Thursday, June 11
Stops will be made for rest and lunch as we travel south to the Jamestown Settlement, the first permanent English-speaking settlement in North America. Here you can climb aboard replicas of the ships that brought the first settlers to Virginia as well as experience life as it was in the early days of the colony. Our lodging for the next three evenings will be at the Hampton Inn and Suites.

Friday, June 12
The Colonial Williamsburg Restoration consists of 88 original buildings, shops and homes which have been preserved and restored to their former appearance. If this is your first time in Williamsburg an optional orientation tour will be offered. (Those who prefer to explore on their own may do so.) Your deluxe admission ticket also includes the Governor’s Palace as well as the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Gallery. CB, L

Saturday, June 13
Following breakfast you will have the option of returning to Colonial Williamsburg for the day, or you may choose to visit the Old Country at popular Busch Gardens. Representing four 17th-Century European countries- England, France, Germany and Italy - Busch Gardens features more than 100 rides, shows, attractions and exhibits. CB

Sunday, June 14
This morning we will visit the Yorktown Victory Center where the troops of General George Washington defeated the British in the last major battle of the American Revolution. Late this morning it’s time to turn toward home, but our route will be via the spectacular Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Arrival home will be by early evening. CB

(Please Note: If you would like to purchase tickets for Busch Gardens, ask your reservationist to include the Theme Park as part of your vacation.)

Tour Protection: $40 per person