Tour Highlights

Guided sightseeing in Boston including the Old North Church, portions of the Freedom Trail, and a harbor cruise showcasing the city’s historic waterfront
Visit to Mystic, Connecticut and tour the Mystic Seaport Museum, America’s largest maritime museum dedicated to the nation’s seafaring heritage
Private city tour of New York City with a Local Guide, featuring iconic landmarks and neighborhoods
Visit Chinatown and Little Italy, plus a tour of Chelsea Market, one of New York City’s most celebrated food destinations
Globus Choice excursions in New York: choose one – either a Lower Manhattan walking tour through the eyes of Alexander Hamilton or a visit to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum
Guided sightseeing in Philadelphia, including a special lunch at a local favorite to enjoy the city’s famous Philly cheesesteak
Visit the Museum of the American Revolution and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were debated and adopted
Sightseeing in Washington DC with a Local Guide, including a visit to the U.S. Capitol
Tour Arlington National Cemetery and visit historic Old Town Alexandria, one of America’s best-preserved colonial-era districts

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 Boston, Massachusetts

At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.

Day 2 Boston

Discover Boston this morning on a walking tour including a visit to the Old North Church. Explore the Freedom Trail and Black Heritage Trail to experience the iconic city’s rich history, from Boston Common to the Old South Meeting House and Old State House. Continue to the site of the Boston Tea Party at the waterfront and sail through time on a relaxing harbor cruise on Boston Harbor in Massachusetts Bay—an active port for more than 400 years!

breakfast · lunch

Day 3 Boston-Mystic, Connecticut - New York Cit, New York

Depart Boston for the Mystic Seaport Museum, one of the nation’s largest maritime museums in Mystic, Connecticut. Visit the museum exhibits, stroll through the working shipyard, and interact with storytellers in a recreated New England coastal village to learn about America’s seafaring heritage. Continue south for a two-night stay in cosmopolitan New York City. Tonight, enjoy free time to dine at one of New York’s many restaurants, experience Times Square at night, or travel to the “Top of the Rock” for memorable views of Central Park and Manhattan.

breakfast

Day 4 New York City

Experience the energy of NYC during a private sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, including Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth Avenue, Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park, and the historic New York Public Library. Continue to the Meatpacking District with a tour of Chelsea Market and time for lunch on your own. After lunch, drive through historic Greenwich Village and SoHo enroute to the Lower East Side to visit the Tenement Museum. Take an interactive guided tour through recreated 19th-and 20th-century apartments, exploring the artifacts and hearing the amazing stories of the immigrants who helped build the nation. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure to experience the city on your own. Perhaps a tour of Radio City Music Hall, the new Broadway Museum, or a walk in Central Park. Feast on classic Italian specialties tonight with your tour companions at an included dinner.

breakfast · dinner

Day 5 New York City - Philaelphia, Pennsylvania

This morning, see the highlights of Lower Manhattan, including the Financial District and Wall Street, Chinatown, and Little Italy. Explore more of New York with your choice between included Globus Choice excursions.

breakfast

Day 6 Philadelphia

Commemorate the rich history of Philadelphia during a city sightseeing tour featuring the historic red-brick buildings where important gatherings determined the American Revolution that resulted in the creation of the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution. Enjoy a classic Philadelphia cheesesteak lunch and continue to the Museum of the American Revolution for a fascinating guided tour. Feel history come to life through inspiring photography, interactive exhibits, and dramatic stories from the Revolutionary War. This evening, enjoy dinner on the historic Moshulu ship. Launched in 1904, she had a long and exciting career on the seas and is now considered one of Philadelphia’s best restaurants.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 7 Philadelphia - Washington, DC

This morning, depart the Birthplace of America for Washington, DC. Explore historic landmarks on a Washington, DC sightseeing tour with a Local Guide. Continue to the National Mall to visit the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial plus the Vietnam and Korean War Veterans Memorials. Enjoy leisure time this evening to explore on your own. Consider a night out in Georgetown, the West End, Dupont Circle, or a stroll along Embassy Row.

breakfast

Day 8 Washington, DC, Old Town Alexandria - Arlington Naional Cemetery

Depart Washington, DC for nearby Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Continue to Arlington National Cemetery, the nation’s largest military cemetery, and the final resting place for President John F. Kennedy, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and many other historic figures. Return to Washington, DC for time on your own to visit the Smithsonian Museums and Capitol Hill. Tonight, join your Tour Director for a special farewell dinner.

breakfast · dinner

Day 9 Washington, DC

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more in Washington, DC? Extra nights are available for purchase.

breakfast

What's included

Included

Accommodations
Meals as per itinerary
Sightseeing as per itinerary

Not included

International air ticket
Travel insurance
Others not mentioned above

Your hotels

The Bostonian Hotel

★★★★

Boston 26 North Street Boston United States

Tucked away in one of the city's most sought-after areas is the Bostonian Hotel Boston. Situated close to South Station in the heart of North End Boston, their redbrick exterior and timeless interiors represent a distinctive fusion of the past and present. The majority of the main sites are accessible by foot.

Westin New York at Times Square

★★★★★

New York 270 West 43rd St New York United States

The hotel offers a restaurant, bar, room service, concierge service, business center, Internet access, gift shop, fitness center, spa, and an activities and theater desk.

Marriott Philadelphia Old City

★★★★

Philadelphia One Dock Street Philadelphia United States

Situated in the heart of Philadelphia, Marriott Philadelphia Old City is a sophisticated and elegant hotel with colonial and contemporary influences. Convenient on-site amenities and comfortable guestrooms make for a wonderful stay in the City of Brotherly Love.

Capital Hilton

★★★★

Washington 1001 16th St Nw Washington United States

Located two blocks from the White House and within closing walking distance to downtown attractions, shopping and restaurants, this hotel is a perfect location for your visit to DC. The hotel features a lobby lounge, full service restaurant, gift shop, ATM, concierge, premier health club and full service day spa. This hotel is 100% non-smoking.