Travelers arrive from across the country today into Williamsburg/Newport News, a region known as America’s Historic Triangle. From the Williamsburg Airport (airport code PHF), we’ll provide information on how you can arrange your own transfer to our hotel in nearby Colonial Williamsburg, where we begin 6 days and 5 nights of Christmas celebrations that bring to life some of America’s most significant historical eras. Following a get-acquainted orientation this evening, feel free to explore the Yuletide sights and sounds of Williamsburg’s restored 18th century charms.

Jamestown Walk – 6 km, rated 1B

We start our morning by traveling over 400 years back in time to the very roots of our nation’s story. During a walk through America’s first permanent English settlement at Jamestown, a newfound appreciation develops for our 17th century forebearers. Following this first of many historic strolls, a short drive takes us to Jamestown Settlement, a living-history museum where our Colonial Christmas tour is enhanced by costumed interpreters. Enjoy the Settlement’s outdoor re-creations of a Powahatan Indian village, three ships modeled on the 1607 originals, and the colonists’ fort before returning to our hotel for the balance of the afternoon. This evening, feel free to get out and explore the historic holiday scenes in Colonial Williamsburg, where various optional activities await you.

Colonial Williamsburg Walk – 5 or 10 km, rated 1A

Today offers a wonderful opportunity to dive deeper into the Christmas delights, sights, and sounds of Colonial Williamsburg with its famous decorative doors awaiting our admiring stares. Our morning begins with a custom-made guided walking tour of the historic area, where our resident experts bring centuries-old stories to life in the heart of this important American town. After lunch on your own, the remainder of the day is devoted to choosing your very own holiday adventure.

What makes this evening even more special is the annual Grand Illumination, a Christmas celebration replete with fireworks, drum and fife performances, and multiple live musical and dance performances.  A helpful printed guide to optional programs will be provided to help you maximize your free time in our colonial home away from home.

Yorktown Battlefield Walk – 5 km, rated 2B

This morning, our motor coach transports us along the scenic Colonial Parkway on our way to Yorktown, site of the decisive and final battle of the Revolutionary War, where George Washington and our French allies forced the British to surrender. Envision this momentous event at the American Revolution Museum as we listen to historic accounts of Christmas and winter in the Revolutionary War encampments. We then retrace the footsteps of our first commander-in-chief on the Yorktown Battlefield during today’s walking event before we return to our hotel in the afternoon. The remainder of the evening is free for you to enjoy dinner and further explore our charming surroundings. During our stay in Williamsburg, we have unlimited entry to all daytime programs, museums, exhibition sites, and Revolutionary City. Within easy walking distance of our hotel, you will enjoy easy access to the historic center of town. For those interested in a nice dining experience in one of Colonial Williamburg’s historic taverns, reservations have been made at King’s Arm Tavern this evening

Richmond Capitol Walk – 10 km, rated 2B

A short drive north this morning takes us back to another crucial moment in American history as we walk in Richmond, current capital of Virginia and former capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War. While the city has changed a great deal in the last 150 years, many fine buildings and historical markers have survived and re-create for us a sense of this city’s important role in our national story. On our afternoon return trip to Williamsburg, we make a memorable stop at Shirley Plantation, one of the gracious country manor houses of the James River. Revel in a “Home for the Holidays” tour at this oldest of Virginia’s plantations, founded in 1613. We arrive back in Williamsburg’s historic environs for one last evening of holiday exploration!

Following breakfast at our hotel, you are free to arrange your transfer back to the Williamsburg/Newport News airport for your flights home. Full of historic holiday memories spanning several centuries, we return home to warmly celebrate our own traditions with family and friends.

To register, a transferable $200 deposit is required to hold your spot. This amount is non-refundable; however, up until 60 days before departure, it can be transferred to a different tour.  A final payment is due 60 days before departure and you will receive a prompt email from us a week or two in advance.

An email with critical information on flight arrangements will be sent soon after registration, with important details about steps to take in the months before your trip. Please do not buy your airline tickets until you review the Flight Arrangements email.

Please follow this link to read our full General Tour Conditions.

The official start and end point is our hotel in Williamsburg, Virginia. Travelers will fly into the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF).

We recommend that you contact Laura Pfahler, the travel agent we work with, to help book your flight arrangements. In this age of airfare complications and airport uncertainty, using a travel agent is a good investment! More details about flight arrangements and travel agent contact information will be provided by email after you register for the Adventure.  Please do not book your airfare prior to receiving these flight details from us!

Upon registering for this Adventure, you will receive a welcome email and initial invoice notifying you of your tour balance and due date. You will be able to make that payment online or over the phone as well. Any other payments necessary for optional services or one-off decisions can also be made this way.

Upon registering for this Adventure, you will receive a welcome email and initial invoice notifying you of your tour balance and due date. You will be able to make that payment online or over the phone. Any other payments necessary for optional services or one-off decisions can also be made either way.

A Flight Arrangements email with critical information on booking your flights will be sent soon after registration, as well as important steps to take in the months before your trip. Please do not buy your airline tickets until you review the Flight Arrangements email.

About 70 days before departure, you will receive a final statement reminder about the final tour payment, which is due 60 days before departure. Once paid, the final tour payment is non-refundable. Please see our General Tour Conditions for the full terms and conditions for participation in this Adventure.

Around 2-3 weeks before departure, you will receive a final email packet with details of the program, including hotel names and contact information, a list of fellow travelers, and a more detailed daily schedule.

We hope you’ll join us to experience Christmastime amidst the lights and sparkling festivity of historic Colonial Williamsburg!