4-day Classic Washington D.C. School Trip
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SMITHSONIAN & MONUMENTS BY MOONLIGHT
Did You Know? The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum houses the Wright Brothers’ 1903 Flyer and Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 spacesuit—artifacts that bookend the history of human flight.
DAY 1 HIGHLIGHTS
Morning (9:00 AM):
↳ Arrive in D.C. • Meet your Expert Tour Manager
↳ Smithsonian Deep Dive:
• Air & Space (Wright Flyer, Apollo 11)
• Natural History (Hope Diamond, dinosaurs)
Evening (6:30 PM):
↳ Monuments by Moonlight Tour:
• Lincoln Memorial (MLK’s “I Have a Dream” spot)
• Vietnam Veterans Wall (58,000+ names)
↳ Dinner at Pizzeria Uno (Chicago-style deep dish)
ARLINGTON & CAPITOL HILL
DAY 2 HIGHLIGHTS
Morning (9:00 AM):
↳ Arlington Cemetery:
• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Changing of the Guard)
• JFK Eternal Flame
↳ Iwo Jima Memorial
Afternoon (1:30 PM):
↳ U.S. Capitol Tour (Rotunda, Statuary Hall)
↳ Library of Congress (world’s largest library)
Evening (6:00 PM): ↳ Dinner at Meiwah Chinese Buffet (40+ dishes)
WHITE HOUSE & HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
DAY 3 HIGHLIGHTS
Morning (9:00 AM):
↳ White House Photo Stop & Lafayette Square
↳ National Archives (Declaration of Independence, Constitution)
Afternoon (1:00 PM):
↳ Holocaust Museum (timed entry)
↳ Smithsonian Free Time:
• American History (Star-Spangled Banner)
• African American History (if available)
UDVAR-HAZY CENTER & DEPARTURE
DAY 4 HIGHLIGHTS
Morning (9:00 AM):
↳ Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center:
• Space Shuttle Discovery
• SR-71 Blackbird
• Enola Gay
Afternoon (1:30 PM):
↳ Final museum visits or memorial exploration
↳ Depart for home by 3PM
TOUR GALLERY
SCHOOL TRIP PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
Transportation
Private deluxe motorcoach with WiFi throughout your tour
Accommodations
3★+ downtown adjacent hotel
Students: Quad occupancy • Teacher chaperones: Twin occupancy
Meals
Daily breakfast, 3 group dinners, and all lunches included
Activities
All entrance fees and guided tours as indicated in itinerary
Local Expert Guide
Dedicated tour manager throughout your D.C. experience
Overnight Security
Professional security at accommodations each night
$979 USD
Starting price per student
Based on 46 paying students + 4 comp chaperones
CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES
Enhance your DC School Trip Experience with these educational components:
Historical Document Analysis
Compare primary sources at National Archives
STEM Connections
Physics of flight at Air & Space Museums
Civic Engagement
Understanding government at Capitol Hill
Memorial Reflections
Journaling at war memorials
NOT INCLUDED
- Optional add-ons: International Spy Museum
- Souvenirs and personal expenses
- Anything not specifically indicated in the itinerary
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