WASHINGTON, DC & COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG SEPTEMBER 23-28, 2018 INCLUDED IN TRIP Roundtrip Motorcoach Transportation via Wise Coaches Due to current affairs all chartered motorcoach costs are subject to fuel increases. At this time any increase in the cost of the motorcoaches and/or the cost of the tour is not anticipated. In the event a fuel increase should take affect, all tour participants will be notified immediately. Three Nights Hotel Accommodations - Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Largo, MD Two Nights Hotel Accommodations Hampton Inn and Suites Historic Williamsburg, VA Guided Sightseeing Tour of Washington, DC via Guide Service of Washington Tour of Arlington National Cemetery Including a Wreath Laying Ceremony at The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier Tour of The In U.S. Capitol Including a Photo with Congressman (Subject to Availability) and a Visit to the Library of Congress Visit to The Holocaust Museum (Subject to Ticket Availability) Evening Tour of Monuments Including The Jefferson Memorial, Roosevelt Memorial, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and Iwo Jima Memorial Admission to Mt. Vernon Visit to the National Archives Visit to Ford s Theatre (Subject to Scheduling) Visit to The Smithsonian Institute Including the National Museum of African American History and Culture (Subject to Ticket Availability) Guided Educational Study Visit of Colonial Williamsburg Including The Governor s Palace Evening Recreational Activity at Go Karts Plus Tour of Monticello Dinner at Fish Market Dinner at Carmine s Lunch at Michie Tavern Thirteen Additional Meals (Five Breakfasts, Five Lunches, and Three Dinners) Services of a Thomas Tours Representative Throughout the Trip All Applicable Taxes ITINERARY Sunday Depart Murfreesboro, TN 7:00 AM September 23, 2018 Scheduled Reststop Enroute Arrive Bristol, VA 1:30 PM (EDT) Lunch (included)/drivers Exchange 1:30-2:30 PM Depart Bristol, VA 2:30 PM Scheduled Reststop Enroute Arrive Harrisonburg, VA 7:00 PM Dinner (Included) 7:00-8:00 PM Depart Harrisonburg, VA 8:00 PM Arrive Largo, MD/Check-in Hotel 10:15 PM
Monday Breakfast Included at Our Hotel 7:00-8:00 AM September 24, 2018 Depart Hotel 8:00 AM Arrive Arlington National Cemetery 9:00 AM Tour of Arlington National Cemetery Including a Wreath 9:00-11:00 AM Laying Ceremony at The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier Lunch (included) 11:30-12:30 PM Arrive U.S. Capitol 1:00 PM Tour of The U.S. Capitol Including a Photo with the 1:00-3:00 PM Congressman (Subject to Scheduling) and a Visit to the Library of Congress Arrive Holocaust Museum 3:30 PM Visit to Holocaust Museum (Subject to Ticket Availability) 3:30-5:30 PM Arrive The Fish Market 6:00 PM Dinner (Included) at The Fish Market 6:00-7:30 PM Evening Tour of Monuments Including The Jefferson 7:30-9:30 PM Memorial, Roosevelt Memorial, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean Memorial, Lincoln Memorial And Iwo Jima Memorial Return to Hotel 10:30 PM Tuesday Breakfast Included at Our Hotel 7:00-8:00 AM September 25, 2018 Depart Hotel 8:00 AM Arrive Mt. Vernon 9:00 AM Visit to Mt. Vernon 9:00-11:00 AM Lunch (Included) at Mt. Vernon Food Court 11:30-12:30 PM Depart Mt. Vernon, VA 12:30 PM Arrive District/ Ford s Theatre 1:30 PM Visit to Ford s Theatre (Subject to 2018 Schedule) 1:30-3:00 PM Depart Ford s Theatre 3:00 PM Arrive National Archives 3:30 PM Visit to the National Archives 3:30-5:00 PM Arrive Carmine s 5:30 PM Dinner (Included) 6:00-7:30 PM Return to Hotel 8:30 PM Wednesday Breakfast Included at Our Hotel September 26, 2018 Checkout/Depart Hotel 7:00 AM Arrive District/White House Visitors Center 7:45 AM VIP Tour of White House (Subject to Scheduling) and Time to 7:45-9:30 AM Explore the White House Visitors Center Depart White House Visitors Center 9:30 AM Arrive Smithsonian Institute 10:00 AM Today the Group will Enjoy the Museums of the 10:00-5:30 PM Smithsonian Including the National Museum of African American History and Culture (Subject to Ticket Availability) (Lunch included while at the Smithsonians) Depart Smithsonian Institute 5:30 PM Dinner (Included) 6:00-7:00 PM Depart Washington, DC 7:00 PM Arrive Williamsburg, VA/ Check-in Hotel 10:00 PM Thursday Breakfast Included at Our Hotel 7:00-8:00 AM September 27, 2018 Depart Hotel 8:30 AM Arrive Colonial Williamsburg 9:00 AM Guided Educational Tour of Colonial Williamsburg 9:00-NOON Including The Governor s Palace Lunch (included) in Merchants Square 12:15-1:15 PM
