OVERVIEW
Examine America’s heritage through a Biblical worldview on the Explore Washington DC tour! Your group will visit many well-known sites including Capitol Hill, White House, Arlington National Cemetery, Museum of the Bible, Memorials, and more. Let your JE Tour Director connect American History and Biblical themes in this city unlike any other.
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| TOUR PREVIEW |
*Choose from our 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day options! Let us know which option works best for you. (We recommend the 4-Day tour – just enough time to see the sites and includes an afternoon of service!)
| 3-DAY TOUR |
DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS / ARCHIVES / TIDAL BASIN MEMORIALS
- After meeting your JE Tour Director at the airport, transfer to Washington DC
- Spend the afternoon exploring the Smithsonian Museums and the National Archives to see the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and the US Constitution
- Dinner
- Evening guided walking tour of the Tidal Basin Memorials: Jefferson, Martin Luther King Jr., and FDR Memorials
- Check into hotel & conclude the day with devotions
DAY 2: CAPITOL HILL / MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE / WHITE HOUSE / MALL MEMORIALS
- Breakfast at hotel
- Start your morning on Capitol Hill praying for the leadership of our country
- Interior guided tour of the US Capitol Building (by appointment)*
- Interior self-guided visit to the Library of Congress
- Exterior photo stop on the steps of the Supreme Court
- Lunch
- Afternoon self-guided visit to the Museum of the Bible
- Afternoon exterior visit to the White House*
- Dinner
- Evening guided walking tour of the Mall Memorials: Lincoln, Korea, Vietnam, and World War II with views of the Washington Monument
- Conclude the day with devotions
*Congressman meet-and-greets and interior White House tour organized by group.
DAY 3: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY / PENTAGON 9/11 MEMORIAL / TRAVEL DAY
- Breakfast at hotel
- Remember those who have fought for our country during a guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery
- John F. Kennedy’s gravesite and the Eternal Flame
- Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier*
- Quick visit to the Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial
- Lunch
- Afternoon exterior visit to the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial
- On your way to the airport, reflect on your week, and where you have experienced/seen God during your tour
*Wreath laying at the Tomb organized by JE (based on availability)
| 4-DAY TOUR |
DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / MOUNT VERNON / TIDAL BASIN MEMORIALS
- After meeting your JE Tour Director at the airport, transfer to Washington DC
- Afternoon visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon, including an interior guided tour of the mansion, and time to explore the grounds, museum, and education center
- Dinner
- Evening guided walking tour of the Tidal Basin Memorials: Jefferson, Martin Luther King Jr., and FDR Memorials
- Check into hotel & conclude the day with devotions
DAY 2: CAPITOL HILL / HOLOCAUST MUSEUM / WHITE HOUSE / MALL MEMORIALS
- Breakfast at hotel
- Start your morning on Capitol Hill praying for the leadership of our country
- Interior guided tour of the US Capitol Building (by appointment)*
- Interior self-guided visit to the Library of Congress
- Exterior photo stop on the steps of the Supreme Court
- Lunch
- Afternoon self-guided visit to the Holocaust Museum
- Afternoon exterior visit to the White House*
- Dinner
- Evening guided walking tour of the Mall Memorials: Lincoln, Korea, Vietnam, World War II, and Washington Monument
- Conclude the day with devotions
*Congressman meet-and-greets and interior White House tour organized by group.
DAY 3: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY / LOCAL MINISTRY / PENTAGON 9/11 MEMORIAL
- Breakfast at hotel
- Remember those who have fought for our country during a guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery
- John F. Kennedy’s gravesite and the Eternal Flame
- Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier*
- Quick visit to the Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial
- Lunch
- Afternoon ministry with a local organization. Your group could sort items donated at a local shelter, serve the National Parks Service, or more!
- Dinner
- Evening exterior visit to the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial
- Return to hotel & conclude the day with devotions
*Wreath laying at the Tomb organized by JE (based on availability)
DAY 4: MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE / SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS / ARCHIVES / TRAVEL DAY
- Breakfast
- Morning self-guided visit to the Museum of the Bible
- Lunch
- Spend the afternoon exploring the Smithsonian Museums and the National Archives to see the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and US Constitution
- On your way to the airport, reflect on your week, and where you have experienced/seen God during your tour
| 5-DAY TOUR |
DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY / SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS / ARCHIVES / TIDAL BASIN MEMORIALS
- After meeting your JE Tour Director at the airport, transfer to Washington DC
- Spend the afternoon exploring the Smithsonian Museums and the National Archives to see the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and the US Constitution
- Dinner
- Evening guided walking tour of the Tidal Basin Memorials: Jefferson, Martin Luther King Jr., and FDR Memorials
- Check into hotel & conclude the day with devotions
DAY 2: CAPITOL HILL / HOLOCAUST MUSEUM / WHITE HOUSE / MALL MEMORIALS
- Breakfast at hotel
- Start your morning on Capitol Hill praying for the leadership of our country
- Interior guided tour of the US Capitol Building (by appointment)*
- Interior self-guided visit to the Library of Congress
- Exterior photo stop on the steps of the Supreme Court
- Lunch
- Afternoon self-guided visit to the Holocaust Museum
- Afternoon exterior visit to the White House*
- Dinner
- Evening guided walking tour of the Mall Memorials: Lincoln, Korea, and Vietnam
- Conclude the day with devotions
*Congressman meet-and-greets and interior White House tour organized by group.
DAY 3: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY / LOCAL MINISTRY / PENTAGON 9/11 MEMORIAL
- Breakfast at hotel
- Remember those who have fought for our country during a guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery
- John F. Kennedy’s gravesite and the Eternal Flame
- Witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier*
- Quick visit to the Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial
- Lunch
- Afternoon ministry with a local organization. Your group could sort items donated at a local shelter, serve the National Parks Service, or more!
- Dinner
- Evening exterior visit to the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial
- Return to hotel & conclude the day with devotions
*Wreath laying at the Tomb organized by JE (based on availability)
DAY 4: MOUNT VERNON / FORD’S THEATRE / WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL / WASHINGTON MONUMENT
- Breakfast
- Morning visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon, including an interior guided tour of the mansion, and time to explore the grounds, museum, and education center
- Lunch
- Afternoon visit to Ford’s Theatre
- Dinner
- Evening guided exterior visit to the World War II Memorial and Washington Monument
DAY 5: MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE / TRAVEL DAY
- Breakfast
- Morning self-guided visit to the Museum of the Bible
- On your way to the airport, reflect on your week, and where you have experienced/seen God during your tour
| EXTRAS |
ALTERNATE ACTIVITIES FOR ANY D.C. TOUR
- Spy Museum
- National Zoo
- National Museum of African American History & Culture
STAY LONGER?
- Add day trips to Gettysburg, Monticello, Philadelphia, or St. John’s Church (Richmond)
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WHY TRAVEL WITH JE?
Here at Joshua Expeditions, our ultimate goal is to provide opportunities for life change through travel. Every high-quality travel experience with JE is a chance for travelers to deepen their understanding of God, examine new cultures through a Biblical worldview, and help give back through the JE Ministry Fund. Explore the world with JE and see how you can make a difference.
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