Discover Washington, DC with Powell Gardens - August 2024

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      12 reviews
      Aug 26 - 31, 2024
      Group size: 20 - 35
      Discover Washington, DC with Powell Gardens - August 2024
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      12 reviews

      Aug 26 - 31, 2024
      Group size: 20 - 35

      About this trip

      Welcome to an exclusive journey, Discover Washington, DC with Powell Gardens! Embark on a historic expedition from the United States Botanical Garden to Capitol Hill and Mount Vernon, with Powell Gardens staff as your trusted companions every step of the way. Delight in guided tours by expert guides at each destination, ensuring a rich and immersive experience.


      Explore the serene beauty of Brookside Garden and River Farm, expertly led by Master Gardeners. Dive into the enchanting charm of Green Spring Gardens during a private tour in an intimate group setting.


      Immerse yourself in urban gardening innovations at a community farm and savor a delightful dinner cruise along the Potomac River. Relax on an illuminated night tour of our nation's iconic monuments and memorials, and indulge in the freedom to explore the Smithsonian museums and exhibits at your leisure.


      This is just a glimpse of the countless treasures awaiting you on our tailor-made Discover Garden Tour, exclusively crafted for Powell Gardens members. Get ready to embark on a journey filled with unforgettable experiences and lifelong memories.

      Please Note

       A $1,000 deposit per person is required to hold your reservation. 


      Deadline for reservations is June 22, 2024

      Deposits are 100% refundable, less credit card fees, until June 23, 2024.


      This tour will require a minimum number of 20 tour participants to establish viability.

      !Do not arrange airfare until you have been notified via email that the tour is viable!


      Changes to the itinerary may be necessary due to weather, availability, or other factors beyond our control.  Participants must be able to endure moderate physical activity (daily activities may include 2-4 hours of walking and 2 - 3 hours of bus rides) and should be in overall good health!


      For more information on this, or any of our other tours, please leave a message for Ray at 816-842-7500 or send him an email at ray@discoverourtours.com.

      What’s included

      • Lodging
        5 nights accommodations - 4 Star+
      • Luggage Service
        Luggage handling at the hotel
      • Transportation
        Private shuttle from and to Ronald Regan National Airport (DCA).
      • Welcome Reception
        Welcome Reception the night of arrival
      • Meals
        7 meals as indicated on The Itinerary starting with breakfast on the first morning and ending with breakfast on the last day.
      • Activities
        All visits and activities indicated on The Itinerary.
      • Entrance Fees
        All admission and entrance fees to venues and events indicated on The Itinerary.
      • Tour Guide
        Full-Time Escort/Tour Guide to lead your group every step of the way.
      • Tips
        All tips except for escort/tour guide and driver (We suggest tipping the guide $3-5/person/day and the motorcoach driver $2-4/person/day depending on satisfaction of the services provided)
      • Taxes
        All taxes and admissions

      What’s not included

      • Personal Expenses
      • Alcoholic Drinks
      • Optional Activities
      • Guide and Driver Tips
        Please Tip Your Tour Guide and Driver
      • Covid testing
        If applicable at time of tour
      • Tour Extensions
        Tour Extensions are available. Please contact Discover Garden Tours directly for more details. ray@discoverourtours.com
      • Airfare
        No airfare to or from destination city

      Available Packages

      Double Occupancy, per person
      Available until June 22, 2024

      Indicate bed preference, 1 bed or 2 separate beds in notes to organizer

      $3,200
      Deposit: $1,000
      Single Occupancy, per person
      Available until June 22, 2024only 2 left

      Single occupancy room with 1 or 2 beds, depending on availability

      $3,800
      Deposit: $1,000


      Itinerary

      Day 1 Washington D.C.
      Arrival to Washington D.C.

      Monday - August 26, 2024


      ● Arrive at Ronald Regan National Airport (DCA) in Washington, DC. Meet your escort/guide at baggage claim to be directed to your coach for a direct transfer to your hotel

      ● Check-in at The Omni Shoreham Hotel

      ● 7:00 pm Welcome Reception and presentation at the hotel


      Welcome Reception is included

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      The trip was great. Enjoyed the company. The venues for the most part were excellent and exceeded my expectations
      By Diana D for Discover The Netherlands Garden Tour with NC Master Gardeners on Apr 28, 2024
      Rating…2.5 stars… !Met lovely like minded Gardeners and knowledgeable and wonderful Extension agents!!😀😀 -It was quite evident however, that the tour was ‘put together and designed’ both by US based company/tour organizers, and Netherlands agent/people who were not gardeners, and did not understand their target market travelers. Much valuable time was wasted visiting erroneous places …. (for serious gardeners), and, scheduled timing of visits, breaks, meals , evidenced poor understanding and knowledge of itinerary.
      By Patricia Tortella P for Discover The Netherlands Garden Tour with NC Master Gardeners on Apr 27, 2024
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      Overall the trip was wonderful. Our tour guide, Marian, was excellent and worked with the group to accommodate suggested changes with grace and respect. Matt and Leslie were great representatives for the Extension. Having their expertise enhanced the experience. They were a great addition to our group. The hotels were lovely and the meals were mostly excellent. I like that we stayed more than 1 night at each hotel. Transportation was great and our first driver, Eric, had a great personality and seemed to enjoy his job and interacting with us. I would suggest that the Zanse schans and Plantopia be removed from the tour. While it is nice to see examples of Dutch culture such as the palace and church, tourist traps should be avoided. I would also suggest that dinner be schedule for 6 pm especially when it is at a restaurant outside of the hotel.
      By Linda H for Discover The Netherlands Garden Tour with NC Master Gardeners on Apr 22, 2024
      Fantastic guide and driver. Very good group. I hate your review process! Plane terrible!!! Too much trouble to get in to this site. Don't like having to make an account. If all we had to go on for this trip was your review process, we wouldn't have gone!
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      We thoroughly enjoyed our garden tour in Costa Rica. Our guide and group leaders made us feel well cared for and well fed as well! Great scenery and lots of knowledge shared, we’d highly recommend this trip.
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