The following is a description of a custom designed $10,000 package recently implemented for a family of four. Guests are encouraged to choose their own spy adventure using these components or any of the Museum's additional intriguing intelligence ideas.
Guests are immersed in the world of espionage for an entire day as they tour Washington, DC aboard a private coach, dine and dish with a former spymaster in a private Zola dining room, get the behind-the-scenes tour of the International Spy Museum with two former CIA Chiefs of Disguise, and test their own spy skills in the new interactive experience Operation Spy. This is the chance to head deep undercover into the realm of espionage, intrigue, deception, and betrayal in the spy capital of the world.
Begin the day discovering the "secret history of history" during a private bus tour of DC's most notable espionage sites. Spy City Tours blows the cover off some of the most notorious spy cases ever to unfold in the nation's capital. From World Wars to Cold War to the present this tour features some of the most intriguing sites in downtown DC. As a "Recruit" in Spy School 101, tour-goers are briefed by a "Training Officer" on key sites linked to intelligence triumphs, disasters, and mysteries and hear tales of spies who've left their mark on the city. High-level former intelligence officers provide video briefings and tradecraft secrets as the tour winds its way through the city.
Following the tour, join Peter Earnest, Founding Executive Director of the International Spy Museum and 35 year veteran of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA,) for a delectable debrief in Zola's private Dreyfus dining room. Enjoy a tasting menu tailored for adults or kids that offers imaginative combinations of fresh ingredients reflecting our country's rich cultural and culinary diversity. From appetizers to specialty coffee finales, the execution and presentation of Zola's creations make for a truly remarkable dining experience. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dine and dish with an extraordinary spymaster! For more information on Zola visit www.zoladc.com.
Next, guests are greeted by Tony and Jonna Mendez. They get the inside story from these true insiders during a guided tour of the International Spy Museum's permanent exhibition. Husband-and-Wife team Tony and Jonna Mendez are both former CIA Chiefs of Disguise. Tony's career spanned twenty-five years as he worked undercover in the most important theaters of the Cold War. Jonna lived undercover for 27 years in such places as Germany, Thailand, and India, specializing in clandestine photography. Both are founding International Spy Museum Board Members and are ready to share their expertise and bring their own unique stories to life from their distinguished careers as you explore the craft, practice, history, and contemporary role of espionage.
To top off the day of spying go deep undercover in an exclusive visit to Operation Spy, a new and groundbreaking immersive experience that takes the interactive concept to a higher level. In an action-packed hour, participants take on the role of U.S. intelligence officers on an international mission to locate a missing nuclear device on the verge of being sold to a rogue nation. This intense experience combines live-action, video characters, themed environments, special effects, and hands-on activities. Participants take part in an intrigue-filled adventure based on an actual case drawn from the files of U.S. intelligence. Challenged to "feel, think, and act" like real intelligence officers, they uncover layers of deception to reveal a world of double agents and corrupt officials. In a setting where all is not as it seems and everyone has a hidden agenda, they must decide who they should trust. Will their decision be the right one? Will they find the device? In a high-stakes finale, the team must debate and determine its final course of action. Some teams will succeed and others will fail…their actions will determine their unique ending and ultimate score. Participants leave Operation Spy either congratulated on their success or aware of their failure, and conscious of the real challenges of participating in the "great game" of espionage.
The International Spy Museum's Ultimate Spy Adventure is a great introduction to the hidden side of espionage; book now by contacting the Museum's Sales Office at 202.654.0980. The Museum is committed to expanding the guest experience and furthering its mission to educate the public about espionage in an engaging way. The International Spy Museum invites you to explore all the International Spy Museum has to offer.
The International Spy Museum is located at 800 F Street, NW in Washington, DC's historic Penn Quarter, within four blocks of the National Mall, directly across the street from the National Portrait Gallery, and within one block of FBI headquarters and Ford's Theatre. The Museum is conveniently located near the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metrorail station serviced by the red, yellow and green lines.
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