CITIES OF THE EAST COAST EXPLORING & TOURING Departing Saturday September 22 for 9 Days / 8 Nights Visit the spectacular cities of the East Coast on this small group tour taking in Washington, DC, Philadelphia, New York and Boston. If you have ever wanted to visit these places, but hate the thought of driving, then now is the perfect time! This 9 day / 8 night tour covers most of the major landmarks these cities have to offer. Starting in Washington DC you will see the Whitehouse, Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Korean Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial and of course Arlington National Cemetery plus much more. In Philadelphia, there is the Liberty Bell and Congress Hall, in New Jersey / New York The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Times Square and the 9/11 Memorial. Onto Boston Travel back in time to Sturbridge Village just an amazing place. Sturbridge is a recreation of rural life in New England during the 1790s through 1830s. Of course, we visit the Old North Church and Paul Revere s house history at it s best. Faneuil Hall & Marketplace includes three long halls (Quincy Market, North Market, and South Market), dating from the early 19th century, now occupied by a lively assortment of shops, restaurants, and exhibitions. In good weather, you'll find street performers and buskers putting on shows in the square around the market, and along with the numerous food stalls, there are also shops selling jewelry, clothing, gifts, and souvenirs.
Day to Day Day 1: Rapid City, SD to Washington DC This morning please report to your designated departure airport for your flight to Washington DC and the Ronald Regan National Airport (please see individual flight arrangements). On arrival at Regan National please proceed to the baggage reclaim area. You will be met by your ABS Representative who will then arrange for your transfer to the hotel for check-in and overnight. Overnight Arlington, VA No Meals included due to airline schedule Day 2: Washington DC - Sightseeing Today we depart for a full day touring in DC. In order to maximize your time here, we will visit the Jefferson Memorial & Tidal Basin, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, followed by Arlington National Cemetery. Return back to the hotel for overnight. Overnight Arlington, VA - Arlington, VA - Breakfast included Day 3: Washington DC - Sightseeing We have included fully narrated Trolley Tickets for your second day in DC as this will give you the flexibility to hop on and hop off wherever you want. Enjoy the amazing sights at your own pace and see what you want to do. Remember, it s impossible to see everything and to visit every museum and memorial so we suggest you prioritize before you get there. Overnight Arlington, VA Breakfast included
Day 4: Washington to Philadelphia 155 miles This morning, we depart Washington DC and head for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our journey should take around 2 ½ to 3 hours, on arrival we will have time for a lunch break. After lunch it s time to visit the Liberty Bell Tradition tells of a chime that changed the world on July 8, 1776, with the Liberty Bell ringing out from the tower of Independence Hall summoning the citizens of Philadelphia to hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence by Colonel John Nixon. Then it s onto our tour of Congress Hall. We depart downtown Philadelphia at 4pm and continue to our hotel in North East Philadelphia strategically positioned for a quick getaway the next morning. Overnight Philadelphia Northeast - Breakfast & Supper included Day 5: Philadelphia to New Jersey - 100 miles This morning after breakfast it s time to head to Liberty park, NJ and our visit to Ellis Island & Liberty Island (Statue of Liberty). There is no rush today as we have most of the day to explore these amazing places. After we have enjoyed both attractions we return back to Liberty State Park and our hotel in Jersey City overlooking the majestic skyline of Manhattan. Overnight Jersey City - Breakfast Included
Day 6: New Jersey Exploring Manhattan by a fully narrated Hop on Hop Off day tour At 9am, we head to the ferry which will take on our short journey to Vessey Street very close to Ground Zero. There is so much to do here, pay your respects at 9/11 memorial, explore the museum, take a trip up One World Trade Center Then it s time to use the Hop on Hop off service which will take you on a guided tour of all the major sites. Maps and directions will be supplied prior to your departure.the main building of the new World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It is the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere, and the fourth-tallest in the world. Overnight New Jersey Liberty park & overnight No meals included Day 7: New Jersey to Boston 230 miles Our journey today takes us first to Old Sturbridge Village, an 1830 s living history museum, a "must-see" New England attraction which depicts life in an early 19th-century rural Village, featuring costumed historians, antique buildings, water-powered mills, and a working farm. You can view antiques, meet heritage breed animals, and take part in hands-on crafts. We continue to the outskirts of Boston where we overnight and await our fellow passengers who are joining the second part of the tour. Overnight Boston Area - No meals included Day 8: Boston area Sightseeing A full day sightseeing Boston aboard the fully narrated Hop on Hop Off trolley. Boston s famous landmarks reflect the important part the city played in the history of the United States. This wonderful city will come alive, as you explore the Freedom Trail, including a visit to the Old North Church. You will continue your Boston tour with visits to the Back Bay, Public Gardens, Old Ironsides (Currently in dry dock) and much more. Some other sights you will see along the Freedom Trail are the Boston Common, State House, King s Chapel, Granary Burial Ground, Old South Meetinghouse, Boston Massacre site, Old State House, and Faneuil Hall. Overnight Boston area Breakfast included Day 9: Boston area to Home This morning it s time to head home and after breakfast we head to the airport where it is time to check-in for your return flight home. Breakfast included
Itinerary at a glance Price: $3,895 (pp based on double occupancy) Single: add $1,475 Starts: Saturday September 22nd 2018 Ends: Sunday September 30 th 2018 What's included? Round trip air from Rapid City to Washington DC & return from Boston Excellent accommodations - All sightseeing as listed. 6 Breakfasts, 1 Supper included Baggage handling and taxes How to book Deposit due of $750 per person Further deposit of $750 by June 20th 2018. Balance due by July 24th 2018 What you'll need Passports are not required for this tour however Government Issued Photo ID is needed for the airline A Camera for all the amazing sights Weather 1-888-788-6777 abstravelgroup.com ABS Travel Group 945 Enchantment Road, Rapid City, South Dakota, USA 1-888-788-6777 1-605-791-2520 Fax 605-791-2618