Price Includes

• Round trip airfare from Salt Lake City
• First Class Hotels in great locations
• Fully escorted from Salt Lake by Brian Judd
• 12 meals: 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 3 Dinners
• Deluxe Motor-coach, DVD, and restroom equipped 
• All sightseeing and admissions paid. No add-ons!
• Top quality service throughout
• Tips and taxes on all services paid
• 48 seats only, a nice sized group- reserve early!
• Three days in DC to see all the sights!

* $2865.00 per person, double occupancy.
 (Regular price *$3065.00 per person)

* Price reflects a pay by check/cash discount.  Credit cards + 3.85%

Itinerary

Thursday – May 16          SALT LAKE CITY * WASHINGTON D.C. 
After flying to our nation’s capital, we visit the Lincoln Memorial and pay tribute to our great civil war president.  After dinner on your own we visit the Korea and Vietnam War Memorials.  We’ll also visit the Iwo Jima Marine’s Memorial. Our hotel for the next three nights is the lovely Alexandria Hampton Inn.                                                                               


Friday – May 17                WASHINGTON D.C. 
Your Washington D.C. tour this morning begins at the Washington Monument, dedicated to our first president and the “Father of our Country.”  Then an opportunity for photos at the White House and U.S. Capitol, plus a visit to the impressive WWII Memorial.  After a lunch break in Downtown D.C., we’ll visit the Smithsonian Museums and the National Art Gallery where you have time to explore and enjoy on your own. This evening you’ll enjoy a wonderful welcome dinner with your traveling companions.   (B,D)

Saturday – May 18            WASHINGTON D.C.
As a special bonus for 2024, today is an extra day in Washington D.C.  You’ll have time to visit Ford’s Theater, the Library of Congress, Supreme Court (if open), the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Historic Union Station, plus additional appreciated time at the Pantheon inspired Thomas Jefferson Memorial. After a dinner break, enjoy an illumination tour of the famous Washington monuments.  You’ll enjoy this extra day in D.C.   (B)

Sunday – May 19             WASHINGTON D.C. * MOUNT VERNON * WILLIAMSBURG
This morning you visit Arlington Cemetery and the Kennedy gravesites. The Changing of the Guard at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is very impressive. This afternoon we travel to Mt. Vernon, George Washington’s restored home on the Potomac River, and then it’s on to Virginia and a visit to Colonial Williamsburg where we enjoy a two-night stay. (B,D)

Monday – May 20             WILLIAMSBURG * YORKTOWN * JAMESTOWN
Our first stop this morning is at Yorktown Historical Battlefield, the site where the British troops surrendered to George Washington and the Continental Army in 1781, bringing the successful end to the American Revolution.  Next, we’ll visit nearby Jamestown Settlement and tour the first permanent English settlement in the New World. Then we’re off to historic Colonial Williamsburg for free time on your own. Stroll down its quaint streets, browse through historic trade shops, and drop in at Raleigh Tavern, the meeting place of Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry and other Patriots. You’ll enjoy Colonial Williamsburg.    (B)

Tuesday – May 21            WILLIAMSBURG * MONTICELLO * SHENANDOAH VALLEY
Your tour begins today in Richmond, Virginia’s capital and once the Capitol of the Confederacy. Visit St. John’s Church, where Patrick Henry proclaimed, “Give me liberty or give me death.” After a visit to Richmond, we tour Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s estate and gravesite, with its beautiful gardens and mansion designed by Jefferson himself. Enjoy photo stops and panoramic vistas in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley where we stay the night.  This area was often referred to as the “breadbasket of the Confederacy”.  (B)

Wednesday – May 22       SHENANDOAH VALLEY * HARPER’S FERRY * GETTYSBURG
Today, we follow much the same route as Lee’s army during the invasion of Pennsylvania. We visit Harper’s Ferry, where John Brown and his “army of liberation” staged their fateful raid on the U.S. arsenal. Continue across Maryland to Gettysburg National Military Park. Our tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield this afternoon will help us better understand the significance of the Civil War battle that took place here during the first three days of July 1863.  You will feel as though you are on hallowed ground.  This evening, enjoy a buffet style dinner.   (B,D)

Thursday – May 23           GETTYSBURG * VALLEY FORGE * PHILADELPHIA
This morning travel through beautiful Lancaster County. While here we visit Amish Farm Country and enjoy lunch at an Amish restaurant. After lunch we stop at Valley Forge where the Continental Army encamped during the winter of 1777.  Of all the places associated with our War of Independence, perhaps none has come to symbolize perseverance and sacrifice more than Valley Forge. Our hotel tonight is located right across the street from the King of Prussia Mall, the third largest mall in America. Enjoy free time at the many shops and restaurants.   (B,L)

Friday – May 24                 PHILADELPHIA * SALT LAKE CITY
Welcome to Historic Philadelphia, where in 1776 colonial representatives struggled with the choices and consequences of changing a country, a government, and a way of life. At Independence Hall, our park ranger guide will describe in detail what took place in this building - the debate for national independence!  The events that led to the formation of the United States of America will unfold before our eyes as we see the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross’s grave, Christ Church, and Cemetery where Ben Franklin is buried, Washington Square and Franklin Court. Now after a great tour, a short transfer to the airport for your return flight home with increased appreciation for your country and freedoms.  (B)

 Our Washington D.C. and Historic East tour features all the Top sightseeing and a very well-planned itinerary. This will be an excellent travel experience!  Fully Escorted from Salt Lake by Brian Judd.  Limited to One Bus only and seats will fill fast.  Book by February 15^th (space available) and save $200.00 per person!   Final due 75 days prior.

Visit

Visit our most famous U.S. history sites, at the BEST TIME OF YEAR to go!

• Washington D.C.
• Smithsonian
• White House
• Lincoln Memorial
• Arlington Cemetery
• Washington Monument
• WWII Memorial
• Korean and Vietnam War Memorials
• National Art Gallery
• F.D.R. and Jefferson Memorials
• Iwo Jima Memorial
• Mount Vernon
• Yorktown, *Jamestown
• Colonial Williamsburg
• Richmond
• St. John's Church
• Monticello
• Shenandoah National Park
• Harpers Ferry
• Gettysburg
• Amish Family
• Valley Forge
• Liberty Bell
• Independence Hall
• and Philadelphia Historic Site