Visions of Virginia

Visions of Virginia

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Visions of Virginia

14 Days

Visiting: USA, Barboursville vineyards, Williamsburg

Tour operator:

Titan Travel

Tour code:

TTVOV

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Moderate

Age range:

16-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact Titan with any specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:
English

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Tour Overview

Our southeastern USA tours combine colonial history with majestic landscapes as we plot a course around lesser-visited Virginia. Follow in the footsteps of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas in Jamestown; step back in time in colonial Williamsburg; explore Thomas Jefferson’s plantation home; and take in the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley and Great Smoky Mountains. We’ll also cross into North Carolina and Tennessee to discover historic towns and parklands, and spend three nights in the nation’s powerhouse capital city.

Highlights

  • VIP door-to-door travel service

Places You'll See

Visions Of Virginia

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Uk - Washington Dc

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Washington DC. On arrival, we’ll transfer to our hotel.

Day 2 : Washington Dc

You might have learnt about the USA’s capital city from films and books, but there’s nothing quite like seeing it for yourself. As the home of high profile politicos and diverse neighbourhoods, it’s a forward-thinking city - but its marbled monuments and memorials act as a compelling portal to the past.On our tour this morning, we’ll tick off the famous staples of national identity, most of which are situated within and around the grand setting of the National Mall. From the United States Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, including the buildings of the Smithsonian Institute, a complex of marvellous museums offering free admission. The White House will also be on the itinerary.The rest of the day is free, with an optional ‘Washington Illuminations Tour’ this evening.

Day 3 : Washington Dc

Today you’re free to explore Washington at your own pace, perhaps visiting the fascinating National Museum of Natural History, the National Air and Space Museum or the National Art Gallery, which displays works by Rembrandt, Cézanne, Monet, Picasso and many more.Alternatively, you may choose to join our optional excursion to Mount Vernon, George Washington’s plantation home.

Day 4 : Charlottesville

Today we travel to the Blue Ridge Parkway, ascending well over 3,000 feet to the dominating views of the Skyline Drive through the Shenandoah National Park. We continue, on a winding route that takes us into the fertile vine-growing areas of Virginia and to the Barboursville Vineyards, where we enjoy a tasting of the local vintage. From here we drive on to Charlottesville.

Day 5 : Roanoke

This morning we visit one of the loveliest buildings in America, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, set in attractive gardens atop Little Mountain. Jefferson was a true Renaissance Man, excelling in many areas of the arts and sciences and he designed this Palladian plantation house, now a National Historic Landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site.This afternoon we visit Natural Bridge, an imposing natural arch carved out of limestone, rising to a height of 215 feet. We’ve arranged a tour of the underground caverns here with a trained guide.

Day 6 : Knoxville

We travel to Abingdon this morning, stopping to visit the historic Barter Theatre, which opened its doors during the height of the Depression in 1933. Patrons could pay for their tickets with home-grown vegetables if they didn’t have the money. A number of film stars were discovered performing at this theatre, including Gregory Peck, Patricia Neal and Ernest Borgnine. Afterwards, we cross the street to call into the Martha Washington Inn, built as a private home in 1832, which has hosted many distinguished guests over the years.We make a short stop in Abingdon before continuing to Knoxville, arriving late this afternoon.

Day 7 : Knoxville

You are free to explore the city of Knoxville at leisure today, perhaps visiting the central Market Square, with its cafés, shops and street performers or the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture.Alternatively, you may choose to join one of our optional excursions.

Day 8 : Asheville

Knoxville is the perfect jumping off point for those wanting to discover the famous Smoky Mountains. As we leave the city behind this morning, we’ll enjoy a scenic drive through the spectacular scenery the range is known for. We arrive in the mountain town of Cherokee, where our local guide will introduce us to the area.We travel on to Asheville, first stopping at Biltmore Village, an attractive outdoor shopping mall, where we’ll enjoy some free time, before we visit Biltmore House, a vast French Renaissance-style mansion built by George Washington Vanderbilt II in 1895. It is the largest privately-owned house in the USA. Inside you’ll step into the American Gilded Age, passing through opulent rooms adorned with paintings, tapestries and furniture collected by the Vanderbilts.

Day 9 : Winston-Salem

We start today at the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center, which highlights the natural and cultural heritage in this beautiful National Park. Then, in the Folk Craft Center, you can watch highly skilled craftspeople work and talk about the traditional and contemporary crafts of the Southern Appalachians.We head towards the majestic Black Mountain and stop for lunch before we continue along twisting highways to Chimney Rock State Park, named after its most prominent feature, a 315ft-high granite monolith. We then travel north to Winston-Salem and our hotel for the next two nights.

Day 10 : Winston-Salem

We head to the visitors’ centre this morning, where we watch an introductory film about the city, then enjoy a brief tour of Winston-Salem. We visit Reynolda House, a century-old mansion which is now a museum housing an important collection of American paintings and decorative arts.We also take a tour of Historic Bethabara Park, where a Protestant Moravian settlement was founded in 1753. It is now an open-air museum, set in 183 acres of picturesque parkland.

Day 11 : Williamsburg

On our journey towards Williamsburg we stop in the city of Durham, for a brief visit to the campus of Duke University, noted for its Gothic architecture. Later, we head to Berkeley Plantation, a fine Georgian mansion that hosted the very first Thanksgiving in 1619. We arrive in historic Williamsburg this afternoon.

Day 12 : Jamestown

This morning we travel to Jamestown, the site of the first permanent English settlement in North America, established in 1607 by around 100 members of the Virginia Company, including John Smith. Today you can see replicas of the three ships that brought the colonists to the New World and a reconstruction of the wattle-and-daub fort.We return to Williamsburg this afternoon for a self-guided tour of its well-preserved colonial centre.

