September 9 to 12, 2022
4 days | 3 nights | Coach transportation | 3 meals
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Its name is linked to one of the founders of the United States, but Washington is much more: a reflection of a nation, of the events and characters that have marked the history of our southern neighbor. Impressive buildings and monuments, sumptuous green spaces, fascinating museums, a breathtaking cathedral and the majestic Potomac River. Washington, D.C. is a city of politics and history. A captivating city to visit to better understand what’s going on next door. Fans of current events, art, architecture and history will be delighted.
INCLUDES:
- Transportation by luxury coach
- 3 nights’ accommodation at the Hilton Garden Inn or True by Hilton One Ashburn Loudon
- 3 hot breakfasts
- City tour of Washington D.C. with a local guide
- Guided cruise on the Potomac River
- Stop at Arlington National Cemetery and at the War Memorial
- Stop and stroll at the Tidal Bassin
- Stop at Washington’s National Cathedral
- Tour, at night, of the illuminated monuments
- Visits: Alexandria’s Old Town, Farmer’s Market and George Washington Masonic National Memorial
- Smithsonian Institution: National History Museum: dinosaurs, gemstones and Hope Diamond, Air and Space Museum: Lindberg’s plane, Apollo mission capsules, Arts Museum, Holocaust Museum, Museum of American History and African Art Museum
- Services of a Gendrontours group leader
- Protection offered by the Compensation fund for customers of travel agents
- Taxes
NOT INCLUDED:
- Meals other than those mentioned
- PCR testing
- Client’s contribution to the Compensation fund of $3,50 per $1,000
In order to respect the safety of travelers and to properly follow public health protocols, a few things will be different on our upcoming bus trips.
Here is an overview of the new measures approved by the Fédération des transporteurs du Québec:
- The vaccination passport will be requested at boarding only for our departures to the United States;
- The bus can now accommodate all passengers for travels beginning on March 14, 2022;
- You may eat and drink on the bus;
- You may use the restroom on the bus;
- Wearing a mask is mandatory on the coach. A procedure mask will be provided to you by Gendron Travel;
- All surfaces inside the coach will be disinfected twice a day with an electrostatic sprayer;
- Seat assignment for all passengers for the duration of the stay;
- New safe boarding and disembarking procedure for you and your bike (if bike travel).
*Voyages Gendron reserves the right to reshuffle seat selections based on exceptional conditions to ensure that as many passengers as possible can participate in the trip in a sanitary manner.
Entry and exit requirements – COVID-19
Most governments have implemented special entry and exit restrictions and requirements for their territory due to COVID-19. Before travelling, it is your responsibility to verify if the local authorities of both your current location and destinations have implemented any restrictions or requirements related to this situation. Vaccination or health passports may be required in some cases. It is your responsibility to be aware of the specific entry, exit and transit restrictions and requirements for the country or territory you are visiting before you travel and before you book your trip. Voyages Gendron is not responsible if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements. For full details on health measures and entry and exit requirements for a destination, visit the official government website.
AM
Departure
Free time for breakfast ($) on the way
Free time for lunch ($) on the way
PM
Arriving in Washington, D.C.
Stroll around the Tidal Basin
Created as a water reservoir between the Potomac River and the Washington Channel, the Tidal Basin is lined by cherry trees given by Japan in 1912. Visitors can enjoy the cherry blossom at the end of March and on the first days of April, an incredible show of nature!
Free time for dinner ($)
Arriving at the hotel and checking in.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel
City tour (4h) in french
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Arlington Cemetery
Free time for lunch ($)
PM
Arriving at Washington Harbour in Georgetown.
Cruise on Potomac River
Visit of Alexandria old city :
- Farmer’s market
- Stroll by the river and shopping on Main street.
Free dinner ($)
Night tour of illuminated monuments.
Back to the hotel.
Free evening.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning: Visit of:
- Washington Monument
- The White House
- The Capitole
Free time for lunch ($).
PM
Afternoon dedicated to museums.
Free time to visit the numerous free museums of Washington, D.C.
- Museum of Naturel History
- Air and Space Museum
- Fine Arts Museum
- Holocaust Museum
- National Museum of National History
- African Art Museum
- Bible Museum (voluntary contribution)
Free time for dinner ($).
Back to the Hotel
AM
Breakfast at the hotel
Leaving the hotel with our luggage
Noon: Free time for lunch ($) on the way
8 PM
Estimated time of arrival.
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