Trafalgar > Historic Highlights

Historic Highlights
8 Days starting from $1,565

Countries Visited:
United States

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Length: 8 Days
Type: First Class Usa & Canada 2008
Category: Discovery Tours
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: DHIH
   
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Washington D.C., Williamsburg, Shenandoah National Park, Gettysburg, Philadelphia

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
  • SPECIALS

Sightseeing Highlights
  • Washington DC Spend two nights in the nation’s capital; see the famous sights with a local guide; explore Arlington National Cemetery aboard a guided Tourmobile.
  • Mount Vernon Join a guided tour of the historic home and gardens of the United States’ first president, George Washington.
  • Williamsburg Stay two nights in Williamsburg and step back in time to the eve of the American Revolution on a guided tour of Colonial Williamsburg.
  • Yorktown Visit the Yorktown Victory Center, a chronicle of America’s evolution from colonial status to nationhood.
  • Jamestown Explore the first permanent English settlement on the banks of Virginia’s James River.
  • Richmond Find out from a local guide about the historic significance of St John’s Church, a National Historic Landmark.
  • Shenandoah National Park Spend the night inside this national park and journey along the scenic Skyline Drive and discover waterfalls, ancient hemlocks, springs, flora, and abundant wildlife.
  • Eisenhower National Historic Site Tour President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s home and farm which served as his weekend retreat and meeting place with world leaders.
  • Gettysburg Join a local guide for a visit to the site of the largest, bloodiest battle of the Civil War; view the Electric Map battle orientation program; meet with a surprise guest of the Civil War era over dinner.
  • Philadelphia Relive the past at Philadelphia''s National Constitution Center and see the Liberty Bell.
  • Monticello Learn about Thomas Jefferson on a guided tour of the spectacular house he built for himself and his family.

Dining Highlights
  • A welcome drink hosted by your Tour Director
  • 7 full breakfasts
  • 2 three-course dinners in hotels
  • 1 specialty dinner at a hotel in Williamsburg
10 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors on tour.
  • Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from Dulles International and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airports to the Trafalgar hotel in Washington DC and on Day 8 from Philadelphia to Dulles International and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airports and the Trafalgar hotel in Washington DC.
  • Travel on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
  • You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
  • A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

Airport Transfers
On all tours round trip arrival and departure transfers are included on the arrival and departure day of your tour. Should you arrive or depart at other times, Trafalgar is pleased to offer inexpensive transfers via scheduled shuttle service or mini van. Please ask at the time of confirming your reservation for these services to be booked.
  • Day 1 - Arrive Washington DC (2 nights) Welcome to Washington DC! A complimentary transfer is provided to the Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.

    Hotel: Capital Hilton


  • Day 2 - Washington DC sightseeing & at leisure This morning we tour Washington with a local guide viewing the city''s most famous landmarks, including the White House, Washington Monument and the Mall. We stop at the World War II and Lincoln Memorials. Then we visit Arlington National Cemetery and learn more about the final resting place of the nation''s heroes on a narrated tour onboard the Tourmobile. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this fascinating city. (Full Breakfast)


  • Day 3 - Washington DC – Mount Vernon – Yorktown – Colonial Williamsburg (2 nights) Today we visit the home of George Washington, Mount Vernon, which overlooks the Potomac River. Later, Revolutionary War history comes alive as we visit the Yorktown Victory Center. Then we step further back into America''s British colonial period, arriving in Williamsburg for our two-night stay. This evening enjoy a special Virginia colonial dinner. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

    Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel Williamsburg at Fort Magruder


  • Day 4 - Jamestown & Colonial Williamsburg sightseeing Today we venture to Jamestown, home of the first permanent English settlement in America, founded in 1607 by colonists seeking a new beginning in the New World. We spend the remainder of the day soaking in the sights and sounds of Colonial Williamsburg. Step back into the 18th century as you stroll along the Duke of Gloucester Street where the townspeople, adorned in period costume, go about their daily lives in faithfully restored shops, taverns and homes. (Full Breakfast)


  • Day 5 - Williamsburg – Monticello – Shenandoah National Park We travel to Richmond, once the capital of the Confederacy. We see the State Capitol and the famous St. John''s Church where Patrick Henry cried out the phrase "Give me liberty or give me death." From here we continue into the rolling hills of Virginia''s countryside to Monticello, the beautiful home of President Thomas Jefferson. This afternoon we drive into the Blue Ridge Mountains, following the scenic Skyline Drive of Shenandoah National Park. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Big Meadows Lodge


  • Day 6 - Shenandoah – Gettysburg This morning we see the town of Harpers Ferry, site of abolitionist John Brown’s raid which ignited the early flames of the Civil War. Next we reach the town of Gettysburg and tour the nearby farm of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Gettysburg Hotel


  • Day 7 - Gettysburg – Amish Country – Philadelphia This morning we tour the Gettysburg National Military Park with a local guide. Then we’re off to Lancaster County in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, the land of the Amish. We explore the rich farmlands and learn more about these people who eschew modern life. Next we arrive in Philadelphia. This evening we enjoy a farewell dinner at our hotel. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown


  • Day 8 - Philadelphia – Depart Washington DC After breakfast, we enjoy an orientation tour of Philadelphia. We visit the award-winning National Constitution Center, the first ever museum dedicated to the US Constitution. Next we visit Independence National Historical Park, home of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Later we return to Washington DC where a complimentary transfer is provided to Dulles International and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airports and to the Trafalgar hotel in Washington DC for passengers extending their stay. (Full Breakfast)

    Please do not schedule flights before 5:30pm from Dulles International or 6:30pm from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airports.



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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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* For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
  • Washington D.C.
  • Williamsburg
  • Richmond
  • Shenandoah National Park
  • Gettysburg
  • Philadelphia
This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
* For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on the select Europe tours when airfare is purchased through Trafalgar. Offers valid on new reservations made for 2008 departures when booked and deposited April 1 – May 30, 2008. Promotion code must be mentioned at time of booking to qualify for savings. Offers are combinable with Trafalgar brochure discounts as per brochure conditions. Offers subject to availability, are not valid on groups, cannot be booked online and can be withdrawn at any time. Conditions and restrictions apply.


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Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

4-6 months SAVE 2.5%

7-9 months SAVE 5%

10-12 months SAVE 7.5%

1 year or more SAVE 10%

All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Greek Cruises, Egypt, European Express tour and extra night accommodation.*When booking our Basel to Amsterdam River Cruise please check our River Cruise brochure for the savings and discounts exclusions. Conditions apply.

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SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.


   
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