About This Tour
DC on a Dime – Capital Christmas
‘Tis the season where the streets of Washington, DC, come alive with Christmas Cheer and elaborate decorations blanket the District from top to bottom – Certain to put everyone in your group in a festive spirit. With your personal DC Guide to expertly navigate you through the highlights of the celebrations, conveniently located accommodations only MARS could command, and plenty of free time for shopping at some of the most unique boutiques and stores in the world, this tour is an absolute MUST!
Inclusions: 2 nights’ accommodation Friday to Sunday, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, admissions, entrance, and guide fees as stated in the itinerary, including taxes, and gratuity (excluding gratuity for guides and driver, unless requested).
Your Tour at a Glance
Tour Highlights Include
Fully Customizable Programs
Guided City Touring
Guided Illuminated Monuments & Memorials Tour
Union Station Christmas Train Display
Tour the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
United States Botanical Garden & The Christmas Poinsettia Display
Smithsonian Museum(s)
Monuments & Memorials Touring
Illuminated Monument Touring (at night)
Pathway of Peace and the National Christmas Tree
Mount Vernon Christmas as it was decorated for Christmas in George Washington's time
Shopping in Historic Old Town Alexandria boutique shops decorated for Christmas
Hillwood Estate Christmas
Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts & the REACH Exhibit
OPTIONAL Add-on Exploring available to include "ENCHANT!", the world's largest Christmas Light Maze & Market* (additional fees apply)
Your Group. Your Tour. Your Way.
Every Program Built Around Your Group
At MARS Tours & Travel, every trip is thoughtfully crafted to reflect your group’s unique interests, pace, and priorities. As custom group tour specialists, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all travel—each itinerary is hand-curated to deliver a fun, meaningful, and seamless travel experience. Whether you're planning a student adventure, faith-based journey, cultural exploration, or family getaway, we make it your tour from start to finish.
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