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Mid-Atlantic Tours & Receptive Services offers a variety of MARS Favorite Tours and Vacations at great values for groups. We are experts in tours to Washington, D.C. the Mid-Atlantic Region, and The U.S. East Coast; “Take A Fun Trip” from the Vacationland of Maine to the Sunshine State of Florida. We Go There!
Vibrant cities, charming towns and villages, Atlantic beaches, coastal islands, resorts, theme parks, unique dining, grand homes and estates, special events, holiday tours, priceless treasures, world class theatre, shopping, escapes off the beaten path, wild horses, cruises, hidden gems, and much more! We invite you to browse through our online tour catalog's sample itineraries and contact us to plan your groups' next getaway.
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National Cherry Blossom Parade & Festival, Washington DC. Exclusive premier seating! April 14th, 2012 – Join us in April 2012 for the 100th Anniversary of the gift of Japanese Cherry Trees from the people of Japan to the people of The United States.
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Virginia’s Historic Garden Week. House and Garden Tours customized to your specifications. 2012 April dates TBA. Please call for dates. |
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The Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show. Designated tour operator. Celebrity Chefs. Hands on demonstrations. Cooking classes. Fine dining. Every Spring in Atlanta. Every Fall in Washington, DC. Please call for dates. |
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NATOFest: International Azalea Festival Parade and International Tattoo, Norfolk, VA. Grand feature parade, military splendor, battleships, botanical gardens, historic sites, and more. April 27 – 29, 2012; April 26 – 28, 2013
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| Virginia Spring Kaleidoscope. Featuring the International Azalea Festival Parade & Tattoo. April 12 – 16, 2012 |
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Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival & Parade, Winchester, VA. May 2012, Dates TBA. Please call for dates. |
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Mysterious DC. A perfect mystery tour. See wonderful sites in Washington DC you have never seen before. On-going all year. |
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Summer-Fest in Washington DC! Celebrate summer with free festivals and concerts. Performance at the famous memorials of DC. The Kennedy Center. Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall. June and July, 2012 |
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| July 4th on the National Mall, Washington DC. Independence Day Parade. Dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence from the steps of the National Archives. Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Patriotic celebrity concert. Breathtaking fireworks with the Washington Monument as a backdrop! Avoid crowds; ask about our roof-top viewing the fireworks. 2012 |
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Star-Spangled Tall Ships Festival, Baltimore. An international parade of ships will sail into Baltimore’s Inner Harbor in June 2012 to launch the U.S. Bicentennial commemoration of the War of 1812. The U.S. Navy/OpSail event will consist of naval vessels, tall ships and air shows. June 16 - 19, 2012 |
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Civil War to Civil Rights, Washington DC. Touch and sense the American past in the city at the center of national power and the symbol of American democratic ideals. Walk in the footsteps of slaves & soldiers, presidents & protesters, senators, suffragettes, and heroes throughout our history! Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial proposed dedication and opening late summer 2011. August 2012 |
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Journey Through Hallowed Ground. Take the Journey to Where America Happened™. Designated tour operator. A treasure trove of local cultures, historic sites, Presidential homes, breathtaking views, natural landscape, wonderful inns, restaurants, markets, wineries, and more! On-going all year 2012 |
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| Lincoln’s Trail – From Gettysburg to Washington DC. Our tour starts with the sights in Washington, D.C. Lincoln would have known. From there we continue to Gettysburg where both sides held their breath and mourned after the most significant battle of the Civil War. On-going all year 2011 & 2012 |
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OPSAIL, Norfolk, VA. Sail with Tall Ships in the Parade of Sails. Reception onboard a Tall Ship. VIP Fireworks. Reserved seating and dinner onboard the Battleship USS Wisconsin. Souvenir OPSAIL 2012 gift. June 7 – 10, 2012 |
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Bicentennial Celebration of the Star Spangled Banner. From Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, & Colonial Williamsburg. On-going all year 2012 |
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Diners & Dives of Virginia. An American tradition made popular more recently by Food Network celebrity Guy Fieri. There’s something special about finding a gem off the beaten path to have a bite to eat. This tour is all about sharing local favorites, tastings, and take outs. On-going all year 2011 & 2012 |
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| Historic Boardwalks. Gaudy, intoxicating, bright, loud, and altogether American: they are our nation’s boardwalks. Ocean City, MD, Rehoboth, DE, and Virginia Beach, VA. On-going all year 2011 & 2012 |
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Surf & the City. From Washington DC to Virginia Beach and the Atlantic coast. On-going all year 2011 & 2012 |
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Voices of Freedom. Washington DC— Voices of Freedom will take us on an exciting passage through the American quest for Freedom. From the birth of our nation and constitution, struggles for civil rights, to our modern day struggles with terrorism, we will honor those that have served this great nation and learn about America’s quest for liberty. Fall 2011 & 2012 |
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The Maryland Renaissance Festival. Every lane and pathway offers surprises. Come Ye and join us. There's revelry and magic in the air! 2011 & 2012 every weekend from late August to late October |
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| La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life) in DC. A tour rich with Italian American Heritage; sights, experiences, eats, in our nation’s capital. On-going all year 2011 & 2012 |
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Embassy Concert Series. Washington DC. Exclusive embassy access offering audiences the opportunity to participate in cultural exchange— watch and listen to a musical performance highlighting the culture and contributions of a particular country. On-going all year 2011 & 2012 |
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100 Miles of Lights. Re-mastered! Features: Bush Gardens’ Christmas Town; 3 spectacular light festivals; Colonial Williamsburg decorated for Christmas; holiday entertainment; historic homes and plantation tours, more! November & December, 2011 & 2012 |
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Candlelight Tours of Mount Vernon and Monticello. Visit these Presidential homes decorated for the holidays. December 2011 & 2012 |
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| Capital Christmas with ICE, Washington DC. ICE Is a walk-through life-size winter wonderland sculpted entirely of 2 million pounds of ice. National Christmas tree, grand cathedrals, Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, historic sites, and more! December 2011 & 2012 |
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New Year’s Eve at the Newseum, Washington DC. The Newseum will be party central! Featuring a memorable Headliners Ball. Cocktails and food by Wolfgang Puck. Two live bands; Newseum exhibit access, and a New Year’s Eve celebration on a forty-foot screen. Two-hour open bar. Champagne toast. December 31, 2011 and 2012 |
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Exclusive Houses of Washington DC. Featuring dinner in an embassy! Visit some of the most elegant homes of Washington including Hillwood, Woodrow Wilson House, Christian Heurich Mansion, and more. On-going all year 2011 & 2012 |
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Heritage Tour Specialists! African American, Jewish Heritage, Catholic Heritage, Hispanic Heritage, and more. On-going all year 2011 & 2012 |