Virginia Holidays
Sample itineraries
Tale of Three Cities - 8 night Rail Adventure
How very civilised - the three great cities of the North East brought together in this exciting rail adventure. Start in Boston a charming, historic city and so very walkable, journey down to New York, where shopping, eating, iconic sights and entertainment are on tap 24/7, then finish in Washington D.C. the home of the President of the United States. Way more than just a holiday.
Capital Region Tour
A great opportunity to learn about the nation's past together with beautiful scenery, pretty towns and bustling city life.
Cruising the Capital Region
Monuments, museums, shopping, history, harbour towns, quaint hamlets, beautiful cities, national parks and Blue Ridge Mountain scenery- this tour has something for everyone!
The Blue Ridge Parkway: The Ultimate Driving Trip
Ever dream of cruising along one of America’s most beautiful roads, getting gracious greetings at some very unique lodging...
The Scenic Byways of the Capital Region
America's most scenic and interesting routes have been designated Scenic Byways. The Capital Region of Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia are blessed with no fewer than eight of these.
A Civil War Journey
The American Civil War, which ran from 1861 to 1865 and sees its 150th anniversary in 2011, resulted in the death of around 620,000 soldiers (making it America’s deadliest war), the defeat of the Confederacy and the abolition of slavery. In the Capital Region, there were more major Civil War battles fought than anywhere else in the United States and travellers keen to follow itshistory can visit more than 600 sites in Maryland and Virginia, which help to bring those dramatic days back to life.
Patriots of America - A Tauck Escorted Tour for the Family
A lot has changed in the United States since the early American forefathers gathered in Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence, but the nation's patriotic spirit remains as strong as ever. Start your journey through history with a close-up look at the first government seat of the United States. Back then, electric lights and motorcars were a thing of the future – and are still....
View Patriots of America - A Tauck Escorted Tour for the Family
Virginia at it's Finest
It had been an arduous four month journey crossing the Atlantic. The first English settlers in the New World were tossed and heaved in small ships on the open ocean. Reaching the shore of Virginia John Smith and his party found lush green forests, plentiful food, sunshine and the Kecoughtan Indians as they made their way up river to Jamestown.
An American History Tour
Stand in the room where American Independence was declared. Envision the power these men felt believing they were...
