Flydrives
Philadelphia Fly Drive
From €1095pp
- Depart From
- Dublin
- Departure Date
- Travel April 2018
- Duration
- 6 Nights
- Destination
- USA
- Price
- From €1095pp
Fly direct from Dublin and visit Philadelphia, Gettysburg, Strasburg and Washington on this great fly/ drive holiday.
Visit Philadelphia's iconic symbol of American independence, the Liberty Bell, try a famous cheese steak and wander around the indoor Reading Terminal Market.
See the fantastic collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and pause for a photo op on the front steps- made famous in the movie Rocky.
The Hampton Inn Philadelphia Centre hotel is located at the heart of the city, with guests able to easily reach the nearby city centre.
Many museums and historical squares are easily accessible on foot. In addition, restaurants and numerous entertainment facilities are to be easily found within some 100 metres from the hotel.
This historic town of Gettysburg is about a two-hour drive from Philadelphia. The site of one of the most famous battles in the American war for Independence, visitors can experience fantastic walking tours, recreations and reenactments with guides in period dress.
Visit the location of Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address, see President Eisenhower's home and farm and learn about the history of the town's African American residents.
The third stop on your USA fly-drive holiday will be Strasburg, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Known for its historic railroad, visitors to this town can take a ride on an authentic steam-powered locomotive.
Lancaster County is home to a large Amish population, and a visit to The Amish Village offers insight into this way of life. Take a guided tour, visit a blacksmith or homestead or take a buggy ride. The 1985 movie Witness, starring Harrison Ford, was filmed here.
Finish your holiday in Washington D.C. You'll stay at the Washington Court Hotel, located less than half a kilometre from Union Station Metro Station. Guestrooms are comfortable and well-equipped, furnished with flat screen cable TVs, iPod docking stations and coffee makers.
The hotel's bar offers a darts and billards room. The on-site restaurant Bistro 525 specialises in seasonally-drive, mid-Atlantic dining.
For sightseeing in Washington, this hotel provides the ideal base from which to see the city. The National Gallery of Art, Capitol and Newseum are all less than a kilometre from the hotel.
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and the National Mall are less than two kilometres away, while the Holocaust Memorial Museum and the White House are both less than three kilometres from the hotel.
- 4* Hampton Inn Philadelphia Centre
- 3* Holiday Inn Gettysburg
- 2* Fairfield Inn & Suites Strasburg Shenandoah Valley
- 4* Washington Court Hotel
Price is based on 2 adults sharing and includes:
- Return flights from Dublin
- Taxes & charges
- 6 nights acommodation
- Car hire: economy four-door, Mitsubishi mirage or similar
Not included:
- One way car hire drop off fee of €99
- Visa
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- Travel insurance
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Philadelphia Museum Of Art
This gallery houses an impressive collection of Renaissance, American, Impressionist and Modern art
Philadelphia Museum Of Art Steps
Made famous by the movie Rocky, snapping a photo at the top of these steps is a rite of passage for any first time visit to Philadelphia
Reading Terminal Market
America's oldest continuously operating farmers’ market offers an incredible selection of food, from the iconic Philly cheesesteak to soul food, Middle Eastern and Asian fare
Liberty Bell
The iconic symbol of American independence, this copper and tin bell weighs 2080 pounds (943 kilos) and famously cracked on its first use
Independence Hall
The United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were both debated and adopted on this site
Franklin Institute
This science museum has a fantastic planetarium, and interactive family-friendly exhibits
Rodin Museum
Opened in 1929, this museum contains the largest collection of sculptor Auguste Rodin's works outside Paris
Mütter Museum
This medical museum contains an impressive collection of antique equipment, anatomical and pathological specimens and medical oddities
The Irish Memorial at Penn's Landing
This bronze memorial commemorates those who died and emigated during the Great Hunger of the 1840s-50s
Betsy Ross House
This landmark home is where seamstress Betsy Ross lived when she sewed the first American flag
The Rosenbach
This collection of rare books and manuscripts includes early accounts of American settlement, 100+ letters written by George Washington & a handwritten manuscript of James Joyce's Ulysses
USS New Jersey (BB-62)
Take a tour of this decommissioned World War II battleship, see the sailors' quarters or even stay onboard overnight
National Museum of American Jewish History
This collection of over 20,000 objects charts the history of Judaism in America from colonial times to today
Eastern State Penitentiary
Opened in 1829 and one-time temporary residence of Al Capone, this prison offers a tour narrated by actor Steve Buscemi
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
The poet's former home, and where he wrote works including The Tell-Tale Heart and The Black Cat, offers permanent and rotating exhibits
African American Museum
This museum features exhibits and artefacts centred around three narratives: the African Diaspora, the Philadelphia Story, and the Contemporary Narrative
Tiffany Glass Mural
Made of over 100,000 pieces of glass, this one of a kind mosaic mural took over six months to install when it was erected in 1916
One Liberty Observation Deck
Ascend this 883ft high deck for fantastic views over the city of Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin Museum
Learn about the life and work of one of America's most famous founding fathers
Elfreth's Alley
Built in 1702, this picturesque cobbled street is known as the oldest continuously inhabited road in America
LOVE Park
Officically known as John F. Kennedy Plaza, this park is known for its geyser-like fountain and famous LOVE sculpture
