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 home at the 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 at the state-of-the-art Amish Experience F/X Theater, then visit a homestead and have a family-style lunch. Travel through Pennsylvania farmland to Gettysburg for a memorable visit to Gettysburg National Military Park. Tour the park with a guide who shares insights about some of the most important conflicts in this significant 1863 Civil War battle; the 20,000-acre battlefield was also the site of President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. At an exclusive, private dessert reception tonight, a storyteller in period garb recounts the experience of a civilian who was caught in town July of 1863 – historical, educational and compelling! Meals BLD
VIRGINIA WEST Triangle VIRGINIA Maximum Elevation: 2,300 ft. Williamsburg
Washington, DC Mt. Vernon
PENNSYLVANIA Lancaster Gettysburg MARYLAND DELAWARE Philadelphia JERSEY NEW
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. Spend the next two nights in Williamsburg to immerse in the stories, legends and lore of this living history restoration. Sample an authentic taste of typical 18th-century fare at a colonial tavern tonight. Meals BD
It’s a trip through time from Amish traditions in Lancaster County to Colonial Williamsburg.
Call your travel agent or Tauck Bridges at 866-636-6500
www.tauckbridges.com
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