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A Taste of The Capital Region
FLY DRIVES
Days 10 & 11 Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg is the most extensively
restored 18th century town in the USA, so it’s well
worth a visit. You may also choose to stop by
Jamestown Island, where America’s first English
settlement was established.
Hotel: Kingsmill Resort
Day 12 Charlottesville
You may wish to route via Richmond today
to see the White House of the Confederacy
and Maymount Plantation. Then it’s on to
Charlottesville, where you’ll find Monticello, the
home of Thomas Jefferson. Sitting atop a mountain
in Albermarle, it is described as one of the
country’s foremost architectural masterpieces.
Hotel: Omni Charlottesville
Days 13 & 14 Shenandoah National Park
The most scenic drive of your itinerary, the
picture-perfect setting of Skyline Drive is quite
breathtaking. Shenandoah Valley has over 500
miles of hiking trails, winding through lush forests
and valleys filled with wildflowers and waterfalls.
Luray Caverns are the largest caverns on the east
coast and well worth a trip.
Hotel: Skyland Lodge
Day 15 Journey Home
Take the short drive back to the capital, return
your rental car and check-in for your flight back to
the UK.
Day 1 Arrive Washington, DC
Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight
to Washington, DC. Upon arrival, collect your
rental car and proceed to your hotel. Start your
adventure with dinner at one of the many fabulous
restaurants this great city affords.
Hotel: Loews Madison Hotel
Days 2 & 3 Washington, DC
We’ve allowed two full days for you to experience
the vibrant and historical capital city. We suggest
visits to the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, the
Smithsonians many museums, Arlington Cemetery,
the Capitol Building and, of course, the White House,
which is a must on any visit.
Hotel: Loews Madison Hotel
Day 4 Baltimore
Next it’s on to Baltimore, affectionately known as
‘Charm City’, which boasts almost three hundred
years of history. Take a trip to Baltimore’s Inner
Harbor, where you can soar 27 storeys into the
air at the Top of the World Observation Deck in
the World Trade Center, explore the World War II
submarine, Torsk, and visit the National Aquarium.
Hotel: Hotel Monaco Baltimore
Day 5 Annapolis
Annapolis has a laid-back, maritime feel and
some of the most stunning scenery on the
east coast. As you would imagine, seafood is
plentiful and extremely delicious, and there
are lots of restaurants in Annapolis where you
can enjoy it! The city’s narrow streets feature
historic homes and restored buildings, such as
Hammond-Harwood House from the 18th century
and Maryland State House: completed back in 1779.
There’s also a huge harbour, where you can watch
the ships sail by or take a sightseeing boat tour out
onto the water.
Hotel: Loews Annapolis
Day 6 St Michaels
Today take the short journey to the beautiful
Chesapeake Harbour Town of St Michaels. Known as
the ‘town that fooled the British’, it is said that the
townspeople hung lanterns in the trees during the
War of 1812: causing the cannons to overshoot the
houses.
Hotel: Inn at Perry Cabin
Days 7 & 8 Cambridge
Heading southwest today you may wish to visit
Tilghman Island, home of Chesapeake Bay’s
remaining skipjacks and the small town of Oxford:
once a major port and shipbuilding centre. The 1684
port town of Cambridge has many historic homes,
buildings and museums.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
Day 9 Virginia Beach
Travel down the Delmarva Peninsula today to the
Chesapeake Bay Bridge, where you will travel under
and over water! Virginia Beach is the world’s longest
beach and, at sunset, it comes alive with people
enjoying cocktails and heading to one of the many
restaurants for a superb dinner. Whilst in Virginia Beach,
why not kayak the coastal waters in search of the
native dolphins or hike through False Cape State Park?
Hotel: Hilton Virginia Beach
15 Days/14 Nights
• Begins and ends in Washington, DC
• Departures April to November
Your fly drive includes:
• Round trip scheduled flights
• Intermediate 4 door car hire, including
insurances and satellite navigation
• Accommodations as stated
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