Nashville → Knoxville → Washington D.C
Morning:
- Depart from Nashville 8:00 AM on a luxury Metro Livery Charter Bus.
- Comfort stops in Knoxville, TN for breakfast and rest breaks.
Afternoon:
- Lunch stop in Bristol, VA.
- Continue to Washington D.C., arriving in the evening.
Evening:
- Check-in at the Hotel
- Welcome dinner at Old Ebbitt Grill, an iconic D.C. restaurant.
Washington D.C. - National Monuments & Capitol Hill
Morning:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Guided Tour of National Monuments: Visit the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and World War II Memorial.
- Explore Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and Korean War Veterans Memorial.
Afternoon:
- Lunch at Founding Farmers, offering American comfort food.
- Guided Tour of Capitol Hill: Visit the U.S. Capitol, Supreme Court, and Library of Congress.
- Free time at National Archives to see the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution.
Evening:
- Private Illuminated Evening Tour of the Washington D.C. Monuments.
- Dinner at one of D.C.’s top rated restaurants.
Smithsonian Museums & National Gallery of Art
Morning:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the Smithsonian Institution Museums:
- National Museum of American History
- National Air and Space Museum
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
Afternoon:
- Lunch at Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian Café.
- Explore the National Gallery of Art (West Building) for world-renowned art collections.
Evening:
- Potomac River Cruise for scenic views of the Washington D.C. skyline and monuments.
- Dinner
National Gardens & Arlington National Cemetery
Morning:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the United States Botanic Garden and explore its diverse plant collections.
- Guided tour of Arlington National Cemetery to visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, John F. Kennedy’s gravesite, and the Iwo Jima Memorial.
Afternoon:
- Lunch at The Army Navy Club near Arlington Cemetery.
- Explore The Pentagon Memorial or relax at Georgetown Waterfront Park.
Evening: Dinner at
Day Trip to Richmond, VA - Civil War History
Morning:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Depart for a day trip to Richmond, Virginia (~2 hrs drive).
- Guided tour of the American Civil War Museum and Virginia State Capitol.
Afternoon:
- Lunch at The Jefferson Hotel, a historic and luxurious dining spot.
- Visit St. John’s Church, where Patrick Henry delivered his famous “Give me liberty, or give me death!” speech.
- Free time for shopping and exploring Monument Avenue.
Evening: Return to Washington D.C. and enjoy dinner
National Zoo & Smithsonian Institution Building
Morning:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, home to pandas, elephants, and more.
Afternoon:
- Lunch at National Zoo’s Mane Restaurant.
- Explore the Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) and stroll through the National Mall Gardens.
Evening:
- Dinner at Georgetown’s The Blue Duck Tavern.
- Evening walk through Georgetown’s historic district and Canal.
Day Trip to Antietam & Harpers Ferry
Morning:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Depart for Antietam National Battlefield (~1.5 hrs drive).
- Visit the site of the bloodiest day in American history.
Afternoon:
- Lunch at Harper’s Ferry, WV, a historic town on the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers.
- Explore Harper’s Ferry National Historical Park, known for its role in the Civil War and John Brown’s raid.
Evening:
- Return to Washington D.C.
- Dinner
National Cathedral & Shopping
Morning:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the Washington National Cathedral, an architectural marvel with stunning views of the city.
- Explore the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum or visit Ford’s Theatre, where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated.
Afternoon:
- Lunch at The Willard InterContinental Hotel.
- Free time for shopping at Georgetown’s high-end boutiques or National Mall shops.
Evening: Farewell Dinner at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts overlooking the Potomac River, complete with a performance if desired.
