American Heritage Self Drive

Day 1: New York

New York
Today, arrive in New York City, known as the Big Apple. Transfer independently to your hotel

Day 2: New York

New York
A full day is yours to explore this exciting city filled with people, famous sights, and skyscrapers. See the Statue of Liberty, Fifth Avenue, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, the United Nations, and much more.

Day 3: Washington D.C. Area

New York - Washington D.C
Collect your rental car this morning and start your drive southwest to Philadelphia, home of Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and Ben
Franklin. Your destination this evening is the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.
Driving Distance: 240 MI / 390 KM

Day 4: Washington D.C. Area

Washington D.C
The broad streets of America’s seat of government enhance the dramatic effect of Washington’s memorable monuments: the Lincoln
Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and the White House. At the National Mall, the Smithsonian’s complex of museums is a repository for the nation’s historic
treasures.

Day 5: Shenandoah

Washington D.C - Shenandoah National Park
Explore Virginia’s colonial and Civil War heritage. Visit the site of the strategic Battle of Bull Run, where the historical influence of America’s founders is reflected in its institutions and architecture. Pass by Thomas Jefferson’s home n Monticello before ascending to the highlands of Shenandoah National Park for the night.
Driving Distance: 86 MI / 138 KM

Day 6: Roanoke

Shenandoah National Park - Blue Ridge Parkway - Roanoke
Today, follow the crest of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, which in the summer have a distinctly bluish cast. Then continue along the lush, green Shenandoah Valley en route to your destination tonight, Roanoke, Virginia.
Driving Distance: 147 MI / 235 KM

Day 7: Gatlinburg

Roanoke - Gatlinburg
The destination today is Gatlinburg. Nestled at the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National park, Gatlinburg welcomes its guests with a taste of Appalachian hospitality at its best.
Driving Distance: 250 MI / 400 KM

Day 8: Charleston

Gatlinburg - Great Smoky Mountains - Cherokee - Charleston
Enjoy the scenery while driving through the Great Smoky Mountains, famous for the distinctive blue haze which cloaks them. Pass through the
ancestral homeland of the Cherokee Indians en route to historic Charleston, a city built for walking. Take a leisurely stroll through the historic district
and note its unsurpassed Antebellum architecture. It was in Charleston that early shots of the Civil War were fired, starting a four-year battle that ended
with the defeat of the Confederate States and the reemergence of the United States as one nation.
Driving Distance: 264 MI / 422 KM

Day 9: Savannah

Charleston - Savannah
After leaving historic Charleston, many people choose to visit the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Drive south to the port city of Savannah. The historic district of Old Savannah has been beautifully restored, recreating the gracious atmosphere of the Antebellum South.
Driving Distance: 105 MI / 166 KM

Day 10: St. Augustine Beach

Savannah - St. Augustine
Follow the lush, semi-tropical coastline of Georgia, and see the influence of 18th century English settlers in the charming architecture of Brunswick. Pass Jacksonville en route to St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States. Time this evening to wander the streets of St. Augustine and enjoy a relaxing dinner.
Driving Distance: 200 mi / 320 km

Day 11: Orlando

St. Augustine - Orlando
Searching for the Fountain of Youth, Ponce de León landed here in 1513, and that eternal search continues today by sun worshipers on Florida’s beaches. Join them this morning or explore the Spanish heritage of the city before driving south along the coast to Orlando.
Driving Distance: 120 MI / 200 KM

Day 12: Orlando

Orlando
Enjoy a full day exploring the entertainment complex of Walt Disney World Resort - home to the Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, and Disney - MGM Studios, or experience Disney’s wildest adventure yet, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. (Admissions not included)

Day 13: Everglades

Orlando - Sarasota
Make the short drive to the western shores of Florida and Tampa Bay which sheltered the pirates and buccaneers of a bygone era. The stunning natural beauty of Sarasota is enhanced by the barrier islands, known as “Keys,” lying just offshore.
Driving Distance: 150 MI / 240 KM

Day 14: Miami

Sarasota - Venice - Everglades National Park - Miami
Follow the Tamiami Trail and drive through the heart of the largest sub-tropical wilderness in North America, the Everglades. The watery River of Grasses is a sanctuary for a myriad of birds and animals. East of the Everglades, the sandy beaches of South Florida await you.
Driving Distance: 230 MI / 370 KM

Day 15: Miami

Miami
A full day at leisure in Miami to explore South Beach or to shop at the many superb malls. Spend your last evening in lively South Beach. Dine or dance the night away.

Day 16:

Miami
Return your rental car today before your departing flight.