How much does it cost?

From $479 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $479 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

What tours are included?

The Monuments by Moonlight evening tour of the illuminated memorials, and a sightseeing tour of Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon.

Is this trip guided or independent?

It's an independent vacation with two guided tours included; the rest of your time in Washington, D.C. is your own.

How many nights does the package include?

Two nights of hotel accommodations in Washington, D.C.

What will I see at Mount Vernon?

The historic estate of George Washington, including its grounds, on a sightseeing tour.

Rail content not confirmed

Not counted among our train tours: the operator says the listed price excludes rail and quotes it separately; no train journey in the package itself. It stays listed under Amtrak Vacations.

Amtrak Vacations · Independent vacation

Mount Vernon and Washington DC Getaway

Independent 3-day DC getaway with Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria

, with stops at Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria. The trip includes two nights' hotel accommodations in the capital, a Monuments by Moonlight evening tour of the illuminated Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument, and a half-day sightseeing tour to George Washington's historic estate at Mount Vernon and the colonial-era streets of Old Town Alexandria. Beyond those two included tours, the schedule is left to you. Rail travel is not included in the from-price and is booked separately. This suits independent travelers and history lovers who want a short break built around Washington's monuments and early American history, without a fully guided itinerary.

Price history

Across 3 checks, this price has risen US$100 since 12 Aug, to US$479.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 3 points are a live read of the operator's page.

What to know before you look closer

Amtrak Vacations does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the exact schedule and hotel with them before booking.

Included

2 nights' hotel accommodations
Monuments by Moonlight tour
Sightseeing tour of Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon

Not included

Rail travel (listed pricing does not include rail)

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From $479 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $479 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
What tours are included?: The Monuments by Moonlight evening tour of the illuminated memorials, and a sightseeing tour of Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon.
Is this trip guided or independent?: It's an independent vacation with two guided tours included; the rest of your time in Washington, D.C. is your own.
How many nights does the package include?: Two nights of hotel accommodations in Washington, D.C.
What will I see at Mount Vernon?: The historic estate of George Washington, including its grounds, on a sightseeing tour.