Great Eastern Cities 08 Days / 07 Nights

Arrive in New York City and transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet your Tour Director.

This morning enjoy a city tour of New York which includes some of the most famous sights of Manhattan; the Empire State Building, Times Square and The Statue of Liberty. The afternoon and evening are at leisure. Your Tour Director can assist you in making plans. We suggest a stroll through Central Park, a visit to the Guggenheim Museum or a bird’s eye view on a Manhattan helicopter tour (optional). Re-enact history with a kiss in Times Square, make sure you take your camera!

Today, drive across New York State through the Finger Lakes Country and towards the Canadian border, arriving at one of the world’s natural wonders, breath-taking Niagara Falls. Indulge in a spot of wine-tasting at Watkins Glen, on the shores of Lake Seneca, named for the Seneca Indian Nation. Spend the evening at the romantic Niagara Falls. Motorcoach tour commences. Joining passengers meet in the lobby of the designated Pre-Hotel at 07.30 for a 08.00 departure.

This morning you will have time to explore the Falls. Take a ride aboard the Maid of the Mist, where you can get up close to the falls (optional), or stroll along Table Rock to view the thundering waters of the Horseshoe Falls. Join us on an optional trip to the Skylon Tower for lunch at its revolving restaurant. Skylon Tower hovers 775 feet above the Niagara gorge and features an observation deck with views of an 8,000 mile area, almost as far as the eye can see. Depart Niagara and travel into Pennsylvania Dutch country, also known as Amish Country, for your overnight stay. Read More

This morning travel through the Appalachian Mountains along the picturesque Susquehanna River, the longest river on the American East Coast. Visit the historic Gettysburg Civil War National Battleground, site of the largest battle ever fought on American soil and the place where Abraham Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. From here, you will journey to the Nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. where you can enjoy a memorable evening tour and dinner in Georgetown (optional).

Enjoy a city tour with highlights such as; the U.S. Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, the F.B.I. Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington National Cemetery, site of the JFK Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute or simply stroll the banks of the Potamac River.

Today, continue your journey to Philadelphia, the "City of Brotherly Love" and the birthplace of America, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted on 4th July, 1776. Here you will see Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell on a comprehensive city tour. In the evening, enjoy an optional dinner at one of the city’s most famous venues for the local delicacy of Philly Cheese Steak.

This morning, you return to New York City and take your final bite of the Big Apple as the tour concludes upon arrival. If you wish to extend your stay, please let us know at the time of booking so we can add any additional hotels and sightseeing tours to your holiday.