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Cultural Expeditions

Colonial Williamsburg offers the ultimate in intellectually rewarding journeys.
Discover fascinating people and places.
Itineraries include entrée to venues not accessible to the public.
Enjoy luxurious accommodations, superb dining,
and fascinating guides and guest experts.

Your generous support of Colonial Williamsburg entitles you to travel with us to destinations near and far, where friends of the Foundation grant us access to private collections, exclusive properties, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Our superb guides and guest experts will illuminate your journey, and everywhere you will enjoy fine dining, excellent accommodations, and wonderful company. These extraordinary travel experiences are available exclusively for donors to Colonial Williamsburg.


Transit the Panama Canal Aboard Sea Cloud II

January 29–February 8, 2012 - Sold Out

A new itinerary for the Sea Cloud II and the very first time the luxurious yacht will make the transit through the Panama Canal. With ports of call in Costa Rica and Panama, this itinerary will appeal to those who have never sailed through the canal and to those who might want to do it again on a magnificent sailing yacht. Download reservation packet

The Culture and Architecture of Cuba: An Insider's View

February 26 - March 4, 2012 - Sold Out

With privileged access, experience the history, culture & art of this fascinating country. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Old Havana with an architectural historian and take a director's tour of the Ceramics Museum. Attend discussions on 18th-century and colonial Cuban architecture, Cuban-American relations, and contemporary Cuban art. Travel to beautiful Cienfuegos and the colonial city of Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Distinguished historian, author, and preservationist John Meffert will be our study leader. Download brochure

The Williamsburg-Bermuda Connection

March 20–25, 2012

Experience a Bermuda available only to a few very special visitors. In recognition of Colonial Williamsburg's close association with historic preservation on Bermuda, many private homes are graciously opened to you. Discover "the other Bermuda" and uncover the Bermuda-Williamsburg connection as you enjoy luxury accommodations and superb dining. Download brochure

Mr. Jefferson's Virginia

May 18-25, 2012

Led by Colonial Williamsburg's Thomas Jefferson, we will follow his footsteps through the two capitals of Virginia—Williamsburg and Richmond—then explore his hometown region including Monticello, the University of Virginia, Poplar Forest, Natural Bridge, and Montpelier.

On the Trail of Jamestown in England

June 11-21, 2012

Where did the intrepid settlers come from? How did they organize their adventure to the New World? Our featured lecturer, Bill Kelso, will guide us through this extraordinary maze of events that led to the founding of the United States. While staying in London and Bath, discover East Anglia, Sussex, Somerset, and more. Download brochure

Jefferson and the French Riviera and Piedmont, Italy

September 1-10, 2012 - Sold Out, Waiting list available

This tour explores the final segment of Jefferson's 1787 excursions throughout France and Italy. Starting in Nice, we travel along the French Riviera, cross into Italy and visit Genoa. Turning north into the beautiful Piedmont region, we finish in Milan. Tour led by Colonial Williamsburg's Thomas Jefferson. Download brochure



For more information on
the Colonial Williamsburg Donor Society Travel Program
please contact the Travel Program at (757) 220-7242
or email culturalexpeditions@cwf.org



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