Washington DC Class Trip
Four days in the nation’s capital, from the National Mall, the Capitol and the Supreme Court to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Mount Vernon and Arlington, with Mass each day.
Your school
Christus Vincit Academy
This class trip is organized for the students and families of Christus Vincit Academy.
Mass is celebrated each day at churches along the route, including a private Mass with our chaplain at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
“Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.”
Matthew 22:21
Christ’s answer about the things of Caesar and the things of God. Over four days we visit the seats of the nation’s government and pray at its great Catholic churches and shrines.
The National Mall · Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., April 26 to 29, 2027
Four days, three nights in the Washington, D.C. area, with Mount Vernon and Arlington on the final day, and Mass each day.
Arrival in Washington, D.C. & the National Mall
Morning flight to Washington, D.C. Arrival at airport, met by our Canterbury Tour Director. Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Lunch. National Mall: World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial. Holy Mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Capitol Hill. Hotel check-in and welcome dinner.
Capitol Hill, the Supreme Court & Ford’s Theatre
Holy Mass at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Capitol Hill. Guided tour of the United States Capitol, including the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall. Senate or House gallery visit, schedule permitting. Lunch. Tour of the Supreme Court of the United States. Ford’s Theatre and the Petersen House.
The National Shrine, the White House & the People’s House
Visit to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. Private Holy Mass with our chaplain at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Tour of the Upper Church, the Crypt Church, and the surrounding chapels. Lunch. National Archives: Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. White House guided tour (pending congressional approval). The People’s House: A White House Experience.
Mount Vernon, Arlington & return home
Holy Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle. Mount Vernon: tour of George Washington’s estate, gardens, and tomb. Lunch. Arlington National Cemetery, including the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Transfer to the airport. Evening flight home.
What’s included
Everything below is covered by the package price.
Your hotel in Washington, D.C.
Three nights at the Staybridge Suites in the Washington, D.C. area. Hotels are subject to final confirmation; if the hotel changes, it is replaced with one of the same standard.
Price per person
Per person, based on two sharing a room, including roundtrip airfare.
$200 per person is non-refundable.
Final payment is due 90 days before departure. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then.
Check
ACH bank transfer
Zelle
Cash, money order or cashier’s check
Washington, D.C. in spring
April 26 to 29, 2027, with Christus Vincit Academy. Reserve today with a $450 deposit per pilgrim.
Questions? Call +1 (800) 653-0017 or email hello@canterburypilgrimages.com.
Secure your spot today with a $450 deposit per pilgrim.
Frequently asked questions
Travellers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, a valid U.S. passport or a passport card at airport security. TSA does not require ID from travellers under 18 flying with an accompanying adult.
The days are full and involve a lot of walking: the National Mall, Capitol Hill, the National Shrine, Mount Vernon and Arlington National Cemetery are all toured on foot, often on long paths and stairs. Comfortable walking shoes are a must.
Comfortable walking shoes for touring, and modest attire for daily Mass and church visits. Bring a light jacket and an umbrella for spring weather.
Late April in Washington is usually mild spring weather, with cool mornings, pleasant afternoons and the chance of rain.
White House tours are requested through a member of Congress and are pending approval. If the tour is not approved, we still visit The People’s House: A White House Experience.
Final payment is due on January 26, 2027, 90 days before departure. Payment plans are available if you would like to make smaller payments before then.
We strongly encourage travel insurance for all of our pilgrims, and we partner with Allianz Travel Insurance to offer affordable coverage. Most of our pilgrims choose the Classic Plan. Insurance can be quoted and purchased after registration.
A pilgrimage is not a vacation or excursion but a unique spiritual journey that provides many opportunities to deepen your relationship with God and enrich your Catholic faith by bringing Scripture to life. Pilgrimages offer the opportunity to let Christ draw you near.
More questions are answered in our Support Center, covering booking, payments, travel insurance, passports and what to expect on pilgrimage.