There are many reasons to plan ahead with student travel groups headed for Washington D.C. One of the main reasons is that educational tours to the White House and The Capital are now planned well in advance.
In the days before 911, student groups waited in special lines upon arrival at the Capital building in Washington D.C. Since 911 and the War with Iraq, an educational tour to the Capital must be scheduled in advance through a local Congressman or Congresswoman. If the field trip to Washington D.C. is scheduled well in advance, chances are good that planning for the educational tour will go smoothly. If the request to visit the Capital is made at the last minute, the likelihood of scheduling the visit is remote.
Because so many student travel groups feel that a visit to the Capital is mandatory for a well- rounded experience of Washington D.C. I always emphasize that groups should plan early.
VIP Tours of the White House
Visits to the White House must also be scheduled in advance. Upon arrival to the White House, it is still mandatory that educational tour groups stand in the public line to wait for their tour.
A member of Educational Tour Consultants professional staff will schedule a special VIP tour with enough advance notice from the student tour group. The White House VIP tour saves time. Students do not have to wait in line at 7:00 a.m. the day of the tour in hopes of procuring an admission ticket for later in the day. Also this educational tour is usually led by a Secret Service Agent or another trained tour guide.
Ideally, student groups traveling to the Washington D.C. area in 2008 should be booking field trips now. With several months notice tours of the Capital and the White House can be scheduled. Email info@educationaltravelconsultants.com for more information.
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Looking for a great 5 day tour, including air, for a group of
35 (28 6-8th level students and 7 adults) to visit and tour
D.C. during the 2nd week of May, 2011. One of the days
of our tour should be to Lancaster, P’A, to tour the Amish
area. We are looking for our tour to include a great base
hotel, all meals, terrific guide, one dinner to include
theater in round musical program, etc. Can you help?
Need a 5 day, all inclusive tour, for 35 people during the second
week of May, 2011. Can you provide?
Dr. Mudrey: Please email info@educationaltravelconsultants.com or take a moment to fill out the brief Request a Quote form online and an educational travel professional will contact you.
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