Many of our presidents, from George Washington, our first president, to John F. Kennedy, one of the most beloved presidents, were born, educated and made their careers in Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York or Massachusetts. This spectacular tour takes advantage of this geographical proximity and in nine days introduces you to the lives of presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Wilson, Roosevelt, Eisenhower and Kennedy. Other famous political leaders and statesmen are included, as well as famous sites such at the Gettysburg Civil War battleground, the Liberty Bell and Benjamin Franklin square. What an exciting and efficient way to feel and live America’s history.

Day 1, Sunday
Arrive Washington DC. Airport reception by Angaltin. Transfer to hotel in Washington DC area. Free time. Walking visit to the Lincoln and the Jefferson memorials. Welcome dinner. Overnight Washington DC Area

Day 2, Monday
Breakfast. Guided tour of the White House. Visit to the Washington monument. Lunch. Guided tour of the US Capitol building. Free time to visit the art, air and space, natural history, and many other museums surrounding the mall. Overnight Washington DC Area

Day 3, Tuesday
Breakfast. Tour of Mt Vernon, the home of America’s first president, George Washington. Lunch. Tour of Monticello, the home of President Thomas Jefferson. President Jefferson oversaw a tripling in the size of the United States and encouraged a spirit of self-sufficiency and entrepreneurship. Overnight Washington DC Area

Day 4, Wednesday
Breakfast. Travel to Gettysburg, site of the most famous Civil war battle, and President Lincoln’s Gettysburg address. Visit the well preserved battlefield and village. Lunch. Visit Dwight Eisenhower’s family farm. Dwight D. Eisenhower was a World War II leader who as president, presided over America’s longest expansionist period and instigated the national interstate highway system. Overnight Gettysburg

Day 5, Thursday
Breakfast. Travel to Philadelphia. City tour of Philadelphia including the sites of the writing of the Declaration of Independence, the writing of the US constitution, and the liberty bell. During the war of the independence several future presidents, as well as political leaders (Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton..) lived in Philadelphia and created the political and governmental base for the emerging nation . Lunch. Free time to explore the many historical sites. Overnight Philadelphia

Day 6, Friday
Breakfast. Travel to Princeton. Visit the memorial to Wodrow Wilson, who was president of Princeton University before he became president. President Wilson is best know for leadership during the First World War and in establishing the League of Nations. Lunch. Continue to New York City. Free time to enjoy the spectacular sites of New York City.
Overnight New York City

Day 7, Saturday
Breakfast. Travel up the Hudson river. Visit Hyde Park, the home of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. President Roosevelt oversaw the recovery of America from the Great Depression and led the nation to victory during the Second World War. Lunch. Return to New York City. Guided city tour. Overnight New York City

Day 8, Sunday
Breakfast. Travel to Boston. Lunch. Visit the presidential library and museum of John F. Kennedy. President Kennedy inspired America with his youthfulness and vision, but was cut down by an assasin’s bullet at the peak of his career. Free time to visit the many historical sites of Boston. Overnight Boston

Day 9, Monday
Breakfast. Visit Martha’s Vineyard and Hyannisport, home of the Kennedy family. In addition to President John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy was John F. Kennedy’s Attorney General and Edward Kennedy is still a leading democratic senator. Lunch. Free time to visit the attractive village of Martha’s Vineyard. Transfer to Boston’s international airport for flights home.