Duration2: 3 Hours

Blow the cover off some of the most notorious spy cases ever to unfold in the nation's capital. From World War to Cold War to the present, this tour will feature some of the most spy-tingling sites in downtown DC from the last 65 years of espionage history. As a "Recruit" in Spy School 101, you will be briefed by your "Training Officer" on key sites linked to intelligence triumphs, disasters, and mysteries. You will hear tales of spies who have left their invisible mark on the city. High-level former intelligence officers provide video briefings and trade craft secrets as the tour winds its way through the city. This is your chance to go deep undercover into the realm of espionage, intrigue, deception, and betrayal in the spy capital of the world. Includes admission to the International Spy Museum! If you are traveling on a Monograms driving vacation, please check your itinerary and note the driving distance between cities before booking this excursion.

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Duration2: 4 Hours

Experience Washington DC's history and culture by bike. This tour provides an overview of the city as you bike to and learn about the major sites on and around the National Mall and Capitol Hill, including the Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Smithsonian Museums, World War II Memorial, the Washington Monument, and more. Learn about interesting exhibits, local events, and practical touring tips from your guide. It is a great way to plan for the rest of your visit to DC! If you are traveling on a Monograms driving vacation, please check your itinerary and note the driving distance between cities before booking this excursion.

Tour length is 3 hours and covers 7 miles. It is considered an easy ride. Guided tour includes comfort bike rental, helmet, snack, and bottled water. Trailer carriages and trailer tandems available for rent for children for an additional fee (payable locally).

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Duration2: 12 Hours

Travel through picturesque country to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a town steeped in historic interest. The day is devoted to a tour of the town and the historic battlefield. The Gettysburg Diorama, one of the largest Miniature Military Dioramas in the United States, gives a narrated history of the Battle, accompanied by sound and light effects. The commentary of your tour guides will help you understand, more clearly than ever before, the story of the largest battle ever fought on U.S. soil. View Cemetery Ridge, where Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address. Visit the restored home of George Washington Shriver and see where Confederate sharpshooters were killed and where Civil War bullets and medical equipment were discovered 133 years later. We will stop near General Pickett's, where you can enjoy lunch on your own. If you are traveling on a Monograms driving vacation, please check your itinerary and note the driving distance between cities before booking this excursion.

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Duration2: 12 Hours

Travel to Charlottesville, Virginia, where we will continue up the mountainside to Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson-President, inventor, surveyor, musician, and artist. Tour the famous Michie Tavern, with the option to purchase lunch on your own. The Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center, the new gateway to Monticello, will offer visitors greatly enhanced services and amenities while engaging them in Thomas Jefferson's life, times, and lasting legacies through a new introductory film, four innovative exhibitions, and a hands-on discovery room. If you are traveling on a Monograms driving vacation, please check your itinerary and note the driving distance between cities before booking this excursion.

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Duration2: 4 Hours

There is no sight in Washington DC greater than the monuments of our nation's capital seen at night. You won't want to miss the breathtaking views to be had aboard this coach tour. Make stops at the Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean Memorial, and FDR Memorial. You will be fully captivated during this 3-hour tour. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the amazing sights and memories of our wonderful tour of Washington DC after dark. See our national monuments and federal buildings flooded in lights-from the illuminated dome of the US Capitol to the Kennedy Center, Library of Congress, Supreme Court, House and Senate Office Buildings, Federal Triangle, Pennsylvania Avenue, The White House, Capitol Reflecting Pool, Georgetown, Marine Corps (Iwo Jima) Memorial, and the World War II Memorial. If you are traveling on a Monograms driving vacation, please check your itinerary and note the driving distance between cities before booking this excursion.

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Duration2: 0.06 Hours

Freedom, fun, monuments, and a breeze-this tour covers the monuments and memorials on the National Mall and Potomac Tidal Basin. See the Washington Monument, Vietnam Memorial, World War II Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and more. This tour also gives you the chance to walk around and explore the memorials in depth. There is a lot to see, but we will get you there in this leisurely, yet efficient, tour. If you are traveling on a Monograms driving vacation, please check your itinerary and note the driving distance between cities before booking this excursion.

Tour length is 3 hours and covers 4 miles. It is considered an easy ride. Guided tour includes comfort bike rental, helmet, snack, and bottled water. Trailer carriages and trailer tandems available for rent for children for an additional fee (payable locally).

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Duration2: 9 Hours

This comprehensive tour starts with a morning at Mount Vernon, George Washington's home, gardens, and farm. Enjoy lunch on your own at Mount Vernon. Visit the quaint seaport town of Old Town Alexandria to see some of the most amazing historic sites in Virginia. Step off the coach and visit Christ Church, attended by George Washington and Robert E. Lee. Also see historic 17th- and 18th-century homes. Board Arlington National Cemetery's lectured tram to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and view the unforgettable Changing of the Guard ceremony. Witness the eternal flame that lights up the Kennedy Gravesite. Stop for a photo opportunity at Iwo Jima Memorial, Pentagon Memorial, and Air Force Memorial. Also, you will see Fort Washington, the U.S. Capitol, the Japanese/American Memorial, Bell Tower/the statue of Robert Taft, Mellon Fountain, the East and West Wing of the National Gallery of Art, the National Archives, Jefferson Memorial, and the sixth largest River in the United States-the Potomac River. If you are traveling on a Monograms driving vacation, please check your itinerary and note the driving distance between cities before booking this excursion.

