The day has arrived — we depart Akron, Ohio by motorcoach and make our way to Washington, D.C. After checking into our hotel, we will have free time for dinner (not included). Overnight Washington, D.C.

We begin early at Arlington National Cemetery, crossing the Potomac to walk among the graves of the nation’s fallen, witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and visit the grave of President John F. Kennedy. From Arlington we cross back into the city and walk the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, then continue to the Lincoln Memorial. Standing at the top of its steps, we look back across the Reflecting Pool toward the Washington Monument and the Capitol — the full sweep of the Mall in a single view. We continue to the Korean War Veterans Memorial and the World War II Memorial, where we’ll gather at the Circle of Remembrance to pray for our nation. From there we board the bus to Capitol Hill for photos at the Capitol before making our way to the National Archives to see the original Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. We will visit the Holocaust Museum before returning to our hotel. Overnight Washington, D.C. (B).

Today we devote a full day to the Museum of the Bible, one of the largest museums in Washington, D.C. and a world-class exploration of the history, narrative, and impact of Scripture. The Museum features, among other things, a 2nd century mosaic from Megiddo and the “All Creation Sings” multimedia presentation. With four floors of permanent exhibits, interactive galleries, a rooftop terrace, and a theater, a full day gives us the time to experience it properly. The museum is located just two blocks from the National Mall and within easy walking distance of the U.S. Capitol. Overnight Washington, D.C. (B, D).

After breakfast we check out of the hotel and board the motorcoach for the return journey home. (B).