1 / 10Fifteen hours sounds like a long day — and it is — but it buys you two cities most travelers need two separate trips for. Ride south from Times Square before sunrise with a licensed bilingual guide, stand before the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, photograph the White House and the Capitol from outside, then finish in Philadelphia, America's first capital, with Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the steps Rocky made famous. Every transfer, ticket timing and walking route is handled for you, so the only thing you need to plan is what to bring. Rated 4.8 by nearly 3,900 travelers, this is a long but genuinely rewarding day — and we would rather tell you that upfront than have you surprised by it.
Your day starts early — 5:00 AM at Times Square, where your bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking guide welcomes you aboard the coach. First stop is Washington, DC, the nation's capital. Visit the Marine Corps War (Iwo Jima) Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial, then enjoy photo stops outside the White House and the US Capitol Building along the National Mall. After a short lunch break along the way, continue to Philadelphia, the nation's original capital. Explore the charming Old City on a guided walking tour past Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, then climb the famous Rocky Steps from the classic American movie before the coach returns to Manhattan in the evening. The day is built for travelers with a single day to spare: no rental cars, no train connections, no self-planned itinerary — just guided commentary in two languages through the places where American democracy began. Keep in mind the itinerary follows traffic conditions and may be adjusted for time, so bring a little flexibility along with your camera.
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