Itinerary
- Day 1
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through historic Lafayette Square to see statues of four European Revolutionaries who fought for American independence
- View the exterior of the White House and appreciate its monumental significance
- Explore the historic architecture of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building
- Enjoy an oyster happy hour at the Old Ebbitt Grill, D.C.'s oldest bar and restaurant
- Experience a nightcap with a view at the VUE Rooftop or visit the historic Round Robin bar at the Willard Intercontinental
Landmarks White House Lafayette Square Eisenhower Executive Office Building Old Ebbitt Grill - Day 2
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection)
Optional Activities
- Tour the magnificent Capitol Building and visit its bustling Visitor Center
- Visit the Supreme Court to admire its architecture and learn about the highest court in the land
- Explore the stunning 19th-century architecture of the Library of Congress
- View the original Declaration of Independence and Constitution on display at the National Archives
- Walk through Ford's Theatre and the Peterson House to learn about the tragic events of President Lincoln's assassination
Landmarks Capitol Building Supreme Court Library of Congress National Archives Ford's Theatre Peterson House - Day 3
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection)
Optional Activities
- Pay your respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and visit the Kennedy gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery
- Stroll through the historic streets of Georgetown to see the Old Stone House, the oldest standing building in the city
- Explore the American History Museum's vast collection, including pop culture icons and political history
- View the Star-Spangled Banner flag and Thomas Jefferson's original writing desk
- Enjoy French cuisine in a trendy neighborhood restaurant that was once a historic auto-row building
Landmarks Arlington National Cemetery Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Georgetown Old Stone House American History Museum - Day 4
Washington, D.C. - Mount Vernon
Washington, D.C. - Mount Vernon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection)
Optional Activities
- Take a scenic boat cruise down the Potomac River to reach George Washington's Mount Vernon estate
- Tour the historic mansion and visit the burial grounds of General Washington and his wife
- Visit the Mount Vernon Education Center to see original artifacts from Washington's life
- Embark on a guided "Memorials and Moonlight" walking tour to hear the stories behind the monuments
- See the illuminated Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and WWII Memorial under the night sky
Landmarks Mount Vernon Potomac River Lincoln Memorial Vietnam Veterans Memorial WWII Memorial - Day 5
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit the African-American Museum to see its massive and comprehensive collection
- Admire the official presidential portraits at the National Portrait Gallery
- Explore the fascinating history of espionage and intelligence at the International Spy Museum
- Catch a final glimpse of the towering Washington Monument before you leave
- Enjoy a final meal at Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street, a restaurant steeped in civil rights history
Landmarks African-American Museum National Portrait Gallery International Spy Museum Washington Monument Ben's Chili Bowl
