Seat of government in the most powerful country in the world, Washington is home to the White House, the US Capitol, Arlington Cemetery and the Pentagon, as well as iconic memorials to former Presidents and the fallen of the Korean and Vietnam wars.

Where better to study American History and Politics than the capital of the USA. When you visit Washington your students can explore key topics starting with the American Civil War, through the Wall Street Crash and the Depression, to the Cold War, the Civil Rights movement and the Vietnam War right up to the present day politics and policies of the US Government.

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Itineraries

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Day 1

Morning

Depart UK Morning flight to Washington and transfer to your accommodation.

Afternoon

Arrive Washington and transfer to accommodation.

Evening

Free time for orientation and evening meal at Buca di Beppo

Day 2

Morning

Guided walking tour of the historical sites and memorials (including the Lincoln Memorial steps to see where Marin Luther King gave his infamous 'I Have a Dream' speech).

Afternoon

Free time to visit Arlington National Cemetery.

Evening

Evening meal at Ben's Chilli Bowl

Day 3

Morning

Guided walking tour of the political sites focusing on the Capitol Buildings.

Afternoon

Visit to the National Air and Space Museum and on to the National Archives to view the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.

Evening

Restaurant evening meal at Hard Rock Cafe

Day 4

Morning

Visit to the Museum of American History and Museum of African American History & Culture

Afternoon

Transfer to airport for overnight return flight to the UK.

Day 5

Morning

Arrive UK

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