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Philadelphia, Washington DC & Amish Country, 2-Days from NYC

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About this activity

While in New York, take a trip the City of Brotherly Love and the nation’s capital on this 2-day tour through Philadelphia, Washington DC and Amish country. Explore these two significant American cities aboard a luxury, air-conditioned coach or van. Visit sites including the Liberty Bell, Constitution Hall, Capitol Hill, the Air and Space Museum and more! On your way back to New York, stop in Amish country and see what it would be like to live without today’s modern technology. Help create a better planet for everyone to travel and explore. We have partnered with One Tree Planted to plant one tree for every passenger that travels with us along with an extra tree for anyone that books multiple trips.

Highlights

    What's included

    • 1-night hotel including tax and Continental Breakfast
    • Sightseeing in Philadelphia and Washington DC
    • Transportation by 15-passenger van or a full-sized bus
    • Breakfast
    • Professional tour guide
    • Wifi on bus only
    • Authentic Amish Buggy ride through the Amish farm

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Itinerary

    NEW YORK – PHILADELPHIA – WASHINGTON DC

    1. 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 minutesAdmission free

    2. 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 minutesAdmission free

    3. 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.

      2h 30mAdmission free

    WASHINGTON DC – NEW YORK

    1. Start the day with a visit of Thomas Jefferson Memorial, by the Tidal Basin, surrounded with famous Japanese cherry blossom trees.

      20 minutesAdmission free

    2. 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 minutesAdmission free

    3. The most popular of the Smithsonian museums features the Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer and Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis.

      2 hoursAdmission free

    4. 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.

      1h 15mAdmission free

    5. Next stop is Capitol Hill, home to the Capitol building, Senate, Houses of Representatives, and Supreme Court.

      20 minutesAdmission free

    6. 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 minutesAdmission free

    Meeting point

    6:30 AM Departure In front of Port Authority Bus Terminal Building on 42nd Street (between 8th & 9th Avenue)

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    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Wheelchair transportation must be requested in advance
    • Amish portion of the tour is subject to change due to seasons or inclement weather
    • For tours with fewer guests, vans may be substituted
    • Tours can be bilingual as they are offered in many different languages
    • Children under the age of 2 are free, please advise at time of booking if infant is traveling
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Due to security a passport or U.S. ID will be required to enter Arlington Cemetery
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    Supplied by
    Empire Vacations
    Product code
    3857DCPHIL

    Customer reviews

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