Best of the East Coast

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

Welcome to Boston! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. ENHANCED FREE TIMEExplore more in Boston! Your Tour Director can point you to the best eateries offering the perfect culinary experience in this melting pot of cultures from around the world. Ask your Tour Director for suggestions on where to dine and what to see!

BOSTON

Birthplace of the American Revolution Discover Boston this morning on a walking tour including a visit to the Old North Church. Explore the Freedom Trail and Black Heritage Trail to experience the iconic city’s rich history, from Boston Common to the Old South Meeting House and Old State House. Continue to the site of the Boston Tea Party at the waterfront and sail through time on a relaxing harbor cruise on Boston Harbor in Massachusetts Bay—an active port for more than 400 years! TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Retrace the route of Paul Revere’s legendary midnight ride in 1775. Visit the Old North Church, the site of the famous lantern signal that alerted citizens to the arrival of British troops by sea.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch

BOSTON–MYSTIC, CONNECTICUT–NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK

From Sea to Shining Sea Depart Boston for the Mystic Seaport Museum, one of the nation’s largest maritime museums in Mystic, Connecticut. Visit the museum exhibits, stroll through the working shipyard, and interact with storytellers in a recreated New England coastal village to learn about America’s seafaring heritage. Continue south for a two-night stay in cosmopolitan New York City. Tonight, enjoy free time to dine at one of New York’s many restaurants, experience Times Square at night, or travel to the “Top of the Rock” for memorable views of Central Park and Manhattan. ENHANCED FREE TIMEExplore more in New York City! Wander and wonder in Midtown Manhattan. Perhaps visit Rockefeller Center, a National Historic Landmark and cultural center, developed by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Built during the Great Depression, the complex includes restaurants, shops, commercial space, Radio City Music Hall and “30 Rock,” home to NBCUniversal Studios.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast

NEW YORK CITY

The Big Apple Experience the energy of NYC during a private sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, including Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth Avenue, Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park, and the historic New York Public Library. Continue to the Meatpacking District with a tour of This Globus tour includes their exclusive Local Favorites, specially included to share the authentic experiences that make each destination unique. Get to know the locals and local flavors you might just miss on your own! Chelsea Market and time for lunch on your own. After lunch, drive through historic Greenwich Village and SoHo enroute to the Lower East Side to visit the Tenement Museum. Take an interactive guided tour through recreated 19th-and 20th-century apartments, exploring the artifacts and hearing the amazing stories of the immigrants who helped build the nation. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure to experience the city on your own. Perhaps a tour of Radio City Music Hall, the new Broadway Museum, or a walk in Central Park. Feast on classic Italian specialties tonight with your tour companions at an included dinner. TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Pasta, cannoli, and chianti! Long considered a melting pot for culture and cuisine, New York is home to the largest Italian-American population in North America; more than four million Italians immigrated to the US between 1880-1924. Don’t miss the chance to indulge in one of New York’s authentic Italian restaurants still serving the best family recipes from The Old Country.
LOCAL FAVORITE
In the late 1800s, the National Biscuit Company (Nabisco) constructed factories in the Meatpacking District. The Chelsea factory location was the birthplace of the Oreo cookie in 1912, and the rugged industry-style architecture is maintained today in the popular Chelsea Market.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner

NEW YORK CITY–PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

Cultures and Traditions of New York This morning, see the highlights of Lower Manhattan, including the Financial District and Wall Street, Chinatown, and Little Italy. Explore more of New York with your choice between included Globus Choice excursions.

HALLOWED GROUND

Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum to explore Ground Zero, New York. Hear moving stories of unselfish courage and unimaginable loss on the fateful day in September 2001.

HAMILTON'S NEW YORK

Explore Lower Manhattan through the eyes of a Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton. Hear stories about his life and death with a guided walking tour to see the historic sites of Zuccotti Park, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and Wall Street, as well as Hamilton's tomb and favorite bar.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast

PHILADELPHIA

Pens and Parchment in Philadelphia Commemorate the rich history of Philadelphia during a city sightseeing tour featuring the historic red-brick buildings where important gatherings determined the American Revolution that resulted in the creation of the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution. This Globus tour includes their exclusive Local Favorites, specially included to share the authentic experiences that make each destination unique. Get to know the locals and local flavors you might just miss on your own! Enjoy a classic Philadelphia cheesesteak lunch and continue to the Museum of the American Revolution for a fascinating guided tour. Feel history come to life through inspiring photography, interactive exhibits, and dramatic stories from the Revolutionary War. This evening, enjoy dinner on the historic Moshulu ship. Launched in 1904, she had a long and exciting career on the seas and is now considered one of Philadelphia’s best restaurants. LOCAL FAVORITE
You want onions on that? The Philly Cheesesteak was created in the 1930s. Campo’s of Philadelphia grew from a local grocery store and butcher shop established in 1943 to become one of the most-loved sandwich spots in Philadelphia.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

PHILADELPHIA–WASHINGTON, DC

The Nation’s Capital This morning, depart the Birthplace of America for Washington, DC. Explore historic landmarks on a Washington, DC sightseeing tour with a Local Guide. Continue to the National Mall to visit the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial plus the Vietnam and Korean War Veterans Memorials. Enjoy leisure time this evening to explore on your own. Consider a night out in Georgetown, the West End, Dupont Circle, or a stroll along Embassy Row. TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Check in to a monumental hotel in the heart of D.C. on prestigious Sixteenth Street for an unforgettable stay at the Capital Hilton. A member of Historic Hotels of America, it stands as one of Washington’s most celebrated hotels—having hosted prominent gatherings with presidents, dignitaries, celebrities, and history makers. Formerly the Statler Hotel, the hotel became a favorite of U.S. Presidents and notable guests from Lucille Ball to Judy Garland; Winston Churchill to Martin Luther King, Jr. to Queen Elizabeth II – and now you!

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast

WASHINGTON, DC. OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA–ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

Service and Sacrifice Depart Washington, DC for nearby Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Continue to Arlington National Cemetery, the nation’s largest military cemetery, and the final resting place for President John F. Kennedy, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and many other historic figures. Return to Washington, DC for time on your own to visit the Smithsonian Museums and Capitol Hill. Tonight, join your Tour Director for a special farewell dinner. TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Witness the changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a symbolic site for heroes whose remains were not recovered or identified. Stand at the moving site where soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) steadfastly guard the tomb 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.
ENHANCED FREE TIMEThe Smithsonian includes 21 museums, galleries, libraries, and related facilities, many of which are located along the National Mall. Explore the National Museum of the American Indian’s expansive collection and indigenous landscaping; the Smithsonian National Museum of American History—rich in artifacts highlighting historic American culture, including Dorothy’s ruby slippers from Wizard of Oz, Muhammad Ali’s boxing gloves, and a special exhibit honoring the nation’s flag, the Star-Spangled Banner; the National Museum of African American History and Culture for significant exhibits illustrating African American culture and history, including the Revolutionary War and Civil Rights Movement.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner

WASHINGTON, DC

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more in Washington, DC? Extra nights are available for purchase.

• Meals Included:
• Breakfast