Day 1 - Thursday, 10/2/2025
To Washington D.C.
Upon arrival, meet your Tour Manager. Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. Later, enjoy a D.C. Twilight Illumination Tour of the famous monuments including those dedicated to Lincoln and Jefferson.

Day 2 - Friday, 10/3/2025 - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Potomac Scenic Eagle Railroad
Today experience the Potomac Scenic Eagle Railroad. Enroute, drive by the Patsy Cline Historic House in Winchester, VA. She was the first woman inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973. Then, your memorable 3-hour train journey begins at Wappocomo Station next to a charming homestead with expansive views of the autumn mountains. Your vintage diesel train leads you through pastures and farms dating back to the 1700s. Winding along the South Branch of the Potomac River, you enter a beautiful gorge known as the Trough, which is home to American bald eagles. Later, motorcoach to Elkins, WV for your Welcome Dinner.

Day 3 - Saturday, 10/4/2025 - Breakfast - Lunch
New Tygart Flyer Train
Mountains, waterfalls, and splendid fall scenery are all on the itinerary as we board the New Tygart Flyer. Board at the restored Elkins station and enjoy a 4-hour, 46-mile round trip journey through the West Virginia wilderness.  Vintage diesel-powered locomotives climb along the cascading Shavers Fork of the Cheat River to the High Falls of Cheat, a massive waterfall in one of the most remote and tranquil settings in the region. Travel through S curves and along steep mountain grades. Then visit the West Virginia Railroad Museum. Located in the historic Darden Mill it showcases West Virginia’s rich railroad heritage through exhibits and artifacts.

Day 4 - Sunday, 10/5/2025 - Breakfast - Dinner
Greenbrier Resort
Take in the mountain scenery as you travel to the famous Greenbrier Resort. This afternoon, get an insider’s look with a docent-led tour of the now-declassified secret bunker built underneath the hotel in 1958. This bunker was built during the Cold War for the possible evacuation of the President, Senate, and the House of Representatives. This evening, enjoy fine dining in the resort’s well-appointed Main Dining Room.

Day 5 - Monday, 10/6/2025 - Breakfast
Monticello
Motor to Charlottesville and visit Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Tour the Smith Gallery filled with fascinating exhibits and see a film about Jefferson before touring the classical architecture and gardens of his mountaintop home. Later, arrive in colonial Williamsburg for a three night stay.

Day 6 - Tuesday, 10/7/2025 - Breakfast
Jamestown / Yorktown
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. Later, visit Yorktown, where British commander Lord Cornwallis surrendered to Washington’s troops in 1781. Recount the final days of the American revolution at the American Revolution Museum featuring exhibits and costumed interpreters recreating colonial era daily life.

Day 7 - Wednesday, 10/8/2025 - Breakfast - Dinner
Williamsburg
Today visit Virginia’s largest historical attraction, Colonial Williamsburg, a 173-acre living history museum. Start at the Visitor Center then explore at your own pace the 88 restored and reconstructed 18th c. buildings. Mingle with costumed townspeople and witness craftsmen demonstrations. Maybe visit Raleigh Tavern, the meeting place for Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry and other patriots. Tonight enjoy a traditional Colonial Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers.

Day 8 - Thursday, 10/9/2025 - Breakfast
Fly Home
Transfer to the D.C. airport and fly home with wonderful memories of your tour.