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Untold Tales of Historic Trails

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Philadelphia

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along the waterfront
    • Visit Cherry Street Pier
    • Seek out local Philadelphia cuisine
  2. Day 2

    Philadelphia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Independence National Historical Park
    • Visit the Liberty Bell
    • Visit Reading Terminal Market
    Landmarks
    Independence National Historical Park
    Liberty Bell
    Reading Terminal Market
  3. Day 3

    Philadelphia to Dover to Annapolis

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Air Mobility Command Museum in Dover
    • Visit Maryland State House in Annapolis
    • Orientation tour of Annapolis

    Optional Activities

    • Try Maryland blue crabs at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Air Mobility Command Museum
    Maryland State House
    Chesapeake Bay
  4. Day 4

    Washington, DC

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Washington, DC
    • See US Capitol
    • See the White House
    • See the National Mall and Washington Monument

    Optional Activities

    • Optional dinner and illumination tour of DC memorials
    Landmarks
    US Capitol
    White House
    National Mall
    Washington Monument
  5. Day 5

    Washington, DC

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit National Museum of American History
    • Visit National Museum of Natural History
    • Visit Arlington National Cemetery
    • See Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
    • See grave of President John F. Kennedy
    • Optional excursion to Mount Vernon, home of George Washington
    Landmarks
    National Museum of American History
    National Museum of Natural History
    Arlington National Cemetery
    Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
    Mount Vernon
  6. Day 6

    Richmond

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor's Center
    • Orientation tour of Fredericksburg Historic District
    • Orientation tour of Richmond
    • Visit St. John's Church in Richmond
    Landmarks
    Fredericksburg Battlefield
    Fredericksburg Historic District
    St. John's Church
  7. Day 7

    Richmond

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Richmond's museums and riverfront
    • Optional excursion to Colonial Williamsburg
    Landmarks
    Colonial Williamsburg
  8. Day 8

    Shenandoah National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Admission and guided tour of Monticello
    • Entrance fee to Shenandoah National Park
    Landmarks
    Monticello
    Shenandoah National Park
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  9. Day 9

    Gettysburg

    Included Activities

    • Entrance fee to Gettysburg National Military Park
    • Visit Gettysburg National Military Park Museum
    • See Gettysburg Cyclorama
    • Guided sightseeing of Gettysburg Battlefield

    Optional Activities

    • Optional farewell dinner at historic tavern
    Landmarks
    Gettysburg National Military Park
    Gettysburg Cyclorama
    Gettysburg Battlefield
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  10. Day 10

    Gettysburg - Lancaster - Valley Forge - Philadelphia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Kitchen Kettle Village for Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch food and products
    • Visit Valley Forge National Historical Park
    • Guided sightseeing of Philadelphia
    Landmarks
    Kitchen Kettle Village
    Valley Forge National Historical Park
    Philadelphia International Airport
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    Would have like portage at the hotels and availability of walk in showers. Guide and driver excellent.

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