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Itinerary

Day 1 – Washington, DC – Guided Memorials Tour – Pinstripes Dinner & Bowling – Illuminated Monuments & Memorials Tour

Arrive today in Washington DC where you will start with a Guided Monuments Tour to include Iwo Jima, the Vietnam Veterans, Memorial, the World War II Memorial and Korean War Memorial.

Dinner is included this evening at Pinstripes in Georgetown.  This indoor/outdoor venue features 14 bowling lanes, 6 bocce courts and an exceptional bistro.

After dinner, continue with an Illuminated Monuments & Memorials to feature the Lincoln Memorial, the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, plus more if time allows.

Following the tour, check into your Washington DC area hotel for a three-night stay. (D)

Day 2 – Guided Capitol Hill Tour – US Capitol Visitors Center – Union Station Lunch – White House Photo Op – Ford’s Theatre – Dinner at Hard Rock Café

After breakfast, meet your local guide for a full day of touring. Start the day with a visit to the Capitol Visitors Center. At nearly 580,000 square feet, the CVC is the largest project in the Capitol’s 215-year history and is approximately three quarters the size of the Capitol itself.  The entire facility is located underground on the east side of the Capitol so as not to detract from the appearance of the Capitol. Features include an exhibition gallery highlighting the House and Senate while in-session, orientation theaters and a 550-seat cafeteria.

Then visit the United States Capitol (pending availability) the most recognized symbol of democratic government in the world. The U.S. Capitol has housed Congress since 1800 and is one of the most imposing public buildings in the world. Next, your guide will lead you on a tour of the Supreme Court Building (outside only). Within the walls of this white marble monument, the third branch of government exercises its mandate to protect and interpret the spirit of the Constitution.

Lunch will be included today at Union Station, one of the most iconic destinations in Washington, D.C. You will receive a lunch voucher good at any of the restaurants located in the Food Court.

The afternoon will feature a photo stop at the White House before heading to Ford’s Theatre. The site of the April 14, 1865, assassination of President Lincoln, Ford’s Theatre holds a unique place in United States history. The theatre has enthralled millions of visitors since its reopening in 1968, and it is one of the most visited sites in the nation’s capital.

End the day with dinner at the Hard Rock Café. (B,L,D)

Day 3 – National Archives – Smithsonian Museums – Spy Museum & Student Workshop – Dinner Cruise or Washington Nationals Baseball Game

This morning, visit the National Archives.  In the Rotunda of the National Archives Building, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence are all on display.  You can also browse through the hundreds of photographs, documents, and film clips detailing the Nation’s history.

Next, enjoy some free time exploring the Smithsonian Museums of your choice.  Your students can decide which interests them the most and can visit Air & Space, the American Indian, Natural History, American History and more.  Lunch will be on your own at one of the museums cafes.

The afternoon features a visit to the International Spy Museum. The Museum is the only public museum in the world dedicated to the trade craft, history and contemporary role of espionage.  It also displays the world’s largest public collection of spy artifacts.

Also included with your visit to the Spy Museum is a Student Workshop. Take your visit to the next level with a hands-on, engaging student workshop that meets national curriculum and Common Core standards! Each workshop encourages active learning and includes classroom resources.  Workshops include Forensics in Espionage, Operation Code Cracker, Red, White & Spy or Hidden Influence.

Tonight, enjoy a Dinner Cruise on the Potomac. See spectacular views of Washington, DC’s iconic landmarks, live DJ Entertainment, games and a delicious dinner.

OR groups can attend a Washington Nationals Baseball Game with an included dinner at the Nationals Park. (B,D)

Day 4 – Arlington National Cemetery – Depart for Home

After breakfast, make one last stop at Arlington National Cemetery.  The tour is a live-narrated, hop on/hop off tour making several stops including President John F. Kennedy gravesite, John J. Pershing gravesite, Memorial Amphitheater (Tomb of the Unknown Soldier) and Arlington House.

Following the tour, depart for home. A stop for lunch will be made enroute. (B)

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