Great Eastern Cities

Tour Information

Tour the great eastern cities of the USA, with a chance to see scenic countryside on the way. You’ll start in New York for a two-night stay in the Big Apple, and then travel by deluxe motorcoach first to Niagara Falls. After marvelling at this incredible natural sight, with lunch at the Skylon Tower high above the waters, the tour will continue to the Finger Lakes region, stopping overnight in scenic Corning. Then it’s through the Appalachian Mountains and along the Susquehanna River to the Gettysburg battlefield site. Move onto Washington DC, with two nights in the nation’s capital and a chance to tour this fascinating city and see many of its famous monuments and museums. Head back northwards via Philadelphia to return to New York at the end of this eventful tour of the American east.

Day 1

UK - New York
Your holiday starts with a flight from your chosen UK airport to New York.
Arrive New York City and transfer independently to your hotel. Meet your tour director in the afternoon.
Hotel: Hampton Inn Madison Square Garden

Day 2

New York Sightseeing
This morning enjoy a city tour of New York which includes some of the most famous sights of Manhattan. Catch glimpses of the famous skyline as you absorb the bustle and energy of the Big
Apple. The afternoon and evening are at your leisure. Your escort will assist you in making plans.

Day 3

New York – Niagara Falls
Motorcoach tour commences. Today drive across the state of New York by Binghamton and through the Finger Lakes Country to breathtaking Niagara Falls. Indulge in a bit 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.
Hotel: Radisson Fallsview

Day 4

Niagara Falls – Corning
This morning you will have time to explore the awesome natural
wonder that is Niagara Falls. Ride into the falls aboard the Maid of
the Mist (optional), stroll along Table Rock to view the thundering
waters of the Horseshoe Falls. Join us on an optional trip to Skylon
Tower for lunch at its revolving restaurant. Skylon Tower, hovering
775 feet above Niagara gorge, features an observation deck that
affords views of an 8,000 mile area, truly, almost as far as the eye
can see. Depart Niagara and travel back through the Finger Lakes region.
Hotel: Best Western Lodge on the Green

Day 5

Corning – Gettysburg – Washington, D.C.
This morning travel through the Appalachian Mountains along
the picturesque Susquehanna River, the longest river on the
American East Coast. This afternoon, 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. Afterwards, you will journey to
the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. Enjoy a memorable evening
tour in this exciting city. (optional)
Hotel: Radisson Pentagon

Day 6

Washington, D.C.
Enjoy a city tour with such highlights 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 John F. Kennedy
Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the
many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute.

Day 7

Washington, D.C. – Philadelphia – New York
Further sightseeing as we depart Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia,
the city of Brotherly Love, where we will see Independence Hall and
the Liberty Bell before returning to New York City.
Independent transfers for your evening flight back to the UK.

Day 8

Arrive back in the UK at your chosen airport.

What's Included

• Return scheduled transatlantic flights from the UK
• Professional Tour Director Service
• Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation throughout the tour
• Hotel accommodation as per hotels listed above (or similar standard)
• New York City Tour
• Wine Tasting on Lake Seneca
• Gettysburg
• Washington, D.C. City Tour
• Philadelphia Orientation Tour