Your group needs to arrive in Washington by 2:00pm this afternoon a luxury motorcoach and professional tour manager will be waiting and pick you at one of the local airports.First stop is one of the nation’s most beloved historic sites, Mount Vernon. It offers a glimpse into 18th-century plantation life through beautiful gardens and grounds and intriguing museum exhibits. Learn of the history of the mansion through a guided tour as well as the Ford Orientation Center, the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center and the Distillery & Gristmill. You will also learn a great deal about George & Martha Washington the owners.

This day of touring is focused on official Washington. Starting at the White House Visitors Center you will learn about Presidential families, and then how the White House works and operates on your narrated White House walk around the Ellipse, past the OEOB (old Executive Office Building) and the West Wing, to the opposite side of Lafayette Park. There will be many famous sights along the walk and photo opportunities.Also this morning you will see St John's Episcopal Church in Lafayette Square a Greek Revival building one block from the White House. This is the church where President Trump was famously photographed holding up a bible following a protest.Your guide will then lead you into the U S Capitol Visitors Center through the underground entrance on the east side of the Capitol. You will walk through Emancipation Hall, see the 13-minute film “Out of Many, One,”which illustrates how this country established a new form of government. The tour then continues to the Rotunda and Statuary Hall. The tour continues with a narrated walk on Capitol Hill with commentary about the Library of Congress, Supreme Court, the U.S. Capitol Building and how the business of government flows between them. This evening your guided tour continues with narration as you drive past the most famous of Washington Buildings. You will also stop at the Lincoln Memorial where you disembark and learn about it. Your guide then walks you to "The Wall" at the Vietnam Memorial, then the Ghost Patrol at the Korean War Memorial and finally to the WWII Memorial where you learn the significance of the 56 pillars and the triumphal arches for the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters.

This state-of-the-art museum in the nation’s capital focuses on the history, narrative and impact of the Bible. As soon as you enter the Museum, through its 40-foot bronze doors, its majesty is undeniable. The grand lobby is long and awe-inspiring, with a digital display on the ceiling that rotates throughout the day. Your tour starts at the History of the Bible galleries on the fourth floor, there are 11 galleries with over 600 artifacts here. The third floor is the Stories of the Bible section, you'll be immersed in stories of Biblical figures like Noah, Abraham and David. On the second floor, you can fully explore the Impact of The Bible in the World Your experience can continue well beyond the exhibits. The fifth floor features a 500-seat performance theater The sixth floor contains a restaurant named Manna which offers a menu inspired by Israeli cuisine. Following the Museum of the Bible you will free time in Old Town Alexandria to visit the shops and boutiques and find yourself a nice dinner.

Arriving at Annapolis your group will see the famous green dome in the Naval Academy Chapel. This building combines the anesthetics of Ancient Israel, the nobility of sea service, and the sacred experience of faith into the fabric of its architecture. Together with 7 other smaller chapels and prayer spaces, the Naval Academy Chaplain Center provides and facilitates for the religious needs of the 4500 strong Brigade of Midshipmen. (as available). Also today you will tour the U.S. Naval Academy. The Visitor Center is the first stop and you see the 13 minute film, "The Call to Serve." This is followed by a guided walking tour that highlights life at the Academy past and present. Step aboard to experience a 40-minute narrated cruise of historic Annapolis and the banks of the U. S. Naval Academy. This cruise is an Annapolis tradition and fun for the whole family. After the Harbor Cruise you enjoy free time to explore the Annapolis Historic District.

Today is dedicated to the Museums of the Smithsonian. You can decide which interests you the most. Here is a list of free museums: African American History and Culture Museum American History Museum – Free timed-entry pass required Natural History Museum – Free, no pass required Anerican Indian Museum – Free, no pass required Air and Space Museum – Free timed-entry pass required Hirshhorn Museum – Free, no pass required African Art Museum – Free, no pass required Asian Art Museum – Free, no pass required Smithsonian Castle – Free, no pass required Smithsonian Gardens – Free, no pass required American Art Museum – Free, no pass required Portrait Gallery – Free, no pass required Renwick Gallery – Free, no pass required Postal Museum – Free, no pass required

Visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is America’s national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history, and serves as this country’s memorial to the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust. Learn about the history of the Holocaust as you go through their permanent exhibits. Enjoy a free afternoon after the museum to explore Washington DC on your own.

This morning take the tour mobile through Arlington National Cemetery. It is an impressive sight, with seemingly endless rows of simple white headstones. Imposing stones and monuments mark the graves of many individuals or groups. Following Arlington, your group will depart for your airport and your afternoon flights home.