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IMPORTANT ITEMS ARE CONTAINED IN THE "ABOUT THIS TRIP" SECTION; including schedules, terms and optional trip insurance!
TO CONFIRM YOUR SEAT FOR THIS INCREDIBLE TOUR, please use the "Book Now" button at the top right-hand corner of this page to register and pay the initial trip deposit, no later than MARCH 1, 2026!
Washington, D.C. is a vibrant city rich in history and culture. Explore iconic landmarks such as the White House and the Lincoln Memorial. Visit world-class museums like the Smithsonian and enjoy a leisurely stroll along the National Mall. Whether you're interested in politics, history, or art, Washington, D.C. has something for everyone.
Group departs this morning for Washington, D.C.
ESTIMATED GROUP DEPARTURE TIMES
6:00AM - LOAD COACHES
6:30AM - DEPART
Group brings Lunch to eat on coach
Dinner en route – included
Tidal Basin Memorials, including:
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial
Hotel check - in
*This itinerary is tentative. Activities and dates may change based on availability.
Breakfast at the Hotel – included
George Washington’s Mt. Vernon Estate and Gardens
Lunch at Mt. Vernon – $20 cash allotment
The Smithsonian Institution Museums
POPULAR MUSEUM SELECTIONS
The Smithsonian American Art Museum
The National Museum of American History
The National Museum of Natural History
Souvenir Shopping - on own
The National Archives and Records
Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (or similar) - included
National Memorials, a guided tour
POPULAR MEMORIAL SELECTIONS
The National World War II Memorial
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
The Lincoln Memorial
The Korean War Veterans Memorial
Return to the Hotel
*This itinerary is tentative. Activities and dates may change based on availability.
Breakfast at the Hotel – included
The Capitol Building, a Guided Tour (GROUP PHOTO – INCLUDED)
Lunch at the Capitol Building – $20 cash allotment
Arlington National Cemetery, a guided tour
WREATH-LAYING CEREMONY, PENDING ACCEPTANCE
United States Marine Corp War Memorial, a guided tour
The Pentagon Memorial, a guided tour
A Potomac River Dinner / Dance Cruise - included
Return to the Hotel
*This itinerary is tentative. Activities and dates may change based on availability.
Breakfast at the Hotel – included
Hotel check-out
The White House, PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Boxed Lunch – included
Gettysburg National Military Park
MUSEUM and CYCLORAMA
GUIDED BATTLEFIELD TOUR
Dinner in Gettysburg, PA. - included
Group departs Gettysburg, PA.
*This itinerary is tentative. Activities and dates may change based on availability.
Group returns to Northwestern Middle School this morning
8:00AM / ESTIMATED GROUP RETURN
*This itinerary is tentative. Activities and dates may change based on availability.
Payment #1 / $225 per person / by March 1, 2026
Payment #2 / $225 per person / by May 1, 2026
Payment #3 / $225 per person / by July 1, 2026
Payment #4 / Trip Balance / by September 1, 2026
The initial trip deposit is made when you register.
You can make subsequent trip payments via the link contained in any WeTravel payment reminder email.
You can also make subsequent payments by visiting the WeTravel home page at: https://www.wetravel.com/
Once there, click on the “SIGN IN” button in the top right-hand corner.
Then, “Sign-In” to your account using the email address you used for registration.
You’ll then receive an email with a link that will take you directly to your account to make payment.
Tour Prices
Based on a minimum of 100 passengers and the use of 2 motorcoaches.
$998 per student / quad occupancy
$1,136 per adult / double occupancy
$1,393 per adult / single occupancy
A Grueninger Travel Group Tour Director
Roundtrip Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, including driver rooms and tips
Three (3) nights Hotel accommodations, per the itinerary
Activity entrance fees, per the itinerary
Meals, per the itinerary
Tour Itineraries and Luggage Tags for all participants
All taxes and tips on included items, no hidden costs
From registration until 91 days prior to departure - any non-refundable vendor or incurred costs
From 90 days to 61 days - 25% of the per person trip cost plus any non-refundable vendor or incurred costs
From 60 days to 46 days - 50% of the per person trip cost plus any non-refundable vendor or incurred costs
From 45 days to 0 days - 100% of the per person trip cost
GMT highly recommends protecting your investment by purchasing the Student Travel Protection Plan with Cancel For Any Reason coverage. Please use this link to view the rates and schedule of coverages for this plan: stp23_February-2024.pdf
Below is a link that will allow you to purchase the Student Travel Protection Plan for your trip. Rates are based on overall trip cost and not age. You will need to make your insurance purchase NO LATER THAN 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR INITIAL TRIP DEPOSIT in order to qualify for time sensitive coverage options, including Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) coverage and pre-existing medical condition coverage. NOTE: This link is only for members of this group/tour. Dates of travel and destination will correspond to this registration only.
https://www.travelinsured.com/group.signup?group=165951&guid=2bf5b6ad194e470187bc449faf95da1e
For questions on the plan, coverage or procedures, please contact Travel Insured International at 1 800 243 3174. Grueninger is not qualified to answer technical questions about the benefits, exclusions, and conditions of travel protection plans. Grueninger cannot evaluate the adequacy of the prospective insured's existing insurance coverage. If you have any questions about your travel protection, call your insurer or insurance agent or broker.
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