After leaving NYC it is a 1.5 hour drive to Philadelphia where we will arrive late morning in the City of Brotherly Love, and we’ll be setting out on a full city tour that includes the top historic attractions in Philadelphia. Visit the very location where both the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were signed at Independence Hall, pass by the homes of notable Philly residents like Betsy Ross and Benjamin Franklin, and get up close to the very symbol of American freedom, the Liberty Bell. With its cobblestone streets, preserved brick row houses, and stately colonial architecture, you’ll feel transported right back to the days of the American Revolution. After we’ve had our fill of U.S. history, we’ll head across town to the famous food hall, Reading Terminal Market, where you’ll experience a maze of food stalls serving up everything from cream-filled cannoli's to freshly made hand-rolled doughnuts. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, we’ll head to the historic 9th Street Italian Market for a variety of food tastings. The generations-owned shops that line this hundred-year market offer up everything imaginable, like famous Philly tomato pie, artisanal cheeses from all over the world, and much, much more. Trust us, you won’t go hungry here! We still need to mark one more Philly classic of our check-off list for food here: the best classic Philly Cheesesteak! We’ll take you to the best joint in town and teach you how to order like a true local. Afterwards, you’re welcome to keep exploring the city or head back to the hotel to charge up for another day of city sightseeing in Washington DC! 

Meals included - Breakfast | Lunch at the Italian Market | Philly cheesesteak dinner Drive time - 2 hours 

Our 3 hour drive brings us to the capital of the nation! Your expert guide will show you they lay off to the land and assist you with creating your perfect afternoon itinerary at the Mall. Explore all the free accessible Smithsonian Museums such as the National Museum of African American History and Culture, National Museum of American History, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle), National Museum of the American Indian, National Air and Space Museum and entrance to The George Washington Monument. Meat your guide again for dinner to join the unique, not to miss, view of the Monuments at night. The illuminated Monuments are beyond photo worthy! 

Meals included - Breakfast 

Drive time - 3 hours 

In the morning we headed out to Arlington Cemetery for the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before making our way to Mount Vernon. Upon return to the capitol our 4-day East Coast explorer will come to an end. Your expert guide can support you to the airport or your overnight accommodation. 

Meals included - Breakfast 

Drive time - 3 hours