10 days/9 nights
Rail
Guide Price €1,549 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
See Eastern USA’s iconic cities by train, starting where it all began in Boston. Explore the historic Freedom Trail, grab some clam chowder at Quincy Market and then jump on the
train to New York City. Options are endless here – maybe Stroll Brooklyn Bridge, meet Lady Liberty or join a yoga class in Central Park. Pause in Philly to check out the Liberty Bell, thensoak up the grandeur of your final stop, Washington DC.
- Ride the rails between 4 of Eastern USA's iconic cities
- Explore the historic sights of Boston
- Party in the city that never sleeps, NYC
- Sing along to the Hamilton soundtrack in the birthplace of American history, Philadelphia
- Visit the famous sights of the nation's capital, Washington DC
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Itinerary
Days 1-2 Boston
Begin your jaunt of the East in historic Boston. Walk the 2½ mile Freedom Trail, visit Quincy Market, get to know charming Beacon Hill and Boston’s historic side, before heading over the Charles River to Cambridge, home to famous Harvard University and perhaps take in a baseball game at historic Fenway Park.
Day 3 Boston to New York City
It's time to head to the city that never sleeps, so board an Amtrak train and ride the rails to New York City.
Days 4-5 New York City
Cruise out to the Statue of Liberty, shop ‘til you drop along 5th Avenue and take in the fantastic views from the Empire State Building, before hitting the town on Broadway. Perhaps take a stroll along the Brooklyn Bridge and explore this trendy borough, savouring the foodie hotspots as you go.
Days 6-7 New York CIty to Philadelphia
Hit the rails again with Amtrak and discover the City of Brotherly Love, home to the Liberty Bell and the location of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As you explore the nightlife tonight, remember Alexander Hamilton's famous words - don't throw away your shot!
Days 8-10 Philadelphia to Washington DC
Welcome to the nation’s capital. Wander through the monuments and memorials of America’s history, explore the Capitol Hill area of the city and soak up the political history, before a visit to the fantastic Smithsonian Institution, with 19 museums featuring natural history, art and aviation to complete your exploration of Eastern USA's most iconic cities.
Optional Excursions: Pre-book These Unmissable
Experiences
Monuments by Night, Washington
Constitutional Walking Tour, Philadelphia
Manhattan Island Cruise
Boston Whale Watch Cruise
Price & Inclusions
- 9 nights 3-4^star accommodation
- Economy Class travel on Amtrak trains between Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington DC
- International flights
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/12/2023 to 31/12/2024. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.Offers are subject to availability and restrictions may apply.
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