Discover the historic national treasures of the East on this rewarding vacation. Start your trip in Washington DC with a sightseeing tour featuring Arlington National Cemetery, the Vietnam, Korean, and World War II Memorials, and many other famous sites. Then tour Mount Vernon, the restored home of George Washington, and the Yorktown Historical Battlefield Park, where the British surrendered to Washington’s troops in 1781. Enjoy a colonial-style dinner at a local tavern, where you experience a recreated supper experience savored by 18th-centrury patriots. Next, tour the archaeological site of Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg's historic area, where costumed villagers add charm and authenticity to the quaint streets. See the Historic Trade Shops, the Public Gaol, and drop in at Raleigh Tavern, the meeting place for Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and other patriots. Next, visit Richmond’s capitol building and St. John's Church, where Patrick Henry proclaimed, “Give me liberty or give me death.” Tour Jefferson's beautiful and imposing estate, Monticello. Shenandoah National Park, Harper's Ferry, and Gettysburg National Military Park are also highlights on this trip. Enjoy a tour of Gettysburg and hear about the Battle of 1863. Continue exploration at Valley Forge for a behind-the-scenes tour. See where Washington and his troops endured the harsh winter of 1777-1778. End your exciting trip with a sightseeing tour in Philadelphia, including a visit to Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. For passengers who would like to return to Washington DC, the coach will continue to the DC hotel at no additional cost. This vacation to America’s Historic East allows you to see and experience some of the most prominent places in America’s past. A trip of a lifetime!