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America's Historic Cities: 250th Anniversary Tour

America's Historic Cities: 250th Anniversary Tour, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Step back in time while discovering the sites and stories linked to America's revolutionary roots in deeply historic cities, including Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Boston

    A historic beginning in Boston

    Check into the four-star hotel in Back Bay, meet the Tour Manager and travel group, then an after-hours tour of the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, followed by a first dinner together.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2overnight: Boston

    Visiting 1775 in Lexington and Concord

    A period-dressed guide leads a tour of Lexington Battle Green, Battle Road through Minute Man National Historical Park, and Concord's Old North Bridge. Free time in Lexington for lunch; evening at leisure in Boston.

    Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3overnight: Philadelphia

    From one Cradle of Liberty to the next, Philadelphia

    Board Amtrak's Acela in Business Class for the six-hour journey to Philadelphia, checking into a four-star hotel in the historic downtown district, with dinner together in the evening.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  4. Day 4overnight: Philadelphia

    Getting to know Philadelphia

    A morning at leisure, then a guided walking tour of Philadelphia's American Revolution sites, including Christ Church, the Constitution Center and Independence Hall.

    Meals: Breakfast

  5. Day 5overnight: Washington, D.C.

    The Museum of the American Revolution and Washington, D.C.

    An early-access guided tour of the Museum of the American Revolution, then board Amtrak's Acela in Business Class for the roughly two-hour journey to Washington, D.C., checking in for the first of three nights.

    Meals: Breakfast

  6. Day 6overnight: Washington, D.C.

    The capital's monuments and memorials

    A tram tour of Arlington National Cemetery, including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the changing of the guard, followed by views of the National Mall's monuments and memorials. June 28th departures instead take an afternoon tour of Mount Vernon.

    Meals: Breakfast

  7. Day 7overnight: Washington, D.C.

    Exploring Alexandria and Mount Vernon

    A water taxi crosses the Potomac to historic Alexandria, followed by a guided tour of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate and mansion, then a final group dinner in Washington, D.C. June 28th departures instead have a free day ahead of an Independence Day fireworks viewing.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  8. Day 8rail

    Tour conclusion

    After breakfast, check out of the hotel to continue exploring the capital independently or head to the railway station for your journey home.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 7 nights' 3 & 4-Star hotel accommodation
  • Business Class rail travel
  • All rail, coach and cruise travel throughout your tour
  • Breakfast each day, 3 dinners
  • All guided tours and excursions

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