AAA Arizona - AAA Sojourns Vacations

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Themed & Special Events, Escorted Vacations, Food & Wine

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See our nation's capital at its loveliest and liveliest! Every spring, a downy robe of cherry blossoms enfolds the city, sparking a two-week celebration that includes parties, talks, tours, shows and the annual Cherry Blossom Parade. The Cherry Blossom Festival marks the celebration of the original gift of 3,000 cherry trees by the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington, D.C. in 1912. The Festival includes a massive parade, several free concerts on the mall, lantern lighting, dances and races.

On this weeklong tour, you'll enjoy Grandstand Seating at the parade as well as a host of tours and special events. View Capitol Hill and enjoy guided tours of the great buildings and spaces that make the heart of America's history, culture and government: the Library of Congress, the WWII, Vietnam, Lincoln, Jefferson and FDR Memorials, and the resting place of the country's honored service-men and women, Arlington National Cemetery. Visit George Washington's home at Mount Vernon, enjoy a Nighttime Illumination driving tour, and take a cruise on the Potomac. Join us to celebrate the spirit of renewal this spring in the nation's capital!

Price includes:

6 nights accommodations at Marriott Fairview Park; extra nights available*
Daily breakfast and 3 dinners, including a Farewell Dinner at JR's Stockyards Inn
Grandstand seating at the Cherry Blossom Parade
Guided Tours: Nighttime Illumination tour, Mount Vernon tour, and Washington D.C. city tour
Cruise the Potomac aboard the The Spirit of Mount Vernon

Limitations and Restrictions *Prices are per person based on double occupancy, are subject to availability at time of booking, and may change without notice. Due to the event's "festive" environment, this tour is not recommended for children. Single supplement may apply. Unless stated otherwise, airfare, taxes and government fees are not included. Fares may not reflect additional fuel supplement and vary by provider. Offers valid for new bookings only. Member benefit is per person and applies to first and second traveler only. Member benefits are available only with advertised fare and are subject to change without notice. Your travel arrangements may be modified or cancelled subject to the travel providers policies. Black out dates and other restrictions may apply. We make every effort for accuracy at time of publication, but reserve the right to correct errors. AAA Travel strongly recommends the purchase of trip protection insurance.

Day 1 – Arrive Washington, D.C.
Arrive in Washington, D.C. and transfer on your own to the hotel. The tour escort will be available in the hotel lobby to assist with check-in and answer questions from 12-6 pm today. After check-in the remainder of the day is free for you to relax. The nearest Metro is 2 miles away, and the hotel provides complimentary shuttle service.
Accommodation: Marriott Fairview Park - 6 nights

Day 2 – City Tour of Washington
This morning visit Capitol Hill, including a photo-stop at the Capitol building followed by a tour of the Library of Congress. After lunch (on your own) and shopping time at the classic Beaux-arts Union Station, spend a moving afternoon visiting the WWII, Vietnam, Lincoln and Korean War Veterans Memorials. A Welcome Dinner is included tonight followed by a walk through the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Day 3 – Arlington National Cemetery & Georgetown
A visit to Arlington National Cemetery is followed by photo stops at the White House. In the afternoon drive along Embassy Row, and tour Washington National Cathedral (pending availability). After free time in Georgetown, dinner is included at the Sequoia, a two-story glass fronted restaurant with views of the Potomac. Dinner is followed by a driving tour of the city's illuminated monuments.

Day 4 – Cherry Blossom Parade
After breakfast, enjoy your reserved grandstand seats at the annual Cherry Blossom Parade! The Cherry Blossom Festival marks the celebration of the original gift of 3,000 cherry trees by the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington, D.C. in 1912. The celebration includes a massive parade, which navigates down Constitution Avenue from 7th Street towards the Tidal basin. Along the parade are several free concerts on the mall, lantern lighting, dances and races. Afterwards your day is free to explore the National Mall or visit one of the Smithsonian Institution's museums. Everyone will receive a Metro pass today.

Day 5 –Mount Vernon Cruise & Tour
This morning board The Spirit of Mount Vernon for a cruise on the Potomac River with fascinating views of America's great landmarks and Washington's historic waterfront on the way to a tour of Mount Vernon, the estate of George Washington. Feel the presence of history as you are guided through the first president's home, as well as the Ford Orientation Center, the museums and education center at Mount Vernon, and a visit to Washington's tomb. Later this afternoon visit Alexandria for a brief orientation tour followed by free time to explore and dine on your own before returning to the hotel.

Day 6 – Free Day in Washington, D.C
Enjoy a free day in Washington, D.C. Your tour escort will assist with any questions you may have, before dropping you at the National Mall. You receive an all-day Metro pass for you to explore the city on your own. Spend the day at your choice of area museums, including the Smithsonian, Phillips Collection, National Museum of Women in the Arts, or Hillwood Museum and Gardens (admission fees not included). At the end of the day you will meet the motor coach at the National Museum of Natural History Mall entrance and transfer back to the hotel. Tonight's Farewell Dinner is at JR's Stockyards Inn, an award winning fine dining restaurant.

Day 7 – Depart Washington, D.C.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport on your own for your flight home. Your tour escort will be available today at the hotel to assist with any check-out needs.