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Patriots Passage with Washington DC Extension
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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| Package Information |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
AHFE |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Guided Tour |
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Number of Days |
10 |
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Starting Price |
$2129 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$678 |
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Countries Visited |
United States
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City Highlights |
Washington DC, Philadelphia, Williamburg, Lancaster |
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WASHINGTON DC:
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit International Spy Museum
MOUNT VERNON:
Visit George Washingtons home
WILLIAMSBURG:
Visit Colonial Williamsburg; Colonial-style dinner
JAMESTOWN:
Visit Jamestown Settlement
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK:
Sightseeing
GETTYSBURG:
Visit Gettysburg National Historic Park; Dobbin House Tavern experience; ghost tour
HERSHEY:
Visit Hersheys Chocolate World
LANCASTER:
Visit an Amish farm and house
PHILADELPHIA:
Orientation tour; farewell dinner
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.
MEALS
American breakfast daily (B); 5 three-course dinners with choice of entrées (D), including a welcome and farewell dinner.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included with land and air price.
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Day 1: Arrive in Washington DC. (Sat.) Welcome to Washington DC! This evening, mingle with your fellow families at the 7 p.m. welcome dinner while your Tour Director prepares you for your upcoming adventure. (D)
Day 2: Sights of Washington DC. (Sun.) Your half-day guided tour features ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY with the KENNEDY GRAVESITES, and VIETNAM, KOREAN, and WORLD WAR II MEMORIALS, as well as many other well-known sights. Also stop for photos at the White House and Capitol Hill. End your tour at the INTERNATIONAL SPY MUSEUM, focusing on human intelligence and the role spies have played in world events throughout history. Explore interactive exhibits about disguise, surveillance, threat analysis, and more. The afternoon is free to pursue your favorite interests. Maybe visit the Smithsonian Institute, Georgetown, the National Cathedral, or other prominent monuments and museums. Try our optional dinner tonight at one of Washingtons favorite restaurants, followed by an illumination tour of beautiful monuments. (B)
Day 3: Explore Mount Vernon. (Mon.) This morning, visit MOUNT VERNON, the restored home of George Washington. Tour the house and gardens, and visit the gravesite. The afternoon is free to relax by your hotels pool or take in additional sites. This evening, enjoy a COLONIAL-STYLE DINNER at a famous local tavern. Youll have an opportunity to engage in a recreated supper experience savored by 18th-century patriots. (B,D)
Day 4: Step Back in Time at Colonial Williamsburg. (Tue.) Enter COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURGS HISTORIC AREA for a guided tour where costumed villagers add to the authenticity. Stroll down its quaint streets, browse through the historic trade shops, and see the Public Gaol. Also be sure to drop in at Raleigh Tavern, the meeting place for Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and other patriots. While here you will have the chance to vote for or against independence, join the militia, or participate in the Election of Burgesses. This afternoon is at leisure, or you may join an optional excursion to nearby Busch Gardens with thrilling rides and attractions, 10 main stage shows, and a wide variety of foods and shops. (B)
Day 5: Jamestown Settlement. (Wed.) At JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT, costumed historical interpreters depict daily lives of people two and three centuries ago in faithfully recreated settings”a Powhatan Indian village, three replica ships that sailed from England in 1607, and the Colonial fort. Next, travel much the same route as Lees army during its invasion of Pennsylvania. Enjoy photo stops and panoramic vistas from Skyline Drive in beautiful SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK, where you will stay for the night. (B,D)
Day 6: Walk the Battle Lines of Gettysburg. (Thu.) Today continue across Maryland to GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK for time to vividly recount the Battle of 1863, and examine the experiences and emotions of the Southern soldiers in battle. This evening, enjoy a Colonial candlelit dinner at the elegant Dobbin House Tavern, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Later, a guided GHOST TOUR takes you to some of the quaint houses and gentle fields in and around the town of Gettysburg, where scores of haunted sightings of soldiers, moving again in battle lines, are common. (B,D)
Day 7: Hersheys Chocolate World & Amish Experience. (Fri.) Travel to Hershey, Pennsylvania, and visit HERSHEYS CHOCOLATE WORLD. Experience chocolate-making from bean to bar at a simulated factory and, of course, get a sample of the real Hersheys product! Next stop is an AMISH FARM AND HOUSE where a Local Guide explains this faith, culture, and traditional way of life which excludes the use of modern conveniences such as electricity and telephones. Continue to Philadelphia, where your Tour Director and a historical personality host a farewell dinner. (B,D)
Day 8: Depart Philadelphia. (Sat.) Your sightseeing focuses on the important buildings of this historic city, the birthplace of the nation. Major attractions include the Liberty Bell and Independence National Historic Park. Continue to Washington DC, visiting Baltimore en route. During your break here, maybe visit Fort McHenry, where œOld Glory flew during the War of 1812. (B)
Day 9: Washington DC. (Sun.) A full day at leisure. If you wish to see more of the sights, take the included OLD TOWN TROLEY that loops around the city, stopping at various museums and monuments. (B)
Day 10: Depart Washington DC. (Mon.) The vacation ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to Ronald Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport. (B) |
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
| Touring Date |
Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
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Single
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| Mar 22 - Mar 31, 2008 | Call Us | $2129 | Call Us | $2807 | | Jun 21 - Jun 30, 2008 | Call Us | $2129 | Call Us | $2807 | | Jul 05 - Jul 14, 2008 | Call Us | $2129 | Call Us | $2807 | | Jul 19 - Jul 28, 2008 | Call Us | $2129 | Call Us | $2807 | | Jul 26 - Aug 04, 2008 | Call Us | $2129 | Call Us | $2807 | | Aug 02 - Aug 11, 2008 | Call Us | $2129 | Call Us | $2807 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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