RAILWAY ADVENTURES

Highlights:

New York

Washington, D.C.

THE NEW YORK–WASHINGTON EXPRESSSM

A Train Journey through American History

New York

Booking Information

Languages Available Danish Dutch English French German Italian

Booking Codes Booking Code: RA1NYC01

Categories: STD (Standard)

SUP (Superior)

Daily Departures

From 01 Apr 11 – 31 Mar 12

Included in Tour

4 Night accommodations in

featured hotels, or similar hotels

including taxes Amtrak Train Ticket as per

program – Regional Service in

Coach Class * Shuttle Transfer to Hotel in New

York New York City Hop On Hop Off

Tour (2 Days) Washington Old Town Trolley Hop

On-Hop Off Tour (1 Day) Admission to the National Museum

of Crime & Punishment Shuttle Transfer out to Airport Adventure Pack SM

Travel by train to two of the most popular

metropolitan cities in Northeast America. This

Railway Adventure takes you from the glamour of

“The Big Apple” to the beauty of the nation’s capital,

Washington, D.C.

*Optional upgrade to the Acela Express Available:

The Acela Express is a high-speed luxury train with

the added conveniences of wider seats with tray

table and Wi-Fi connection. Time savings on whole

program is approximately 30 minutes.

Amtrak Train

Time Square, NY

White House, Washington, D.C.

Not Included in Tour

Taxi Fares Hotel Service Fees (when

applicable) Admission to attractions that were

not pre-booked.

NYC – DCA

New Program for 2011

Upgraded Accommodations in Washington for STD Category

Washington Monument

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Day 01: Arrive in New York, NY

Arrive at the airport and proceed to the hotel; transfer via shuttle is included.

New York City, deservingly called “the city that never sleeps”, offers something for everyone at all times of the day or night. There is much to see and do in this worldly metropolis and the best way is through Grayline’s Hop On Hop Off City Tour. This is one of the most popular, fun and informative ways to tour New York City. Sit in comfort as your knowledgeable guide points out landmarks and shares New York City’s history with you. Hop off as often as you like to dine, shop, and explore New York's major attractions: when you're ready to continue, just hop back on. Your ticket allows you to do

this for two consecutive days.

Accommodations: (STD) Wellington Hotel or similar (2 nights)

(SUP) Warwick Hotel or similar (2 nights) Day 02: New York, NY

Your Hop On - Hop Off City Tour continues today. Among the most visited attractions are Time Square, Central Park which houses the City Zoo, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the famous Brooklyn Bridge. Visit one of New York's most popular destinations, Rockefeller Center. It is a hub of activity, with thousands of visitors and New Yorkers alike taking in an array of exciting attractions. After dark, the twin Gothic towers and strong steel cables make a striking silhouette against the night sky. Walking across the bridge is a huge thrill, particularly if you start from the Brooklyn side and view the Manhattan skyline as your stroll across. Of course, no tour of New York

would be complete without a visit to America’s highest representation of freedom, the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, and the Empire State Building. For the artist at heart, the more established arts like dance, theater, and music are superbly catered for. In between sights, you can eat just about anything, at any time, cooked in any style.

Day 03: New York, NY – Washington, D.C.

This morning transfer by Taxi from your hotel to Penn Station (approximate cost $10). A three and a half hour train ride will take you to the United States Capital, Washington, D.C. Transfer from Union Station to your hotel via Taxi (approximate cost $15).

Welcome to the US capital! Washington, DC attracts nearly twenty million tourists each year making tourism the second biggest industry of the area just after the federal government. Surprisingly, admission to most major attractions is free. Tour this great city on your own for the rest of the day. Visit the International Spy Museum, the Jefferson Memorial, and the National Air & Space Museum.

Accommodations: (STD* & SUP) Omni Shoreham or similar (2 nights)

*Enjoy the added benefit of the upgraded accommodations in the standard category.

Day 04: Washington, D.C.

Today you will tour this city aboard an open-top double-decker bus. This tour encompasses more than 25 stops throughout Washington which cover the major sights in aproximately a two-and-a-half-hour circle. However, the hop on and hop off flexibility can make the tour last all day by visiting monuments, museums, shopping and dining facilities at your convenience. Create your own tour by choosing your stops. Visit Alington National Cemetery. Walk along the National Mall; often called the “Nation’s Front Yard”. It expands from the Lincoln Memorial on the Potomac to the Capitol Building and Supreme Court on Capitol Hill. Along the Mall are the majority of the 18 museums that comprise

the Smithsonian Institution, the War Memorials, and the Washington Monument which offers rides to the top of the obelisk and lies south of the illustrious White House. Take some time today to visit the National Museum of Crime & Punishment and discover the cast of characters in America’s history of crime and the everyday heroes of law enforcement (admission included). Found here are the ultimate instruments of punishment, including an electric chair and a lethal injection machine.

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Day 05: Departure from Washington, D.C.

Included today is your transfer via shuttle from your hotel to Washington-Dulles or Reagan Airport.