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Washington DC Catholic Heritage Tour by Vehicle - Private

7 ore Anulare gratuită Tur privat
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Washington DC Catholic Heritage Tour by Vehicle - Private

Despre activitate

Experience the spiritual heart of Washington, DC on a private Catholic Heritage Tour. Travel in comfort with a licensed guide as you explore some of the city’s most sacred sites. Visit the stunning Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the serene Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land, and the inspiring Saint John Paul II National Shrine. Pass by historic St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Gonzaga College High School, Catholic University, and Embassy Row, discovering their rich ties to Catholic heritage. This 7-hour journey blends faith, history, and breathtaking architecture—perfect for pilgrims, parish groups, or anyone seeking to connect with the Catholic legacy of the nation’s capital.

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Pe scurt

Durată
7 ore
Confirmare
Confirmare imediată
Bilet
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Grup
Doar grupul tău
Persoane pe rezervare
1–13
Ghid
engleză
Organizator
Monumental Tours Inc.

Ce include

Inclus

  • Inclus: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclus: Licensed Tour Guide

Nu este inclus

  • Nu este inclus: There will be a lunch stop along the tour route enabling you to purchase your own meal.
  • Nu este inclus: Driver and Guide gratuities

Itinerar

  1. Oprirea 1

    Trecere fără oprire

    A Roman Catholic parish in Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America. Established in 1794, it is the oldest Catholic parish in the city of Washington.

  2. U.S. Capitol

    10 min

    Atop Capitol Hill, a cast iron dome towers the skyline where our Representatives and Senators legislate the people's business. Does not include entering the building at this time.

  3. Oprirea 3

    Trecere fără oprire

    A private Catholic college-preparatory high school for boys in Washington, D.C. Founded by the Jesuits in 1821 as the Washington Seminary, Gonzaga is named in honor of Aloysius Gonzaga, an Italian saint from the 16th century. Gonzaga is the oldest boys' high school in Washington, D.C.

  4. Oprirea 4

    Trecere fără oprire

    A private Catholic research university in Washington, D.C., United States. It is the only pontifical university of the Catholic Church in the United States and the only institution of higher education founded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Established in 1887 as a graduate and research center following approval by Pope Leo XIII

  5. Saint John Paul II National Shrine

    30 min

    A national shrine in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. It is a place of prayer for Catholics and welcomes people of all faiths. The Shrine houses a permanent exhibit called A Gift of Love: the Life of Saint John Paul II.

    Lunch at the cafeteria following tour.

  6. Franciscan Monastery Of The Holy Land

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    A Franciscan complex at 14th and Quincy Streets in the Brookland neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C. Located on a hill called Mount Saint Sepulcher, and anchored by the Memorial Church of the Holy Sepulcher, it includes gardens, replicas of various shrines throughout Israel, a replica of the catacombs in Rome, an archive, a library, as well as bones of Saint Benignus of Armagh, brought from the Roman catacombs and originally in the cathedral of Narni, Italy.

  7. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

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    A Catholic minor basilica and national shrine in Washington D.C. It is the largest Catholic church building in North America and is also the tallest habitable building in Washington, D.C. Its construction of Byzantine and Romanesque Revival architecture began on 23 September 1920.

    The basilica is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Immaculate Conception, designated as the principal Patroness accorded by Pope Pius IX on February 7, 1847. Pope Pius XI donated a mosaic rendition of the image in 1923. It serves as the patronal church of the Catholic Church in the United States.

  8. Embassy Row

    Trecere fără oprire

    The informal name for a section of Northwest Washington, D.C., with a high concentration of embassies, diplomatic missions, and diplomatic residences. It spans Massachusetts Avenue N.W. between 18th and 35th street, bounded by Scott Circle to the south and the United States Naval Observatory to the north; the term is often applied to nearby streets and neighborhoods that also host diplomatic buildings

  9. Apostolic Nunciature Of The United States Of America

    Trecere fără oprire

    Sometimes referred to as the Vatican Embassy, is the diplomatic mission of the Holy See to the United States. It is located at 3339 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C., in the Embassy Row neighborhood. Since 2016, the papal nuncio has been Cardinal Christophe Pierre.

    The Apostolic Nunciature to the United States is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in the United States, with the rank of an embassy. The nuncio serves both as the ambassador of the Holy See to the government of the United States and as delegate and point-of-contact between the Catholic hierarchy in America and the pope.

  10. Georgetown University

    Trecere fără oprire

    A private Jesuit research university in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., United States. Founded by Bishop John Carroll in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the United States and the nation's first federally chartered university.

    Photo stop

  11. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

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    The United States National Cultural Center, located on the eastern bank of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. It was named in 1964 as a memorial to assassinated President John F. Kennedy. Opened on September 8, 1971, the center hosts many different genres of performance art, such as theater, dance, orchestras, jazz, pop, psychedelic, and folk music.

  12. Oprirea 12

    Trecere fără oprire

    A Catholic parish in Washington, D.C. It is considered by many to be the "Mother Church of Black Catholics", as the first Black parish in the district and the administrator of DC's oldest surviving Black school.

  13. Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle

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    The seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. As St. Matthew's Cathedral and Rectory, it has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974.

    President John Kennedy's mass took place here in 1963 and a Mass celebrated by Pope John Paul II during his 1979 visit to Washington, D.C.

Punct de întâlnire și preluare

Organizatorul preia toți participanții de la cazare sau din locurile de mai jos.

Locuri de preluare

  • TownePlace Suites by Marriott College Park
  • Super 8 by Wyndham College Park Wash DC Area
  • The Westin Tysons Corner
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Falls Church
  • Clarion Inn Falls Church-Arlington
  • Governor House Inn
  • Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park
  • Comfort Inn Pentagon City
  • Hilton Garden Inn Falls Church
  • Budget Inn Falls Church
  • Comfort Inn Falls Church - Tysons Corner
  • Oakwood Falls Church

și încă 505 locuri de preluare

We will contact you by mobile phone once we arrive to the pre determined pick up point.

Anulare

Anulare gratuită

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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  • Organizatorul poate anula dacă vremea nu permite; primești atunci altă dată sau banii înapoi.

Bine de știut

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible

Variante

  • Sprinter Tour 13 PAX

    Mercedes Sprinter 13 Passenger: The vehicle for this tour is a Sprinter van that can accommodate a group of up to 13 passengers for the cost paid.

    Pickup included

  • Mini bus 23 PAX

    Mini Bus 23 Passengers: This vehicle holds up to 23 passengers, thus, if you order this option, the cost you pay is for a tour for up to 23 people.

    Pickup included

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