8 days in Washington DC, Southwest Gulf Coast & Napa Valley Itinerary

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

Washington DC is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, pause for some photo ops at Washington Monument, and learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

Plan my day in Washington DC using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.

Accra, Ghana to Washington DC is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Accra to Washington DC is minus 5 hours. Traveling from Accra in February, expect Washington DC to be cooler, temps between 10°C and 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can travel to Sarasota.

Sarasota is a city in Sarasota County on the southwestern coast of the U.S. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area and then explore the world behind art at The Ringling.

For more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Sarasota trip planner.

Getting from Washington DC to Sarasota by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Washington DC in February, things will get much warmer in Sarasota: highs are around 28°C and lows about 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to travel to St. Helena.

The city of St.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area.

To see reviews and more tourist information, use the St. Helena vacation planning site.

Fly from Sarasota to St. Helena in 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Sarasota to St. Helena, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Sarasota in February; daily highs in St. Helena reach 21°C and lows reach 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Tue) to allow time for travel back home.