Washington DC, Philadelphia & The Amish Country
Washington DC, Philadelphia & The Amish Country
Washington DC, Philadelphia & The Amish Country
2 Days Starting and ending in 330 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA
Visiting: Historic Philadelphia, 330 W 42nd St, Aaron and Jessica’s Amish Buggy Rides, Washington
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Tour code:
DC2
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 100
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Halal
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Day 1: NEW YORK – PHILADELPHIA – WASHINGTON DCDepart New York through New Jersey and Pennsylvania and to the city of brotherly love Philadelphia.
Arriving in the historic area of Philadelphia we visit the famous Liberty Bell, one of the symbols of freedom in America, Constitution square and Congress Hall.
Stroll Elfreth’s alley the oldest continuously inhabited street in America.
Continue on a panoramic tour of Philadelphia that includes the financial district, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Historic Philadelphia and more.
Departing Philadelphia we see the famous “Rocky Steps” and then continue east to Lancaster county home of the Amish people.
Authentic Amish Buggy ride through the Amish farm country.
Learn how Amish culture survived centuries without the benefits of technology; to this day their towns survive without the central power and sewage systems, that modern civilazation takes for granted.
We learn how the Amish adapted, incorporating technology to create farms that are self sufficient and make use of renewable sources of energy.
After the ride we visit the marketplace where we can shop for handmade arts crafts and products.
In the late afternoon we depart east for an evening arrival in Washington DC.
Overnight: Crowne Plaza, Dulles International Airport.
Day 2: WASHINGTON DC – NEW YORKStart the day with a visit to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, by the Tidal Basin, surrounded with famous Japanese cherry blossom trees.
Visit the Arlington National Cemetery, the Changing of the Guard and the Kennedy family gravesite.
Next stop is Capitol Hill.
See the US Capitol and the White House to understand the core of the US government.
Continue to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, before visiting the Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Korea and Vietnam Memorials.
In the late afternoon we depart north for an evening arrival in New York.
TOUR INCLUDES:
• 1 night hotel including tax and Continental Breakfast
• Air conditioned Bus or Van & Professional Tour Guide
• Sightseeing in Philadelphia & Washington DC
• Amish buggy ride
• Entrance to Arlington National cemetery (U.
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ID or Passport required) & Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
• A Tree will be planted in your honor when joining this tour An Eco Positive Tour by an Earth Friendly Company
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Philadelphia And Amish Country
Location: Historic Philadelphia, 330 W 42nd St, Aaron and Jessica’s Amish Buggy Rides, Washington
Accommodation: Hotel
Depart New York through New Jersey and Pennsylvania and to the city of brotherly love Philadelphia. Arriving in the historic area of Philadelphia we visit the famous Liberty Bell, one of the symbols of freedom in America, Constitution square and Congress Hall. Stroll Elfreth’s alley the oldest continuously inhabited street in America.
Continue on a panoramic tour of Philadelphia that includes the financial district, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Historic Philadelphia and more. Departing Philadelphia we see the famous “Rocky Steps” and then continue east to Lancaster County home of the Amish people. We start our visit with a ride on an authentic Amish Buggy through the Amish farm country and learn how they live without the benefit of modern technology, no electricity, running water, telephone service, or appliances. After the ride we visit the marketplace where we can shop for handmade arts crafts and products. In the late afternoon we depart east for an evening arrival in Washington DC.
Overnight: Wyndham Garden, Washington DC
Day 2 : Washington Dc
Location: 330 W 42nd St, Washington
Meals Included: Breakfast, Provided by the Hotel
WASHINGTON DC — NEW YORK
Start the day with a visit of Thomas Jefferson Memorial, by the Tidal Basin, surrounded with famous Japanese cherry blossom trees. Visit the Arlington National Cemetery, the Changing of the Guard and the Kennedy family grave site.
Next stop is Capitol Hill. See the US Capitol and the White House to understand the core of the US government. Continue to the Air and Space Museum before visiting the Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Korea and Vietnam Memorials.
In the late afternoon we depart north for an evening arrival in New York.
Please note: The National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC has re-opened with a limited schedule/capacity. All passengers on tours departing Thursday – Sunday who wish to enter the National Air and Space Museum will be required to have a face covering, entry is not guaranteed.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Rates include a room at the hotel for every night on tour. Number of people in the room is based upon the tour price
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Entrance Fees
All entrance fees in the itinerary are included in the tour price.
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Based upon service provided by the hotel
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Fully Guided
Tours are fully guided, in the language of your choice.
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Meals – Breakfast Only
Breakfast at hotel for each night slept on tour.
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Tours include transportation by air-conditioned Sprinter, Minibus or full sized coach.
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Wi-fi on Transportation
Available on full size coaches only.
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Personal expenses
Check out our Q&As
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Visa requirements depend on the traveller
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
No, We do not provide pre and post tour accomodations
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All our accommodations based upon US 3 star hotels (normally European - 3.5 - 4 stars)
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Services included in your tour price
All our tours include your Transportation, Guide, Accommodation, Entrance fees and Breakfast for every night slept on tour.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We provide electronic vouchers which can be displayed when join the tour
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We are members of multiple trade organisations in the USA - US Travel, International Inbound Travel Association(IITA), NYC and CO (The New York City Travel Trade Association), Better Business Bureau of New Jersey BBB
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
All of our services are cleaned and disinfected as per the United States CDC guidelines. This includes buses, Hotels and Atractions
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We offer 1 free date change for every reservation up to 3 days prior to departure
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Our company has been operating escorted tours since 1999
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Language Guided tours
All of our tours are available in the language of your choice. We offer English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Japanese and Chinese
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Free Date Changes
Empire Vacations allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 7 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Empire Vacations allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform empire vacations, 3 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Empire Vacations requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 5 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of empire vacations charges.
Up to 4 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 3 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.