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2-Day Washington DC, Philadelphia and Amish Country Tour from New York

330 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA
Duration

2 days (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

3 people

Languages

English

Overview

Get to know some of the region surrounding New York City with this guided, 2-day tour through Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania’s Amish country. Explore Philadelphia and Washington, visiting attractions from the Liberty Bell to Capitol Hill. Then spend time in the quiet town of Lancaster, PA. Take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage and experience the simpler life of the Amish people. All transportation and overnight accommodations included.

  • Explore Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Amish country on a luxury coach
  • Learn about the region from an informative local guide
  • Ride a horse-drawn buggy in Amish country as you experience their simple way of life
  • Overnight accommodation at a 3-star hotel included

What To Expect

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Day 1 – NEW YORK – PHILADELPHIA – WASHINGTON DC



Liberty Bell Center

Depart New York through New Jersey and Pennsylvania and to the city of brotherly love Philadelphia. Arriving in the historic area of Philadelphia we visit the famous Liberty Bell, one of the symbols of freedom in America, Constitution square and Congress Hall. Stroll Elfreth’s alley the oldest continuously inhabited street in America.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rocky Statue

Continue on a panoramic tour of Philadelphia that includes the financial district, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Historic Philadelphia and more. Departing Philadelphia we see the famous “Rocky Steps” and then continue east to Lancaster county home of the Amish people.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Amish Country

We start our visit with a ride on an authentic Amish Buggy through the Amish farm country and learn how they live without the benefit of modern technology, no electricity, running water, telephone service, or appliances. After the ride we visit the marketplace where we can shop for handmade arts crafts and products. In the late afternoon we depart east for an evening arrival in Washington DC.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Day 2 – WASHINGTON DC – NEW YORK



Jefferson Memorial

Start the day with a visit of Thomas Jefferson Memorial, by the Tidal Basin, surrounded with famous Japanese cherry blossom trees.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Arlington National Cemetery

Visit the Arlington National Cemetery, the Changing of the Guard and the Kennedy family gravesite.
Due to security a passport or U.S. ID will be required to enter Arlington Cemetery

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Air and Space Museum

The most popular of the Smithsonian museums features the Wright Brothers’ 1903 Flyer and Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

We visit the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and visit the extremely popular “Deep Time” exhibit full of real dinosaur fossils including the T-REX and Triceratops.
THIS MUSEUM IS A TEMPORARY ATTRACTION WHILE THE AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM IS CLOSED.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Capitol Hill

Next stop is Capitol Hill, home to the Capitol building, Senate, Houses of Representatives, and Supreme Court.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

White House

See the US Capitol and the White House to understand the core of the US government. Continue to the Air and Space Museum before visiting the Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Korea and Vietnam Memorials.

In the late afternoon, set out on the return journey and arrive back in New York in the evening.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair transportation must be requested in advance
  • Stroller accessible
  • Amish portion of the tour is subject to change due to seasons or inclement weather
  • Service animals allowed
  • For tours with fewer guests, vans may be substituted
  • Near public transportation
  • Tours can be bilingual as they are offered in many different languages
  • Infant seats available
  • Children under the age of 2 are free, please advise at time of booking if infant is traveling
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Due to security a passport or U.S. ID will be required to enter Arlington Cemetery
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Professional tour guide
  • Breakfast
  • Transportation by 15-passenger van or a full-sized bus
  • Sightseeing in Philadelphia and Washington DC
  • 1-night hotel including tax and Continental Breakfast
  • Authentic Amish Buggy ride through the Amish farm
  • Wifi on bus only
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Durations

2 days (approx.)

Tour's Location

330 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA
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