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A trip to the American East Coast by bus may seem trivial. However, the comfort of the seats, the pleasure of letting yourself be driven, and finally the happiness of being guided in these cities in a professional and passionate way will forever change your way of enjoying a bus trip.
Discover the unique atmosphere of New York with its skyscrapers, famous Times Square and colourful neighbourhoods. Immerse yourself in American history in Philadelphia, where the American Declaration of Independence was signed, follow in the footsteps of great men who studied at Harvard, stroll through the Italian North End, Boston’s oldest historic district, Stroll through one of Washington’s 30 museums and admire the great monuments of the nation’s capital, including the White House and the Capitol.
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- Boston
- New York
- Philadelphie
- Washington, D.C.
Includes:
- Transportation by luxury coach
- 1 night accommodation at the Holiday Inn Boston Brockton
- 2 nights’ accommodation at the Hilton Garden Inn Ridgefield Park in New Jersey (accessible by public transport from Times Square)
- 1 night accommodation at the Holiday Inn Express Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia (by the water, near downtown)
- 2 nights’ accommodation at the Wingate by Wyndham Springfield in Washington, D.C.
- 6 breakfasts
- City tour of Boston, including Harvard, by foot and by bus with your group leader
- Historic cruise in Boston harbour
- Free time at Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall
- Stroll on the Freedom Trail and at Boston Common Park
- City tour of New York on foot and by bus with your group leader
- Stops: High Line, Ground Zero, 9-11 Memorial and One World Trade Center
- Visit of Times Square, Central Park, Wall Street, Financial District, South Street Seaport, Lower Manhattan, Chinatown, Little Italy, 5th Avenue, Rockefeller Center
- Visit by night of New York
- City tour of Philadelphia on foot and by bus with your group leader: Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Logan Circle, Barnes Foundation, Rocky stairs, Betsy Ross House, Liberty Bell and Independance Hall
- City tour of Washington D.C. on foot and by bus with your group leader
- Visit by night of Washington D.C.’s monuments
- Guided cruise on the Potomac river
- Stop at Arlington and the War Memorial
- Stroll around the Tidal Basin
- Visit of Alexandria’s old town
- Maps of the visited cities
- Services of a Gendrontours group leader
- Taxes
Not included:
- Meals other than those mentioned
- Activities other than those mentioned
- Client’s contribution to the Compensation fund of $3,50 per $1,000
Here are a few informations that are necessary to know for your coach travel :
- The vaccination passport will be requested at boarding only for our departures to the United States. You will be required to show your passport and required documents before boarding or you will not be able to enter the coach bus.
- You may eat and drink on the bus;
- You may use the restroom on the bus;
- Seat assignment for all passengers for the duration of the stay;
Entry and exit requirements – COVID-19
Most governments have implemented special entry and exit restrictions and requirements for their territory due to COVID-19. Before travelling, it is your responsibility to verify if the local authorities of both your current location and destinations have implemented any restrictions or requirements related to this situation. Vaccination or health passports may be required in some cases. It is your responsibility to be aware of the specific entry, exit and transit restrictions and requirements for the country or territory you are visiting before you travel and before you book your trip. Voyages Gendron is not responsible if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements. For full details on health measures and entry and exit requirements for a destination, visit the official government website.
Entry requirements for the United States:
It is your responsibility to obtain all the necessary documents according to your nationality (visa, entry fees, authorization form for a minor, etc.) before your departure.
As of October 1, 2022, a citizen who holds a non-Canadian passport must absolutely fill out an ESTA form online at least 72 hours before departure. https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta
This form is mandatory to enter the United States and you will be automatically denied access to the United States if it is not duly completed and approved.
You must present your passport and required documents to your tour guide when boarding the bus, otherwise you will be denied access. No refund or recourse against Voyages Gendron will be possible.
AM
Departure.
Stopping for breakfast after customs ($).
Arriving in Boston early in the afternoon.
