Day trip to Charlottesville October 22 - 2025

Join Ron Cutler with Educational Travel Service on this one day getaway to the beautiful Charlottesville area.

This day trip includes a visit and guided tour of Monticello, lunch at historic Michie Tavern, and a stop at Carter Mountain for fresh apples, cider, & a cider donut! Motorcoach transportation and driver’s gratuity included.

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Itinerary: 7:00 AM Load bus at Bethel Baptist Church-1004 Yorktown Road, Yorktown, VA 23693, Visit Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello for a guided tour of the house and free time to walk around the property exploring the gardens and exhibits. The 45-minute guided  experience includes first floor spaces in Thomas Jefferson’s home, the West Lawn, and the South Wing. You’ll learn about Jefferson and his vision for America, the realities of slavery on the Monticello plantation, and the mountaintop’s iconic architecture. 12:30 PM Lunch at Michie Tavern, 2 PM Visit Carter Mountain, 4 PM Depart for return trip home, 6 PM Arrive back to Bethel Baptist Church.