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Washington, D.C. Complete Getaway

Independent 5-day DC getaway with monuments, Smithsonian, and Mount Vernon tours

Washington, D.C. Complete Getaway, a rail journey with Amtrak Vacations

Amtrak Vacations offers this 5-day, 4-night independent getaway centered on Washington, D.C., built around four included guided tours. The package covers Monuments by Moonlight, an evening tour of the capital's illuminated memorials, a hop-on, hop-off tour that includes Arlington National Cemetery, an expert-guided tour of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and its more than 146 million artifacts, and a sightseeing tour of George Washington's hometown and estate at Mount Vernon along with nearby Alexandria. Four nights' hotel accommodations are included, and travelers have time beyond the four tours to explore the city on their own. Rail fare is not included in the $479 from-price and is booked separately from any of more than 500 Amtrak stations. This suits history-minded travelers who want several structured, guided experiences layered into an otherwise independent Washington, D.C. stay.

What to know before you look closer

  • The $479 from-price covers 4 nights' hotel and the four included tours; rail fare is booked separately and can be added from any of more than 500 Amtrak stations.
  • Amtrak Vacations does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the schedule and hotel with them before booking.

Included

  • 4 nights hotel accommodation
  • Monuments by Moonlight sightseeing tour
  • Hop-on, hop-off tour with Arlington National Cemetery tour
  • Sightseeing tour of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
  • Sightseeing tour of Mount Vernon and Alexandria

Not included

  • Rail (priced separately; add rail from any of 500+ Amtrak stations at your chosen accommodation level)

Questions travellers ask

Is rail travel included?
No. The $479 from-price covers 4 nights' hotel and the included tours; rail fare is priced separately and can be added from any of more than 500 Amtrak stations at your chosen accommodation level.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It's an independent rail vacation with four included guided tours; the remaining time in Washington, D.C. is your own.
What tours are included?
Monuments by Moonlight, a hop-on, hop-off tour with Arlington National Cemetery, a guided tour of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, and a sightseeing tour of Mount Vernon and Alexandria.
How many nights does the package include?
Four nights of hotel accommodations in Washington, D.C.
What will I see at the Smithsonian?
An expert-guided tour of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, which the operator notes holds more than 146 million artifacts.

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