Great Eastern Cities

Tour Information

6nt Tour Begins & Ends New York: 2nts New York; 1nt Niagara Falls; 1nt Harrisburg; 2nts Washington DC

The Great Eastern Cities escorted tour takes you to some of the USA’s most exciting locations, starting in incomporable New York. After a two-night stop in Manhattan you’ll make the first leg of your coach journey, across to Niagara Falls, with lunch high above the crashing waters in the Skylon Tower. Next up you’ll head through the Finger Lakes and the Appalachians to tour Gettysburg before making your way to Washington DC. With a stay of two nights you’ll get to see many of the capital’s world-beating museums and grand monuments. Heading back up north to return to New York, you’ll stop off en route to see Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love.

Day 1

Fly from Dublin - New York
Arrive New York City and transfer independently to your hotel. Meet your tour director between 16.00 and 20.00.
Hotel: Doubletree Hotel New York - Chelsea

Day 2

New York Sightseeing
This morning enjoy a city tour of New York which includes some of the most famous sights of Manhattan. Catch glimpses of the famous skyline as you absorb the bustle and energy of the Big Apple. The afternoon and evening are at your leisure. Your escort will assist you in making plans.
Hotel: Doubletree Chelsea

Day 3

New York – Niagara Falls
Motorcoach tour commences. Today drive across the state of New York by Binghamton and through the Finger Lakes Country to breathtaking Niagara Falls. Indulge in a bit of wine-tasting at Watkins Glen, on the shores of Lake Seneca, named for the Seneca Indian Nation. Spend the evening at the romantic Niagara Falls.
Hotel: Radisson Fallsview

Day 4

Niagara Falls – Amish Country
This morning you will have time to explore the awesome natural wonder that is Niagara Falls. Ride into the falls aboard the Maid of the Mist (optional), stroll along Table Rock to view the thundering waters of the Horseshoe Falls. Join us on an optional trip to Skylon Tower for lunch at its revolving restaurant. Skylon Tower, hovering 775 feet above Niagara gorge, features an observation deck that affords views of an 8,000 mile area, truly, almost as far as the eye can see. Depart Niagara and travel into Amish Country for overnight.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Downtown Williamsport

Day 5

Amish Country – Gettysburg – Washington, D.C.
This morning travel through the Appalachian Mountains along the picturesque Susquehanna River, the longest river on the American East Coast. This afternoon, visit the historic Gettysburg Civil War National Battleground, site of the largest battle ever fought on American soil, and the place where Abraham Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. Afterwards, you will journey to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. Enjoy a memorable evening tour in this exciting city. (optional)
Hotel: Howard Johnson Cheverly

Day 6

Washington, D.C.
Enjoy a city tour with such highlights as the U.S. Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, the F.B.I. Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington National Cemetery, site of the John F. Kennedy Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute.
Hotel: Howard Johnson Cheverly

Day 7

Washington, D.C. – Philadelphia – New York
Further sightseeing as we depart Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia, the city of Brotherly Love, where we will see Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell before returning to New York City at approximately 6pm. Independent transfers back to the airport for your return flight.
If returning from New York today a late evening departure flight is required

Day 8

Arrival back to Dublin

What's Included

• Return scheduled flights
• Professional Tour Director throughout the tour
• Deluxe motorcoach transport
• Hotels as listed above or in accommodation of similar standard
• New York City tour
• Gettysburg
• Wine tasting on Lake Seneca
• Washington, DC city tour
• Philadelphia tour