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Day 1: Travel to Boston
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationExplore Charlestown and the North End
Visit the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum
Optional: Duck Tour
See Boston by land and by sea in an authentic renovated amphibious WWII landing vehicle. Your conDUCKtor will narrate and navigate a comprehensive tour of the birthplace of freedom in one of the brightly coloured "Duck Boats." Sights include the Boston Common, Copley Square, the Old North Church, the golden-domed State House, fashionable Newbury Street and more. And just when you think you’re nearly done, pass by EF Center Boston and splash into the Charles River for spectacular views of both the Boston and Cambridge skylines.
Visit the New England Holocaust Memorial
- Founded by Holocaust survivor Stephan Ross, the memorial is designed to inspire remembrance, reflection, and hope
Day 2: Boston • Cambridge • Lexington • Concord
Take a guided tour of Boston and Cambridge
- Newbury Street
- Public Garden
- Boston Common
- Beacon Hill
- Freedom Trail
- Harvard Square
Take a guided tour of Lexington and Concord:
- Lexington Battle Green
- Old North Bridge
- Author's Row
Step inside one of Boston's Historic Buildings. Previous examples include:
- The Old Manse
- Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House
- The Paul Revere House
Theatre performance
Get a taste of Boston’s performing arts scene with a live theatre performance this evening.Day 3: Boston • New York City
Travel to New York City
Take a guided tour of Midtown:
- United Nations Headquarters
- Chrysler Building
- Grand Central Terminal
- Bryant Park
- Rockefeller Center
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Fifth Avenue
Stop to see Central Park
Enjoy views of New York City from one its iconic skyscrapers, which may include:
- Empire State Building Observatory
- Edge at Hudson Yards
- One World Observatory
Day 4: New York City
New York City Harbour Boat Ride
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Embark on a scenic ferry ride to Liberty Island to marvel at the iconic Statue of Liberty, then explore the poignant history of immigration at the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum.
Take a walking tour of the Financial District
- Bowling Green Park
- Wall Street and Charging Bull sculpture
- Federal Hall
- Trinity Church
- National September 11 Memorial
9/11 Tribute Association Survivor-Led Tour
Take a guided tour of the 9/11 Memorial and hear powerful stories from survivors as they share their experiences before, during, and after the September 11 attacks.
National September 11 Museum
At the 9/11 Museum, learn more about the events surrounding September 11 through interactive exhibits, artifacts, and personal narratives from those who were there that day.
Visit Times Square
Attend a Broadway show (based on a select list of current shows)
Day 5: Philadelphia • Washington, D.C.
Travel to Philadelphia
Take a guided tour of Philadelphia:
- Free Quaker Meeting House
- Betsy Ross House
- Elfreth's Alley
- Christ Church
Guided Visit of Independence Hall
A local guide shows you Independence Hall, a World Heritage Site where the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the U.S. Constitution was written. George Washington oversaw the debate of the Constitution here over a four-month period in 1787 before it was ratified by nine states, taking effect on June 21, 1788.
Travel to Washington, D.C.
Day 6: Washington, D.C.
Visit Arlington National Cemetery:
- Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Kennedy gravesites
- Women in Military Service for America Memorial
Make a photo stop at the Marine Corps War Memorial
The Enslaved People of Mount Vernon Tour
Listen to the stories of the enslaved people who built and operated Mount Vernon as you explore the real spaces in which they lived and worked. Conclude your tour with a tribute at the Slave Memorial and Cemetery.
Visit Mount Vernon:
- Estate and mansion (pending availability)
- Museum and education center
- George Washington's tomb
Enjoy an evening activity
Day 7: Washington, D.C.
Explore Washington, D.C. highlights:
- Photo stop at the White House
- Photo stop at the Washington Monument
- WWII Memorial
See the U.S. Capitol and Visitor Center
See the Library of Congress and Supreme Court
Visit the Smithsonian museum of your choice, which may include:
- National Air and Space Museum
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Museum of African Art
- National Museum of American History
Take a guided night tour of Washington, D.C.
- Lincoln Memorial
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Day 8: Washington, D.C. • Depart for home
Visit the National Archives (Time Permitting)
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Day 8: Washington, D.C. • Williamsburg
Visit the National Archives (Time Permitting)
Spy Museum
Enter the world of espionage as you gather intelligence about the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of international spies. Explore the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever on public display—everything from a female operative's lipstick gun to a pigeon camera developed during WWI—and uncover the challenges facing intelligence agencies in the 21st century.
Explore Georgetown with your Tour Director
Visit the Pentagon Memorial
Travel to Williamsburg
Day 9: Williamsburg • Jamestown
Take a guided tour of Jamestown Settlement
- Reproductions of original boats used when settlers came to America
- 17th-century colonial fort
- Traditional Powhatan Village
Take a guided tour of Colonial Williamsburg
- Capitol
- Public Gaol
- 18th-century tavern
Day 10: Williamsburg • Washington, D.C. • Depart for home
Return to Washington, D.C.
