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Newport

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MARYLAND

GREAT EAST COAST CITIES

8 days - 1 country

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The hearth and home of sophisticated socialites and the American establishment—this At Leisure trip meanders along the East Coast and traces the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin and the Vanderbilts, from the halls of Washington to the bright lights of New York, Newport’s opulence and the beer brewing traditions of Boston.

7 nights Hotel accommodation

10 meals 7 full breakfasts 3 dinners

On-trip transport All transport shownAll transfers shown

YOUR INCLUDED SIGHTS

City tour in Washington, D.C. New York City

Orientation of Boston

Visit Independence National Park Battery Park “Top of the Rock” at Rockefeller Center

Newport

View the Liberty Bell Washington Monument Lincoln Memorial Statue of Liberty

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YOUR TRIP AT A GLANCE

HIDDEN TREASURE Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure

CULTURAL INSIGHT Explore Boston’s beer culture with a visit to a local brewery for a tour and tasting

LOCAL SPECIALIST Joining you to view some of the most iconic sites in New York

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YOUR INSIDER EXPERIENCES

Times Square, New York City

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1 Arrive Washington, D.C. (2 Nights) Welcome to the political heart of America and its capital for over two centuries—a metropolis of stirring museums and monuments that is yours to explore at leisure before meeting your Travel Director and travelling companions for a Welcome Reception at 6 p.m. (WR) Hotel: Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown

2 Washington, D.C. Sightseeing and At Leisure e Today you’ll roam D.C.’s corridors of power, the oak-lined grand avenues and noble memorials in a city that is home to America’s Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights. The White House, striking Washington Monument and sprawling National Mall dot our path through

turbulent history at the Lincoln Memorial and somber World War II Memorial. The rest of your day is spent on a leisurely exploration of the nation’s capital. Browse the treasures of the incredible Smithsonian Institution, admire masterpieces at the National Gallery of Art or saunter through Georgetown Historic District with its cobblestone lanes, quaint cafés and boutique stores. (FB)

3 Washington, D.C. Philadelphia New York City (3 Nights)

History comes alive behind the colourful shutters and in the elegant park squares and tree-lined alleys of Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love. Explore on your terms, walking in the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin, to the UNESCO Heritage Site of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell—your reward might be a bite or two of Philly cheesesteak before winding your

whatever your heart desires before dinner at a Manhattan restaurant. (FB, D) Hotel: New York Hilton Midtown

4 New York Sightseeing and At Leisure d e Reject a hurried New York state of mind, exploring the highlights of a city that never

Local Specialist . Admire one of the world’s most iconic skylines, from the towering Empire State Building to the mirrored peak of the iconic Chrysler Building. Breathe in the leafy expanse of Central Park, a quiet escape from the bustling city streets, and the green heart of Manhattan.

views of the Statue of Liberty and a ride up to the “Top of the Rock” for a sweeping view of the isle’s skyscrapers, parks, rivers and urban

your pleasure—give in to the allure of Broadway, feel the buzz of Times Square or enjoy a relaxing

city skyline. (FB)

5 New York City At Leisure e Indulge in a full day of sightseeing at your own pace. Perhaps tea at Central Park’s Tavern on the Green, a dim sum lunch in Chinatown, New York-style pizza in Little Italy—soak up the cosmopolitan cultures of a city that has been shaped by a wave of tenacious settlers seeking

new fortunes. Immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene, from MOMA to the Guggenheim, or spend the day in the fashion capital of the world—the grand avenues and

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6 New York Newport Boston (2 Nights) We bid a fond farewell to New York, meandering north toward the city of Boston, but not before stopping in the picturesque seaside town of Newport, once a popular summer socialite retreat, and home-away-from-home for the Vanderbilts, Astors and Carnegies. Wander past rows of opulent mansions along Ocean Drive before touring The Breakers, the 70-room Italianate palace Cornelius Vanderbilt called his “cottage”. Then it’s on to Boston. (FB, D) Hotel: Boston Marriott Copley Place

7 Boston Sightseeing and At Leisure d e A morning of living history awaits, from the Old North Church, made famous in Longfellow’s poem about Paul Revere’s midnight ride, to the Cambridge campus of Harvard University, the nation’s oldest institute of higher learning,

Amble up and down The City on the Hill today, following the redbrick Freedom Trail from Boston Common to Bunker Hill, or head to a bistro for lunch with a copy of the Boston Globe—the

city’s rich brewing heritage is explored later with a Cultural Insight on a tour and tasting at a local brewery where you can indulge in the tradition of Great American ales. Tonight, spend your last night together at a Farewell Dinner reminiscing over shared experiences. (FB, FD)

8 Depart Boston This morning ends your leisurely jaunt through the East Coast capitals. A transfer is provided to Boston Logan International Airport or choose to extend your stay in Boston. (FB)

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A L E ISU R E LY 3 Nights to explore New

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Sip a brew in Boston, where

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Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for your Travel Director and Driver, US$80 per person.

Book early for great savings - see pages 26-27. Extra nights’ accommodation page 115.

Cruise Connection: This trip starts or ends in a popular cruise port, so you can combine with a more in-depth guided holiday.

WI-FI: see page 118 for details.

* All prices are per person, twin share.

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Single Supplement (add to price above): US$1295 p.p.

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