Valid until: Jan 31, 2011
See the sights of Washington, D.C. aboard a new open-top double-decker bus. This tour operates as a hop-on, hop-off tour that encompasses 25 stops throughout the nation’s Capital. Enjoy the luxury and comfort of our new equipment with the added benefit of a two-day unlimited use ticket. The first departure is at 9am from Union Station. The last departure is at 5pm, also from Union Station. Tour Highlights:
Step aboard our coach for our DC in a Day City Tour. This tour brings the best of Washington DC right to you. You can’t find a better way to see the city! Visit the newly renovated Ford’s Theatre and experience a remarkable collection of historic artifacts with background on the Civil War and 1860s Washington. Visit the Capitol building, one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. Don’t forget your camera for a photo stop at the White House (south lawn) – You might see the President! Also visit the White House Visitor Center, which houses the same décor and information about past and present Presidents. Head to the new World War II Memorial to see the tribute to our country. See this beautiful structure and the wonderful water works that make this memorial one to remember. Spend time visiting the world famous Smithsonian Museums. You won’t want to miss the Air and Space Museum, or the newly renovated American History Museum. Also you will see the FBI Building, Federal Triangle, Ellipse, Tidal Basin, National Archives, Washington Monument, House and Senate Office Building, U.S. Botanical Gardens, National Gallery of Art, U.S. Navy Memorial and Grant Memorial. Enjoy lunch on your own at one of the stops.
No Tour New Year’s, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Looking for a quick and thorough tour of Washington DC? We have the tour for you! Take our new Taste of DC tour, which will show you some of the most important spots around the city in a quick “appetizing” format. Easy on your day, and easy on your budget; you don’t want to miss the opportunity to see the Nation’s Capital. We’ll be stopping for a photo at the oldest and second oldest federal office buildings in the United States: The White House and the US Capitol. You’ll also be able to see the World War II Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Tidal Basin, Cherry Blossom Cherry Trees, Washington Monument, Holocaust Memorial, and the Building of Engraving and Printing. If you would like to end the tour at the Smithsonian Institute, we will be stopping at the Smithsonian Castle with another stop between the Air and Space Museum and the Native American Museum. All of this in a quick, 2-hour, budget-friendly program that will highlight the beautiful city of Washington DC. You won’t want to miss this opportunity. There are so many great things to see and do in Washington, DC. Here is where you start!
See our national monuments and federal buildings flooded in lights, from the illuminated dome of the US Capitol to the World War II Memorial. There is no other sight like seeing Washington, DC at night. Experience the city in a completely new way. Travel with our Expert Guides as you hear about the deep, rich stories of the past that only Gray Line can deliver! Visit The Jefferson, Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean and FDR Memorials on foot and experience the history of the U.S.A and lives of past Presidents. You will also view from the coach The Kennedy Center, The US Capitol, Library of Congress, Supreme Court, House and Senate Office Buildings, Federal Triangle, Pennsylvania Avenue, The White House, Capitol Reflecting Pool, Georgetown and Marine Corps (Iwo Jima) Memorial.
No tour July 4th, New Year’s Eve, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
Follow the Life and Times of the Father of our Country. You will visit Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, to see the beautiful estate, farm, and yard. Also, see the new Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center featuring 25 theatres and galleries depicting George Washington and the History of the Era. You will also see the quaint seaport town of Old Town Alexandria. Take in the picturesque seaport town known for fascinating architecture and quaint shopping. You will make a stop at Christ’s Church. Christ’s Church was visited by many of our past U.S. Presidents and was the first Episcopal Church in Alexandria. See Fort Washington, The Pentagon, and Crystal City, VA as you tour on the motor coach.
Travel to Charlottesville, Virginia. We will continue up the mountainside to Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, President, inventor, surveyor, musician and artist. We will also tour the famous Michie Tavern, with the option to purchase lunch on your own. Tour begins and ends at Gray Line Terminal at Union Station – no hotel pick-up or return. The Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center, the new gateway to Monticello, will offer visitors greatly enhanced services and amenities while engaging them in Thomas Jefferson’s life, times, and lasting legacies through a new introductory film, four innovative exhibitions, and a hands-on discovery room.
Travel through picturesque country to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a town steeped in historic interest. The day is devoted to a tour of the town and the historic battlefield. The Gettysburg Diorama, one of the largest Miniature Military Dioramas in the United States, gives a narrated history of the Battle, accompanied by sound and light effects. The commentary of the tour guides will help you to understand more clearly than ever before the story of the largest battle ever fought on U.S. soil. View Cemetery Ridge where Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address. Visit the restored home of George Washington Shriver and see where Confederate sharpshooters were killed and where Civil War bullets and medical equipment were discovered 133 years later. We will stop near General Pickett’s where you can enjoy lunch on your own. Tour begins and ends at Gray Line Terminal at Union Station – no hotel pick-up or return.
Enjoy a full day in the state of Virginia, stopping at two of the greatest attractions in the area. Spend the morning at Mount Vernon – George Washington’s home, gardens, and farm. Visit the quaint seaport town of Old Town Alexandria to see some of the most amazing historic sites in Virginia. Step off the coach and visit Christ Church, attended by George Washington and Robert E. Lee. Also see Historic 17th and 18th Century Homes. Board Arlington National Cemetery’s lectured tram to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and view the unforgettable Changing of the Guard ceremony. Witness the eternal flame that lights up the Kennedy Gravesite. Stop for a photo opportunity at the Iwo Jima, Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korean War Memorials. Visit the amazing statue of our 16th President, Abe Lincoln. Witness the humbling Vietnam Memorial and see the fascinating statues of the Korean War Memorial. In addition, you will see Fort Washington, U.S. Capitol, Japanese/American Memorial, Bell Tower/the statue of Robert Taft, Mellon Fountain, East and West Wing of the National Gallery of Art, the National Archives, Jefferson Memorial, and the sixth largest River in the United States - the Potomac River. Enjoy lunch on your own while at Mount Vernon.
Valid until: Jun 14, 2011
Washington DC gets even more beautiful after the sun sets. Join us on this 3 hour fully narrated Moonlight Tour to The FDR Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veteran & Korean War Memorials, Iwo Jima Memorial, The White House, Union Station and much more. Do not forget your camera as we make plenty of photo stops. Ticket is Valid for one day only. Same day use only.
