A Day in Washington DC - Tour from New York

Make your way to designated meeting point. 

Travel south passing through the states of New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland before arriving at Washington DC, the capital city of the United States of America.

We start with a visit to the world famous Arlington National cemetery where we can visit the Kennedy family gravesite, then it is on to Capitol Hill.ily.

Undertake a sightseeing tour around the city and visit the following attractions:

Capitol Hill: One of America’s most historic and famous neighbourhoods. The Capitol is located on top of a hill, now known as the Capitol Hill, on the east side of the National Mall.

Senate and White House.: The White House is possibly the most photographed building in the world and the greatest symbol of power. Every president but George Washington has lived in this Executive Mansion.

Air and Space Museum: The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. The collection includes more than 30,000 aviation-related and more than 9,000 space-related artifacts.

Lincoln Memorial: An enduring symbol of American freedom, the Lincoln memorial is a monument honoring the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The pristine white building is modeled on a Greek temple. Inside is a large sculpture of Abraham Lincoln seated in a chair.

Vietnam Memorial: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the men and women who served in the Vietnam War. Its main monument, known as 'The Wall' is the most visited memorial in Washington.

Washington Monument: This obelisk is dedicated to the founder of America, George Washington and is the centrepiece of the National Mall. It is the tallest free standing masonry structure in the world. The 178 foot Doric column has a museum on the ground floor where you can find information about Washington as well as construction of the monument.

Korean Memorial: In the form of a triangle intersecting a circle, this memorial honors those Americans who fought in the Korean wars.

Late afternoon embark on a panoramic city tour that takes you past all the major government buildings such as the Supreme Court, Congress Library, Foggy Bottom, Watergate Hotel and much more.

Head back towards New York, arriving early in the evening.

The tour ends at the starting point.