PATRIOTS OF AMERICA
Tauck Bridges
Family Value
Includes:
• The ultimate Washington, DC,
adventure – dinner and
a special evening at the
International Spy Museum
• Learning about a different
culture, the Amish, on a visit to
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
• Guided tour of Gettysburg
National Military Park and
storyteller evening
• Meeting colonial citizens of
18th-century Williamsburg and
dining in a colonial tavern
• Visits to Independence Hall,
the Liberty Bell, and the
National Constitution Center,
plus a carriage ride to the
Betsy Ross House
• Airport transfers upon arrival
and departure as noted
• 14 meals (7 breakfasts,
2 lunches, 5 dinners); all
gratuities to Tauck Director,
local guides & drivers; service
charges, taxes, and porterage
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Bring a little history to life on a visit to the Betsy Ross house in Philadelphia.
STORIES BY Ken
Burns
Tauck On-tour Exclusive! Filmed narratives by Ken Burns share the
emotional, personal stories of the men and women who actually lived
through the most important event in America’s history – the Civil War.
Tauck takes you behind-the-scenes of the battle of Gettysburg, the most
important battle, with commentary by the creator of the
award-winning documentary, “The Civil War.”
Learn all about the Constitution at America’s most interactive history museum, visit
Independence Hall and take a carriage ride along the tree-lined streets of Philadelphia.
Go inside George Washington’s beloved home, Mount Vernon, on the Potomac
River. Dine in an authentic colonial tavern in 18th-century Williamsburg and go on
a ghost tour. Learn the secrets of master spies at the International Spy Museum. Tour
Washington, DC, with an expert guide for an insider’s view of the nation’s capital.
#1 IN ESCORTED FAMILY TRAVEL
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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
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Gettysburg
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Washington, DC
Mt. Vernon
Triangle
VIRGINIA
Maximum Elevation: 2,300 ft.
Williamsburg
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.
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You’ll feel like you’ve met George
Washington on a visit to his beloved Mount
Vernon; two nights in Washington, DC take you inside the
Air and Space Museum and on a tour of landmark sights.
Day 5 – A day in the life of Colonial Williamsburg
Day 8 – Journey home
Experience life on the eve of the American Revolution in Colonial
Williamsburg; go inside the restored Capitol building as well as colonial
houses, shops, and more where you’ll meet historic interpreters in
colonial dress who represent actual citizens from the 18th century –
tradespeople, drilling militiamen, statesmen, merchants, housewives...
You’ll step back in time and learn about what it was like to live
day-to-day in Williamsburg as families go about their chores without
electricity, hot running water, telephones, computers or television! The
entire day is spent as you please – but with a very special ending when
you join us for a candlelight storytelling “ghost tour.” Meals B
Tour ends: Washington, DC. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included
from L’Enfant Plaza Hotel to Ronald Reagan Washington National
Airport or Washington Dulles International Airport. Allow a minimum
of two hours for flight check-in. Meals B
Day 6 – George Washington’s house & the Smithsonian
Travel to historic Mount Vernon today for a guided tour of George
Washington’s beloved plantation overlooking the Potomac River;
explore his house and learn what life was like for the “Father of Our
Country.” You won’t believe the view that George and Martha had
from their back porch! Arrive in the nation’s capital for a two-night
stay at L’Enfant Plaza Hotel; your first visits are to museums at the
Smithsonian – the popular National Air and Space Museum and the
National Museum of the American Indian. Meals BLD
Day 7 – The national monuments, then it’s all about spies
See famous national landmarks today on a guided tour that shows
you the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and the United
States Capitol Building. The remainder of the day is free to explore
other sites in the capital. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be
a spy? Well tonight, you get a chance to find out for yourself at our
farewell reception and dinner at the International Spy Museum. You’ll
learn all about the role spies have played throughout history – this
interactive museum features the largest collection of international
spy-related artifacts ever put on public display. Meals BD
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8 Days / 7 Nights from $2,438 plus airfare
(7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 5 Dinners)
Departure Dates: June 11, 18; July 2, 9, 23, 30; August 13, 20
Go to www.tauckbridges.com for up-to-the-minute space availability.
Additional dates may become available as these sell out.
Price Per Person June – August
Double
$2690
Triple
$2497
Quadruple
$2438
Single
$3362
Children 12 and under Discount $200
Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult;
exceptions may be granted under certain circumstances with parental
consent. Quadruple accommodations are not available for four adults.
Triples and quadruples are usually a two-bedded room. Rollaway cots are
not readily available on this tour.
Gratuities to Tauck Director, driver & local guides are included.
Airfare is additional. Tauck can book your airfare, to Philadelphia and
from Washington, DC, for travel originating in the United States, subject
to availability; ask upon booking for special airfares that may be available.
Recommended age: 8+
Your family’s comfort is important to us. Ask about booking an additional
hotel night before or after your journey and be sure to consider our Guest
Protection Product offering important travel advantages and a money-back
refund if your travel plans change. See General Information.
Fine Hotels / Great Locations
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Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA
Wyndham Gettysburg – Gettysburg, PA
Williamsburg Lodge – Williamsburg, VA
L’Enfant Plaza Hotel – Washington, DC
#1 IN ESCORTED FAMILY TRAVEL