Historic Virginia (Self Drive)
❮Historic Virginia (Self Drive)
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This 11 night sample itinerary includes:
- Rental Car for 12 days
- Hotel for 3 nights in Richmond
- Hotel for 2 nights in Williamsburg
- Hotel for 2 nights in Fredericksburg
- Hotel for 2 nights in Charlottesville
- Hotel for 2 nights in Lynchburg
Driving Time
Richmond– Williamsburg: 54 min approx.
Williamsburg– Fredericksburg: 1hr 47 min approx.
Fredericksburg – Charlottesville: 1hr 35 mins approx.
Charlottesville– Lynchburg: 1hr 15 mins approx.
Self-drive packages in Virginia are a popular option for more experienced travelers, those looking to get off the beaten path and take their own time. These cities have ties to both Revolutionary War and Civil War, including colonial settlements. Combine Richmond (Capital of Virginia, land of The White House of the Confederacy, home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis during the Civil War, is now a museum in Court End), Williamsburg, Fredericksburg (the birthplace of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet during World War II. The Nimitz museum and Museum of the Pacific War are fascinating reminders of the importance of this war and the people who fought in the birthplace of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet during World War II. The Nimitz museum and Museum of the Pacific War are fascinating reminders of the importance of this war and the people who fought in), Charlottesville and Lynchburg (Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, known as the `City of Seven Hills` or the `Hill City`. In the 1860s, Lynchburg was the only major city in Virginia that was not recaptured by the Union before the end of the American Civil War). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
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Flexible Itinerary
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Richmond, VA
Day 1Arrive to Richmond, VA
Overnight in Richmond, VADay 2Overnight in Richmond, VADay 3Overnight in Richmond, VADay 4Departing from Richmond, VA
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Williamsburg, VA
Day 4Arrive to Williamsburg, VA
Overnight in Williamsburg, VADay 5Overnight in Williamsburg, VADay 6Departing from Williamsburg, VA
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Fredericksburg, VA
Day 6Arrive to Fredericksburg, VA
Overnight in Fredericksburg, VADay 7Overnight in Fredericksburg, VADay 8Departing from Fredericksburg, VA
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Charlottesville, VA
Day 8Arrive to Charlottesville, VA
Overnight in Charlottesville, VADay 9Overnight in Charlottesville, VADay 10Departing from Charlottesville, VA
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Lynchburg, VA
Day 10Arrive to Lynchburg, VA
Overnight in Lynchburg, VADay 11Overnight in Lynchburg, VADay 12Departing from Lynchburg, VA
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Richmond, VA
Richmond, the capital of Virginia, is among America’s oldest major cities. Patrick Henry, a U.S. Founding Father, famously declared “Give me liberty or give me death” at its St. John's Church in 1775, leading to the Revolutionary War. The White House of the Confederacy, home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis during the Civil War, is now a museum in Court End, a neighborhood known for Federal-style mansions.
Explore the Maymont, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Virginia State Capitol, Richmond National Battlefield Park, Historic Tuckahoe and much more. -
Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg was capital of the Virginia Colony from 1699 to 1780 and played a significant role in the American Revolution. It forms the “Historic Triangle” together with Jamestown and Yorktown. Its heart is Colonial Williamsburg, a historic district and living-history museum where actors in period costume depict daily Colonial life in the streets, stores and workshops.
Explore the Historic Jamestowne, Governor's Palace, Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area, Dewitt Wallace Decorative Art Museum, Bush Gardens Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement and much more. -
Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg is a city on the Rappahannock River in Virginia, south of Washington, D.C. Known for its colonial and Civil War history, it’s home to the 4 battlefields of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park: Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court House. The park’s Fredericksburg National Cemetery is the final resting place of thousands of Union soldiers.
Explore the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, Fun Land of Fredericksburg, George Washington Ferry Farm, Chatham Manor, Alum Spring Park, Fredericksburg Area Museum and much more. -
Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville is home to the University of Virginia, with its core campus designed by Thomas Jefferson. On the outskirts, Jefferson’s mountain-top plantation, Monticello, includes a mansion and rebuilt slave quarters. Highland, President James Monroe’s home, retains many original furnishings. The city is a gateway to Shenandoah National Park, along a section of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Explore the Downtown Mall, The Rotunda, James Monroe's Highland, Shenandoah National Park, IX Art Park, Skyline Drive, Jefferson Vineyards, McGuffey Art Center and much more. -
Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg is a Virginia city east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Its 1806 Old City Cemetery has an arboretum with antique roses. The nearby Legacy Museum explores African-American history. By the James River, Amazement Square is an interactive children's museum with a climbing tower. The Federal-style home Point of Honor features period furnishings. Southwest is Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson’s neoclassical retreat.
Explore the Hollins Mill Park, Ivy Creek Park, Miller-Claytor House, Blackwater Creek natural Area, Riverfront Park, Percival Island Natural Area and much more.
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Explore the Maymont, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Virginia State Capitol, Richmond National Battlefield Park, Historic Tuckahoe and much more.
Explore the Historic Jamestowne, Governor's Palace, Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area, Dewitt Wallace Decorative Art Museum, Bush Gardens Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement and much more.
Explore the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, Fun Land of Fredericksburg, George Washington Ferry Farm, Chatham Manor, Alum Spring Park, Fredericksburg Area Museum and much more.
Explore the Downtown Mall, The Rotunda, James Monroe's Highland, Shenandoah National Park, IX Art Park, Skyline Drive, Jefferson Vineyards, McGuffey Art Center and much more.
Explore the Hollins Mill Park, Ivy Creek Park, Miller-Claytor House, Blackwater Creek natural Area, Riverfront Park, Percival Island Natural Area and much more.