30 Apr 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£6,519pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £6,519
Escorted tour
Solo America’s Historic Trail & New York with Flights – 12 Days
Washington, Monticello, Williamsburg, Philadelphia and New York for solo travellers, with flights.
12 days
From £6,459 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 12-day holiday follows the story of the United States from its colonial beginnings, designed for people travelling on their own with a room of your own. Return flights are included, and a holiday director hosts the group, which numbers between fifteen and twenty-seven. You stay nine nights in quality hotels, with breakfast daily and several lunches and dinners, plus a night in flight.
In Washington DC you tour the capital's monuments, then cross the Potomac to Arlington on the way to Charlottesville. You visit Thomas Jefferson's home at Monticello and step back in time at Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown.
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Travelling north through the Amish country of Lancaster County, you explore Philadelphia, the first capital, with the Liberty Bell. The holiday ends with three nights in New York, with a guided tour, time in Central Park and free time for its museums and shows.
The physical rating is low. This holiday suits solo travellers who want American history and the excitement of New York.
Trip highlights
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Washington DC (Day 2)
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Monticello (Day 4)
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Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown (Day 5)
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Lancaster County (Day 6)
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Philadelphia (Day 7)
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New York (Days 8–10)
Your route
12 stops from Washington DC to New York
- Washington DC Days 1–2
- Arlington Day 3
- Old Town Alexandria Day 3
- Charlottesville Day 3
- Monticello Day 4
- Richmond Days 4–5
- Williamsburg Day 5
- Jamestown Settlement Day 5
- Lancaster County Day 6
- Philadelphia Days 6–7
- New York Days 8–10
- New York Day 11
Why choose this tour
Designed for solo travellers, with a room of your own. Flights and three nights in New York.
Best suited to
- Solo travellers
- History lovers
- City lovers
- Travellers who value company
Day-by-day itinerary
12 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom
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Day 1 · Washington DC Washington DC
Fly to the USA.
- Hotel
- Washington Marriott Georgetown
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Day 2 · Washington DC Washington DC
The capital's monuments.
- Hotel
- Washington Marriott Georgetown
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 · Arlington, Charlottesville Charlottesville
Across the Potomac.
- Hotel
- Courtyard Charlottesville
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Monticello, Richmond Monticello
Jefferson's home.
- Hotel
- Hilton Richmond Downtown
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 5 · Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Williamsburg
Colonial America.
- Hotel
- Hilton Richmond Downtown
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Lancaster County, Philadelphia Philadelphia
Amish country.
- Hotel
- Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Liberty Bell, Philadelphia Philadelphia
The first capital.
- Hotel
- Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · New York New York
To New York.
- Hotel
- New York Marriott Marquis
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 9 · Manhattan New York
A guided tour.
- Hotel
- New York Marriott Marquis
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 10 · Central Park New York
A free day.
- Hotel
- New York Marriott Marquis
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · New York Fly home
Fly to the UK.
- Hotel
- Overnight flight
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · United Kingdom Arrive home
Land in the UK.
Where you stay
- Washington DC (2 nights) Washington Marriott Georgetown
- Charlottesville (1 night) Courtyard Charlottesville
- Richmond (2 nights) Hilton Richmond Downtown
- Philadelphia (2 nights) Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
- New York (3 nights) New York Marriott Marquis
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights from the UK
- Accommodation 10 nights with a room of your own
- Meals 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners
- Transfers and coach travel
- Monticello, Williamsburg and Jamestown
- Guided tours of Washington, Philadelphia and New York
- Holiday director and local guide
Not included
- Meals not included 7 lunches and 7 dinners
- ESTA
- Optional activities
- Tips
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are travelling as a couple
- You want an active holiday
- You want all meals included
- You want a small group
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–11 · Lunch: Days 4 and 9 · Dinner: Days 2 and 7–8
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for United States
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Departures & prices
From £6,459 per person, including flights. 4 upcoming departures.
Flights from UK airports.
17 Sept 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£6,459pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £6,459
28 Apr 2028
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£7,239pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £7,239
15 Sept 2028
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£7,119pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £7,119
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Is this only for solo travellers?
Yes, everyone has a room of their own.
Are flights included?
Yes, return flights from the UK.
Do I need anything to visit the USA?
UK citizens need an approved ESTA before travelling to the United States.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast daily, two lunches and three dinners.
Is there free time in New York?
Yes, with time for museums, shops and shows.
Who hosts the holiday?
A holiday director, with a specialist local guide.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary