142Reservations: Dublin 01 6733800 or Belfast 028 9051 1800Escorted Road Journey9 nights/10 daysHeritage of AmericaAn aptly named journeythrough America's pastand present showcasing the Amish simplicity andColonial traditions. On itsroute from New York Citythrough Pennsylvania andVirginia to Washington DC,you will see Liberty Bell,the battlefields ofGettysburg and ontoWilliamsburg to take aglimpse at the window of time.Tour Operated by Collette ToursHighlights.Colonial Williamsburg .City sights tour of NewYork.Historic Amish Country.Washington DC City tourDay 1: Ireland/New YorkStart your journey with a flight to New York. A Collette Toursrepresentative will meet you on arrival and transfer you toyour hotel. Hotel: Sheraton New YorkDay 2: New YorkMeet your fellow travellers at a welcome breakfast in anAmerican diner this morning, before setting out on asightseeing tour, taking in sights like Greenwich Village,Empire State Building and Ground Zero. This afternoon,explore 'the city that never sleeps' at your own pace. Hotel: Sheraton New York (B)Day 3: New York/Philadelphia/LancasterSet off to Philadelphia this morning and see the city'sLiberty Bell and Independence Hall. Continue on to theAmish country of Lancaster, America's second largestAmish community. Hotel: Eden Resort Inn & Suites (D)Day 4: LancasterVisit Wheatland, the Federalist home of James Buchanan,the 15th U.S. President. Stop off at the Amish Kitchen KettleComplex, to try homemade jams, jellies and relishes. Then,learn more about the Amish people's history and traditionsin a tour of their farmlands. This evening, enjoy dinner at anAmish family's home, a real highlight of your tour. Hotel:Eden Resort Inn & Suites (B,D)Day 5: Lancaster/Gettysburg/Shenandoah ValleyJourney to Gettysburg, site of the Union victory in theAmerican Civil War. In your guided tour, you'll find outmore about those three historic days in 1863 and thebattle that changed the course of American history. Next,travel to Shenandoah National Park via the famousSkyline Drive, along the Blue Ridge Mountains, whereyou'll see the expanse of Shenandoah Valley's wildernessin all directions. This evening, you'll stay at a lodge insidethe park. Hotel: Skyland Lodge (B,D)Day 6: Shenandoah Valley/Charlottesville/WilliamsburgVisit Monticello, home of U.S. President ThomasJefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence.before arriving in historic Williamsburg. This evening,you'll begin your journey into Revolutionary-age Americaby having dinner in a Williamsburg tavern thatspecialises in colonial dishes. Hotel: WilliamsburgWoodland Hotel (B,D)Day 7: Colonial WilliamsburgBegin today by watching 'Story of a Patriot', a short filmintroducing you to Colonial Williamsburg, one of theworld's biggest living history museums. A recreation of1770s life, people in costume bustle about the streetsand 88 historic buildings are brought to life, likeHeritage of AmericaColonial WilliamsburgWashington

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PricingInclusions.Transatlantic flights on scheduled airlines .9 nights hotel accommodation .Service of a professional Tour Director days 1-10.Excursions described as included in the itinerary .Baggage porterage .Airline taxes.Meals as detailed on Itinerary: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner. Prices from: £2320 / ?2730Dates: 27 May / 24 Jun / 15 Jul / 12,19 Aug / 02,16,23,30 Sep / 07,14,28 Oct / 11 NovHoliday prices are per person based on twin occupancySingle Supplements and 3rd Adult sharing discountsavailable on requestPrices can increase or decrease, you will be quotedthe up to date price at time of booking. Please note: Alternative but similar hotels may beused at certain times of the year. Shenandoah ValleyWashingtonGovernor's Palace and Gardens. Hotel: WilliamsburgWoodland Hotel (B)Day 8: Williamsburg/Washington DCCall in at Mount Vernon, George Washington's belovedhome, with its beautiful plantation grounds. Then, travelon to Washington DC, where you can see the world-famous Smithsonian Institution's countless treasures,including the fabled Hope Diamond and actual Apollo 11Command Module. Hotel: Doubletree Crystal City (B) Day 9: Washington DCBegin your day with a visit to Arlington Cemetery, whereyou will see the poignant Tomb of the Unknowns and theKennedy gravesites. Next, visit the White House visitorcentre, where you'll see how many changes this historicbuilding has been through. On the rest of your city tour,you'll have amazing views of the Capitol building, WhiteHouse, monuments and museums. You'll drive alongEmbassy Row and stop at the memorials dedicated toWorld War II, the Vietnam Veterans and the Korean War.This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner in America's capital.Hotel: Doubletree Crystal City (B,D)Day 10: Washington DC/IrelandMake the most of your final few hours in Washingtonbefore leaving for the airport and your flight to Ireland.