Colleges of the Mid-Atlantic

Colleges of the Mid-Atlantic

 

Join A1 Tours on this multi-day tour of Colleges in the Mid-Atlantic Area along with a whopping 9 campuses you will also part take in some great sightseeing and fun during these days on the road.

 

Colleges of the Mid-Atlantic

 

Monday July 21-Thursday July 24, 2025

 

Did you know that visiting a college is termed “demonstrated interest” by schools and is one of the admissions criteria used to determine an applicant’s acceptance? In fact, “demonstrated interest” is one piece of the admissions puzzle that can give a student up to a 40% chance of being admitted over other applicants.

 

Join us as we head tour the Mid-Atlantic region to visit some of the top colleges in the area.

 

The Mid-Atlantic region is home to some of the top universities in the world. Boasting high statistics in student persistence and success, In addition to the performance stats, the location is excellent with adventure around every corner to round out your college experience. Hike at Shenandoah National Park, relax in the sand on the Delaware Beaches, visit Civil War Sites, or walk the Appalachian Trail. The possibilities are endless when you are surrounded by such incredible sites.

 

College Visits on this Tour:

 

University of Delaware

University of Maryland

George Mason University

George Washington University

James Madison University

Gettysburg College

 

Special Activities:

Night Tour of the National Mall

Bowling

Luray Caverns

Guided tour of Gettysburg Battlefield

 

Day 1:

We depart in the morning for our first stop at the University of Delaware followed by the University of Maryland. We’ll stop for lunch in between and continue to Washington DC. We will then have dinner in Washington DC followed by a Night Tour of the National Mall. You have likely visited the Mall on other occasions, but this allows you to experience it like never before. In the dark, monuments are beautifully lit. This will allow for some cool picture opportunities for you to share!

 

Day 2:

After breakfast, we’ll depart for a visit to George Mason University and George Washington University. We’ll have lunch on the road and set a course for trendy Charlottesville, VA. Before settling in for the night we’ll enjoy an outing together with dinner & bowling.

 

Day 3:

Our first stop will be the University of Virginia followed by James Madison University. We will have lunch on campus before heading to Luray Caverns. Luray Caverns is the largest cavern in the Eastern United States.

You will walk along walkways through cathedral-sized rooms with high ceilings and beautiful stone formations. You will also visit The Garden Maze which consists of 1500 Evergreen hedges that create a half-mile pathway that diverges several points. You will navigate the twists & turns of the maze on the mission to discover the secret. We will then stop for dinner on our way to Gettysburg.

 

Day 4:

After breakfast, we’ll spend the morning visiting Gettysburg College. No trip to Gettysburg is complete without a visit to Gettysburg Battlefield. Along with a guide, we will explore the battlefield as well as the visitor's center with the film and cyclorama. We will have lunch on site before boarding the coach for the ride back home, concluding our Mid-Atlantic college tours adventure.

 

In addition to this incredible experience, A-1 Tours offers an EXCLUSIVE partnership with University Seekers. University Seekers is a college preparatory service led by a local college admissions expert. With their guidance, they market your profile to your dream schools. They stay in touch with the admissions departments to ensure your application is highlighted, giving you a leg up on the competition.

 

The college admissions process is a tricky one to navigate. Give yourself the best opportunity to succeed by joining us on this four -day mid-Atlantic tour.

 

Notes:

Triple and quad rooms will have a maximum of 2 beds for 3 or 4 guests to share.

Based on availability and other limitations the itinerary is subject to change. Some substitutions of activities and restaurants may be required.

 

Additional Notes:

For College Campus Tours A1 typically uses the following pick-up and drop-off points depending on tour:

· Flemington Park & Ride - 81 NJ-12 Flemington, NJ 08822

· Princeton Junction Train Station Vaughn Drive Princeton, NJ 08540

· Yardley Park & Ride 1140 Woodside Road, Yardley, PA 19067

 

Please note that tour pick-ups and drop-offs can be customized. If the tour you are interested in does not display your desired pick-up/ drop-off point OR if you have an entirely separate pick-up/drop-off request. Please contact A1 tour manager Josefin Lagnelius at jlagnelius@A1tours.com  cell: 347-340-9259 or 609-919-2037 to discuss. Surcharges for customs pick-ups/drop-offs may apply.

 

If you have a request for pick up/drop off in a different state or if you would like to inquire about a private tour for a group also kindly contact our tour manager for discussion and a custom quote.