The American Story From Historic Boston to the Gateway of Ellis Island

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8 daysDuration

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44 peopleMaximum group size

1 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Philadelphia, USA

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Walk through Philadelphia’s historic district and come face-to-face with the Liberty Bell.

Embark on a voyage to "Lady Liberty" and experience this iconic statue up close.

Tour the historic city of Boston, tracing the city’s most iconic sites tied to the birth of American independence.

Itinerary

Trace the roots of the United States on a journey through three of America’s most historic cities. Begin in Boston, where the Freedom Trail reveals the sites and stories of the American Revolution. Visit the Mark Twain House and discover how one author helped shape the American voice. Continue to New York City, exploring the Lower East Side, sailing past the Statue of Liberty, and stepping onto Ellis Island to hear powerful stories of immigration and opportunity. In Philadelphia, stand inside Independence Hall, see the Liberty Bell, and explore museums that bring the nation’s founding to life. From revolutionary beginnings to immigrant dreams, experience the people, places, and ideals that define the American story.

day 1Boston, Massachusetts

Celebrate the nation’s origins with a journey that begins in the "Cradle of the American Revolution” and continues through the historic centers of New York and Philadelphia, exploring stories of the country, old and new. Arrive in Boston, a city bursting with character and history. As arrival times will be scattered through the afternoon and evening, there are no scheduled activities today.

day 2Boston - Freedom Trail - Boston

day 3Boston - Hartford, Connecticut - New York City

day 4New York City

day 5New York City

day 6New York City - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

day 7Philadelphia

day 8Philadelphia - Tour Ends

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Accommodation

The Dagny HotelSheraton New York Times Square HotelHyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square

Meals

7 Breakfasts1 Lunch3 Dinners

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