Great Eastern Cities

Great Eastern Cities

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$1192

Great Eastern Cities

8 Days Starting and ending in New York, NY, USA

Visiting: USA

Tour operator:

Travel Talk Tours

Tour code:

UGEC

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 55

Physical rating:

Low, Easy

Age range:

18-59

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Wine Tasting

From: $2167 $1192 Operator discount: -$975 -45%

NB: Prices correct on 01-Jul-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

The cities of America’s East Coast exude history, culture, and a little bit of natural charm, and you will get to experience the essence of everything American with this 8-day trip. Get a sense of what it feels like to be a New Yorker on your first day, diving into the neon-stripped streets of Manhattan and strolling in the delightful Central Park. Add a touch of natural discovery to this culture-laden itinerary with a visit to the unique Finger Lakes region, accompanied by the exquisite wines of Upstate New York. If New York City hasn’t achieved it yet, Niagara Falls will surely become the climax of your trip. Take the most attractive photographs with these majestic falls at the backdrop and top it off with the incredible views of the Appalachian Mountains. In Washington D.C., a jam-packed tour of monuments, governmental offices, memorials, and the White House awaits.

Highlights

  • The history and contemporary culture of the United States will unravel through this 8-day trip, with New York City, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania on your doorstep.

  • Begin and end your trip in the dazzling megacity of New York, the ultimate place to set off on your journey through American culture.

  • Stay in hand-picked 3-4 star hotels at the bustling center of the cities you will visit, with 3 breakfasts included.

  • Spend half a day following your guide among the world-famous landmarks and must-see sights of Manhattan, and plan the rest of your day in the Big Apple according to your taste!

  • As you travel through the countryside towards Niagara falls, you will get to see nature in motion while engaging in cultural activities in Watkins Glen.

  • You will have enough time to feed your senses in the majestic Niagara Falls from breakfast to lunch. With an optional cruise, you can spend leisure time on the base of the falls.

  • Spend 2 nights in the resplendent capital, Washington D.C., hearing about the historic landmarks and governmental buildings of the country from your guide.

Itinerary

Day 1: New York
Welcome to New York City! Meet your group and tour leader in the evening for an informal welcome at the hotel. Until then, feel free to roam the famed streets of New York like a local or rest up for our great adventure ahead!



Accommodation

Dylan Hotel - 4 Star (or similar)



Day 2: New York City
Get ready to explore the 'Big Apple', one of the world's most distinguished and bustling metropolitans, on a city tour with your expert guide. Visit globally recognised landmarks of the city and soak in views of majestic skyscrapers across the fascinating Manhattan skyline. Following the tour, spend the remainder of your day at leisure to experience New York at your own pace. Your guide will be happy to provide recommendations. You can freely roam Central Park, take an optional helicopter tour over Manhattan, or reenact history with a kiss in Times Square.



Accommodation

Dylan Hotel - 4 Star

Included Activities

Sightseeing of Manhattan



Day 3: New York City - Finger Lakes - Niagara Falls
Leaving the city that never sleeps, we travel to upstate New York through the Finger Lakes Countryside along Lake Seneca, named after Native Seneca Indians. Making a stop at Watkins Glen, we will sample a selection of tasteful local wines. Riding further west, we arrive in the mighty Niagara Falls where we spend the night!



Accommodation

Niagara Riverside Resort, BW Premier Collection - 3 Star

Included Activities

Watkins Glen Visit



Day 4: Niagara Falls - Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Wake up to the tremendous sound of Niagara Falls! Enjoy this morning at your leisure to explore the falls in-depth. Perhaps hop on a Hornblower to cruise the base of the falls and enjoy lunch with a breath-taking scenery at your backdrop. Alternatively, stroll along the famous Table Rock to view the thundering waters of the Horseshoe Falls. Departing Niagara, we ride on to pristine Pennsylvania Dutch Country, also referred as Amish Country, to rest up for the night.



Accommodation

Surestay Collection by Best Western Genetti Hotel - 3 Star

Included Activities

Niagara Falls visit

Optional Activities

Hornblower Cruise



Day 5: Pennsylvania Dutch Country - Gettysburg - Washington, D.C
Passing through the towering Appalachian Mountains, we follow the captivating Susquehanna River, the longest river on the East Coast. Our next stop is the Gettysburg National Military Park. It is here that the most decisive and largest battle of the American Civil War took place, as well as Abraham Lincoln's famous address in 1863. After visiting the historic sites, we journey on to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.! Spend the evening at your leisure with the option of joining a charming evening tour with dinner.



Accommodation

Omni Shoreham Hotel - 4 Star

Meals Included

Breakfast

Included Activities

Panoramic Sightseeing of Susquehanna River

Gettysburg Civil War National Battleground

Optional Activities

Group Dinner



Day 6: Washington, D.C
Ready to explore the capital inside out? Tag along your expert guide to learn all about the marvellous sights such as the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington National Cemetery, site of the JFK Memorial. Enjoy your personal leisure time in the afternoon, perhaps visit some of the many museums including the famous Smithsonian Institute or simply stroll the banks of the Potomac River.



