Tidings, Tea, and Twinkling Lights
Featuring Colonial Williamsburg’s spectacular Grand Illumination, Norfolk’s Winterfest on the battleship Wisconsin, and an elegant Holiday High Tea at Richmond’s legendary Jefferson Hotel.
About This Tour
Tidings, Tea, and Twinkling Lights
Celebrate the season where history meets holiday magic!
From dazzling lights along the Virginia Beach boardwalk to the timeless traditions of Colonial Williamsburg’s Grand Illumination, and from the opulent Jefferson Hotel in Richmond to the festive sparkle of Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town, this journey is filled with charm, cheer, and unforgettable memories.
Your Tour at a Glance
Tour Highlights Include
Fully Customizable Programs
VA Beach’s Holiday Lights on the Beach
Founders Inn & Spa iconic Christmas Light Display & elaborate decorations
Spirit of Norfolk Lunch Cruise
Military Aviation Museum with Frank Sinatra Holiday Lunch
Winterfest on the Wisconsin
Colonial Williamsburg & Grand Illumination
Berkeley Plantation
Busch Gardens Christmas Town
Maymont Mansion Victorian Christmas
The Jefferson Hotel & Holiday High Tea
Lewis Ginter Botanic Garden’s Gardenfest of Light
Richmond Tacky Lights Driving Tour
Your Group. Your Tour. Your Way.
Every Program Built Around Your Group
At MARS Tours & Travel, every trip is thoughtfully crafted to reflect your group’s unique interests, pace, and priorities. As custom group tour specialists, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all travel—each itinerary is hand-curated to deliver a fun, meaningful, and seamless travel experience. Whether you're planning a student adventure, faith-based journey, cultural exploration, or family getaway, we make it your tour from start to finish.
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