Cities of the East

10 days from £1,740pp Inc. international flights

Explore the fantastic cities of the east coast travelling by train: from the historic streets of Boston and the bright lights of New York to the monuments and memorials of Washington D.C. and Philadelphia.

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At a Glance

• Boston 2 nights
• New York 2 nights
• Philadelphia 2 nights
• Washington DC 2 nights

Highlights of this itinerary

• Explore Boston's rich history from the American Revolution.
• Experience the bright lights and buzz of New York City
• See the Declaration of Independence and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia
• Take a tour around the museums, monuments and memorials in Washington D.C.

Day by Day LegendLegend

• Outbound Flight
• Transfer
• Accommodation
• Excursion
• Cruise
• Train Journey
• Return Flight

Day 1London - Boston

Fly from the UK on a direct flight to Boston. Upon arrival make your own way to your downtown hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax after your flight.

Day 2Boston

Boston is a large city with many enticing attractions. Explore the Freedom Trail, shop at Quincy Market, take a whale watching cruise, or visit one of the country's most famous breweries, Samuel Adams.

Day 3Boston - New York

Take the train to the metropolis of New York. Once you arrive in central Manhattan, the remainder of the day is free to explore the "Big Apple", from the smart shops of 5th Avenue, the poignant Ground Zero memorial, and the bright lights of Times Square to the views from the Empire State Building.

Day 4New York

Enjoy a full day exploring the "city that never sleeps". You may wish to take a horse and carriage ride around Central Park, experience the buzz of Chinatown, board a thrilling helicopter trip round the Statue of Liberty or take a sailing trip on the harbour. This evening the city's many shows, theatres and nightlife options await.

Day 5New York - Philadelphia

Take a train from New York to the historic city of Philadelphia. When you arrive in "Philly" the remainder of the day is yours to browse the historic downtown area.

Day 6Philadelphia

Spend a day exploring Philadelphia. You can walk the memorial parks, visit the Liberty Bell in the informative Liberty Bell Centre or take a cruise on the river past Schuylkill River Park.

Day 7Philadelphia - Washington DC

Your train journey continues with a journey from Philadelphia to Washington D.C. The afternoon is free for you to explore this accessible city. You may wish to start with the chic shops and great restaurants of the Georgetown area, or the monuments around The Mall. Highlights include the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and, of course, the White House.

Day 8Washington DC

Spend a further day exploring. The Capitol Building, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial and World War Two Memorial are all located in the downtown area. There is also the superb Smithsonian Institution which is made up of 19 separate exhibits across the city, and is widely regarded as one of the world's finest museums.

Day 9Washington DC

There is time this morning for some last minute shopping and sightseeing before making your own way to Washington Airport at the end of your trip to board your overnight flight back to the U.K.

Day 10London

Arrive back into the UK.