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East Coast Cities by Rail
A tour of the East Coast tour of the US by rail offers an exciting and scenic way to explore the rich history, vibrant culture and diverse landscapes of this region. So much easier than flying between the cities, this excellent holiday operates year round.
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Itinerary (11 Nights)
Here’s a day-by-day guide to your itinerary. Feel free to ask us to add other days or ideas and excursions by contacting us directly, so we can give you the best price.
Days 1-3
On arrival, make your way to your hotel You can start to familiarise yourself with...
Days 1-3
Boston
On arrival, make your way to your hotel You can start to familiarise yourself with the some of the city’s neighbourhoods, including architecturally significant Back Bay, bustling downtown with Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the North End with its historical sites, Italian restaurants and late-night cafes, and the new, vibrant Seaport District, alive with restaurants, night clubs, and local breweries – just to name a few.
The included 3-Choice Pass allows you to select from a vast selection of excursions, attractions, and museums. Highlights include a Hop-on/Hop-off City Tour, Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise, View Boston observation deck, Freedom Trail Foundation Walk into History Tour, Museum of fine Arts, The Harvard Tour, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Fenway Park Tour and much more. The included app provides visitors with maps and information on restaurants, shopping and descriptive text of the city and its neighbourhoods.
Hotel: Wyndham Boston Beacon Hotel (or similar)
3 nights Boston
Days 4-6
Transfer to Boston’s South Station and board the high-speed Acela train to New York City’s...
Days 4-6
Boston
to
New York City
Transfer to Boston’s South Station and board the high-speed Acela train to New York City’s Penn station. You may want to take time this afternoon to make your way to Times Square’s TKTS booth to purchase available discount tickets during your stay for one of the many Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals, plays and dance productions.
We have included a 3-Choice Pass to allow you to choose from a vast selection of excursions, attractions and museums. Highlights include the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry, the Empire State Building, 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Central Park Bike Tour, SoHo-Little Italy-Chinatown Walking Tour, Bronx-Brooklyn-Queens Bus Tour and much more. The included app provides maps and information on restaurants, shopping and descriptive text of the city and its neighbourhoods.
Hotel: Hotel Riu Plaza, Times Square (or similar)
3 nights New York
Days 7-8
New York City to Philadelphia
Transfer to NYC’s Penn Station and board the high-speed Acela train to Philadelphia’s 30 th...
Days 7-8
New York City
to Philadelphia
Transfer to NYC’s Penn Station and board the high-speed Acela train to Philadelphia’s 30 th Street Station. Stroll along North Broad Street between Market Street and Germantown Avenue. The four-mile section is the longtime home of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), the elevated Rail Park, Temple University, landmark theatres and deep-rooted neighbourhoods.
The included 2-Choice Pass gives vast selection of excursions, attractions and museums. Highlights include the National Constitution Center, Evening Ghost Tour of Philadelphia and the Big Bus Philadelphia Hop-On/Hop-off Tour to visit sites such as Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and much more. The included app provides maps and information on restaurants, shopping and descriptive text of the city and its neighbourhoods.
Hotel: Aloft Philadelphia Downtown (or similar)
2 nights Philadelphia
Days 9-11
Philadelphia to Washington
Transfer to 30th Street Station and board the Acela to Washington, DC’s Union Station. Explore...
Days 9-11
Philadelphia
to
Washington
Transfer to 30th Street Station and board the Acela to Washington, DC’s Union Station. Explore one of the city’s unique neighbourhoods such as Adams Morgan, a culturally diverse neighbourhood known for its nightlife, eclectic dining scene, independent shops and historic row houses, or Georgetown, a charming area with Federal-style architecture, cobblestone streets and fashion and design shops. The dining scene is defined by upmarket restaurants and waterfront seafood spots, while nightlife spans traditional taverns and intimate live music lounges.
An included 1-day Hop-On/Hop-Off Old Town Trolley Tour to some of the city’s highlight attractions such as United States Capitol Building, the Supreme Court, the Smithsonian Museums, the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans and World War II Memorials will orient visitors to much of what the city has to offer. This will help visitors to decide which of the many sites to explore the next day. Many of D.C.’s museums and attractions are free of charge, such as The Museums of the Smithsonian, Arlington National Cemetery, the Washington Monument and much more. The included app provides you with maps and information on restaurants, shopping and descriptive text of the city and its neighbourhoods.
Hotel: Churchill Hotel, near Embassy Row
3 nights Washington
Day 12
Time for last minute shopping or sightseeing before your departure.
