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8 Nights - £1,950pp

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  • International Flights from UK
  • 8 nights Luxury Accommodation
  • Meals as Specified
  • Car Rental
  • ATOL Protection
  • Travel Trust Protection
  • Based on 2021 - 22 Prices

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Capital Region Self Drive

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Capital Region Self Drive Holiday

The capital’s corridors of power are the starting point for this self-drive, a trip that takes you back in time to the birth of a nation.

Tales of early colonial settlers come alive in Williamsburg and things take a Revolutionary turn in Yorktown before you return to Washington D.C. along the Atlantic coast.

Start your holiday in America’s capital city, full of epic memorials and monuments.

Explore this picturesque national park, home to a range of wildlife including black bears and deer.

Head to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains for this charming city, known for its sprawling vineyards and cycling trails.

Be sure to visit the Colonial Williamsburg living-history museum – it’s part of the famous Historic Triangle of Virginia, which also includes Jamestown and Yorktown and is linked by the Colonial Parkway.

Lap up the laid-back vibes at the popular coastal city of Virginia Beach, home to a three-mile-long boardwalk lined with shops and restaurants.

Spend a day in Maryland’s only coastal community, Ocean City, stretched along ten miles of beautiful beach and known as the White Marlin Capital of the World.

This USA holiday can be tailored to suit your exact requirements, so just let us know your ideal trip.

Everything can be adjusted to suit your needs and create your perfect USA holiday.

Inclusions

  • International flights from UK
  • Accommodation with breakfast
  • Self-Drive - Car rental from airport to airport
  • ATOL Protection
  • Travel Trust Protection

Accommodation

  • 2 nights Washington D.C.
  • 1 night Shenandoah National Park
  • 1 night Charlottesville
  • 1 night Williamsburg
  • 1 night Virginia Beach
  • 1 night Ocean City
  • 1 night Baltimore

Day 1: UK - Washington D.C

Fly from the UK to Washington where you will pick up your rental car on arrival.

Overnight Washington D.C.

Day 2: Washington D.C.

Enjoy the day at leisure.

Start your holiday in America’s capital city, full of epic memorials and monuments.

Overnight Washington D.C.

Day 3: Shenandoah National Park

Self Drive to Shenandoah National Park.

Explore this picturesque national park, home to a range of wildlife including black bears and deer.

Overnight Shenandoah National Park.

Day 4: Charlottesville

Self Drive to Charlottesville.

Head to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains for this charming city, known for its sprawling vineyards and cycling trails.

Overnight Charlottesville.

Day 5: Williamsburg

Self Drive to Williamsburg.

Be sure to visit the Colonial Williamsburg living-history museum – it’s part of the famous Historic Triangle of Virginia, which also includes Jamestown and Yorktown and is linked by the Colonial Parkway.

Overnight Williamsburg.

Day 6: Virginia Beach

Self Drive to Virginia Beach.

Lap up the laid-back vibes at this popular coastal city, home to a three-mile-long boardwalk lined with shops and restaurants.

Overnight Virginia Beach.

Day 7: Ocean City

Self Drive to Ocean City.

Spend a day in Maryland’s only coastal community, stretched along ten miles of beautiful beach and known as the White Marlin Capital of the World.

Overnight Ocean City.

Day 8: Baltimore

Self Drive to Baltimore.

Discover the maritime history of ‘Charm City’, including the historic seaport of Inner Harbor and star-shaped Fort McHenry just across the water.

Overnight Baltimore.

Day 9: Washington – UK 

Drive to Washington Airport and drop your rental car off for your overnight flight back to the UK.

Day 10: Arrive UK 

Arrive back in the UK.

Washington DC

Monuments and memorials, grand Neoclassical buildings and broad avenues, eclectic neighbourhoods and true local flavour – Washington, DC is a capital city unlike any other.

Despite its stately facade, visitors are often pleasantly surprised by the number of new innovative and trendy places popping up in DC and upping the hipness factor in neighbourhoods from Capitol Hill to U Street.

Alongside the patriotic monuments and highly influential political institutions such as Congress and the White House, you will find some of the most impressive museums on earth: The National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of American History, Freer-Sackler Museums of Asian Art – all here, all free, always.

