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Journey down the East Coast of the USA with Platinum Travel and Insight Vacations

Escorted Gold Luxury Journey with Platinum Travel and Insight Vacations

Journey down the East Coast of the USA with Platinum Travel and Insight Vacations

7 Nights From €2325 (Per Person)

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Escorted Gold Luxury Journey with Platinum Travel and Insight Vacations

Cities of the East Coast (Summer 2015)

United States • 8 days

May 2015 t October 2015

Prices from €2325

Gold Escorted Tour with Platinum Travel and Insight Vacations

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Cities of the East Coast (Summer 2015)

Highlights

New York: Enjoy sweeping skyline views, including some of the city's most prominent landmarks from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at the Rockefeller Center.


Rhode Island: The Breakers, the most grandiose of Newport's mansions, is an Italian Renaissance palace that is nothing short of sumptuous. View the priceless tapestries, fine mosaic work, irreplaceable paintings, and ornate furniture that testify to the wealth of one of America's most affluent families.


Boston: Follow part of Boston's red-brick Freedom Trail which brings to life the story of the American Revolution.


Philadelphia: View Independence Hall and the giant cracked Liberty Bell in its own glass pavilion.


New York: Join a local guide for an insider's look at New York's top landmarks. View the Empire State, Chrysler Building and Central Park.


Boston: View the neighbourhoods of Back Bay and Bunker Hill.


Philadelphia: Tour the Liberty Bell Center. Learn the steps taken to achieve American independence at Philadelphia's Independence National Historic Park.


Baltimore: Visit the historic Inner Harbor.


Washington, D.C.: Join a local guide for insights into the capital city's most iconic sites and see the White House, the Capitol, the Washington Monument and National Mall.


Scenic Drives: Discover the charming colonial town of Newport, Rhode Island, and travel along Ocean Drive.


Boston: In a setting that perfectly complements the culinary delights, enjoy a glass of wine with cosmopolitan cuisine at a popular restaurant.


Philadelphia: Enjoy a refined take on classic dishes at a well-loved restaurant. Throw in some wine for a no-fail recipe for a great night out.


Washington D.C.: At your final Celebration Dinner, old-fashioned hospitality is blended with fine cuisine, a little wine and outstanding an setting for an experience that delights all the senses.


Welcome Reception (WD), 7 Full Breakfasts (FB), 2 Highlight Dinners (HD), and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD)


ADDITIONAL FIVE STAR SERVICES

Your expert Insight Tour Director will smooth your way throughout your vacation. Acting as a 'travelling concierge', he or she is also an expert guide, a consummate organiser and your friend in a foreign land


The majority of Insight hotels have free WiFi access in lobby or bedroom areas and WiFi is also generally available on most touring coaches.


We include Personal radio headsets - these give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights without missing any of your local expert's fascinating insights and commentaries


Insight Flourishes - from time to time, your Tour Director will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing an authentic food or beverage of the region


We'll handle your Baggage everywhere, with seamless and prompt delivery to your door at every hotel


Your Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency


Luxury air-conditioned, 40-guest coach with extended legroom and onboard restroom

Cities of the East Coast (Summer 2015)

Itinerary

Day 1 A Bite of the Big Apple

Welcome to New York! On arrival at JFK, Newark or La Guardia airports, transfer to the Waldorf Astoria New York on fabled Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Your grand hotel stands as a beacon of old-world elegance and service. At 6.00 pm, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception and an opportunity to mingle and get to know each other over a pleasant evening with drinks and a light meal.

Welcome Dinner


Day 2 Exploring NYC

Wake up refreshed and relaxed in the heart of the city that never sleeps! A local expert lays bare the city highlights. View the Statue of Liberty from Battery Park, marvel at New York's iconic Empire State and Chrysler Buildings and get an overview of the gardens and attractions at Central Park. Now a unique perspective of the city skyline as you ascend 70 stories to gaze out from the lofty Top of the Rock Observation Deck. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps take in a Broadway show, hit the art galleries, celebrity designer shops and flagship fashion houses of Madison Avenue or explore New York's acclaimed museums.

