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Philly's Finest

Discover early American history and Philadelphia highlights with a Dills Tavern lunch and distillery tour, Eastern State Penitentiary, guided sightseeing, and an overnight stay on the Delaware River waterfront.

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Many travelers wonder why some trips are canceled. This usually happens when not enough people sign up in advance. Most venues require our payments 60–90 days before the trip, so we often must make decisions well ahead of departure dates. Booking early helps keep these wonderful trips on the schedule—thank you!

Day 1

TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026
Today we'll make a stop at the historic Dills Tavern & Eichelberger Distillery Experience for a traditional lunch of chicken and dumplings. After lunch, our group will step back in time to experience early American life and tour the fully functioning reproduction distillery, learning about 18th-century methods. During the tour, we'll also enjoy samples of their rye whiskey and cherry bounce. Upon arrival in Philadelphia, we'll have some time to relax at the hotel to settle in for a good night's rest at the Holiday Inn, located along the Delaware River waterfront, with breakfast included in the morning.

Day 2

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026
After breakfast, we will visit Eastern State Penitentiary, America's first penitentiary, which opened in 1829. This National Historic Landmark introduced groundbreaking architectural and philosophical ideas that influenced prison design around the world and now serves as a powerful historic site exploring the development of the U.S. criminal justice system. After our guided tour, we will enjoy an included lunch before meeting our step-on guide for a sightseeing tour of Philadelphia. Today's tour will feature many of the city's most iconic historic sites, including the Liberty Bell, the Betsy Ross House, and more. Please note that a portion of this tour will include walking.

B, L

FYI

**All McCarter Coach & Tour - Times and Itinerary Subject to Change**

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch

Deposit:

$75.00 per person due within two (2) weeks of booking.

Final Payment:

Balance due sixty (60) days prior to departure.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

More than sixty (60) days prior to departure:

Full refund.
From sixty (60) days to fourteen (14) days prior to departure:

$25.00 per person cancellation fee plus any non-refundable deposits paid by McCarter Coach & Tour.
Within fourteen (14) days of departure:

No refund.

Tour Protection

Optional tour protection is available for cancellations made up to forty-eight (48) hours prior to departure.

With tour protection:

A full refund, minus protection cost, if cancellation is received at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to departure time.
Cost:

$16.00 per day. Must be purchased no later than sixty (60) days prior to departure.
Note:

Full payment remains due sixty (60) days prior to departure. Failure to remit final payment will void tour protection.