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Mount Vernon and Washington DC Getaway

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

Illustration of Mount Vernon and Washington DC Getaway

Amtrak Vacations offers this 3-day, 2-night independent getaway centered on Washington, D.C., 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.

What to know before you look closer

  • The $379 from-price covers 2 nights' hotel and the two included tours; Amtrak rail fare is booked and priced separately.
  • 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

Is rail travel included in the price?
No, the $379 from-price covers 2 nights' hotel and the two included tours; rail fare is booked and priced separately.
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.

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