Explore the birthplace and political center of the United States on a two-day trip from New York. Begin in Philadelphia at Independence National Historical Park before continuing to Washington D.C. for the Capitol, National Archives, White House, and major memorials. The second day includes the Lincoln and Vietnam Veterans memorials plus a mandatory in-depth tour covering the Air Force, Jefferson, and World War II memorials. One night of hotel accommodation is included.
Begin in the country’s cultural and financial capital before heading south toward the cities that shaped the nation’s political identity. The journey itself connects modern America with its revolutionary origins. New York → Philadelphia → Independence National Historical Park (30 mins) → Washington D.C. → U.S. Capitol + The National Archives In-depth Tour (Optional, inside visit U.S. Capitol & The National Archives + outside visit Supreme Court of the United States & Library of Congress, 120 mins) → White House (Outside visit, 30 mins) → Hotel
See Philadelphia's historic district associated with American independence and the nation's founding.
Visit the Capitol and National Archives inside, with exterior views of the Supreme Court and Library of Congress.
View the presidential residence from the surrounding public area.
Relax after a full day of historic immersion and prepare for deeper exploration in the capital.
Visit two National Mall memorials honoring Abraham Lincoln and those who served in Vietnam.
Washington D.C. In-depth Tour (Mandatory): Air Force Memorial (20 min, mandatory tour stop) See the soaring steel spires and a distant view of the Pentagon. Thomas Jefferson Memorial (20 min, mandatory tour stop) Visit the Tidal Basin memorial dedicated to the third U.S. president. World War II Memorial (20 min, mandatory tour stop) See the national memorial honoring American military service during World War II.
Conclude the journey with a comfortable transfer back to New York, carrying with you a richer perspective on the events, leaders, and places that shaped the United States.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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