Washington, DC, New York & Boston Rail Tour

7 nights

Welcome to America’s capital city. Even though the US has no monarchy, Washington still has majesty — and great nightlife. Check out some of the great pubs in Georgetown! Tour Washington’s mighty monuments, and of course, its world famous museums. The Smithsonian Institution is unbeatable, with museums dedicated to the history and cultural of African Americans, Native Americans, and general American history. Directly across the Potomac River from Washington, DC lies Fairfax County, home to The Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Air and Space museum. See the Space Shuttle Discovery, the Concorde and hundreds of other aircraft.

 

Today it is time to say goodbye to the Nation's Capital and Hello to New York City. Your journey by Amtrak train included in the package price below takes approx 3 hours. The Amtrak Northeast Regional service departs conveniently from Washington's Union Station located on Massachusetts Avenue and arrives into New Yorks Penn Station again conveniently located in the heart of the city on 8th Ave. & 33rd Street. Trains depart throughout the day so you can choose a time convenient to your requirements at time of booking with us.

Welcome to the Big Apple. New York City has something for everyone... with museums, galleries, theatre, world famous restaurants and shops and not to mention some of the most dazzling sights in the world, there's plenty for culture buffs, partygoers and shopaholics alike to do. Times Square is the centre of New York City's shopping and entertainment district. This is where you will find the Broadway theatres, the most famous stage shows in the world, and the prestigious Metropolitan Opera. There are landmarks everywhere you look including the world famous Empire State Building, with its incredible panoramic views, the Chrysler Building, the site of the former World Trade Center and Central Park, which has appeared in many films and television shows. New York City is home of some of the world's most famous art galleries including the Guggenheim, Noma and the Metropolitan. From Manhattan take a trip on the Staten Island ferry for an up-close view of the Statue of Liberty or take a tour out to one of the 5 boroughs that make up this exciting city.

 

On the move again as you leave the bright lights and skyscapers of New York City behind you to go to leafy Boston, your journey by Amtrak train included in the package price below takes approx 4 hours. The Amtrak Northeast Regional service departs conveniently from New York's Penn Station in the heart of Manhattan and arrives into Boston's South Station again conveniently located in the heart of the city on Summer Street & Atlantic Ave. Trains depart throughout the day so you can choose a time convenient to your requirements at time of booking with us.

 

Welcome to Boston. It's a big city but you can cover the center on foot in just a couple of hours. And with the history of the Freedom Trail, the modern attractions of the Institute of Contemporary Art and everything in between, Greater Boston is worth exploring for a weekend, and for years to come. Hop on the T for a quick ride to the Kennedy Library & Museum, or stay close to the water for a visit to the New England Aquarium. When you're ready for a coffee or ice cream break, a short walk to the North End will put you in the midst of world-class dolci on Hanover Street. Take the kids to the Children's Museum, where they'll have so much fun they won't even realise how much they're learning. Just across the Charles River in Cambridge, enjoy the ethnic cuisine and plentiful bookstores of Harvard Square. If you're scientifically minded, the MIT Museum will give you a lot to think about. Also in Cambridge is the Museum of Science, where you'll catch fascinating exhibits - and a Duck Tour amphibious vehicle. A city steeped in old-world ambience or a bustling, cosmopolitan urban center? Boston is both. A strikingly contemporary suspension bridge at the entrance to the city symbolises the new and the nearby Paul Revere House stands as a testament to Boston’s revolutionary past. Add to the mix: great art museums, lively sidewalk cafes; and sophisticated dining and shopping.

 

Hotel accommodation is offered on two quality levels: “standard” typically 2/3 star hotels providing clean and moderate accommodations with several basic facilities, some with a limited dining room and sometimes a swimming pool. “Select” indicates a more superior style of accommodation typically of a 3/4 star quality, in a central location with extended facilities including a dining room and usually a swimming pool. Rooms in both levels of accommodation choice provide private facilities and are based on the hotels standard or lead in room type.