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Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the U.S. Capitol

Private Tour of the U.S. Capitol with Noted Historian, Fairmont Washington D.C. 4-Night Stay with Airfare for 2

Suggested Retail Value:  Priceless

This Experience Includes:

• 3-hour private guided tour for 2 of The Capitol and surrounding buildings
• 4-night stay in a standard Fairmont room at the Fairmont Washington DC
• Daily breakfast for 2
• Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to Washington, DC
• Winspire booking & concierge service

Private Tour of the US Capitol Building “The Most Famous Building in the World”

You and a guest will tour The Capitol with the Chief Guide of the US Capitol Historical Society and dine at a famous Capitol Hill restaurant. 

Included on your 3-hour tour on Capitol Hill:

• Visit the Houses of Congress.
• View famous historic spots: the Rotunda, Statuary Hall, the Old Senate and Old Supreme Court Chambers, and the Crypt.
• See famous artwork throughout the building.
• Discuss history with a knowledgeable and engaging historian.
• Visit your Congressman’s and Senators’ Capitol Hill offices.
• Explore the new half-billion-dollarCapitolVisitorCenter.
• Visit the fabulous Library of Congress, as seen in the movie “National Treasure”.
• Dine among insiders at a famous Capitol Hill restaurant (cost of the meal is not included).

Beyond the public’s standard tour, your unique experience will be guided by historian Steve Livengood. He has spent more than 40 years studying and observing the Congress and its activities, the Presidents who have come and gone, and the workings of the most successful democratic society in human history.   Note: If Mr. Livengood is not available on the day of your tour, your guide will be a former Member of Congress, retired official of the House of Representatives, or other experienced Capitol Hill veteran.

There is so much to see and do in Washington, DC, that you can’t see it all in just one day. Here are some additional suggestions of free and interesting things to do in the area:

Tour the other Houses of Government:  the White House & the US Supreme Court

Explore the Smithsonian Institution & Museums

Tour the National Mall, Monuments & Memorials

Take a walk through Georgetown

Explore Mount Vernon

Fairmont Washington, DC (Georgetown)

Enjoy a 4-night stay in a standard Fairmont room including daily breakfast for two at this AAA 4-Diamond property located in Washington’s fashionable West End and adjacent to historic Georgetown. The Fairmont Washington, DC, Georgetown is considered one of the premier luxury hotels in Washington, offering unsurpassed service and amenities for discerning travelers.  At 17,000 square feet, the mezzanine-level health club is one of the city's largest and most comprehensive, featuring a 45-foot lap pool and squash and racquetball courts, as well as a whirlpool, sauna, aerobics rooms, exercise bikes, treadmills and fitness stations with headphones and TVs.

Airfare

This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any major metropolitan airport in the 48 contiguous United States to Washington, DC, subject to availability.

Airfare must be booked within one year from the date of purchase. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser.  Blackout dates: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weeks.

Business and First Class upgrades are available at the time of booking for an additional fee. Use of frequent flyer miles for upgrades is dependent on specific ticket restrictions as determined by the airline’s frequent flyer program.

Winspire Booking & Concierge Service

Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals that will help you redeem experience. All travel related details and reservations are handled for every part of your Winspire trip. This concierge service operates as a full-service travel agency, able to assist with additional hotel nights, airfare upgrades, or adding extra people to your experience. In addition, this service gives you an established network of onsite contacts for each experience who can help you book additional excursions, activities and sightseeing tours.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance.  Reservations are subject to availability.  Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed.  All purchases are non-refundable.  Packages cannot be resold.  Ground transportation is not included unless where specified.

Item Special Note

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