America's Historic East with GLOBUS
Oh say can you see the nation’s birthplace, capital, and significant battlefields from your easy chair? Of course not! Pack up your patriotism and head east for Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and the notable settlements, landmarks, and presidential estates of the historic East.
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June 25-July 3, 2022
$2,999 per person/Double Occupancy
September 29-October 7, 2022
$3,399 per person/Double Occupancy
Oh say can you see the nation’s birthplace, capital, and significant battlefields from your easy chair? Of course not! Pack up your patriotism and head east for Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and the notable settlements, landmarks, and presidential estates of the historic East. America’s greatest chapters in history come to life as you stroll down the quaint streets of colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown, march in the steps of American Revolution and Civil War soldiers, and stand inside the remarkable Palladian walls of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Prepare to be moved as this East Coast vacation leads you to the marbled memorials of D.C., the sacred site of Lincoln’s Gettysburg address, and the symbolic Liberty Bell in the City of Brotherly Love. Combining national treasures with small town gems – plus a visit to see the wonder and wildlife of Shenandoah National Park – this vacation through America’s historic East promises discovery and wonder for all.
Insurance from Travel Insured is available on this tour. Please call for pricing and details.
Day One:
Depart Yankee Trails by motorcoach and arrive in Washington Dc. Meet with your Tour Director and traveling companions at 6pm for a welcome drink!
Day Two:
Enjoy a delicious breakfast (breakfast included daily). Then head off on some Washington DC sightseeing with a Local Guide, including the Lincoln, Vietnam, & Korean War Veterans Memorials and Photo stops at the White House and Capitol Hill. Head to Mount Vernon for a guided tour of George Washington’s estate and gardens. Free time this evening.
Day Three:
Head to Fredericksburg for a tour, then over to Yorktown Battlefield Park, arrive in Williamsburg and have free time this evening.
Day Four:
Enjoy a private performance by historian Sylvia Tabb-Lee before heading to tour Jamestown Settlement with a Local Guide. Return to Colonial Williamsburg Historic Park for an orientation walk followed by free time this afternoon. Enjoy a colonial-style dinner at a historic tavern this evening.
Day Five:
Tour St. John’s Church in Richmond with a Local Guide, then head to Monticello for a guided tour of Thomas Jeferson’s estate. End the evening in Staunton with free time.
Day Six:
Visit the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library before heading off on a scenic drive to Shenandoah National Park with photo stops on Skyline Drive. Enjoy a group dinner this evening.
Day Seven:
Visit Harpers Ferry National Historical Park this morning. Then enjoy a History Tour with a local guide at Gettysburg National Military Park where you will see the iconic Cyclorama, film, and the museum at the Visitor Center. This evening you’ll have a colonial-style candlelit dinner at Dobbin House Tavern, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the oldest building in Gettysburg.
Day Eight:
Enjoy a Private Ulysses S. Grant presentation, followed by a scenic drive through Lancaster County en route to Valley Forge. In Valley Forge National Park you will tour Washington’s campsite. You’ll finish the day in Philadelphia with a farewell dinner on the Moshulu tall ship.
Day Nine:
Enjoy your last day of the tour with guided sightseeing of Philadelphia before heading back home to Yankee Trails.
Tour Includes:
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Round-Trip Motorcoach Transportation
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Hotel Accommodations
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Baggage Handling & Taxes
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Washington DC Sightseeing Tour
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Mount Vernon Tour
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Yorktown Battlefield Park
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Jamestown Settlement Tour
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Colonial Williamsburg Tour
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Shenandoah National Park
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Gettysburg National Military Park
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Valley Forge National Park
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Philadelphia Sightseeing Tour
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8 Breakfasts
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4 Dinners
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1,900 Travel Points
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
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| Yankee Trails | Yankee Trails 569 Third Ave. Ext, Rensselaer, NY |
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