This Afternoon The Group Will Enjoy Additional Time 1:30-4:30 PM In Colonial Williamsburg This Evening the Group will Enjoy a Recreational Activity 5:00-7:30 PM Including a Pizza Party Before Returning to The Hotel Return to Hotel 8:00 PM Friday Breakfast Included at Our Hotel 6:30-7:30 AM September 28, 2018 Checkout Hotel/Depart Williamsburg, VA 8:00 AM Arrive Charlottesville, VA/Monticello 10:15 AM Visit to Monticello 10:15-12:15 PM Arrive Michie Tavern 12:30 PM Lunch (Included) 12:30-1:30 PM Depart Michie Tavern/Charlottesville, VA 1:30 PM Scheduled Reststop Enroute Arrive Bristol, VA 6:15 PM Dinner (included)/drivers Exchange 6:15-7:15 PM Depart Bristol, VA 7:15 PM Scheduled Reststop Enroute Arrive Murfreesboro, TN 11:45 PM (CDT) PRICE PER PERSON PACKAGE PRICE BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 50 PASSENGERS (ONE-56 PASSENGER MOTORCOACH) $1,085.00 $980.00 $885.00 ADULTS $1,130.00 $1,025.00 $930.00 PACKAGE PRICE BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 60 PASSENGERS (TWO-56 PASSENGER MOTORCOACHES) $1,225.00 $1,115.00 $1,015.00 ADULTS $1,270.00 $1,160.00 $1,060.00 PACKAGE PRICE BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 70 PASSENGERS (TWO-56 PASSENGER MOTORCOACHES) $1,175.00 $1,065.00 $965.00
ADULTS $1,220.00 $1,110.00 $1,010.00 PACKAGE PRICE BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 80 PASSENGERS (TWO-56 PASSENGER MOTORCOACHES) $1,135.00 $1,025.00 $925.00 ADULTS $1,180.00 $1,070.00 $970.00 *Adult participants are responsible for finding their own roommates and will be charged as shown on the rooming list. DEPOSIT/ PAYMENT In order to secure a seat on the trip, the following payment schedule has been established: An initial deposit in the full amount of $200.00 per person is due on or before April 20, 2018. Please note, partial deposits will not be accepted. A second payment of $200.00 per person is due on or before May 21, 2018. A third payment of $200.00 per person is due on or before June 21, 2018. A fourth payment of $200.00 per person is due on or before July 20, 2018. Final payment or the balance per person is due no later than August 20, 2018. Final payment or the balance per person will be determined by the number of trip participants. Please contact Thomas Tours approximately two weeks prior to the due date to get your balance. All checks, cashiers checks or money orders should be made payable to Thomas Tours and mailed directly with an enclosed reservation/payment form to Thomas Tours, 2405 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37204-2415. Credit/Debit Card payments can be made by calling Thomas Tours at 615-292-0470 or 800-292-0470. Please note, a 3% processing fee will be applied to all credit/debit card payments. No invoices will be sent. Therefore, it is each individual's responsibility to keep his or her payments current. Please note, in order to give your group the lowest package price, we must sell the package as a whole and cannot offer price reductions for those who choose to deviate from or eliminate portions of the trip. Space for the trip is limited, therefore, reservations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis according to the date your initial deposit is received. All returned checks are subject to a $25.00 service fee. CANCELLATION POLICY In the event of cancellation, the following policy will adhere: Cancellations received on or before June 21, 2018 will result in an administrative fee of $50.00 per person. Cancellations received between June 22, 2018 and July 26, 2018 will result in a cancellation fee of $300.00 per person.
Cancellations received between July 27, 2018 and August 28, 2018 will result in a cancellation fee of $550.00 per person. Cancellations received between August 29, 2018 and the date of departure will result in a cancellation fee of $800.00 per person. All cancellations must be sent directly in writing to Thomas Tours, 2405 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37204-2415. You can also email your cancellation to Warren@thomastoursinc.com. In the cancellation email, please include the name of the school, grade and destination along with the name of the student and mailing address. Students who have been cancelled from the trip due to disciplinary reasons, academic probation, quit band or have changed schools will still be bound by the cancellation policy. All refunds will be processed in a timely manner. PAYMENT FORM (FINAL PAYMENT DUE 8/20/18) PAYMENT FORM (FOURTH PAYMENT DUE 7/20/18)
PAYMENT FORM (THIRD PAYMENT DUE 6/2118) PAYMENT FORM (SECOND PAYMENT DUE 5/21/18) RESERVATION FORM (INITIAL DEPOSIT DUE 4/20/18) TYPE ACCOMMODATIONS (CIRCLE ONE) SHARING ROOM WITH (IF KNOWN) PLEASE LIST ANY SPECIAL DIETS OR FOOD ALLERGIES W/NAME OF PARTICIPANT: **I acknowledge by signing this form and submitting the deposit I have read and understand the payment and cancellation policy as stated on the trip brochure. Form must be signed by parent/guardian or student (if 18 yrs old). **Signature (required)