6 DAYS • 8 MEALS

Day One – Pennsylvania
Travel to Pennsylvania today as we begin our journey to Washington, DC. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with your new traveling companions. (Dinner)

Day Two – Travel to Washington, DC
Upon arrival in DC we visit the Washington National Cathedral. Neogothic in design, it is the sixth largest cathedral in the world and the second largest in the nation. You’ll see the beautiful Lewis and Clark stained glass windows as well as the Space Window which features a piece of the moon brought back by the Apollo 11 crew. You may also wish to visit Bishop’s Garden and Bethlehem Chapel. Later, we visit Arlington National Cemetery where we view the gravesites of John and Robert Kennedy as well as the eternal flame that burns in dedication to the memory of John F. Kennedy. Appreciate the military precision of the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns. (Breakfast)

Day Three – The U.S. Capitol Building
and the Smithsonian
We begin the day with a visit to the Capitol Visitor Center, which features an exhibition gallery and orientation theaters before embarking on a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol Building itself. The Senate and House of Representatives have met for more than two centuries and the Capitol is one of the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. Later, you may wish to visit the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum and research organization. Composed of 16 museums in Washington, DC, the Smithsonian’s exhibitions offer visitors a glimpse into its vast collection numbering over 142 million objects and includes the Air & Space Museum.

Later this evening, an incredible illumination tour of Washington, DC tops off this exciting day and showcases the memorials and monuments of our Nation’s Capital bathed in floodlights. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day Four – Mount Vernon
and Washington, DC City Tour
Exit the 21st century this morning as we visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. The Ford Orientation Center and the Donald W. Reynolds Museum offer visitors the chance to experience Washington’s life through movies and exhibitions. Explore his mansion filled with 18th-century treasures and stroll the gardens Washington himself designed. While on the grounds of this 45-acre estate, take in views of the Potomac River from the mansion’s piazza. Upon returning to DC we enjoy a panoramic tour of the mall area to see the many monuments and memorials dedicated to Washington, Lincoln and FDR as well as the Korean War, Vietnam and World War II. (Breakfast)

Day Five – The Laurel Highlands
Today we leave the hustle and bustle of Washington, DC, and head to the quiet beauty of the Laurel Highlands in southwestern Pennsylvania. We make a stop at the Flight 93 Memorial before taking the Lincoln Highway through the quaint town of Ligonier with its antique stores and specialty shops. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with your traveling companions. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day Six – Return Home
Traveling back home, we arrive in the early evening with wonderful memories of our journey. (Breakfast)