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Highlights of the Northeast

Overview

Throughout this jam-packed trip, history and biblical principles will be woven together to create a unique and truth-filled perspective of our nation’s beginnings. From Virginia to New York, experience all the history the Northeastern U.S. has to offer on the Highlights of the Northeast tour.  Your group will not want to miss a minute of this exciting journey back in time!

 

STAY LONGER?

  • Add a day in either D.C. or NYC, add a day trip to Philadelphia, or a few days in Boston.

 

ALTERNATE ACTIVITIES

WASHINGTON D.C.

  • National Cathedral, Spy Museum, National Zoo, Holocaust Museum

NYC

  • Empire State Building, Yankee game or stadium tour, NBC Studios Tour, MoMA or the Guggenheim, 9/11 Museum, Top of the Rock Observatory, One World Observatory

Day 1 - Travel Day / Richmond

Day 2 - Jamestown Settlement / Colonial Williamsburg

Day 3 - Monticello / Charlottesville

Day 4 - Mount Vernon / Smithsonian Museums / Tidal Basin Memorials

Day 5 - Capitol Hill / Museum of the Bible / White House / Mall Memorials

Day 6 - Arlington National Cemetery / Iwo Jima Memorial / Philadelphia

Day 7 - Independence Hall / Liberty Bell / National Constitution Center

Day 8 - Transfer to NYC / Midtown Manhattan / Times Square

Day 9 - Lower Manhattan / Ellis Island / Broadway

Day 10 - Central Park / The Metropolitan Museum of Art / Travel Day

Itinerary

  • After meeting your JE Tour Director at the airport, transfer to Richmond
  • Spend the afternoon with George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry in a reenactment of “Liberty of Death” at St. John’s Church
  • Dinner
  • Transfer to Williamsburg, VA check into hotel and conclude the day with devotions
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Morning guided tour of Jamestown Settlement where you will step into the lives of 17th century Virginia, in the first permanent English colony in America. Walk through a Powhatan Village, see the ship replicas that brought the English to America, and see a recreation of the Jamestown Fort.
  • Lunch
  • Explore the world’s largest living history museum of Colonial Williamsburg! This afternoon you will have a certified Williamsburg guide take you to the Capitol, Governor’s Palace, and several shops!
  • This evening, the group can choose from a variety of evening programs in Williamsburg.
  • Breakfast at hotel and check-out
  • Morning interior guided tour of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello
  • Lunch at Michie Tavern
  • Transfer to DC
  • Dinner
  • Conclude the day with devotions and hotel check-in
  • Breakfast
  • Morning visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon, including an interior guided tour of the mansion, and time to explore the grounds, museum, and education center.
  • Lunch
  • Spend the afternoon exploring the Smithsonian Museums
  • Dinner
  • Evening guided walking tour of the Tidal Basin Memorials: Jefferson, Martin Luther King, Jr., and FDR Memorials
  • Conclude the day with devotions
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Start your morning on Capitol Hill praying for the leadership of our country
    • Interior guided tour of the US Capitol Building (by appointment)*
    • Interior self-guided visit to the Library of Congress
    • Exterior photo stop on the steps of the Supreme Court
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon self-guided visit to the Museum of the Bible
  • Afternoon exterior visit to the White House*
  • Dinner
  • Evening guided walking tour of the Mall Memorials: Lincoln, Korea, Vietnam, World War II, and Washington Monument
  • Conclude the day with devotions

*Congressman meet-and-greets and interior White House tour organized by group.

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Remember those who have fought for our country during a guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery
    • John F. Kennedy’s gravesite and the Eternal Flame
    • Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier*
  • Quick visit to the Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial
  • Lunch
  • Depart for Philadelphia
  • Arrive in Philadelphia for a Cheesesteak Dinner
  • Conclude the day with devotions

*Wreath laying at the Tomb organized by JE (based on availability)

  • Morning guided walking tour of Historic Philadelphia
    • Exterior visits to Benjamin Franklin’s grave, Christ Church, Betsy Ross’ house, and more!
  • Morning interior visit to Independence Hall* and the Liberty Bell (based on availability)
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon self-guided visit to the National Constitution Center
  • Dinner
  • Return to hotel and conclude the day
  • Early morning breakfast at hotel and transfer to NYC
  • Arrive at hotel & drop off luggage – NYC subway safety information briefing
  • Lunch at Grand Central Terminal
  • Spend the afternoon walking the streets of Midtown Manhattan like a local!
    • Exterior visits to the Chrysler Building, Bryant Park, NYC Public Library, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral
  • Dinner in Times Square and time to explore
  • Conclude the day with devotions
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Morning cruise to Ellis Island with views of the Statue of Liberty
  • Lunch
  • Early afternoon walking tour of Lower Manhattan
    • Exterior visits to Wall Street, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and the National 9/11 Memorial
  • Return to the hotel to change for the evening (time permitting)
  • Dinner
  • Enjoy the sights and sounds of NYC at a Broadway show
  • Conclude the day with devotions
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Morning guided stroll through Central Park on your way to The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Return to hotel to collect luggage
  • On your way to the airport, reflect on your week, and where you have experienced/seen God during your tour

Why Travel with JE?

CEU Accreditation

Joshua Expeditions is an approved CEU provider for ACSI, offering CEU credits to teachers on select trips.

Safety

At JE, safety is paramount. Our Guides go through a variety of trainings to help prepare them for any issue that may arise.

You Help Us Give Back

Your JE trip helps us build homes for hurting families, provide food for hungry children, and impact low-income communities.

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Affordability

We know the economy can affect travel plans. Our staff works to help you create a budget while still providing the best for every traveler.

JE Travel Experience

High quality, Christ-centered travel engaging the local world through a Biblical worldview for personal transformation.

High Quality

Every JE tour offers high quality local meals and hotel accommodations to provide the best possible travel experience.

Curriculum-Focused Travel

Our experienced JE Staff will work with you to create a travel experience that integrates with your teaching curriculum.

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