Introduction to the Great Eastern Cities

Explore the most exciting cities of the Eastern United States on this tour. Start your tour in New York City, and experience Niagara Falls, Amish Country, Washington D.C. and more.

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive in New York and transfer to your hotel. You will meet your guide in the hotel in the afternoon.

Day 2 : This morning enjoy a city tour of New York which includes some of the most famous sights of Manhattan. Catch glimpses of the famous skyline as you absorb the bustle and energy of the Big Apple. The afternoon and evening are at your leisure. Your guide will assist you in making plans.

Day 3 : Today drive across the state of New York by Binghamton and through the Finger Lakes Country to breathtaking Niagara Falls. Indulge in a bit of wine-tasting at Watkins Glen, on the shores of Lake Seneca, named for the Seneca Indian Nation. Spend the evening at the romantic Niagara Falls.

Day 4 : This morning you will have time to explore the awesome natural wonder that is Niagara Falls. Ride into the falls aboard the Maid of the Mist (optional), stroll along Table Rock to view the thundering waters of the Horseshoe Falls. Join us on an optional trip to Skylon Tower for lunch at its revolving restaurant. Skylon Tower, hovering 775 feet above Niagara gorge, features an observation deck that affords views of an 8,000 mile area, truly, almost as far as the eye can see. Depart Niagara and travel into Amish Country for overnight.

Day 5 : This morning travel through the Appalachian Mountains along the picturesque Susquehanna River, the longest river on the American East Coast. This afternoon, visit the historic Gettysburg Civil War National Battleground, site of the largest battle ever fought on American soil, and the place where Abraham Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. Afterwards, you will journey to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. Enjoy a memorable evening tour in this exciting city. (optional)

Day 6 : Enjoy a city tour with such highlights as the U.S. Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, the F.B.I. Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington National Cemetery, site of the John F. Kennedy Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute.

Day 7 : Further sightseeing as we depart Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia, the city of Brotherly Love, where we will see Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell before returning to New York City. Tour ends upon arrival in Midtown Manhattan, when you will be transferred to the airport for the flight home.

Day 8 : Arrive in Dublin after your return overnight flight.

Price inclusions

• Flight Dublin to New York
• Transfers on luxury coaches throughout
• 6 nights accommodation, staying in centrally located hotels
• Room only basis
• Tours each day, outlined in the itinerary
• Daily Excursions
• Flight New York to Dublin (overnight)
• Services of guide and local representatives
• Taxes and charges of €180

Booking remarks

• Inclusive of taxes and service charges as indicated
• Single room supplement €380 (Apr-Jun) €435 (Jul-Aug, Oct) €500 (Sep)
• Non refundable or transferable booking deposit 10% per person
• Full payment due on confirmation
• 2% surcharge if balance is paid by credit or charge card
• Optional Insurance €48 (conditions apply)
• Taxes, charges or compulsory charges introduced after publication are not included in the above price

Accommodation details

New York City: Doubletree Chelsea – 2 nights

Niagara Falls: Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls – Fallsview – 1 night

Williamsport: Country Inn & Suites, Lewisburg – 1 night

Washington D.C. – Capitol Skyline Hotel – 2 nights

Dates and Prices

Date	Price
07 Apr 2012	€1,924
21 Apr 2012	€1,924
05 May 2012	€1,924
19 May 2012	€1,924
09 Jun 2012	€1,924
30 Jun 2012	€1,924
14 Jul 2012	€1,799
28 Jul 2012	€1,799
18 Aug 2012	€1,799
8 Sep 2012	€1,979
22 Sep 2012	€1,979
06 Oct 2012	€1,979