5 or 6 days
Washington, D.C., Williamsburg, Charlottesville
Journey 400 years back in time to Historic Jamestown, the site of the first permanent English settlement in America, and Colonial Williamsburg, home to nearly 100 original 18th-century buildings. Your tour is complete with visits to Mount Vernon and Washington, D.C.
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  • Day 1: Washington, D.C.

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

    Visit the Smithsonian museum of your choice, which may include:

    • National Museum of Natural History
    • National Museum of African Art
    • National Museum of American History
    • National Museum of the American Indian
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

    Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

    Discover the wonder of air and space as you visit the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, which maintains the world’s largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts. 

    Take a guided night tour of Washington, D.C.

    • Lincoln Memorial
    • Korean War Veterans Memorial
    • Vietnam Veterans Memorial
  • Day 2: Jamestown • Williamsburg

    Travel to Williamsburg

      Take a guided tour of Jamestown Settlement

    • Reproductions of original boats used when settlers came to America
    • 17th-century colonial fort
    • Traditional Powhatan Village

    Enjoy an evening activity

  • Day 3: Jamestown • Williamsburg

    Visit Historic Jamestowne and Jamestown Glasshouse

    Take a guided tour of Colonial Williamsburg

    • Capitol
    • Public Gaol
    • 18th-century tavern

    Participate in an evening program at Colonial Williamsburg

  • Day 4: Yorktown

    Visit Shirley Plantation

    Visit the Yorktown Battlefield and Visitor Center

    Enjoy free time in Historic Yorktown

  • Day 5: Washington, D.C.

    Travel to Washington, D.C.

    Depart for home

Experience even more

  • Day 5: Charlottesville

    Travel to Charlottesville

    Visit James Monroe's Highland

    Visit Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's former estate

    Enjoy an evening activity

  • Day 6: Washington, D.C.

    Travel to Washington, D.C.

    Visit the Smithsonian museum of your choice, which may include:

    • National Museum of Natural History
    • National Museum of African Art
    • National Museum of American History
    • National Museum of the American Indian

    Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Washington, D.C.

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

    Visit the Smithsonian museum of your choice, which may include:

    • National Museum of Natural History
    • National Museum of African Art
    • National Museum of American History
    • National Museum of the American Indian
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

    Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

    Discover the wonder of air and space as you visit the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, which maintains the world’s largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts. 

    Take a guided night tour of Washington, D.C.

    • Lincoln Memorial
    • Korean War Veterans Memorial
    • Vietnam Veterans Memorial
  • Day 2: Jamestown • Williamsburg

    Travel to Williamsburg

      Take a guided tour of Jamestown Settlement

    • Reproductions of original boats used when settlers came to America
    • 17th-century colonial fort
    • Traditional Powhatan Village

    Enjoy an evening activity

  • Day 3: Jamestown • Williamsburg

    Visit Historic Jamestowne and Jamestown Glasshouse

    Take a guided tour of Colonial Williamsburg

    • Capitol
    • Public Gaol
    • 18th-century tavern

    Participate in an evening program at Colonial Williamsburg

  • Day 4: Yorktown

    Visit Shirley Plantation

    Visit the Yorktown Battlefield and Visitor Center

    Enjoy free time in Historic Yorktown

  • Day 5: Washington, D.C.

    Travel to Washington, D.C.

    Depart for home

Experience even more

  • Day 5: Charlottesville

    Travel to Charlottesville

    Visit James Monroe's Highland

    Visit Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's former estate

    Enjoy an evening activity

  • Day 6: Washington, D.C.

    Travel to Washington, D.C.

    Visit the Smithsonian museum of your choice, which may include:

    • National Museum of Natural History
    • National Museum of African Art
    • National Museum of American History
    • National Museum of the American Indian

    Depart for home

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Your experience includes

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  • Round-trip Transportation

    Round-trip transportation on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach throughout the tour.

  • Hotel Accommodations

    Overnight stays in safe, quality hotels.

  • Overnight Security

    Security guards on watch nightly.

  • Meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch can also be included.

  • All Gratuities

    Tips included for your Tour Director, bus driver, licensed guides, restaurant and hotel staff.

  • Guided Tours and Activities

    Sightseeing tours led by expert and licensed local guides; tickets to all activities.

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your Tour Director stays with your group 24/7, providing local insight and knowledge, while handling every on-tour detail.

  • Training and Support

    We prepare new Group Leaders on a free Training Tour and provide personal support every step of the way.

  • Traveler Resources

    We offer travelers flexible payment options as well as a dedicated support team to manage finances and answer tour questions.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team while on tour.

  • Expert Tour Planning

    Your dedicated EF team provides expertise every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Illness and Accident Coverage

    Rest easier knowing your travelers are covered on tour with EF's comprehensive coverage plan.

  • $50 Million Liability Policy

    Group Leaders and schools are protected while on tour.

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