Highlights: 3 Nights hotel. Round trip transportation from Boston.
Sightseeing covers Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Baltimore or Virginia's Caverns, New York City.
Price does not include any admission tickets. Free parking available at Quincy, MA.
We will start the tour by visiting the pristine campuses of Harvard and MIT, both world-class educational institutions. We will also visit prominent sites in Boston such as the State House, built between 1795 and 1797 on Beacon Hill overlooking the Boston Common, and recently featured in the major Hollywood film "The Departed." There will also be an opportunity for a Boston harbor cruise (optional), where you can view Boston's magnificent skyline and Charles River.
In the afternoon, We will visit The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum on the way back to Boston. Then we continue to visit downtown Boston and Quincy Market, also known as Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Situated between Boston's financial district, the vibrant Quincy Market is one of America's oldest gathering place. You will have a chance to feast on a delicious lobster dinner.
Boston, MA
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts is a research university known the world over for its highly selective and intense academics, and MIT alumni include 24 Nobel Prize winners and 22 Rhodes Scholars.
One of the most famous institutions of higher learning in the world, Harvard University in Cambridge, MA has been standing since 1636, making it the oldest university in the United States. Tourists come for both history and the architecture.
Quincy Market in the Faneuil Hall marketplace of downtown Boston is a historic building that still serves as a souvenir marketplace and food court today. The area has expanded to include two other marketplace buildings as well.
Boston's famous park has been serving citizens of the city for over 200 years. The 50 acres of rolling lawns and clear ponds have seen the likes of everyone from Martin Luther King to Paul Revere.
Perched grandly atop Beacon Hill, the Massachusetts State House has been the location of Massachusetts government since 1798. This iconic domed building houses the governor's offices and the state legislature. Tours must be scheduled in advance.
Trinity Church is located in Boston's upscale Back Bay neighborhood. It is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, and the elaborate and ornate building has become a landmark and icon in downtown Boston.
The John Hancock Tower is an iconic skyscraper in Boston, MA. Constructed in 1968, this beautiful blue building is staple of the Boston skyline. It is the tallest building both in Boston and all of New England.
This light 2.5-mile walking trail winds its way through some of Boston's most important historical locations. A favorite with tourists for its convenience and educational value, the Freedom Trail offers a view of Boston as it was and is.
Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn/Comfort Inn or similar
Day 2
Boston - Philadelphia - Washington DC (140 miles)
Early morning departure for Philadelphia, the birthplace of American Liberty. Visit the Old Capitol Building, Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed and the U.S. Constitution written. Then continun our trip to Washington D.C, the nation's capital, arrive in the early evening.
Philadelphia, PA
The famously cracked Liberty Bell is a sign of American Independence and spirit. Located at Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia, PA, this symbol of the American Revolution was crafted in 1752-- more than 250 years ago.
One of Philadelphia's most famous landmarks, Independence Hall in Independence National Historical Park is the location where both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated, written, and ratified by the Founding Fathers of the USA.
Standard Hotel: Sleep Inn & Suite, Upper Marlboro/Comfort Inn Capital, Beltville or similar
Day 3
Washington DC - Baltimore (40 miles)
Our morning panoramic sightseeing tour is devoted to the landmarks and monuments of this great city: U.S. Capital Building, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veteran, Korean War Memorial, Lafayette Park, the White House, Capitol Hill and Stop at Smithsonian Institution, which is the world's largest museum complex and research organization composed. You will have time to explore one of the Smithsonian museums, such as the National Air and Space Museum. After lunch, arrive at Baltimore's Inner Harbor. It is one of America's oldest seaports since 1600's, and one of the world's newest travel destinations.
Washington, DC
One of the Smithsonian Institute's museums in Washington, DC, the National Air and Space Museum chronicles the history of flight. From the Wright Brother to Buzz Aldrin, the exhibits at this museum explore all of humanity's air travels.
The famous United States Capitol is the meeting place of the US Congress, and has been for more than 200 years. The building is famous for its elaborate dome and intricately designed, detailed columns.
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a memorial to the third president of the United States. The impressive building is neoclassical in design and has been standing since 1943. It sees more than two million visitors every year.
This memorial in Washington, DC serves as a place to remember the American soldier who were lost or killed during the tumultuous Vietnam War. Originally controversial in design, the simple memorial has become a shrine for the American people.
This memorial commemorates those who served for the United States in the Korean War. It is located south of the Reflecting Pool at the National Mall. The simple memorial is triangular in shape will a circle at the top.
The world-famous White House in Washington, DC is the official residence of the president of the United States and the place where most of the work is done. The facade of this neoclassical mansion is a global icon.
