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America's Historic East with Extended Stay in Washington DC

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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 46
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Washington DC

    Start point
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States (Meet at your hotel in Washington DC, 18:00)
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  2. Day 2

    Washington DC

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Washington DC sightseeing tour with local guide
    • Visit Lincoln Memorial
    • Visit Kennedy Center
    • Visit Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
    • Visit Vietnam War Veterans Memorial
    • Visit Korean War Veterans Memorial
    • Photo stop at White House
    • Photo stop at Capitol Hill
    • Visit historic Georgetown

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Smithsonian Museums (National Museum of the American Indian, National Museum of American History, National Museum of African American History and Culture)
    • Explore C&O Canal in Georgetown
    • Visit International Spy Museum
    • Walk along Embassy Row
    • Dinner and National Monuments by Night illumination tour
    Landmarks
    Lincoln Memorial
    Kennedy Center
    Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
    Vietnam War Veterans Memorial
    Korean War Veterans Memorial
    White House
    Capitol Hill
    Georgetown
    National Museum of the American Indian
    National Museum of American History
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
    C&O Canal
    International Spy Museum
    Embassy Row
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  3. Day 3

    Washington DC to Mount Vernon - Yorktown - Williamsburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mount Vernon (George Washington's estate)
    • Tour Mount Vernon gardens
    • Visit Washington's Tomb
    • Explore Mount Vernon museums
    • Visit Yorktown Battlefield Park
    • Travel Colonial Parkway to Williamsburg

    Optional Activities

    • Visit American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
    Landmarks
    Mount Vernon
    Washington's Tomb
    Yorktown Battlefield
    Colonial Parkway
    Colonial Williamsburg
  4. Day 4

    Williamsburg - Jamestown

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Exclusive performance by historian Sylvia Tabb-Lee
    • Guided tour of Jamestown Settlement museum
    • Learn about first English Colony in America
    Landmarks
    Jamestown Settlement
    Colonial Williamsburg
  5. Day 5

    Williamsburg to Richmond - Monticello - Staunton

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • St. John's Church tour with a Local Guide in Richmond
    • Monticello guided tour of Thomas Jefferson's estate
    Landmarks
    St. John's Church
    Monticello
    Blue Ridge Mountains
    Shenandoah Valley
  6. Day 6

    Staunton to Shenandoah National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
    • Photo stops on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park
    • Panoramic vistas from Skyline Drive
    Landmarks
    Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
    Shenandoah National Park
    Skyline Drive
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  7. Day 7

    Shenandoah National Park to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Colonial-style candlelight dinner at Dobbin House Tavern)

    Included Activities

    • View Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War interactive exhibits
    • View Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama
    • Watch film 'A New Birth of Freedom'
    • Guided battlefield tour with local guide
    • Colonial-style candlelight dinner at Dobbin House Tavern
    Landmarks
    Gettysburg National Military Park
    Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War
    Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama
    Dobbin House Tavern
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  8. Day 8

    Gettysburg to Lancaster - Valley Forge National Historic Park - Philadelphia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner on the Moshulu tall ship)

    Included Activities

    • Family-owned country market visit in Lancaster County
    • Valley Forge National Historic Park guided tour
    • Farewell dinner on the Moshulu tall ship in Philadelphia
    Landmarks
    Valley Forge National Historic Park
    Memorial Arch at Valley Forge
    Washington Memorial Chapel
    Moshulu
  9. Day 9

    Philadelphia to Washington DC

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Philadelphia guided sightseeing tour
    • Liberty Bell visit
    Landmarks
    Liberty Bell
    Independence Hall
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  10. Day 10

    Washington DC

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Big Bus day pass for hop-on/hop-off sightseeing

    Optional Activities

    • Visit monuments
    • Visit museums
    • Explore galleries
    • Visit gardens
    • Dining and entertainment throughout DC
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  11. Day 11

