Washington, D.C. Explorer

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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...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 6 days!
    • Monuments by Moonlight

What's this trip about?

    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! 

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityWashington, D.C.
End CityWashington, D.C.

Destinations

Trip includes

    • 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.

Itinerary

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. 

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! 

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 inc...

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 happe...

Day 4 Depart Washington, D.C.

Say goodbye to the capital city as you make your way to the airport for your flight home.

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Price From $862
Price per day$216
Last Updated: 4/18/2024

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