The Commonwealth of Virginia boasts a long history and beautiful geographic diversity. Virginia is home to the first permanent English settlements, and is nicknamed `The Mother of Presidents` as more U.S. presidents have come from here than any other state. Whether you`re planning on visiting the capital city of Richmond, the Blue Ridge Mountains, suburban Washington, D.C., or the Atlantic and Chesapeake coasts, the Old Dominion is ready for you to explore.
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.;
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.
This vacation package will introduce you to these beautiful cities at the Virginia Coast. Combine with a Rental Car, and visit; Newport News (known as the provider of the nation's finest, technologically advanced military ships) and Hampton (miles of waterfront and beaches, where America's first free public education was offered here and NASA trained its first astronauts). After that, drive to Virginia Beach, where to spend glorious days under the sun; then, your next stop is in Chesapeake (a place of great historical and cultural significance, and natural beauty spots); and finally, enjoy a nice stay in Portsmouth (ancient seaport city with a decidedly hip vibe, historic places and rich history about its naval past). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.;
Driving Time
Newport News - Hampton: 20 mins. approx.
Hampton - Virginia Beach: 50 mins. approx.
Virginia Beach - Chesapeake: 35 mins. approx.
Chesapeake - Portsmouth: 20 mins. approx.
Portsmouth - Norfolk Airport: 25 mins. approx.
Venture through these beautiful cities of North Carolina and Virginia exploring its beaches, natural landscapes and nightlife with a Rental Car. Combine and visit: Wilmington (a port city in North Carolina,known as a gateway to Cape Fear Coast beaches like Wrightsville), Outer Banks, Virginia Beach and Newport News (an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia, known as the provider of the nation's finest, technologically advanced military ships). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.;
Driving Time
Wilmington– Outer Banks: 4hr 31 min approx.
Outer Banks- Virginia Beach: 2 hr 24 min approx.
Virginia Beach- Newport News: 52 min approx
Have a Real Self-Drive Experience through beautiful and natural landscapes at Virginia, North Carolina; as well as unforgettable visit to Tennessee. Base yourself in Roanoke (a metropolitan and innovating city in the State of Virginia). Then, the road to your next stop is through the Blue Ridge Parkway (international example of landscape and engineering design that blends into the scenic and amazing views, specially at the Appalachian Mountains Area). In North Carolina, visit Asheville (a city known for its vibrant arts scene and historic architecture). Finally, explore Tennessee, with stays in these two cities, full of outdoor activities and amenities, like: Gatlinburg and Chattanooga; both, perfect basecamps for your adventure to The Great Smoky Mountains. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.;
Driving Time
Lynchburg Airport - Roanoke: 1 hr. approx.
Roanoke - Asheville: 3 hrs. 45 mins. approx.
Asheville - Gatlinburg: 1 hr. 40 mins. approx.
Gatlinburg - Chattanooga: 2 hrs. 40 mins. approx.
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