    Departure

    End point
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States (Depart after breakfast from your hotel in Washington DC, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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    October 17th, 2025
    5
    Everything went great and as planned.
    Traveled in October 2025
  • America's Historic East with Extended Stay in Washington DC reviewer 2
    June 22nd, 2024
    5
    Because of the itinerary, I joined the tour and oh, boy, I surely wasn't mistaken. It was a great adventure from...
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    July 17th, 2023
    5
    Our primary guide, Amy, was knowledgeable about the tour destinations, and what she didn't know immediately found out...
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  • A
    June 20th, 2023
    5
    Driver and tour guide were excellent
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  • A
    June 13th, 2023
    5
    The tour went beyond my expectations. As a former history teacher, It quenched my desire for knowledge with a...
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    June 12th, 2023
    5
    We loved all the beautiful and historical places we visited. Susanna was enthusiastic and well informed.
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    June 12th, 2023
    5
    Savannah was most pleasant and helpful to one and all.
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    June 11th, 2023
    5
    Guide was friendly, well-informed, and organized. Sites were outstanding or good except for one. I would omit the...
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    June 11th, 2023
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    was impressed with our guide's, Susannah Jones, knowledge of history, as well as her unique presentation of such....
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    June 11th, 2023
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    My first trip with Globus and it was everything I hoped it would be. In fact, it exceeded my expectations. Our tour...
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    Susanna

    Asked on March 16th, 2025

    How much does the single supplement cost?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten March 2025

      The single supplement varies by departure date, and you will need to verify the exact cost for your specific date.

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    Sabrina

    Asked on September 19th, 2024

    How can I manage my booking online?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten September 2024

      You can manage your booking through your MyGlobus account, where you can access travel documents and update personal information.

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    Elena

    Asked on September 3rd, 2024

    What kind of meals are provided on this tour?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten September 2024

      We ensure a variety of meals catered to different dietary needs, please specify any dietary restrictions in advance.

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    Steve

    Asked on July 21st, 2024

    Are all admission fees included within price? I note 4 evening meals are included. I can work out 3, Days 4, 7 & 8 but when is 4th? There is an optional evening meal Day 2. Do you know likely cost?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten July 2024

      Dinner is included on Days 4, 6, 7 & 8. The optional dinner on Day 2 is showing as a cost of $75 per person. This can be pre booked from 90 days before departure.

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      Steve

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      Could you confirm is all admission fees are included within price? If not, how much would we need to budget for?

    • GlobusOperatorWritten July 2024

      Entrances fees etc are included in cost of tour. Globus tours are a premium product, so a lot of experiences etc come included as part of the cost. The only optional extra listed for this tour is the dinner on Day 2. Any tips for the tour director and river are also included in the rates.

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    Daphne

    Asked on July 7th, 2024

    Are the tours suitable for solo travelers?

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      Yes, our tours cater well to solo travelers as well as groups, with a good mix of different travelers participating.

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    Elisabeth

    Asked on June 20th, 2024

    What are the transport facilities available at the start of the tour?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten June 2024

      Arrival transfers are not included in the tour price, but instructions will be provided in your travel packet to reach your starting hotel.

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    Shelley

    Asked on May 26th, 2024

    What is the process to acknowledge my booking?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten May 2024

      To confirm your booking, at least one guest from each reservation needs to complete the Guest Acknowledgement process available through our website.

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    Katie

    Asked on April 19th, 2024

    Can I know about the accommodation pricing per day?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten April 2024

      The cost for additional nights outside of the tour dates is $224 per person per night.

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    Lizeth

    Asked on February 21st, 2024

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten February 2024

      Please ensure that all personal and travel documentation information matches the details on your passport or other travel identification.

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    Raul

    Asked on February 16th, 2024

    How large are the tour groups?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten February 2024

      Group sizes vary, but we aim to keep the numbers comfortable for a personalized travel experience, generally not exceeding 40 participants.

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