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Tour Code - AK

10 days Washington D.C. to New York Washington DC, Philadelphia, Boston, New York

All inclusive prices starting at: $2499

Discover the major highlights of America’s East Coast. Your tour begins in Washington DC, the nation’s capital, with guided sightseeing that shows off the city’s many museums, memorials, and monuments. Then, cross into Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love.” Foodies will love the tour of the Reading Terminal Market. Also visit the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, and enjoy dinner at the historic City Tavern. On to Boston, Massachusetts, one of the oldest cities in the U.S., where guided sightseeing shows off Boston Common, the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, and more. Arrive in New York City and tour the “Big Apple’s” most famous sights, including Times Square, Greenwich Village, and the Financial District. Enjoy a Brooklyn Pizza Tour and plenty of free time to explore on your own—a fantastic holiday!

 

 Local Favourites include

Reading Terminal Market Tour
Dinner at the historic City Tavern
Brooklyn Pizza tour

Meals

  • Breakfast - 9
  • Lunch - 1
  • Dinner - 3

Standard Features

WASHINGTON DC: Sightseeing including Arlington Cemetery tram tour; visit to Newseum.
PHILADELPHIA: Reading Terminal Market tour; sightseeing including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall; dinner at the historic City Tavern.
BOSTON: Sightseeing; visit the John F. Kennedy Library.
NEW YORK CITY: Sightseeing including a Brooklyn Pizza tour.
MEALS: Breakfast daily (B), 1 lunch (L), 3 three-course dinners (D) including a farewell dinner in New York City; New York City Extension: breakfast daily.
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

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Day by Day

Day Description
1

ARRIVE IN WASHINGTON DC.

Welcome to the nation's capital! At 6 pm, meet your fellow travelling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming journey.

2

WASHINGTON DC.

This morning's sightseeing features many of Washington DC's famous landmarks, including the LINCOLN, VIETNAM, KOREAN, and WORLD WAR II Memorials. Take a guided tram tour of ARLINGTON NATI ONAL CEMETERY, where you'll see the KENNEDY GRAVESITES, the TOMB OF THE UNKNOWNS, and ARLINGTON HOUSE, the Robert E. Lee Memorial. Later, visit NEWSEUM, the world's most interactive museum. The Newseum's galleries and theaters will immerse you in the world's greatest news stories-the people, the places, and the time. Dinner tonight is at one of Washington's favorite restaurants, followed by an illumination tour of beautiful monuments. (B,D)

3

WASHINGTON DC.

A full free day to pursue your favorite interests. Maybe visit the Smithsonian Institute, Georgetown, the National Cathedral, Ford's Theatre, or other prominent monuments and museums. You may also want to journey to historic Old Town Alexandria, a quaint historic town just over the Potomac River. Your Tour Director will be available to offer suggestions on additional sightseeing, shopping, and dining. (B)

4

WASHINGTON DC-PHILADELPHIA.

Depart Washington DC this morning and travel to the "City of Brotherly Love." Upon arrival, we'll visit the unique READING TERMINAL MARKET. Enjoy a tour of this vibrant market and learn the story behind cheesesteaks, hoagies, pretzels, and other Philly food favorites. Afternoon sightseeing focuses on the important buildings of this historic city, the birthplace of the nation. Visit the LIBERTY BELL and INDEPENDENCE HALL. This evening's dinner will be at the historic City Tavern once host to George Washington, William Penn, and the First Continental Congress. (B,D)

5

PHILADELPHIA-BOSTON.

This morning we travel north to Boston, one of the oldest cities in the United States, where you'll find cobblestone streets and historic sites nestled among world-class restaurants, shops, and cafes. (B)

6

BOSTON.

Your morning tour of Boston highlights the historic sites near Boston Common, the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, Old North Church, and the Freedom Trail. Next, visit the JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM. Here you'll experience John F. Kennedy's life, legacy, and leadership. Learn more about the Kennedy family and their importance in the Boston community and the world. See personal artifacts from Kennedy's Oval Office, and discover Kennedy's influence on the U.S. Space Program, the Civil Rights movement, and more. Then, time to explore more of Boston on your own. Perhaps shop for souvenirs at Faneuil Hall, catch a game at the oldest baseball park in the major league-home of the Red Sox-Fenway Park, or enjoy a cool drink at the original Cheers Pub, where everybody knows your name! (B)

7

BOSTON-NEW YORK CITY.

