North America
Walking in Washington and Virginia
Washington and the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia - 11 days
From £1,495 per Person

The Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and Shenandoah National Park offer a multitude of hiking pleasures - from high mountain ridge trails with stunning views to easier treks to dramatic waterfalls and broad meadows.
Enjoy a selection of the best of these walking possibilities on a memorable holiday which also includes a full sightseeing programme in Washington DC.

What's Included 

  • 10 nights accommodation in twin bedded en-suite rooms
  • Services of courier / driver
  • Services of local guides
  • Sightseeing and entrance fees
  • Travel by air conditioned coach or minibus

What's Not Included

  • International air fare
  • Meals (optional breakfast, lunch and dinner packages can be pre-booked)

Itinerary Highlights

Washington (3 nights)

  • Enjoy a a walking tour of the capital's main buildings, landmarks and monuments
  • Cruise the Potomac River to Mount Vernon, the original residence of George Washington

Luray (7 nights)

  • Relax in the hotel grounds and facilities of the Mimslyn Inn
  • Explore the Luray Caverns
  • Follow trail walks through White Oak Canyon in Shenandoah National Park to a series of impressive waterfalls
  • Ascend Old Rag Mountain for panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Enjoy excursions through the Virginia countryside to the pretty villages of Sperryville and Madison
  • Visit the historic towns of Culpepper and Charlottesville
  • Travel to Monticello, home to Thomas Jefferson, and see its grounds, mansion and plantation
  • Visit Harrisonburg, where there is a small Amish settlement, and New Market, site of one of the bloodiest Civil War battles
Hotel Information

We stay in the Mimslyn Inn, one of Virginia's best-known grand country inns. The inn evokes an atmosphere of the 'Old South' with an impressive white columned entrance, sweeping drive and extensive lawns and formal gardens. The inn has spacious reception, hallway, dining room, bar and meeting room areas.

The Westin Hotel, Washington is well-located to all the major sights in the capital and offers excellent service and facilities.

 




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Washington and the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia Walk Information

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