Thank you for your interest in Educational Travel Adventures. Our team consists of educational tour professionals. Our mission is to provide students and teachers safe, educational, and fun travel experiences outside the classroom that are high quality and affordable. Educational Travel Adventures has been in business for more than twenty years and has planned successful and memorable tours for thousands of student travelers.

Educational focus: We offer quality programs that are educational based. Best value: You won’t find any hidden costs or unexpected “extras” with our program. Our trips are very reasonable! Customized trips: We can help set up an itinerary that will complement the classroom experience by incorporating elements of your curriculum into the tour. Trustworthy: We have decades of experience in planning educational tours. We know how important a successful trip is to a teacher or parent planner and we know that your group expects a lot from you and you don’t want them disappointed. Let us do the planning for you! Safety: Your safety and enjoyment are our main concerns.

We are active members of the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA) and the National Tour Association (NTA), both industry associations of professional tour companies committed to excellence.

The travel professionals of Educational Travel Adventures go to work for you long before your educational trip has begun. Sit back, relax, and let us do the work! Educational Travel Adventures Full Service Support includes: SALES SUPPORT COORDINATORS - to help you design your perfect tour OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT - responsible for the planning and execution of your tour MARKETING DEPARTMENT - to gain your students enthusiasm and parent’s trust ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT - to handle all registrations and payments

Educational Travel Adventures provides unparalleled On-Tour Support: TOUR MANAGER- will meet you when you arrive and stay with you until you depart home – they will bring your destination to life with educational content MAIN OFFICE - provides constant support while you are on your trip, 24 hours a day for emergencies NIGHT SECURITY – if included on your trip proposal, they will monitor the floor that your group is staying on so you may sleep peacefully at night

Round trip air, train, or bus transportation to your destination Transportation while in your city of choice Professional Tour Manager with you 24/7 Quality Hotel accommodations in safe areas with quick and easy access to your destination Well balanced meals at a variety of locations ranging from food courts, sit-down restaurants, and dinner theaters daily Free Website - parents can sign up & pay on line with no monthly recurring fees!

For a minimal cost, you can protect the investment that you have put into your trip You will get the following coverages: Cancel for any reason – up to 48 hours prior to departure and receive 75% of what you have paid into your trip, minus the insurance premium Cancel for any medical reason that is covered by the policy – you will receive 100% refund, minus the insurance premium

You will depart for your flight to a Washington, DC area airport. You will meet your tour guide at baggage claim. You will load your bags on the bus and begin your day. Visit to the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum – You will get to view the exhibits and have lunch in the cafeteria. Visit to the Holocaust Museum “Daniel’s Story” - You can learn about the Holocaust from the perspective of a child. This exhibit presents the history of the Holocaust in ways that children can understand. Visit to the National Law Enforcement Memorial at Judiciary Square Dinner at Union Station Visit to the Air Force Memorial and the 9/11 Memorial at the Pentagon White House - You will have a chance to see the North Front of the White House from Lafayette Park where you can take photos and enjoy the view. Hotel check-in (Overnight DC)

You will have breakfast at the hotel and begin your day. Washington Monument – You'll visit the Washington Monument. (Reservations will be requested and are based upon availability) Bureau of Engraving & Printing - You'll see millions of dollars being printed as you walk along the gallery overlooking the production floor. The 40-minute experience includes an introductory film and gallery tour of the production process. Tours are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. Lunch at the Capitol Building U.S. Capitol Building – You will go to the see the new visitors center, see a film about the Capitol, and then take a guided tour. *Meet with your Congressman – scheduled by group* Supreme Court - You will hear a lecture about the judicial system (if available). Self guided tour at the National Archives - This is where you will see many federal documents including the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Dinner at Carmine’s Visit to the Lincoln Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial and the WWII Memorial Return to hotel (Overnight DC)

