Atlantic Boardwalks, Brotherly Love, and the DuPont Legacy
Ocean City * Cape May * Atlantic City * Brandywine Valley * Philadelphia
Atlantic Boardwalks, Mansions of the Du Ponts, & America’s Most Historic Mile on a 9-day coastal adventure, starting with an oceanfront stay in Ocean City, MD. Explore Assateague Island, historic sites in St. Michael’s, & the vibrant culture of Cape May & Atlantic City. Immerse yourself in Philadelphia's history & end with a touch of elegance at Winterthur Museum and Nemours Estate. A diverse and enriching journey awaits!
Highlights:
Sample Itinerary:
- Oceanfront accommodations in Ocean City
- Assateague Explorer Cruise
- DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum
- Chesapeake Maritime Museum
- St. Michael's Island
- Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center
- Cape May Trolley Tour
- Emlen Physick & Carrol Gallery
- Guided Cape May Walking Tour
- Beachfront accommodations at LaMer Hotel
- Whale Watching Cruise
- National Constitution Center
- Guided Tour of "America's Most Historic Mile" in Philadelphia
- Independence Hall
- Betsy Ross House
- The Liberty Bell
- Christ Church
- Elfreth's Alley
- Museum of the American Revolution
- Reading Terminal Marketplace
- Longwood Gardens
- Winterthur Museum
- Nemours Estate
- Hagley Museum & Library
Sample Itinerary:
Estimated Tour Pricing Inclusions: 8 nights’ accommodation, 8 breakfasts, 5 dinners, admissions, entrance, and guide fees as stated in the itinerary, including taxes, and gratuity. Except gratuity for guide fees is not included on adult tours unless otherwise requested.
Day 1 -- Arrive in Ocean City, Maryland and check-in to your oceanfront hotel.
- Enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a popular local restaurant serving the freshest of local fare.
- Enjoy breakfast included at the hotel this morning.
- Board the Assateague Explorer Cruise to witness the area’s natural beauty and famous wild ponies.
- Enjoy free time to explore, shop, and have lunch on own along the Ocean City Boardwalk.
- Arrive at the DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum, featuring one of the largest collections of shipwreck artifacts in the Mid-Atlantic.
- Return to your oceanfront hotel for a free evening for dinner on own while exploring the beach, the boardwalk, or relaxing and taking advantage of the hotel’s amenities.
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning prior to checking out.
- Visit the Chesapeake Maritime Museum with an included Guided Tour and additional free time to explore on your own. Explore numerous indoor and outdoor exhibitions in a waterfront, park-like setting along St. Michaels Harbor and the Miles River.
- Explore St. Michael’s Island with free time for lunch on own and shopping.
- Experience the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center, to see the world through Tubman’s eyes with informative exhibits dedicated to her honor & preserving her legacy.
- Arrive in Ocean City, MD, and check-in to your local hotel. This evening is free for dinner on own while exploring the beach, the boardwalk, or relaxing and taking advantage of the hotel’s amenities.
- After an included breakfast at the hotel this morning, check out and depart.
- Arrive in Lewes, DE and board your ferry to Cape May. Enjoy lunch on own while on board.
- Arrive Cape May & enjoy a Trolley Tour with an included visit to the Emlen Physick & Carrol Gallery, a Victorian house museum where you can step back in time to the Victorian lifestyle.
- Meet your Guide and depart on a City Tour of Cape May where you’ll see such sites as: the WWII Lookout and Cape May Point, where the ocean meets the bay.
- Check-in to the beachfront LaMer Hotel. Rest and freshen up before a relaxing included dinner at the hotel this evening. Retire to your rooms at your leisure.
- A breakfast at the hotel prior to checking out this morning.
- Depart to board your Whale Watching Cruise. This 2-hr cruise showcases the beautiful nature of the area and these majestic creatures of the sea.
- Enjoy free time this afternoon in Atlantic City where you can explore the area, shop, have lunch and dinner on own at your leisure, or try your luck at the casinos!
- Evening departure for nearby Philadelphia, PA and check-in to your local hotel.
- A breakfast at the hotel this morning.
- Explore the National Constitution Center, an interactive museum devoted to the US Constitution.
- Meet your Guide and embark on a Tour of America’s Most Historic Mile where you’ll visit such famous sites as Independence Hall and the Betsy Ross House. You’ll also get to see The Liberty Bell, Christ Church, and stroll Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest residential street in America.
- Enjoy a Driving Tour of Philadelphia before returning to your hotel to rest and freshen up.
- Enjoy a wonderful included dinner at a local favorite restaurant this evening.
- A breakfast at the hotel prior to checking out this morning.
- Discover the Museum of the American Revolution a spacious & modern history museum presenting interactive exhibits. The Museum of the American Revolution explores the dramatic, surprising story of the American Revolution through its unmatched collection of Revolutionary-era weapons, personal items, documents, and works of art. Immersive galleries, powerful theater experiences, and interactive digital elements bring to life the diverse array of people that created a new nation against incredible odds.
- Enjoy free time to shop and have lunch on own at Reading Terminal Marketplace before visiting Longwood Gardens, with their vast collection of vibrant flower gardens, a greenhouse, & fountain shows.
- Enjoy an included dinner this evening before to checking in to your local hotel.
- A breakfast at the hotel this morning.
- Explore Winterthur Museum, a stunning mansion featuring the most significant collection of American decorative arts in the world. Enjoy lunch on your own while visiting.
- Tour Nemours Estate, a DuPont family residence featuring a 102-room Louis XVI-style chateau & antiques, plus 100-acre gardens.
- A lovely included dinner awaits today before retiring to your hotel.
- A breakfast at the hotel this morning prior to checking out.
- Visit the Hagley Museum & Library this morning, featuring regional industrial history, including gunpowder mills & the DuPont home.
- Depart for home.
Base rate does not include motor coach transportation, airfare, airport transfers, driver gratuity, guide gratuity, (student groups exempt) or any upgrades or add-ons unlisted from itinerary as stated. Pricing may vary based on day of arrival or other conditions. Personalized itineraries with custom pricing and/or additional transportation can be created and added based on client needs and upon client’s request. MARS will customize quotes or personalize itineraries for FREE.
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