Eastern Discovery (Start New Orleans - Until March 2020)(Twin Room,Start New Orleans, End New York City)

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"If I got to choose a coast I choose East." Ah, the wise words of Notorious B.I.G. still ring in our ears. Here on the east you'll get to experience all things all American, exploring art deco architecture in Miami, going to the grave of J.F.K., swimming in world topping beaches & finally landing in the epicentre of the world.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Visit the Smithsonian Museums of Natural History, Air & Space and American History
    • Visit John F. Kennedy's Grave & the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery; See the Changing of the Guard

What's this trip about?

    "If I got to choose a coast I choose East." Ah, the wise words of Notorious B.I.G. still ring in our ears. Here on the east you'll get to experience all things all American, exploring art deco architecture in Miami, going to the grave of J.F.K., swimming in world topping beaches & finally landing in the epicentre of the world.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityNew Orleans
End CityNew York City

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Charleston
  • Miami
  • New Orleans
  • New York
  • Panama City
  • Philadelphia
  • Washington
  • York

Activities

  • Culture
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive New Orleans

Welcome to the first day of what might just be the best two weeks of your life. It's time to fully immerse yourself in New Orleans with a whole day to yourself. Start out at Cafe Du Monde for a tasty beignet, and pick up some treasures at the French Market. This diver...

Day 2: New Orleans to Panama City Beach via Mobile

There's some coach relaxation time today, which means we're on the road again. We will be travelling though Southern Mississippi and onto Panama City Beach. Hello coastal views...Arriving in to the heat of Florida today we soak up some sun with an overnight stop at one of "The World's Most Beautiful Beaches" - Panama City Beach, testing out the hype with a dip in the clear blue waters.

Day 3: Panama City Beach to Orlando

With its white sand and aqua blue water, this beach is popular all year round with just about everyone from families to spring breakers. But all good things must come to an end, so onwards we go.Orlando was once a farming town but has since undergone a transformation ...

Day 4: Orlando

How you spend today is entirely up to you. Will you be downing butterbeer in the Three Broomsticks at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter? Straining your vocal chords on slides with gradients that shouldn't be legal at a water park? Or cuddling up to childhood friends...

Day 5: Orlando to Miami

We’ll bid adieu to the happy times had in Orlando with many fun memories and Mickey Mouse memorabilia as we move onto the sweet, sweet heat of marvellous Miami.Hot, loud and fabulously flashy, Miami will knock your socks off. This character driven place has so many di...

Day 6: Miami

You’ll discover energetic Miami today with free time to do as you please. This urban tropical paradise is a fabulous place to people watch, so head down to Ocean Avenue and drink it all in. Swimming, bike riding tours or museum visits are also on the cards this aftern...

Day 7: Miami to Daytona Beach (Cocoa Beach From Apr 2019)

We'll be leaving Miami this morning, but Florida, we're not done with you yet...It’s all about fast cars as we make our way to Daytona Beach (for departures from Apr 2019 you will visit Cocoa Beach), most well known as the NASCAR capital of America.

Day 8: Daytona Beach (Cocoa Beach From Apr 2019) to St Augustine via Kennedy Space Center

This morning is dedicated to down time, either laying low on the beach or hitting the skies on a parasail, then we're back on the road.Next up, you can opt to visit the Kennedy Space Centre, where we make contact with planets far, far away. Home to NASA, the space cen...

Day 9: St. Augustine to Savannah

Adios St. Augustine, it’s been real nice. But we must push on to freewheeling Savannah where the southern charm will certainly be turned on for you and your fellow globe roamers.Spared from the destruction of the Civil War, this stunning place still retains its origin...

Day 10: Savanna to Raleigh via Charleston

The southern hospitality is second to none in the delightful Savannah, and after a good rest and some great food its back aboard the coach (is it starting to feel like home yet?) where we travel to Charleston, SC before arriving at our home for the night, Raleigh, sit...

Day 11: Raleigh to Washington DC via Richmond

This morning we leave Raleigh behind and cross over the border into Richmond for a fine slice of history.Welcome to this mighty nation’s capital, world travellers. It is the very core of the USA’s political world and is packed full of museums, monuments and some of th...

Day 12: Washington DC

With two full days to get around the capital, you’ll not only take in the political history of Washington D.C. including the Arlington Cemetery and JFK's grave, but you will also get to stop in some of the buzzing neighbourhoods around town. It’s a fascinating city wi...

Day 14: Washington to New York

Leaving the capital in our wake, we continue on the road to NYC, stopping off for a visit in Philadelphia.Wassup Philly! Here we'll check out Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed, and you’ll see the historic Liberty Bell – Philadelphia’s ...

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Price per day$194
Last Updated: 0/18/2022

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  • We'll get 15 of your meals and you get the rest. You can refuel over breakfast and grab some authentic American dinners from us but you'll also get an opportunity to sample some of this country's cuisine. You'll taste it all - from greasy burgers to gourmet fare.
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