Tour Description

Discover the iconic sights and unique regional character of East Coast USA. Starting your journey in Maine, enjoy the rocky shoreline, majestic views and rugged nautical charm of Acadia National Park. Tour part of Boston’s famous Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile trail with 16 historically significant sites before arriving at the bright lights of New York City. Join a local expert to see the iconic sights and skyline of the Big Apple and join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience tasting local specialities at a neighbourhood public market. In Washington, D.C. see the Lincoln Memorial and the World War II Memorial and conclude your journey in style with a dinner cruise on the Potomac River.

Priced From:

$ 8044pp ^*

From: 2025-05-11

To: 2025-10-19

Start Location: Bar Harbor, United States Of America

End Location: Washington D.C., United States Of America

Trip Type: Eastern USA & Canada

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Arrive in Bar Harbor

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Harborside Hotel Spa & Marina, Bar Harbor

Welcome to Bar Harbor, a vibrant historic city on Maine's scenic Atlantic Coast. The evening is saved for a delectable Welcome Dinner with your new friends, as you feast on authentic Maine lobster, a local specialty and one that won't disappoint.

Explore Acadia National Park

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Harborside Hotel Spa & Marina, Bar Harbor

Take in the natural beauty of Acadia National Park, with its dramatic rocky shoreline and rugged nautical charm. You'll witness amazing views of the park from the top of Cadillac Mountain, while guests wanting to explore on foot can join their Travel Director to view well-known spots such as Thunder Hole. You'll have time to explore Bar Harbor on your own. Stop for an ice cream or head to the bustling souvenir stores to stock up on some holiday treats. This afternoon, visit the Bar Harbor Historical Society’s charming waterfront building to meet a local Wabanaki storyteller for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience of Indigenous traditional music.

Coastal New England to Boston

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hyatt Regency, Boston

Follow the rocky Maine shoreline, stopping in picturesque Kennebunkport, a glitzy New England resort town and the iconic home of the Bush family. The town has a number of fine, well-preserved mansions, many of which have been turned into charming inns.

Boston, the Cradle of Liberty

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hyatt Regency, Boston

Famous for its American Revolutionary war history, Boston is a place for keen history buffs. Join your Travel Director as they guide you along the Freedom Trail, a route that leads you to several historically significant sites, including the Old State House and the meeting house where the Boston Tea Party of 1773 was planned. The rest of your day is at leisure. Perhaps take a stroll to Downtown Crossing or historic Faneuil Hall. For food lovers in search of the city's best street eats, head to Boston's North End. Due to its large Italian community, this part of town houses some of the best Italian bakeries in the city, as lines of shoppers circle the block to get their hands on fresh cannoli and other treats.

A Bite of the Big Apple

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: The Knickerbocker, New York City

Follow the bright lights to New York City. Choose to visit one of the city's newest attractions, Summit One Vanderbilt with stunning views of the New York skyline, or explore Midtown's fascinating architecture on foot with a Local Expert. This evening, your hotel is in the heart of Time Square and a short walk from iconic attractions like the Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and Broadway.

A Manhattan Masterpiece Relaxed Start

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Marriott Marquis, New York

Explore the City that Never Sleeps with your Local Expert before heading out on your own. If it's tranquillity you're after, relish in the calm of Central Park, an expansive space designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Later, visit Essex Market in the Lower East Side for a food tour and demonstration.

Liberty in Philadelphia and D.C. Relaxed Start

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Melrose Georgetown Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Travel to Pennsylvania's largest city, Philadelphia, where the Liberty Bell first chimed and Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. Explore Independence National Historic Park and visit the Liberty Bell with your Travel Director. Journey to Washington, D.C., the nation's capital. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Perhaps join an optional Illuminations Tour in the evening to see the capital's sights in a new light.

Washington, D.C. Sightseeing and Leisure Time

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Melrose Georgetown Hotel, Washington, D.C.

In the morning, immerse yourself on a sightseeing tour and delve into the proud heritage of a nation. View the White House, the striking Washington Monument, and the sprawling National Mall. Reflect on the country's most turbulent days at the Lincoln Memorial and the World War II Memorial. Next, visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the newest member of the Smithsonian Institution and the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. The rest of the day is at leisure. Join your Travel Director and fellow guests for a Celebration Dinner and toast to new friends and fantastic memories.

Depart Washington, D.C.

Day 9

Duration: 1

Depart at your leisure to Dulles International Airport or Reagan National Airport for your flight home. Alternatively, extend your stay to depart at your leisure.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2025-05-18

End Date: 2025-05-26

twin

Child Price: 8067

Adult Price: 8975

twinShare

Child Price: 4490

Adult Price: 8975

triple

Child Price: 7136

Adult Price: 8044

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11767

Start Date: 2025-07-13

End Date: 2025-07-21

twin

Child Price: 8707

Adult Price: 9675

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9675

triple

Child Price: 7629

Adult Price: 8597

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 12908

Start Date: 2025-08-31

End Date: 2025-09-08

twin

Child Price: 8775

Adult Price: 9750

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9750

triple

Child Price: 7682

Adult Price: 8657

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 13027

Start Date: 2025-09-14

End Date: 2025-09-22

twin

Child Price: 8212

Adult Price: 9125

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9125

triple

Child Price: 7266

Adult Price: 8179

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11961

Start Date: 2025-10-05

End Date: 2025-10-13

twin

Child Price: 8212

Adult Price: 9125

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9125

triple

Child Price: 7266

Adult Price: 8179

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11961

Start Date: 2025-10-19

End Date: 2025-10-27

twin

Child Price: 8055

Adult Price: 8950

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8950

triple

Child Price: 7155

Adult Price: 8050

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11649

Best of East Coast USA – Classic Group

Tour Advisors

Itinerary

Dates & prices