Overview
Country Roads - Discover America beyond the cities, in this tour we’ll see Civil War history, undergroundwonders and Chesapeake Bay scenery on this 3-day tour from New York City. Visit Gettysburg, exploreLuray Caverns, travel along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park and enjoy historic Winchester.Finish in Annapolis with a narrated harbor cruise along the U.S. Naval Academy shoreline beforereturning to New York. The planned package combines transportation, two hotel nights and the featuredsightseeing.
Highlights
- Explore Gettysburg with a Licensed Battlefield Guide
- Discover Luray Caverns and the Car & Carriage Caravan Museum
- Discover Luray Caverns and the Car & Carriage Caravan Museum
- Stroll historic Winchester and the streets of waterfront Annapolis
- Cruise Annapolis Harbor along the U.S. Naval Academy shoreline
Itinerary
Day 1: New York - Gettysburg - Luray Caverns – Front Royal
This morning we depart New York and travel through New Jersey and Pennsylvania to Gettysburg. Joina Licensed Battlefield Guide for a tour of the battlefield, with stops at key locations and an introduction tothe stories behind this landmark of American history. Enjoy time for lunch on your own before continuingsouth to Virginia.
In the afternoon, explore Luray Caverns, where illuminated walkways lead through spaciousunderground chambers filled with towering limestone formations and reflecting pools. Above ground,we’ll have time to visit the Car & Carriage Caravan Museum for a look at historic automobiles and horse-drawn vehicles. For those with different interests Toy Town Junction and Shenandoah Heritage Villageare also included so we’ll access to exhibits of all kinds dating all the way back to the late 18 th century.
Continue to the Front Royal area for the overnight.
Overnight: Front Royal
Day 2: Shenandoah National Park - Historic Winchester
After breakfast, enter Shenandoah National Park and follow the famous Skyline Drive along the BlueRidge Mountains. Enjoy the Big Meadows area, a short nature walk and scenic stops for sweeping viewsof the surrounding mountains and Shenandoah Valley.
Our route includes selected overlooks such as Pinnacles, Hogback and Range View, with stops adjustedfor weather, visibility and parking. Visit Dickey Ridge Visitor Center when open before leaving the park atFront Royal.
Continue to historic Winchester for a walking orientation through Old Town. Discover the streets aroundthe Loudoun Street pedestrian mall, then enjoy free time to browse local shops or have dinner on yourown before the overnight.
Overnight: Winchester area
Day 3: Winchester - Annapolis - New York
We leave Winchester early and travel east toward the Chesapeake Bay to learn all about one of thefamous seaports of the United States. We arrive to Annapolis for an introduction to its historic streets,including Main Street and State Circle, with an exterior view of the Maryland State House the oldest statehouse, and the only state house to serve as the nation’s capital.
Board a narrated harbor cruise for views of Annapolis and the U.S. Naval Academy shoreline from thewater. This approximately 40-minute cruise offers a different perspective on the waterfront and itsmaritime setting. The tour does not include entry to the Naval Academy grounds.
After Enjoying some time for lunch on your own we take final stroll along the waterfront before departingfor New York for an early evening arrival.
Includes
- Two hotel nights, hotel taxes and continental breakfast
- Air-conditioned coach or Sprinter with a professional tour guide
- Gettysburg battlefield tour with a Licensed Battlefield Guide
- Luray Caverns admission and its included museum attractions
- Shenandoah National Park admission and sightseeing
- Annapolis Harbor and U.S. Naval Academy shoreline cruise