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Small Group Discovery
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
2021 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN WASHINGTON DC
Day1
Welcome to Washington DC! At 6 pm, meet with your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.
WASHINGTON DC. EXCURSION TO MOUNT VERNON
Day2
WASHINGTON DC Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korean War Veterans Memorials, and photo stops at the White House and Capitol Hill. Free time this evening.
MOUNT VERNON Guided tour of George Washington’s estate and gardens.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Washington DC with dinner at a popular local restaurant and illumination tour of the monuments. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
WASHINGTON DC–FREDERICKSBURG–YORKTOWN–WILLIAMSBURG
Day3
FREDERICKSBURG Orientation tour and free time to explore.
YORKTOWN Visit Yorktown Battlefield Park.
WILLIAMSBURG Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
WILLIAMSBURG. EXCURSION TO JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT
Day4
WILLIAMSBURG LF Private performance by historian Sylvia Tabb-Lee. Tour Jamestown Settlement with a Local Guide. Return to Colonial Williamsburg Historic Park for an orientation walk followed by free time this afternoon. Colonial-style dinner at a historic tavern this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
WILLIAMSBURG–RICHMOND–MONTICELLO–STAUNTON
Day5
RICHMOND Tour St. John’s Church with a Local Guide.
MONTICELLO Guided tour of Thomas Jefferson’s estate.
STAUNTON Free time this evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
STAUNTON–SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK
Day6
STAUNTON Visit the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library. Scenic drive to Shenandoah National Park.
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK Photo stops on Skyline Drive.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK–HARPERS FERRY–GETTYSBURG
Day7
HARPERS FERRY Visit Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
GETTYSBURG History tour with a Local Guide at Gettysburg National Military Park. Colonial-style dinner at LF Dobbin House Tavern.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
GETTYSBURG–VALLEY FORGE NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK–PHILADELPHIA
Day8
GETTYSBURG LF Private Ulysses S. Grant presentation. Scenic drive through Lancaster County en route to Valley Forge.
VALLEY FORGE NATIONAL PARK Guided tour of Washington’s campsite.
PHILADELPHIA Farewell dinner on the Moshulu tall ship.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
PHILADELPHIA
Day9
PHILADELPHIA Guided sightseeing to see the “City of Brotherly Love” famed historic treasures, including the Liberty Bell. Your vacation ends with a free transfer to Philadelphia Airport or Washington DC Capital Hilton hotel. Schedule departing flights after 1:30 pm.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
Headsets are provided throughout the tour.Extend your stay
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Capital Hilton
Superior First-Class
Located two blocks from the White House and within closing walking distance to downtown attractions, shopping and restaurants, this hotel is a perfect location for your visit to DC. The hotel features a lobby lounge, full service restaurant, gift shop, ATM, concierge, premier health club and full service day spa. This hotel is 100% non-smoking.
Location
1001 16th St Nw, Washington, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Beauty Salon
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Alarm Clock
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Phone
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Television
Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites
Moderate First-Class
History buffs will love the location of the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites for its easy access to the Visitor Center and colonial Williamsburg. Everything you want to experience in this historic city is right at your fingertips - and after a day out and about, you can return to guaranteed comfort, friendly service, and all the amenities this great property has to offer.
Location
105 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Gift Shop
- Pool
- Elevator
- Ice Machine
- ATM
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Hot Tub
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Cable/Satellite
- Desk
- Television
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Internet Access
Hotel 24 South
Superior First-Class
Nestled in historic downtown Staunton in the heart of the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, the hotel captures the spirit, history, and charm of the old South. Originally built in 1924 and a member of Historic Hotels of America, Hotel 24 South (formerly the Stonewall Jackson Hotel) has been restored to its original grandeur with modern amenities.
Location
24 South Market St., Staunton, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Hot Tub
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
- Hair Dryer
Skyland Resort
Moderate First-Class
Located inside Shenandoah National Park and along the highest point on Skyline Drive. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Shenandoah Valley and cool mountain breezes. Approximately 17 miles from Luray, VA. The hotel has a restaurant, gift shop, ranger led programs, horseback riding stables, and children's playground.
Location
mile 41.7 on Skyland Drive , Luray, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Phone
- Daily Housekeeping
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Alarm Clock
Gettysburg Hotel
First-Class
Newly renovated and located in the heart of downtown Gettysburg, this historic hotel offers crisp, clean comfort and modern colonial style. This updated hotel is wrapped in history and accompanied by first-rate service. It's the perfect place to stay while you enjoy the experience of this great town and everything Gettysburg has to offer.
Location
1 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Pool
- Ice Machine
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Daily Housekeeping
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Room Service
- Pay Movies
- Television
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Newspaper
Marriott Philadelphia Old City
Superior First-Class
Situated in the heart of Philadelphia, Marriott Philadelphia Old City is a sophisticated and elegant hotel with colonial and contemporary influences. Convenient on-site amenities and comfortable guestrooms make for a wonderful stay in the City of Brotherly Love.
Location
One Dock Street, Philadelphia, United States
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Voicemail
- Daily Housekeeping
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
