Day 1 - Friday, 12/5/2025 Fly to Washington D.C.
Arrive in Washington D.C., meet your Tour Manager and transfer to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a D.C. Night Illumination Tour of the famous monuments including those dedicated to Lincoln and Jefferson, all dressed up for the holiday season. |
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Day 2 - Saturday, 12/6/2025 - Breakfast - Dinner Mt. Vernon / Grand Illumination
After breakfast travel to Mount Vernon, President George Washington’s beautiful estate overlooking the Potomac River. The “Father of Our Country” called Mt. Vernon home for more than 45 years. Tour the house and gardens and visit the grave site of our first President. Later, arrive in Williamsburg for a four night stay. This evening enjoy a Welcome Dinner at one of the Taverns followed by the spectacular Grand Illumination as the Revolutionary City lights up with fireworks, bonfires, and candles twinkling in the windows of the buildings. Delight in live music from fifes and drums and other special activities that are sure to put you in the holiday spirit!
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Day 3 - Sunday, 12/7/2025 - Breakfast - Dinner Williamsburg / Parade
Enjoy breakfast before embarking on a Colonial Williamsburg Walking Tour along Duke of Gloucester Street, referred to by FDR as “the most historic avenue in America,” and adjacent streets as your guide highlights some of the 300 year old town’s many historic sites. Then, explore Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Trades such as Apothecary, Blacksmith, Silversmith and more. After an early dinner this evening, take in the festive Christmas Parade. Usher in the holiday season in Williamsburg with floats, bands, civic and animal groups, all highlighted by our special guests, Santa & Mrs. Claus.
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Day 4 - Monday, 12/8/2025 - Breakfast Yorktown / Williamsburg
Travel to Yorktown and take a guided tour of the American Revolution Museum. Learn about America’s struggle for independence, from colonial unrest to the formation of the new nation. Return to the hotel for leisure time and later enjoy more of the numerous special holiday activities and a Christmas themed show.
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Day 5 - Tuesday, 12/9/2025 - Breakfast - Dinner Jamestown / Busch Gardens
After breakfast it’s off to historic Jamestown, the first permanent English colony, settled in 1607. Your guide will share with you the stories of the settlers and explore the living history museum. Discover the Powhatan Indian way of life and see the type of ships that brought colonists to Virginia. Stop at Wallace’s Trading Post and Williamsburg General Store. Have your picture taken with the statue of Wallace the Bear — the store’s life-size ambassador. Return to the hotel for free time before your Farewell Dinner at Busch Gardens. This evening, be enchanted with the millions of lights, sights, and sounds of Christmas Town at Busch Gardens. Experience the variety of how different countries celebrate Christmas.
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Day 6 - Wednesday, 12/10/2025 - Breakfast Fly Home
Today you leave this historic, beautiful place and transfer to Washington D.C. to fly home and share memories with your friends and family. |
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