1. Photo courtesy of Anthony Quintano
GREAT CITIES OF THE EAST COAST WITH NEW
YORK CITY:Excellent USA Tours and Europe Holiday
Packages for the Whole Family
Tour Code - AKE
11 days - WASHINGTON D.C. to NEW YORK
$3999 AUD
Discover the major highlights of America’s East Coast. Your USA tours begin 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. 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 a
visit to Boston's North End neighbourhood for a tasting tour. 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
also in New York City—a fantastic holiday!
2. LOCAL FAVOURITES
Reading Terminal Market Tour
Tasting tour in Boston's North end
Brooklyn Pizza tour
STANDARD FEATURES
Destinations
WASHINGTON DC
Sightseeing with a Local Guide including Arlington National Cemetery tram tour
PHILADELPHIA
Reading Terminal Market tour; sightseeing including the Liberty Bell and Independence
Hall
BOSTON
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the North End neighbourhood for a tasting tour
NEW YORK CITY
Sightseeing with a Local Guide including a Brooklyn Pizza tour
FREE WIFI available on your motorcoach and in most hotels
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description,
including admission charges where applicable.
Meals
Breakfast – 10, Lunch – 1, Dinner – 2
3. ITINERARY
Day by Day
1. ARRIVE IN WASHINGTON DC.
Welcome to Washington DC! At 6 pm, meet with your 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's famous landmarks, including
the LINCOLN, VIETNAM,
KOREAN, and WORLD
WAR II Memorials. Take
a guided tram tour of
ARLINGTON NATIONAL
CEMETERY, where you'll
see the KENNEDY GR
AVESITES. Dinner tonight
is at one of the city's
favourite restaurants
followed by a monument
illumination tour. (B,D)
3. 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 favourites. 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 is free to explore
more of this historic city on your own. (B)
4. PHILADELPHIA-BOSTON.
This morning we travel north to Boston, one of the oldest cities in the U.S., where you'll
find cobblestone streets and historic sites nestled among world-class restaurants, shops,
and cafes. (B)
4. 5. 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. While visiting
Boston's North End, enjoy a TASTING TOUR that will introduce you to this colourful
neighbourhood. Sample some of the treasures found here while learning the secrets of
America's oldest Italian community. The remainder of the day is free 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-Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox-or enjoy a
cool drink at the original Cheers Pub, where everybody knows your name! (B)
6. 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)
7. 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 to explore more of this vibrant city. (B,L)
8. NEW YORK CITY.
A free day to explore more of New York. Perhaps 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 to give shopping and dining suggestions. This
evening, join us for a festive farewell dinner, the perfect ending to your East Coast
holiday! (B,D)
9. NEW YORK CITY.
Two full days to explore more of the "City That Never Sleeps." Visit some of Soho's many
art galleries and trendy boutiques, do some celebrity spotting, have a bite to eat at the
famous Carnegie Deli, or take a leisurely stroll in unique High Line Park. The possibilities
are endless! Your extension package includes access to the EMPIRE STATE BUILDING as
well as a sightseeing CRUISE. (B)
5. 10. NEW YORK CITY.
At leisure. (B)
11. 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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