A “Must-See” Destination!
- $2,899 per person, double occupancy
- $3,549 per person, single occupancy
Book by 60 days before departure and receive $100 off the tour price!
Please Note: A $100 Deposit per person is required to reserve your space!
“Join us on this exciting itinerary as we spend four nights and three full days in our Nations Capital, completely guided by our knowledgeable step-on guide as you visit all of the major D.C. sites. Nowhere else will you find such an inclusive tour of Washington D.C. and the surrounding area!” – Joey Spellerberg, President, Moostash Joe Tours
All of the major sites and stops you’d expect to see in Washington DC and the surrounding area! All accompanied by our local, knowledgeable step-on guide!
Guided tours of Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown Settlement
Visit and Tour Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello
Guided Battlefield and Gettysburg National Military Park Tour
Visit Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Track and Museum
*Tour Itinerary is subject to change
Book by 60 days before departure and receive $100 off the tour price!
Tour Price Includes:
- Round trip deluxe motorcoach transportation (with restroom and video)
- 9 nights excellent accommodations, including four nights in the D.C. Metro
- 18 total meals featuring Historic Michie Tavern and in Old Town Alexandria
- Admissions and fees for tours, attractions, etc. as stated in the itinerary
- Gratuities for all local, step-on guides
- Professional Moostash Joe Tour Director
- WIFI on-board
- Luggage handling
- Delicious rolls en route
Tour Price Does Not Include:
- Gratuity for Moostash Joe Tour Director and Driver
- Suggested $5.00-$6.00 per person per day for each (you may want to tip more for outstanding service)
- Meals other than those stated in the itinerary
- Optional Travel Protection
Departs: Norfolk, Lincoln, Fremont & Omaha, NE
Cancellation Penalties: (Cancellation must be received by Moostash Joe Tours in writing)
Up until 46 Days before departure: Full Refund
45 Days or less before departure: $1,200 Penalty
Travel Protection is available for purchase. Please see the FAQ section on our website for complete Travel Protection details.
Discover the Moostash Joe Tours Difference!
Night One – Drury Inn & Suites, Champaign, IL
Night Two – Hampton Inn, Wheeling, WV
Nights Three, Four, Five & Six – Courtyard by Marriott, Manassas, VA
Night Seven – Embassy Suites by Hilton, Williamsburg, VA
Night Eight – Holiday Inn Express, Charleston, WV
Night Nine – Drury Inn & Suites, St. Peters, MO
October 12 – Travel Day / Champaign, IL
Meet your Moostash Joe Tour Director and Driver at one of our many convenient pick-up points this morning and head east! Sit back, relax and enjoy the company of your fellow travelers today as we make our way to Champaign, IL where we enjoy Drury’s great “Kickback” – where complimentary food and drinks are available. (D)
October 13 – Indianapolis Motor Speedway / Wheeling, WV
Our morning stop will be at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and an opportunity to “Kiss the Bricks!” (depending on track availability). Home to the Indianapolis 500, the speedway is one of the most iconic venues in all of sports. We continue on to Wheeling, WV where we’ll be overnight and all enjoy an evening meal together inside the White Palace at Wheeling Park. (B, D)
October 14 – Gettysburg, PA
This morning we drive through the beautiful Pennsylvania countryside on our way to Gettysburg. Upon arrival, we’ll visit the Gettysburg Museum/Visitor Center for one of the world’s largest collections of artifacts from the American Civil War and an opportunity to see the film “A New Birth of Freedom.” Then, see the Cyclorama Center at Gettysburg National Military Park for a breath-taking panorama of Picketts charge. We’ll meet our local, Battlefield Guide for a step-on guided tour of America’s largest Civil War Battlefield, containing more than 40 miles of scenic avenues and over 1600 monuments and cannons in memory of those who fought and died here. After our tour we continue to the D.C. Metro where we’ll spend the next four nights and enjoy an evening meal together. (B, D)
October 15 – United States Capitol / Washington National Cathedral
