Holiday Overview
A great way to visit 3 great and very different Eastern Cities. Enjoy the sights of Washington, including the Whitehouse & Lincoln Memorial. Take in the bright lights and frenetic buzz of New York and explore the history of Boston on the Freedom Trail walking tour.
10 days / 9 Nights
Start : Washington DC
Finish : Boston
*This itinerary can also be done in reverse
States Visited : Washington DC, New York, Massachusetts
A Tale of 3 Cities Rail Trip includes:
- Return flights
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Washington DC
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in New York
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Boston
- Rail travel
- Walk Boston's renowned Freedom Trail
- Take in a panoramic view of New York from the "Top Of The Rock"
- Hop on Hop off Trolley Tour in Washington DC
Day 1 - Arrive in Washington
Arrive into Washington and make your own way from the airport to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your lesiure.
Featured accommodation
Washington Hilton
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Kimpton Hotel Palomar
Washington Plaza
Day 2 - Explore Washington
Spend the day exploring Washington. Why not add on a Hop on Hop off bus tour of Washington. Give us a call on 0800 270 0069 to book.
Featured accommodation
Washington Hilton
Enhance your experience
Kimpton Hotel Palomar
Washington Plaza
Unmissable Experiences
Washington D.C Experiences
Day 3 - Explore Washington
Why not add on a trip to the Spy Museum in Washingon. Give us a call on 0800 270 0069 to book!
Featured accommodation
Washington Hilton
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Kimpton Hotel Palomar
Washington Plaza
Unmissable Experiences
Washington D.C Experiences
Day 4 - Travel to New York
Today make your way to the train station in Washington DC for your train ride to New York. Upon arrival make your way to your chosen hotel, spending the remainder of your day at leisure.
Featured accommodation
Sheraton Tribeca
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Paramount Hotel
Lotte New York Palace
Day 5 - Explore New York
Why not experience some breathtaking views of New York with the Top of the Rock tour.
OR
Take a Helicopter Tour of the city. Give us a call on 0800 270 0069 to book.
Featured accommodation
Sheraton Tribeca
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Paramount Hotel
Lotte New York Palace
Unmissable Experiences
Statue of Liberty
Day 6 - Explore New York
Why not learn more about the arts and culture of New York and Walk The Highline
OR
Take the Brooklyn Bridge Bike Tour. Give us a call on 0800 270 0069 to book.
Featured accommodation
Sheraton Tribeca
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Paramount Hotel
Lotte New York Palace
Unmissable Experiences
New York Experiences
Day 7 - New York to Boston
Your journey in New York concludes as you take the train to Boston. Upon arrival make your way to your hotel spending your day at leisure.
Featured accommodation
Copley Square Hotel
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Westin Boston Waterfront
Fairmont Copley Plaza
Day 8 - Explore Boston
Why not join a Whale Watching trip whilst in Boston.
OR
Join the Old Town Trolley Tour of Boston and visit all the main tourist attractions of Boston. Give us a call on 0800 270 0069 to book.
Featured accommodation
Copley Square Hotel
Enhance your experience
Westin Boston Waterfront
Fairmont Copley Plaza
Unmissable Experiences
Boston Experiences
Day 9 - Explore Boston
Why not join a Sunset Cruise whilst exploring Boston for some spectacular scenery. Give us a call on 0800 270 0069 to book.
Featured accommodation
Copley Square Hotel
Enhance your experience
Westin Boston Waterfront
Fairmont Copley Plaza
Unmissable Experiences
Boston Experiences
Day 10 - Depart from Boston
Today make your own way to the airport for your onward flight. Why not extend your USA trip by spending some time exploring other states or cities, contact a member of our expert team who will be happy to help.
Washington Hilton
The Washington Hilton hotel is in the epicentre of the vibrant neighborhoods of Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle, U Street and 14th Street. Walk to nightlife venues, top restaurants, museums and attractions. The hotel is just four blocks from Dupont Circle Metro.
Kimpton Palomar
From the moment you enter the welcoming living room of Kimpton Hotel Palomar Washington DC, you'll be rewarded with a dynamic experience that heightens all the senses. A rich, modern, urban refuge, the hotel is marked by alluring artistic design, refined sensibilities, and meticulous attention to detail.
Washington Plaza
Discover the modern elegance of the newly renovated Washington Plaza. A balance of cosmopolitan sophistication and casual grace, this resort-like hotel offers spacious, boutique accommodations in an ideal location setting.
Sheraton Tribeca
Immerse yourself in the excitement of NYC at Sheraton Tribeca New York Hotel. Located in Lower Manhattan's trendy Tribeca neighborhood, the hotel is walking distance from SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. Spend your time shopping at stylish boutiques, tasting eclectic cuisine and seeing New York's iconic landmarks. Afterwards, unwind with a glass of fine wine and northern Italian fare at Antica Ristorante or take a seat on the Club Lounge's open-air terrace and enjoy dazzling views.
Paramount Hotel, New York Holidays
There are numerous ways to describe the Paramount Hotel’s location in New York City: Midtown West. In the heart of the Theatre District. Just steps from Times Square NYC. Half a block from Restaurant Row. Adjacent to Hell’s Kitchen. Needless to say, the Paramount Hotel is surrounded by a veritable playground of amusements.
Lotte New York Palace, New York Holidays
A stately and historic landmark in Midtown Manhattan, Lotte New York Palace has long reigned as New York City’s most iconic and instantly recognizable hotel. A peerless address for business, a glamorous setting for society weddings, and a treasured retreat for family holidays, Lotte New York Palace is woven into the fabric of New York City.
Copley Square Hotel, Boston Holidays
From the moment it opened in 1891 as the first hotel to grace Boston’s Back Bay, the Copley Square Hotel has served as the face of Boston, and the home-away-from-home of its most famous residents, as well as visiting dignitaries, politicians, businessmen and athletes.
Image Gallery
The White House, Washington
Lincoln Memorial
Amtrak Train departing NYC
Times Square, New York
Liberty Island, New York
Capitol Building Dome, Washington
Aerial View of Boston
Athenaeum, Boston
Beacon Hill, Boston
Bens Chilli Bowl Mural, Washington
Lincoln Memorial, Washington
New York, Aerial View
Sculpture Garden Festival, Washington
Washington Monument
Seaport, Boston
USA Holiday Stopovers
Why not add in the 'Land of Fire and Ice' - Iceland -on your way to your holiday in the USA. We have put together a great stopover in Iceland for 2 or 3 nights which includes accommodation and the Golden Circle Trip which includes visits to the Gullfoss Waterfall, the geo thermal area of Geysir and Thingvellir National Park.
If you are travelling to the west coast of America, why not add a couple of nights stay in New York which includes accommodation and tickets for the 'Top of the Rock' observation platform for an iconic view of the city skyline. This can be done either on your way out or on the way back.
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