

    Asked on January 28th, 2024

    What is the mode of travel to each destination on the tour?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten January 2024

      The mode of transportation for this tour is via Motorcoach.

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    Ron

    Asked on October 4th, 2023

    Can you please confirm the meeting point during the first day of this adventure and also can you please confirm the pick-up points?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten October 2023

      On the first day, the welcome desk and reception will be held at the first hotel. At approximately 3:00 p.m. for the welcome desk and 6:00 p.m. for a welcome reception. For pick-up points, are you talking about the arrival and departure transfers? Or in the itinerary? Kindly confirm so we can assist you accordingly.

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    Katrina

    Asked on August 6th, 2023

    Approximate individual price for Historical Highlights 8 day tour? When to book for a July 6th tour?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten August 2023

      Historic Highlights with a departure date of July 06, 2024, is available but not definite. Single room costs $3,803.00 per passenger, twin room costs $3,150.00 per passenger and triple room costs $2,961.00 per passenger

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