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A Capital Christmas at the Gaylord National! Featuring the brand new Museum of the Bible!

Arlington National Cemetery, Washington National Cathedral, World War II Memorial, The National Christmas Tree, United States Botanic Garden, The Lincoln Memorial, Performance at Ford’s Theatre, Hillwood Museum

and Gardens, Mount Vernon, and Much More! December 2 - 7, 2018

Join us as we travel to Washington DC for a Gaylord Christmas! The highlight of your tour will be the brand new Museum of the Bible! Opening in late 2017, see artifacts which date to the time of Abraham, Dead Sea Scrolls fragment and first edition bibles. From the moment you walk

through the 40 foot bronze doors, flanked by a re-creation of the the first page of Genesis, you’ll be immersed in an experience that provides you with a personal experience as you explore the history, narrative and impact of the Bible.

Marvel at the beauty of the National Christmas Tree and the wonderfully decorated Hillwood Mansion and Gardens. See Mount Vernon in all the glory of Christmas past and enjoy a performance of A Christmas Carol at Ford’s Theatre. Of course you’ll see some of Washington DC’s iconic spots as well as visits to your choice of Smithsonian Museums. Stop at the White House Visitor Center and tour the United States Capitol - all

during the joyous Christmas Season!

Itinerary worshipped. You’ll see an Apothecary Shop - now a museum and gift December 2, 2018 ~ Your Journey Begins shop, run for five generations by a Quaker family as well as Robert E. Board your flight bound for our Nation’s Capital for Christmas on the Lee’s Boyhood home. Dinner this evening is at Carluccios’s founded by Potomac! You’ll be met and assisted with your transfer to the Gaylord an acclaimed European Cook, Award winning writer and TV personality. National Resort for the next five nights. Nothing says Christmas more The day ends with a Water Taxi ride back to the Gaylord National! than the Gaylord during the holidays! Witness a nightly indoor Overnight: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (B/L/D)snowfall, Sights & Sounds of the Season Laser Show and a ride on December 4, 2018 ~ Christmas in the Capitol!the Capital Wheel with stunning views! You’ll be mesmerized by the After breakfast, depart to the White House Visitor Center with an region’s most beautiful Christmas decorations with thousands of interactive touchscreen tour of the White House. View over 90 artifacts twinkling lights and a 55 foot tall Starlight Christmas tree suspended over from the White House collection, shop at the White House Historical the indoor garden atrium. The remainder of the evening is at your leisure Association retail shop and view the 14 minute film, “White House: to shop, enjoy dinner and experience the many activities at your Resort. Reflections From Within”. Next, visit the United States Botanic A complimentary shuttle bus operates with stops at the MGM Casino, Garden. Established by Congress in 1820, it is one of the oldest botanic Tanger Outlets and National Harbor Restaurants and shops. gardens in North America and the Season’s Greenings exhibit is Overnight: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center overflowing with poinsettias seemingly everywhere! Lunch today is on December 3, 2018 ~ Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria your own at Union Station gaily decorated for the holidays. Don’t miss After breakfast, depart for Mount Vernon, the estate of George the Holiday Model Train Panorama! This afternoon, tour the Washington. Joyfully decked out, Christmas at Mount Vernon offers Washington National Cathedral. Standing higher than the themed decorations including 12 Christmas trees, a gingerbread Mount Washington Monument, it is the sixth largest church in the world. This Vernon and more! Here in 1787, George Washington paid 18 shillings for a 14th Century Gothic wonder is situated on 57 acres and took 83 years to camel to temporarily live at Mount Vernon for the enjoyment of his build. Helen Keller and Woodrow Wilson, the only President buried in guests during the holidays! A popular tradition of opening the rarely seen Washington DC, are interred here. Later this afternoon you arrive at third floor of the Mansion continues as you are invited to meet the Hillwood for the Russian Winter Festival. This former home of charming “Lady Washington”. Visit the Ford Orientation Center & cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post is always an unexpected Donald W. Reynolds Museum with sculptures, paintings, models and delight! A seasoned and passionate collector, you’ll find the largest diverse artifacts describing the life, times and accomplishments of our collection of Russian imperial art outside of Russia. With nearly 90 nation’s first president. Lunch today is at Mount Vernon Inn before Fabergé pieces and the only Royal Russian Crown outside of Russia, departing for Old Town Alexandria where you’ll meet your guide. Tour it’s truly a collection that will astound you!Christ Church where George Washington and Robert E. Lee Overnight: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (B/D)

