10 days Celebrating America: 250 Years Strong (Tour AK)
Tour: AK - 10 days from Boston to Washington DC
Explore the extraordinary historic sites where patriots dared to dream with the Declaration of Independence in 1776! From Boston’s Freedom Trail to Connecticut’s maritime harbors to the “city that never sleeps” in NYC, you’ll see the sights and hear the inspiring stories of a new nation now celebrating its 250th birthday! Take a bite out the Big Apple in New York City, where the Stock Exchange, the Statue of Liberty, and hopeful stars were born on the stages of Broadway. Discover the proud heritage of the City of Brotherly Love in Philadelphia and walk in the footsteps of freedom fighters in Washington, DC amid monumental landmarks and memorials to Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr., and hallowed tributes to never-forgotten heroes. Stroll the waterfront on the Potomac in Old Town Alexandria. History comes to life in living legacies during this celebration of America’s semiquincentennial!
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Boston, MA | Welcome to Boston! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. |
| 2 | Boston - Lexington & Concord Sightseeing | Modern Boston fades into the past as you visit the sights of the American Revolution, including visits to nearby Colonial Lexington and time at Buckman Tavern to learn about revolutionary events that happened here before continuing to Concord, another site of the first military engagement of the Revolution. Return to Boston for lunch at a local restaurant and a tour of the Old North Church. Explore the iconic 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! |
| 3 | Boston - Mystic, CT - New York City, NY | 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. |
| 4 | New York City | 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 Globus Local Favorite Chelsea Market and time for lunch on your own. Enjoy an 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 on the High Line. Feast on classic Italian specialties tonight with your tour companions at an included dinner. |
| 5 | New York City - Princeton, NJ - Philadelphia, PA | This morning, visit 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. |
| 6 | 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. Globus Local Favorite 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. |
| 7 | Philadelphia - Washington, DC | Enjoy free time this morning and consider a visit to the Liberty Bell, National Constitution Center, or delicious lunch and shopping at Reading Terminal Market, one of the oldest public markets in the United States. Continue to Washington, DC. |
| 8 | Washington, DC | Explore historic landmarks to celebrate America’s 250th birthday on a Washington, DC sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, including the National Archives to view the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Magna Carta, and Bill of Rights. 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 afternoon to explore on your own. Consider the Smithsonian Museums, C & O Canal in Georgetown, International Spy Museum, or a walk along Embassy Row. |
| 9 | Washington, DC - Old Town Alexandria - Arlington National Cemetary | This morning, visit the U.S. Capitol, home for the Legislative Branch of U.S. Federal government, for a guided tour. 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. Tonight, join your Tour Director for a special farewell dinner. (B, D) |
| 10 | Washington, DC | Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. |