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. Dinner is included this evening at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant. Savor the flavors of early America at George Washington's estate. (D)

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. If you’re in the mood for fresh delicacies from the sea, dive into Tony and Joe’s Seafood Place at the Georgetown Waterfront. While enjoying tempting dishes you have spectacular views of the Potomac River, Kennedy Center, Washington Monument, Roosevelt Island, and the Key Bridge.After dinner you 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. (B, D)

This morning begins with a tour of Washington's National Cathedral, a spiritual resource for our nation. It is a great and beautiful edifice in the city of Washington, an indispensable ministry for people of all faiths and perspectives, and a sacred place for our country in times of celebration, crisis, and sorrow. From its earliest days, the cathedral has been promoted as more than simply an Episcopal cathedral. Planners wanted it to be a national shrine and a venue for great services. For much of the cathedral's history, this was captured in the phrase "a house of prayer for all people." In more recent times the phrases "national house of prayer" and "spiritual home for the nation" have been used. The cathedral has achieved this status simply by offering itself and being accepted by religious and political leaders as playing this role 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. (B)

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. (B)

This day of touring will focus on the historic Churches of Washington. St John's Episcopal in Georgetown is one of the oldest. The Church of England acquired the land in 1769 before the Revolution. Construction did not begin until 1796. The exterior of the two story building, measuring 42 x 51 feet was completed in 1804, its interior work continued until 1809 when the church was consecrated. Numerous prominent men made financial contributions for the erection of the church, including Thomas Corcoran, Benjamin Stoddert, Francis Scott Key and Thomas Jefferson. Visit the Holocaust Museum. A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. This afternoon, is dedicated to the Museums of the Smithsonian. Your travelers can decide which interests them the most and can visit Air & Space, the American Indian, Natural History, American History and more. Carmine’s is a family style, value-driven restaurant concept with locations in New York City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, Nassau Bahamas, and Washington DC. Restaurateur Artie Cutler created Carmine’s with one goal in mind: to open a restaurant that would serve every meal in the style of an Italian American wedding feast, featuring extra large portions of home-style antipasto, pastas, seafood and meat entrees served on extra large platters designed for sharing. (B, D)

This morning take the tourmobile 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. (B)