Washington, D.C. Cherry Blossoms
Our Nation’s Capital in Bloom
Overview
Sit back, relax and hit the open road as you head to our nation’s capital via motorcoach. Watch the scenery roll by at a leisurely pace to Washington, D.C., arriving to see spring in full swing and the city abloom with cherry blossoms and festivities. The famous trees, a gift from Japan in 1912, ignite the city with a sea of pale pink and white blossoms. A brunch cruise on the Potomac River is sure to impress with its views of these trees and several monuments.
You’ll also visit favorite sites in the area, including Mount Vernon, Arlington National Cemetery, National Mall Monuments, and the U.S. Capitol Building. See a performance at the historic Ford’s Theatre. Stops en route include the John & Annie Glenn Museum, Gettysburg National Military Park, and the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
- Cherry Blossom Cruise on the Potomac River
- Tour of National Mall Monuments
- Tour Mount Vernon, George Washington’s Estate
- See Arlington National Cemetery
- Free time to visit Smithsonian Museums
- Watch a performance at historical Ford’s Theatre
- Explore Gettysburg Battlefield Tour, Film, and Cyclorama
- Tour Eisenhower National Historic Site
- Visit Flight 93 National Memorial
- Visit John & Annie Glenn Museum
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Indianapolis
- Escorted
- 6 nights accommodations
- Breakfast daily
- 2 lunches, 2 dinners
- Sightseeing and admissions per itinerary
- Hotel baggage handling
NOTE:
This itinerary includes activities where moderate walking, possibly on uneven terrain, is required. Some of the most unique sightseeing can be restrictive to motorcoaches.
Itinerary
Wed, Mar 19: Depart Indianapolis via motorcoach. Stop at the John & Annie Glenn Museum, Astronaut and Senator John Glenn’s boyhood home, which has been moved back to Main Street in New Concord, Ohio. Learn about life during the Great Depression and the Home Front during WWII through a captivating living history presentation. Enjoy a group dinner before arriving in Cumberland, Maryland for the night. (Meal: Dinner)
Thu, Mar 20: Depart for Washington, D.C., arriving in time for lunch on your own. Meet your local guide for a tour around the National Mall, visiting the Lincoln, Vietnam Veterans, WWII and Korean War Veterans Memorials. If time permits, stop outside the White House for photos before checking in to your ideally located hotel for four nights. Dinner and evening are at leisure. (B)
Fri, Mar 21: Join your local guide and tour the Tidal Basin Monuments. Spend the afternoon at your leisure exploring the Smithsonian museums and galleries on the National Mall. This evening see a performance at the historical Ford’s Theatre, the site of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. (B)
Sat, Mar 22: Visit the U.S. Capitol Building before lunch at Gadsby’s Tavern in Old Town Alexandria, a historic landmark dating back to the 18th century. The tavern was frequented by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, James Madison, and James Monroe. Continue on to Mount Vernon, George Washington’s home on the Potomac River. Get a glimpse into plantation life in the 18th century by exploring the slave quarters and outbuildings, beautiful gardens, intriguing museum exhibits, and the impressive 21-room mansion. (B,L)
Sun, Mar 23: Today take a delightful cherry blossom brunch cruise along the Potomac River. Later visit Arlington National Cemetery and see the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and John F. Kennedy gravesite. This evening take an optional guided tour of the charming Georgetown neighborhood or enjoy free time to explore. (B,L)
Mon, Mar 24: Depart Washington D.C. for Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Visit the Eisenhower National Historic Site before heading to the Gettysburg Museum & Visitor’s Center to see the film A New Birth of Freedom and Cyclorama painting, a 1880s canvas that measures 377 feet in circumference and 42 feet high with a three-dimensional diorama foreground that depicts the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Take a Battlefield Tour of the historic landscape that looks very much like it did in 1863. Have dinner at the historic Farnsworth House Inn in Gettysburg before continuing to Bedford, Pennsylvania to check into your hotel for one night. (B,D)
Tue, Mar 25: Check out of the hotel and head to Indianapolis. Stop in western Pennsylvania at the Flight 93 National Memorial, which serves as a permanent memorial to the 40 heroes on United Flight 93 who courageously gave their lives thwarting a planned attack on the nation’s capital on September 11, 2001. Arrive home early evening. (B)
Hotel
Hampton Inn, Cumberland, Maryland. Perched on a hill with great views of Cumberland and the surrounding area Highlights: in-room coffee maker, mini refrigerator and microwave • complimentary high-speed Internet access • fitness center • indoor saline pool.
Hyatt House Washington, D.C / The Wharf. This property is the perfect homebase for exploring D.C., located only three blocks from the National Mall and with dazzling views of the Potomac River! Highlights: in-room coffee/tea maker, refrigerator, and microwave • complimentary high-speed Internet access • restaurant/bar • heated outdoor pool • 24-hour fitness center • laundry services.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Bedford, Pennsylvania. Surrounded by tranquil landscaping, the hotel is designed with all the comforts of home. Highlights: in-room coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator • complimentary high-speed Internet access • fitness center • indoor pool • hot tub.
PRICING
- Complete Package
- Double P/P – $2,199
- Triple – $1,999
- Single – $2,949
*Subject to change due to increase in fuel surcharge
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