THE EAST COAST OF THE USA

THE EAST COAST OF THE USA

     

    DAY 1: BOSTON AIRPORT

     

    Arrival at Boston Airport. Meet and greet with your French-speaking guide.


    Capital of Massachusetts, Boston is the economic and cultural hub of New England.
     

    Transfer and check-in at the hotel.


    Dinner at leisure.


    Overnight at the hotel in Boston.

     


     

    DAY 2: BOSTON


    Deluxe continental breakfast.


    Departure for Cambridge to discover the famous HARVARD University, one of the world’s most prestigious institutions that has educated numerous American presidents.

     


    Then enjoy a guided tour of Boston.


    To understand the city’s history, follow the Freedom Trail, a 6-km path that connects key historic landmarks: Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Massachusetts State House, Benjamin Franklin’s Statue, etc.


    Lunch at leisure.


    You will also discover Beacon Hill, one of Boston’s oldest and most picturesque neighborhoods with charming red-brick houses.


    Dinner included.


    Overnight at the hotel in Boston.

     


     

    DAY 3: BOSTON - NEW YORK
     

    Deluxe continental breakfast.


    Departure for New York City, the #1 city in the USA – immense, bustling, and truly one of a kind.


    Lunch at leisure upon arrival.


    Panoramic city tour, including Times Square with its massive glowing billboards, Broadway and its theaters, the eclectic neighborhoods of Greenwich Village, SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown, 5th Avenue, the Empire State Building, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Trump Tower, etc.

     


    Dinner at Times Square.


    Overnight at the hotel in New York.

     


     

    DAY 4: NEW YORK


    Deluxe continental breakfast.


    Transfer and boarding on the ferry to Liberty & Ellis Island.


    First stop: Liberty Island to admire the iconic Statue of Liberty, a gift from France to the USA as a symbol of friendship and to commemorate the centennial of American independence. Created by French sculptor Auguste Bartholdi and engineer Gustave Eiffel, it remains a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.

     


    Next, visit the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, telling the emotional story of the 12 million immigrants who passed through between 1892 and 1924.


    Return to Battery Park.


    Lunch at leisure.


    Afternoon tour of the Financial District: Wall Street, Charging Bull, Oculus, etc.


    Visit the 9/11 Memorial, honoring the victims of the September 11 attacks, featuring two vast reflecting pools – the largest man-made waterfalls in North America.


    Optional: Visit to the 9/11 Museum, located beneath the memorial, offering a powerful and immersive historical experience.


    Dinner included.


    Overnight at the hotel in New York.

     


     

    DAY 5: NEW YORK


    Deluxe continental breakfast.


    Morning tour of Harlem, a historic center of Black American culture, home to legendary jazz venues like the Cotton Club and Apollo Theater, and figures such as Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.


    See the famous Apollo Theater, 125th Street, Strivers Row, and its classic brownstone homes.


    Optional (Sundays only): Attend a Gospel Mass (proper attire required), a truly moving experience.


    Lunch at leisure.


    Afternoon stroll in Central Park, visiting Bethesda Terrace & Fountain, and Strawberry Fields – the John Lennon memorial.

     


     

    Free time in the late afternoon.


    Optional: Visit SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, a high-tech observation deck offering art installations, mirrored rooms, floating silver balloons, and stunning views of Manhattan’s skyline. (Note: $10/pp supplement for sunset hours.)


    Dinner included.


    Overnight at the hotel in New York.

     


     

    DAY 6: NEW YORK


    Deluxe continental breakfast.


    Discover the High Line, a former elevated railway turned urban park, offering unique art installations and great city views.


    Pass by Little Island, an artificial park on the Hudson River, and Chelsea Market, a trendy covered market.


    Lunch at leisure.


    Afternoon: explore Brooklyn.


    Visit Brooklyn Heights and its Promenade for stunning views of Manhattan.


    Continue to Brooklyn Bridge Park and DUMBO (Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass), now a hotspot for arts and culture.


    Walk across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge back into Manhattan.

     


    Dinner included.


    Overnight at the hotel in New York.

     


     

    DAY 7: NEW YORK – PHILADELPHIA – WASHINGTON


    Deluxe continental breakfast.


    Departure for Philadelphia, elegant city and former capital of the USA (1790–1800).


    Philadelphia is the birthplace of American independence: the Declaration of Independence was signed here in 1776, and the US Constitution in 1787.


    City tour: Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Old City Hall, Elfreth’s Alley, Carpenter’s Hall, Philadelphia Stock Exchange, etc.

     


    Lunch at leisure.


    Continue to Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital.


    Dinner included.


    Overnight at the hotel in Washington.

     


     

    DAY 8: WASHINGTON


    Deluxe continental breakfast.


    City tour of Washington, D.C., with its monumental landmarks along the National Mall: The White House, Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and more.

     


    Lunch at leisure.


    Visit Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River. It’s a sacred resting place for American soldiers and includes the grave of John F. Kennedy.


    Visit the National Air & Space Museum – part of the Smithsonian Institution – featuring the world’s largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft.

     


    Dinner included.


    Overnight at the hotel in Washington.

     


     

    DAY 9: WASHINGTON – MIAMI


    Deluxe continental breakfast.


    Depending on flight schedule, transfer to the airport with your guide for the flight to Miami.


    Lunch at leisure.


    Arrival in Miami, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel.

     


    Dinner included.


    Overnight at the hotel in Miami

     


     

    DAY 10: MIAMI


    American breakfast.


    Guided tour of Miami Beach and its Art Deco District, known for its colorful architecture, restaurants, and beaches. It is one of the few American sites to have been named a "National Historic District." Architecture enthusiasts will not fail to admire the Viscaya House, a unique piece of architecture.

     


    Visit Vizcaya Museum and Gardens – a unique piece of architecture.


    Continue through Coconut Grove and into the city of Miami, also known as “The Capital of the Caribbean” for its vibrant Latin American culture.


    Explore the Downtown Financial District with its award-winning skyscrapers and view of Port of Miami, the world's busiest cruise port.


    Head to Coral Gables, a Mediterranean-style neighborhood with Spanish-named streets and the historic Biltmore Hotel.


    Lunch at leisure.


    Visit Little Havana, the heart of Cuban culture in Miami. Stroll along Calle Ocho, visit local shops and bars, and stop at Domino Park to see locals playing dominoes and smoking cigars.


    Free time in South Beach in the afternoon.


    Dinner included.


    Overnight at the hotel in Miami.

     


     

    DAY 11: MIAMI


    American breakfast.


    Departure for the Everglades, one of the world’s most unique National Parks – a swampy plain home to rare birds, alligators, turtles, and manatees. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve.


    Ride an airboat through the “sawgrass” marshes and observe the wildlife.

     


    Lunch at leisure.


    Afternoon free for the beach.


    Dinner included.


    Overnight at the hotel in Miami.

     


     

    DAY 12: MIAMI


    American breakfast.


    Free day for the beach or shopping.


    Lunch at leisure.


    Optional: Art Deco & Biscayne Bay Tour by Amphibious Vehicle (90 mins).


    A fun and unique way to explore Miami – first on land through the Historic Art Deco District and Ocean Drive, then splashing into Biscayne Bay to cruise past celebrity homes on Hibiscus Island, Palm Island, Star Island, Millionaire’s Row, and more.


    Dinner included.


    Overnight at the hotel in Miami.

     


     

    DAY 13: MIAMI – DEPARTURE


    American breakfast.


    Depending on your flight time, transfer to the airport with assistance for check-in.


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