9 Days Heritage And National Treasures Tour: Nashville to Washington D.C.

9 Days- Heritage & National Treasures Tour: Nashville to Washington D.C.

Tour Cost:

• $2100 per person (Double Occupancy)

• $2,300 per person (Single Occupancy)

Day 1: Nashville → Knoxville → Washington D.C.

• Morning:

• Depart from Nashville 8:00 AM on a luxury Metro Livery Charter Bus.

• Comfort stops in Knoxville, TN for breakfast and rest breaks.

• Afternoon:

• Lunch stop in Bristol, VA.

• Continue to Washington D.C., arriving in the evening.

• Evening:

• Check-in at the Hotel

• Welcome dinner at Old Ebbitt Grill, an iconic D.C. restaurant.

Day 2: Washington D.C. - National Monuments & Capitol Hill

• Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Guided Tour of National Monuments: Visit the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and World War II Memorial.

• Explore Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and Korean War Veterans Memorial.

• Afternoon:

• Lunch at Founding Farmers, offering American comfort food.

• Guided Tour of Capitol Hill: Visit the U.S. Capitol, Supreme Court, and Library of Congress.

• Free time at National Archives to see the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution.

• Evening:

• Private Illuminated Evening Tour of the Washington D.C. Monuments.

• Dinner at  one of D.C.’s top rated restaurants.

Day 3: Smithsonian Museums & National Gallery of Art

• Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Visit the Smithsonian Institution Museums:

• National Museum of American History

• National Air and Space Museum

• National Museum of African American History and Culture

• Afternoon:

• Lunch at Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian Café.

• Explore the National Gallery of Art (West Building) for world-renowned art collections.

• Evening:

• Potomac River Cruise for scenic views of the Washington D.C. skyline and monuments.

• Dinner 

Day 4: National Gardens & Arlington National Cemetery

• Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Visit the United States Botanic Garden and explore its diverse plant collections.

• Guided tour of Arlington National Cemetery to visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, John F. Kennedy’s gravesite, and the Iwo Jima Memorial.

• Afternoon:

• Lunch at The Army Navy Club near Arlington Cemetery.

• Explore The Pentagon Memorial or relax at Georgetown Waterfront Park.

• Evening:

• Dinner at 

Day 5: Day Trip to Richmond, VA - Civil War History

• Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Depart for a day trip to Richmond, Virginia (~2 hrs drive).

• Guided tour of the American Civil War Museum and Virginia State Capitol.

• Afternoon:

• Lunch at The Jefferson Hotel, a historic and luxurious dining spot.

• Visit St. John’s Church, where Patrick Henry delivered his famous “Give me liberty, or give me death!” speech.

• Free time for shopping and exploring Monument Avenue.

• Evening:

• Return to Washington D.C. and enjoy dinner 

Day 6: National Zoo & Smithsonian Institution Building

• Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Visit the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, home to pandas, elephants, and more.

• Afternoon:

• Lunch at National Zoo’s Mane Restaurant.

• Explore the Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) and stroll through the National Mall Gardens.

• Evening:

• Dinner at Georgetown’s The Blue Duck Tavern.

• Evening walk through Georgetown’s historic district and Canal.

Day 7: Day Trip to Antietam & Harpers Ferry

• Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Depart for Antietam National Battlefield (~1.5 hrs drive).

• Visit the site of the bloodiest day in American history.

• Afternoon:

• Lunch at Harper’s Ferry, WV, a historic town on the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers.

• Explore Harper’s Ferry National Historical Park, known for its role in the Civil War and John Brown’s raid.

• Evening:

• Return to Washington D.C.

• Dinner 

Day 8: National Cathedral & Shopping

• Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Visit the Washington National Cathedral, an architectural marvel with stunning city views.

• Explore the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum or visit Ford’s Theatre, where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated.

• Afternoon:

• Lunch at The Willard InterContinental Hotel.

• Free time for shopping at Georgetown’s high-end boutiques or National Mall shops.

• Evening:

• Farewell Dinner at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts overlooking the Potomac River, complete with a performance if desired.

Day 9: Return to Nashville

• Morning:

• Breakfast and check-out.

• Depart Washington D.C. at 8:00 AM.

• Enjoy comfort stops along the way, with lunch in Bristol, TN.

• Evening:

• Arrive back in Nashville by 7:00 PM.

Tour Inclusions:

• Luxury Coach Transportation (with Wi-Fi and amenities)

• 8 Nights of 5-star Accommodations

• Meals: Breakfast daily, 6 group dinners

• Guided Tours: Capitol Hill, Arlington Cemetery, Antietam, Smithsonian Museums

• Attraction Fees: All listed museum, zoo, and monument entry fees

• River Cruise and National Monuments Tour

Pricing:

• $2,100 per person (Double Occupancy)

• $2,300 per person (Single Occupancy)