Annual Cherry Blossom Tour

In a city of bronze statues and concrete monuments, the cherry blossoms triumph as an exquisite and wondrous tourist attraction. Hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the nation and around the world come to D.C. each year to witness the springtime beauty of our nation’s capital. The famous trees, a gift from Japan in 1912, signal the coming of Spring with an explosion of life and color surrounding the Jefferson Memorial on the Tidal Basin in a sea of pink and white. Today there are approximately 3,800 Cherry trees. Please note – there is no guarantee that they will be in peak bloom, but this is, on average, the peak time so keep your fingers crossed!

This morning, we plan to visit the impressive World War II Memorial, located along the National Mall in the heart of Washington D.C. This national memorial honors the 16 million people who served as part of the U.S. Armed Forces during WWII. See 56 granite columns and two 43-foot-tall arches that represent victory in the Atlantic and the Pacific. Today’s highlight is a premier luncheon cruise aboard the Odyssey. Its unique design allows for travel beneath the historic bridges spanning the Potomac. Newly renovated, glass-atrium dining rooms offer spectacular panoramic views of the nation's greatest monuments. The exterior boasts an eighth of a mile open-air perimeter deck, perfect for watching the Potomac's historic shoreline drifting slowly by. This popular cruise is by far the most memorable way to enjoy the nation’s capital. Choose from a delightful menu of creative appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared daily. Spend the afternoon at one of Washington’s most historic homes, Tudor Place House & Gardens. Six generations of Martha Washington’s descendants lived here from 1805-1983. It boasts the largest Washington collections of decorative objects outside of Mount Vernon. Enjoy a guided tour of the home and time to explore the gardens.