The east coast of the US is home to some of the most historic cities with New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC all clinging to the Atlantic. Begin and end in the hustle and bustle of New York; enjoy Times Square, Central Park, Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty before heading on to Philadelphia, where a historical tour is just the thing to work up an appetite for some authentic Philly cuisine. Discover some of the most important monuments in the country in Washington, before returning to New York.
Welcome to New York. Check in to your hotel by midday. In the early afternoon, meet your guide for the Secrets of Times Square Urban Adventure. Times Square can feel crowded and touristy when you first arrive, but the tour will open your eyes to some true local haunts. The rest of the evening is free for you to explore this immense city. Your guide will be able to provide you with recommendations for some great places to eat and drink.
Day 2 - Starting: Philadelphia & Finishing: Philadelphia
In the morning take a two-hour train south to Philadelphia. On arrival into the city, meet your guide for the History in HD Urban Adventure. From the building where the United States Constitution was signed to the site of the house where George Washington once lived, embark on a historical journey through Philadelphia. The tour finishes in the late afternoon and you have the rest of the evening free to explore. Your guide will be able to suggest some things to do and see in the city.
Day 3 - Starting: Washington DC & Finishing: Washington DC
After breakfast, travel to the nation's capital of Washington DC (approximately 2-3 hours). Your day is free to explore this compact city, before meeting up with your guide in the evening for the Monuments by Night Urban Adventure. Climb aboard an open-air electric vehicle for a tour around some of the city's most iconic sights. Cruise by the Washington Monument and the Lincoln, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Jefferson Memorials, which all look spectacular when they’re lit up at night. You'll be on your own tomorrow, so if you want any recommendations about what to see and do in town, now's a good time to ask your guide.
Day 4 - Starting: Washington DC & Finishing: Washington DC
Today is free to explore Washington DC on your own. Perhaps head to the White House, take a tour of the National Museum of Natural History or stroll through the manicured park of the National Mall. Discover the cobbled streets, harbour or university in the historical district of Georgetown. In the evening, perhaps try some authentic American food at one of the many grill joints in town.
Day 5 - Starting: New York & Finishing: New York
Take the train back to New York this morning (approximately 3-4 hours), where your trip comes to an end. There are no more activities planned for today and you're free to depart at anytime.
Get dwarfed by the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC
Snack on a Philly cheesesteak in Philadelphia
Take in Washington DC by night on a guided walk
Seek out the best bagels and coffee in New York
The east coast of the US is home to some of the most historic cities with New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC all clinging to the Atlantic. Begin and end in the hustle and bustle of New York; enjoy Times Square, Central Park, Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty before heading on to Philadelphia, where a historical tour is just the thing to work up an appetite for some authentic Philly cuisine. Discover some of the most important monuments in the country in Washington, before returning to New York.
Brush up on your music knowledge, practice your ‘yeehaws’ and your ‘howdys’ and bring your taste for adventure (and citrus) as we travel from New York City to Miami, via the south. Explore the birthplace of rock and roll in Memphis, wander past historic monuments in the nation’s capital, and wake up in the Appalachian Mountains after an evening camping under the stars. Spend some time soaking up the country music history of Nashville – where everyone’s got a song to sing – and take it easy in the Big Easy, aka New Orleans. No need to practice your Southern drawl; the correct way to pronounce the city’s name is New Or-linz, not N’awlins. Watch the ocean flash by as you drive the endless highway to Key West and seek out a six-toed cat before you dance the night away in Miami.
Cut through the heart of the gigantic United States and hit the open road between two of its most iconic cities – New York and New Orleans. Snaking through the jaw-dropping Appalachian Mountains, via the nation’s capital, this route encompasses everything from pioneer and political history to the musical legacies of Nashville and Memphis. Featuring a mix of camping and hotel accommodation, plenty of walking tours and more than a few museums, this overland odyssey has something for everyone, so jump aboard and get ready to explore one of the most fascinating nations on earth.
Journey east to west on a great American adventure that takes in the best that this expansive country has to offer. Explore the story of a nation in its birthplace in Philadelphia and political heart D.C. Feel the rhythms of country and blues in musical Tennessee before taking it easy in New Orleans, a city filled with life, music and great food. Discover how Texas is more than just cowboy country in Houston and San Antonio’s thriving cultural scene, while still leaving time to strap on a bib and devour some barbeque. Get closer to nature and camp in the Appalachian Mountains, explore deep caves, hike grand canyons and traverse sand dunes in the Navajo Nation. Embrace the outrageous glitz of Las Vegas or go in search of its more refined side before this three-week journey plays out.
