Williamsburg and Washington, DC

•   A Flavors of Philly tasting tour that offers a real taste of Philadelphias rich culinary culture, from cheesesteaks and pretzels to pizza and chocolate

Day 1: Arrive Philadelphia
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Four Seasons Hotel 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 of America's first capital. Please join us for a welcome reception and dinner at your elegant five-star hotel on Logan Square. Meals D
Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, PA
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Philadelphia, “City of Brotherly Love”
You can feel early American history in the air on a full day 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 in its new home; and visit the National Constitution Center, where you'll view the multimedia presentation Freedom Rising. Indulge in a true taste of Philadelphia's rich culinary culture - from cheesesteak to pretzels to pizza and beyond, in places locals love - on a Flavors of Philly tasting tour. Meals B
Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, PA
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 3: Amish Country / Gettysburg
Traverse rolling Pennsylvania farmland to Lancaster County; a guided tour looks at the unique cultural heritage of the Amish. Continue to Gettysburg; explore the grounds of 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. Meals BLD
Overnight: Wyndham Gettysburg, PA
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4: Marine Corps Museum / Williamsburg
Cross the Mason-Dixon line to Virginia's National Museum of the Marine Corps; see interactive exhibits chronicling more than 200 years of the U.S.M.C.'s glorious history. Arrive in Colonial Williamsburg, recreating daily life in Virginia's old colonial capital, for a two-night stay; enjoy dinner at an authentic colonial tavern tonight. Meals BD
Overnight: Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, VA*
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 5: Colonial Williamsburg
The 18th century comes alive around you during an entire day spent as you please in Colonial Williamsburg. Meet historic interpreters in colonial dress who represent actual citizens of the time, from tradespeople to drilling militiamen; step back in time and see the restored Capitol Building, Raleigh Tavern, the Governor's Palace, and Bruton Parish Church, as well as colonial homes and shops. Meals B
Overnight: Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, VA*
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6: Jamestown / Washington, DC
Head to Jamestown, site of 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 in the historic Renaissance Mayflower Hotel; you'll long remember the sight of Washington's storied monuments illuminated against the night sky on an evening tour! Meals BLD
Overnight: Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7: The Sights of America's Capital City
An excursion to George Washington's beloved Mount Vernon estate, overlooking the Potomac River, explores the mansion, its landscaped grounds and new interactive museum. Return to Washington, DC; sightseeing during your stay includes the WWII, Vietnam and Korean War Memorials, the Lincoln Memorial, and Capitol Hill. Please join us tonight for a farewell reception and dinner. Meals BD
Overnight: Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

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

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1. Arrive Philadelphia Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Four Seasons Hotel 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 of America’s first capital. Please join us for a welcome reception and dinner at your elegant five-star hotel on Logan Square. Meals D 2. Philadelphia, “City of Brotherly Love” You can feel early American history in the air on a full day 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 in its new home; and visit the National Constitution Center, where you’ll view the multimedia presentation Freedom Rising. Indulge in a true taste of Philadelphia’s rich culinary culture – from cheesesteak to pretzels to pizza and beyond, in places locals love – on a Flavors of Philly tasting tour. Meals B 3. Amish Country / Gettysburg Traverse rolling Pennsylvania farmland to Lancaster County; a guided tour looks at the unique cultural heritage of the Amish. Continue to Gettysburg; explore the grounds of 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. Meals BLD 4. Marine Corps Museum / Williamsburg Cross the Mason-Dixon line to Virginia’s National Museum of the Marine Corps; see interactive exhibits chronicling more than 200 years of the U.S.M.C.’s glorious history. Arrive in Colonial Williamsburg, recreating daily life in Virginia’s old colonial capital, for a two-night stay; enjoy dinner at an authentic colonial tavern tonight. Meals BD 5. Colonial Williamsburg The 18th century comes alive around you during an entire day spent as you please in Colonial Williamsburg. Meet historic interpreters in colonial dress who represent actual citizens of the time, from tradespeople to drilling militiamen; step back in time and see the restored Capitol Building, Raleigh Tavern, the Governor’s Palace, and Bruton Parish Church, as well as colonial homes and shops. Meals B 6. Jamestown / Washington, DC Head to Jamestown, site of 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 in the historic Renaissance Mayflower Hotel; you’ll long remember the sight of Washington’s storied monuments illuminated against the night sky on an evening tour! Meals BLD 7. The Sights of America’s Capital City An excursion to George Washington’s beloved Mount Vernon estate, overlooking the Potomac River, explores the mansion, its landscaped grounds and new interactive museum. Return to Washington, DC; sightseeing during your stay includes the WWII, Vietnam and Korean War Memorials, the Lincoln Memorial, and Capitol Hill. Please join us tonight for a farewell reception and dinner. Meals BD 8. Journey Home Tour ends: Washington, DC. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel to Ronald Reagan National Airport or Dulles International Airport; allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in. Meals B

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