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Panoramic shot on a bright summers’ day looking over the water at the Washington Memorial and the Thomas Jefferson Building in Washington DC, USA

Washington DC & The Capital Region Holidays


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Holidays to Washington DC offer the chance to soak-up the capital city’s world-class sightseeing and culture.

Home to the White House and renowned for its majestic memorials, monuments and museums, Washington DC boasts incredible attractions. See the stately Lincoln Memorial and take your pick from 19 superb Smithsonian Museums. Explore the charming and historic neighbourhood of Georgetown and enjoy the nightlife of Adams Morgan and U Street.

Extend your Washington city break into a Capital Region holiday: Virginia is home to the stunning Shenandoah National Park, where scenic Skyline Drive traverses over 100 miles of Blue Ridge Mountains. There’s also the historic cities of Richmond and Fredericksburg as well as the fun seaside ambience of Virginia Beach. Head to Maryland’s picturesque Eastern Shore; this tranquil area by the Chesapeake Bay is a delight to explore.

Trailfinders offers a range of Washington DC and Capital Region holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to visit DC on a multi centre holiday, do a fly drive around the Capital Region or join a sociable guided group tour – they are the perfect people to ask.
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OUR HOLIDAYS TO WASHINGTON DC & THE CAPITAL REGION

Nobody offers more ways to explore Washington DC & the Capital Region than Trailfinders.

Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular Washington DC & the Capital Region holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.
Best of Eastern USA by Rail
Rail
16 days / 15 nights

Ride Amtrak’s Acela Express between the iconic cities of Washington, Philadelphia, New York and Boston.

Guide Price: €2,149 £1,899 pp

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Highlights & Delights of Eastern USA
Fly Drive Holiday
15 days / 14 nights

From the monuments of Washington DC to the skyscrapers of New York, this holiday of highlights combines Eastern USA’s cultural cities alongside the wineries of the Finger Lakes and magnificent Niagara Falls.

Guide Price: €2,049 £1,849 pp

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Chicago to Washington DC by Rail
Rail
11 days / 10 nights

Connect the vibrant cities of Chicago, Pittsburgh and Washington DC by train on this Eastern USA adventure.

Guide Price: €1,659 £1,649 pp

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Washington City Break
City Break
5 days / 4 nights

From The West Wing to House of Cards, television presents Washington as a montage of monuments, imposing federal buildings and eclectic neighbourhoods – from the White House to the Lincoln Memorial and on to DuPont Circle – and this city break neatly encapsulates the attractions of this fabulous city.

Guide Price: €849 £719 pp

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Capital Region & The Blue Ridge Mountains
Fly Drive Holiday
15 days / 14 nights

Explore the mountains of Virginia, beautiful bays in Maryland and iconic buildings in Washington DC on this journey through the Capital Region.

Guide Price: €2,679 £2,379 pp

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The Big Apple, Niagara & Washington DC
Guided Group Journey
8 days / 7 nights

Combine the iconic history of Washington DC, natural beauty of Eastern Canada’s Niagara Falls and the excitement of New York on this great value tour.

Guide Price: €1,755 £1,625 pp

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OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN WASHINGTON DC & THE CAPITAL REGION

We feature a great range of accommodation in Washington DC & the Capital Region, with something to suit all budgets. Maybe you’re looking for a good value hotel in Washington DC or perhaps you’re something more luxurious for a special occasion?

What you won’t find here are thousands of Washington and Capitol Region hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
The Watergate Hotel
5 star

Washington DC

This Washington landmark earned notoriety when it lent its name to the infamous Nixon scandal.
Skyland Resort
3 star

Capital Region

Perched on Skyline Drive’s highest point at 3,680ft, this rustic lodge offers breathtaking views of stunning Shenandoah Valley.
The Mayflower Hotel
5 star

Washington DC

This landmark hotel is steeped in political history; J Edgar Hoover ate at the same table here for 20 years and Truman proclaimed it ‘the second best address in DC’.
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC, Dupont Circle
4 plus star

Washington DC

This contemporary hotel offers a designer atmosphere combined with friendly, unfussy service.
Melrose Georgetown Hotel
4 star

Washington DC

The elegantly chic lobby sets the tone for this stylish hotel which enjoys a great location close to historic Georgetown and only one mile from the White House.
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort
4 star

Maryland

Set on the banks of the Choptank River, just a short drive from the town of Cambridge, this wonderful resort boasts plentiful facilities and a picturesque marina.

WHAT TO DO IN WASHINGTON DC & THE CAPITAL REGION

As well as some awe-inspiring sights, Washington DC is also home to unforgettable experiences. These provide a unique insight in to the city’s history and culture that sightseeing alone simply can’t replace.

Learn about political intrigues as you take a cycling tour around the city or perhaps see the famous monuments lit up at night as you delve in to the history of the city on a night time tour.

Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your Washington DC holiday to life.
Washington DC Unveiled
2 hours
Departs: Washington DC

See Washington DC’s famous monuments, war memorials and the iconic buildings of Capitol Hill from ...

Monuments by Night
2 hours
Departs: Washington DC

Experience the magnificent moonlit magic of the monuments of Washington DC on this distinctive ...

Capital Sites Bike Tour
3 hours
Departs: Washington DC

As a sprawling city, Washington DC sometimes requires a little pedal power to squeeze in all the ...


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