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Historic Virginia, DC & the Blue Ridge Mountains – NEW
Historic Virginia, ‘DC’ & the Blue Ridge Mountains
Blue Ridge Mountains
A snapshot of America’s historic birthplace, a stopover in the country’s compact capital, and unforgettable drives along iconic national parkways and seashore.
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Available Sep, Oct 2022, May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2023 Fly direct (flight upgrades available). Prices from
• Heathrow £2,075 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details) Room for Sole Use from £738 Personalise your holiday
• Monticello – please call us or see online for details
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Yorktown
• Uncover the fascinating colonial legacy of Virginia and Maryland • Explore the Historic Triangle of
Williamsburg, Yorktown and Jamestown • Journey along the Blue Ridge Parkway • Guided tour of sombre Arlington
National Cemetery and Washington DC • Discover Baltimore, and learn about the city’s importance in American history • Savour a relaxing trip to Maryland’s fabled eastern shores, taking in maritime
St Michael’s • Free time to explore Washington DC under your own steam • The opportunity to join an optional excursion to Monticello, site of Thomas
Jefferson’s former plantation • Five included tours and excursions • Nine nights’ carefully chosen room-only accommodation, plus one on the aircraft • Return flights to the USA, with coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
Your journey begins in Williamsburg, where you’ll visit the town’s restored colonial centre, which, along with Jamestown – the site of the first permanent English settlement, founded in 1607 - and Yorktown, forms the fabled Historic Triangle of colonial settlements. Continue to leafy Charlottesville, where you’ll have the chance to visit Thomas Jefferson’s former home and estate at Monticello, before an unforgettable journey along the Blue Ridge Parkway takes you to Arlington. Spend a day in elegant capital Washington DC, where highlights include the Lincoln Memorial and White House, before a well-earned day at leisure. The following day takes you to Baltimore, where you’ll learn about the city’s connection to the American national anthem, before a relaxing final day is spent exploring Maryland’s fabled eastern shores and sea-faring Annapolis.
Day One – Fly to the USA Fly from the UK to Washington, where you’ll meet your guide and transfer to your hotel in Williamsburg for a twonight stay. Day Two – The Historic Triangle An absorbing day as you explore the Historic Triangle, an area that showcases some of America’s most important colonial sites. First you’ll head into Colonial Williamsburg, where you’ll find restored and historically preserved buildings from the colonial era. Soak up the unique atmosphere as you wander the streets, colonised by the English in 1633 and known as Middle Plantation. Continue to Yorktown, site of the siege and subsequent surrender which effectively ended the Civil War in 1781. Visit the American Revolution Museum, Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center and the Colonial National Historic Park to get a feel of this small town’s role in America’s history. Last stop today is Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in the Americas; settled in 1607 and which served as the colonial capital from 1616 until 1699. Day Three – Transfer to Charlottesville After breakfast, check out and enjoy the scenic transfer to delightful Charlottesville. Upon arrival, check in to your centrally located hotel for a two-night stay and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Day Four – Optional visit to Monticello Today you might wish to join an optional excursion to nearby Monticello, which was once Thomas Jefferson’s home and estate, visiting the house and grounds at your own pace. Day Five – Arlington via the Blue Ridge Parkway Board the coach for the scenic journey along the Blue Ridge Parkway which runs alongside Virginia’s fabled Blue Ridge Mountains. Pass breathtaking natural wonders, including the beautiful Shenandoah National Park, a refuge for deer and other wildlife. Continue to Arlington, within walking distance of downtown Washington, where you’ll stay for the next three nights. Day Six – Arlington National Cemetery and Washington DC. You’ll start the day with a sombre visit to Arlington National Cemetery, final resting place of over 400,000 soldiers who have perished in America’s conflicts. Former President John F Kennedy is also buried at Arlington, along with his wife, Jacqueline. The tour continues to America’s elegant capital, Washington DC, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the world’s most powerful square mile. Take in Capitol Hill, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial and (of course) 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue – the White House. Day Seven – At leisure Today is spent at leisure. Explore the local area or catch the subway into ‘DC’ to pick up where you left off yesterday. Day Eight – Baltimore Join an included tour to Baltimore today with its charming waterfront and historic sites - and fame as writing place of the Francis Scott Key poem whose words were then used in America’s national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner. Take the chance to visit historic Fort McHenry, along with other highlights such as the Baltimore Museum of Art, the National Aquarium and the B&O Railroad Museum. After the tour, continue to Annapolis for a two-night stay. Day Nine – Maryland’s eastern shores Today, your last full day, enjoy Maryland’s fabled eastern shores. Soak up the unique American seaside atmosphere as you head to St Michael’s, which sits at the Atlantic mouth of Chesapeake Bay. Take a relaxing stroll along the shoreline, perhaps stopping to try some local seafood or to pay a visit to Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum to learn more about the area’s fascinating seafaring legacy. Day 10 – Free time in Annapolis and return flight Enjoy some free time to explore Annapolis this morning. Maryland’s compact capital sits on Chesapeake Bay. Stroll its compact, historic centre which is lined with 18th-century brick houses and is home to the domed Maryland State House and the Romanesque St Anne’s Episcopal Church. Later, bringing a fascinating tour to an end, travel back to the airport for your overnight return flight. Day 11 – Arrival in the UK Early morning arrival.
Your Hotels
The Jefferson Memorial
Fairfield Inn & Suites Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Williamsburg Busch Gardens, Williamsburg nights 1-2
This hotel features sleek, airy rooms with flat-screen TVs, microwaves and refrigerators. Facilities include an outdoor pool and fitness centre, together with a breakfast buffet room and complimentary Wi-Fi. There are plenty of dining options within easy walking distance. Fairfield Inn & Suites Downtown, Charlottesville nights 3-4
Located in the centre of bougainvillea-lined Charlottesville, near the Historic Mall District and its plentiful dining options. Rooms are spacious and modern, with air conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi. There’s a daily continental breakfast too.
Hyat Place Arlington Courthouse
Featuring a fitness centre, bar and restaurant, the Hyatt Place Arlington Courthouse is a convenient and comfortable base. Rooms are well-equipped and contemporary, with complimentary Wi-Fi. The hotel restaurant specialises in American cuisine. Doubletree by Hilton, Annapolis nights 8-9
This well-equipped hotel is the perfect place to spend a relaxing break. Guests can enjoy the Ports of Call Restaurant, seasonal outdoor pool, and fitness centre. Rooms come with TVs, coffee-makers and air conditioning. Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided throughout.
Please note: Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in conveniently located, alternative hotels of a similar standard.
