Arrive Washington, DC
Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to Washington, DC. Upon arrival, collect your rental car and proceed to your hotel.
Kimpton Banneker Hotel (formally the Kimpton Rouge), Washington D.C.
- 15 Days / 14 Nights
- April to November
Experience the Capital Region in its entire splendour on this 14 night fly drive. Combining the vibrant capital of Washington, DC, with the maritime charms and quaint towns of Maryland and the vistas and vineyards of beautiful Virginia. This fly drive also includes:
- Round trip scheduled flights with British Airways or American Airlines
- Intermediate 4 door car hire including insurances
- Accommodation as stated
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Washington, DC
We’ve allowed two full days for you to experience the vibrant and historical capital city. We suggest visits to the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, the Smithsonians many museums, Arlington Cemetery, the Capitol Building and, of course the White House, which is a must on any visit.
Kimpton Banneker Hotel (formally the Kimpton Rouge), Washington D.C.Baltimore
39mi / 63km
Next it’s on to Baltimore, affectionately known as ‘Charm City’, which boasts almost three hundred years of history. Take a trip to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, where you can soar 27 storeys into the air at the Top of the World Observation Deck in the World Trade Centre, explore the World War II submarine, Torsk, and visit the National Aquarium.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco, BaltimoreAnnapolis
33mi / 53km
Annapolis has a laid-back, maritime feel and some of the most stunning scenery on the east coast. The city’s narrow streets feature historic homes and restored buildings, such as Hammond-Harwood House from the 18th century and Maryland State House: completed back in 1779.
Graduate Annapolis Hotel, AnnapolisSt Michaels
51mi / 82km
Today take the short journey to the beautiful Chesapeake Harbour Town of St Michaels. Known as the ‘town that fooled the British’, it is said that the townspeople hung lanterns in the trees during the War of 1812: causing the cannons to overshoot the houses.
Inn at Perry Cabin, St MichaelsCambridge
27mi / 43km
Heading Southwest today you may wish to visit Tilghman Island, home of Chesapeake Bay’s remaining skipjacks and the small town of Oxford: once a major port and shipbuilding centre. The 1684 port town of Cambridge has many historic homes, buildings and museums.
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina, CambridgeVirginia Beach & Chincoteague Island
170mi / 274km
Travel down the Delmarva Peninsula today to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, where you will travel under and over water! Virginia Beach is the world’s longest beach and, at sunset, it comes alive with people enjoying cocktails and heading to one of the many restaurants for a superb dinner.
Hilton Virginia Beach OceanfrontWilliamsburg
60mi / 97km
Colonial Williamsburg is the most extensively restored 18th century town in the USA, so it’s well worth a visit. You may also choose to stop by Jamestown Island, where America’s first English settlement was established.
Kingsmill Resort, WilliamsburgCharlottesville & Keswick
122mi / 196km
You may wish to route via Richmond today to see the White House of the Confederacy and Maymount Plantation. Then it’s on to Charlottesville, where you’ll find Montecello, the home of Thomas Jefferson. Sitting atop a mountain in Albermarle, it is described as one of the country’s foremost architectural masterpieces.
Omni Hotel, CharlottesvilleShenandoah National Park & Luray
25mi / 40km
The most scenic drive of your itinerary, the picture perfect setting of Skyline Drive is quite breathtaking. Shenandoah Valley has over 500 miles of hiking trails, winding through lush forests and valleys filled with wildflowers, trickling streams and waterfalls. Luray Caverns are the largest caverns on the east coast and well worth a trip.
Accommodations in Shenandoah National Park close in winter due to the weather conditions. Should you wish to remain in the area, accommodation would be in the town of Luray. Between November and March, we suggest you head to Middleburg for the last two nights, staying in the luxurious Salamander Resort & Spa. Enjoy this equestrian region of quaint small towns and a plethora of cider orchards and wine vineyards. From here it is a very short drive back to Washington Dullus Airport for your flight home.
Skyland Resort, Shenandoah National ParkJourney Home
Take the short drive back to the capital, return your rental car and check-in for your flight back to the UK.
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