Colonial history buffs and fans of the renowned culture, attractions, and amenities offered by four storied eastern cities will want to jump onboard this rail journey. Visit Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., and retrace U.S. heritage and renew your appreciation for the cities where it all began.

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• One-way Amtrak from Boston to New York City, New York City to Philadelphia and Philadelphia to Washington, DC, in Coach accommodations
• Hotel accommodations for 9 nights
• 2 dinners
• CityPASS in Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia
• Sightseeing and scenic excursions per itinerary

• Boston's Old North Church
• New York City
• Philadelphia
• Jefferson Memorial
• Smithsonian
• Washington, DC Crime Museum

Day 1 – Welcome to Boston
Today use your CityPASS to take in some of the sights of Boston and get into the “Beantown” spirit. With your CityPASS, you will have admission to some of Boston’s most popular attractions like the New England Aquarium, the Museum of Science and the Skywalk Observatory to name a few. Overnight Boston.

Day 2 - Explore Boston
Find out why Boston is known as the “Cradle of Liberty” on a trolley tour of this historic city. See ancient burial grounds, national historic landscapes like the Old North Church and the site of the Boston Massacre. Overnight Boston.

Day 3 - Boston to New York City by Train
Transfer on your own and board Amtrak to New York City. In your free time today, you get to choose your favorite part of the city that never sleeps. Overnight New York City.

Day 4 - New York City Sightseeing
Day 4 - New York City Sightseeing Experience firsthand what the excitement of the Big Apple is all about with a 1-day sightseeing tour on a hop-on / hop-off bus! Use your CityPASS to visit some of New York City’s must-see attractions like the Empire State Building, the American Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Modern Art and more! Overnight New York City.

Day 5 - New York City at Leisure
In your free time today you may choose to visit Times Square, Rockefeller Center and Carnegie Hall. Then head to the top of the world for your included dinner at New York City’s only revolving rooftop restaurant—The View. Overnight New York City. (D)

Day 6 – Train to Philadelphia
Transfer on your own and board Amtrak to Philadelphia. In your free time, why not try a famous Philly cheesesteak for lunch and find out for yourself what all the talk is about! Overnight Philadelphia.

Day 7 – Philadelphia
Use your CityPASS to visit six of the city’s best attractions including the Franklin Institute, the Adventure Aquarium, the Philadelphia Zoo and more! Overnight Philadelphia.

Day 8 – Philadelphia to Washington, DC by Train
Transfer on your own and board Amtrak to Washington, DC. This evening, your dinner is included at a popular Washington, DC, restaurant. Overnight Washington, DC. (D)

Day 9 – Washington, DC
Rediscover our nation’s history with a tour of the United States capital aboard a hop-on / hop-off trolley ride where you’ll visit the Jefferson Memorial, the National Cathedral and the Smithsonian. You will also have admission to the infamous Crime Museum. Overnight Washington, DC.

Day 10 – Trip Conclusion
Your journey ends in Washington, DC this morning.

Moderate
Hotels include the Boston Park Plaza, Manhattan at Times Square, Best Western Center City, Courtyard by Marriott Embassy Row. Amtrak accommodations are in Coach class.

Deluxe
Hotels include the Fairmont Copley Plaza, Sheraton New York, Sheraton Society Hill, Fairmont Washington DC. Amtrak accommodations are in Coach class.

Hotel accommodations are based on availability; substitutes will be similar in quality and amenities.