While the principles of Equality, Justice, Life and Liberty are still revered and strongly upheld in Washington DC, this is, above all, a vibrant, cosmopolitan and spectacularly interesting destination.

Shenandoah National Park

Situated only 120 kilometres from the bustle of Washington D.C, Shenandoah National Park is a natural paradise set among Virginia’s spectacularly scenic Blue Ridge Mountains.

Famous for its cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas and quiet forests, this pristine wilderness area features more than 800 kilometres of hiking paths, with trails like the famous Appalachian crossing through the park.

Visitors can also look forward to exploring the popular Skyline Drive, a scenic route winding through the forested peaks and offering exquisite views of the blooming flowers in spring and changing leaves in autumn.

The park covers more than 800 square kilometres of protected lands which are a haven to deer, songbirds, squirrels and the elusive black bear, as well as over 100 species of trees.

Charlottesville

Resting at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville is an elegant Virginian city known for its rich history, stately homes, cultivated culture, vibrant and diverse atmosphere and the beautiful architecture of the UNESCO World-Heritage-Listed University of Virginia.

American history enthusiasts can visit Thomas Jefferson’s plantation at Monticello, and explore the well-preserved home of James Monroe at Ash Lawn-Highland.

Charlottesville also serves as the gateway to the spectacularly scenic Shenandoah National Park, which encompasses part of the soaring Blue Ridge Mountains.

Visitors can discover a hive of buzzing restaurants, entertainment venues, bars and boutiques in the bustling downtown area, view the impressive collection of charming colonial-style buildings and visit the 18th-century Michie Tavern, a fascinating old inn.

Other highlights include: horse riding, wine tasting, hiking, cycling and sightseeing.

Williamsburg

Situated in the state of Virginia, the historic U.S. city of Williamsburg was once the capital of the original Virginia Colony.

It forms part of the Historic Triangle encompassing the American Revolution cities of Yorktown and Jamestown.

Aside from the town’s obvious historical significance it also features roller coasters, water parks and a variety of outdoor adventure activities.

Visitors can look forward to visiting the centuries-old district of Colonial Williamsburg, one of the largest and most comprehensive living-history museums in the world, exploring the historic Governor's Palace and browse the collection of fascinating shops and the farmers market in Merchant’s Square.

Other popular highlights include: world-class golfing, luxurious spas, superb restaurants, thrilling theme park rides, and hiking and biking through spectacularly scenic landscapes.

Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach is a charming seaside town known for its exquisite stretches of coastline and its lovely oceanfront boardwalk.

Boasting three diverse beaches, two state parks and delicious seafood, the town attracts many visitors seeking a classic summer holiday.

Activities range from kayaking quiet waterways, to chartering a boat, biking along the boardwalk or simply relaxing in the sun.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge offers some excellent fishing opportunities from the pier as well as the chance to watch huge ships come into the harbour.

Visitors can also look forward to seeing the Cape Henry Lighthouses, the site of the Jamestown colonists’ first landing in 1607, and dolphins at the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Not-to-be-missed is the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Centre exhibiting ocean life such as sharks, rays and sea turtles in globally themed habitats.

Ocean City

Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Isle of Wight Bay, the resort town of Ocean City boasts miles of popular beaches and boardwalks lined with restaurants, hotels and shops.

From fun family activities to romantic getaways, shopping sprees and golf weekends, Ocean View is a vacation destination that has it all.

Adventurous visitors should be sure to take advantage of Ocean City's water sports opportunities, including parasailing, watercraft, boating, surfing and paddle boarding.

Must-see attractions include the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, Trimper's Rides and Amusement Park and the beautiful Northside Park.

Baltimore

Also known as ‘Charm City’, Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland and one of the most important port towns in America.

Baltimore has maintained its ties to its hardworking nautical past but has also embraced change with the development of new innovative museums, gentrifying neighbourhoods and a number of excellent farm-to-table restaurants.

Baltimore's world-famous Inner Harbour provides plenty of upscale shopping and dining opportunities, as well as the incredible National Aquarium and a display of the Civil War–era warship, the USS Constellation.

Other not-to-be-missed attractions include: Fort McHenry, where the US founded its national anthem; impressive collections at the American Visionary Art Museum and Walters Art Museum; and Federal Hill Park, which provides some ideal conditions for outdoor recreation.