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Washington, D.C.: The Capital Tour

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3 or 4 days

Washington, D.C. | DCA

Travel to Washington, D.C., the heart of American politics and the ideal destination for teachers and students to connect with the nation’s history and culture. Trace the steps of America’s founders as you witness the modern-day marvels of it’s capital. This is a perfect tour for students interested in history and government.

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Day 1: Travel to 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 American History
  • National Museum of the American Indian

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

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.  

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 

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The Enslaved People of Mount Vernon Tour

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. 

 Visit Mount Vernon

  • Estate, museum, and education center
  • Mansion
  • George Washington's tomb
  • The Slave Memorial

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Dinner with an intelligence officer

Enjoy a meal and interactive Q&A session with a former United States intelligence officer where you'll hear firsthand stories from their career.  

Enjoy an evening activity

Day 3: Washington, D.C. • Depart for home

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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

Stop for a Photo at the Library of Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court

Depart for home

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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

Stop for a Photo at the Library of Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court

Visit the National Archives (Time Permitting)

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

  • National Museum of Natural History
  • National Museum of American History
  • National Museum of the American Indian

Add this in-depth excursion:

Dinner and dancing on the Potomac

Dinner and dancing on the Potomac

Enjoy a buffet dinner, then dance the night away with friends on a boat cruise down the historic Potomac River, a waterway that was explored by Captain John Smith in 1608.

Day 4: Washington, D.C. • Depart for home

Make a photo stop outside Ford's Theatre 

Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture 

Depart for home

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Your experience includes

This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.

Transportation
Hotels
Meals
Full-time Tour Director
Expert Local Guides
Customary gratuities
Overnight security
Personalized Learning Support
Continuous Support
24-hour Emergency Service

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Includes airfare, hotels, meals, full-time Tour Director, and more.

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