Daily Itinerary
Friday, December 4, 2026 - Depart Central Pennsylvania for Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
Board your comfortable motorcoach this morning as we depart Central Pennsylvania for Williamsburg, Virginia with a fast-food lunch and comfort stops en route. Upon arrival, check into the hotel with time to freshen up before a complimentary cocktail reception in the hotel lobby. This evening, enjoy a welcome group dinner with your fellow travelers at Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant. Hotel: Embassy Suites by Hilton (Cocktail Reception, Dinner)
*Early morning departure. Exact timing will be confirmed closer to departure.
Saturday, December 5, 2026 - Colonial Williamsburg
After breakfast, meet with your local guide as you depart for a guided tour of Colonial Williamsburg including the Governor’s Palace. Next enjoy free time for lunch on your own and shopping in Merchant’s Square. Afterwards you’ll enjoy Colonial Williamsburg’s Grand Illumination Festivities throughout the historic area. Festivities begin with Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums Processions, the Ringing of the Bells, and the lighting of Duke of Gloucester Street. There are 18th century holiday musical performances, carolers, and other activities throughout the Historic Area as well as the lighting of candles in the windows of buildings
Following the festivities you’ll enjoy a dinner provided at Sal’s by Victor Restaurant, the local’s favorite for Italian fare.*
*Please note we will have a later dinner this evening at approximately 8:15pm due to the festivities.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Sunday, December 6, 2026 - Jamestown Settlement and the Battleship Wisconsin
Following breakfast, join your local guide for a guided tour of Jamestown Settlement. Next, enjoy lunch on your own at the Jamestown Settlement Café and free time to visit the indoor museum or browse the gift shops. Afterwards, this is your time to explore two Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg – the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum. Enjoy European-style shopping at the Williamsburg Christmas Market, an outdoor market, featuring German-inspired food, beverages, crafts, and vendors offering handmade gifts!
Afterwards, step aboard the Battleship Wisconsin for the Norfolk Winterfest decked out in over 2 million lights, and enjoy live entertainment, festive bites and drinks, and holiday shopping along the waterfront.
Tonight, you’ll have a buffet dinner at Rocco’s Smokehouse before departing back to your hotel for the evening.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Monday, December 7, 2026 - American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and Depart Home to Central Pennsylvania
After breakfast meet with your local guide and tour the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. In an outdoor re-created Continental Army encampment, historical interpreters depict the daily life of a soldier and a re-created 1780s farm provides a look at how many Americans lived in the early years of our nation. Following your tour, grab lunch on your own at the Yorktown Riverfront before departing for home.
Relax aboard the motorcoach with comfort and meal stops along the way. Arrive back in Central Pennsylvania with memories of your historic holiday festivities. (Breakfast)
Itinerary and hotels are subject to change at any time without notification and/or compensation.
Highlights
- Guided Tours of Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown Settlement
- Grand Illumination Festivities
- Merchant’s Square
- Art Museums and the Williamsburg Christmas Market
- Norfolk Winterfest on the Battleship Wisconsin
- Tour of the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Included Benefits
- Free parking with roundtrip motorcoach transportation
- Three night hotel accommodations
- Baggage handling (1 bag per person)
- Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
- Welcome Cocktail Reception
- All tours and admissions as listed per itinerary
- Local Guide Service
- All taxes and gratuities
- Services of an AAA Discoveries Journey Manager
General Info
Payment
Rates per person:
Double Occupancy: $1,079
Single Occupancy: $1,379
Triple Occupancy: $979
Quad Occupancy: $939
All non-members must add $60 to the above rate. Rates are subject to availability at time of booking and include taxes, fees and fuel surcharges which are subject to change. All pricing and included features are based on a minimum of 30 full-fare passengers. Desired pick-up location is not guaranteed until passenger minimums are met.
Payment Schedule
A $300 Deposit per person is due at the time of booking to confirm your reservation. Final Payment is due to AAA by Oct 5, 2026.
Cancellation / Penalties
From August 31st – October 5th, 2026 – Loss of $300 per person deposit
After October 5th, 2026 – Non-refundable
Tour Activity Level: 3
Moderate- Good mobility is required for this trip. Climbing stairs and standing for 2-3 hours at a time, as well as walking on uneven terrain may be necessary. Portions of the itinerary may include higher altitudes. The itinerary may involve longer days up to 12-14 hours in length. This activity level is not recommended for travelers with significant mobility concerns.
Travel Assistance
For personal comfort, group participants who need assistance are required to have a traveling companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the needed assistance.
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