Travelpack

Highlights: New York - Philadelphia - Washington

Hotels Featured:
➤Hotel Edison Times Square 4*
➤Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown 4*
➤The Churchill Hotel Near Embassy Row 4*

Itinerary
Mon 16 Jun 25: New York
➤Flight from Heathrow to New York J.F.K International Airport
➤Stay at Hotel Edison Times Square for 3 Nights

Tue 17 Jun 25: NYC City Tour: Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial
➤Spend your morning discovering the heart of Manhattan with a local to show you its biggest sights, from the skyscrapers of Wall Street to the pools and engraved names at the 9/11 Memorial. Start with the Financial District to get a fascinating insight into the history of finance, politics, and power in NYC (and the world) as you walk by famous sights like Federal Hall and Trinity Church. the 9/11 Memorial, where you'll discover the impact of this day on the city and the world as you pause for a moment of reflection at the country's largest man-made waterfalls. We'll walk part of the Canyon of Heroes, visit many more beloved landmarks, and even glimpse the Statue of Liberty from across the bay. Then board the ferry to see the statue up close. You can tour the Statue of Liberty Museum and even continue on to Ellis Island if you wish. Return at your leisure. Liberty Island is self-guided.
Duration: 2 hours to 4 hours
Inclusions :
- Photo op at the Charging Bull
- History and tour of the 9/11 Memorial
- Round-trip ferry ticket to both Liberty Island, featuring the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island
- Tour of the Canyon of Heroes at Battery Park
- An experienced and entertaining local guide who knows Lower Manhattan well
- Visit Financial District landmarks: Federal Hall, the New York Stock Exchange, and Trinity Church
- Visit to Battery Park with a view of the Castle Clinton
National Monument
What to Expect :
Pass By New York Stock Exchange
See the famous facade of the NYSE, the largest stock exchange in the world, as you learn about its historic roots and how it shaped global financial history in ways no one thought possible.
Admission Ticket Free
Federal Hall
The Federal Hall well visit isn't the original, but this is the place where George Washington took his oath of office. But the current building is historic too, a Greek Revival masterpiece built in 1842 that once served as a customs house.
15 mins - Admission Ticket Free
House of Morgan
Hear the surprising story of an NYC banking dynasty as you admire this impressive building inspired by Italian piazzas.
10 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Trinity Church
See the towering steeple of the beautiful Trinity Church, but don't miss the historic churchyard in its shadow. Here, Alexander Hamilton lies buried.
10 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Wall Street
Hear stories on how New York evolved from a Dutch trading colony to the financial capital it is today.
30 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Battery Park
See outside the Castle Clinton National Monument, once a fort to protect New York Harbor, and enjoy panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty across the bay.
15 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)
See the famous symbol of American commerce, often called the Wall Street Bull, and snap a photo to commemorate the occasion!
10 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House
This Beaux-Arts landmark was built in the early 20th century to collect duties. Learn about its history and significance as you admire its architecture.10 mins - Admission Ticket Free
9/11 Memorial Pools
Discover the impact of this day on the city and the world as you pause for a moment of reflection at the country's largest man-made waterfalls
10 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Canyon of Heroes
Tour the Canyon of Heroes at Battery Park, and learn about ticker tape parades in the place where they were born.
15 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Statue of Liberty
Take the ferry to Liberty Island for a self-guided tour and to see the Statue of Liberty up close. Crown and Pedestal access is not included. You can also visit the Statue of Liberty Museum and afterward, if you'd like, continue on to Ellis Island to explore the immigration museum.

Fri 19 Jun 26: New York to Philadelphia by Train
➤New York to Philadelphia by Train
DEPART
New York, NY
Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Sta.
1302PM
ARRIVAL
Philadelphia, PA
William H Gray III 30th St. Sta.
1412PM
BUSINESS CLASS SEAT
Seamless boarding with seat selection
Extra legroom with footrests
Direct Train Acela 2159
Superior comfort, with more space and legroom than typical airline seating. With free WiFi and power outlets at your seat, it's easy to stay connected while traveling at speeds up to 150 mph. To save even more time, Acela offers downtown-to-downtown service between Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, DC, and other intermediate cities.
➤Stay at Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown for 3 Nights

