2-Day Washington DC and Virginia Grand Tour

Day 1 Washington DC

Today, we will go on a guided tour of Washington DC, stopping at the U.S. Capitol Building, Smithsonian Museums, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial or Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean Memorial and Vietnam Memorial.

After that, we can also get a view from coach including these attractions: FBI Building, Federal Triangle, House and Senate Office Building, National Archives, Washington Monument, Grant Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, American Veterans Disabled for life Memorial, Lincoln's Cottage and Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

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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  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.
  Opening Hours: Mon - Sat, Closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, New Year (1/1) & President's Inauguration Day
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  Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial The memorial to the great Martin Luther King, Jr. on the southwest side of the National Mall was opened in 2011. It depicts Dr. King standing as a "stone of hope" carved from a "mountain of despair."
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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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  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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  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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  Smithsonian Institution Centered on the National Mall, the Smithsonian Institution is a series of museums dedicated to research and spreading knowledge. Some of the most notable Smithsonian museums are the National Air and Space Museum and the Museum of American History.
  Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 8:30am - 5:30pm
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  National Archives This building on the National Mall is the official headquarters and main facility of the National Archives and Records Administration. It contains the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
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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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  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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  Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Built over the course of 41 years, finally completed in 1961, this Roman Catholic basilica was designed in a a predominantly New-Byzantine style.
  Opening Hours: Apr 1 - Oct 31 7:00am - 7:00pm, Nov 1 - Mar 31 7:00am - 6:00pm

Standard Hotel: No accommodation

Day 2 Washington DC - Mount Vernon - Arlington National Cemetery - Washington DC(34 miles)

Today we will visit the former home of George Washington - Mount Vernon. We will stop at the Arlington National Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Estates and Gardens, Donald W. Reynolds Museum & Education Center, Christ Church, Iwo Jima Memorial. After that we will view from coach of Tidal Basin and Cherry Blossoms (when in bloom), Fort Washington, National Gallery of Art, Crystal City, Pentagon, Air Force Memorial. At around 6:30pm, we will return to the pickup point for drop off.

Mount Vernon, VA A census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. both public and private. It was the home of George Washington, the first president of the United States.

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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  Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial Also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial, this iconic pavillion was dedicated by Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954 in remembrance of members of the US Marine Corps who died in battle since the United States' founding in 1775.
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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.
  Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm, Sun 11:00am - 6:00pm
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  The Pentagon This building gets its name from the geometric shape that it resembles. It is the headquarters for the United States Department of Defense. Though it looks austere, it is nonetheless impressive given its immense size and design.
  Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm
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  US Air Force Memorial The Air Force Memorial in Arlington pays tribute to the veterans of that particular branch of the US military. Its three spires evoke the image of the contrails of fighter jets as they maneuver in the sky.
  Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 8:00am - 11:00pm

• Location: Washington, DC
• Address: 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 (Union Station - Washington, DC)
• Departure: 9:00am
• Return: 6:30pm

Inclusions

• Entrance fees for attractions listed above
• Taxes

Exclusions

• Meals and beverages
• Gratuities Optional
• Hotel Transfers are NOT Available

• Please note the stops listed in the itinerary are subject to change without prior notice.
• The drivers are licensed DC sightseeing guides, but they will not get off and accompany guests to each attraction, as they are responsible for the motor coach itself.
• Parking is available at Union Station for approximately $15.00-$18.00 (subject to change)

Redemption

• You will receive an confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order was received. Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Email (e-ticket). When you reserve your attractions and services you will be asked to print e-tickets to present when you arrive at your destination. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.

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