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Join the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C., an iconic celebration of Japanese culture in the heart of the American capital. Every year, thousands of cherry blossom trees create a breathtaking spectacle along the Tidal Basin, offering a landscape of incomparable beauty.
Discover Washington D.C., with its iconic landmarks such as the Capitol, the White House and the Lincoln Memorial. Stroll along the National Mall, lined with Smithsonian museums, monuments and memorials.
Enjoy an overnight stay in Philadelphia, the birthplace of the American nation, where history comes alive around every corner. Discover major historic sites such as Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Stroll through the picturesque Old City and savor a famous cheesesteak, the city’s signature dish.
These two iconic U.S. cities promise an exciting immersion in American history and culture.
Book your trip today to experience total immersion in culture and the bewitching beauty of cherry blossom.
Includes:
- Transportation by luxury coach
- 1 night accommodation at the Holiday Inn Express Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia
- 3 nights’ accommodation in a hotel in the Washington suburbs
- Hampton Inn Dulles Airport for the March 13 departure
- Hyatt Place Dulles South Chantilly for departures on March 20, March 27 and April 3
- 4 breakfasts
- City tour of Washington D.C. and Philadelphia 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 and the Capitol
- 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
Entry requirements for the United States:
It is your responsibility to obtain all the necessary documents according to your nationality (visa, entry fees, authorization form for a minor, etc.) before your departure.
As of October 1, 2022, a citizen who holds a non-Canadian passport must absolutely fill out an ESTA form online at least 72 hours before departure. https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta
This form is mandatory to enter the United States and you will be automatically denied access to the United States if it is not duly completed and approved.
You must present your passport and required documents to your tour guide when boarding the bus, otherwise you will be denied access. No refund or recourse against Voyages Gendron will be possible.
Itinerary:
AM
- Departure.
- Free time for breakfast on the way ($).
- Free time for lunch on the way ($).
PM
- Arriving in Philadelphia.
- Visit of Philadelphia.
- Checking in at the hotel.
- Dinner ($).
AM
- Departure.
- Free time for breakfast on the way ($).
PM
- Arriving in Washington, D.C.
- Lunch ($)
- Stroll around the Tidal Basin.
- Created as a water reservoir between the Potomac River and the Washington Channel, the Tidal Basin is lined by cherry trees given by Japan in 1912. Visitors can enjoy the cherry blossom at the end of March and on the first days of April, an incredible show of nature!
- Dinner ($).
- Checking in at the hotel.
AM
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- City tour (4h) in french.
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Arlington Cemetery
- Free time for lunch ($).
PM
- Arriving at Washington Harbour in Georgetown.
- Cruise on Potomac River.
- Visit of Alexandria old city.
- Farmer’s market
- Stroll by the river and shopping on Main street.
- Dinner ($).
- Night tour of illuminated monuments.
- Back to the hotel.
- Free time.
AM
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Stop at:
- Washington Monument
- The White House
- The Supreme Court
- Capitol
- Free time for lunch ($).
PM
- Free time to visit the numerous free museums of Washington, D.C.
- Museum of Naturel History
- Air and Space Museum
- Fine Arts Museum
- Holocaust Museum
- National Museum of National History
- African Art Museum
- Bible Museum (voluntary contribution)
- Dinner ($).
- Back to the hotel.
- Free time
AM
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Leaving the hotel with our luggage.
- Free time for lunch ($) on the way.
PM
Estimated time of arrival : 8 pm.
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5 days | 4 nights | 4 meals
Conditions
Deposit required of 25% at the moment of booking.
Final payment due before January 27, 2025.
First 10 seats at this price.
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