7 Days | An East Coast adventure packed with memorable moments





From the history-filled streets of Washington DC to the exuberant neighbourhoods of New York City, join a local leader on a seven-day adventure along the USA’s East Coast. Museums, monuments and memorials make DC a joy to explore, then take a tour through the country’s history at the Gettysburg National Military Park. Learn about a different way of life as you spend a day with one of Pennsylvania’s Amish communities, and hear the untold stories of Philadelphia’s history when you explore its streets with a local guide. Take a bite out of the Big Apple as you join a New Yorker to dine in multicultural eateries and get a taste of the real New York.
Trip overview

- Start
- Washington DC, United States
- Finish
- New York, United States
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- United States
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Comfort
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- STKY
- Experience Washington DC after dark on a night tour of the capital’s most important monuments, museums and memorials.
- Take a step back in time at the Gettysburg National Military Park with an expert guide to find out what made the battle here a turning point in the American Civil War.
- See another side of life when you visit an Amish farm in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Learn about their customs and traditions while enjoying a homemade lunch.
- Hear the untold stories of Philadelphia’s history from a local guide who will lead you around the city and show you its monuments.
- Get a taste of the real New York as you join a local guide to discover the best sights and bites this multicultural city has to offer.
- This trip includes walking tours in Philadelphia and New York. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes.
Itinerary
Inclusions
5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Private vehicle
Hotel (6 nights)
- Washington - Monuments by Night tour
- Arlington - National Cemetery DC
- Gettysburg - National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center
- Gettysburg National Military Park - Driving tour with Licensed Battlefield Guide
- Lancaster - Amish Farm visit with lunch
- Philadelphia - American History Walking Tour
- New York-Tenements Tales and Tastes tour
- Washington DC - National Air & Space Museum - Free
- Washington DC - National Gallery of Art - Free
- Washington DC – Private Capitol Hill and Supreme Court tour - USD75
- Washington DC - U.S Botanic Gardens - Free
- Washington DC - Bike the C&O canal - USD8
- Philadelphia – City Hall tour - USD18
- Philadelphia – Kayak the Schuylkill River - USD40
- Philadelphia - Taste the Italian Market tour - USD69
- New York - Museum of Modern Art - USD25
- New York - Empire State Building - USD75
- New York - American Museum of Natural History - USD23
Dates and availability
Important notes
FIRST DAY: Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 5pm. Please make your own way to the Joining Point Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.
LAST DAY: Check out of the hotel is 10am. If you would like to book additional nights in New York please contact your booking agent
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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