Get to know some of the region surrounding New York City with this guided, 2-day tour through Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania’s Amish country. Explore Philadelphia and Washington, visiting attractions from the Liberty Bell to Capitol Hill. Then spend time in the quiet town of Lancaster, PA. Take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage and experience the simpler life of the Amish people. All transportation and overnight accommodations included.
- Explore Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Amish country on a luxury coach
- Learn about the region from an informative local guide
- Ride a horse-drawn buggy in Amish country as you experience their simple way of life
- Overnight accommodation at a 3-star hotel included
What To Expect
Day 1 – NEW YORK – PHILADELPHIA – WASHINGTON DC
Liberty Bell Center
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.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rocky Statue
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.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Amish Country
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.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Day 2 – WASHINGTON DC – NEW YORK
Jefferson Memorial
Start the day with a visit of Thomas Jefferson Memorial, by the Tidal Basin, surrounded with famous Japanese cherry blossom trees.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Arlington National Cemetery
Visit the Arlington National Cemetery, the Changing of the Guard and the Kennedy family gravesite.
Due to security a passport or U.S. ID will be required to enter Arlington Cemetery
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Air and Space Museum
The most popular of the Smithsonian museums features the Wright Brothers’ 1903 Flyer and Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
We visit the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and visit the extremely popular “Deep Time” exhibit full of real dinosaur fossils including the T-REX and Triceratops.
THIS MUSEUM IS A TEMPORARY ATTRACTION WHILE THE AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM IS CLOSED.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Capitol Hill
Next stop is Capitol Hill, home to the Capitol building, Senate, Houses of Representatives, and Supreme Court.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
White House
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, set out on the return journey and arrive back in New York in the evening.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair transportation must be requested in advance
Stroller accessible
Amish portion of the tour is subject to change due to seasons or inclement weather
Service animals allowed
For tours with fewer guests, vans may be substituted
Near public transportation
Tours can be bilingual as they are offered in many different languages
Infant seats available
Children under the age of 2 are free, please advise at time of booking if infant is traveling
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Due to security a passport or U.S. ID will be required to enter Arlington Cemetery
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Max group – 3
