Follow the Itinerary of Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall on Your Visit to Philadelphia

(The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, above, learn about the famed Liberty Bell during their visit to Philadelphia)

You don't have to be the Prince of Wales to get the royal treatment in Philadelphia! With this special Royal Weekend, you can follow the same itinerary that Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall followed when they were in Philadelphia recently - without being bothered by the paparazzi!

Philadelphia features a variety of world-famous cultural attractions, history, shopping (tax-free on clothes and shoes) and a variety of first-class dining experiences.

Day 1
Like their Royal Highnesses, you can fly from the UK to Philadelphia. US Airways and British Airways offer non-stop service to Philadelphia's International Airport.

Take the 15-minute ride from the airport to one of Philadelphia's fine hotels. Philadelphia's luxury hotels have hosted everyone from the Royal Couple to rock stars, sports starts, presidents and movie stars.

Day 2
Make your way to the Independence Visitors Centre for a two-hour guided Mural Arts Tour aboard an old-fashioned trolley. With more than 2,700 outdoor and indoor murals, Philadelphia is the unofficial Mural Capital of the World. More than just works of art, these larger-than-life creations weave together culture, history and creativity.

Journey through some of Philadelphia's diverse neighbourhoods and hear the fascinating stories behind each community's murals -- how the themes were chosen, how they were made -- and come away with an understanding of how art has the power to transform lives.

Suggested afternoon activities:

Spend a leisurely day exploring the city; run up the Rocky steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, then go inside and view some of the world's finest collections of art; enjoy high tea at in the Swann lounge at your hotel; visit the Reading Terminal Market for a taste of Philadelphia foods and home baked Amish pastries.
Suggested Evening Activities
Dine like royalty at one of Philadelphia's trendy restaurants or steakhouses. Philadelphia is one of the top restaurant cities in the U.S.A.
Take in a show at the Academy of Music, the Grand Dame of the Avenue of the Arts. Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall helped celebrate the Academy's 150th anniversary with a performance and gala. Or, listen to live music at one of the many nightspots in the city.

Day 3
Today, take advantage of your City Pass… take a trolley tour of the city to learn the history of Philadelphia, the birthplace of the U.S.A. and the see the main attractions the city has to offer. You can board and re-board throughout the day. You can also visit;
Franklin Institute Science Museum, featuring an IMAX theater & planetarium
Philadelphia Zoo, the nation's first zoo
National Constitution Center, the only museum in the U.S.A. dedicated to the Constitution
Adventure Aquarium, featuring a walk-through shark tunnel
Your choice of either the Academy of Natural Sciences OR the Independence Seaport Museum
Visit the Liberty Bell, the international symbol of freedom and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Spend your day exploring Philadelphia's charming neighbourhoods. Or, shop in Rittenhouse Row, the upscale shopping and dining district, full of designer clothes, galleries and jewellry stores. And, you won't pay a King's ransom, because there's no tax on shoes or clothing in Philadelphia and the region!

Royal Weekend Philadelphia packages are offered by America As You Like It, www.americaasyoulikeit.com , 020 8742-8299
For information about visiting Philadelphia, visit www.philadelphiaUSA.travel/uk, 020 8994-9848

PRICED FROM £1163 per person
Price Includes:
Return flights with British Airways, limousine transfers to and from the airport, 3 nights accommodation in a superior room at the Four Seasons, the Mural Arts Tour and a city pass.
Price does not include
Items of a personal, gratuities, all meals and admission to attractions not included in the City Pass.


(Article Courtesy the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau)