A Day Trip to Our Nation’s Capital – 1 Day
A one-day trip, starting with a half-day drive to DC with no overnights
Program Summary
You’ll visit Washington, DC, the capital of the United States of America and home to our President, our Congress and our Supreme Court. From the White House to Capitol Hill, you can visit the three branches of our government that maintain the balance of power set forth in our Constitution. The city also has an unparalleled collection of public museums and the lion’s share of the nation’s most treasured monuments and memorials. The vistas on the National Mall between the Capitol, Washington Monument, White House, and Lincoln Memorial are famous throughout the world as icons of our great nation.
Program Highlights & Inclusions
- Professional ETA Tour Manager with your group throughout the tour
- Transportation throughout your tour
- Photo stop outside the White House
- Tour of the memorials including the World War II, Vietnam War
- Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and the Korean War Memorial
- Tour at the Capitol Building
Daily Itinerary
You’ll visit Washington, DC, the capital of the United States of America and home to our President, our Congress and our Supreme Court. From the White House to Capitol Hill, you can visit the three branches of our government that maintain the balance of power set forth in our Constitution. The city also has an unparalleled collection of public museums and the lion’s share of the nation’s most treasured monuments and memorials. The vistas on the National Mall between the Capitol, Washington Monument, White House, and Lincoln Memorial are famous throughout the world as icons of our great nation.
Upon arrival in D.C., you’ll meet your Tour Manager and head to the most recognizable house in the world, the White House. The White House is the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States, and it was first occupied by John Adams in 1800. You’ll have a chance to see the North Front of the White House from Lafayette Park where you can take photos and enjoy the view.
Next, you’ll take a guided tour of the Memorials including visits to the World War II Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and the Korean War Memorial.
After lunch, you’ll visit the National Air & Space Museum, the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. The exhibits in the museum house artifacts including airplanes, spacecraft, missiles, rockets, engines, propellers, models, uniforms, instruments, and flight equipment.
Your final stop of the day will be a visit to the Capitol Building. Here you will see the visitors center and exhibits about the legislative branch of our government. You’ll then see a short film about the Capitol before taking a guided tour into the rotunda. Your day comes to a close as you begin your return trip home.