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Duration2: 5 Hours

Follow the life and times of the father of our country as you visit the state of Virginia and the home of George Washington on this guided tour. Step off the coach to visit George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, which stretch over 500 open acres along the scenic Potomac River. The coach returns to Washington DC via the quaint seaport town of Old Town Alexandria and past Fort Washington, The Pentagon, and Crystal City, VA. If you are traveling on a Monograms driving vacation, please check your itinerary and note the driving distance between cities before booking this excursion.

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Duration2: This excursion typically takes 2 hours.

Visit the world's most interactive museum, where five centuries of news history meets up-to-the-second technology. The Newseum's 14 major galleries and 15 theaters will immerse you in the world's greatest news stories - the people, the places and the times.

Children age 6 and under are free.

Important Note: You are responsible for coordinating your schedule to verify that the time available for this excursion will not conflict with any other excursions you have booked for this day. Please review the above description for duration and operating times.

Duration2: This excursion typically takes 2 hours.

Welcome Abroad! Colourful anecdotes, humorous stories and historical information are combined into a fast moving two hour narrative that will both entertain and educate. Start the tour at any one of 17 stops and you can hop off the trolley at your favourite sites. Trolleys will roll by at least every thirty minutes, then reboard and continue with the tour until you return to your starting point. Tours begin daily at 9:00am.

Important Note: You are responsible for coordinating your schedule to verify that the time available for this excursion will not conflict with any other excursions you have booked for this day. Please review the above description for duration and operating times.

Duration2: 4 Hours

Pedaling towards the setting sun-there is no better way to spend an evening in Washington than on this "Sites at Nite" bicycle tour. This evening tour takes you to the National Mall and Potomac Tidal Basin when the monuments are less crowded, the air is cooler, and the views are magnificent. Explore the new WWII Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, Jefferson, Lincoln, and FDR memorials, and more. Riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights. If you are traveling on a Monograms driving vacation, please check your itinerary and note the driving distance between cities before booking this excursion.

Tour length is 3 hours and 4 miles. It is considered an easy ride. Child rates are for ages 12 and under. Guided tour includes comfort bike rental, helmet, snack, and bottled water. Trailer carriages and trailer tandems available for an additional fee (reserved & paid locally).

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Duration2: 3 Hours

The evening starts with dinner at a favorite local restaurant, then continues with an illumination tour of several of the most famous memorials, as well as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Duration2: 3 Hours

Begin your evening at a popular local restaurant "Old Europe", then continue with an illumination tour of several of the most famous memorials, as well as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Duration2: 3.5 Hours

The evening begins with dinner at a popular local restaurant. Enjoy a fantastic meal followed by an Illuminated Tour of Washington DC. The illuminated tour provides a unique perspective to witness DC by night and see the memorials in all their splendor. Tour lasts about 2 hours not including dinner.

Duration2: This excursion typically takes 3 hours.

DC Ducks is the newest, most exciting way to see Washington. Climb aboard an authentic, fully restored 1942 "Duck" and let this boat on wheels introduce you to Washington DC! From Union Station, "waddle" down to the mall, where you will see the awe-inspiring monuments and fabulous Smithsonian Museums. Then at the Potomac River, you will splash down for a whole different look at the nation's capital. From the land to the water, it is all in the same vehicle! The "wisequacking" captains will entertain you with anecdotes, well researched historical facts, and the corniest jokes you've ever heard! The Ducks return to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under the approach pattern. Hold your ears as incoming aircraft pass over just feet from where you're sitting-giving new meaning to sitting duck! These Ducks are fully restored, U.S. Coast Guard approved vessels.

Tour operates daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Tours depart every hour on the hour.

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Duration2: This excursion typically takes 4 hours.

Sit back while expert tour guides help you discover the beauty and majesty of Washington DC. The popular Old Town Trolley tour covers Washington's major attractions, such as the Lincoln Memorial, Georgetown, Washington National Cathedral, the White House, the museums of the Smithsonian Institution, and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. The licensed and professional tour guides share colorful anecdotes, humorous stories, and well-researched historical information. Hop on and hop off the tour at your own pace for the entire day! As you tour the nation's capital, you will have the opportunity to get off the trolley and visit memorials, museums, and historical points of interest as well as opportunities for shopping and dining throughout the city. When you are ready, just re-board and it's on with the tour. You will get tips and popular places to visit with complete details-everything you need for a perfect Washington DC vacation!

This excursion is included on Washington DC Getaway (JW), Washington DC Extended Getaway (JW5), New York & Washington DC (JNW), and Boston, New York & Washington DC (JBW). The trolley operates daily every 30 minutes from 9:00 am with last re-boarding at 5:30 pm .

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