OLLI Travel: Philly to DC, American History Tour
Travel Dates: May 24-June 1, 2026
Includes:
Roundtrip flights
8 nights accommodations
2 nights Philadelphia
1 night Gettysburg
1 night Charlottesville
2 nights Williamsburg
2 nights Washington D.C.
Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
Hotel porterage
13 meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
Services of English-speaking tour manager
Entrance fees per itinerary
Special Features
- Explore historic Philadelphia, and visit the Museum of the American Revolution.
- Learn about the American Revolutionary War at Valley Forge, winter encampment site of the Continental Army led by George Washington.
- Visit sites from the Battle of Gettysburg, viewed as a key turning point in the American Civil War.
- Take a guided tour of Monticello and get a glimpse into the life of Thomas Jefferson.
- View how America’s first settlers lived at the Jamestown Settlement.
- In Colonial Williamsburg, watch craftspeople work their trade, and hear stories about colonial times.
- Embark on a panoramic tour of Washington D.C. to view the Capitol building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
Terrain: On this tour, you may need to walk on uneven and challenging terrain, navigate steep steps or slopes and encounter cobblestone streets.
Pricing for the Trip: $4,800 per person double occupancy and $5,800 for single occupancy.
A deposit of $1,500 is due if you are confirmed and moved to the trip roster. The first half of the remaining balance will be due by November 14, 2025, and the final payment is due January 2, 2026. Cancellations before September 29, 2025 will result in a full refund. Cancellations after September 29, 2025 will result in a refund minus any cancellation fees from our travel partners. We cannot guarantee any refunds after November 14, 2025. Please consider purchasing additional personal trip insurance if you may need to cancel.
Registration to go on our Philly to DC: American History Tour opens on Friday, September 19th at 10 am.
Instructor
Sarah Grammer is the director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UWM. read more