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2-Night Trip to Philadelphia & Hershey

Enjoy a perfect mix of history, fun and chocolate with a two-night trip to Philadelphia and Hershey.

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Program Summary

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Explore landmarks like the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the vibrant food scene at Reading Terminal Market. Then, head to Hershey for a sweet adventure with a tour of Hershey’s Chocolate World and a day of adventure at Hersheypark!

Program Highlights & Inclusions

  • Bus transportation throughout your tour
  • Professional tour manager with your group throughout the tour
  • Two nights Hotel Accommodations in the Philadelphia area
  • Visit to Independence Hall with a park ranger lecture
  • Visit to the Liberty Bell
  • Guided Tour of the Museum of the American Revolution
  • Guided Ghost Tour
  • Admission and tour at the Eastern State Penitentiary
  • Admission to the Philadelphia Zoo
  • Admission to Hersheypark
  • Admission to the National Constitution Center

Daily Itinerary

1

Upon arrival in Philadelphia, you’ll meet your Tour Manager.

Visit the National Constitution Center where you’ll see a multimedia presentation about the US Constitution and have time to view the exhibits. In Signers’ Hall you’ll see life size bronze statues of all the signers of the Constitution.

After lunch, you’ll visit and tour Independence Hall. From 1775 to 1783 (except for the winter of 1777 – 1778 when Philadelphia was occupied by the British Army) this was the meeting place for the Second Continental Congress. It was in the Assembly Room of this building that George Washington was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1775 and the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. In the same room the design of the American flag was agreed upon in 1777, the Articles of Confederation were adopted in 1781, and the U. S. Constitution was drafted in 1787.

You’ll head to the Liberty Bell Pavilion for a visit. In 1915, the bell came home to Philadelphia, where it now silently reminds us of the power of liberty. For more than 200 years people from around the world have felt the bell’s message. No one can see liberty, but people have used the Liberty Bell to represent this important idea.

You’ll take a guided tour of the Museum of the American Revolution where you’ll enjoy a journey through the remarkable story of America’s founding and gain a deeper understanding of the people, events, and ideals that gave birth to the nation.

After dinner, you’ll discover the secrets hidden in the shadows of America’s most historic and most haunted city on a guided Ghost Tour.

You’ll arrive at your hotel and check in.

2

After breakfast, you’ll board your bus and depart the hotel for the day.

You’re going to prison! Eastern State Penitentiary set the standard for penal reform, with its soaring, castle-like Gothic architecture and its founders’ Quaker-inspired belief that solitary confinement could reform criminals. The 11-acre prison even had central heat, running water and flush toilets before the White House! A Who’s Who of the underworld – bank robber Willie Sutton, who staged a breakout in 1945, and Al Capone, who furnished his cell with antiques, rugs and oil paintings – both served time here. During your guided tour you’ll get a look at life inside the prison’s historic cell blocks, Al Capone’s restored 19th-century cell, stories of inmate escapes, and critically acclaimed art installations.

You’ll visit the Reading Terminal Market for lunch. You’ll have a chance to browse and choose from the numerous choices including some Pennsylvania Dutch specialties.

After lunch, you’ll visit the Zoo. Situated on 42 acres of beautiful gardens, the Philadelphia Zoo, America’s first zoo, is home to nearly 1,300 animals, many rare and endangered. Polar bears, African lions, Amur tigers, a white rhino, giraffes and more call this oasis home.

After dinner, you will return to your hotel on the bus.

3

After breakfast, you’ll check out of your hotel rooms and board your bus.

You’ll spend the day at one America’s favorite theme parks! Packed with 11 thrilling coasters, 20+ rides for kids, live entertainment, and nine water-play attractions, Hersheypark is too much happy for just one day!

You’ll board your bus and begin the return trip home.

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Transportation Covered

We include all transportation to, from and during your trip.

Paid Entrance Fees

Fees and/or tickets are covered if included in your itinerary.

Paid Meals

You choose which meals are included in your program.