Welcome to Washington D.C.! After collecting your luggage we have arranged for a private driver to transport you from the airport to your hotel, where you will check in and relax to spend the day at your leisure and own pace.  

Hotel: Overnight at The Dupont Circle Hotel

Today, you will embark on a 2-hour walking tour of Washington, D.C.'s glorious National Mall.

Your expert local guide will meet you in front of the Washington Monument, and they'll describe how a canal originally ran along the Mall to help transport building materials into the city, as well as how the grass changed from a pasture for sheep to a wooded park. Your guide will point out the various buildings and explain what role they play in the city and the country as a whole, illustrating how America's capital city has changed and evolved over the past few hundred years.

You'll learn about the planning and building of the Capitol and hear about the major monuments and memorials along the Mall – what they stand for, why they were built, and what historical figures or events are associated with them.

At the end of your tour, you'll spend the rest of the day exploring the city at your own pace.

Hotel: Overnight at The Dupont Circle Hotel

You have the day at your leisure to take advantage of your hotel's amenities and then explore Washington, D.C.’s extraordinary museums, most of which are free, at your own pace.

In the evening, you will transport to Georgetown Waterfront Park for a private sunset cruise. You will cruise past the Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, and Lincoln Memorial during this dazzling boat ride aboard an open top boat that offers expansive views. Washington, D.C. at night is simply breathtaking. Your captain will point out monuments and share fun facts as you enjoy this relaxed experience on water.

At the end of your cruise, you're welcome to continue exploring Georgetown at your own pace with the option to self-transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight at The Dupont Circle Hotel

Enjoy your day at leisure! With so many museums in the city, you have tons to choose from as you enjoy the day. You can also choose to explore Washington, D.C.’s vibrant, distinctive neighborhoods.

Hotel: Overnight at The Dupont Circle Hotel

Today after breakfast, you will be transferred to Union Station for your train ride to New York City. The ride takes approximately 3.5 hours.

Upon arrival at New York’s Penn Station, make your way to the baggage claim area, where your guide will greet you and assist with your luggage before connecting you with your driver to transfer you to your hotel, which is less than 10 minutes away. You will then check in, relax, and have your evening at leisure.

Hotel: Overnight at Refinery Hotel

Today you will enjoy a half-day New York City tour with visits to the following neighborhoods:

Chelsea – New York’s premier contemporary art district is home to high-profile collections featured at Gagosian Gallery and Gladstone Gallery, to name a few. The advent of the High Line has also brought more lure to this district as the elevated promenade offers great views of the surrounding architecture and passes through the old loading dock of the former Nabisco factory, which now houses the eateries and shops of Chelsea Market.

Times Square – Times Square is one of the most popular commercial intersections in the world, featuring Broadway and virtually endless shopping and entertainment all day, every day. This tourist destination is the heart of the city that never sleeps.

Central Park – Central Park is the most visited and one of the most filmed locations in the world. This manmade wonder is the first public park built in America and features nearly 50 fountains, monuments, and sculptures, plus 36 bridges and arches.

Hotel: Overnight at Refinery Hotel

This morning, you'll begin the day at Central Park for a private guided bike tour of one of the most famous urban parks in America, followed by a gourmet picnic lunch on the lawn!

Your guide will give you an overview of this iconic park highlighting sculptures, the Bethesda Fountain, the rose garden, and more, as you navigate down a winding paved path and soak in the beauty of this stunning park. You will see various garden projects, ride under canopies of a variety of trees, and get a peak into the Central Park zoo.

After your ride, your guide will lead you to a lawn with a picnic lunch set up just for you. Recline on pillows and take in the city skyline and soak up the sun as you dine on a delicious meal. Once you’re done with lunch, enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

Hotel: Overnight at Refinery Hotel

Today is yours to enjoy at leisure. Explore New York’s many delights at your own pace, take in the city's iconic neighborhoods in Soho, the East Village, Tribeca, the Upper East Side, the Upper West Side, and Harlem. You may even want to head to Brooklyn to explore the hipster delights of Greenpoint and Williamsburg great area for shopping as well.

Hotel: Overnight at Refinery Hotel

This morning after checking out of your hotel, your driver with pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your flight home. Safe travels!