Gettysburg, Williamsburg, & Washington DC

October 18

* Travelers departing from IOWA, MINNESOTA or ILLINOIS, take advantage of a transfer to our ‘gathering overnight’ at the Hyatt Place hotel in Mishawaka, IN. All remaining travelers can either arrive on your own at the hotel for a complimentary overnight or choose to join the group on October 19 from one of our Indiana departure locations.
* For those spending the night in Mishawaka, get acquainted with fellow travelers and your tour manager; and enjoy a complimentary breakfast the following morning.

October 19

* Sit back and relax while viewing the beautiful Ohio farmlands and the rolling hills and forests of Pennsylvania.
* We will enjoy dinner together prior to a restful first night of our two-night stay at Best Western - Gettysburg, PA.

October 20

* We start our day at the Gettysburg Visitor’s Center and Cyclorama.
* On our guided tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield, we’ll learn about the significant Civil War battle that took place here.
* After we enjoy lunch together, the rest of the day is yours to explore and have dinner on your own.

October 21

* We’ll be surrounded by beautiful views as we drive through Shenandoah National Park on the Skyline Drive.
* Before we arrive to colonial Williamsburg, VA, we’ll stop at Monticello, the historic estate of Thomas Jefferson.
* After dinner together, we'll settle in for the first night of our two-night stay at the SpringHill Suites - Williamsburg, VA.

October 22

* We’ll start our day visiting Jamestown Settlement, a living museum that includes a re-creation of the original fort.
* The rest of the day is yours in Colonial Williamsburg. There will be something for all to enjoy!

October 23

* To start our day, we’ll visit the National Museum of the United States Army celebrating over 245 years of Army history and honoring soldiers past, present, and future.
* Arriving in the Washington, D.C. area, our first stop will be the Marine Corps War Memorial, dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives for our country since 1775.
* Adored memories await with our visit to Arlington National Cemetery, featuring the Changing of the Guard Ceremony.
* After dining on your own we’ll come together this evening for a walking tour to see the Jefferson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Jr., Korean, and Lincoln Memorials.
* We'll spend the next three nights at the Embassy Suites by Hilton - Old Town Alexandria, VA.

October 24

* We will start our day with a walking tour of the White House neighborhood followed by a U.S. Capitol tour.
* This afternoon, you may choose from three of the Smithsonian museums for your exploration: Air & Space, American Indian, or the Art Galleries.
* Enjoy dinner, then a show at The National Theater.

October 25

* We’ll take a daytime walking tour of the Vietnam Memorial and World War II Memorial.
* Together, we'll arrive for a self-guided tour of the Holocaust Museum, a memorial to the Holocaust victims.
* Our Smithsonian Museum exploration today will be centered on the American History Museum.
* Seeing the Declaration of Independence at the National Archives Museum is sure to be an awe-inspiring moment.
* Enjoy a free evening in Old Town while dining on your own.

October 26

* We'll tour George and Martha Washington's historic Mount Vernon home with a boxed lunch afterward.
* Our dinner together this evening will be a wonderful time to share tour highlights with each other prior to our restful overnight at the Hampton Inn - Somerset, PA.

October 27

* Today, we head home, stopping at the Flight 93 Memorial to honor 9/11 heroes.
* Travelers departing the tour in INDIANA and ILLINOIS, welcome back to your departure locations.
* Travelers continuing on to Iowa and Minnesota, enjoy a relaxing overnight at DoubleTree by Hilton - Alsip, IL.

October 28

Travelers departing the tour in IOWA and MINNESOTA, welcome back to your departure locations!

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner