Bloom Time!

Highlights Include:

• Nation’s Capital "Pink Stroll" with licensed knowledgeable DC Tour Guide
• Commemorative Annual Cherry Blossom Pin
• “Pink” Luncheon Cruise onboard The Odyssey with Pink Champagne
• Illuminated Monuments & Memorials Tour
• Capitol Visitors Center Tour
• Library of Congress
• Smithsonian Museums on the National Mall
• Arlington National Cemetery & Tram tickets
• Estate Touring ~ Choose from:
  • George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate
  • Hillwood Estate & Gardens
• Optional Add-On: Ford's Theatre or Kennedy Center Performance

• Visit the Nation’s Capital at the peak of Cherry Blossom Season! Your journey begins with a warm welcome at the Tidal Basin, where you'll meet your guide for an enchanting Pink Photo Stroll for Instagram worthy photos of the iconic memorials for Dr. Martin Luther King, FDR, and Thomas Jefferson.
• Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Smithsonian Museums located on the National Mall.  Explore such iconic museums as the Natural History Museum, the massive American History Museum, the newly redesigned Air & Space Museum, and the unique Native American Museum. (Some museums require advanced ticketing; pending ticket availability)
• Enjoy a delightful Welcome Dinner at a waterfront restaurant, savoring the freshest local cuisine. Arrive at your MARS Partner hotel where you’ll receive a special Keepsake Gift—a 2025 Cherry Blossom lapel pin—to mark the occasion.

• Fuel up with breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a full day of exploration.
• Capture breathtaking moments as the morning sun bathes the city in a golden glow as you journey through the District with your Guide and marvel at the massive and poignant memorials and monuments honoring our nation's history and historical icons.
• Indulge in a Lunch Cruise aboard the Odyssey, sipping Pink Champagne while admiring the views of the Tidal Basin in full bloom from the glass-enclosed Bateaux ship.  You'll dine on a delicious meal while enjoying live entertainment and dancing.
• This evening, experience the city's enchanting night views on an Illuminated Monument City Tour.  While impressive to see during the day, the memorials and monuments of Washington, DC, are simply stunning illuminated with softly glowing lights at night.
• End the day with free time to explore and enjoy dinner on own in historic Old Town Alexandria or the beautiful and exciting National Harbor.

• Start your day with a hearty breakfast before setting out with your Guide.
• Explore the United States Capitol Building, the world's most recognizable symbol of democracy, with a red coat tour of the Visitor Center.
• Afterwards, tour the impressive Library of Congress, home to over a million work of literary excellence, along with the personal collection of Thomas Jefferson, before enjoying lunch on own at the Capitol Café.
• Choose your afternoon adventure! Delve into history at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate or bask in luxury at Hillwood Estate and Gardens.
• Savor another delectable dinner included at a local favorite restaurant.
• Choose your evening experience!  Your group may opt to return to the hotel to rest and relax, or embark on an evening of fun with a live performance at the legendary Ford’s Theatre or the iconic John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. (optional add-on activity; additional cost varies by show & seat section selected; performance calendar schedule: TBD)

• Savor a final breakfast before checking out of your hotel.
• Pay your respects at Arlington National Cemetery, taking in its solemn beauty. Arlington National Cemetery is America's most sacred square mile; the final resting place of heroes, politicians, and many others who helped shape the nation and continue to protect it to this day.
• Depart for home with cherished memories of your Cherry Blossom escapade at peak bloom time!

*According to National Park Services (NPS): "The most likely time to reach peak bloom is between the last week of March & the first week of April. Extraordinary warm or cool temperatures have resulted in peak bloom as early as March 15 (1990) & as late as April 18 (1958)."