
Monticello and Thomas Jefferson Country Day Trip from Washington DC
- Location:Washington D.C., District of Columbia
- Duration:11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- TOUR Code:2890J
Travel to Charlottesville, Virginia and view the panoramic scenery en route to the University of Virginia, one of Thomas Jefferson's architectural design masterpieces. You will continue up the mountainside to Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson - President, inventor, surveyor, musician and artist.
Highlights
- Visit Monticello, home of US President Thomas Jefferson
- Learn about Jefferson's life and times on this day tour
- Visit Mulberry Row, which focuses on the African-American community at Monticello and the economic operation of the plantation
- Drive past the University of Virginia, one of Thomas Jefferson's architectural design masterpieces
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There is no better way to experience centuries of American history than this fascinating tour! Your journey will explore famous homes, battlefields, and architectural masterpieces of the Civil War era, including ascension up the mountainside to Monticello.
This tour is seasonal and operates from March to November
Schedule Details
Monticello, Virginia
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8:00am
Duration:11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point
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Additional Information
- English speaking driver/guide
- Tax
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Wheelchairs:
- If the wheelchair is collapsible (i.e. can fold up) and the passenger is able to walk onto the bus, the passenger can take any coach tour without making any special arrangements.
- If the passenger is confined to the wheelchair, or it is not collapsible, the passenger or their agent will need to contact the tour operator, two weeks prior to the departure of their tour to request a coach with a wheelchair lift.
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This tour is awesome. Such beautiful country to see on the way to Monticello. David Cooper was ... Read more ›
Wanda S, October 2011
This was a wonderful tour. Stopped at the University of Virginia. Then we went on to the base of ... Read more ›
Terrence C, February 2011





