Heritage of America

11 Day Holidays, Includes Door To Door Transfer - 7% Discount

DAY 1: ARRIVE NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
Explore America’s heritage, history and scenic horizons on this in-depth tour of the eastern United States

DAY 2: NEW YORK CITY
Meet your fellow travellers this morning at a welcome breakfast at a traditional NYC diner. Then, a local guide leads you on a fascinating tour of the ‘Big Apple’. You’ll see Greenwich Village, the Wall Street district, Little Italy, Chinatown, the Empire State Building, United Nations, the Chrysler Building, and other time-honoured landmarks. A memorable visit to Ground Zero is sure to be a moving moment. This afternoon, discover ‘the city that never sleeps’ at your own pace
Today breakfast will be included.

DAY 3: NEW YORK CITY - PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - LANCASTER
Travel to Philadelphia and embark on a tour of ‘the Birthplace of a New Nation’which highlights the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Independence Hall is rich in heritage as the location of both the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the drafting of the Constitution. Continue on to the Amish Country of Lancaster, the second largest Amish community in America.
Today dinner will be included.

DAY 4: LANCASTER
Visit Wheatland*, the gracious Federalist home of James Buchanan, the 15th U.S.A President. Sample the true taste of Amish Country with a stop at the Kitchen Kettle Complex where small batches of jams, jellies and relishes are handcrafted daily. Next, a local guide introduces you to the fascinating history and traditions of the Amish people during a tour of their farmlands. As you learn more about their selfsufficiency and peaceful lifestyle, you will understand how their ‘life apart’ is an expression of their religious faith and dedication. Tonight, enjoy a traditional dinner of local specialties and the chance to learn more about Amish customs firsthand when members of the local Amish community** join you for dinner
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

DAY 5: LANCASTER - GETTYSBURG - SHENANDOAH VALLEY, VIRGINIA
Journey to Gettysburg, site of the Union victory that marked a turning point in the CivilWar. A guided tour of the site illuminates those three historic days in 1863 and the decisive battle that changed the course of American history forever. Travel to Shenandoah National Park via the famous Skyline Drive, along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where scenic expanses of Shenandoah Valley wilderness extend in all directions. Tonight you’ll overnight† inside the park.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

DAY 6: SHENANDOAH VALLEY - CHARLOTTESVILLE - WILLIAMSBURG
Visit Monticello, the beautiful home and gardens of Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was not only the third U.S. President and author of the Declaration of Independence, but he was also an accomplished inventor and true ‘Renaissance man’. This afternoon, arrive in the historic town of Williamsburg. Tonight, begin your journey into Revolutionary-age America by dining in a Colonial Williamsburg tavern specialising in colonial fare.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

DAY 7: COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG
Begin the day by viewing ‘Story of a Patriot’, a short film which introduces you to Colonial Williamsburg, one of the largest and best living history museums in the world. Costumed re-enactors populate the streets and buildings, bringing the customs and sentiments of 1770 to life. Tour the Governor’s Palace and Gardens before enjoying time to wander the cobblestone streets and explore some of the eighty-eight historic buildings.
Today breakfast will be included.

DAY 8: WILLIAMSBURG - WASHINGTON, D.C.
Visit Mount Vernon, the beloved home of the first U.S.A. president, George Washington. Wander the beautiful plantation grounds he adored and tour the home, filled with 18th Century artefacts. Then, travel to Washington, D.C. Explore the world-famous Smithsonian Institution’s countless treasures, containing the largest and most extensive collection of artefacts in the world, such as the fabled Hope Diamond and the actual Apollo 11 Command Module.
Today breakfast will be included

DAY 9: WASHINGTON, D.C.
This morning, a guided tour of America's capital affords you wonderful views of the Capitol building, the White House, monuments and museums. Drive along Embassy Row and stop at the moving World War II Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Korean War Memorial. Next, visit the White House Visitor Center where you will gain insight into the many transitions this historic residence has undergone. This afternoon visit to Arlington National Cemetery to view the Tomb of the Unknowns and the Kennedy gravesites. Toast the end of a wonderful trip this evening at a farewell dinner.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included

DAY 10: WASHINGTON, D.C. - DEPART FOR HOME
Your tour ends in Washington, D.C. this morning.
Today breakfast will be included

DAY 11: ARRIVE UK