Discover Washington, D.C.: The Best of the Capital
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Program Registration: 4:00-5:00 p.m. After you have your room assignment, join us at the Road Scholar table to register with the program staff, get any up-updated information, and confirm the time and location of the Orientation session. If you arrive late, please loc...
Walking up to 2 miles on paved surfaces and tiled floors. Getting on/off motorcoach.
This morning we will hear from a local expert & author on Washington D.C.'s most popular floral attraction, the cherry blossoms. We will hear about the history of the blosso...
Start this morning off with a lecture from a local expert (possible topics include the media, international relations, current issues and the judiciary). We will then board the motorcoach and head out for a field trip to the Hillwood Estates. On a docent led explorati...
Use of DC Metro public transportation system; in the event escalators are out of service, there will be 2-3 flights of stairs to climb. Extra security screening is in place at the U.S. Capitol. The Group Leader will advise what can and cannot be brought into the build...
Use of DC Metro public transportation system; in the event escalators are out of service, there will be 2-3 flights of stairs to climb. Getting on/off Motorcoach
This morning we will have another expert lecture. Our presenter, the Historian for the Society of Fo...
Hotel Check Out is 12:00PM
We will have one last lecture this morning at our hotel, followed by closing remarks from your group leader. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring t...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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