The Great Eastern USA
The Great Eastern USA
The Great Eastern USA
12 Days Starting in Boston, MA, USA and ending in Washington, DC, USA
Visiting: Boston, Plymouth, New York, Manhattan, Philadelphia, Washington
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SUGE4
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 35
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Please make us aware of any specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
As you travel along America's east coast, from Boston to Washington DC, you'll make amazing discoveries and enjoy exciting experiences as the history of the USA is brought to life. You'll follow the famous Freedom Trail in Boston, step back in time at the Plimouth Plantation and visit Mystic Seaport before arriving in New York. A three-night stay gives you plenty of time to discover the city's sights before you move on to Philadelphia, the USA's original capital. Next, you'll visit America's oldest Amish settlement in Lancaster County, then head to Washington DC for a tour of its iconic landmarks and monuments.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Uk - Boston
Location: Boston
Accommodation Name: Boston Marriott Copley
Today, you fly to Boston. On arrival, we will transfer you to your hotel for a welcome drink and dinner.
Day 2 : Boston
Location: Boston
Accommodation Name: Boston Marriott Copley
Meals Included: Breakfast
Boston is one of the east coast's finest cities. Once a hotbed of revolutionary activity and known for the Boston Tea Party – a protest against tax on tea – it's now a cosmopolitan city that proudly showcases its historic past. An included tour takes you along parts of the famous Freedom Trail to the Granary Burial Ground, Beacon Hill and Quincy Market. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city at leisure.
Day 3 : Boston - Plymouth
Location: Plymouth
Accommodation Name: Hotel 1620
Meals Included: Breakfast
A quintessential New England town, Plymouth is where America's founding fathers first set foot in the New World in 1620. We'll step back in time at Plimoth Plantation, a living museum that tells the story of these early settlers from England.
Day 4 : Plymouth - New York
Location: Plymouth, New York
Accommodation Name: New York Marriott Marquis
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our tour continues today as we head to Mystic in Connecticut, the most southern state of New England. Here, we include a visit to Mystic Seaport, a fascinating maritime museum that features a replica 19th century coastal village, a working shipyard and more than 500 historic vessels. We'll then continue to New York where we'll stay for three nights. On arrival enjoy a tour with a Local Guide who will introduce you to sights such as the Empire State Building, Wall Street, Broadway, the One World Trade Center, Chinatown and Times Square.
Day 5 : New York
Location: New York
Accommodation Name: New York Marriott Marquis
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, join a sightseeing cruise around Manhattan. From the water, you'll see famous landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, the UN Headquarters, and Yankee Stadium, as our cruise takes us under the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. During an evening at leisure, why not catch a Broadway Show with your fellow travellers.
Day 6 : New York - At Leisure
Location: Manhattan
Accommodation Name: New York Marriott Marquis
Meals Included: Breakfast
There's time today to make your own discoveries in this exciting city. If you'd rather join an optional excursion, your Tour Manager will take you to Midtown Manhattan, on a great morning out which starts with a stroll to the Rockerfeller Center. Here, you'll head up to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck to take in wonderful views of the city. From here you'll see Central Park to the north, and if you look south you'll see the Empire State Building and all the way down to lower Manhattan. We're just a few blocks away from the southern section of Central Park, and a horse-and-carriage ride, also included in this optional excursion, will give you a well-deserved rest. After you've bid your horse and driver farewell, why not join your Tour Manager and your travelling companions on a walk down Fifth Avenue, dipping into the famous stores lining it.
Day 7 : New York - Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia
Accommodation Name: Canopy by Hilton Philadephia Center City
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart New York for the USA's original capital, Philadelphia, a liberal melting pot of people and cultures. It's here that the Declaration of Independence was written, signed and introduced in 1776. On arrival, our tour will show you the city's highlights. The 'most historic square mile in the United States' features the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Congress Hall and Christ Church, where George Washington and Benjamin Franklin once worshipped. Admire the city's tallest building, the Comcast Center and stroll along Benjamin Franklin Parkway, where there are many museums including the renowned Franklin Institute, the Rodin Museum and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Day 8 : Philadelphia - Washington Dc
Location: Washington
Accommodation Name: The Fairfax at Embassy Row
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our tour continues today as we head to Lancaster County. Less than three hours' drive from the heart of the American government, we'll discover America's oldest Amish settlement. On a tour of the Dutch Country this morning, we'll meet the people who live a centuries-old 'Plain' lifestyle and see how windmills are used to harness the power of nature. Here, the horse and buggy is the primary form of transport. Perhaps take a ride in one before we head to Washington DC.
Day 9 : Washington Dc
Location: Washington
Accommodation Name: The Fairfax at Embassy Row
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we'll discover the highlights of Washington DC on a guided tour. Iconic sights lining the National Mall to the Capitol Building include the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, and of course, we'll make a stop at the White House. There is so much to see and do in Washington DC, so we've left this afternoon free for you to explore independently or in the company of your travelling companions. The Smithsonian is a collection of 19 world-class museums – all are free to enter, and most are located around the mall.
Day 10 : Washington Dc - At Leisure
Location: Washington
Accommodation Name: The Fairfax at Embassy Row
Meals Included: Breakfast
You have a free day to explore more of DC today in the company of your fellow travellers. In addition to the free Smithsonian Institute sites, there are many other attractions including the Newseum, an interactive museum dedicated to journalism. If you'd like to discover more, an optional excursion gives you the chance to explore the areas around DC. Your first stop will be at the Arlington National Cemetery, where you'll see famous gravesites including that of the Kennedys. We will then make our way to Old Town Alexandria to see wonderfully preserved buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. This historic district also boasts a thriving arts scene, and if you head to King Street you can stop for lunch in one of the restaurants if you wish. We'll then set sail on a sightseeing cruise along the Potomac River, passing famous landmarks including the Pentagon. Your tour comes to an end in the historic neighbourhood of Georgetown, where we'll discover beautiful tree-lined cobbled streets and some of DC's best shops and restaurants. You can travel back to the hotel with your Tour Manager or choose to spend more time here making your own discoveries. A great place for a stroll is Waterfront Park, which stretches for miles along the banks of the river, or you could perhaps walk through the university's leafy campus.
Day 11 : Washington Dc - Uk
Location: Washington
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we will transfer you to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Day 12 : Uk
Location: Washington
You'll arrive back in the UK today.
What's Included
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Return flights from London
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Use of an airport lounge in the UK
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A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
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Accommodation
10 nights in hotels of a good standard plus 1 night in flight
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Meals
12 included meals 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner including welcome & farewell drinks
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Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage
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Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
35
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
All the people in your group will be solo travellers and will share your sense of adventure and passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages too, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travellers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of l
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
A few years ago we set up Just You Cares, a programme that gives back to some of the places we love. We have always believed in taking care of the communities we visit, and have taken the time to really get to know the local people and understand the challenges they face. Some of our holidays give our Customers the chance to see how the money from their trips has been spent.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Just You, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, and all of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
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Will I eat alone?
We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, given the nature of our holidays, it is not possible to join the tour once it has departed.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Just You has been operating solo holidays for more than 15 years.
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Am I guaranteed a room of my own?
Of course, you’ll always have a twin or double room all to yourself. It’s great to have that space to relax and reflect at the end of the day. In some hotels you can also pay a little extra to upgrade for more space or a lovely sea view.
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What is the typical age range on a Just You holiday?
Typically, our customers are solo travellers in their 40s, 50s and 60s, but it’s quite possible you could meet 20-year-olds or 70-year-olds (or anyone in between)... After all, age is just a number!
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene prprotocols on all holidays.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Just You is exclusively for solo travellers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.
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