You will have breakfast at the hotel and begin your day. Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine Visit to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception - This is the largest Roman Catholic church in North America and one of the largest churches in the world. Though it is distinctly American, it rivals some of the great sanctuaries of Europe. Lunch at National Place Arlington National Cemetery - You will get to see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Kennedy Gravesites and the Changing of the Guards. *Wreath Laying Ceremony* Visit to the Iwo Jima Memorial Visit to Ford’s Theatre and Petersen House – This is where Abraham Lincoln was shot and later passed away. Dinner at Hard Rock Café Visit to the Franklin D. Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson and the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorials Return to hotel

You will have breakfast at the hotel and begin your day. Visit to Mount Vernon – The was the home of our 1 st President, George Washington. You will get to see the estate, gardens and plantation. Guided tour at the Washington National Cathedral Lunch at the Smithsonian Museum of American History Visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, the Smithsonian Museum of American History, the National Museum of the American Indian and the Smithsonian American Art Museum Millennium Performance at the Kennedy Center Dinner at Vie de France Return to hotel (Overnight DC)

You will have breakfast and check out of the hotel. You will load your bags on the bus and depart for Gettysburg. Gettysburg Visitor Center - The Cyclorama, Film and Museum Experience at the center includes the film narrated by Morgan Freeman, A New Birth of Freedom (sponsored by The History Channel); the massive Cyclorama painting, which literally surrounds visitors with a magnificent visual of the fury of Pickett’s Charge, and the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War, featuring 12 exhibit galleries that contain artifacts and Interactive displays. Gettysburg Battlefield - You'll take a two hour guided tour of the battlefield. Fought during the first three days of July 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most crucial battles of the Civil War having occurred at a time when the fate of the nation literally hung in the balance. Lunch at Dobbin House Tavern “A Visit with Mr. Lincoln” – This is a performance where an actor and historian will speak to you and your group as Mr. Lincoln. You'll hear a monologue and then have an chance to ask questions. Valley Forge National Park - You'll take a tour of Valley Forge National Park, the site of the winter encampment of the Continental Army. The park commemorates the sacrifices and perseverance of the Revolutionary War generation and honors the ability of citizens to pull together and overcome adversity during extraordinary times. Dinner in the food court at Gallery at Market Place East Drive to Philadelphia Founding Father’s Performance - Get your history straight from the source! You'll hear a presentation from one of our Founding Fathers or Mothers. Hotel check-in (Overnight PHL)

You will have breakfast and check out of the hotel. You will load your bags on the bus and begin your final day of touring. Benjamin Franklin Museum - Explore Franklin's life and character in the Benjamin Franklin Museum. The museum features artifacts, computer animations, and interactive displays. The exhibits are geared toward visitors of all ages, with displays that are educational, challenging, and fun. National Constitution Center - You'll see a multimedia presentation about the U.S. Constitution and have time to view the exhibits. In Signers' Hall you'll see life size bronze statues of all the signers of the Constitution. Lunch at the National Constitution Center Visit to the home of Betsy Ross - This building was generally recognized as the place where Betsy Ross lived when she made the first American Flag. Independence Hall - From 1775 to 1783 (except for the winter of when Philadelphia was occupied by the British Army) this was the meeting place for the Second Continental Congress. Liberty Bell Pavilion - In 1915, the bell came home to Philadelphia, where it now silently reminds us of the power of liberty. For more than 200 years people from around the world have felt the bell's message. You will head to the airport for you return flight home.

Please go to our regular website: You will choose the option for “Customer Login/Register" on that screen. Then, you will need to enter the Trip/Group Code and Password. Trip/Group Code: stpeter16 Password: wastrip16 You will then click on “Make a New Reservation”. It will ask you a series of questions. After answering the questions, you will have the opportunity to pay by credit card, debit card, or a check. If you have any questions concerning the website, you can always call , press -0- and someone can assist you.

EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL ADVENTURES 4400 Route 9 South, Suite 1000 Freehold, New Jersey Toll Free: (866) Fax: (732) Website: We look forward to working with you!