Day 13 : Williamsburg - Alexandria - Washington - In Flight

We leave Williamsburg this morning and journey back towards Washington for the flight back to the UK, stopping in the city of Alexandria en route.

Day 14 : Uk

Upon arrival your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

What's Included

  • 12 nights in hotels and 1 in flight (accommodation as specified or similar)

  • International flights. Prices are based on return flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Heathrow. Supplements may apply from other airports

  • 2 meals: 1 breakfast (day 9) 1 lunch (day 6) 15 excursions and visits

  • City tour of Washington

  • Tasting at Barboursville Vineyard

  • Natural Bridge with underground tour

  • Tours of Barter Theatre and Martha Washington Inn

  • Smoky Mountain tour

  • Entrance to Chimney Rock State Park; Historic Bethabara Park; Jamestown Settlement; and historic Williamsburg

  • Visits to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello; Biltmore House; Winston-Salem (with entrance to Reynolda House); Berkeley Plantation; and Alexandria Plus

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  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

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Reviews of this Operator

Brian Jones (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from the great...

08-Apr-2024

Recently returned from the great Indian rail journey.My wife and I could hardly believe the value for money.From pick ups from Durham to Heathrow and back,to the number of coach and train journeys , quality hotels, great choice of food throughout and our first night in Heathrow Hilton. What really made our trip a success was our guide, Prashant,who managed a party of twenty four very varied, sometimes a little unpredictable travellers with ease.Nothing was too much trouble for him and as a group we gelled and warmed to Prashant as he kept us safe, well informed and a little entertained by his mix of authority and humanity.Where do I begin with the tour itself ? India,a country of extremes.Poverty,wealth,order,chaos.Sometimes bleak,often breathtakingly beautiful.The people,the cities,art, architecture,flaura and fauna.Delhi,Jaipur, Amritsar,Agra, Ranthambore, Chandigarh and the icing on the cake that is Shimla. An absolute masterclass of man versus nature,the railway and buildings are an unbelievable feat,but wait until you see the dual carriageway being built on the mountainside.🤯I could go on for a very long time but I'll just post some photos.Thanks to Titan,thanks to the excellent Prashant and and a massive thanks to the other twenty two travellers who helped shape our holiday of a lifetime.🏁💜

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13-Sep-2023

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Sarah Hoad  

Exceptional trip and service by Titan

04-Oct-2022

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29-Dec-2022

I have used other travel operators; this was the 1st time of touring with Titan----Israel, The Holy Land, from being collected from home and returned at the end of the holiday this was an unforgettable experience; the Tour Manager, a PhD Archaeology made the whole tour so interesting, he enlightened us throughout each day from an historical, archeological and Biblical viewpoint, bringing each site we visited come to life, and went over and above his remit escorting us for evening trips around the local area; thanks also to our very patient driver who coped with the very busy traffic; our hotels were good, professional and pleasant staff and really good food; I would recommend Titan to anyone looking for a fascinating tour with excellent efficient service thank you Titan nor just for a holiday for a memorable experience

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05-Dec-2023

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We had a fantastic holiday...

26-May-2023

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Mrs Crompton  

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31-Oct-2022

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Susan Hawken (Google Reviewer)  

THE GREAT INDIAN RAIL JOURNEY!!!!...

03-Feb-2024

THE GREAT INDIAN RAIL JOURNEY!!!! (Dreadful) Avoid Titan and Saga at all costs. False descriptions of the tour and dreadful administration Returned to the UK last evening with a great sigh of relief after the worst holiday ever. 1. No block booking of airplane seats by Titan. (Husband and I sat apart on the long, overnight flight) 2. Unable to pre-book seats as Titan reference numbers did not coincide with anything. 3. Husband and I not sat together on any of the train journeys! In fact, on one occasion I was sat, alone on a sleeper carriage, a couple of carriages away from the rest of the group who were scattered over two or three carriages. Terrifying as a female to be sat alone in the midst of noisy locals!!!!! (Eventually the guide, Rahi, did come to rescue me and found a seat near the main group) 4. The guide, Rahi, would usually get off the coach and begin walking off without waiting for all the group to disembark the coach. (Spot the guide in the crowd!) 5. The guide, Rahi, refused to use any identifying prop such as a flag, hat, jacket or umbrella. Frightening to be in the manic crowds of Delhi and other crowded places to be unable to see the guide. 6. NO AUDIO HEADSET system on any excursion 7. The guide, Rahi, didn’t face the whole group, but stood sideways on and was unable to be heard by the majority. 8. OUTRAGEOUS behaviour by the guide when he enquired as to the whereabouts of my husband, whom I explained was in bed with an upset stomach and was feeling unwell. Rahi DID A REVERSE AIR PUNCH😳😳. This was in response to an earlier conversation when my husband had complained about our separate seating arrangements. TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL 9. When we arrived at Heathrow to find our aircraft seats were not allocated, we were advised to speak to our guide on arrival at Delhi. Rahi merely shrugged his shoulders and said he couldn’t do anything. 10. Tour pace incorrect - gruelling pace and only half a day relaxation due to the guide, Rahi, throwing in visits to shops and factories fie him to earn his commission as I head him tell another!!!!!!! 11. When off loaded the return flight due to illness, we were unable to get in contact with Titan/Saga. Left in Delhi without an hotel or flight!!! Found accommodation but didn’t remove shoes or clothes due to the poor standard. Final summary: Poor, disappointing, inefficient, incompetent, misleading, misrepresentations, are just a few words to describe.

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Luxury VIP door to door...

17-Jul-2023

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