7 DAYS • 7 MEALS

Set out on the perfect American journey. Trace the steps from our early colonial history to the current inner workings of our Nation’s Capital.

Washington, DC - America’s Capital City
History in the making, famous monuments and memorials and world-renowned institutions make Washington, DC a vibrant, bustling city at every turn. On a panoramic tour of our nation’s capital, you’ll see the Capitol Building where Congress meets to create new legislation, along with the Washington Monument, one of the city’s most prominent structures. View the nation’s memorials to Presidents Lincoln and Jefferson, great men who shaped our history, as well as the Korean War, Vietnam Veterans, Iwo Jima and FDR memorials. Also scheduled is the National WWII Memorial, honoring all of the military veterans who bravely fought against tyranny and oppression.

Your Washington, DC tour also includes Arlington National Cemetery with its Tomb of the Unknowns and moving “Changing of the Guard” ceremony. The John F. Kennedy Memorial and Women in Military Service Memorial are featured as well. We’ll take time to explore the Smithsonian, the world’s largest museum complex and research organization. Some of the more famous exhibitions include the fabled Hope Diamond, gowns of the First Ladies, Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis and the command module from Apollo 11. One evening, you’ll join your traveling companions for an Illumination tour of our capital city, showcasing the memorials and monuments brightly lit against the night sky.

Get the Scoop at the Newseum
Newly opened, the Newseum is Washington’s interactive museum of news. It chronicles the people and stories which have shaped history from its Great Hall of News to its interactive News room.

Capitol Visitor Center
The new Capitol Visitor Center will provide visitors with a variety of amenities including an exhibition gallery and orientation theaters. An extension of the Capitol itself, the Visitor Center welcomes you to the seat of American government in a facility neatly hidden underground next to the Capitol.

Mount Vernon and
Jamestown Settlement - The Early Years
Escape the 21st century today as we visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. The new Ford Orientation Center and the Donald W. Reynolds 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 this 45-acre estate and take in the views of the Potomac River from the mansion’s piazza.
Then, travel south for a historic perspective on Jamestown, site of America’s first permanent English settlement which celebrated it’s 400th anniversary in 2007. Through faithful re-enactments and re-created sites, you can board replicas of the ships that sailed from England to Virginia in 1607 and explore the colonists’ fortifications and homes. Have a “hands on” experience at grinding corn and other activities as you explore the world of Indian Princess Pocahontas at the Powhatan Indian Village.

Colonial Williamsburg Comes to Life
Learn about our country’s early years and the spirit of the patriots who instilled us with freedom and democracy. The largest living history museum in the country and one of America’s most popular attractions,Williamsburg is a must for every history buff. Go back in time more than 200 years. You’ll have an opportunity to visit more than 88 buildings that have been restored or reconstructed to their original state, re-creating an authentic atmosphere of colonial life.Take in the sights and sounds as costumed historical interpreters enact the daily lives of colonists from a bygone era. Be sure to stop by the Governor’s Palace, Capitol Building and Bassett Hall. And don’t miss the shops where old-world craftsmanship takes center stage.

A Monumental Experience!
Get an up close and personal understanding of American history. Join us for this amazing journey!

Hotel Accommodations
Days One through Four – Holiday Inn National Hotel, Arlington, Virginia
Days Five and Six - Crowne Plaza at Fort Magruder, Williamsburg, Virginia