Boston | New York City | Philadelphia | Washington, DC

Boston is known as the birthplace of the American Revolution. Walk the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile-long path that weaves through 16 historical sites, including the Massachusetts State House and the home of Paul Revere. New York City is a melting pot of cultures and a symbol of American resilience. In 1789, George Washington was inaugurated as president here at Federal Hall. Philadelphia’s historic district is a treasure trove of colonial-era architecture and museums that will transport you back to the days of the nation’s founding. Washington, DC is now the heart of the United States and where our modern government and American history meet.

Day One

Afternoon arrival in Boston
Meet your Tour Manager who will be with you for your entire stay in Boston
Narrated bus tour of Boston including sites along the Freedom Trail and tour of Boston’s neighborhoods
Dinner at a local restaurant
Check-in to the hotel for overnight

Day Two

Breakfast at the hotel
Depart for a self-guided tour of Bunker Hill Monument and the USS Constitution, “Old Ironsides”
Lunch, on own
Independent walking tour of the Freedom Trail to include Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Paul Revere’s House, and the Old North Church
Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum – Explore a full-scale replica of an 18th-century sailing vessel while learning about the famous event that forever changed the course of American history. The museum provides a multi-sensory experience that includes live actors and interactive exhibits
Performance as part of the 250 Concerts Commemoration*
Dinner at a local restaurant
Return to the hotel for overnight

Day Three

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out
Board motorcoach and transfer to New York City (approx. 216 miles; 4 ½ hours non-stop)
Lunch, on own
Afternoon arrival in New York City
Meet your MCI Tour Manager for an orientation tour of the city
Sightseeing and NYC orientation tour may include Midtown, 5th Avenue, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Radio City Music Hall, NBC Studio Store, Grand Central Terminal and 42nd Street Deco architecture
Evening sightseeing includes a trip to the top of the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock for a view of the Big Apple
Evening Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
Check-in to the hotel for overnight

Day Four

Breakfast at the hotel
Tour the Lower Manhattan sights of Battery Park, Wall Street, Trinity Church, Federal Hall (where George Washington was sworn in as the First President), Winter Garden and 9/11 Memorial (Museum is additional cost, minimum 2 hours, with strong content), St. Paul’s Chapel (built in 1766), the Commons (where the Declaration of Independence was read in 1776), Queen Street (where the Culper Spy Ring operated), Fraunces Tavern (where George Washington gave his farewell address at the end of the war), Chinatown, Little Italy and Greenwich Village, as time allows
Lunch, on own
Continue sightseeing including Lincoln Center and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Performance as part of the 250 Concerts Commemoration*
Evening dinner at a local restaurant
Return to the hotel for overnight

Day Five

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out
Board motorcoach and transfer to Valley Forge National Historic Park (approx. 106 miles; 2 hours non-stop)
Explore the grounds, visiting key sites such as Washington’s Headquarters, the National Memorial Arch, and the Muhlenberg Brigade Huts
Lunch, on own
Continue to Philadelphia (approx. 20 miles; 30 minutes non-stop)
Visit Independence Hall and explore the birthplace of America’s independence, where both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were debated and adopted. Also see the Liberty Bell at the Independence Mall
Dinner at a local restaurant
Check-in to the hotel for overnight

Day Six

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out
Visit the Museum of the American Revolution. See the fascinating exhibits showcasing the history and stories of America’s revolutionary period
Lunch, on own
Visit the Betsy Ross House. Explore the historic home of the woman credited with making the first American flag. Learn about her life and the flag-making process.
Performance as part of the 250 Concerts Commemoration*
Dinner at a local restaurant
Return to the hotel for overnight

Day Seven

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out
Board motorcoach and transfer to Washington, DC (approx. 145 miles; 3 hours non-stop)
Lunch, on own
Upon arrival in Washington, DC, sightseeing may include a panoramic motorcoach tour of Historic Washington, DC
Guided tour of the United States Capitol*
Tour the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History
Check into the hotel
Dinner at a local restaurant
Enjoy an evening walking tour of the Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and National World War II Memorials, as well as a view of the outside of the Washington Monument
Return to the hotel for overnight

Day Eight

Breakfast at the hotel
Visit the National Archives Museum*. Step into history as you explore exhibits showcasing the founding documents of the United States, including the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights.
Lunch, on own
Visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. Explore the museum and learn about Washington’s leadership, legacy, and the daily life of a Founding Father
Dinner at a local restaurant
Performance as part of the 250 Concerts Commemoration*
Return to the hotel for overnight