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Patriots of America A n 8-Day tour starting from $2,281 |
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| Tauck Bridges' Philadelphia to Washington DC tour is an inspiring family journey along America’s road to freedom! Stand where American patriots once stood in Independence Hall... watch an F/X theatre experience on the Amish people and visit an Amish homestead... walk the battlefields where the tide of the Civil War turned at Gettysburg... learn about the proud history of the "Leathernecks"... step back in time at Colonial Williamsburg and Mount Vernon... see secrets of master spies revealed and much more on this special journey through America's past! | ||||||||||||||||||
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| • Learning about a different culture, the Amish, on a visit to Pennsylvania Dutch country |
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| See American history come alive on a fascinating journey that takes you down America’s “road to independence,” from the 1700s to present day. Visit famous national landmarks with local guides, step back in time in Lancaster County where the Amish live without modern conveniences, and experience life on the eve of the American Revolution in Colonial Williamsburg where you will meet everyday citizens and patriots. Visit Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Go inside George Washington’s beloved home on the Potomac River. Have dinner in an authentic colonial tavern in 18th-century Virginia. Hear legends about Colonial Williamsburg under the night skies. Learn the secrets of master spies at the International Spy Museum. Tour Washington, DC with an expert guide for an insider’s view of the nation’s capital. Day 1 – Arrive Philadelphia Tour begins: 5:00 PM at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia. Welcome to Philadelphia, your first stop on America’s historic “road to independence.” A transfer is included from Philadelphia International Airport to the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, set in a perfect location in the heart of the city on Logan Square. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner this evening. Meals D Day 2 – Step back in time on a tour of city sights Explore the “City of Brotherly Love” on a guided sightseeing tour that begins at Independence National Historic Park. You’ll learn a lot about Benjamin Franklin’s Philadelphia on a walk through Independence Hall, the place where delegates from the original 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence and where the U.S. Constitution was adopted. See the 2,000-pound Liberty Bell, in its new home at Liberty Bell Center, and take a ride aboard a horse-drawn carriage to the 250-year-old Betsy Ross House. You’ll also visit the National Constitution Center and see Freedom Rising, a multimedia production that tells the story of the U.S. Constitution. Spend the remainder of the day exploring this historic city as you please. Meals B Day 3 – Amish Country and Civil War Gettysburg Lancaster County, the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, is home to Amish farms powered by horse and plow, without modern-day conveniences. Follow the extraordinary story of an Amish family throughout the ages at the state-of-the-art Amish Experience F/X Theater, then visit an Amish homestead and have a family-style Amish luncheon. Travel through Pennsylvania farmland to Gettysburg for a memorable visit to Gettysburg National Military Park. Experience poignant reminders of the Civil War as you tour the park with a guide who shares insights about some of the most important conflicts – the Civil War comes to life when you see where 70,000 men of the Confederate Army faced 93,000 Union soldiers for three days in July of 1863. This 20,000-acre battlefield was the site of President Abraham Lincoln’s immortal Gettysburg Address. Meals BLD Day 4 – Learn about the U.S. Marines & dine colonially Cross the infamous Mason-Dixon Line, the historic divider between north and south, as your journey through American history continues. Follow in the footsteps of the U.S. Marines at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia; interactive exhibits chronicle the history and accomplishments of these brave American patriots. Your destination for the next two nights is Colonial Williamsburg, where 18th-century America comes alive right before your eyes. Sample an authentic taste of typical 18th-century fare at a colonial tavern tonight. Meals BD Day 5 – A day in the life of Colonial Williamsburg Experience life on the eve of the American Revolution in Colonial Williamsburg; go inside colonial houses and shops, and meet families as they go about their daily chores without electricity, hot running water, telephones, computers or television! Your entire day is spent as you please in this living reminder of 18th-century America. Meals B Day 6 – George Washington’s house at Mount Vernon Travel to historic Mount Vernon today for a guided tour of George Washington’s beloved plantation overlooking the Potomac River; explore his house and learn what life was like for the “Father of Our Country.” You won’t believe the view that George and Martha had from their back porch! Arrive in the nation’s capital this afternoon. First stop is the International Spy Museum to learn about the role spies have played in world events throughout history, along with our pop-culture fascination. This museum features the largest collection of international spy-related artifacts ever put on public display. Meals BLD Day 7 – The national monuments of Washington, DC See famous national landmarks today on a guided tour that shows you the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and the United States Capitol Building, ending with a visit to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History where a portion of Night at the Museum 2 was filmed. See the original Star Spangled Banner and President Lincoln’s trademark top hat; Dorothy’s slippers from The Wizard of Oz; Teddy Roosevelt’s chaps; George Armstrong Custer’s jacket; and Julia Child’s kitchen! The remainder of the day is free to explore other sites in the capital. Join us for a farewell reception and dinner tonight. Meals BD Day 8 – Journey home Tour ends: Washington, DC. