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5 Days Spirit of Washington, D.C Tour Package
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Priced From: $999 pp Dbl. occ.
Dates: Mar-Dec / Mar,Apr-2010
The nation's capital is more exciting than ever! Major new museums have opened to showcase special collections and the hallowed World War II memorial now graces the National Mall. In addition, Washington, D.C. is home to excellent theater, music and sumptuous restaurants. Learn more about the history of the nation's capital and enjoy special programs at the newest Smithsonian museums, including the National Museum of the American Indian. Also, enjoy unscheduled time to pursue individual interests.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Washington, D.C. - Tour Begins
The United States' capital is more exciting than ever! Major new museums have recently opened to showcase special collections and the hallowed World War II memorial now graces the National Mall. In addition, Washington, D.C. is home to excellent theatre, music and sumptuous restaurants. Learn more about the history of this nation’s capital, enjoy special programs at the newest Smithsonian museums, including the National Museum of the American Indian. Also enjoy unscheduled time to pursue individual interests. Explore this nation's capital at your leisure prior to a special welcome reception and dinner.
Day 2: Washington, D.C.
Begin your day with a presentation on the Smithsonian Institution’s intriguing collections, followed by a city sightseeing tour. Travel along Pennsylvania Avenue, the grand boulevard connecting the White House and Capitol Hill, to view the impressive U.S. Capitol and the venerable Supreme Court. During a visit to the Library of Congress, learn about the Library’s vast collections and spectacular architecture, and enjoy a panoramic perspective of the historic Reading Room from the viewing area. Then enjoy a narrated coach tour of the national monuments and memorials of Washington, D.C. Begin your tour at Arlington National Cemetery, final resting place for many National heroes. Pay tribute to the Shuttle Columbia astronauts at the new memorial dedicated to the members, as well as to John F. Kennedy, at the eternal flame that Marks his gravesite. View the stately monuments to Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln on the National Mall and stop to walk through the newest memorial, dedicated to the veterans of World War II. Return to your hotel for a delightful presentation about the nation’s capital. A free evening provides the opportunity to experience one of Washington’s fine restaurants, attend a theater performance or simply relax.
Day 3: Washington, D.C.
This morning, enjoy the leisure time to explore more of the nations capital. In the afternoon, attend a guided tour of the National Gallery of Art. This important art gallery is home to paintings by the Old Masters, French Impressionists and many other important artists.
Day 4: Washington, D.C.
This morning visit the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. The museum possesses the largest and most extensive collection of Native American art and artifacts in the world. This 16th and newest museum of the Smithsonian Institution was opened to the public in September 2004. Your day continues with a guided tour of the Freer Gallery of Art, known for its comprehensive collection of Asian art as well as its American art collection, including Whistler's Peacock Room. This evening, gather with fellow travelers and celebrate your Washington journey during a sumptuous farewell dinner.
Day 5: Washington, D.C - Tour Concludes
Tour Highlights
The Monuments & Memorials Tour, World War II Memorial, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of the American Indian
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