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0115 9404 303School Art trip to Washington DC
When you think Art, Washington may not be the first city that springs to mind, however, with so many monuments, memorials and free museums it is a great city for an Art tour. With seven major galleries the majority of which are free, there is plenty to entertain and inspire your students. From the National Portrait Gallery to the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden your students can enjoy a great experience in a fascinating city.
from
£719 pp
Includes:
- 3 nights accommodation (room only)
- Flights inclusive of tax
- Destiantion Airport Transfers
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationNational Portrait Gallery
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Freer Gallery of Art
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
The National Gallery of Art
The Phillips Collection
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Board your flight from the UK to Washington Transfer to your accommodation on arrival |
Free time to explore and enjoy an evening meal | |
| Day 2 | This morning visit the National Gallery of Art West and East Buildings | This afternoon explore the Mall including the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial | Free time to explore and enjoy an evening meal |
| Day 3 | This morning visit one Washingtons famous and free museums such as the National Portrait Gallery | This afternoon cross the Potomac River into Virginia and visit the Arlington National Cemetery | Free time to explore and enjoy an evening meal |
| Day 4 | Visit the White House Visitors Center and take a photo stop outside the house | Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK | Fly back to the UK |
| Day 5 | Land back in the UK | ||
Hotel Harrington
The well appointed guest rooms offer remote control television with an incredible 78 cable channels!
The Harrington is the last of its kind in Washington D.C., still owned and operated by members of the founding families and continues its 94 year tradition of providing value and convenience to visitors. Now in its third generation of ownership it has the longest record of continuous operation of any hotel in the city of Washington, D.C.
Hotel Windsor Park
Windsor Park, an affordable and comfortable Washington DC hotel, is nestled among exquisite embassies and majestic homes. Enjoy the views overlooking beautiful Rock Creek Park, and stroll to over 100 neighborhood establishments. Shopping, art, entertainment, and cuisine from around the world are just a few footsteps away. Two Metro stations – Woodley Park/Zoo and Dupont Circle – are within a few short blocks, enabling our guests to reach all of the wonderful sites in our nation’s capital.
This Bed and Breakfast style, boutique hotel was built in 1926 and has been restored and improved over the years. Now the Windsor Park Hotel provides everything expected by those traveling for business or pleasure.
All rooms have a private bath/shower with amenities, including a hair dryer. Rooms are equipped with a small refrigerator, ironing equipment, direct dial phone system with voice mail and modem ready ports, colour Cable TV with free HBO and quiet central heating and air-conditioning units with individual comfort control. All rooms have wireless internet access.