Full Breakfast


Day 3 Vanderbilt's Newport and Boston, the Cradle of Liberty

This morning, journey to historic Newport, Rhode Island. Travel along Ocean Drive, lined with the Gilded Age mansions of America's wealthiest families. Visit The Breakers, the grandest of Newport's summer cottages' and a symbol of the prestigious Vanderbilt family's social and financial preeminence during the late 19th century. Later this evening, arrive in Boston for two nights

Full Breakfast


Day 4 Historic Boston

Gain a fascinating insight into the history of Beantown on the following morning's historical sightseeing tour. With several stops along Boston's famed Freedom Trail, you'll hear all about the struggle and courage of the American colonists during revolutionary times. Then, view the colourful neighbourhoods of Back Bay and Bunker Hill, site of the noted revolutionary battle. Then enjoy a visit led by your Tour Director of prestigious Harvard University, America's oldest university founded in 1636. Relax and linger over a delicious four-course Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant tonight.

Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner


Day 5 Exploring the Streets of Philadelphia

Set out for Philadelphia, one of America's first cities, founded by the Quakers to escape religious persecution and still known as the City of Brotherly Love. Amid America's Most Historic Square Mile explore the comprehensive Independence National Historic Park and its many historic attractions. View Independence Hall, where America's founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, and the giant cracked Liberty Bell in its own glass pavilion. Check into your five-star, luxury hotel, in the heart of Philadelphia. Tonight, enjoy a Highlight Dinner at one of the city's popular restaurants, complete with wine and a relaxed atmosphere.

Full Breakfast, Highlight Dinner


Day 6 Monumental Washington, D.C.

Depart for Baltimore where you visit the historic Inner Harbor. Explore the vibrant waterfront, home to a variety of shops, restaurants, museums and attractions. Arrive in Washington, D.C. this afternoon where the rest of the day is at leisure.

Full Breakfast


Day 7 Washington D.C. Sightseeing

Begin your day with an insightful tour of Washington, D.C. with a local expert. View the capital's iconic landmarks, including the White House, Washington Monument and National Mall. Contemplate and be inspired as you visit the World War II and Lincoln Memorials. This evening, join your Tour Director for a finale Celebration Dinner at one of D.C.'s prized restaurants.

Full Breakfast, Celebration Dinner


Day 8 Back to New York City

This morning, transfer to either of Washington D.C.'s Airport's where you can opt to leave the tour. Or continue on to New York City with a departure transfer to JFK Airport or the tour hotel for guests wishing to extend their stay. Please do not schedule flights before 7.00 pm.

Full Breakfast

***Accommodation***
Insight Vacations have top class hand picked hotels in the best locations, in all their destinations.
The majority of Insight hotels have free WiFi access in lobby or bedroom areas

Please enquire now for full listing of accommodation included on this itinerary.

The accommodation on this tour, as with all Insight Vacations tours is of a very high standard, ranging from four star to de-luxe hotels in great locations. Accommodation where appropriate is within the National parks. You won't be disappointed !

If you would like to know more about what accommodation is included in this trip call now on 01 853 5000, email [email protected], send us a quick message or complete the enquiry form - we will be delighted to help you, its all part of the Platinum Service!

Platinum Travel and Insight Vacations

Platinum Travel are delighted to be working with Insight Vacations one of the world’s finest escorted touring company’s, who offer a vast range of tours throughout the World.

There is no more inspirational way to explore and discover the places you only ever dreamt about.

 

  

 

Insight Vacations:

As the global leader in premium guided vacations, Insight Vacations has been crafting magical journeys that embody the “Art of Travelling in Style” for over 40 years. Through meticulous planning, detailed preparation and boundless passion, Insight’s collection of award-winning itineraries showcase the most outstanding destinations and curated experiences in Europe and North America. Guided by a highly-skilled Travel Director, guests can look forward to travelling in smaller groups, savouring authentic dining and enjoying a range of immersive Insight Experiences. 

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Luxury Gold:

Luxury Gold sets an unmatched standard with its collection of award-winning journeys. Guided by a Travelling Concierge, Luxury Gold is a journey beyond the ordinary, where guests enjoy exclusive VIP Experiences, savour exceptional dining and relax in luxury hotels on every curated itinerary. As global leaders in luxury travel with expertise accumulated over nearly 100 years, Luxury Gold epitomizes extraordinary exploration to some of the world’s most spectacular destinations. 

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As a licensed and bonded Travel Agent we have access to negotiated contract and wholesale fares with airlines worldwide. Our Travel Concierge team members will help you with the best connections and airlines to suit your own personal requirements.

For many destinations a number of flights may be required and sometimes it will include arriving into one airport and leaving from another. We will ensure you have the best combination of flights to do this and make sure you cover the necessary MCT (minimum connecting time) so that you have the best opportunity of a smooth and easy journey.

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Platinum Travel are a fully licensed and bonded travel agent so you have a lot more protection with us than with the internet (airlines are not bonded).

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