St. Mary Magdalen - DC 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. TOUR
A Patriotic Adventure For
St. Mary Magdalen School
$1,199.00 from New Orleans, LA** April 27 – 30, 2018
TOUR CODE 218220
April 27, 2018
This morning you will depart New Orleans on a flight bound for our Nation’s Capital, Washington, D.C. Your private motor coach and tour leader will meet you on arrival at the airport. After lunch, you will traverse Arlington National Cemetery* by tram. Arlington is the final resting place for countless American heroes. Here, witness the solemn Changing of the Guards Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This afternoon you will visit many of the memorials* dedicated to the pride and sacrifice of the American people including: the Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean and WWII Memorials. Dinner tonight will be followed by free time for shopping at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City.
April 28, 2018
This morning you will visit the Smithsonian Museums* and Galleries. There are more than 137 million objects, works of art and specimens at the Smithsonian Museums and Galleries, so there is something for everyone. A tour of one of the seats of power in our nation, the US Capitol Building*, is planned after lunch. The Senate and the House of Representatives have met at the Capitol for over 200 years. You will then enjoy exploring the National Archives* where you will view some of the most important documents in our nation’s history including The Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights and Constitution. Dinner tonight is at Hard Rock Café. Following dinner, enjoy an Alexandria Ghost and Graveyard Tour*.
April 29, 2018
Today begins with Sunday mass at a local church. After mass, you will visit the Newseum* where numerous local and national broadcasts have been filmed. Perhaps it’s your day to make your television debut. Exhibits at the museum will highlight the day’s newspapers from all over the world, as well as other exhibits like the September 11th exhibit, 4-D immersion theatres and hands-on exhibits. After lunch, there will be plenty of free time for exploring with your tour leader including the Smithsonian American History Museum, a possible to visit the Gallery of Art* and a White House photo opportunity. This evening is dedicated to fun enjoying dinner and bowling at one of DC’s favorite bowling* venues.
April 30, 2018
This morning you will journey to Mount Vernon*, George Washington’s estate and resting place. Your guide will direct you through Washington’s home, tomb and the many buildings which helped to run this large estate. After lunch, you will experience a humbling visit to the Holocaust Museum*, both a touching and vivid reminder of those who were persecuted and a supplication against such inhumanity. Afterwards, you will enjoy a few last minutes of sightseeing before you depart for home, taking along with you memories, souvenirs, and a deeper pride and appreciation for American History.
SPECIAL TOUR CONDITIONS: ** The anticipated/projected tour price of $1,199.00 is based on 30 or more paying tour participants traveling together on the itinerary as outlined. The tour price is based on four persons to a room and includes roundtrip airline transportation (subject to confirmation) from New Orleans, LA, hotel, 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners, sightseeing, entrance fees if required and motor-coach transportation, where applicable. Sightseeing visits INCLUDE guide and entrance fees (if applicable) to the Smithsonian Museums, National Archives, Ghost Tour, Newseum, Arlington National Cemetery and Tram service, Capitol Tour, bowling, Mount Vernon, and a guided tour of the national memorials. Please note that all above-mentioned scheduled activities are subject to change or cancellation due to circumstances beyond our control (i.e. availability, weather, traffic, etc.). A guaranteed twin may be available for a supplement of $190.00 per person. A guaranteed triple room may be available for a supplemental charge of $100 per person. The applicable tour conditions are listed on the online application. There is a $150.00 non-refundable deposit due to be eligible for the trip. To register you can visit the “student/traveler signup” page on our website at www.EAtours.com. The tour number for your group is 218220. A 2nd payment of $150.00 will be due August 1st, and the 1st of every subsequent month thru Jan 1 (for 6 additional payments). The final payment of $149.00 is due no later than February 1st. Additional details will be supplied approximately 30 days before departure.
Space is limited!
Submit online application at EAtours.com and submit a $150.00 deposit by July 1, 2017 to secure your spot on this PATRIOTIC ADVENTURE!