The Ultimate American History Tour…

Join us for this unique, historic, springtime pilgrimage to America’s Mid-Atlantic Region. This scenic getaway features a wide variety of topography from the meandering shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Ocean to the mountainous Skyline Drive of the Shenandoah National Park. Highlights: Fort McHenry-where the National Anthem was inspired, Colonial Annapolis & the US Naval Academy, Chesapeake Bay Cruise, Maritime Museum, charming village of St. Michael’s, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Jamestown, Yorktown, Colonial Williamsburg, Monticello, DC and more. A very special event will be The Virginia International Tattoo — long regarded as the most patriotic of the world’s great tattoos — thrills audiences year after year with an awe-inspiring spectacle of music and might featuring marching bands from all over the world.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Virginia International Military Tattoo

  • Washington DC

  • Colonial Williamsburg

  • Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello

  • George Washington’s Mount Vernon

  • Historic Jamestown

  • Yorktown American Revolution Museum

  • Fort McHenry Baltimore

  • Charming Annapolis

  • United States Naval Academy

  • Old Cape Henry Lighthouse

  • Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

  • Chesapeake Bay Bridge

  • Shenandoah National Park

  • Guided Tour of Washington DC

  • Virginia Beach

  • St. Michaels

DAY 1

Welcome to Washington DC. Check in to the Washington Hilton for a 2-night stay. Dinner in area.

DAY 2

Breakfast. See the Capitol Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, World War II Memorial, and Vietnam War Memorial on a guided tour of Washington DC. Dinner at Filomena’s Restaurant.

DAY 3

Breakfast. Explore George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate. Enjoy the famous Skyline Drive across Shenandoah National Park. Arrive at the Skyland Resort overlooking Shenandoah National Park for a 1-night stay. Dinner.

DAY 4

Breakfast. Tour Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello Estate in the beautiful hills of Virginia. Arrive at Williamsburg Lodge for a 2-night stay. Dinner.

DAY 5

Breakfast. Guided tour of historic Jamestown Settlement established in 1607. Take a step back in time & experience Colonial Williamsburg.

DAY 6

Breakfast. Visit the state-of-the-art American Revolution Museum of Yorktown. Attend the Virginia International Tattoo with over 1500 performers! View military bands, drill teams, drummers, Celtic dancers, choirs and more from around the globe to create a spectacular performance. Arrive at Hampton Inn Virginia Beach hotel for a 1-night stay.

Virginia International Tattoo

DAY 7

Breakfast. Scenic drive to St. Michaels. Cross the majestic Chesapeake Bay Bridge with views of the Bay & Atlantic Ocean. Visit the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum & the town of St. Michaels. Arrive at Graduate Annapolis for a 2-night stay. Dinner in area.

DAY 8

Breakfast. Guided tour of the charming, historic town of Annapolis including United States Naval Academy. See Chesapeake Bay’s iconic screw-pile lighthouses on a bay cruise with box lunch on board. Dinner.

DAY 9

Breakfast. Tour Fort McHenry — the site of a Battle in the War of 1812 and the birthplace of the Star-Spangled Banner. Tour ends.

DATES

2026 DEPARTURES

  • April 14 - 22

PRICES

  • $4498 Double Occupancy per Person

  • $5498 Single Occupancy per Person

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN TOUR PACKAGE?

  • 8 Nights Deluxe Hotel Accommodations

  • 15 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 6 Dinners

  • Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation

  • All Attractions, Tours, Admissions

  • Luggage Handling Throughout Tour

  • All Tips & Taxes

  • Premier Local Guides

  • American Classic Tour Director

    *Travel Insurance may be added to your Tour Package at the time of your reservation.

TRY OUR CLASSIC DOOR-TO-DOOR PACKAGE

Our Classic Door-to-Door Package includes:

  • TOUR PACKAGE (LISTED ABOVE)

  • HOME PICKUP & RETURN SERVICE

    • Begin your tour with a convenient, professional pickup at your front door. Home pickup & return service is available if you live within 50 miles of a major metro airport. If you live beyond 50 miles, call to see if service is available in your area.

  • ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE & AIRPORT TRANSFERS

    • Our team of dedicated air specialists will arrange your airfare and airport transfers, making air travel seamless and meeting the tour stress-free.

FOR CLASSIC DOOR-TO-DOOR PACKAGE PRICE CALL US AT 847.548.3333

ACTIVITY LEVEL: 3

Walking or standing for up to 45 minutes at a time; uneven terrain and/or cobblestones; climbing some stairs; boarding various modes of transportation including a motorcoach.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations prior to or on the final payment date receive a full refund less a $50 cancellation. Cancellations after the final payment date, there is no refund. If you purchase travel insurance, you are eligible to file a claim with your insurance provider.

READY TO JOIN US ON THIS AMERICAN CLASSIC TOUR?

Call our office and one our trip specialists will be happy to answer any questions you have or assist you in making a reservation.

847-548-3333

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