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  • View of the Washington Monument in the springtime


One of the most iconic stops along the east coast of the United States, Washington D.C will lead you into the heart of American politics. A sense of regality will set in as you step foot in the White House, preparing your best talking points as you move to the U.S Capitol. Walk the grounds of the National Mall, whose vast stretches of green encompass the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument for the full historic experience.

You could spend days wandering the halls of Washington’s many museums at the Smithsonian Institution, also known as the world’s largest museum complex. Culture meets education in a vast array of collections, where you can learn about African-American History, Air and Space, Natural History, and more.

Avoid museum fatigue by fueling up in Penn Quarter or neighbouring Chinatown, both areas bustling with delicious eats only a few steps away from Washington’s main attractions. Don’t let the city’s political reputation fool you; bustling nightlife awaits you on 14th Street NW in friendly bars, pubs, and eateries located in historic buildings and lives music and dancing can be found on lively U Street.

 

Washington, United States

  • American Heritage: New York City, Washington, Savannah & More

    FIRST-CLASS | SELF DRIVE: An amazing two-week trip that starts with the exhilarating pace of New York and ends with a little art deco and the gorgeous white sandy beaches of Miami. Washington provides truly capital moments while Orlando offers fun and entertainment galore. For stunning scenery, there’s Shenandoah National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Great Smoky Mountains, and plenty of history can be discovered in Charleston, Savannah, and St. Augustine.
    Duration:
    16 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 4,320
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
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  • American Historic Highways: New York City, Cape Cod, Montreal, Washington & More

    FIRST-CLASS | SELF DRIVE: Your journey opens with New York, New England, and New France (that’s Canada’s Québec City and Montréal, of course) but also visits Gettysburg, Washington, and Philadelphia, all deeply rooted in history. Ottawa, Toronto, and the Niagara peninsula, all in a region once called Upper Canada, are prominent features as well before you return to the Big Apple. A trip not just for history buffs, but offering captivating scenery, excellent culinary opportunities, and entertainment.
    Duration:
    15 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 4,688
    Trip Type:
    Family Vacations, Multi Country Vacation Ideas, Self-Drives
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  • Civil War Battlegrounds

    MODERATE | SELF-DRIVE: Manassas, Fredericksburg, Richmond, and Gettysburg are famous names known to every Civil War buff. While visiting these battlefields offers an intimate view into dramatic historic events, the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park provides the spectacular scenery to make this a most enjoyable trip. Start and end this trip soaking up the special atmosphere of Washington. D.C.
    Duration:
    6 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 1,748
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
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  • Colonial America

    FIRST-CLASS | SELF DRIVE: The Lincoln Memorial, Gettysburg, Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Philadelphia conjure up much of the colonial history you encounter on this trip while excellent museums await your visit to fill in or add to your knowledge of events and places. Magnificent scenery come courtesy of Shenandoah National Park, the Skyline Drive, one of America's most scenic routes, and the Eastern Shore, the longest stretch of wild coastline remaining on the entire East Coast. Of course, there’s also Chesapeake Bay blue crab and Philly cheesesteak.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 2,794
    Trip Type:
    Family Vacations, Self-Drives
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  • Washington Highlights

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR MADE: The White House and Capitol Hill, connected by famous Pennsylvania Avenue, are worth a visit on their own, but Washington offers many more historic sites and some of the finest museums in the world. History buffs, plus anyone interested in politics, past or present, are going to be in their element. The city’s culinary scene is thriving and shopping, especially in the quirkier local stores, is excellent. Washington is also a great starting place from which to explore a lot of American history in places such as Gettysburg, Richmond and Virginia Beach on an extended itinerary.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 893
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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