Depart Boston and head south to the "Big Apple." New York has so much to offer, from the glittering lights of Broadway to the serenity of the Cloisters. Arrive late afternoon, with the remainder of the day at your leisure. Perhaps take in a Broadway show this evening. (B)

8

NEW YORK CITY.

Today, enjoy a tour of the city's most famous sights: Times Square, Greenwich Village, the Financial District, and Chinatown. Then, cross over to Brooklyn and enjoy a PIZZA TOUR. This fun and unique tour will show you some of Brooklyn's landmarks, including Coney Island and Brighton Beach, movie locations from Saturday Night Fever, Goodfellas, and Moonstruck, and you'll also get to sample some of New York's finest pizza along the way. This evening is at leisure. Why not catch a Broadway show? (B,L)

9

NEW YORK CITY.

A free day to explore more of New York as you like. Visit historic Ellis Island, enjoy a dazzling tour around the city by helicopter, walk the streets of Chinatown and Little Italy, or shop on Fifth Avenue. Your Tour Director will be available to help you with additional sightseeing plans as well as give shopping and dining suggestions. This evening, join us for a festive farewell dinner, the perfect ending to your East Coast holiday! (B,D)

10

NEW YORK CITY.

The tour ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to Kennedy, LaGuardia, or Newark International Airports. (B)

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Pre/Post Tour City Start Date End Date Single Price Twin Price Triple Price
PRE Tour Washington D.C. 01 Apr 2013 30 Jun 2013 $252 AUD $132 AUD $87 AUD
PRE Tour Washington D.C. 01 Aug 2013 31 Aug 2013 $228 AUD $119 AUD $80 AUD
PRE Tour Washington D.C. 01 Sep 2013 31 Oct 2013 $252 AUD $132 AUD $87 AUD
POST Tour New York 01 Apr 2013 30 Jun 2013 $394 AUD $219 AUD $170 AUD
POST Tour New York 01 Jul 2013 31 Aug 2013 $329 AUD $187 AUD $148 AUD
POST Tour New York 01 Sep 2013 31 Oct 2013 $445 AUD $245 AUD $187 AUD

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Tour Code - AK

10 days Washington D.C. to New York Washington DC, Philadelphia, Boston, New York

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Name: Empire State Building (Anytime Excursion)
Prices Starting From $23.00 AUD to $26.00 AUD
Location: New York
Description: The Empire State Building offers unmatched views of New York and neighboring states. Get skyward and discover what the city looks like when you are 1,050 feet high at the top of New York's most iconic skyscraper. The 86th floor observatory, with its popular 360-degree outdoor deck, also has indoor viewing galleries for guests to enjoy the views rain or shine, day or night.

Name: 90-Minute Skyline Cruise
Prices Starting From $29.00 AUD to $30.00 AUD
Location: New York
Description: View the magnificent architectural wonders and historical landmarks that make this the most famous skyline in the world. This 90-minute Skyline Cruise offers more sights than any other cruise in the New York Harbor. An entertaining and informative "certified" Tour Guide will provide interesting facts about all the sights that make New York City so special, including the Empire State Building, the United Nations, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty.

Name: Top of the Rock (Anytime Excursion)
Prices Starting From $26.00 AUD
Location: New York
Description: At 850 feet above sea level, you are at the crossroads of commerce and culture, atop an art deco masterpiece and monument to progress. Originally opened over 70 years ago, the design of this deck was inspired by great ocean liners of the era, the perfect metaphor for floating above New York with unobstructed views in all directions. At Top of the Rock, you are surrounded by history, intrigue, architecture, transportation, invention, collaboration, and over eight million people from all over the world. The 67th and 69th floors include outdoor terraces which feature fully transparent, safety glass. The 70th floor, the uppermost level, provides a completely open air, unobstructed 360-degree view of New York City and beyond.

Name: New York Helicopter Tour 'The Big Apple' (Anytime Excursion)
Prices Starting From $155.00 AUD
Location: New York
Description: New York City isn't called the "Big Apple" for nothing!! No visit to New York City is complete without a dazzling and incredible tour around the city from the air. The "Big Apple," is a 11-15 minute flight. (Note: There is a mandatory $30.00 per person heliport facility/security fee which must be paid directly at heliport.)
 
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