This is a scenic and educationally packed trip beginning and ending in the capital of the United States, Washington DC. There’s plenty of sightseeing to be done in Washington DC, and your sightseeing tour covers the highlights. History comes alive not only in Washington DC, but also in other locations throughout this tour. In colonial Williamsburg, see history re-created as costumed villagers add charm and authenticity to the quaint streets. See Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home, and Mount Vernon, the home of George and Martha Washington. Visit Sinking Spring Farm, where Lincoln was born, and Gettysburg Battlefield, where Lincoln delivered the famous Gettysburg Address. This vacation also includes beautiful scenery. Enjoy vistas of the Shenandoah Valley from the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Drive through the center of the Great Smoky Mountains to a popular mountain retreat, Gatlinburg, where you spend two nights. In Kentucky, the scenery changes to the green pastures, whiteboard fences, and columned estates of Kentucky Bluegrass Country. These are just a few of the many features you’ll enjoy on this low cost vacation. History and beauty—this trip has it all!