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Luxury East Coast by Rail

Discover enchanting history in Washington D.C. and Boston, awe-inspiring New York and the underrated but equally special Philadelphia.

On this Eastern Seaboard itinerary you’ll travel by Amtrak trains, so you can avoid navigating busy cities by car. Stay in luxury hotels and enjoy business class seats on board.

Begin in the capitol and visit the iconic white monuments of Washington D.C.

Browse the boutiques and food stalls of Philadelphia, and see the famous cracked Liberty Bell.

Live life like a New York local in Brooklyn’s laid-back Williamsburg neighbourhood.

Stroll around Boston’s gorgeous leafy parks like Boston Common.

On this trip you'll travel in Business Class on Amtrak Rail and the hotels are chosen so you can get to your hotels quickly and easily from centrally located stations.

This USA holiday can be tailored to suit your exact requirements, so just let us know your ideal trip.

Everything can be adjusted to suit your needs and create your perfect USA holiday.

Inclusions

International flights from UK
Accommodation with breakfast
Self-Drive - Car rental from airport to airport
ATOL Protection
Travel Trust Protection

Accommodation

2 nights Washington
2 nights Philadelphia
4 nights New York
2 nights Boston

Day 1: UK - Washington

Fly from the UK to Washington.

Overnight Washington.

Day 2: Washington

Enjoy the day at leisure.

See the monuments and soak up the cool vibes in the US capital.

Overnight Washington.

Day 3: Philadelphia

Make your own way to the Amtrak Station.

Travel by Amtrak Business Class to Philadelphia.

Make your own way to your hotel.

Overnight Philadelphia.

Day 4: Philadelphia

Enjoy the day at leisure.

Discover the artsy and foodie sides of lesser-visited Philadelphia.

Overnight Philadelphia.

Day 5: New York

Make your own way to the Amtrak Station.

Travel by Amtrak Business Class to New York.

Make your own way to your hotel.

Overnight New York.

Day 6: New York

Enjoy the day at leisure.

Overnight New York.

Day 7: New York

Enjoy the day at leisure.

See the classic sights and explore Manhattan’s and Brooklyn’s neighbourhoods.

Overnight New York.

Day 8: New York

Enjoy the day at leisure.

Overnight New York.

Day 9: Boston

Make your own way to the Amtrak Station.

Travel by Amtrak Business Class to Boston.

Make your own way to your hotel.

Overnight Boston.

Day 10: Boston

Enjoy the day at leisure.

Experience red-brick history and charm in the birthplace of the American Revolution.

Overnight Boston.

Day 11: Boston – UK

Make your own way to Boston Airport for your overnight flight back to the UK.

Day 12: Arrive UK

Arrive back in the UK.

Washington D.C

Monuments and memorials, grand Neoclassical buildings and broad avenues, eclectic neighbourhoods and true local flavour – Washington, DC is a capital city unlike any other.

Despite its stately facade, visitors are often pleasantly surprised by the number of new innovative and trendy places popping up in DC and upping the hipness factor in neighbourhoods from Capitol Hill to U Street.

Alongside the patriotic monuments and highly influential political institutions such as Congress and the White House, you will find some of the most impressive museums on earth: The National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of American History, Freer-Sackler Museums of Asian Art – all here, all free, always.

While the principles of Equality, Justice, Life and Liberty are still revered and strongly upheld in Washington DC, this is, above all, a vibrant, cosmopolitan and spectacularly interesting destination.

Philadelphia

Known as the birthplace of the U.S. Constitution, Philadelphia is Pennsylvania’s largest city and the first city to be assigned World Heritage status in the United States.

This historical city is notable for its rich history featuring such significant historic landmarks as the Liberty Bell, many American Revolutionary sites and the Independence Hall - the location where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed.

In addition to its impressive colonial architecture and established heritage, Philadelphia features world-class music and art, lively neighbourhoods, excellent restaurants and a vibrant nightlife.

This charming city offers stately squares, cobbled streets and an assortment of interesting museums. The modern metropolis is great for sightseeing and has plenty to explore with a multitude of culinary offerings.

New York City

From Wall Street's skyscrapers to the neon of Times Square and Central Park's leafy paths, New York City is widely regarded as the heart of the US.

It pulses with an irrepressible energy during the day and positively heaves at night. From incredible art galleries and museums to some of the best restaurants and most iconic buildings in the world, the Big Apple’s vibrant cultural scene makes for an unparalleled experience for visitors.

There is so much to see and do that it is impossible to cover every cultural highlight in a single trip.

Visitors with limited time should head for the main attractions: the Statue of Liberty, MoMa and the Empire State Building, while those with more time can begin to explore the city’s lesser known neighbourhoods and outlying green spaces.

No matter how you choose to spend your time and no matter how high your hopes, New York is guaranteed to exceed even the highest of expectations.

Boston

As the oldest major city in America, Boston is brimming with old European charm. Gorgeous cobbled streets, still lit by gas-lamps, are lined with dozens of National Historic Landmarks as well over 7,000 individual buildings locally designated as historic landmarks.

Despite this old world atmosphere, Boston has a fresh, youthful feel due to its sizable student population which has resulted in a slew of trendy comedy clubs, bars and restaurants as well as a lively musical and theatre scene.

This small compact city packs a surprisingly impressive cultural punch with plenty of contemporary museums, galleries and cafés interspersed with pristinely landscaped public spaces and diverse neighbourhoods.

The weather in Boston is much like that of other cities in the Northeastern United States: mild springs, warm summers, and snowy winters, but with all it has to offer, there’s no bad time to travel to Boston to see its intriguing array of sites for yourself.