A day full of activities begins at the White House Visitor Center where we meet our local, step-on guide and a photo opportunity of the president’s iconic home. We’ll visit the United States Capitol, the most recognized symbol of democratic government in the world and home to Congress since 1800. Then, visit the United States Library of Congress, the largest national library in the world with more than 100 million items in three buildings. This afternoon finds us at the Washington National Cathedral, standing higher than the Washington Monument and the sixth largest church in the world. This 14th-Century-style-Gothic wonder is situated on 57 acres and took 83 years to build! (B, D)
October 16 – Arlington National Cemetery / Mount Vernon
This morning we’re off to Arlington National Cemetery. This 612 acre cemetery is the final resting place for President John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and thousands of soldiers from every major U.S. war, including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Then, continue to Mount Vernon, the estate of George Washington. Mount Vernon sits on a grassy, shaded slope overlooking the Potomac River and America’s most visited historic house. We’ll see the inside of the Mansion as well as the Ford Orientation Center on the grounds. Dinner is in Old Town Alexandria before our Illuminated Monument Driving Tour which includes the Marine Corps Memorial, Air Force Memorial, Washington Monument, National World War II Memorial, Jefferson Memorial and more. (B, D)
October 17 – Museum of the Bible / National Mall
We spend the morning at D.C.’s new Museum of the Bible and discover one of the world’s largest private collection of biblical objects and artifacts. Then, we’ll visit the National Museum of American History – a must when on the National Mall. This afternoon includes time at D.C.’s iconic monuments; The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and The Korean War Veterans Memorial. Your final night in the D.C. area is spent together over dinner before returning to our hotel for a good nights rest. (B, D)
October 18 – Colonial Williamsburg / Jamestown Settlement
Our local step-on guide takes us around Colonial Williamsburg this morning, including the Capitol and Governor’s Palace. The Capitol is where Virginia patriots developed principles of self-government, individual liberty and responsible leadership. Enjoy some free time in Colonial Williamsburg before our afternoon guided tour of Jamestown Settlement. Jamestown Settlement commemorates the first permanent English settlement in the New World and features full-size replicas of three ships that arrived in 1607. We’ll also enjoy an evening meal together after settling in for our one-night stay in Williamsburg. (B, D)
October 19 – Monticello / Historic Michie Tavern
Today we visit Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, the famed plantation home of President Thomas Jefferson. We’ll tour the home, a remarkable integration of classical architecture and modern innovation, designed by Jefferson, and built on the mountain top where he had played as a boy. Lunch is at Historic Michie Tavern, one of the oldest homesteads remaining in Virginia giving us a glimpse of 18th-century life. Our day concludes in Charleston, WV where we’ll be overnight. (B, L)
October 20 – Kentucky Derby Museum / St. Louis Metro
Our travels today take us through Louisville, KY and the Kentucky Derby Museum. Adjacent from legendary Churchill Downs, explore its interactive exhibits and watch the film telling the story of “The Greatest Race.” Continue to the St. Louis Metro where we’ll be overnight and relax and enjoy the Drury Inn “Kickback” – where complimentary food and drinks are available. (B, D)
October 21 – Return Home
Spend one last day reminiscing with your fellow travelers about your educational, historic and exciting tour to Washington, D.C.! Say goodbye to your Moostash Joe Tour Director and Driver as you arrive back at your initial pick-up points this evening. (B)
Meals Included:
(B) – Breakfast
(L) – Lunch
(D) – Dinner
Important Note: While in Washington, D.C. and possibly other locations on this tour, your bags may be searched. We recommend removing all sharp objects or potentially hazardous materials ahead of time. You will also need to have a photo I.D. readily available.
Important Note: Getting around Washington, D.C. and its museums does require some moderate physical activity. Please be prepared for walking up to a few blocks at a time throughout the tour.