DAY 1: ARRIVE WASHINGTON, D.C.

Arrive in Washington, D.C., meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay in the nation’s capital. Tonight enjoy a Washington D.C. Twilight Illumination Tour of famous monuments including those dedicated to Lincoln, Jefferson & Washington. Enjoy the beautiful holiday lights throughout the nation’s capital.

Overnight: Washington, D.C. area

DAY 2: MT. VERNON - WILLIAMSBURG - GRAND ILLUMINATION

After breakfast travel to visit Mount Vernon, President George Washington’s beautiful estate overlooking the Potomac River. The “Father of Our Country” called Mt. Vernon home for more than 45 years. Tour the house and gardens and visit the grave site of the first President of the U.S. Continue south and arrive in Williamsburg, Virginia for a four-night stay in this historic Colonial city which is truly magical during the holiday season. This evening, enjoy a Colonial Welcome Dinner at one of the local Taverns. Then enjoy the spectacular Grand Illumination as the revolutionary city lights up with fireworks, bonfires, and candles twinkling in the windows of the buildings. Delight in live music from fifes and drums and other special activities that are sure to put you in the holiday spirit! (B,D)

Overnight: Williamsburg

DAY 3: WILLIAMSBURG - PARADE

Today embark on a Colonial Williamsburg Walking Tour along Duke of Gloucester Street, referred to by FDR as “the most historic avenue in America”. Your guide highlights some of the 300-year-old town’s historic sites, including 88 restored and reconstructed 18th century buildings. Then explore Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Trades such as Apothecary, Blacksmith, and Silversmith. After an early dinner take in the festive Christmas Parade and usher in the holiday season with floats, bands, civic groups, and special guests, Santa & Mrs. Claus. (B,D)

Overnight: Williamsburg

DAY 4: YORKTOWN - WILLIAMSBURG

Today visit nearby Yorktown, where British commander Lord Cornwallis surrendered to Washington’s troops in 1781. Visit the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown which tells the story of the nation’s founding. Exciting indoor galleries feature period artifacts, immersive environments and films including “The Siege of Yorktown.” Outdoors explore a re-created Continental Army encampment and a 1780’s farm with costumed interpreters re-enacting daily life. Return to the hotel this afternoon where the rest of the day is at your leisure. Be sure to enjoy more of the holiday season activities and decorations in  Williamsburg this evening. (B)

Overnight: Williamsburg

DAY 5: JAMESTOWN - BUSCH GARDENS

Today a short ride brings you to Jamestown, founded in 1607 as the first permanent English settlement in the New World. Visit the restored full-scale Jamestown Settlement, a museum of 17th-century Virginia history and culture. Near the site of the original colony, discover the story of America’s beginnings through immersive films, gallery exhibits and outdoor recreations. This evening, enjoy your Farewell Dinner at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg. Then experience holiday lights, sights and sounds of Christmas Town at Busch Gardens. The beautiful theme park is transformed with over ten million twinkling

lights, one of the largest holiday light displays in North America. Then enjoy one

or two of the heartwarming holiday shows which are part of Christmas Town. (B,D) Overnight: Williamsburg

DAY 6: WILLIAMSBURG - FLY HOME

This morning travel to Washington D.C. Airport (DCA*) for your return flight home filled with wonderful memories of your Williamsburg Christmas experience. (B)