This iconic American monument honors the 16th president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln was president during the American Civil War, and is most famous for the Emancipation Proclamation that freed all of the slaves in the US.
Potomac River Cruises offer a unique view of the United States' capital city. The boat rides pass by some of the area's most famous landmarks as passengers enjoy the experience of being on the waters of this famous river.
Baltimore, MD
The Inner Harbor of Baltimore, Maryland has been a major United States port since the 1700s, and today is also a popular tourist destination. The Inner Harbor area features sports stadiums, museums, eateries, shops, and an aquarium.
Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn/Comfort Inn or similar
Day 4
New York City - Boston (216 miles)
The last day, we will travel back north to visit "Big Apple" - New York. In New York, your tour guide will take you to visit the Empire State Building, New York Harbor Cruise, Statue of liberty, United Nation, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, or more (if time premitted), Aircraft carrier Intrepid and Madame Tussauds museum (wax museum). Return to Boston by evening.
New York, NY
This massive skyscraper in the heart of New York City is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Visitors to the skyscraper can head to the 86th floor's observation deck for a 360-degree view of the city.
This world-famous statue in New York harbor is best known as a center of immigration in the United States. Dedicated in 1886, it has served not just as a symbol of New York but of the country ever since.
This building in New York City has served as the global headquarters of the United Nations since 1952. The complex may be toured by groups as long as they are sure to make a reservation in advance.
Called "The Crossroads of the World," this major intersection in midtown Manhattan-- where Broadway hits Seventh Avenue-- is a world-famous icon of both New York City and the United States. It has appeared in countless forms of media.
A member of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places as well as a National Landmark, the world-famous Rockefeller Center (named for John. D. Rockefeller's son) in Midtown Manhattan has been a New York hub since the 1930s.
This world-renown chain of museums features wax sculptures of famous figures both modern and historical. The incredibly lifelike likenesses have attracted tourists since Marie Tussaud herself began showcasing her handiwork in the last decade of the 1700s.
The Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum is an inactive aircraft carrier originally built during World War II. Today, is has been converted into a museum in New York Harbor and is open to the public.
For guests who choose Monday and Friday departure, the itinerary will be changed as following;
Day 1: Boston - Philadelphia - Washington DC
Day 2: Washington DC - Baltimore
Day 3: New York City - Boston
Day 4: Boston City Tour
***NOTE: Tour route may be changed or reversed; you may contact us 1-2 days prior departure to confirm final itinerary.***
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Admission fees may be paid to your tour escort upon arrival by
cash.
All meals and drinks during the trip, but the tour guide will arrange for.
Service fees for your tour guide and bus driver (min. $7.00/day per passenger)
Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
Any private expenses
Additional Note
Booking: Please book airline tickets after your tour booking is confirmed. Tour booking will be confirmed within 1 business day.
Credit card: Any credit card charge back, customer to impost penalty of $20.00 each time.
Customers are held solely responsible for their own travel documents and/or visas if required.
All hotel and tour schedules are arranged in advance, NO REFUND will be given to any customer failing to appear on the departure day.
Air: Airfares and package rates are not guaranteed until paid in full. A handling fee is required for changing or canceling. Some tickets and packages are nonrefundable and non-changeable. Please reconfirm with the airline 72 hours prior to departure and before departing for the airport. Please bring the proper traveling documents. We cannot be held responsible for any schedule change made by the airline.
Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (Limited English/Chinese). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.
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Pricing Policy
BUY 2 GET 1 FREE
Prices listed have already been adjusted
Cancellation of free-fare passenger must be made at least 3 days before departure
No-show (or late cancellation) of free passenger incurs a $225 penalty fee for the reserved bus seat
Child rates: Child rates apply to those who are 0-11 yrs old. Please bring your own car seat for child during the tour. Please note each hotel room can only accommodate 4 guests (adults or children).
Goal and Objectives: $35000; Build an elementary school for children.
May 2012 ~ August 2013
Every tour you purchase, Sunshine Travel will donate $1 per head to Yunnan Project Hope to build a school for children. You may check the website of project for more information:
http://www.yunnanprojecthope.com/en/index.html
It will be greatly appreciated if you would like to join us to donate to Project Hope as well. Your kindness will make a real difference to a child's life."
Booking Information
Redemption
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Terms & Condition
All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within one business day.
Departing Requirements: Each group requires a minimum of 10 passengers to operate a departure. We reserves the right to cancel a departure due to not meeting the basic requirement. Liability to such cancellation is limited to full refund of money received.