Cherry Blossom Festival

• "The Classic" & "Deluxe" Cherry Blossom Packages (5 Days / 4 Nights): April 10 - 14, 2025 start at $739/pp/dbl.; Deluxe Packages include DC metropolitan accommodations
• "On a Dime" Cherry Blossom Package (4 Days / 3 Nights): April 10 - 13, 2025 start at $569/pp/dbl.

Highlights Include:

• Premium VIP Cherry Blossom Parade Seats across from the national LIVE TV Taping and in front of the National Archives — Complete with Pink Pom-Poms to cheer the performers.
• Extensive touring of the Nation’s Capital with licensed knowledgeable DC Tour Guide.
• Commemorative Annual Cherry Blossom Pin for each guest to wear during your excursions and explorations.

• Full-service hotel accommodations closer to the city.
• Exclusive “Pink” Luncheon and Dance Cruise onboard The Odyssey, a glass enclosed Bateaux highlighting gorgeous views of the blossoms while cruising the Potomac River.

• Arrive in the Washington, DC, area and stretch your legs with time to explore and enjoy lunch on own at one of the Smithsonian Institute Museums on the National Mall.
• A Welcome Dinner is included this evening before checking in to your hotel.  *Hotel blocks are pre-contracted at both suburban & city district/metro properties to fit the desires and budget of your group’s needs.

• Enjoy breakfast included at your hotel this morning.
• Meet your Guide and venture over to the United States Capitol Building for a Red Coat Tour of the Capitol Visitor Center, the most recognizable symbol of democracy in the world.
• Afterwards, tour the impressive Library of Congress, home to the personal collection of Thomas Jefferson, before enjoying lunch on own at the Capitol Café.
• Visit Arlington National Cemetery, America’s most sacred square mile. Tram transportation is included.
• Stop to see the Air Force Memorial on your way to a delicious dinner included this evening.
• Embark on an Illuminated Monument Tour to see the grand stone, marble, and bronze structures of the Nation’s Capital beautifully lit with soft glowing lights. See the Vietnam War Veterans, Lincoln, and Korean War Veterans Memorials.
• Stop at the John F. Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts for spectacular views of the city at night from the rooftop terrace.
• Visit the US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima), a breathtaking bronze masterpiece depicting the iconic raising of the flag at Iwo Jima.  Illuminated at night, the monument is a favorite in the District.
• Return to your hotel to rest and relax for the evening.

• Enjoy breakfast included prior to departing to witness the spectacular  Cherry Blossom Parade from your Premium View Seats with Pink Pom-Poms located in front of The National Archives and across from the TV cameras for this nationally broadcast event.
• Enjoy performances from across the nation performed right in front of your eyes and see the Cherry Blossom Princess.
• Enjoy free time and a light snack while strolling along The Wharf, one of DC’s hottest hangouts with loads of shopping and restaurants lining the boardwalk.
• After the parade, board the MARS Exclusive “Pink Cruise”. Enjoy beautiful views of the Tidal Basin from the glass-enclosed Bateaux and the outside decks.
  • • Indulge in Pink Signature Cocktails, a delicious on-board meal, Live entertainment, and a Keepsake Photo! Wear Pink! The best Pink outfits win prizes!
    • After docking, return to your hotel and enjoy a free night to take advantage of the hotel's amenities, enjoy dinner on own, and further explore the nightlife.
• Afterwards, embark on a City Tour with stops at the White House and the WWII Memorial, followed by a Pink Stroll around the Tidal Basin for Instagram worthy photos of the memorials for Dr. Martin Luther King, FDR, Jefferson, and Eisenhower.
• Cherry Blossom "On a Dime" Packages will skip the Pink Cruise for City Touring, the Pink Stroll, and a Farewell Dinner before retiring to their hotel.

• This morning, ‘Cherry Blossom on a Dime’ groups will check out and spend time at the museums before departing for home, concluding their tour. Standard and Deluxe itineraries continue:
• Enjoy breakfast included at the hotel this morning.
• This morning, enjoy a Guided Tour of the iconic Ford’s Theatre, the Petersen House and the Center for Education and Leadership. Restored as it was the night John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln, Ford's is still an active theater. Reopened in 1968, Ford’s Theatre is one of the most visited sites in Washington DC.
• Explore Mount Vernon, the estate of our 1st President, George Washington, and where he came to escape & relax from the rigors of public office. Tour his mansion, see his final resting spot, and enjoy strolling the beautiful estate nestled along the Potomac River.
• Depart for a Guided Colonial Tour of Old Town Alexandria and step back in time while visiting its cobblestone streets & learning its extensive history.
• Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace before a Farewell Feast at one of Old Town’s famous restaurants.
• Return to the hotel to rest and relax for the night.

• Enjoy breakfast included at the hotel this morning.
• Spend time this morning at the Smithsonian museum exploring the halls of some of the world's rarest collections of artifacts.
• Depart for home with your Collectable Keepsake 2025 Cherry Blossom Pin and a photo album you'll treasure forever!