Spotlight on Washington, D.C.

Explore America’s heritage and history during your stay in the capital city of the United States – Washington, D.C.
Hotel Name: Royal Sonesta Dupont Circle

Your day begins at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center with a guided tour of this historic and storied building. Discover the celebrated history of America’s capital on a city tour. Take in views of the White House, National Mall and other monuments and museums. Pause to reflect at the poignant World War II Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.

Breakfast Included
Dinner Included

Admittance: U.S. Capitol Building Tour
Set on top of Capitol Hill and the eastern end of the National Mall, this building is home to the U.S. Congress. First used in November of 1800, the Capitol Building is a symbol of American democracy. Designed by a Scottish-trained physician living in the British West Indies, the building is made up of two rectangular parts with a centralized dome.

Tour the Washington National Cathedral, which hosted state funerals, Presidential inaugural masses, and MLK’s last sermon. Decide how you want to see more of D.C. today – it’s your choice! Join a walking tour retracing the plots and events leading to the Lincoln Assassination -OR- explore the life of espionage with a visit to the International Spy Museum. This evening after an included dinner, enjoy an illuminated twilight tour of the Jefferson, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Lincoln Memorials before returning to the hotel.

Breakfast Included
Dinner Included

Visit Area: World War II Memorial
The National WW II Memorial is dedicated to the 16 million who served in the armed forces, the 400,000 who perished and all those who supported the war effort on the home front. Dedicated in 2004 and designed by architect Friedrich St Florian, the memorial sits in a place of honor on the National Mall. It was the culmination of an 11-year effort, mainly funded with private contributions.

Visit Arlington National Cemetery for a narrated tour that takes you to the Tomb of the Unknowns and the Kennedy gravesites. Head to Old Town Alexandria, nestled along the Potomac, and enjoy time to stroll the cobblestone streets on your own during a break for lunch. Continue to Mount Vernon, the beloved home of George Washington. After a limited tour of the home, spend time wandering through the gardens and grounds before visiting the tomb of General Washington and his wife, Martha. This evening is yours to explore the district’s culinary scene.

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Visit Area: Washington National Cathedral
Since the moment workmen laid the cornerstone in 1907, the Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul has been America's national worship site for people of all faiths. The church atop Mount Saint Alban overlooking the city has played host to the state funerals of Presidents Dwight D Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan. As well as being the place from which the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached his last Sunday sermon in 1968.

Spend time in the White House Visitor Center and see artifacts from the White House collection. Then, uncover some of the treasures of the Smithsonian Institution with free time to visit any of the more than 10 museums surrounding the National Mall. This afternoon you can choose to live like a local and take the metro with your Tour Manager to return to the hotel. Gather in the evening for a farewell dinner commemorating the end of your historical journey.

Breakfast Included
Dinner Included

Admittance: Choice on Tour: International Spy Museum or Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour
After your tour of the Washington National Cathedral, you will choose how you want to see more of D.C. this day. You might choose to join a walking tour retracing the plots and events leading to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. During this 1-mile walk, learn about the sites where these connected attacks against the government played out. Or, you could decide to visit the International Spy Museum, which sheds light on the secret world of espionage and intelligence. The museum’s exhibits and experiences take you undercover. NEO DAY #3 - International Spy Museum Activity Level: 1 This is a self-guided tour where travelers have time to explore the museum at their own pace. NEO DAY # 3 - Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour Activity Level: 2 Walking tour which is 1 mile in length.

Your tour comes to a close in Washington, D.C. this morning.

Breakfast Included

Visit Area: Arlington National Cemetery
With it's status as the Nation's Capital, Washington, D.C. sits along the Potomac River on land donated by the states of Virginia and Maryland. Home to all three branches of government, DC also has numerous museums, Arlington Cemetery and The National Mall. An open-air park between the Jefferson Memorial and the Capital Building, the Mall is dotted with memorials such as the WWII and Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.