Upon arrival, we would start our Washington DC In-Depth Tour which includes visiting inside Capital Hill accompanied by one professional tour guide inside the Library of Congress and outside the White House. Then we may choose to visit Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Then we will continue to visit Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial and Vietnam Memorial, and National Air and Space Museum. We will also pass by Jefferson Memorial, Washington Memorial, and World War II Memorial. In the afternoon, we will reach Philadelphia and visit Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Independence National Historical Park. After that, we will return to New York.
Washington DC
The capital of the United States of America sits on the scenic Potomac River. Monuments, museums, and Americana characterize this historic city which is located in the District of Columbia between the states of Maryland and Virginia.
Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill refers to the neighborhood around the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. It is one of the city's most densely populated residential areas, housing more than 35,000 residents.
Opening Hours: Fri - Sat at 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour & 15 Minutes
Washington DC In-Depth tour(Optional)
We will visit two of the most recognizable landmarks in the world-- the Capitol Hill, which is a symbol of representative democracy in the world, and the Library of Congress, the oldest cultural institution in the U.S.
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the oldest cultural institution established by federal mandate in the US, divided between three buildings in Capitol Hill and a Virginia campus. It is the largest library in the world.
---Opening Hours: Mon - Sat at 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
---Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
White House
(Outside Visit) The world-famous White House in Washington, DC is the official residence of the president of the United States and the place where most of the work is done. The facade of this neoclassical mansion is a global icon.
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum(Optional)
The Washington, DC arm of this worldwide phenomenon is a sight to behold. Amazingly and sometimes eerily lifelike figures line the halls of this art museum in the form of celebrities and politicians both famous and infamous.
Lincoln Memorial
This iconic American monument honors the 16th president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln was president during the American Civil War, and is most famous for the Emancipation Proclamation that freed all of the slaves in the US.
---Duration: Approx. 40 Minutes
Korean War Veterans Memorial
This memorial commemorates those who served for the United States in the Korean War. It is located south of the Reflecting Pool at the National Mall. The simple memorial is triangular in shape will a circle at the top.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
This memorial in Washington, DC serves as a place to remember the American soldier who were lost or killed during the tumultuous Vietnam War. Originally controversial in design, the simple memorial has become a shrine for the American people.
National Air and Space Museum
One of the Smithsonian Institute's museums in Washington, DC, the National Air and Space Museum chronicles the history of flight. From the Wright Brother to Buzz Aldrin, the exhibits at this museum explore all of humanity's air travels.
Opening Hours: 10:00 am - 7:30 pm, Open daily except December 25
Jefferson Memorial
(Passing By) The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a memorial to the third president of the United States. The impressive building is neoclassical in design and has been standing since 1943. It sees more than two million visitors every year. We will stay here for 2 hours during the Cherry Blossom time.
Opening Hours: 24/7
Washington Monument
(Passing By) This iconic obelisk is a memorial to the commander-in-chief of the American revolutionary army and eventual the first president of the United States of America, George Washington. The massive stone structure began construction in 1848.
World War II Memorial
(Passing By) One of Washington, DC's many monuments and memorials, the WWII Memorial pays homage to those who served in the US military during that conflict. It was opened in 2002.
Opening Hours: Open 24 Hours
Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial
Also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial, this iconic pavilion was dedicated by Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954 in remembrance of members of the US Marine Corps who died in battle since the United States' founding in 1775.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
US Air Force Memorial
The Air Force Memorial in Arlington pays tribute to the veterans of that particular branch of the US military. Its three spires evoke the image of the contrails of fighter jets as they maneuver in the sky.
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun at 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Philadelphia, PA
One of the most historically significant cities in the United States, Philadelphia was the first capital of the U.S. The City of Brotherly Love draws history buffs and lovers of culture from all corners of the globe!
Liberty Bell
The famously cracked Liberty Bell is a sign of American Independence and spirit. Located at Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia, PA, this symbol of the American Revolution was crafted in 1752-- more than 250 years ago.
Opening Hours: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Independence Hall
One of Philadelphia's most famous landmarks, Independence Hall in Independence National Historical Park is the location where both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated, written, and ratified by the Founding Fathers of the USA.
Opening Hours: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Independence National Historical Park
This National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania serves as a way of preserving important Revolutionary War sites for future generations. Called "America's most historic square mile," this 55-acre park in the "Old City" district is not to be missed.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Note: If Capitol Hill and Library of Congress are closed, our Washington DC In-Depth tour will be replaced by visiting Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial, US Air Force Memorial.
On 5/25/2019, tour will visit Washington DC, before heading to Niagara Falls. Thus, departure locations on will be 6:30am at Edison, NJ or 7:45am Target - Jersey City, NJ on May 25th, 2019.