Washington, DC: Holiday Lights & City Sights

Duration: 1 Day | Washington, DC | Meals Included: 1 Dinner

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Holiday Lights and City Sights Guided Sightseeing Tour

Celebrate the holiday season on our Washington, D.C. Holiday Lights & City Sights Tour, a magical journey through the city’s most festive displays. Marvel at the Botanical Gardens’ “Seasons Greetings” exhibit, featuring 22 stunning plant-based monuments. Cruise along Embassy Row, with highlights including the Vatican Embassy and the National Cathedral, beautifully decorated for the season, where a special holiday choir performance awaits. Enjoy a delightful dinner at a downtown restaurant before continuing the tour with stops to capture photos of the Congressional Christmas Tree, the National Christmas Tree, and the National Menorah. Take in the glowing Pageant of Peace from the Jefferson Memorial, then head to the Canadian Embassy to admire its festive Rotunda. End the evening with a visit to the elegantly lit Bishop’s House.

 

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Experience the grandeur and spiritual beauty of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, one of Washington DC’s most awe-inspiring landmarks. Located in the charming Brookland neighborhood, this magnificent Roman Catholic basilica is the largest church in North America and a masterpiece of architecture, faith, and artistry. As you explore the Basilica, you’ll discover more than 80 chapels and oratories, each honoring cultures, traditions, and devoted communities from around the world. Marvel at the intricate mosaics that shimmer across soaring domes, admire stunning sculptures and stained-glass windows, and take in the peaceful atmosphere that fills this sacred space. Your visit includes time to wander at your own pace, learn about the Basilica’s history, and appreciate its role as a national place of pilgrimage and prayer. Whether you’re drawn by its remarkable art, its spiritual significance, or its sheer architectural splendor, this is a place that leaves a lasting impression.

 

Meal Information:

 

Dinner is included at Tony & Joe's Seafood Place. Choices are (guests order when seated):

• Cheese Tortellini: Parmesan cream sauce, broccoli, baby carrots, & snow peas

• Chicken Marsala: sauteed chicken, Marsala wine, & mushrooms

• Broiled Atlantic Salmon: prepared with an orange honey glaze

• Pork Tenderloin: prepared with a red wine demi glaze

Dinner is served with a mixed greens salad, bread & butter, seasonal vegetables, and buttered red bliss potatoes. Choice of Key Lime Pie or fresh fruit for dessert with soda, coffee, and iced tea.

 

Menus are subject to change.

 

Need to Know:

• Every Eyre trip includes deluxe round-trip motorcoach transportation from one or more of our departure locations.

• An Eyre tour director will accompany you on this tour.

 

Accessibility:

Eyre Tours has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.