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Spirit of Washington, Land Tour Starting at $1049.00 per person

Area/Region: Washington, DC PackageID: VTC09-8
Price*: $1,049.00 Rating: Coming Soon!

Discover the Spirit of Washington, D.C.!

 

 

 

Tour Highlights:

  • National Gallery of Art
  • The Monuments & Memorials Tour
  • World War II Memorial
  • National Museum of the American Indian

Tour Dates & Prices:

  Date:                         Price:

09/17/2009                  $1149

10/15/2009                  $1149

11/05/2009                  $1049

03/25/2010                  $1099

04/15/2010                  $1099

04/29/2010                  $1099

05/20/2010                  $1049

06/24/2010                  $1049

08/26/2010                  $1049

10/07/2010                  $1149

03/24/2011                  $1149

04/14/2011                  $1149


NOTE: Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. 

 

Please Contact your VTC Travel Rep to book Roundtrip Airfare. 


Educational Highlights: As a symbol of democracy and repository of American history, Washington, D.C. holds a unique place in the hearts and minds of the American people. During talks by local historians, take a closer look at the Smithsonian Institution – the world’s largest museum complex – and discover how Washington, D.C. developed along the Potomac River. Learn about the history of the Smithsonian from the intriguing bequest by the English scientist James Smithson in 1829 to the present-day complex of museums and research centers. A Smithsonian historian tells the intimate story of the nation’s capital, featuring a look back at the ideals and practical issues that underlay the city’s establishment.


Itinerary:

Day 1: Washington, D.C.
Explore this bustling city at leisure prior to meeting your fellow travelers for a special welcome reception and dinner.


Day 2: Washington, D.C.
Begin your day with a presentation on the Smithsonian Institution’s impressive collections, followed by a city sightseeing tour. Travel along Pennsylvania Avenue, the grand boulevard that connects the White House and Capitol Hill, where you’ll view the impressive U.S. Capitol and the venerable Supreme Court. Visit the Library of Congress and learn about its vast collection of more than 134 million items as well as its spectacular architecture. Enjoy a panoramic perspective of the elegant Reading Room. An engaging presentation about the city follows at your hotel. This afternoon, visit the Arlington National Cemetery - the final resting place of many of our national heroes. The Shuttle Columbia astronauts are honored here at a new memorial. You can pay tribute to John F. Kennedy at the eternal flame that protects his gravesite. View the venerable monuments to Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln and stop to walk through its newest memorial, dedicated to veterans of World War II. Tonight is yours to explore the city, dine at one of Washington’s fine restaurants, attend a theater performance or simply relax.



Day 3: Washington, D.C.
Enjoy a narrated city tour of Washington, D.C.’s famous monuments and memorials. In the afternoon, discover the treasures that lie within the National Gallery of Art during a guided tour. This famed gallery houses paintings by the Old Masters, French Impressionists and many other renowned artists.


 


Day 4: Washington, D.C.
Experience a day full of exploration and discovery when you visit two of the Smithsonian’s sixteen museums. Begin at the exciting and new National Museum of the American Indian, which possesses the largest and most extensive collection of Native American art and artifacts in the world. Continue your discoveries with a guided tour of the Freer Gallery of Art. The Freer is celebrated for its comprehensive collection of Asian American Art, including the opulent Peacock Room, an entire room painted by James McNeill Whistler. This evening, join your fellow travelers to celebrate the end of your memorable Washington journey during a sumptuous farewell dinner.


Day 5: Washington, D.C - Tour Concludes


Due to Limited Availability of Some Packages, Please understand that the price listed here is subject to change.  Air Fare prices are always changing, so please call your VTC Travel Representative now to see if this deal is available.

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