Morning we make our way to Philadelphia. We will get there in the morning to walk along the historical cobblestone streets along Independence Mall State Park. See the Liberty Bell in its newly renovated home at the Liberty Bell Center and stroll through the centuries old Independence Hall and Congress Hall, birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. From Philadelphia, we continue to explore America's proud past by sightseeing at America's seat of governing power - the Capitol Hill* and the White House*. These two magnificent buildings are home to the Senate and the House of Representatives as well as the President of the United States. The tour then proceeds to the National Air and Space Museum, featuring the original 1903 Flyer plane designed by the Wright brothers, the Spirit of St. Louis flown by Lindbergh, and actual spacecraft such as the Apollo 11 command module. We then head to the Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Jefferson Memorials, where we can honor these notable past presidents. All of these memorials are lined with stunning decorations and the stirring words of these great American heroes. We will then pay tribute to our modern heroes in the armed forces by touring the Vietnam and Korean War Veterans Memorial. The Vietnam Memorial, designed by Maya Lin, is a simple yet touching site containing a monument inscribed with the names of lost and fallen soldiers. The Korean War Veterans Memorial is equally inspiring, capturing the tension and uncertainty of war on faces of the fighting forces.

In the morning, we head for Shenandoah Caverns, containing beautiful underground formations like the famous Breakfast Bacon once featured in National Geographic, The cavern, with 17 soaring rooms full of natural wonders, is also the only Virginia caverns with elevator service! On our way back, we will visit Baltimore to take in the breathtaking views of the skyline from Baltimore's famous Inner Harbor. Afterwards, the tour returns to Philadelphia.
* Inside visits are not guaranteed. ***Tour route may be changed and reversed; you may contact us 1-2 days prior departure to confirm final itinerary.