Day 1 Fly Non-Stop to Washington, D.C. / National Archives / Union Station / Embassy Row / National Cathedral (D)
Fly non-stop to Washington, D.C., for a trip that will show you our nation’s capitol, inside and out. Meet your local, expert guide who will be with you throughout the day to provide history and narration of our nation’s capitol. Begin with a tour of the National Archives and see the original documents of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights! Then, take time to have lunch in the beautifully renovated Union Station with its beaux-arts design. This afternoon, drive down Embassy Row to see the large, historic mansions along Massachusettes Avenue that have been claimed and restored by Embassies from around the world. Tour the Washington National Cathedral, the sixth largest church in the world. Check in later this afternoon to your Washington, D.C., area hotel and have a little time to “R & R” before having dinner with your fellow travelmates.

Day 2 U.S. Capitol Visitor’s Center & Tour / White House Visitor’s Center / World War II, Vietnam, Lincoln, Korean War Memorials / National Portrait Gallery / Illumination Monument Tour (B, D)
This is your grand day of sightseeing in Washington, D.C. Your local, expert guide will, once again, be with you throughout the day to provide you with that valuable insight of our nation’s capitol. Start off with the Capitol Visitor’s Center where you’ll see a film on the historical significance of our Capitol, along with a tour. Other sites on Capitol Hill will include a tour of the Library of Congress and the White House Visitor’s Center. This afternoon is scheduled for you to visit, in person, all the memorials; National World War II, Vietnam, Lincoln, and Korean. Next, stop at the National Portrait Gallery which features a unique collection of portraits of famous Americans from the world of politics, sports, literature and stage, and includes the Hall of Presidents. After enjoying dinner at a wellknown Washington, D.C. area restaurant, your guide will take you on an illumination tour to see these beautiful monuments lit up at night. Take a walk through the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts for an incredible view of the Washington, D.C.

area from the roof. Other stops will include the Jefferson Memorial, and a drive by of the Marine Corps Memorial, Washington, White House, and the U.S. Capitol.

Day 3 Newseum / FDR Memorial / Metro Pass / Free Afternoon and Evening to Explore the Smithsonian of Your Choice (B)
This morning, visit the Newseum, the only interactive museum of news. The FDR Memorial will bring back memories of his presidency and includes outdoor galleries that represent accomplishments for each of his years in office. Then, you’ll have the afternoon to explore the Smithsonian Museum of your choice. You’ll have a Metro pass to help you navigate your way to explore D.C. as you would like.

Day 4 Mt. Vernon / National Museum of the Marine Corps / Old Towne Alexandria (B, L)
Escape the 21st century today when you visit George Washington’s Mt. Vernon estate. The new Ford Orientation Center and Museum offers visitors the chance to experience Washington’s life through movies and exhibitions. Explore his mansion filled with 18th century treasures, stroll the gardens of the 45-acre estate, and take in the views of the Potomac River from the mansion’s piazza. Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps at Quantico. Stand astride the famed “yellow footprints” and hear the roar of your first dreaded drill instructor issuing commands. This evening, you’ll have time to stroll Old Towne Alexandria and understand why George Washington chose to live near this once-thriving seaport.

Day 5 Udvar-Hazy Smithsonian Air Museum / Arlington National Cemetery / Travel Home (B)
This morning, visit the Smithsonian Institution’s Steven Udvar-Hazy National Air & Space Museum. There are over 335 air and space craft on display, including the Space Shuttle Enterprise, the B-17 Flying Fortress, and the Enola Gay. Next, tour Arlington National Cemetery including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the famous “Changing of the Guard.” This evening, catch your non-stop flight home recalling all the wonderful sights of our nation’s capitol knowing that you’ve seen it “inside and out.”