Discover the historic national treasures of the East on this rewarding vacation. Start your trip in Washington DC with a sightseeing tour featuring the city’s famous sites. Then tour Mount Vernon, the restored home of George Washington, and the Yorktown Historical Battlefield Park, where the British surrendered to Washington’s troops in 1781. Next, tour the archaeological site of Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg's historic area, where costumed villagers add charm and authenticity to the quaint streets. See the historic trade shops and the Public Gaol; drop in at Raleigh Tavern, the meeting place for Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and other patriots. Enjoy a colonial-style dinner and experience a recreated supper experience savored by 18th-centrury patriots. Next, visit Richmond and St. John's Church, where Patrick Henry proclaimed, “Give me liberty or give me death.” Tour Jefferson's beautiful and imposing estate, Monticello. Shenandoah National Park, Harper's Ferry, and Gettysburg National Military Park are also highlights on this trip. Continue exploration at Valley Forge for a behind-the-scenes tour, and see where Washington and his troops endured the harsh winter of 1777-1778. Next, travel to Philadelphia and see Liberty Bell and Independence Hall on your sightseeing tour. Your vacation ends back in Washington DC with two overnights, an Old Town Trolley tour, and plenty of leisure time. This vacation to America’s Historic East allows you to see and experience some of the most prominent places in America’s past. A trip of a lifetime! Fall Foliage Departures:Enjoy spectacular fall colors on our special Fall Foliage departures: September 18–October 16 (if Mother Nature permits).
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