Day 1 - Arrive Washington, D.C.
Arrive in Washington, D.C. and transfer on your own to the hotel. The tour escort will be available in the hotel lobby to assist with check-in and answer questions from 12 noon - 6 p.m. today. After check-in, the remainder of the day is free for you to relax. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to the nearest Metro, which is two miles away.
Accommodation: Marriott Fairview Park - 6 nights

Day 2 - Arlington National Cemetery and National Air & Space Museum
A visit to Arlington National Cemetery is followed by a stop at the Capitol Visitor Center with a photo opportunity of the United States Capitol, and a visit to the Library of Congress. Next, visit the National Air & Space Museum before dinner at “Sequoia” restaurant, a 2-story glass fronted restaurant with views of the Potomac followed by a walk through the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Day 3 - White House Visitor’s Center, National Cathedral & Illuminated Monuments
Visit the White House Visitor’s Center followed by a photo stop at the White House. Drive along Embassy Row, and tour Washington National Cathedral (pending availability). This afternoon tour the National Museum of American History, the National Archives (pending availability), and the National Portrait Gallery. Dinner is included at “America” restaurant followed by a driving tour of the city’s illuminated monuments, including a stop at the Air Force Memorial.

Day 4 - Cherry Blossom Parade & Memorials Tour
After breakfast, enjoy your reserved grandstand seats at the annual Cherry Blossom Parade! The Cherry Blossom Festival marks the celebration of the original gift of 3,000 cherry trees by the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington, D.C. in 1912. The celebration includes a massive parade, which navigates down Constitution Avenue from 7th Street towards the Tidal basin. Along the parade are several free concerts on the mall, lantern lighting, dances and races. Afterwards visit Newseum and continue your tour of Washington, D.C. with stops at The National World War II Memorial, The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Lincoln Memorial, The Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the September 11, 2001 Memorial at the Pentagon. Explore Georgetown on your own before returning to the hotel this evening.

Day 5 - Mount Vernon Tour & Alexandria
This morning tour the National Museum of the Marine Corps at Quantico and enjoy lunch at the Mount Vernon Inn. Visit the estate of George Washington and feel the presence of history as you are guided through the first president’s home. Tour Gunston Hall, home of George Mason and author of the Bill of Rights. Later this afternoon drive through Old Town Alexandria for a brief orientation tour followed by free time to explore and dine on your own before returning to the hotel in the evening.

Day 6 - Free Day in Washington, D.C
Enjoy a free day in Washington, D.C. with an included Metro pass. Your tour escort will assist with any questions you may have, before dropping you at the National Mall. Spend the day at your choice of area museums, including the Smithsonian, Phillips Collection, National Museum of Women in the Arts, or Hillwood Museum and Gardens (admission fees not included). At the end of the day you will meet the motor coach at the National Museum of Natural History Mall entrance and transfer back to the hotel to freshen up before a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 7 - Depart Washington, D.C.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport on your own for your flight home. Your tour escort will be available today at the hotel to assist with any check-out needs.