TOUR DETAILS _________________ 7 Days • 12 Meals Sep 12-18, 2026 Price Per Person: Double: $2,899; Single: $3,699 Pre/Post Hotel: $179/night Depart/Return: Philadelphia, PA HIGHLIGHTS _________________ • Visit Gettysburg National Military Park and view the Cyclorama • Tour Arlington National Cemetery • View the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights • Stay at historic properties such as The Watergate Hotel and Hotel Gettysburg • Visit historic sites during America’s 250th anniversary INCLUSIONS _________________ • Free airport shuttle or hotel parking • Welcome Dinner and meals as indicated (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) • Fees and tips for included attractions and meals • Luggage handling at most hotels • 24-hour emergency call service • Free bottled water on coach ACCOMMODATIONS _________________ Night 1: Delta Hotel Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia, PA Night 2: Hotel Gettysburg, Gettysburg, PA Night 3: Hilton Garden Inn, Frederick, MD Nights 4-5: The Watergate Hotel, Washington, D.C. Night 6: Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront, Wilmington, DE
the Gettysburg Civil War Museum and Cyclorama, a 360-degree depiction of Pickett’s Charge. This afternoon, we head to Antietam National Battlefield Park where the bloodiest one-day battle in American History took place. B, L DAY 4: NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM/ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY Our first stop today is the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, also called the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Here we’ll see thousands of aviation and space artifacts, including the space shuttle Discovery! Our next stop takes us to Arlington National Cemetery where the rolling hills mark the final resting place for more than 14,000 veterans, including those who fought in the Civil War. Then, we’re off to the charming Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C. to check into the 5-star
Watergate Hotel for the next two nights. We will learn about the history of the hotel and the infamous “Scandal Room” during our exciting stay. B, D DAY 5: U.S. CAPITOL/NATIONAL ARCHIVES/NATIONAL MALL We start our day with a tour of the United States Capitol, the meeting place for our nation’s legislature. Next, we head to the National Archives to get a firsthand look at the Declaration of Independence and other key historical documents. The group will then enjoy some free time to explore the many museums that make up the Smithsonian. Tonight, we board our motorcoach for a tour of the monuments at night to see the evening sparkle of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and Vietnam Memorial. Your Tour Director will provide historical context for each stop as you gaze at our nation’s most beautiful monuments in a way many people never get to see them. B, D DAY 6: ANNAPOLIS/US NAVAL ACADEMY
Tour Philadelphia, the birthplace of American independence
Today, we’ll head out of Washington D.C. towards the beautiful seaside town of Annapolis. This former Capital of the United States will charm us with its enchanting streets and beautiful waterfront. Our period-attired guide will share four centuries of history with us as we tour the Maryland State House and the U.S. Naval Academy. After lunch, step aboard the Harbor Queen for a narrated cruise of Annapolis Harbor and catch a glimpse of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. B, L DAY 7: NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER/HOME After breakfast, head to the National Constitution Center Museum to explore the story of the U.S. Constitution and its ongoing role in our lives. Visit the Signers’ Hall, a display of 42 life-size bronze statues depicting the signing of the Constitution. Then, travel back home with new friends and fond memories. B x
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