Accommodation

Omni Shoreham Hotel - 4 Star (or similar)

Meals Included

Breakfast

Included Activities

Sightseeing of U.S. Capitol Building

Sightseeing of Washington Monument

Sightseeing of Lincoln Memorial

Sightseeing of the White House

Sightseeing of Arlington National Cemetery, site of the JFK Memorial



Day 7: Washington, D.C. - Philadelphia
Leaving the capital behind, we drive onwards to Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love”! Upon arrival, explore the charming historic district of the “City of Brotherly Love” and the birthplace of a nation. Enjoy a comprehensive city tour including landmarks such as the Liberty Bell and Independence National Historic Park, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776.



Accommodation

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown - 3 Star

Meals Included

Breakfast

Included Activities

Sightseeing of Philadelphia



Day 8: Philadelphia - New York City
Returning to New York City in the morning, it is time to bid farewells until our next adventure together. Expected arrival time is approximately 10.30 am in Newark Airport, 12 pm in JFK Airport, and 4 pm in Manhattan.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    4 & 3 star hotels and inns

  • Meals

    3 Breakfasts

  • Transportation

    A/C coach or mini-bus

  • Tour Guiding

    Services of experienced tour leaders

  • Orientation Walks

    Organised orientation walks at some of the towns visited

  • Free Wi-Fi

    Complimentary hotel and coach Wi-Fi ( where available )

What's Not Included

  • Any flights not mentioned above

  • Travel Insurance

  • Meals not stated above

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Tips and gestures

  • Entrance fees to the sights and museums

  • Optional activities

  • Other services not stated in the itinerary

Add Ons

Local Payment: £0

Check out our Q&As

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    No passenger under the age of 21

  • What is the maximum group size?

    Maximum group size is 55

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    No

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    No

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    No

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Over 20 years

Reviews of this operator

Jessie Mae Sia  

My travel talk experience was great and memorable

24-Feb-2021

My travel talk experience was awesome and fantastic. Me and my husband was on their Morocco and Turkey tours in 2019, they operated their tours in a culturally fun manner and the tour guides were very nice and very approachable. It exceeded our expection, we love to come back with them in our future travel. Thank you travel talk you made our 2019 as one of our memorable year!

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30-Apr-2024

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Bec Wood (Google Reviewer)  

We did the 11 Day...

26-Apr-2024

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Scarlett Lily  

One of the best holidays I’ve had

25-Feb-2021

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Just completed the exotic Morocco...

29-Oct-2023

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Danica Dee (Google Reviewer)  

I would 100% recommend the...

26-Apr-2024

I would 100% recommend the ANZAC Travel Talks tour, just finishing the 11 day tour here in Istanbul with our guide Mustafa. I travel alone and have done multiple tours with other well known and popular travel companies and this has hands down been the best!!! INFORMATION! Haha So much engaging history and knowledge from our guide, I found the tours of the palace and ruins with Mustafa very enjoyable. The freedom to skip a museum or tour to explore the city was encouraged. Meet back points and day plans were clearly communicated making it easy to have autonomy in a group setting. I felt like I was in charge of my own holiday and tour experience, which as a solo traveller who loves to do her own thing was perfect! We visited such amazing places on this tour that were bucket list items and once in a life time experiences! A hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia, walking the ruins in Ephesus & Troy. The dawn service at ANZAC Cove and Lone Pine Gallipoli. I am still in awe of the amazing things we have done and seen in these last 11days! The country of Turkey itself is absolutely beautiful and the people here even more so. Very generous and kind, I always felt safe as a female travelling alone. The food AMAZING! Baklava, doner kababs, rice stuffed muscles and Turkish delights to name a few, will make you fall in love! Accommodation was big beautiful mostly 4-5 star hotels in great locations on the beach, in the city! Comfortable beds, ample space and an abundance of food! Most of our accomodation provided buffet breakfast and dinner. Not having to worry about where to eat at the end of a long day or before an early start was very convenient. The work placed into the ANZAC service, security and protection was hands down phenomenal. Multiple check points for security, Turkish workers handing out water, offering first aid, and clearly communicating and directing crowds for the services. All my anxieties for the day were put at ease seeing the work and dedication put in by the Turkish people and government. I honestly cannot fault this tour and want everyone to experience Turkey the way I have gotten to experience this beautiful country. This ANZAC tour will forever be in my memories and my heart as one of the best trips I have ever done! Truely, thank you, teşekkür ederim, Travel Talks Tours.

Caroline Barrett (Google Reviewer)  

My partner and I thoroughly...

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25-Dec-2023

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Diane Horsman  

Fantastic tour, personable experiences

19-Oct-2021

My first tour with Traveltalk to Jordan was fantastic. Everything was very well planned, the itinerary was timed to perfection and jam packed with amazing experiences. The tour guide Issa went above and beyond to make everyone happy and have the best experience possible, taking us to local restaurants and telling us the best things to eat. Our bus broke down on the way to the Dead Sea and he dealt with it really quickly, and a replacement bus arrived in less than an hour. He treated us all like his friend rather than just a job which make the tour even more special. The hotels were fab and had everything that we needed, all I great locations to local attractions. I booked another tour but had to cancel due to Covid and Traveltalk have placed my deposit aside ready to use on the next trip. I can’t wait to book again with them.

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