2-Day Washington, D.C. Grand Tour
Address
Washington, DC
GPS
38.8950368, -77.0365427
By taking this guided tour that spans two days via Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania’s Amish country, you will have the opportunity to become familiar with a portion of the region that surrounds New York City. Explore the cities of Philadelphia and Washington, DC, and pay a visit to the Liberty Bell and Capitol Hill, among other sights.
Take some time to relax in the peaceful town of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Have the opportunity to experience the simpler way of life that the Amish people lead by taking a ride in a horse-drawn carriage. Every mode of transportation and overnight lodging is included in the charge.
2-Day Washington, D.C. Grand Tour
Highlights
- Explore Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Amish country on a luxury coach
- Learn about the region from an informative local guide
- Ride a horse-drawn buggy in Amish country as you experience their simple way of life
- Overnight accommodation at a 3-star hotel included
Itinerary
Day 1 – NEW YORK – PHILADELPHIA – WASHINGTON DC
Liberty Bell Center
Depart New York through New Jersey and Pennsylvania and to the city of brotherly love Philadelphia. Arriving in the historic area of Philadelphia we visit the famous Liberty Bell, one of the symbols of freedom in America, Constitution square and Congress Hall. Stroll Elfreth’s alley the oldest continuously inhabited street in America.
Rocky Statue
Continue on a panoramic tour of Philadelphia that includes the financial district, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Historic Philadelphia and more. Departing Philadelphia we see the famous “Rocky Steps” and then continue east to Lancaster county home of the Amish people.
Amish Country
We start our visit with a ride on an authentic Amish Buggy through the Amish farm country and learn how they live without the benefit of modern technology, no electricity, running water, telephone service, or appliances. After the ride we visit the marketplace where we can shop for handmade arts crafts and products. In the late afternoon we depart east for an evening arrival in Washington DC.
Day 2 – WASHINGTON DC – NEW YORK
Jefferson Memorial
Start the day with a visit of Thomas Jefferson Memorial, by the Tidal Basin, surrounded with famous Japanese cherry blossom trees.
Arlington National Cemetery
Visit the Arlington National Cemetery, the Changing of the Guard and the Kennedy family gravesite. Due to security a passport or U.S. ID will be required to enter Arlington Cemetery
National Air and Space Museum
The most popular of the Smithsonian museums features the Wright Brothers’ 1903 Flyer and Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
We visit the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and visit the extremely popular “Deep Time” exhibit full of real dinosaur fossils including the T-REX and Triceratops. THIS MUSEUM IS A TEMPORARY ATTRACTION WHILE THE AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM IS CLOSED.
Capitol Hill
Next stop is Capitol Hill, home to the Capitol building, Senate, Houses of Representatives, and Supreme Court.
White House
See the US Capitol and the White House to understand the core of the US government. Continue to the Air and Space Museum before visiting the Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Korea and Vietnam Memorials. In the late afternoon, set out on the return journey and arrive back in New York in the evening.
