Washington, D.C. Explorer
History, Monuments & Museums Galore!
Enjoy 3, 4 or 5 nights in the nation's capital, Washington, D.C.! An included evening tour ensures you'll see the famous monuments lit up in all their glory. With plenty of free time, you'll be able to explore all the diverse neighborhoods of this buzzing metropolis.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Washington, D.C. (DCA)
- 3 nights in Washington, D.C. at The Ven at Embassy Row, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- Monuments by Moonlight evening tour*
*Tour may be confirmed for a different day within the itinerary than listed. In the unlikely event that this tour is not available during your stay, you will be refunded for it.
Great Ways to Explore
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Stroll along the National Mall and marvel at the colossal Lincoln Memorial.
Sample cuisines from all over the world in the trendy Adams Morgan neighborhood.
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Relax at a cafe in beautiful Georgetown.
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Snap a selfie in front of the White House.
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Traverse the city like a local on the D.C. metro system.
Spend 3 nights taking in all that Washington, D.C. has to offer! Snap photos at the Washington Monument, the White House and the Jefferson Memorial. Explore science, history and art museums to your heart's content; the city is home to tons of them. Experience the nightlife in Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan, take a leisurely stroll through beautiful Georgetown, and cross the Potomac to check out nearby Arlington. From Ethiopian, to Vietnamese, to the famous half-smoke at Ben's Chili Bowl on U-Street, you definitely won't go hungry! D.C. offers just about every type of cuisine you can imagine.
Whether it's history and architecture, science and politics, or music and food that peak your interest, D.C.'s got it all!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Washington, D.C. (DCA)
- 3 nights in Washington, D.C. at The Ven at Embassy Row, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- Monuments by Moonlight evening tour*
*Tour may be confirmed for a different day within the itinerary than listed. In the unlikely event that this tour is not available during your stay, you will be refunded for it.
-
Stroll along the National Mall and marvel at the colossal Lincoln Memorial.
Sample cuisines from all over the world in the trendy Adams Morgan neighborhood.
-
Relax at a cafe in beautiful Georgetown.
-
Snap a selfie in front of the White House.
-
Traverse the city like a local on the D.C. metro system.
Spend 3 nights taking in all that Washington, D.C. has to offer! Snap photos at the Washington Monument, the White House and the Jefferson Memorial. Explore science, history and art museums to your heart's content; the city is home to tons of them. Experience the nightlife in Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan, take a leisurely stroll through beautiful Georgetown, and cross the Potomac to check out nearby Arlington. From Ethiopian, to Vietnamese, to the famous half-smoke at Ben's Chili Bowl on U-Street, you definitely won't go hungry! D.C. offers just about every type of cuisine you can imagine.
Whether it's history and architecture, science and politics, or music and food that peak your interest, D.C.'s got it all!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Washington, D.C.
Touch down in the nation's capital and make your way to your hotel to check in and get settled.Â
Tonight, celebrate your first night in D.C. with a delicious dinner - the city has no shortage of amazing restaurants and you can find any type of cuisine imaginable!Â
A Tip For Your Trip: The D.C. metro system is easy to use and the best way to get around the city quickly and efficiently.
The Ven at Embassy Row welcomes you to Washington DC's buzzworthy Dupont Circle neighborhood! Take in the hip culture and urban offerings of this boutique hotel while you become acquainted with the nation's capital. Grab a specialty coffee and delicious pastry at the Coffee Shop to start your day, then wind down in the evening with a cocktail and bite to eat at Station Kitchen & Cocktails. The hotel features a seasonal rooftop lounge and pool and a laid-back ambiance that will make your stay unforgettable.Â
Day 2. Washington, D.C.
Spend today in the heart of D.C., exploring the area around the National Mall. There are more museums than you could ever visit in one trip, so be sure to make a plan ahead of time and visit those you're most interested in. Some of the most popular choices include the National Museum of Natural History, the National Gallery of Art, the National Air and Space Museum and the Museum of American History.
This evening, enjoy a guided tour to see some of the capital's most famous monuments illuminated in all their glory. Don't forget your camera!
Monuments by Moonlight
When the sun goes down, Washington turns into a different city, and Old Town Trolley Tours knows just the right way to show off the Capitol City at night! Professional tour guides will take you right to some of the city's most popular monuments and let you see the city in a different light. Along the way, you'll be transported back in time as you ride along the same streets the presidents have traveled and hear historical tales and anecdotes about the city's fascinating history, such as The Curse of the Hope Diamond and its legacy of death and despair and the Medal of Honor winner who donated his amputated leg to a museum and often visited it!  Â
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*See the city's most popular monuments in a different light.
*Stops at the World War II Memorial, FDR, Lincoln, Vietnam Veterans, Korean War and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorials.
*Hear historical tales and anecdotes.
Day 3. Washington, D.C.
Today, return to the Mall area and take a long walk from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial and around the Tidal Basin. Spend time visiting the Jefferson Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial ("The Wall"), the FDR Memorial and more. If you happen to be visiting in late March/early April, you won't want to miss the stunning cherry blossoms in this area. 3,000 cherry blossom trees were gifted to Washington, D.C. in 1912 from the mayor of Tokyo. The city celebrates them each year with a 3-week festival.
Tonight, why not catch a live jazz show on U Street?
Day 4. Depart Washington, D.C.
Say goodbye to the capital city as you make your way to the airport for your flight home.