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Washington, D.C. Blossoms Featuring a Single-Hotel Stay - Mt Jefferson Memorial and Cherry Trees GOOD TIMES TRAVEL WASHINGTON, D.C. BLOSSOMS FEATURING A SINGLE-HOTEL STAY - MT. VERNON - ARLINGTON CEMETERY - SMITHSONIAN - LOCAL GUIDES MARCH 31–APRIL 5, 2022 ~ 6 DAY TOUR TOUR HIGHLIGHTS w Enjoy a five-night, single-hotel stay while exploring Washington, D.C. when the cherry blossom trees are most likely in bloom w See the most famous sites in D.C. with a local guide including the White House, Embassy Row, Arlington National Cemetery, and many MagnoliaU.S. Capitol Gardens Mount Vernon of the memorials including Lincoln, Vietnam, FDR, Eisenhower, Jefferson, MLK, World War II, Korean War, “Iwo Jima” and more w Tour the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress, Ford’s Theatre, National Archives, the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, the Washington National Cathedral and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington Monument & Cherry Trees w Tour George Washington’s Mount Vernon Washington National Cathedral estate, Christ Church (where George Wash- ington and Robert E. Lee prayed), and tour ITINERARY Old Town Alexandria with a local guide This incredible tour of Washington, D.C. features a single-hotel stay and showcases our nation’s capital w Visit the Smithsonian including the National when the iconic cherry blossom trees are most likely in bloom. Our nation’s history comes alive through Museum of African American History & Cul- its most iconic sites and monuments and in-depth commentary provided by local guides. From the monu- ture and the Air & Space Museum at Dulles ments along the National Mall, Arlington National Cemetery and the U.S. Capitol to the Washington National Cathedral, Ford’s Theatre, Mt. Vernon, the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian, this is a TOUR INCLUSIONS comprehensive exploration of our nation’s capital at the most delightful time of year. w 5 Nights deluxe hotel accommodations DAY 1 – ARRIVE IN VIRGINIA w 9 Meals – 4 dinners, 5 breakfasts Optional transfers from home or one of our departure points will have us at LAX for our scheduled w Services of a professional tour director non-stop flight to Washington-Dulles International Airport. Those passengers not taking advantage w Comprehensive sightseeing with local guides of the optional group air, should arrive at the Washington-Dulles International Airport by 430 p.m. if w Admissions per itinerary they want to be included on the complimentary transfer from the airport to the hotel. Upon arrival, we’ll w Transportation aboard a deluxe motorcoach board a deluxe motorcoach and enjoy an included dinner with choice of entrée at a locals’ favorite. This evening we’ll begin a five-night, single-hotel stay at a deluxe hotel conveniently located in w Airport-hotel transfers (with purchase of group air) Arlington, Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. (Dinner) TOUR PRICES DAY 2 – WASHINGTON, D.C. Double Occupancy: $1,999 per person Following an included breakfast, we’ll be joined by a local guide for a full day of sightseeing in our Single Occupancy (no roommate): Add $500 nation’s capital (note that extensive walking is required at some sites and entrance to any site is sub- Deposit: $250 per person ject to availability and security). On Capitol Hill we’ll explore the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and Roundtrip group airfare from $495 per person take a docent-guided tour of the United States Capitol. We continue to the Library of Congress’ Good Times Travel w www.goodtimestravel.comFresno’s Blossom w (714) 848-1255Trail w 17132 Magnolia St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708-3348 RESERVATIONS ITINERARY CONTINUED... Thomas Jefferson Building with perhaps the most striking interior of any building in Washington. Back onboard the motorcoach we’ll drive up Embassy Row and see the large mansions that now house international embassies but were originally built by the socially elite after the Civil War. A www.goodtimestravel.com docent-guided tour of the Washington National Cathedral will showcase this 14th century-style (714) 848-1255 Gothic wonder. The sixth largest church in the world, it stands taller than the Washington Monu- ment on 57 acres overlooking Washington, D.C. At the National Archives we’ll see our nation’s 17132 Magnolia St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708 most precious documents including the original , Declaration of Independence, and Bill California Seller of Travel License #: 2018390-40 of Rights. Visit the Thomas Jefferson Memorialto admire the 19-foot statue and the stunning view of Washington, D.C. across the Tidal Basin. Following an included dinner at a locals’ favorite, we’ll ACCOMMODATIONS take a guided walk through the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. We continue to the w Nights 1-5 Courtyard by Marriott Arlington/ World War II Memorial, one of newest memorials on the