December 5, 2018 ~ Arlington and the Museum of the BibleThis morning you’ll arrive at the Visitor’s Center of Arlington National Cemetery. No land in America is more sacred than this square mile that is America’s shrine to valor and sacrifice. This is the final resting place for President John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Robert F. Kennedy, Audie Murphy and thousands of soldiers from every major U.S. war. The Cemetery is the former plantation and home of Civil War General Robert E. Lee. The Tomb of the Unknowns speaks of a nation’s debt to the many whose ultimate sacrifice helped make a nation free. Later this afternoon, depart for theNational Mall where you’ll have time for lunch on your own and to visityour choice of the Smithsonian Institution’s museums. One of your options is the National Museum of American History! Recently renovated, browse through the new state-of-the-art gallery that offers a spectacular view of the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write theStar Spangled Banner. The almost 200 year old flag is displayed in a special environmentally controlled chamber and is the centerpiece ofthe exhibition where you are immersed in the Battle of Baltimore. Other options include the National Museum of Natural History, the National Gallery of Art, The National Museum of the American Indianand The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Then, visit the new Museum of the Bible, on the bucket list of everyone who visitsWashington DC! Spend the afternoon discovering one of the World’s largest private collections of biblical objects and artifacts. The adventure and drama of the Bible come to life in riveting presentations.From the History of the Bible to the Impact of the Bible, the galleriesof one of the most anticipated and beautifully designed museums will be an experience that you’ll never forget! Next stop by the Pageant of

Peace in Ellipse Park across from the White House. This is the site ofnightly choral performances, a Nativity scene, a burning Yule log andthe National Christmas Tree. After dinner at The Mansion on O Street and a tour of some of the 100 rooms and 70 secret doors, see Washington at night as you return to your hotel.Overnight: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (B/D)December 6, 2018 ~ US Capitol and A Christmas Carol This morning, stop and visit some of Washington’s most revered Memorials. You’ll see, and hear about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Lincoln Memorial, The Korean War Veterans Memorial and the National World War II Memorial. Lunch today is on your own at the excellent Capitol Cafeteria. After, visit the United States Capitol, the most recognized symbol of democratic government in the world for a guided tour. You’ll also visit the United States Library of Congress established in 1800. This is the largest national library in the world with more than 100 million items in three buildings. (Walking is involved during this portion of the tour.) This evening enjoy dinner at Tony & Joe’s before departing for Ford’s Theatre the site of the assignation of President Lincoln. You’ll see exhibits that follow him from the start of his presidency to the moment he arrived at the theater that fateful night.Tonight, you’ll see a production of A Christmas Carol, a Washington tradition for 35 years. This music-infused production captures the magic and joy of Dickens’s Yuletide classic.Overnight: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (B/D)December 7, 2018 ~ Return Home Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, then you’ll be assisted with your airport transfer for your flight home. Wonderful memories of a A Capital Christmas at the Gaylord will be with you for years!! (B)

Inclusions • Round trip airport transfers • Round trip airfare to Washington DC area • 5 nights lodging at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center • Breakfast daily at your hotel • Visit the new Museum of the Bible • All admissions as described in the detailed itinerary including Hillwood

Estate, Mount Vernon, the White House Visitor Center and more • Visit the United States Capitol, the Library of Congress and Arlington

National Cemetery • Visit of WWII Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean War Memorial and

Lincoln Memorial • Tour the Washington National Cathedral • Stop by the Pageant of Peace across from the White House to see the

National Christmas Tree • Performance of A Christmas Carol at Ford’s Theatre • Services of a full time escort while in Washington DC • TRIPS ticket wallet and luggage tags • Porterage of 1 suitcase per person • All government fees, taxes and fuel surcharges

Call today to reserve your space!!! Reservations for “A Capital Christmas at the Gaylord!” are accepted on a first come/first served basis. An initial $500.00 deposit is required to hold space on this tour. Your deposit is fully refundable up to August 24, 2018.

Final payment is due in the TRIPS office on or before August 24, 2018. Therefore, please make sure that payment is submitted to your club director at least 10 days prior to this date.

50% non-refundable on August 25, 2018. 100% non-refundable as of October 3, 2018. Make checks payable to Citizens National Bank/CNB Travelers

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