Washington, D.C.: The Capital Tour

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3 days

Washington, D.C.

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Travel to Washington, D.C., the heart of American politics. You’ll connect with our nation’s history and culture as you take in the museums, monuments and memorials. And of course, walk along Capitol Hill, the place that’s shaped our past, present and future.

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Day 1: Washington, D.C.

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Explore Washington, D.C. highlights. May include:

Photo stop at the White House
Lafayette Square and Liberty Plaza, former site of the Black Lives Matter Plaza
Photo stop at the Washington Monument
WWII Memorial
Jefferson Memorial & Tidal Basin

Visit the Smithsonian museum of your choice, which may include:

National Museum of Natural History
National Museum of African Art
National Museum of American History
National Museum of the American Indian

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Discover the wonder of air and space as you visit the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, which maintains the world’s largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts.

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Museum of the Bible

Explore cutting-edge exhibits at the Museum of the Bible and trace how this influential text has shaped history, culture, and language worldwide. Wander through immersive galleries that make ancient stories tangible and invite meaningful discussion.

Visit the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Permanent Exhibition (subject to availability)

Take a guided night tour of Washington, D.C.

Lincoln Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Day 2: Washington, D.C.

Visit Arlington National Cemetery

Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Kennedy gravesites
Women In Military Service For America Memorial

Make a photo stop at the Marine Corps War Memorial

Visit the Pentagon Memorial

Visit Mount Vernon

Estate, museum, and education center
Mansion (subject to availability)
George Washington's tomb
The Slave Memorial

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The Enslaved People of Mount Vernon Tour

Listen to the stories of the enslaved people who built and operated Mount Vernon as you explore the real spaces in which they lived and worked. Conclude your tour with a tribute at the Slave Memorial and Cemetery.

Enjoy an evening activity

Day 3: Washington, D.C.

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D.C. group photo

Pose for a professional group portrait on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, capturing your group against one of the country’s most iconic backdrops. Take home a polished keepsake that will forever commemorate your Washington, D.C. adventure.

See the U.S. Capitol and Visitor Center

Make a photo stop at the Library of Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court

Depart for home