There are many vacation packages to D.C. that include the cost of airfare and rental car, etc. But there’s so much to take in while on vacation in the nation’s capital that it might be a better deal to simply find good airfare on its own. Packages that focus on getting you and your family the best exposure to the history, culture, and allure of the city will make the trip meaningful and entertaining.
Prices on Washington D.C. vacations can be astonishingly low, and surprisingly, the rates can be low any time of year if you know which packages offer the most. Many packages offer the cost of hotel and food as well as trips to various landmarks and seasonal events.
There are many things to do and see, so before you start researching the costs associated with tours and sightseeing, look into all there is and make a prioritized list of what you simply must see before you go. To get your gears going, here is a range of vacation packages to D.C. that will give you an idea of what you might want to put on your capital city bucket list.
For a quick weekend getaway for the traveler or couple on a budget, The Washington DC Weekend Vacation from Vacations Made Easy starts at just $170 per adult and includes a full guided tour of the area as well as a trip to the Johnson IMAX.
Looking for something a little more in-depth? The U.S. East Coast Tours offers a five-day trip beginning in D.C. complete with accommodations for less than $500. The package includes a tour of the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the National Air and Space Museum, both the Vietnam and Korean War Memorials, and other major attractions. The tour heads to Hersey, Pennsylvania, Boston, Massachusetts, and then to New York City for a trip to Ground Zero. A tremendous value for all these East Coast sites!
And for the diehard who wants all things D.C. and in-depth coverage of it all, there’s the The Voices of Freedom package from Vacations Made Easy. This bundle gives you plenty of time to leave no stone unturned. Stay in the nation’s capital for 10 days and see it all in style. The price of the package includes hotel accommodation, transportation to and from anywhere, every meal you’ll eat while in D.C., pre-paid admission to any event or tour, 24/7 guides and escorts, and so much more. Those who take advantage of the Voices of Freedom deal get to see every inch of D.C. Just a few of the stop-offs include Capitol Hill, Arlington Cemetery, the Kennedy Center, all of the war memorials, Old Town Alexandria, the Capitol Building, Ford’s Theatre, The White House, Mount Vernon, and the Berkley and Shirley Plantations. The price for the ten-day jaunt is about $2500 per adult.
There is a huge range in prices for vacation packages to D.C., so there’s really something for everyone no matter what the budget looks like. For the history buff it may be wise to save up for the big ball of wax, while for those just looking for an historic getaway, a taste of D.C. can be mustered up for just several hundred dollars!
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