Visit of:
- Copley Square
- Boston Library
- Trinity Church
- Newberry St.
- Public Garden
- Boston Common Park
Free time for dinner ($) in Little Italy or at Quincy Market.
PM
Meeting with the bus for the drive to the hotel.
Check-in at the hotel.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel.
Exit of luggage.
City tour of Boston, Harvard and Cambridge.
Discover what makes Boston a first grade university city: Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston College, Wellesley and Boston University are some of the area’s universities.
Visit of must-sees from the Freedom Trail.
See some of the main places of the city, on the theme of the American Revolution. Tour of about 4 km.
Free time for lunch ($).
PM
Historic cruise in Boston Harbour.
Leaving for New York.
Free time for dinner ($) on the way.
Check-in at the hotel.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit of Lower Manhattan:
- Ground Zero
- One World Trade Center
- Trinity Church
- Charging Bull
- Wall Street
Free time for lunch ($).
PM
Visit of Midtown and Times Square:
- New York Library, Grand Central Terminal and Chrysler Building
- Park Avenue and its historic buildings
- St. Patrick Cathedral
- Rockefeller Centre and 5th Avenue
Free time for dinner ($) in Times Square.
Visit by night of New York.
Back to the hotel and free time.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel.
Exit of luggage.
Visit of Central Park:
- City tourwith your group leader
- American Museum of Natural History
- Dakota Building area
- Stroll at Strawberry Fields
- Fountain of Bethesda
OR
Optional activities ($): Top of the Rock observatory or the guided cruise.
Free time for lunch ($).
PM
Making our way to Philadelphia.
Arriving in Philadelphia and visit with your group leader.
Discovery on foot of the United States historic pillars:
- Korean War Memorial
- Irish Memorial
- Market Street
- Betsy Ross House
- Elfreth Alley
Check-in at the hotel.
Free time for dinner ($) and free time in the evening.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel.
Exit of luggage.
City tour of Philadelphia on foot and by bus with your group leader.
Discover Philadelphia’s neighborhoods and must-sees:
- 1st and 2nd banks of the USA
- Independance Square
- Liberty Bell Center
- Benjamin Franklin way
- Logan Circle
- Rodin Museum
- Eastern State Penitentiary
- Rocky’s stairs
Free time for lunch ($) at Reading Terminal.
PM
Making our way to Washington D.C.
Free time for dinner ($) in Washington D.C.
Visit by night of Washington D.C. and its monuments.
Arriving at the hotel.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel.
City tour of Washington D.C. with your group leader:
· Washington and Lincoln monuments
· Lincoln Vietnam Veterans Wall
· Korean War Veterans Memorial
· Arlington cemetery
Free time for lunch ($).
PM
Stop in front of the White House.
Guided tour of the Potomac River to Alexandria:
· Farmer’s Market
· Waterfront walk
· Shopping on Main street
Discovering Alexandria.
Free time for dinner ($) in Alexandria.
Back to the hotel.
AM
Breakfast at the hotel.
Exit of luggage.
PM
Free time for lunch and dinner ($) on the way.
Arrival expected in the evening.
Group departure
Major East American City Tour
Boston | New York | Philadelphie | Washington D.C.7 days | 6 nights | Coach transportation | 6 meals
Boston | The Skywalk Observatory: US $ 15
Located in the Prudential building, you can see up to 100 miles away on a clear day.
New York | Top of the Rock Observatory: US $ 35
You’ll have a great view over Manhattan on 360 degrees.
New York | Guided cruise on the Hudson River: US $ 25
1-hour cruise from where you’ll see the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn bridge, Ellis Island and Battery Park.
Philadelphia | Barnes Foundation
This museum showcases a private collection by famous Impressionist painters, including paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse and Picasso.
Philadelphia | Dinner-cruise: US $ 95
Dinner with music and dance on the Spirit of Philadelphia.
May 30 to June 5, 2023
7 days | 6 nights | Coach transportation | 6 meals
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