The Great Cities

DAY 1

Depart on your international flight from the UK and arrive in Boston, one of the oldest cities in the U.S.The key role it played in the American Revolution is highlighted on the freedom trail, a 2.5-mile walking route of historic sites that tells the story of the nation's founding.

Check in at your hotel The Loews Boston 

DAY 2

Spend the day exploring Boston with your Explorer pass. The pass includes admission to Fenway Park, USS Constitution Cruise, Freedom Trail Walking Tour and much more.

DAY 3

Take the train from Boston to New York.

Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.

Check in at your hotel The Pierre.

Prefer a different hotel Try Ink48 for a bit of luxury. Located in NYC's Hell's Kitchen with amazing views from their rooftop bar of the Hudson River.

DAY 4

Explore NYC at your leisure with your explorer pass, you can choose a number of The Big Apple attractions such as The Empire State Building, The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and even a Yankee stadium tour.

DAY 5

Visit the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum, followed by tickets to One World Observatory, the western hemispheres tallest building and ride to the 102nd floor in the sky pod.

Your day is completed with tickets to a show on Broadway.

DAY 6

Travel from New York to Philadelphia by train and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.  Maybe take a walk around the famous Reading Terminal Market, with over 80 concessions, this historic market has something for everyone.

Check in at your hotel The Radisson Blu 

DAY 7

Spend the day exploring Philadelphia at your own pace, or try  a Segway tour of the city visiting the famous landmarks of this great city like the 9th Street Italian market the oldest largest and outdoor market in the U.S, Betsy Ross House, 

Enjoy a spectacular dinner cruise on the Delaware River, enjoying the wonderful views of the Philadelphia Skyline with landmarks including the Naval Shipyard, Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Battleship New Jersey and the Olympia Warship.

DAY 8

This morning make your way to 30th Street Station to board your 2-hour train ride to Washington D.C. Upon arrival take a short Taxi ride to your hotel and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.

Maybe try a Georgetown Foodie tour where you can enjoy eating like a local whilst learning about Georgetown's culture and architecture with a delicious glass of wine

Check in at your hotel The Fairmount Washington

DAY 9

Today you will be on an official tour of the US Capitol Building, gaining insight into the inner workings of the US government.

Spend the afternoon exploring Washington's wonderful monuments such as The White House, The Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the Jefferson Memorial.

DAY 10

Spend the morning at Arlington cemetery, it occupies 612 acres in Virginia on the Potomac River. More than 240,00 service members and their dependents are buried here.

Spend the afternoon at your leisure, Explore the area of the National Mall there are also many museums located nearby such as the U.S Holocaust Museum and the Smithsonian Institution.

DAY 11

Travel to the airport for your international flight home.

Prefer some extra comfort on your way home. We can arrange to upgrade your return flight to the premium economy or if you prefer a flatbed try business class.

DAY 12

Remember your Escape is unique to you. Customise your itinerary by speaking to one of our experts today.

Call us today to talk about your next holiday to the The Great Cities.