Oysters, Horses, 1902 Glider and Blue Ridge Parkway
- Asheville + 9 more
- Asheville, Charlotte, Outer Banks, Virginia Beach, Washington DC,
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Introduction
Explore the beaches of Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina with some epic experiences before continuing your trip to Charlotte and Asheville. On your return drive through the Blue Ridge Parkway with a couple of nights in Shenandoah National Park.
Please note: – This is a suggested itinerary only and is intended to give an overview of what is possible. All of our holiday itineraries are fully customisable and can be tailor-made to suit your own individual requirements. If you would like to start in a different destination, use specific hotel accommodation, include an extra night here, a side-trip there and/or include tickets to an event please let your Discover North America travel specialist know. They’ll also book you the best value flights to ensure a seamless holiday experience.
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Itinerary
Day 1 UK - Washington, D.C.
Fly from the UK to Washington D.C. Transfer to your hotel. Stay at The Line DC, the hotel is housed in a neoclassical 20th Century church. Overnight in Washington D.C.
Day 2 Washington, D.C.
Explore the city with your escorted tour “Best of DC” with access to the US Capitol and National Archives Buildings. Overnight in Washington.
Day 3 Washington, D.C. - Ocean City, MD
Pick-up your rent-a-car in downtown Washington D.C. and make your way to Ocean City. Overnight in Ocean City.
Day 4 Ocean City, MD - Assateague Island State Park - Ocean City, MD
Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests and coastal bays. Don’t forget the "wild" horses on Assateague. Overnight in Ocean City.
Day 5 Ocean City, MD - Virginia Beach, VA
Continue your journey to Virginia Beach. This evening enjoy your “Evening Sunset Dolphin Kayak Tour”. Paddle along the coast as you spot Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Overnight in Virginia Beach.
Day 6 Virginia Beach, VA
Today step into the unknown by embarking on an oyster-farming “Chef’s Table Tour”. Overnight in Virginia Beach.
Day 7 Virginia Beach, VA - Outer Banks, NC
Enjoy your drive to the Outer Banks. Don’t forget to stop in Corolla and visit the “Wild Horse Sanctuary”. Overnight in Outer Banks.
Day 8 Outer Banks, NC
This morning, don’t forget to catch the sunrise at Kitty Hawk Pier before exploring the region. Overnight in Outer Banks.
Day 9 Outer Banks, NC
Today visit Jockey Ridge State Park and enjoy a 1902 Glider Flight on an exact replica of the Wright Brother’s 1902 Glider. Overnight in Outer Banks.
Day 10 Outer Banks, NC - Charlotte, NC
The journey continues to Charlotte. Don’t forget to stop at Lake Lure, which is known for the movie “Dirty Dancing”. This evening, enjoy Charlotte’s bustling food scene. Overnight in Charlotte.
Day 11 Charlotte, NC
Make your way to Charlotte Motor Speedway. Why not get behind the wheel and drive a Nascar race car? Overnight in Charlotte.
Day 12 Charlotte, NC - Asheville, NC
Make you way to America’s favourite drive “The Blue Ridge Parkway”. Overnight in Biltmore Estate.
Day 13 Asheville, NC
Discover the authentic beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway with a naturalist guide.Overnight in Asheville.
Day 14 Asheville, NC - Boone, NC
Continue your trip along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Stop for the evening at the foothills of the Southern Appalachians. Overnight in Boone.
Day 15 Boone, NC - Roanoke, VA
Today, continue your drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway to Roanoke. Don’t forget to stop at the Blue Ridge Music Center on your way. 1 Night in Roanoke. Overnight in Roanoke.
Day 16 Roanoke, VA - Shenandoah National Park, VA
Today the route is taking you to Shenandoah National Park, a land bursting with cascading waterfalls and spectacular vistas. Overnight in Shenandoah National Park.
Day 17 Shenandoah National Park, VA
Enjoy hundreds of miles of hiking trails lead to stunning vistas, waterfalls, protected wilderness, and historic sites. Overnight in Shenandoah National Park.
Day 18 Shenandoah National Park, VA - UK
Enjoy your last day in Shenandoah National Park or why not go for last minute shopping before returning your car at the airport for your flight home.