Awaken Travel Club | 2027 Tour Pick #1
American Heritage
Washington, D.C., Virginia & The Greenbrier
Length
8 days, 7 nights
Starts
Washington, D.C.
Ends
Washington, D.C.
Hosted by
Cindi Sanden & Denise Karnes
This is the trip for anyone who loved history class, or wishes they had paid more attention. We start in Washington, D.C. with the great monuments in daylight and again lit up after dark, then head into the West Virginia mountains for two slow, pampered nights at The Greenbrier, a grand resort that has been welcoming guests since 1778.
From there it is Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, a full day in Colonial Williamsburg, and George Washington’s Mount Vernon on the way back. Big history, beautiful places, and real time to relax in the middle of it.
Day by Day
Day
1
Washington, D.C.
Arrive in Washington, D.C. Nothing is scheduled today, so rest up or head out and explore on your own.
Stay: Omni Shoreham Hotel
Day
2
Washington, D.C.
Start at the White House Visitor Center, then a guided visit to the World War II, Lincoln, Korean War Veterans and Vietnam Veterans memorials. Free time on the National Mall to pick your Smithsonian, maybe Air and Space or American History. Welcome dinner together, then a twilight tour of the monuments.
Stay: Omni Shoreham Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day
3
Arlington, VA to The Greenbrier, WV
A narrated visit to Arlington National Cemetery, including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Kennedy gravesites. Free time in historic Front Royal, then a scenic drive through the mountains to The Greenbrier for dinner at the resort.
Stay: The Greenbrier | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day
4
The Greenbrier
A guided tour of the resort and its surprising history, then the rest of the day is yours. Afternoon tea, croquet, horseback riding, the pool or a little shopping. Dinner at the resort again tonight.
Stay: The Greenbrier | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day
5
Monticello to Williamsburg, VA
Tour Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home and gardens, then continue to Williamsburg for a free evening.
Stay: Williamsburg Inn | Meals: Breakfast
Day
6
Colonial Williamsburg
Explore Colonial Williamsburg at your own pace, with lunch on your own in Merchants Square. In the afternoon, choose a session with a historical interpreter or a guided tour on the Native American story of 18th-century Williamsburg. Farewell dinner at a historic tavern, colonial style.
Stay: Williamsburg Inn | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day
7
Mount Vernon to Washington, D.C.
Free time and lunch in Old Town Alexandria, then George Washington’s Mount Vernon: the house, the gardens and the family tomb. Back to D.C. for a final toast.
Stay: Omni Shoreham Hotel | Meals: Breakfast
Day
8
Washington, D.C.
The tour wraps up after breakfast. Head home with a camera full of history.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- ✓Your flights, plus the ride from the Chattanooga area to the Atlanta airport
- ✓7 nights in hand-picked hotels, including 2 nights at The Greenbrier
- ✓11 meals: 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- ✓A professional tour manager with the group the whole way
- ✓Motorcoach travel between every stop
- ✓Guided sightseeing and admissions: White House Visitor Center, the D.C. memorials by day and twilight, Arlington National Cemetery, The Greenbrier history tour, Monticello, Colonial Williamsburg and Mount Vernon
Not included
- –Tips for your tour manager and motorcoach driver
- –Meals not listed in the day by day
- –Optional add-ons and anything on your free time
- –Travel insurance (we strongly recommend it)
- –Extra hotel nights in D.C. before or after (easy to add)
The pace
Moderate. You should be comfortable on a leisurely two-hour walking tour of up to about two miles, with breaks.
Fall 2027 Dates
Every tour includes your flights and the ride to the Atlanta airport. We are finalizing group pricing now and will share it soon.
Hotels listed are the current plan and can change to a similar hotel.
Travel with Cindi & Denise
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