Thursday, April 8, 2021 Day 1 - VIP Pink Welcome Reception
Arrive in our Nation’s Capital to celebrate the National Cherry
Blossom Festival. Enjoy lunch on own in the Capitol Cafeteria
before a tour of the US capitol and the Library of Congress. Next
we will visit The NEW Eisenhower Memorial. This evening, we check
into the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Visit the
MARS Exclusive VIP Pink Welcome Reception in Pose, the Gaylord’s
glass enclosed rooftop event space
offering amazing views of the Potomac River and National Harbor.
Enjoy an included Pink Signature Cocktail, Hors D’oeuvres, and meet
our “Pink Team” of entertainers including: Miss Sherry Cherry,
Floyd the Fancy Flamingo, a “Cherry Picker” guitarist, and First
Lady Helen Taft. Afterwards, enjoy all The National Harbor has to
offer. Your evening is free to explore the many shops, restaurants,
and entertainment options. (Cocktail Reception).
• A VIP Pink Welcome Reception at the Gaylord National Rooftop
River View Lounge, Pose. Complete with a signature Cocktail, hors
d’oeuvres, and our “Pink Team” of entertainers including: Miss
Sherry Cherry, Floyd the Fancy Flamingo, a “Cherry Picker”
guitarist, and First Lady Helen Taft;
• Receive your Keepsake Cherry Blossom Pin on arrival to wear
throughout the festivities;
• Exclusive “Pink” Luncheon and Dance Cruise on The Odyssey -
Glass enclosed Bateaux with Premium Views
of the Blossoms, contest for best pink outfit wins prizes—arrive
in PINK!;
• 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;
• A complimentary cocktail during your stay at Pose or Belvedere
Lounge at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort;
• Extensive ‘Pink Tied’ touring of DC with knowledgeable Tour
Guide.
ALL for an Incredible offer
From $769/pp 35 min. in double occupancy
Friday, April 9, 2021 Day 2 – Mansions, Gardens, and Memorials
After an incredible included Gaylord Buffet Breakfast including
cooked-to-order omelets, we’re off to explore the amazing sites in
our Nation’s Capital. First, we’ll stop for a photo opportunity at
the White House followed by a tour of the White House Visitors
Center. Afterwards, enjoy monument touring to include: The Vietnam
Veterans Memorial, The Lincoln Memorial, The Korean War Veterans
Memorial, and the WWII Memorial before having lunch on own at the
Department of Agriculture in their massive cafeteria. After lunch,
we’ll drive along Embassy Row to Hillwood Estate, Museum and
Gardens, a kaleidoscope of color this time of year. The mansion is
the former home of cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post and
features one of the most amazing and comprehensive collections of
eighteenth and nineteenth-century Russian Imperial art outside of
Russia. Dinner is included this evening at a local favorite prior
to enjoying an after-dark, Illuminated Monument Tour. Before
returning to the Gaylord, stop by and walk through the John F.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for amazing city views from
the terrace and the famous bronze bust of John F. Kennedy in the
grand foyer. (B, D)
Saturday, April 10, 2021 Day 3 – VIP Pink Cruise and Parade
After your full breakfast buffet we depart to see the spectacular
Cherry Blossom Parade from our Premium View Seats located in front
of The National Archives and across from the TV cameras for this
nationally broadcast event. Enjoy performances from around the USA
performed right in front of us, and see the Cherry Blossom
Princess. After the parade, we’ll escape the crowds for a late
lunch near by the National Portrait Gallery featuring The
Presidents Portraits. Later this afternoon, board the MARS
Exclusive “Pink Cruise”. Enjoy beautiful views of the Tidal Basin
from the glass-enclosed Bateaux & the outside decks. Indulge in
pink signature cocktails, a delicious on-board meal, entertainment,
and a keepsake photo! Wear Pink! Best Pink outfits win prizes!
After docking, disembark, and continue the theme on a Pink Photo
Stroll
of the Tidal Basin to take phots among the Cherry Blossom Trees
as well as the Jefferson, FDR, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Memorials. This evening, return to the Gaylord Resort and enjoy a
free night to take advantage of the resort’s amenities or further
explore the National Harbor. (B, Dinner Cruise)
Sunday, April 11, 2021 Day 4–Artechouse Cherry Blossom
Interactive Arts and Tour After a full buffet breakfast, we’ll
check out of our resort. Cap off the exceptional visit to our
Nation’s Capital with a Cherry Blossom themed show at the
Artechouse DC, which incorporates art and elaborate interactive
exhibits you’ll have to experience to believe. Meet your guide and
begin our DC Touring today with Arlington National Cemetery—Tram
tickets are included for your convenience. Upon our departure,
visit the Smithsonian Institution’s museums of choice on the
National Mall. Have lunch on own while visiting the museums before
departing for home. (B)
Space is limited. Reserve now to ensure your groups’ Cherry
Blossom Gaylord Resort experience!
Tour includes: 3 nights’ accommodation, round trip baggage
handling, 3 buffet breakfasts, 1 dinner cruise, 1 Dinner, Tram
tickets for ANC;
admission to events, attractions, and guide service as stated in
the itinerary.
To receive a detailed or customized proposal of this tour, call
800-769-5912 ext. 3
Mid-Atlantic Tours & Receptive Services The Leader in Tours
to our Nation’s Capital and the Mid-Atlantic Region
Post Office Box 1390 Stephens City, VA 22655 Phone: 540-869-1864
Fax: 540-869-1826
[email protected] www.takeafuntrip.com
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