Fri 20 Jun 25: Revolution and the Founders: History Tour
➤This tour visits The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, George Washington and Alexander Hamilton's homes, and sites of numerous Founding Fathers including Adams, Jefferson, Franklin, Madison, Monroe, and others. Every guide has a history degree.
Duration: 2 hours
Inclusions :
- Runs every morning and every afternoon rain or shine
- Short 2-hour introduction to historic Philadelphia with a historian to walk with and orient you
- Every Guide Has a History Degree
- Essential tour of Revolutionary Philadelphia historic sites and highlights - Liberty Bell, Franklin; Sightseeing- best of Phila for first-time-visitors
What to Expect :
Pass By Liberty Bell Center
Come with us as we visit The Liberty Bell, perhaps the most famous symbol of American Liberty in the National Historic Park. Peak tourist season can often see lines of destination seekers stretched well around the corner for this monumental icon of American Independence taking close to one hour to traverse. Our historians give you all of the essentials of The Liberty Bell creation and formation into an icon of liberty from the exterior of the Liberty Bell pavilion, with clear and detailed directions to enter the interior should you choose to invest the additional hour in return. initial test ring and was re-casted two years later by local workmen John Pass and John Stow with the lettering, "Proclaim LIBERTY Throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants Thereof," a quote from the King James Bible referring to the jubilee when enslaved persons were freed and debts were forgiven every fifty years.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Independence Hall
We will visit Independence Hall: the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. icon of American democracy and founding of The United States the Independence Hall complex is a bastion of tourism and requires (free) timed entry passes and a recommended two hours additional time for exploration of the center of the complex interior chambers. We keep your tour moving quickly, to give you the best, most important essential highlights and significant points of the structure including clear and simple instructions on traversing the complex further on return should you choose. Subject to crowds and closures we pit-stop quickly inside the East Wing of the Independence Hall Complex: the very oldest and most historic part of the structure: which served as The Supreme Court Chambers while Philadelphia was our nation's capital.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By The President's House
We will visit America's first "White House" where Presidents George Washington and John Adams both served tenure when Philadelphia was the capital of the United States from 1790 to 1800. Foreign dignitaries and members of Congress and the Senate frequented The President's House for official and unofficial business. Benedict Arnold lived also in the structure as Military Governor in Philadelphia after the British evacuation of the city during the American War for Independence.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Congress Hall
We will visit Congress Hall, a historic structure that hosted two presidential inaugurations (Washington and Adams) and was the home of U.S. Congress from 1790 to 1800 when Philadelphia was the capital of the United States.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Franklin Court
We will visit Franklin Court, a complex of museums, structures, and historic sites within Independence National
Historical Park, and home to Benjamin Franklin during his tenure in the Constitutional Convention. We will discuss there the life and times of one of America's most prolific individuals and statesmen (Benjamin Franklin) who when contemplating revolution against the British crown said, "Gentleman we must hang together, or surely we will all hang separately."
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By New Hall Military Museum
We will visit the location of America's first Pentagon, where American military strategy and intelligence were formulated during the American Revolution.
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Benjamin Franklin Museum
We will discuss the life and times of American Patriot Benjamin Franklin, from his electrical experiments, printing and publishing activities, to his life as a statesman.
Admission Ticket Free

Sun 22 Jun 25: Philadelphia to Washington by Train
➤Philadelphia to Washington by Train
DEPART
Philadelphia, PA
William H Gray III 30th St. Sta.
1229PM
ARRIVAL
Washington, DC
Union Station
1425PM
BUSINESS CLASS SEAT
Seamless boarding with seat selection
Extra legroom with footrests
Direct Train Acela 2217
Superior comfort, with more space and legroom than typical airline seating. With free WiFi and power outlets at your seat, it's easy to stay connected while traveling at speeds up to 150 mph. To save even more time, Acela offers downtown-to-downtown service between Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, DC, and other intermediate cities.
➤Stay at The Churchill Hotel near Embassy Row for 3 Nights

Mon 23 Jun 25: Washington DC in One Day: Guided Tour
➤Board your glamourous, climate-controlled panoramic bus at the U.S. Navy Memorial for one of the best bus tours in Washington DC! this six-hour excursion also includes a lunch break and the opportunity to travel through the Tidal Basin. best of Washington DC in one day! Enjoy guided walks around the U.S. Capitol Building, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II Memorial, and more! For a unique experience, this tour includes a leisurely seasonal (Apr 1 to Oct 15) cruise on the Potomac River! In winter, we get to explore the Kennedy Center for lunch where we can see exhibits and galleries, stunning views from the terrace, and shop in the gift shops [show your ticket for a discount]!
sightseeing experience with an open-air view when weather permits, and a climate-controlled, glass-top roof for comfort during sudden weather changes!
Duration: 6 hours
Inclusions :
- Boat Cruise on the Potomac River (seasonal: April 1 to October 15)
- Upgrade to glass-top bus available
- English-Speaking Live Tour Guide (on and off the bus)
What to Expect :
United States Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center
Starts/Ends
15 mins - Admission Ticket Free
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Guided Walking Tour of the U.S. Capitol Building (outside only)
20 mins - Admission Ticket Free
White House
Guided Walking Tour of the White House (outside only)
15 mins - Admission Ticket Free
National World War II Memorial
Guided Walking Tour of WWII Memorial
15 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Jefferson Memorial
Guided Walking Tour of Thomas Jefferson Memorial
15 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Guided Walking Tour of FDR Memorial
15 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Georgetown
SEASONAL (Apr 1 - Oct 15); in the warmer months, guests enjoy a boat cruise on the Potomac River and can purchase lunch and explore Georgetown.
1 hour, 30 mins - Admission Ticket Included
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
SEASONAL (Oct 16 - Mar 31); lunch break & free time - enjoy the terrace for a view of the whole city, the exhibits and galleries & gift shops [show ticket to cashier for discount].
1 hour - Admission Ticket Free
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Guided Walking Tour of MLK Memorial
20 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Guided Walking Tour of Vietnam Veterans Memorial
15 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Guided Walking Tour of Korean War Veterans Memorial
15 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Lincoln Memorial
See the iconic memorial up close!
20 mins - Admission Ticket Free

Prices & Departures:
Deposit: £200pp
➤Z63765 Heathrow Direct Flights from £1839pp
➤Z63849 Manchester Direct* Flights from £1839pp
➤Z63851/58/86 Edinburgh, Glasgow or Newcastle from £1959pp
➤Z63888 Belfast from £1968pp
➤Z63899 Dublin Direct Flights from £2018pp
➤Z63882 Birmingham from £2076pp
➤Z63836 Single Supplement from £899pp
*Direct is Outbound Only

Terms & Conditions:
➤Based on 2 Adults Sharing

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