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Philadelphia is the birth place of the USA as we know it today. In 1776 a committee, including John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert R. Livingston, and Roger Sherman, was assigned to draft a Declaration of Independence. A vote was taken in the afternoon of July 4th and of the 13 colonies, 9 voted in favour of the Declaration. On July the 8th the Liberty Bell rang summoning citizens to hear the first public reading of the Declaration. The rest, as they say is history. Philadelphia is a wonderful city to experience the beginning of today’s United States.
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Includes:
- 3 nights accommodation (Room Only)
- Flights from London inclusive of tax
- Airport transfer Philadelphia
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationNational Liberty Museum
The National Liberty Museum invites visitors to celebrate the diversity of the American experience and reminds us that we each have the “Power of One” to make a difference.Glass art is a key component of the Museum because it represents both the beauty and fragility of freedom. The Museum houses one of the largest and most important collections of contemporary glass sculptures in the world. The ce...
The Liberty Bell Center
The Liberty Bell Center offers a video presentation and exhibits about the Liberty Bell, focusing on its origins and its modern day role as an international icon of freedom. The Liberty Bell itself is displayed in a magnificent glass chamber with Independence Hall in the background.The Liberty Bell has a new home, and it is as powerful and dramatic as the Bell itself. Throughout the expansive, lig...
Independence Hall
They risked everything — “their lives, their fortune and their sacred honor.” During the blistering summer of 1776, 56 courageous men gathered at the Pennsylvania State House and defied the King of England. Eleven years later, representatives from 12 states gathered to shape the U.S. Constitution, finally creating one unified nation. The guided tour of Independence Hall, led by National Park range...
Betsy Ross House
No visit to Historic Philadelphia would be complete without a stop at the home of America's most famous flagmaker. The Betsy Ross House is located in the heart of Philadelphia's Most Historic Square Mile, at 239 Arch Street, just blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.Elizabeth Griscom was known as Betsy by those in her community. She was a wife and mother living in the Quaker communit...
The National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center is just a short two blocks from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Groups can spend time walking from one historic attraction to another. The Museum offers many programs that will help students to understand the nation’s history such as Signers’ Hall, Guess Who Game, Capture the Flag, and Print Shop, where students learn to print documents the way Benjamin Fra...
African American Museum in Philadelphia
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is the first institution built by a major United States city to house and interpret the life and work of African Americans. Our doors are open for your enjoyment and enlightenment six days a week. Visit us and experience the richness and vibrancy of African American heritage and culture come alive in four magnificent exhibition galleries filled with exci...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
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| Day 1 | Fly to Philadelphia from UK. Transfer to your accommodation |
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| Day 2 | Visit the Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall | Afternoon visit the National Liberty Museum |
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| Day 3 | Visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art | Visit the Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia History |
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| Day 4 | Visit the Eastern State Penitentiary | Transfer to the airport and check-in |
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| Day 5 | Arrival into the UK | ||
Best Western Center City Hotel
Welcome to the Best Western Center City Hotel where guests will find full-service accommodations, convenient access to many key area attractions and friendly customer service, all at an affordable price. Ideally located in the heart of Pennsylvania's historic capital city, this Philadelphia hotel boasts well-appointed guest rooms and suites, each featuring high-speed Internet access and cable satellite television. Enjoy an array of hotel amenities including an onsite restaurant, sports bar, outdoor swimming pool and fitness facility.
