Untold Tales of Historic Trails

Welcome to Philadelphia! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to answer any questions. After settling into your hotel, perhaps take a stroll along the Delaware River waterfront, visit Cherry Street Pier, or seek out some local Philly cuisine as you begin exploring the “City of Brotherly Love.”

This morning, discover Philadelphia, “The Birthplace of America,” on a sightseeing tour. Visit Independence National Historical Park, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed and see the Liberty Bell, one of the nation’s most enduring symbols of freedom. Stop at Reading Terminal Market, one of the oldest public markets in the United States, dating back to 1893. The market offers a wide variety of regional specialties, including Philadelphia’s famous cheesesteak sandwiches. (B)

Head south to Delaware, the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, and visit the Air Mobility Command Museum in Dover, where exhibits showcase the history of military aviation and air transport. Continue to Annapolis, Maryland’s capital city, located on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Visit the Maryland State House, the oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use in the United States. Then, enjoy free time to explore Annapolis. Stroll its cobblestone streets, browse local shops, or sample Maryland blue crab specialties while overlooking the harbor. (B)

Depart for Washington, DC, the nation’s capital and home to many of America’s most recognizable landmarks and museums. Join a Local Guide for a sightseeing tour featuring the U.S. Capitol, the White House, and the National Mall, where monuments and memorials commemorate the nation’s history and leaders. This evening, consider joining an optional dinner and illumination tour to some of Washington DCs most famous monuments and memorials after dark. (B)