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American Heritage

Available from €849 per person.

Tour Highlights

15 Day

Memorable excursion from sophisticated Manhattan and thundering Niagara to Pennsylvania Dutch countryside and inspiring national monuments in D.C.
Day 1 > New York Arrival

Full Itinerary

Day 1

> New York Arrival

 

Hotel: Hotel Edison or similar

Today, arrive in New York City, known as the Big Apple. Transfer independently to the hotel.

Day 2

> New York

 

Hotel: Hotel Edison or similar

A full day is yours to explore this exciting city, filled with people, famous sights, and skyscrapers. See the Statue of Liberty, Fifth Avenue, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, The United Nations, and much more.

Day 3

> New York – Washington, D.C.

 

Hotel: Red Roof Inn Downtown or similar

This morning at 08:00 you will be met by an AmericanTours representative and provided with a welcome kit which includes driving instructions, vouchers, and maps for your tour. After picking up the rental car, drive southwest to Philadelphia, home of Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and Ben Franklin. Your destination this evening is the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.

Day 4

> Washington, D.C.

 

Hotel: Red Roof Inn Downtown or similar

The broad streets of America’s seat of government enhance the dramatic effect of Washington’s memorable monuments: The Lincoln Memorial, The Jefferson Memorial, and The White House. On Capitol Mall, the Smithsonian’s complex of museums is a repository for the nation’s historic treasures.

Day 5

> Washington, D.C. – Shenandoah National Park

 

Hotel: Skyland Lodge or similar

Explore Virginia’s colonial and Civil War heritage. Visit the site of the strategic Battle of Bull Run, where the historical influence of America’s founders is reflected in its institutions and architecture. Pass by Thomas Jefferson’s home in Monticello before ascending to the highlands of Shenandoah National Park for the night.

Day 6

> Shenandoah National Park – Blue Ridge Parkway – Roanoke

 

Hotel: Natural Bridge or similar

Today, follow the crest of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, which in the summer have a distinctly bluish cast. Then continue along the lush, green Shenandoah Valley en route to the destination tonight, Roanoke, Virginia.

Day 7

> Roanoke – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Cherokee Indian Reservation / Asheville

 

Hotel: Holiday Inn or similar

Spend a full day enjoying the mountain scenery while driving south along the spine of the Blue Ridge Mountains into the state of North Carolina. In the afternoon, visit the Smoky Mountains, famous for the distinctive blue haze which cloaks them. Pass through the ancestral homeland of the Cherokee Indians, en route to Asheville.

Day 8

> Asheville – Charleston

 

Hotel: Holiday Inn Riverview or similar

The destination today is historic Charleston, a city built for walking. Take a leisurely stroll through the historic district and note its unsurpassed antebellum architecture. It was in Charleston that early shots of the Civil War were fired, starting a four-year battle that ended with the defeat of the Confederate States and the reemergence of the United States as one nation.

Day 9

> Charleston – Savannah

 

Hotel: La Quinta Inn Savannah Southside or similar

After leaving historic Charleston, many people choose to visit the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Drive south to the port city of Savannah. The historic district of Old Savannah has been beautifully restored, recreating the gracious atmosphere of the Antebellum South.

Day 10

> Savannah – St. Augustine

 

Hotel: Quality Inn Historic St. Augustine or similar

Follow the lush, semi-tropical coastline of Georgia, and see the influence of 18th century English settlers in the charming architecture of Brunswick. Pass Jacksonville en route to St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States.

Day 11

> St. Augustine – Orlando

 

Hotel: Red Roof Inn Kissimmee or similar

Searching for the Fountain of Youth, Ponce de León landed here in 1513, and that eternal search continues today by sun worshippers on Florida’s beaches. Join them this morning, or explore the Spanish heritage of the city before driving south along the coast to Orlando.

Day 12

> Orlando

 

Hotel: Red Roof Inn Kissimmee or similar

Enjoy a full day exploring the entertainment complex of Walt Disney World Resort – home to the Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, and Disney–MGM Studios, or experience Disney’s wildest adventure yet, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

Day 13

> Orlando – Venice/Sarasota

 

Hotel: Comfort Inn Sarasota or similar

Make the short drive to the western shores of Florida and Tampa Bay, which sheltered the pirates and buccaneers of a bygone era. The stunning natural beauty of Sarasota is enhanced by the barrier islands, known as “keys,” lying just offshore.

Day 14

> Venice – Miami/South Beach

 

Hotel: Travelodge Monaco or similar

Follow the Tamiami Trail and drive through the heart of the largest sub-tropical wilderness in North America, the Everglades. The watery River of Grasses is a sanctuary for a myriad of birds and animals. East of the Everglades, the sandy beaches of South Florida await you.

Day 15

> Miami

 

Hotel: Travelodge Monaco or similar

A full day at leisure in Miami to explore South Beach or to shop at the many superb malls.

Day 16

> Miami Departure

 
Return the car at the airport before the departure flight.

What's Included

All hotels on route are included in the price. Car rental is also included.

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