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
Arriving in Washington, DC, we begin our tour at Arlington National Cemetery. 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 – National WW II Memorial
and The Smithsonian
We begin the day with a visit to the new Capitol Visitor Center, which features an exhibition gallery and orientation theaters and is an extension of the Capitol itself. We’ll then stop at the FDR Memorial before stopping at the first memorial dedicated to all that served during World War II, the National WW II Memorial. The memorial honors all military veterans of the war, the citizens on the home front, the nation at large, and the high moral purpose and idealism that motivated the nation’s call to arms. We’ll also see the Vietnam Wall, Korean War and Lincoln Memorials. 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.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day Four – Mount Vernon
and National Museum of the Marine Corps
Exit the 21st century this morning as we visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. The new 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 the views of the Potomac River from the mansion’s piazza. We’ll then visit the newly-opened National Museum of the Marine Corps, a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines at Quantico, Virginia. With world-class interactive exhibits, the museum will immerse you in the sights and sounds of Marines in action. 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)

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 travel 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)