Great American Cities by Rail

A short rail tour encompassing the action-packed city of New York, the historical cities of Boston and Philadelphia and the nation’s capital Washington D.C. Amtrak trains offer a comfortable and seamless journey through the Eastern States with no need to worry about travelling to airports and checking in. The downtown locations of stations mean  you are always central, making for effortless travel. Experience spacious seating, casual dining options on board and the perfect opportunity to take in the beautiful scenery of these great American cities along the way.

Guide

The Great American Cities by Rail tour is escorted by a local guide on sightseeing excursions only.

MEAL PLAN → No meals included.

ACCOMMODATION → Is in centrally located three star hotels. Hotels will be confirmed with final itineraries. 

GRATUITIES → Tipping is common practice in North America. We recommend between 10-15% for waiting staff, bar staff and guides. 

TRAVEL TIPS → Bring extra memory cards for your camera and extra spending money and suitcases for shopping especially whilst you’re in Philadelphia as it offers tax free shopping!

DAY 1 → Depart Heathrow with British Airways to Boston. On arrival a representative will meet you and assist you with your hotel transfer. The next two nights will be spent in Boston. A wonderful, compact city, Boston can easily be explored on foot. A must for any visitor is the Freedom Trail, which visits many of Boston’s historical sites that date back over 350 years. A hop on/off trolley tour is included in Boston to take you around the city's attractions. During the summer months why not take an unforgettable whale watching cruise, which departs from Long Wharf.

DAY 3 → Depart this morning for ‘The Big Apple’ by Amtrak train, allowing you to sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery. On arrival in central Manhattan make your short journey by taxi to your hotel for two nights. New York has something for everyone. Take the ferry across to Ellis Island and enjoy magical views of the Statue of Liberty. A hop on/off bus tour is included in New York allowing you to see sights and neighbourhoods including Soho, Little Italy and the Meat Packing districts, the Empire State Building and beautiful Central Park.

DAY 5 → Board your train for your one hour journey to Philadelphia, the East Coast’s second largest city. Enjoy your short visit here on your hop on/off trolley tour, which visits Independence National Park, with the Liberty Bell, Franklin Court and Independence Hall. Philadelphia also has numerous world class museums, performing art centres, terrific restaurants and great value shopping.

DAY 6 → Depart today by train for your two hour journey to the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. for a two night stay. Explore the city’s famous monuments including The White House, the Capitol Building and Lincoln Memorial on your Old Town Trolley hop on/off tour. Washington also has a cutting edge theatre and restaurant scene and fantastic shopping. If you have time take a trip to Arlington National Cemetery, the burial ground for over 225,000 military personnel and their dependents.

DAY 8 → Last chance for further sightseeing or shopping, before you make your own way to Washington Dulles airport in time for your British Airways overnight flight to Heathrow.