Name: Cape Henlopen ~ A Capital Christmas ~ Gaylord Resort National Harbor
Start: 2026-12-07
End: 2026-12-10
Location: Washington, DC, USA

MARS Tours and Travel

55 reviews

Dec 7 - 10, 2026

Group size: 1 - 54

Cape Henlopen ~ A Capital Christmas ~ Gaylord Resort National Harbor

Washington, DC, USA

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MARS Tours and Travel

55 reviews

$NaN

Dec 7 - 10, 2026

Group size: 1 - 54

Roundtrip Transportation
Luxury Motor Coach transportation, roundtrip from the Cape Henlopen Senior Center
3 Nights' Accommodation
3 Nights' Luxury Resort Accommodations at the Gaylord National Resort at National Harbor, (4* Hotel)
Roundtrip Porterage
Roundtrip baggage handling at each hotel
3 Breakfasts
Wake up and start the day right with full breakfast at the hotel each morning of your stay
1 Lunch
A festive luncheon is included on the first day to kick off your Christmas Celebration
2 Dinners
Enjoy 2 included dinners at carefully selected locations to enhance your travel experience
General Admission
Admission to each activity in your itinerary is included and prepaid prior to your arrival
Guide Service
Guide Service is offered throughout the trip as detailed in your itinerary
Fulltime Driver
Fulltime professional driver will safely navigate the group to each destination
Resort Fees & Taxes
Resort fees for room nights, taxes, hotel fees, breakfast, and baggage handling are all included in your package price
Restaurant Gratuity
For all meals included in your trip, gratuity has been included in your package price

Day 1 - Mon. 12/7/26
Day 1 - Mon. 12/7/26
Welcome to a Capital Christmas!
Board your luxury motor coach from Cape Henlopen Senior Center and head to Washington, DC!
Your holiday adventure begins traveling in comfort to Washington, DC, for a festive Welcome Lunch along the waterfront.
Kick off the season at the U.S. Botanic Garden, aglow with sparkling lights and seasonal floral displays.
Then settle in at the luxurious Gaylord National Resort, a stunning riverside destination brimming with holiday cheer. This evening, explore the festive National Harbor at your leisure—perhaps take in the views from the Capital Wheel or enjoy the cozy firepits and light displays.
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Day 2 - Tues. 12/8/26
Day 2 - Tues. 12/8/26
Holiday History & Colonial Charm
After breakfast at the hotel, step back in time with visits to George Washington’s Mount Vernon and George Mason’s beautifully decorated Gunston Hall, where history meets holiday elegance.
After exploring the charm of Old Town Alexandria, enjoy an exclusive evening at the iconic Gadsby’s Tavern with a private tour and a festive dinner. This day blends colonial grandeur with the warmth of holiday traditions in the heart of Virginia.
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Day 3 - Wed. 12/9/26
Day 3 - Wed. 12/9/26
Winter Wonders and DC Delights
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing this morning.
Start your day at your own pace amid the splendor of the Gaylord's indoor atrium, glittering decorations, and the spectacular ICE! exhibit.
In the afternoon, enjoy guided sightseeing through elegant Embassy Row and the soaring National Cathedral before visiting the dazzling Hillwood Estate, rich in Russian treasures and holiday beauty.
End the day at DC’s Holiday Market, followed by dinner and a magical evening viewing the National Christmas Tree and Illuminated Monuments.
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Day 4 - Thu. 12/10/26
Day 4 - Thu. 12/10/26
Farewell with Grace and Glamour
After a relaxed morning, take in the grandeur of the Basilica of the National Shrine—resplendent in its holiday glory—before a final stop at The Wharf, where boutique shops, fine dining, and waterfront views make for the perfect send-off.
Depart with hearts full of holiday spirit and memories of a truly luxurious Capital Christmas.
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Day 1 - Mon. 12/7/26

Welcome to a Capital Christmas!

This was not the show I anticipated. After attending in 2024 and having a great experience, I was very underwhelmed by a few things: 1. The quality of the hotel was not up to par. 2. There were only 17 tour planners to meet with and three of those were from MARS. There were probably five or less who were even remotely interested in offering new itineraries. In fact, one of the travel planners told me he only plans three trips a year and several told me they only do day trips. When it came time to create itineraries, let's just say it was lame at best.

By Milly H for Accent East 2025 - Suppliers on Nov 28, 2025

It was great to meet new people. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. The workshops and speakers today great job.. I found it very informative. I do believe for the first meet and greet when the suppliers and operators come together. It would’ve been nice to go around the room and introduce yourself.. It was too dark to read the badges.

By Rachel M for Accent East 2025 - Suppliers on Nov 28, 2025

Great show as usual! Made some new friends, connected with some old friends. I wish we could receive our appointment schedules in time to conduct some research on who we will be meeting with. That's my only suggestion to improve the conference.

By Kerstin L for Accent East 2025 - Suppliers on Nov 24, 2025

This trip was well designed. The stops along the tour were pivotal sites in the struggle for civil rights in America and are well selected. The tour leader, Rue, added special points of interest to the general information that enhanced the enjoyment of the tour. I would attend any trip with Rue as the tour leader. She is an asset and an exceptional selection for this tour. The hotels were mostly satisfactory. One hotel was below my expectation for comfort on a trip of this caliber. There needs to be a little variety in the food offerings for dinner night after night.

By Bernice H for Southern Civil Rights Tour: Echoes of Justice on Jul 18, 2025

The tour offered many excellent sites but the schedule was overly ambitious and not realistic for a group our size. The tour director did not read the group well, made itinerary decisions without consulting our own leaders, and neglected to confirm reservation times and locations, meal set-ups, or visitor restrictions (are cameras allowed? bags permitted? what size?). Despite these problems, the tour was a powerful, educational, and moving experience.