National Geographic’s Terra Cotta Warriors Vacation Package
The Fairfax at Embassy Row, Washington, DC

Located right near Dupont Circle, The Fairfax at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., enjoys an unbeatable location. With convenient access to Connecticut Avenue shopping and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts guests will find it easy to immerse themselves in all that the nation's capital has...

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Photo by Wang Da Gang, courtesy National Geographic Museum
Soldiers. Charioteers. Archers. Musicians. Generals. Acrobats. Nearly 2,000 years ago, thousands of life-size clay figures were buried in massive underground pits to accompany China's first emperor, Qin Shihuangdi, into the afterlife. Their discovery outside the city of Xi'an in 1974 is one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century.

Now, you can stand face-to-face with these terra cotta warriors. In November 2009, National Geographic Museum will host Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor, an exhibition featuring treasures from the tomb complex including 15 life-size figures, weapons, armor, coins, and more. Don't miss this chance to see the largest collection of significant artifacts from China ever to travel to the United States.

Exhibition will be open from November 19, 2009 – March 31, 2010.

Blackout Dates: November 19, 20,21, 22, 26, 27 and February 6th.

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• Luxury Cruise: Our friendly hostess will seat you at your private table for a two hour escape to the signature elegance and total entertainment experience only a true luxury cruising vessel can provide.
• Unmatched Skyline Views: Enjoy spectacular views from your table. Explore the ship and her many observation decks.
• Distinctive Cuisine: You and your guests will dine on a bountiful array of appetizers, salads, entress, and desserts that is sure to please any number of tastes. All prepared fresh onboard daily.
• Live Entertainment: Dine, mingle and dance to a medley of live music, from softer classics early in the cruise to today's favorites.
• Beverages: Coffee, tea and iced tea are complimentary. Award winning wines, liquor and beer may be purchased separately from your Odyssey service team.

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Experience 180 years of American life in the home of Thomas and Martha Peter and 6 generations of their descendants. The Custis-Peter family was the only family to live in this home from the time it was completed in 1816 until the last owner died in 1983. The home is filled with family heirlooms including over 100 objects from Mt. Vernon. Experience 19th and 20th century life and events in Georgetown and the growing city of Washington. Enjoy the elegant neo-classical house designed by Dr. William Thornton, first architect of the U.S. Capitol. Wander 5 1/2 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens.

Tours last about 1 hour

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General admission to Madame Tussauds Washington DC and exhibits!

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See the sights of Washington, D.C. aboard a new open-top double-decker bus. This tour operates as a hop-on, hop-off tour that encompasses 25 stops throughout the nation’s Capital. Enjoy the luxury and comfort of our new equipment with the added benefit of a two-day unlimited use ticket. The first departure is at 9am from Union Station. The last departure is at 5pm, also from Union Station.

Tour Highlights:

• Two Days of Unlimited Riding
• Your ticket is valid for two consecutive days from the time you board the tour bus
• You may begin your tour at any sightseeing stop along the route
• Sightseeing all day long
• The first bus departs from sightseeing stop number 1 at 9am
• Sightseeing buses then departs every 30 minutes
• The last sightseeing bus departs from stop number 1 at 5pm

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