Capital Caper
Tour starts and ends in Washington, DC
3 nights Washington, DC, 1 night Gettysburg, 1 night Martinsburg, 1 night Charlottesville, 1 night Richmond, 3 nights Virginia Beach, 2 nights Annapolis, 2 nights Baltimore.
Days 1 - 4
Washington, DC
Welcome to America’s capital city. Even though the US has no monarchy, Washington still has majesty — and great nightlife. Check out some of the great pubs in Georgetown! Tour Washington’s mighty monuments, and of course, its world famous museums. The Smithsonian Institution's museums are unbeatable and include the thought-provoking museum dedicated to the culture of the Native American Indian. Directly across the Potomac River from Washington, DC lies Fairfax County, home to The Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Air and Space museum. See the Space Shuttle Discovery, the Concorde, and hundreds of other aircraft.
3 Nights – Washington, DC
Standard Hotel – The Capitol Skyline Hotel
Select Hotel – Marriott Wardman Park
Days 4 & 5
Gettysburg, PA (85 mi/141 km)
You must visit Gettysburg, site of the most famous battle of the American Civil War. It has been said that the countryside is reminiscent of Kent in England! Come decide for yourself.
1 Night – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Standard Hotel – Quality Inn Gettysburg
Select Hotel – Wyndham Gettysburg
Days 5 & 6
Harpers Ferry/Martinsburg, West Virginia (79 mi/131 km)
It’s well worth the short drive to Harpers Ferry. Pack a picnic and stop at the National Park before heading for Martinsburg, West Virginia for overnight.
1 Night – Martinsburg, West Virginia
Standard Hotel – Holiday Inn
Select Hotel – Holiday Inn
Days 6 & 7
Charlottesville, VA (152 mi/250 km)
Head down the Shenandoah Valley; in Luray, jump on the lovely Skyline Drive to Charlottesville. Sample wine at one of several wineries in the area before a fabulous dinner at the Boar’s Head Inn.
1 Night – Charlottesville, Virginia
Standard Hotel – Comfort Inn Monticello
Select Hotel – Omni Charlottesville
Days 7 & 8
Richmond, VA (71 mi/114 km)
Visit the beautiful Lewis Ginter Gardens and its 11,000 square-foot conservatory featuring beautiful seasonal displays and housing exotic and unusual plants from around the world in its permanent collection including a sensational orchid collection.
1 Night – Richmond, Virginia
Standard Hotel – Comfort Inn
Select Hotel – Linden Row Inn
Days 8 – 11
Virginia Beach (109 mi/180 km)
On the way to Virginia Beach, stop in Williamsburg to see William and Mary College, one of America’s oldest, located right next to Colonial Williamsburg. Revel in 14 sandy miles of lovely public beach at Virginia Beach.
3 Nights – Virginia Beach, Virginia
Standard Hotel – Quality Inn Pavilion
Select Hotel – Sheraton Virginia Beach
Days 11 – 13
Annapolis, MD (216 mi/351 km)
Annapolis is just beautiful! Take a cruise on the Severn River to see the lovely homes lining the shore, and then visit one of Annapolis’ shops near the waterfront.
2 Nights – Annapolis, Maryland
Standard Hotel – Best Western Annapolis
Select Hotel – Sheraton Annapolis
Days 13 – 15
Baltimore, MD (30 mi/48 km)
On to Baltimore! With its bustling harbour, National Aquarium and fascinating neighbourhoods, you may not want to leave. Visit the USS Torsk (a WWII submarine), USS Constellation, and IMAX Theater; then dine in Little Italy for some authentic ethnic flavour.
2 Nights – Baltimore, Maryland
Standard Hotel – Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore
Select Hotel – Sheraton Inner Harbor
Day 15
Washington, DC
Flight home or extend your stay.
Pre, post or extra nights: Pre, post & extra nights within the itinerary are available to be added to this tour, please let us know at time of booking if you would like to extend your stay anywhere and we will be happy to quote the extra nights.
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Hotel accommodation is offered on two quality levels: “standard” typically 2/3 star hotels providing clean and moderate accommodations with several basic facilities, some with a limited dining room and sometimes a swimming pool. “Select” indicates a more superior style of accommodation typically of a 3/4 star quality, in a central location with extended facilities including a dining room and usually a swimming pool. Rooms in both levels of accommodation choice provide private facilities and are based on the hotels standard or lead in room type.
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