2-Day Tour to Washington DC from New York by Bus

Day 1 New York-Washington(226 miles)

Take bus to Wahsington DC where your Hop On Hop Off tour begins.

From monuments to museums, from history past to history in the making, our narrators will give you information on exhibits, architecture and the people who inspired it all. If you want to know about a special event or find a place to eat, just ask. Stop where you want, stay as long as you like, then re-board and ride to another historic site.

Washington, DC The capital of the United States of America sits on the scenic Potomac River. Monuments, museums, and Americana characterize this historic city, which is located in the District of Columbia between the states of Maryland and Virginia.

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  Arlington National Cemetery This military cemetery spans more than 600 acres in northern Virginia on the border with Washington, DC. It contains the graves of Presidents Taft and Kennedy as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
  Opening Hours: Oct - Mar 8:00am - 5:00pm, The guard is changed every hour on the hour Oct 1 through Mar 31., Apr - Sep 8:00am - 7:00pm, The guard is changed every half hour from April 1 through Sept 30.
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  Jefferson Memorial The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a memorial to the third president of the United States. The impressive building is neoclassical in design and has been standing since 1943. It sees more than two million visitors every year. It's only available during the Cherry Blossom time.
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  Korean War Veterans Memorial This memorial commemorates those who served for the United States in the Korean War. It is located south of the Reflecting Pool at the National Mall. The simple memorial is triangular in shape will a circle at the top.
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  Lincoln Memorial This iconic American monument honors the 16th president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln was president during the American Civil War, and is most famous for the Emancipation Proclamation that freed all of the slaves in the US.
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  National Air and Space Museum One of the Smithsonian Institute's museums in Washington, DC, the National Air and Space Museum chronicles the history of flight. From the Wright Brother to Buzz Aldrin, the exhibits at this museum explore all of humanity's air travels.
  Opening Hours: Open daily except December 25
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  National Gallery of Art The National Gallery of Art was established in 1937 and is still open to the public for no admission fee. It has one of the best art collections in the world, dating from the Middle Ages to the present.
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  National Museum of Natural History It's part of the Smithsonian Institution and is the worlds finest museum and research complex. The Museum is dedicated to stimulating curiosity, discovery, and learning about the natural world through its unmatched research, collections, exhibitions, and educational outreach programs.
  Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
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  US Capitol The famous United States Capitol is the meeting place of the US Congress, and has been for more than 200 years. The building is famous for its elaborate dome and intricately designed, detailed columns.
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  Vietnam Veterans Memorial This memorial in Washington, DC serves as a place to remember the American soldier who were lost or killed during the tumultuous Vietnam War. Originally controversial in design, the simple memorial has become a shrine for the American people.
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  Washington Monument This iconic obelisk is a memorial to the commander-in-chief of the American revolutionary army and eventual the first president of the United States of America, George Washington. The massive stone structure began construction in 1848.
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  White House The world-famous White House in Washington, DC is the official residence of the president of the United States and the place where most of the work is done. The facade of this neoclassical mansion is a global icon.

Standard Hotel: Overnight in a centrally located hotel in Washington DC (3 - 4 stars)

Day 2 Washington DC - New York(227 miles)

Guests will have some free time to explore DC at their own pace before we return to New York City.

Inclusions

• Round trip bus ticket provided (departure from Penn Station, Manhattan). Departure time is subject to reconfirmation based on availability.
• Sightseeing tour with unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off Stops. The bus will arrive at Union Station in DC where passenger can take the Hop-On Hop-Off tour (until 4:30pm).
• Overnight in a centrally located hotel in Washington DC (Hotel Rating is 3 - 4 stars)

Exclusions

• Tour Guide
• Prices do not include air travel, country entry or departure fees, airport porter fees, visas, phones, valet, all items of a personal nature and beverages and food unless otherwise stated.
• Tips are not included. We recommend for one to tip $10.00 per person per day to the Driver and Guide.

• Due to space limit your baggage allowance is 1 suitcase and 1 handbag.

Confirmation

• Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of booking by email. Within 72 hours of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email confirming the booking status. Please do not book any airline tickets until you receive the status of your booking.

Redemption

• You will receive an email (e-ticket) after your order was received. Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your e-ticket. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

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Booking changes
A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply.

Cancellations and Cancellation Fees
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. Time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to Taketours by email or through web mail at Contact Us.

Cancellation penalties per person as follows:(Notification day and departure day are not counted)

• Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days prior to departure will have 50% cancellation penalty.
• Full tour price will be charged for cancellations made 14 days or less. No refunds will be made on unused portions of a tour.
• Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
• There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above penalties.
• No refunds will be made on unused portions of a tour.
• EAST COAST TOURS INCLUDING AIR: No refund for any changes or cancellations made after booking the tour.
• WEST COAST CANCELLATION ON TOURS WITH AIR: A non refundable fee of $75.00 per person applies from time of booking for the air portion. The rest of cancellation policy remains as above.

Responsibility
We act as agent for all issued tickets or vouchers and all arrangements for transportation, conveyance or hotel accommodation and assumes no liability or responsibility for (1) any injuries, loss, damage, accidents (2) delay, irregularities or inconvenience by any defect in a vehicle (3) traffic conditions, access to sites, additional costs or other conditions beyond its control. We reserve the right to cancel or change any tours, schedules, or rates and to cancel or substitute routes and stops on any tour without prior notice & to substitute equipment as needed. We reserve the right to remove any passenger that is a disturbance or posses any threat to the smooth operation of a tour.

Tour Cancellation:
We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, Taketours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour.. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.

We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.