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Highlights
- Day 1: Fly to Washington, D.C.Our historic adventure begins with a flight to our country's capital, where we settle into wonderful accommodations for the next five nights.
- Day 2: Our National MonumentsEach morning of our getaway includes a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Today, an expert local guide boards our motorcoach to share incredible history on a city tour. We view the most notable attractions, such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, inspired by his famous I Have A Dream speech; the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, a symbol of liberty; and the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, a dedication to one of the country’s most beloved presidents. After lunch, we drive by Embassy Row and continue our tour at the National Mall to discover defining moments in United States history. See the Lincoln Memorial, which overlooks the reflecting pool, and the Washington Monument, a stunning marble obelisk that soars over 550 feet above the city skyline. The evening is at your leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 3: Memorial VisitsWe’re reunited with our local guide this morning for another spectacular day of exploring the city. We have the opportunity to pay respects to the brave heroes of our nation with stops at the Korean War, World War II, and US Marine Corps War Memorials. Our poignant journey through war history continues at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which lists the names of those who lost their lives on a granite wall; the Three Servicemen Statue, a striking tribute to the diversity of America’s forces in Vietnam; and the Vietnam Women’s Memorial, honoring the thousands of women who served. This afternoon, enjoy lunch on your own at Union Station, then spend the remainder of the day exploring individual interests.
Meals Included: Breakfast
- Day 4: Mount VernonEnjoy a relaxing morning before we venture across the state border to George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in Virginia. Surrounded by colonial charm, we dine at The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant before touring his historic mansion and beautiful grounds. Learn about the life and times of the “Father of Our Country” while browsing intricate galleries and restored rooms. Afterwards, we return to D.C. for an evening at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 5: The SmithsonianToday, we visit the esteemed Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum and research complex with 21 museums and galleries. Our first stop is the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, which displays thousands of aviation and space artifacts, including the Space Shuttle Discovery. Next, visit other museums that pique your interest, such as The National Museum of Natural History, detailing life from the earliest humans to modern mammals, and the National Museum of American History, which is devoted to the cultural, social, and political development of our country. This evening, we celebrate our adventures with a Farewell Dinner, followed by an evening illumination drive past the U.S. Capitol and treasured monuments.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 6: Arlington National Cemetery & Fly HomeThis morning, we take a tram tour through Arlington National Cemetery to see the Kennedy gravesites, witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and view a memorial honoring members of the Challenger crew. Later, we return home with lifelong memories of our time uncovering history in our nation’s capital.
Meals Included: Breakfast
What's Included
All Accommodations
- 5 nights at Courtyard Washington DC/US Capitol
Attractions & Highlights
- Embassy Row
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- National Mall
- US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Washington, D.C. guided city tour
- World War II Memorial
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
- Lincoln Memorial
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
- Washington Monument
- Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
- Evening illumination drive
- Smithsonian Institution museums
- Arlington National Cemetery tram tour feat. Kennedy gravesites, Challenger Memorial & Changing of the Guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
8 Excellent Meals
- Daily breakfast
- Colonial lunch at The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant
- Farewell Dinner at Tony & Joe's Seafood Place
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