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Historic Highlights

8-Day US History Tour from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia

Historic Highlights Guided Tour
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When do you want to travel?

Travel & Accommodation

8 days, 1 country and 10 cities

7 nights accommodation

Meals

7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners

Activity Level

Balanced

Itinerary

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Discover USA's founding cities

Explore a young nation, on this journey that takes you to Capitol Hill, George Washington’s home, reenactments on Gettysburg’s battlefields and dinner in a haunted tavern. This Mid-Atlantic tour immerses you in the past, as you'll be chatting with blacksmiths in Colonial Williamsburg and visiting the monuments of D.C.’s National Mall.

Trip map

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Day By Day Itinerary

8-day itinerary from Washington to Washington visiting 1 Country and 10 Cities.

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About this trip

Sightseeing highlights

Explore Washington, D.C., St. John's Church in Richmond, Gettysburg Battlefield

Visit The Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, Mount Vernon, the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, St John's Church in Richmond, Monticello, Shenandoah National Park, Gettysburg National Military Park, Independence National Historic Park and National Constitution Center in Philadelphia

View the Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol Building and the White House in Washington, D.C., the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia

What's included?

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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

All porterage and restaurant gratuities

All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

All transport and transfers shown

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Optional Experiences and free time

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized

Frequently asked questions

Live, unedited & independent traveller reviews

Historic Highlights trip reviews

Historic Highlights trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

4.7/

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331 reviews

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95% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

"Traveling with Trafalgar is the best!!"

Thomas Boyd

5/5

Reviewed on 07/28/2026 10:43:25

We have been on several Trafalgar trips and highly recommend them. They are a fantastic company to

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Lewis Rutledge

5/5

Reviewed on 07/27/2026 08:23:11

Ambitious trip but amazing. Well planned and executed. Inspiring stops and visits. Truly

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 07/27/2026 07:17:14

Ellis Atrat

5/5

Reviewed on 07/23/2026 06:14:18

Trusted Customer

3/5

Reviewed on 07/07/2026 10:25:17

I would prefer having a historian on a historical trip. For my taste, this trip crams too many

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 06/11/2026 10:06:44

This the first motor coach tour my sister and I have taken, and we were pleasantly surprised! I

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"Excellent Tour"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 06/03/2026 12:15:57

Excellent service, our guide was always available and very helpful Very well organized, we saw

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"Fun stress free way to travel"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 06/03/2026 12:14:10

Great way to see local and historical places Great way to see local and historical sites

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 06/03/2026 08:56:20

Great!

"Not Again"

Trusted Customer

3/5

Reviewed on 06/02/2026 13:32:16

Less driving, name tags Itinerary was repetative in Washington. No name tags. Too much driving for

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