Washington D.C. and Williamsburg featuring the National WWII Memorial
2009
Departure Dates
April 3*
May 15
June 29**
September 18, 25
October 2, 9
Day One
• Arrive in Washington, DC with included transfers to your hotel
• Meet your Tour Manager and fellow travelers at 6 p.m. for our welcome
dinner
Day Two
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Guided tour of Washington, DC including the new Capitol Visitor Center
• National WW II Memorial
• Visit the Newseum, Washington’s museum of news
Day Three
• Tour of Arlington National Cemetery, John F. Kennedy Memorial, The
Smithsonian including American Indian Museum and Air & Space Museum
Day Four
• Free day to explore on your own with complimenty coach shuttle
• Monuments Illumination Tour
• Dinner
Day Five
• Mount Vernon
• Jamestown Settlement
• Visit Powhatan Village
• Dinner
Day Six
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Explore Williamsburg
• Traditional Colonial tavern dinner
Day Seven
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Group transfer to Washington, DC, Reagan National Airport for flights
after 2 p.m.
*****All itineraries are subject to change without notice.
7
Days
• 7 Meals
Set out on the perfect American journey. Trace the steps from
our early colonial history to the historic and current inner
workings of our nation’s capital.
Washington, DC - America’s Capital City
History in the making, famous monuments and memorials and
world-renowned institutions make Washington, DC a vibrant,
bustling city at every turn. On a panoramic tour of our nation’s
capital you’ll see the Capitol Building where Congress
meets to create new legislation along with the Washington
Monument, one of the city’s most prominent structures.
View the nation’s memorials to Presidents Lincoln and
Jefferson, great men who shaped our history, as well as the
Korean War, Vietnam Veterans, Iwo Jima and FDR memorials.
Also scheduled is the National WW II Memorial, honoring all
of the military veterans who bravely fought against tyranny
and oppression. Your Washington, DC tour also includes Arlington
National Cemetery with its Tomb of the Unknowns and famous “Changing
of the Guard” ceremony. The John F. Kennedy Memorial
and Women in Military Service Memorial are featured as well.
In addition, we’ll take time to explore the world-renowned
Smithsonian, the world’s largest museum complex and
research organization. Some of the more famous exhibitions
include the fabled Hope Diamond, gowns of the First Ladies,
Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis and the command module
from Apollo 11. One evening, you’ll join your fellow
traveling companions for an Illumination tour of our capital
city, showcasing the memorials and monuments brightly lit
against the night sky.
Get the Scoop at the Newseum
Newly opened, the Newseum is Washington’s interactive
museum of news. It chronicles the people and stories which
have shaped history from its Great Hall of News to its interactive
Newsroom.
Capitol Visitor Center
Set to open in December 2008, the new Capitol Visitor Center
will provide visitors with a variety of amenities including
an exhibition gallery, orientation theaters and a 550-seat
cafeteria. An extension of the Capitol itself, the Visitor
Center welcomes you to the seat of American Government in
a facility neatly hidden underground next to the Capitol
itself.
Mount Vernon and Jamestown Settlement –
The Early Years
Escape the 21st century today as we visit George Washington’s
Mount Vernon estate. The new Ford Orientation Center and
the Donald W. Reynolds Museum offers visitors the chance
to experience Washington’s life through movies and
exhibitions. Explore his mansion filled with 18th-century
treasures and stroll the gardens of this 45-acre estate and
take in the views of the Potomac River from the mansion’s
piazza.
Then, travel south for a historic perspective on Jamestown,
site of America’s first permanent English settlement
which celebrated it’s 400th anniversary in 2007. Through
faithful re-enactments and re-created sites, you can board
replicas of the ships that sailed from England to Virginia
in 1607 and explore the colonists’ fortifications and
homes. Have a “hands on”
experience at grinding corn and other activities as you explore
the world of Indian Princess Pocahontas at the Powhatan Indian
Village.
Colonial Williamsburg Comes to Life
Learn about our country’s early years and the spirit
of the patriots who instilled us with freedom and democracy.
The largest living history museum in the country and one
of America’s most popular attractions, Williamsburg
is a must for every history buff. Go back in time more than
200 years. You’ll have an opportunity to visit more
than 88 buildings that have been restored or reconstructed
to their original state, re-creating an authentic atmosphere
of colonial life. Take in the sights and sounds as costumed
historical interpreters enact the daily lives of colonists
from a bygone era. Explore this fascinating district. Be
sure to stop by the Governor’s Palace, Capitol Building
and Bassett Hall. And don’t miss the shops where old-world
craftsmanship takes center stage.
A Monumental Experience!
Get an up close and personal understanding of American history.
Join us for this amazing journey!
