• Washington Monument - The tour guide will share insights about the history and significance of the Washington Monument. Designed by Robert Mills and completed by Thomas Casey along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this monument honors George Washington at the heart of the nation’s capital. Its construction occurred in two phases: a private phase from 1848 to 1854 and a public phase from 1876 to 1884. Shaped like an Egyptian obelisk, it symbolizes the timelessness of ancient civilizations and reflects the nation’s admiration and gratitude for its pivotal Founding Father. Upon completion, it stood as the tallest building in the world at 555 feet, 5-1/8 inches.

• George Washington Memorial Parkway - The tour guide will discuss the history and details of the George Washington Parkway. Known as the G.W. Parkway, this 25-mile-long route runs along the south bank of the Potomac River from Mount Vernon, Virginia, to McLean, Virginia, and is maintained by the National Park Service.

• Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee - The tour guide will provide information about the house as it is passed by. Located at 607 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, Virginia, the Robert E. Lee Boyhood Home was the residence of Anne Hill Carter Lee and her family, including Robert E. Lee, in the early 1800s. It is distinct from the Lee-Fendall House at 614 Oronoco St.

• George Washington Masonic National Memorial - The tour guide will discuss this site while crossing King Street in Old Alexandria. Situated in Alexandria, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., the George Washington Masonic National Memorial is a Masonic building dedicated to George Washington, the first U.S. President and a Mason. Its tower is inspired by the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt. Visitors enter Memorial Hall through a grand portico reminiscent of ancient Greek and Roman temple entrances. Tablets with passages from Washington’s correspondence, reflecting his respect for the Masonic fraternity, flank the portico. Memorial Hall boasts eight green granite columns, each 40 feet tall and over four feet wide, a stunning marble floor, and two magnificent murals by Bro. Allyn Cox.

• Alexandria’s Christ Church - The tour guide will provide commentary as the church is passed by. Christ Church, an Episcopal church at 118 North Washington Street in Alexandria, Virginia, was designed by Col. James Wren, a descendant of Sir Christopher Wren, as the main church of the Church of England’s Fairfax Parish. To fund its construction, the Fairfax Vestry collected 31,186 pounds of Oronoco tobacco from parishioners. Construction began in 1765 under James Parsons, but after four years, the church remained unfinished. The vestry replaced Parsons with John Carlyle, who completed the building and handed over the keys in February 1773.

• George Washington’s Mount Vernon - Visitors will explore the plantation of George Washington, including the small buildings surrounding the mansion. The tour includes a visit to the tombs of George and Martha Washington and other notable sites on this renowned estate. As a victorious general of the American Revolution, the first U.S. President, and a successful planter and entrepreneur, George Washington’s life and legacy are celebrated here. Mount Vernon, an iconic American landmark, was the plantation home of George Washington and his wife, Martha. Located on the Potomac River in Fairfax County, Virginia, near Alexandria and across from Prince George’s County, Maryland, it covers 500 acres and features Neoclassical, Georgian, and Palladian architectural styles. Founded in 1758, it is the burial site of George Washington, Martha Washington, Lawrence Washington, Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, and others.

• Entry fees and a reserved mansion tour time at Mount Vernon
• Access to George and Martha Washington’s Tomb
• Self-Guided Audio Tour of Mount Vernon Estate and Museum
• Passage through historic sights including Robert E Lee’s home and Christ Church
• Drive on the scenic George Washington Memorial Parkway
• All fees & taxes included for convenience
• Multi-Lingual Audio Tours available in English, Spanish, French, and Chinese
• Half-Day Guided Tour experience from DC

• Gratuities

Embark on a half-day guided tour to the historic sites of Mount Vernon and Old Alexandria, formerly owned by George Washington, from Washington DC. Enjoy the picturesque drive through the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Alexandria, passing numerous landmarks such as the Christ Church, the George Washington Masonic Temple, and the childhood home of Robert E Lee.

Once you reach Mount Vernon, you’ll be provided with a self-guided audio tour of the estate and museum, which allows you to examine the various buildings scattered through the property. Also, don’t miss the chance to pay a visit to the gravesites of George and Martha Washington and other attractions within America’s most celebrated estate.

Highlights:
• Guided tour of George Washington’s Mount Vernon & Old Alexandria
• Entry to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate
• An informative Self-Lead Audio Tour of the Mount Vernon Estate and Museum
• The privilege to visit George and Martha Washington’s Tomb
• A scenic drive on the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Old Alexandria
• Passing by notable places such as Robert E Lee’s house, Christ Church, George Washington Masonic Temple

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