Student Tours to Philadelphia, Gettysburg or Amish Country
Experience the Birth of our Nation with a student trip to Philadelphia, “The City of Brotherly Love.” While in Pennsylvania, why not visit Gettysburg? The Battle of Gettysburg is considered the turning point of the American Civil War and Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address is one of the most important speeches in American history. Many groups will extend their stay in Pennsylvania with a tour of Amish Country in Lancaster.
Philadelphia
- Independence National Historic Park
- National Consititution Center
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Christ Church
- Betsy Ross House
- Lights of Liberty Sound and Light Show
- Valley Forge
- US Mint
- Philadelphia City Hall
- Edgar Allen Poe National Historic Park
- Independence Seaport Museum
- Eastern State Penitentiary Tour
Gettysburg
- Museum and Visitors Center at Gettysburg National Park
- Battlefield Tour with a Licensed Guide
- Ghost Tour of Gettysburg
- Mr. Lincoln comes to Gettysburg
- Gettysburg Diorama
Amish Country
- Amish Farm and House
- Amish Experience Theater
- Hershey’s Chocolate World
- Lancaster Ghost Tour
Engage your students on a school trip to Philadelphia, Gettysburg or Amish Country
Check out the sample itinerary below. Remember all ET tours are customized, and this itinerary can be altered to fit your group’s needs. We can also build an intinerary from scratch specifically for you, and your group.
3 Day Sample Gettysburg & Philadelphia Student Tour
Day One
- AM departure from gateway city
- Arrive in Philadelphia, transfer to Gettysburg
- Lunch
- The Museum and Visitors Center at Gettysburg National Military Park
- Gettysburg Battlefield Tour
- Return to Philadelphia
- Dinner
- Ghost Tour
- Hotel check-in
- Overnight security at the hotel
Day Two
- Breakfast
- Tour Independence National Historic Park
- National Constitution Center
- Sightseeing of historic sites in the downtown core
- Lunch
- Franklin Institute
- City Hall
- Dinner
- Lights of Liberty Sound and Light Show or a sporting event
- Overnight security at the hotel
Day Three
- Breakfast
- Valley Forge National Historic Park
- Lunch
- US Mint
- Depart for home
* Please Note: some activities listed are seasonal, and therefore will be available only on specific travel dates
Philadelphia, Gettysburg and Amish Country Information
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