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Grand Hyatt Washington to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport or Washington Dulles International Airport. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in. Meals B | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Day 1: Arrive Philadelphia Tour begins: 5:00 PM at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia. Welcome to Philadelphia, your first stop on America’s historic “road to independence.” A transfer is included from Philadelphia International Airport to the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, set in a perfect location in the heart of the city on Logan Square. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner this evening. Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Meals Included: Dinner Day 2: Step back in time on a tour of city sights Explore the “City of Brotherly Love” on a guided sightseeing tour that begins at Independence National Historic Park. You’ll learn a lot about Benjamin Franklin’s Philadelphia on a walk through Independence Hall, the place where delegates from the original 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence and where the U.S. Constitution was adopted. See the 2,000-pound Liberty Bell, in its new home at Liberty Bell Center, and take a ride aboard a horse-drawn carriage to the 250-year-old Betsy Ross House. You’ll also visit the National Constitution Center and see Freedom Rising, a multimedia production that tells the story of the U.S. Constitution. Spend the remainder of the day exploring this historic city as you please. Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Meals Included: Breakfast Day 3: Amish Country and Civil War Gettysburg Lancaster County, the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, is home to Amish farms powered by horse and plow, without modern-day conveniences. Follow the extraordinary story of an Amish family throughout the ages at the state-of-the-art Amish Experience F/X Theater, then visit an Amish homestead and have a family-style Amish luncheon. Travel through Pennsylvania farmland to Gettysburg for a memorable visit to Gettysburg National Military Park. Experience poignant reminders of the Civil War as you tour the park with a guide who shares insights about some of the most important conflicts – the Civil War comes to life when you see where 70,000 men of the Confederate Army faced 93,000 Union soldiers for three days in July of 1863. This 20,000-acre battlefield was the site of President Abraham Lincoln’s immortal Gettysburg Address. Overnight: Wyndham Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Day 4: Learn about the U.S. Marines & dine colonially Cross the infamous Mason-Dixon Line, the historic divider between north and south, as your journey through American history continues. Follow in the footsteps of the U.S. Marines at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia; interactive exhibits chronicle the history and accomplishments of these brave American patriots. Your destination for the next two nights is Colonial Williamsburg, where 18th-century America comes alive right before your eyes. Sample an authentic taste of typical 18th-century fare at a colonial tavern tonight. Overnight: Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, Virginia Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner Day 5: A day in the life of Colonial Williamsburg Experience life on the eve of the American Revolution in Colonial Williamsburg; go inside colonial houses and shops, and meet families as they go about their daily chores without electricity, hot running water, telephones, computers or television! Your entire day is spent as you please in this living reminder of 18th-century America. Overnight: Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, Virginia Meals Included: Breakfast Day 6: George Washington's house at Mount Vernon Travel to historic Mount Vernon today for a guided tour of George Washington’s beloved plantation overlooking the Potomac River; explore his house and learn what life was like for the “Father of Our Country.” You won’t believe the view that George and Martha had from their back porch! Arrive in the nation’s capital this afternoon. First stop is the International Spy Museum to learn about the role spies have played in world events throughout history, along with our pop-culture fascination. This museum features the largest collection of international spy-related artifacts ever put on public display. Overnight: Grand Hyatt Washington, DC Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Day 7: The national monuments of Washington, DC See famous national landmarks today on a guided tour that shows you the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and the United States Capitol Building, ending with a visit to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History where a portion of Night at the Museum 2 was filmed. See the original Star Spangled Banner and President Lincoln’s trademark top hat; Dorothy’s slippers from The Wizard of Oz; Teddy Roosevelt’s chaps; George Armstrong Custer’s jacket; and Julia Child’s kitchen! The remainder of the day is free to explore other sites in the capital. Join us for a farewell reception and dinner tonight. Overnight: Grand Hyatt Washington, DC Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner Day 8: Journey Home Tour ends: Washington, DC. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Grand Hyatt Washington to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport or Washington Dulles International Airport. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in. Overnight: Meals Included: Breakfast |
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