Washington DC Class Trip with Christus Vincit Academy
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.
Begins and ends in Washington, D.C.
OvernightVisit
Nights: 3 Washington, D.C. area.
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.
“The entire trip from start to finish went smoothly. We felt very safe and well cared for.”
“This was the trip of a lifetime and excellent customer service.”
“Thank you for taking care of the day to day details, leaving all of us free to focus on prayer and spiritual growth”
Questions pilgrims ask
Short answers to what most people want to know before they put down a deposit.
It is a touring trip by motorcoach, but the days are full and on foot. Expect about 3 to 4 miles of walking on a typical day, on the long paths of the National Mall, Capitol Hill, Mount Vernon and Arlington National Cemetery, with stairs at the memorials and the National Shrine. Comfortable walking shoes are a must.
The price is per person, based on two sharing a room. Call us at +1 (800) 653-0017 about room arrangements or a room to yourself.
Checked luggage, since the airfare includes a carry-on bag only. Lunches, donations at Masses, souvenirs and laundry. A typical lunch costs about $15 to $20. Tips for your tour manager, local guides and driver: the recommended amounts are in your final travel documents. Travel insurance if you choose it, and a 3% fee if you pay by card.
Cancel in writing. Up to January 26, 2027 (90 days before departure), everything you have paid is returned except $200. After that date, the $450 deposit and any costs we cannot recover are kept. Travel insurance may cover a cancellation, depending on the reason.
Students and families of Christus Vincit Academy travel with a Canterbury tour director, and the group’s chaplain celebrates Mass.
More answers in the FAQ below and in our Support Center, or call us at +1 (800) 653-0017.
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
Protect your pilgrimage
Your pilgrimage is paid for long before you leave. After you reserve, your booking confirmation email has our Allianz Travel Insurance plans and a link to buy one directly. Classic is the plan we recommend for most pilgrims.
- Covers your trip cost. Classic reimburses 100% of the trip cost you insured if you cancel for a covered reason, and adds emergency medical care and baggage cover.
- Buy within 14 days of your first deposit to keep Cancel Anytime and pre-existing condition cover. The plans stay available until departure.
- Buy it from your confirmation email. Prefer to add it by phone? Call us at +1 (800) 653-0017.
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.
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.