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Boston - New York - Philadelphia-Washington D.C. by train


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Let the train take the strain on this 15 day/14 night tour of the north east coast. A four centre holiday including Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington linked by the excellent AMTRAK rail service, allows you to sit back, relax and enjoy the changing scenery and look forward to exploring these wonderful cities. This independent tour is ideal for the traveller who wants to experience the four major north east cities, but who does not want to drive or take an escorted coach tour.

Day 1. Arrive Boston.  After arriving at Boston's International airport, make your way to your city centre hotel - your base for the next four nights. Overnight: Midtown Hotel (Standard) or Marriott Copley Plaza (Superior).

Days 2, 3 & 4 Boston. Three full days to get to know Boston. Walk the famous Freedom Trail - a red line on the sidewalk that guides the visitor to the city's many historical sites. Visit the War of Independence battleground at Bunker Hill, tour the aquarium, enjoy the panoramic views from the top of the Prudential Centre, stroll around the leafy colleges at Cambridge and Harvard. Use the Old Town Trolley sightseeing tour to ease the footwork and get you round the town easily. Refresh yourself with a cool beer in the "Cheers" bar. Sample some of the excellent restaurants and take in a concert - Boston Pops perhaps. If you would like to explore the countryside around Boston, Gray Line Tours offer a range of seasonal excursions to Cape Cod, Plimoth Plantation, Salem and more. Overnight: Midtown Hotel (Standard) or Marriott Copley Plaza (Superior).

Day 5. By train from Boston to New York. Board the train from Boston's South Street station for the journey to New York. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening exploring New York from your hotel in the heart of this vibrant city. Overnight: New Yorker (Standard) or Novotel New York (Superior).

GrayLine New York Double decker sightseeingDays 6 & 7 New York City. Two and a half days to explore the Big Apple. A busy time shopping, sightseeing, lots of optional city tours, Broadway theatre visits, museums, galleries, the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, the Staten Island Ferry, Macy's and much, much more. We include a two-day ticket on New York Apple Tours double-decker full city tour - a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour which allows you to get on and off an unlimited number of times at 65 major attractions in Manhattan and Brooklyn - a great way to see the city's sights. Overnight: New Yorker (Standard) or Novotel New York  (Superior).

Day 8. By train from New York to Philadelphia. The short train journey to Philadelphia allows you almost two full days to get to know 'the city of brotherly love'. Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell are symbols of the founding of the United States. The Academy of Fine Arts and the Rodin Museum are listed amongst the world's finest museums and it is not difficult to see why the city is sometimes called the 'Athens of America'. Shopping in downtown Philadelphia and the nearby - King of Prussia Mall and the Franklin Outlet Mall is excellent and you benefit from the absence of sales tax in Pennsylvania. Overnight: Holiday Inn Historic District (Standard) or Radisson Plaza Warwick Superior).

Day 9. Philadelphia. A free day to explore Philadelphia.  Overnight: Holiday Inn Historic District (Standard) or Radisson Plaza Warwick (Superior).

Day 10. By train from Philadelphia to Washington DC. Washington D.C. is just down the line and as your Amtrak train brings you into the cathedral-like Union Station you realise this is a very special city. The wide avenues, the blinding-white buildings, the quaint brick pavements and gas lamps of leafy Georgetown, the many famous buildings and monuments, the wide Potomac River - all are laid out before you and yours to explore in the next four days. The Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum, the FBI museum, the White House, Capitol Building, Arlington Cemetery, cruises on the Potomac to George Washington's home - Mount Vernon, the galleries, shops and attractions of Washington demand your attention. Included in your holiday price is a two-day pass for the Open Top Sightseeing double-decker hop-on/hop-off tour of Washington DC. to help you get around this lovely city but you'll also find that the excellent subway system is easy to use and the major sights are very close and walkable. Overnight: Courtyard Marriott Embassy Row (Standard) or Churchill Hotel (Superior)**

Days, 11, 12, 13 & 14 Washington DC. Four full days to enjoy the nation's capital.   Overnight: Courtyard Marriott Embassy Row (Standard) or Churchill Hotel (Superior) **

The White HouseCapitol BuildingDay 15. Depart Washington DC.  After checking out of your hotel make your way to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

 

 

 

 

 

All hotels, trains and excursions are subject to availability at the time of booking.  Ask about our upgrade fares to business class on the trains - travel in greater comfort for only a small supplement.

Please note: This is very much a suggested itinerary. If you would like to vary the number of nights, the hotels or change the included sightseeing excursions, we will be pleased to offer advice and a price quotation.

 

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02 Apr 1855 1039 775 649 02, 09, 16 Apr 2279 1249 999 On request
09 Apr 1775 999 745 629 23, 30 Apr & 07 May 2229 1229 939 On request
16 Apr 1935 1079 799 669 14, 21 & 28 May 2179 1199 909 On request
23 Apr 1775 999 749 629 04 & 11 Jun 2229 1229 939 On request
30 Apr 1789 1005 749 629 18 Jun ** 2059 1139 872 On request
07 May 1795 1009 749 632 25 Jun ** 1949 1085 829 On request
14 May 1879 1049 779 652 02, 09, 16 & 23 Jul ** 1885 1052 809 On request
21 May 1935 1079 799 669 30 Jul 1905 1062 829 On request
28 May ** 1832 1029 779 662 06, 13, 20 & 27 Aug ** 1885 1052 809 On request
04 Jun 1799 1015 755 635 03 Sep ** 2232 1229 922 On request
11 Jun 1759 989 739 625 10, 17 & 24 Sep & 01 Oct 2565 1395 1052 On request
18 Jun 1695 955 719 605 08 Oct ** 2515 1369 1019 On request
25 Jun 1682 952 715 602 15 Oct 2565 1395 1049 On request
02, 09, 16 & 23 Jul ** 1579 899 695 599 22 Oct ** 2515 1369 1019 On request
30 Jul 1685 952 719 605 29 Oct 2645 1432 1075 On request
06 & 13 Aug 1529 875 665 565 05 Nov ** 2515 1369 1015 On request
20 Aug 1632 925 699 589          
27 Aug 1569 895 679 575          
03 Sep 1992 1109 819 685          
10 & 17 Sep 2059 1145 845 699          
24 Sep ** 2279 1252 929 775          
01 Oct ** 2215 1219 905 755          
08 Oct 2259 1242 909 749          
15 Oct 2429 1325 965 799          
22 Oct 2195 1209 889 739          
29 Oct ** 2345 1285 949 799          
05 Nov ** 2039 1132 832 695          

Prices include:
* 14 nights hotel accommodation including local taxes.
* Amtrak rail tickets linking all four cities - standard economy seat (Business class upgrades available on request).
* Boston Old Town Trolley tour.
* GrayLine of New York Double-decker All-Loops pass valid for two consecutive days (upgrade to 3 days for only £5)
* Washington,DC Open-Top Double-decker sightseeing pass valid for two consecutive days.

Not included: Transatlantic flights, transfers, travel insurance, meals, additional excursions and personal expenses. 

Location No.nights Standard Hotels Superior Hotels
Boston 4 Midtown Hotel Marriott Copley Place
New York 3 New Yorker Hotel Novotel New York
Philadelphia 2 Holiday Inn Historic District Radisson Plaza Warwick
Washington, DC 5 Courtyard Marriott Embassy Row Churchill Hotel

                                     ** These departures will stay at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington,DC.

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