Travel to America's Capital, Washington, DC, with Bloom Tours this September. Visit the beautiful city where history is made and America is represented.
Day 1: Begin with a morning departure, we will stop for lunch (on own) and arrive at the Gaylord Hotel in National Harbor, Maryland around dinner time. You will have the evening to explore all of the amenities this hotel has to offer! Located on the waterfront, this breathtaking hotel boasts an indoor swimming pool, restaurants, shops, a spa and fitness center and an 18 story 1.5 acre glass atrium overlooking the Potomac River.
Day 2: After a full American breakfast at the hotel we will meet our guide at the Capitol Visitor Center. This underground facility features an exhibition gallery, orientation theaters, a cafeteria, and gift shops.The Capitol is where the House and Senate meet and has housed Congress since 1800.We will enjoy lunch at the Visitor's Center cafeteria.After lunch, we will visit the United States Library of Congress before spending the afternoon at the Smithsonian. You will have the afternoon on your own to explore the museums on the National Mall. Whether you visit the National Museum of American History or the National Air & Space Museum you will surely relive a part of the past.We will meet again late afternoon to return to the hotel. This evening you may spend as you please. Take advantage of the several delicious restaurants steps from the hotel.We will offer an illuminated monuments tour this evening if you choose. (B,L)
Day 3: This morning we will eat a full breakfast at the hotel before traveling to Arlington National Cemetery where we will meet our guide (tram included).We will visit the final resting place of John F Kennedy as well as thousands of soldiers.We will also visit the Space Shuttle Challenger Astronaut's Memorial as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Solider. Our guide will also take us to the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Statue) before we have lunch at the Reagan Building. This building is Washington's newest conference and event center.After lunch, we will make a photo stop at the White House before arriving at the National World War II Memorial. This is Washington's newest memorial.Stops will also be made at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial as well as the Lincoln Memorial and Korean War Veterans Memorial. This evening dinner will be included at Phillips Restaurant. This 85 item buffet overlooks the Potomac River and has an endless buffet of fresh seafood and delicious land lover's delights. After our feast, we will return to our hotel from our action packed day.(B, L, D)
Day 4: After a restful sleep, enjoy a full breakfast in the hotel before departing for home. (B)
Prices:
$629 per person (double)
$949 per person (single)
$599 per person (triple)
$499 per person (child)
Includes:
Roundtrip Transportation, Tour Manager, 3 Nights at the Gaylord National Hotel, 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner and all Sightseeing
Attractions subject to change due to unforseen crowds and/or city restrictions.
