BEST OF EAST COAST USA

Day 1 Arrive in Bar Harbor
Welcome to Bar Harbor, a vibrant historic city on Maine’s scenic Atlantic Coast. The evening is saved for a delectable Welcome Dinner with your new friends, as you feast on authentic Maine lobster, a local specialty and one that won’t disappoint.
Meals: Dinner
Hotel: Harborside Hotel Spa & Marina, Bar Harbor.

Day 2 Explore Acadia National Park
Take in the natural beauty of Acadia National Park, with its dramatic rocky shoreline and rugged nautical charm. You’ll witness amazing views of the park from the top of Cadillac Mountain, while guests wanting to explore on foot can join their Travel Director to view well-known spots such as Thunder Hole. You’ll have time to explore Bar Harbor on your own. Stop for an ice cream or head to the bustling souvenir stores to stock up on some holiday treats.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Harborside Hotel Spa & Marina, Bar Harbor.
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Bar Harbor Nature Cruise – Join us for a spectacular 2-hour nature cruise among the islands and shorelines of beautiful Acadia National
Park and Mount Desert Island. We’ll cruise past some of the most breathtaking scenery in New England. From the shear granite cli􀃭s of
Great Head to smooth rock beaches, you’ll see a rugged maritime landscape etched by glaciers and battered by sea & wind. Your guide
will point out magni􀃮cent summer homes along millionaires’ row, built during the “summer cottage” era of Bar Harbor. Since 1875, Egg
Rock Island Lighthouse has served as a sentinel to mariners; today, it is part of the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge and is an
important stop on our tour. Your cruise will feature a professional naturalist who is excited to share interesting stories of natural and
human history, provide a running narrative, and answer your questions.
Adult: 45.00 USD
*Please Note: This optional experience requires a signed liability waiver.

Day 3 Coastal New England to Boston
Follow the rocky Maine shoreline, stopping in picturesque Kennebunkport, a glitzy, New England resort town and the iconic home of the Bush family. The town has a number of fine, well-preserved mansions, many of which have been turned into charming inns.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Boston

Day 4 Boston, the Cradle of Liberty
Famous for its American Revolutionary war history, Boston is a place for keen history buffs. Join your Travel Director as they guide you along the Freedom Trail, a route that leads you to several historically significant sites, including the Old State House and the meeting house where the Boston Tea Party of 1773 was planned. The rest of your day is at leisure. Perhaps take a stroll to Downtown Crossing or historic Faneuil Hall. For foodies in search of the city’s best street eats, head to Boston’s North End. With its large Italian community, this part of town houses some of the best Italian bakeries in the city, as lines of shoppers circle the block to get their hands on fresh cannoli and other treats.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Boston
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Historic Harbor Cruise – Boston’s inner and outer harbors are awash in legend and lore. Not to mention beauty. On this fully narrated
90-minute tour, we’ll regale you with hero tales of the Revolutionary War, local legends of the sea, and stories of characters past and
present. You’ll learn how the harbor was transformed into one of the cleanest in the country. Other highlights include the nation’s oldest
continuously manned lighthouse, the Harbor Islands National Park Area, Boston’s working port and examples of extravagant waterfront
living.
Adult: 46.00 USD

Day 5 A Bite of the Big Apple
Follow the bright lights to New York City. Choose to visit the Top of the Rock Observation Deck with stunning views of the New York skyline. Alternatively, take a scenic bike tour of Central Park and explore its iconic sights. Your hotel is in the heart of Midtown and a short, 10-minute walk from the United Nations Headquarters and just steps away from Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: New York Marriott Marquis.

Day 6 A Manhattan Masterpiece
Explore the City that Never Sleeps with your Local Expert, before heading out on your own. If it’s tranquility you’re after, relish the calm of Central Park, an expansive space designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Later, MAKE TRAVEL MATTER by visiting Essex Lower East Side Neighborhood Market for a food tour and demonstration.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: New York Marriott Marquis.

Day 7 Liberty in Philadelphia and D.C.
Travel to Pennsylvania’s largest city, Philadelphia, where the Liberty Bell first chimed and Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. Explore Independence National Historic Park and visit the Liberty Bell with your Travel Director. Journey to Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Perhaps join an optional Illuminations Tour in the evening before spending the night at the luxurious Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Melrose Georgetown Hotel
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Washington Illumination Tour – You’ll be wowed by this illuminated overview of the nation’s capital city at night! See the Capitol, the
White House and the Jefferson Memorial. Visit the Kennedy Center for a rooftop walk and end the evening at the Iwo Jima Marine Corps
Memorial. (Stops are subject to weather and local restrictions.)
Adult: 50.00 USD
Washington Illumination Tour plus Dinner at PJ Clarke’s bot – Start your evening off in DC with a 3-course dinner at PJ’s Clarke. A
stone’s throw from the White House, locals and politicos have been mixing here since 2010. Then, you’ll be wowed by this illuminated
overview of the nation’s capital city at night! See the Capitol, the White House and the Jefferson Memorial it up. Visit the Kennedy
Center for a rooftop walk and end the evening at the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial.
Adult: 112.00 CAD
*Please Note: this optional experience is weather permitting.

Day 8 Washington, D.C. Sightseeing and Leisure Time
In the morning, immerse yourself on a sightseeing tour and delve into the proud heritage of a nation. View the White House, the striking Washington Monument, and sprawling National Mall. Reflect on the country’s most turbulent days at the Lincoln Memorial and the World War II Memorial. Next, visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the newest member of the Smithsonian Institution and the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. The rest of the day is at leisure. Join your Travel Director and fellow guests for a Celebration Dinner and toast to new friends and fantastic memories.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Hotel: Melrose Georgetown Hotel

Day 9 Depart Washington, D.C.
A morning transfer at leisure will take you to Dulles International Airport or Reagan National Airport for your flight home. Alternatively, extend your stay at your own pleasure.
Meals: Breakfast

9 Days
7 Cities
From $3,236, 15% Off

*Terms and conditions apply. Price based on 10 September 2023 departure. Subject to availability at time of booking and payment made.