While in New York, take a trip the City of Brotherly Love and the nation’s capital on this 2-day tour through Philadelphia, Washington DC and Amish country. Explore these two significant American cities aboard a luxury, air-conditioned coach or van. Visit sites including the Liberty Bell, Constitution Hall, Capitol Hill, the Air and Space Museum and more! On your way back to New York, stop in Amish country and see what it would be like to live without today’s modern technology.
Help create a better planet for everyone to travel and explore. We have partnered with One Tree Planted to plant one tree for every passenger that travels with us along with an extra tree for anyone that books multiple trips.
What's included
1-night hotel including tax and Continental Breakfast
Sightseeing in Philadelphia and Washington DC
Transportation by 15-passenger van or a full-sized bus
Breakfast
Professional tour guide
Wifi on bus only
Authentic Amish Buggy ride through the Amish farm
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What to expect
Day 1: NEW YORK – PHILADELPHIA – WASHINGTON DC
Liberty Bell Center
30m
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.
Rocky Statue
20m
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.
Amish Country
2h 30m
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.
Day 2: WASHINGTON DC – NEW YORK
Jefferson Memorial
20m
Start the day with a visit of Thomas Jefferson Memorial, by the Tidal Basin, surrounded with famous Japanese cherry blossom trees.
45m
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
National Air and Space Museum
2h
The most popular of the Smithsonian museums features the Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer and Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
1h 15m
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.
Capitol Hill
20m
Next stop is Capitol Hill, home to the Capitol building, Senate, Houses of Representatives, and Supreme Court.
The White House
20m
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.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
6:30 AM Departure
In front of Port Authority Bus Terminal Building on 42nd Street (between 8th & 9th Avenue)
End point
6:30 AM Departure
In front of Port Authority Bus Terminal Building on 42nd Street (between 8th & 9th Avenue)
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Wheelchair transportation must be requested in advance
Amish portion of the tour is subject to change due to seasons or inclement weather
For tours with fewer guests, vans may be substituted
Tours can be bilingual as they are offered in many different languages
Children under the age of 2 are free, please advise at time of booking if infant is traveling
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Due to security a passport or U.S. ID will be required to enter Arlington Cemetery
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
