Washington DC History Tour
5 Days / 4 Nights Per Person
Why Book with us?
- We are Irish owned & operated and have been in business since 2003
- All of our team are experienced and have a professional approach
- We operate a 24-hour emergency service
- GTI Travel only uses professional guides
- Licensed by the Commission for Aviation Regulation, TA 0533
Minimum Deposit of 300 Required
Washington DC History School Tour - National Museum of American History, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington Cemetery and much more..
Start your Washington DC History School Tour with a visit to the National Museum of American History, which houses over three million artefacts telling the story of the nation’s complex past. You will also have the chance to explore further sites within The Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum, education and research complex. The following day, deepen your understanding of American history with a trip to the White House Visitors Centre, followed by the poignant Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Later, pay tribute at the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial and the Franklin D Roosevelt Memorial, each providing a lasting insight into the lives and achievements of America’s great leaders.
The itinerary continues with a choice between the interactive Newseum, focused on free expression and the First Amendment, or the fascinating International Spy Museum, which uncovers the hidden world of espionage. Afterwards, step inside the National Archives Building, where vital historical documents such as the US Constitution are preserved, before visiting the National Mall, Washington Monument, Holocaust Memorial and Capitol Hill. On your final day, reflect at Arlington National Cemetery before a guided tour of The Pentagon, headquarters of the US Department of Defence. Your tour concludes with shopping and dining at the Fashion Centre Pentagon City ahead of your overnight flight home.
Departures from:
Our Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Flight
Board your flight to Washington.
Meet your coach and transfer to your accommodation.
Check in to your accommodation for overnight stay.
Day 2: National Museum of American History & Smithsonian Institution
Breakfast at your hotel before visiting the National Museum of American History which presents America’s history in all of its complexity with more than three million artefacts.
Visit more of The Smithsonian Institution facilities – the world’s largest museum, education & research complex!
Return to your accommodation for overnight stay.
Day 3: White House Visitors Centre, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial & Reflecting Pool, Jefferson Memorial & Franklin D Roosevelt Memorial
Breakfast at your hotel then visit the White House Visitors Centre followed by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Visit the Lincoln Memorial & Reflecting Pool then Jefferson Memorial and Franklin D Roosevelt Memorial.
Return to your accommodation for overnight stay.
Day 4: Newseum or International Spy Museum, National Archives Building, National Mall, George Washington Monument, Holocaust Memorial & Capitol Hill
Breakfast at your hotel, visit Newseum an interactive museum promoting free expression & the First Amendment or the fascinating International Spy Museum.
Explore the National Archives Building which holds important US historical documents then see National Mall, George Washington Monument & Holocaust Memorial & Capitol Hill.
Return to your accommodation for overnight stay.
Day 5: Arlington National Cemetery, The Pentagon, Fashion Centre Pentagon City & Flight home
Breakfast & check out of your hotel then visit Arlington National Cemetery then The Pentagon – HQ of the United States Department of Defence.
Enjoy a visit to Fashion Centre Pentagon City – the largest enclosed shopping mall in Arlington housing 170 retailers & restaurants.
Transfer to airport for your flight home. Flight will arrive on the morning of Day 6
Optional Extras
For information on optional extras, including additional excursions and evening activities, please contact info@gtitravel.ie
- Tailor-made itineraries to suit all budgets
- Fully inclusive packages include:
- Flights
- Pre-inspected & approved accommodation
- Coach & friendly, knowledgeable drivers
- Insurance
- Meals
- Professional guides
- Excursions
- Single rooms free of charge for all group leaders
- Free places & early booking bonuses
- Meeting with Group Leader
- Assistance at Dublin Airport
- 24-hour emergency service
- Peace of mind … GTI is fully licensed and bonded in accordance with the Commission of Aviation Regulation (T.A. 0533)
Please note all balances are due
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