Washington DC and Philadelphia School Trip
Capitol to the Liberty Bell
This 6-day school trip runs from Washington DC to Philadelphia. Your class starts in Washington at the Capitol, the Smithsonian, Mount Vernon and Arlington, walks the battlefield at Gettysburg, visits Amish country in Lancaster County and ends in Philadelphia at Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. A ClassTrip.com tour director travels with your group the whole way.
Day by day
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Day1
Washington DC
- Arrive in Washington by plane or bus and meet your tour director
- Visit the Smithsonian museums
- See the World War II Memorial and the Washington Monument
- Photo stop at the White House
- Evening tour of the Lincoln, Vietnam Veterans and Korean War Veterans Memorials
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Day2
Capitol Hill and Mount Vernon
- Tour the US Capitol: the Visitor Center, the Crypt, the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall
- Optional meet and greet with your state's members of Congress
- Photo stop at the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court
- The Tidal Basin: the FDR, MLK Jr. and Jefferson Memorials
- George Washington's Mount Vernon: the mansion, the museum and Washington's tomb
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Day3
Arlington and Gettysburg
- Arlington National Cemetery: the Kennedy gravesites, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Changing of the Guard
- Photo stop at the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)
- Drive to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and see the Civil War monuments
- Overnight in Gettysburg
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Day4
Gettysburg and Lancaster County
- Guided tour of Gettysburg National Military Park and the Museum and Visitor Center
- The Gettysburg Cyclorama, the painting of Pickett's Charge
- Lancaster County: Amish farmland and an Amish dinner
- Overnight in Philadelphia
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Day5
Historic Philadelphia
- Guided tour: the Free Quaker Meetinghouse, Elfreth's Alley and the Betsy Ross House
- Independence National Historical Park: Carpenters' Hall, Congress Hall and Franklin Court
- Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell
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Day6
Philadelphia and home
- The National Constitution Center
- Depart for home by plane or bus
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Back home
What your students will see
What’s included
- Roundtrip transportation
By plane or bus (depending on your location) - Hotel accommodations
3 or 4 star (your choice) - Private deluxe motorcoach while touring
- Trip director and local guides
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Overnight security at hotels
- Entrance fees
- Tips for guides, drivers and restaurant servers
- 24/7 trip emergency support
- 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern reservation support
- ClassTrip.com backpack
- ClassTrip.com luggage tag
- More services available by request
Questions teachers ask
How much does the Washington DC and Philadelphia school trip cost?
The price is per student and depends on your group size, room type and whether you fly or travel by bus. Tell us about your class and we will send an itinerary and a price per student.
Can we change this itinerary?
Yes. Every itinerary can be changed for your grade level, your dates and your budget.
Can we travel by bus instead of flying?
Yes. Groups within driving distance travel by private motorcoach, and everyone else flies.
How many chaperones do we need?
We recommend 1 adult chaperone for every 10 students. Free places for teachers and chaperones are included.
Who is with our group during the trip?
A ClassTrip.com tour director travels with your group throughout, with overnight security at the hotels and 24/7 travel emergency support.
How do families pay?
Your trip gets its own registration page where families sign up and pay by card. They can also pay by phone or by check, in installments.
Ask about this trip
Tell us about your class and we will send an itinerary and a price per student.