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Celebrating America: 250 Years Strong 2026
10 days from Boston to Washington DC
Tour Description:
Explore the extraordinary historic sites where patriots dared to dream with the Declaration of Independence in 1776! From Boston’s Freedom Trail to Connecticut’s maritime harbors to the “city that never sleeps” in NYC, you’ll see the sights and hear the inspiring stories of a new nation now celebrating its 250th birthday! Take a bite out the Big Apple in New York City, where the Stock Exchange, the Statue of Liberty, and hopeful stars were born on the stages of Broadway. Discover the proud heritage of the City of Brotherly Love in Philadelphia and walk in the footsteps of freedom fighters in Washington, DC amid monumental landmarks and memorials to Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr., and hallowed tributes to never-forgotten heroes. Stroll the waterfront on the Potomac in Old Town Alexandria. History comes to life in living legacies during this celebration of America’s semiquincentennial!
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Monday 20 Apr 26 — Wednesday 29 Apr 26 | Starting at $5,379 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 04 May 26 — Wednesday 13 May 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 18 May 26 — Wednesday 27 May 26 | Starting at $5,379 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 01 Jun 26 — Wednesday 10 Jun 26 | Starting at $5,529 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 08 Jun 26 — Wednesday 17 Jun 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,479 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 29 Jun 26 — Wednesday 08 Jul 26 | Starting at $5,229 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 27 Jul 26 — Wednesday 05 Aug 26 | Starting at $4,979 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 10 Aug 26 — Wednesday 19 Aug 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,789 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 24 Aug 26 — Wednesday 02 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,979 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 14 Sep 26 — Wednesday 23 Sep 26 | Starting at $5,489 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 28 Sep 26 — Wednesday 07 Oct 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,309 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 05 Oct 26 — Wednesday 14 Oct 26 | Starting at $5,489 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingWe’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides with complimentary headsets to hear every word, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app! PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in New York City so you can plan your day your way!
Notes:
Guests should be prepared for easy but sustained walking throughout the tour.
Guests should be prepared for easy but sustained walking throughout the tour.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
ONE IF BY LAND, TWO IF BY SEA. Retrace the route of Paul Revere’s legendary midnight ride in 1775. Visit the Old North Church, the site of the famous lantern signal that alerted citizens to the arrival of British troops by sea. Also see Lexington, where Revere warned prominent leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock to leave the city
Day 2
MANGIAMO! Pasta, cannoli, and chianti! Long considered a melting pot for culture and cuisine, New York is home to the largest Italian-American population in North America; more than four million Italians immigrated to the US between 1880-1924. Don’t miss the chance to indulge in one of New York’s authentic Italian restaurants still serving the best family recipes from The Old Country
Day 3
HISTORIC SPOT Did you know that New York City, Philadelphia, and Princeton all held the title of nation’s capital before Washington, DC permanently became the U.S. capital in 1800? With a brief stop in Princeton, best known for its Ivy League university, hear how the 1777 Battle of Princeton was an important victory for General George Washington during the American Revolution
Day 4
ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Check in to a monumental hotel in the heart of D.C. on prestigious Sixteenth Street for an unforgettable stay at the Capital Hilton. A member of Historic Hotels of America, it stands as one of Washington’s most celebrated hotels—having hosted prominent gatherings with presidents, dignitaries, celebrities, and history makers. Formerly the Statler Hotel, the hotel became the affinity of U.S. Presidents and notable guests from Lucille Ball to Judy Garland; Winston Churchill to Martin Luther King, Jr. to Queen Elizabeth II – and now you!
Day 5
ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Witness the changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a symbolic site for heroes whose remains were not recovered or identified. Stand at the moving site where soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) steadfastly guard the tomb 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Boston | New York City | Philadelphia | Washington DC |
The Bostonian Hotel
Superior First-Class
26 North Street Boston MA United States
Tucked away in one of the city's most sought-after areas is the Bostonian Hotel Boston. Situated close to South Station in the heart of North End Boston, their redbrick exterior and timeless interiors represent a distinctive fusion of the past and present. The majority of the main sites are accessible by foot.
Superior First-Class
26 North Street Boston MA United States
Tucked away in one of the city's most sought-after areas is the Bostonian Hotel Boston. Situated close to South Station in the heart of North End Boston, their redbrick exterior and timeless interiors represent a distinctive fusion of the past and present. The majority of the main sites are accessible by foot.
