Northeast Highlights

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This excellent vacation takes you to the highlights of Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, and New York! Your journey starts in Washington D.C., where you can stroll the National Mall, or snap pics of the Lincoln Memorial. Using your rental car, you’ll drive to your next stop: Philadelphia! Spend a day in Philadelphia checking out the incredible architecture, se...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 9 days!

What's this trip about?

    This excellent vacation takes you to the highlights of Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, and New York! Your journey starts in Washington D.C., where you can stroll the National Mall, or snap pics of the Lincoln Memorial. Using your rental car, you’ll drive to your next stop: Philadelphia! Spend a day in Philadelphia checking out the incredible architecture, seeing the Liberty Bell, and trying yummy local cuisine! Then, buckle up and drive to Manhattan, where you’ll spend 3 days sightseeing the busy streets! Snap pictures in Times Square, wander Central Park, and gaze at the Empire State Building!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityWashington D.C.
End CityFly home

Destinations

Activities

  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Roundtrip economy airfare into Washington D.C. (IAD), out of New York City (LGA)
    • Automatic rental car for the duration of your trip Pick up IAD and drop off LGA 2 nights in Washington D.C. at the Capital Hilton, or similar
    • 1 night in Philadelphia at the Holiday Inn Express Midtown, or similar
    • 3 nights in Manhattan at the Dylan Hotel, or similar
    • Detailed day-by-day itinerary with trip highlights, hotel information, local guides, maps and driving directions This package is seasonal and runs April to October. Want to see Niagara Falls? Choose the 8-night option to add 2 nights in Buffalo!

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Washington D.C.!

Get ready to see the finest cities on the American Northeast. Begin your vacation in Washington D.C.! You’ll pick up your rental car from the airport, and then you’re off to see the sights! Check out the Washington Monument, built to honor George Washington, the first US President. Take a stroll through the National Mall or visit one of the dozens of museums in the area!

Day 2 Washington D.C.

Spend another day in the United States Capital. You can visit the National Air & Space Museum or visit the National Gallery of Art. Stroll the streets to find memorials and landmarks around every corner. You’ll find a vibrant food scene with a melting pot of cuisines from all over the world!

Day 3 Washington D.C. - Philadelphia

Today, drive from Washington DC to Philadelphia! Visit the Betsy Ross House, Valley Forge, or the Liberty Bell. Stroll through green public parks, like Rittenhouse Square. Try a Philly cheesesteak in the Old City area, then you might want to check out Independence National Historical Park!

Day 4 Philadelphia - Manhattan

Next up: New York City! Today you’ll immerse yourself in a buzzing city full of trendy shops, sizzling street food, and stunning architecture! Gaze at the Empire State Building and the Freedom Tower, both of which feature sky-high city observation decks. Walk Central Park - make sure to charge your camera to snap pictures of the greenery, statues, and wildlife!

Day 5 Manhattan

Spend another day sightseeing in New York! Visit the Statue of Liberty, a 131-foot symbol of democracy and justice. Visitors love Times Square, where you can get lost in the bright lights, honking taxis, and endless stores! Absorb the architecture and history of the New York Public Library or St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Day 6 Manhattan

Tour the Big Apple for another day! Stretch your legs with a walk of the Brooklyn Bridge - and perhaps eat brunch in a trendy restaurant in DUMBO! See the Chrysler Building if you wish, stretch out on the grass at Battery Park, or head to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a day of paintings and sculptures!

Day 7 Fly home!

Fly home today! Get ready to show off your pictures and souvenirs to family and friends. 

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Price per day$231
Last Updated: 4/18/2024

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