Day 1: Wednesday

NEW YORK – PHILADELPHIA – WASHINGTON DC

Depart New York through New Jersey and Pennsylvania and to the city of brotherly love  Philadelphia. Upon arrival we embark on a panoramic tour that includes, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Elfert Alley (The oldest inhabited street in America) and more. Arriving in the Historic area of Philadelphia we visit the famous Liberty Bell, and Constitution square and Constitution Hall, one of the symbols of freedom in America.

Departing Philadelphia we see the famous “Rocky Steps” and then continue south passing through the states of Delaware and Maryland before arriving directly on Capitol Hill. See the Capitol, Senate and White House to understand the core of the US government. Continue to the Air and Space Museum before visiting the Lincoln, Washington, Korea and Vietnam Memorials.

Overnight: Howard Johnson Cheverly

Day 2: Thursday

WASHINGTON DC – AMISH COUNTRY – NEW YORK

Start the day with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery the changing of the guards and the Kennedy family gravesite. Next, visit the Mint and learn how the US tries to keep the US Dollar safe from counterfeiters. We then head north to Lancaster county home of the Amish people. We start our visit with a ride on an authentic Amish Buggy through the Amish farm country and learn how they live without the benefit of modern technology, no electricity, running water, telephone service, or appliances.

After the ride we visit the Amish marketplace where we can shop for handmade arts crafts and products. In the late afternoon we depart east for an evening arrival in New York.

TOUR INCLUDES:

1 night hotel including tax

Air conditioned Van or Bus & Professional Tour Guide

Sightseeing in Philadelphia & Washington DC

Amish buggy ride.