National Mall. (Breakfast, Dinner) Crystal City DAY 3 – ARLINGTON & ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA Arlington, VA Following an included breakfast, we’ll visit Arlington National Cemetery, America’s shrine to valor and sacrifice. On a narrated tram tour we’ll make stops to pay our respects at the final resting place EPARTURE NFORMATION D I of President John F. Kennedy and see the changing of the guards at The Tomb of the Unknown Optional roundtrip LAX transfers are available Soldier. We continue past the Air Force Memorial enroute to Alexandria, Virginia where we’ll from the following departure points for $89 p.p.: enjoy time at leisure for lunch and browsing in Old Town Alexandria. This afternoon we’ll visit Christ Church, the English country-style church built where both George Washington and Robert w Fountain Valley - Good Times Travel office E. Lee prayed. We’ll be joined by a local guide for a tour of Old Town Alexandria – once a thriving w Laguna Hills Mall seaport for the young American nation, today it is a charming historic city with a small-town feel. w Long Beach This evening, we’ll view the stunning U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima). (Breakfast) w Seal Beach Leisure World DAY 4 – WASHINGTON, D.C. TOUR PACE & ACTIVITY LEVEL After an included breakfast, we’ll be joined by a local guide and drive past the Pentagon enroute to Ford’s Theatre, restored as it was the night John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln. We TOUR ACTIVITY PACE LEVEL continue to the National Mall and admire the new Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial – all very Visit our website for further explanation of what different in their design yet strikingly similar in their ability to emotionally move you. Enjoy the af- each of these designations means to assist you in ternoon at leisure to visit the Smithsonian museums of your choice (with no admission required). At determining which tour is right for you based on the National Air & Space Museum, see the plane flown by the Wright brothers and the Apollo 11 your physical abilities and the pacing you prefer. command module. See the Hope Diamond at the National Museum of Natural History. See the PAYMENT INFORMATION actual flag that inspired the Star-Spangled Banner at the National Museum of American History. Other museums within walking distance (some requiring a fee) include the National Portrait Gal- w Deposit due at time of reservation lery, U.S. Botanic Garden, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of the American Indian, National Museum of African Art, Newseum, International Spy Museum, Museum of the Bible, w Final payment due 90 days prior to departure the Holocaust Museum and more. This evening we pass the Watergate Building enroute to an w All payments to be sent to the address above included dinner at a locals’ favorite. (Breakfast, Dinner) CANCELLATION/TRAVEL PROTECTION DAY 5 – WASHINGTON, D.C., MOUNT VERNON Following an included breakfast, we’ll walk through Lafayette Square to the north side of the White A travel protection policy (which includes can- House for the best view of “The People’s House” at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. We continue to the cellation insurance) through a third party is avail- Tidal Basin to admire the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and the Franklin Delano Roosevelt able and it’s highly recommended that you pur- Memorial. This time of year the 3,000 cherry trees along the Tidal Basin are most likely in bloom. chase this at the same time you make your initial We continue to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing for a behind-the-scenes tour to see millions tour payment. Regardless of the reason, cancella- of dollars being printed as you walk along the gallery overlooking the production floor. This after- tions/credits/transfers of confirmed bookings re- noon we follow the Potomac River to George Washington’s Mount Vernon which sits on a grassy, quire us to retain an administrative fee (ranging shaded slope overlooking the Potomac River. Enjoy time to tour Washington’s mansion, intriguing from $25-$200 depending on the date of can- museum galleries and 50 acres of gardens and grounds which include the tombs of George and Mar- cellation) in addition to all non-recoverable or tha Washington. Enjoy an included dinner at a locals’ favorite. (Breakfast, Dinner) non-transferable fees made to our tour suppliers on your behalf. Those who have purchased travel DAY 6 – MOUNT VERNON, JOURNEY HOME protection and must cancel for a covered reason, After an included breakfast, we’ll return to the National Mall and visit the National Museum of will be reimbursed by the travel protection com- African American History & Culture. The newest museum of the Smithsonian, this architectural pany the balance of any non-refunded monies masterpiece showcases powerful moments in African American history, culture, and community.
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