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Americas Historic East with Washington DC Extension
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
AHE |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
10 |
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Starting Price |
$2059 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$706 |
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Triple room disc. |
$161 |
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Countries Visited |
United States
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City Highlights |
Williamburg, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Gettysburg, Charlottesville |
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INCLUDED FEATURES
WASHINGTON DC:
Welcome reception; guided sightseeing
MOUNT VERNON:
Visit George Washingtons home
YORKTOWN:
Visit Yorktown Battlefield
WILLIAMSBURG:
Exclusive performance by professional historian; visit Colonial Williamsburg; Colonial-style dinner
JAMESTOWN:
Visit Jamestown settlement
RICHMOND:
Visit St. Johns Church
CHARLOTTESVILLE:
Visit Monticello
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK:
Sightseeing
HARPERS FERRY:
Visit Harpers Ferry National Historic Park
GETTYSBURG:
Visit Gettysburg National Historic Park; Dobbin House Tavern experience; Abraham Lincoln portrayer
VALLEY FORGE:
Visit Valley Forge National Historic Park
PHILADELPHIA:
Visit Liberty Bell and Independence Hall; Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.
MEALS
Welcome reception (WR); American breakfast daily (B); 4 three-course dinners with choice of entrees (D), including a Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included with land and air price.
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Day 1: Washington DC. (Sat.)
Welcome to Washington DC! This evening, mingle with your traveling companions at the 6 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. (WR)
Day 2: Washington DC. (Sun.)
Your half-day guided tour features ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY with the KENNEDY GRAVESITE, 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. 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: Washington DC-Mount Vernon-Williamsburg. (Mon.)
This morning we visit MOUNT VERNON, the restored home of George Washington. Tour the house and gardens, and visit the gravesite. Then visit YORKTOWN HISTORICAL BATTLEFIELD PARK, the site where the British surrendered to Washingtons troops in 1781, bringing the American Revolution to a successful conclusion. 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: Williamsburg. Excursion to Jamestown Settlement. (Tue.)
This morning, enjoy an exclusive performance from Sylvia Tabb-Lee, a professional historian. Visit the nearby JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT for a guided tour to learn about the first permanent English settlement in the New World. Then enter COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURGS HISTORIC AREA, 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. Your evening is free. (B)
Day 5: Williamsburg-Monticello-Shenandoah National Park. (Wed.)
First stop is Richmond, Virginias capital and once the capital of the Confederacy. Visit ST. JOHNS CHURCH, where Patrick Henry proclaimed, Give me liberty or give me death. On the way to Charlottesville, tour MONTICELLO , Thomas Jeffersons estate, with its beautiful gardens and imposing mansion designed by Jefferson himself. 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: Shenandoah National Park-Harpers Ferry-Gettysburg. (Thu.)
Today, follow much the same route as Lees army during its invasion of Pennsylvania. In West Virginia, visit HARPERS FERRY, where John Brown and his army of liberation staged their fateful raid on a U.S. arsenal. Continue across Maryland to GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK. Enjoy a tour of Gettysburg and hear your local guide vividly recount the Battle of 1863. Also spend some free time on your own. This evening, enjoy a Colonial-style candlelit dinner at the elegant DOBBIN HOUSE TAVERN, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (B,D)
Day 7: Gettysburg-Valley Forge-Philadelphia. (Fri.)
This morning, enjoy an exclusive presentation by Jim Getty, one of Americas foremost Abraham Lincoln portrayers. Then travel through Lancaster County, past Amish farmlands, to VALLEY FORGE. Take a tour of the national historic park, the camp where Washington and his troops endured the harsh winter of 1777-1778. Visit such sites as Washingtons Headquarters, the Grand Parade, and the Washington Memorial Chapel. Continue to Philadelphia, where this evening your Tour Director hosts a special GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,D)
Day 8: Philadelphia-Washington DC. (Sat.)
Continue to Washington DC, visiting Annapolis en route. During your break here, maybe visit the U.S. Naval Academy or relax at the waterfront. (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 TROLLEY that loops around the city, stopping at various museums and monuments. (B)
Day 10: 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.
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Land Only |
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| Apr 12 - Apr 21, 2008 | Call Us | $2059 | Call Us | $2765 | | Apr 19 - Apr 28, 2008 | Call Us | $2059 | Call Us | $2765 | | May 10 - May 19, 2008 | Call Us | $2059 | Call Us | $2765 | | May 17 - May 26, 2008 | Call Us | $2059 | Call Us | $2765 | | May 31 - Jun 09, 2008 | Call Us | $2059 | Call Us | $2765 | | Jun 14 - Jun 23, 2008 | Call Us | $2059 | Call Us | $2765 | | Jun 21 - Jun 30, 2008 | Call Us | $2059 | Call Us | $2765 | | Jul 05 - Jul 14, 2008 | Call Us | $2059 | Call Us | $2765 | | Jul 19 - Jul 28, 2008 | Call Us | $2059 | Call Us | $2765 | | Aug 30 - Sep 08, 2008 | Call Us | $2059 | Call Us | $2765 | | Sep 06 - Sep 15, 2008 | Call Us | $2059 | Call Us | $2765 | | Sep 13 - Sep 22, 2008 | Call Us | $2059 | Call Us | $2765 | | Sep 20 - Sep 29, 2008 | Call Us | $2059 | Call Us | $2765 | | Sep 27 - Oct 06, 2008 | Call Us | $2079 | Call Us | $2785 | | Oct 04 - Oct 13, 2008 | Call Us | $2079 | Call Us | $2785 | | Oct 11 - Oct 20, 2008 | Call Us | $2079 | Call Us | $2785 | | Oct 18 - Oct 27, 2008 | Call Us | $2079 | Call Us | $2785 | | Oct 25 - Nov 03, 2008 | Call Us | $2079 | Call Us | $2785 |
* 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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