Come explore the great cities of the East by rail. Your journey begins in historic Boston. Visit all of the wonderful neighborhoods and waterfront with a trolley tour. You’ll even enjoy a night in the Boston theatre scene. Then off to New York City. Experience the “City that Never Sleeps” on a Hop On/Hop Off tour. Your next stop is Washington, DC. Partake in our Nation’s history on a trolley tour and feast on a delicious dinner. This rail journey will make you want to move to one of these great cities.

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

• Boston’s Old North Church
• Times Square
• Empire State Building
• Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

Day 1 - Welcome to Boston
This evening you may wish to take in some of the sights of Boston and get into the "Beantown" spirit. Overnight Boston.

Day 2 - Boston Sightseeing
Discover colonial and contemporary Boston at the same time with a trolley tour of this historic city. You’ll see national historic landmarks like the Old North Church and the site of the Boston Massacre. Overnight Boston.

Day 3 - Boston
You’re invited to help solve a murder mystery. Be prepared for a hilarious experience and laugh your heart out at the award-winning theatre production of Shear Madness. Overnight Boston.

Day 4 - Train to New York City
Transfer on your own and board Amtrak to New York City. Enjoy a 2-day sightseeing tour on a hop-on / hop-off bus and experience firsthand what the excitement of the Big Apple is all about! Overnight New York City.

Day 5 - New York City Sightseeing
Continue your tour of this great city as you visit Times Square, the Empire State Building 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 - New York City
In your free time today, you get to choose your favorite part of New York City. Take some time to stroll through Central Park or shop in style at the famous Macy’s Department Store. Overnight New York City.

Day 7 - New York City to Washington, DC
Transfer on your own and board Amtrak to Washington, DC. Your visit includes admission to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, where you can hang out with the wax likenesses of presidents, politicians, and celebrities. Overnight Washington, DC.

Day 8 - Washington, DC Sightseeing
Rediscover our nation’s history with a 2-day sightseeing tour of our nation’s capital aboard a hop-on / hop-off trolley. Visit the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and the National Cathedral. Overnight Washington, DC.

Day 9 - Washington, DC
Continue your sightseeing of Washington, DC, aboard the trolley. Your included dinner this evening is at one of Washington, DC’s popular restaurants. Overnight Washington, DC. (D)

Day 10 - Vacation Conclusion
Your rail vacation ends in Washington, DC today.

Moderate
Hotels include the Courtyard Boston Tremont Hotel, Manhattan at Times Square, and Liaison Capitol Hill an Affinia Hotel. Amtrak accommodations are in Coach class.

Deluxe
Hotels include the Fairmont Copley Plaza, Westin New York at Times Square, and Capital Hilton. Amtrak accommodations are in Coach class.

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