Williamsburg and Washington, DC

•   A viewing of the multimedia presentation Freedom Rising at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia; Freedom Rising chronicles the development of the U.S. Constitution

Day 1: Arrive Philadelphia
A transfer is included from Philadelphia International Airport to the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia. You might want to arrive a day early to explore more in and around America’s first capital. Please join us this evening for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner at your elegant five-star hotel on Logan Square.
Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, PA
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Philadelphia, “City of Brotherly Love”
Around every corner lies a piece of American history on a full day of sightseeing in Philadelphia. Tour Independence Hall, site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence; ride a horse-drawn carriage along cobblestone streets; see the Liberty Bell; and visit the National Constitution Center, where you’ll view the multimedia presentation "Freedom Rising." The rest of the day is free.
Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, PA
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 3: Amish Country / Gettysburg
Travel through rolling Pennsylvania farmland to Lancaster County for a guided tour that reveals the cultural traditions of the Amish, steeped in centuries past. Continue to Gettysburg to explore Gettysburg National Military Park – site of one of the Civil War’s most significant battles – with a National Park Service guide. At Tauck’s exclusive, private dessert reception tonight, a storyteller in period garb recounts the experience of a civilian caught in town during the 1863 fighting.
Overnight: Wyndham Gettysburg, PA
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4: A Legacy of American Patriotism
Stories from the Civil War take on new meaning when you cross the Mason-Dixon line. Visit Virginia’s National Museum of the Marine Corps to see interactive exhibits chronicling over 200 years of the U.S.M.C.’s compelling history. Continue on to Virginia’s old colonial capital, Williamsburg, once the economic and political hub of Britain’s largest colony in the New World. Dine at an authentic colonial tavern tonight.
Overnight: Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, VA*
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 5: Colonial Williamsburg
Relive history in Williamsburg today. Meet “18th-century citizens” in colonial dress and see the restored Capitol Building, Raleigh Tavern, the Governor’s Palace, and Bruton Parish Church, as well as colonial homes and shops.
Overnight: Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, VA*
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6: From Jamestown to Washington, DC
Rediscover Jamestown as you explore the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. An informative lecture examines the influence of the Powhatan, English and African cultures; see exhibitions on America’s early heritage on a walking tour. Then it’s off to the nation’s capital for a two-night stay at The Mayflower® Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel. Join us for dinner at a popular local restaurant in the heart of the city.
Overnight: Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7: The Sights of America's Capital City
Start the day with a visit to George Washington’s beloved Mount Vernon estate, boasting great views overlooking the Potomac River; go inside the mansion, stroll its landscaped grounds and visit the interactive museum. City sightseeing back in Washington, accompanied by a local guide, includes the Vietnam, Korean, and WWII War Memorials, Lincoln Memorial, and Capitol Hill. Farewell cocktails and dinner at your hotel are on the menu tonight, followed by a sparkling tour of Washington’s storied monuments illuminated against the night sky!
Overnight: Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 8: Journey Home
Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Mayflower® Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel to Ronald Reagan National Airport or Dulles International Airport; allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in.
Overnight:
Meals Included: Breakfast

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/27/2012 - 6/4/2012	$2,850
6/10/2012 - 6/18/2012	$2,850
6/17/2012 - 6/25/2012	$2,850
9/2/2012 - 9/10/2012	$2,850
9/16/2012 - 9/24/2012	$2,850
9/23/2012 - 10/1/2012	$2,850
9/30/2012 - 10/8/2012	$2,850
10/7/2012 - 10/15/2012	$2,850
10/14/2012 - 10/22/2012	$2,850
10/21/2012 - 10/29/2012	$2,850
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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