Washington D.C. & Philadelphia 2-Day Tour
Sightseeing and your transfer to New York, all in one!
- Tour type
- Group tour
- Departure
- Every Monday (flight YP135 only)
- Group size
- Minimum 5 travelers
- Transport
- By vehicle
- Duration
- 2 days, 1 night
- Guide
- Driver-guide
Overview
Sightseeing and your transfer to New York in one trip — Washington D.C. & Philadelphia 2-Day Tour
Your trip begins the moment you land in the nation’s capital.
After pick-up at Washington Dulles International Airport, spend a half day at Washington’s top sights before checking into your hotel.
The next day, visit Philadelphia’s highlights,
then ride comfortably to New York in a JG Tours vehicle.
Airport arrival, hotel, sightseeing and city-to-city transfer
all connected in one itinerary — a 2-day tour that lets you
experience the East Coast’s key cities efficiently.
A special East Coast trip that starts the moment you arrive.
Begin with pick-up at Washington Dulles, see the essential sights on a half-day Washington tour, then visit Philadelphia’s highlights the next day before we take you safely and comfortably to New York.
Airport pick-up, hotel, sightseeing and transfer all in one — the most efficient way to see the East Coast’s key cities in two days.
Group size: Group tour (minimum 5 travelers)
Departures: every Monday (for flight YP135 only)
Transport: by vehicle
Price: $600.00 per person
Why travel with JG Tours?
Hotel, tours and transfer in one!
All-in-one itinerary
Safe, comfortable
private vehicle
Only the highlights,
in a well-planned itinerary
Washington D.C. and Philadelphia sightseeing,
plus your hotel and transfer to New York,
all handled in one efficient trip
No public transit or route planning to worry about — ride in comfort in a JG Tours vehicle.
A carefully built route featuring only
the places you really shouldn’t miss.
Drop-off after the tour
Finish your trip without any hassle.
Choose the drop-off option you prefer:
1. Your hotel in Manhattan, within the service area
(14th St – 59th St / 3rd Ave – 10th Ave)
2. A designated stop in Times Square
Drop-off — please note
1. Please enter your hotel when booking.
(If you haven’t decided yet, let us know once it’s confirmed.)
2. Hotel drop-off is only available for addresses within the service area.
(14th St – 59th St / 3rd Ave – 10th Ave)
3. If your hotel is outside the service area, please contact us.
You can also be dropped off at:
Manhattan: in front of the 7-Eleven across from JGSTAY - Times Square
(opposite 765 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036)
What’s included
✓Included
- Transportation (vehicle, fuel, tolls)
- Driver-guide
- Hotel (double occupancy)
* Single room: $100 extra per night.
✕Not included
- Personal meals and expenses
- Travel insurance
Itinerary
Day 1: IAD airport pick-up → Washington D.C.
12:00 PM, pick-up at Washington Dulles (IAD), timed to flight YP135
As this is a group tour shared with other guests, it runs on a fixed schedule. We’re sorry, but we can’t wait separately for delays caused by late or lost baggage or secondary inspection.
Also, if we can’t reach you at the airport or your arrival is delayed beyond a set time, the vehicle will leave as scheduled so other guests’ plans aren’t affected.
U.S. Capitol (exterior)
With its grand dome and classical architecture, the U.S. Capitol is one of the nation’s most iconic buildings. See where Congress meets and feel the history and traditions of American politics.
The White House (exterior)
The White House is the office and residence of the President of the United States. Home to every president since John Adams in 1800, it’s where the president works, receives foreign dignitaries and lives.
Lunch (on your own)
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
A world-class museum with a vast natural history collection — dinosaur fossils, gems, specimens and more. Discover the story of life on Earth, evolution and the wonders of nature.
Jefferson Memorial
Built to honor Thomas Jefferson, the Jefferson Memorial is a landmark of Washington, D.C., known for its grand Roman-style dome. The inscriptions on its walls, carrying his ideals of democracy, capture the founding spirit of America.
Lincoln Memorial & Korean War Veterans Memorial
The grand memorial to Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President. Sit on its terraced steps and reflect on unity and freedom through his words and statue.
The Korean War Veterans Memorial honors the sacrifice and courage of the American and allied soldiers who served in the Korean War. Its statues and engraved wall powerfully convey the reality of war and the veterans’ devotion.
After the highlights tour, overnight at a hotel near IAD airport
🏢 Hotel stay
🍽️ Breakfast (not included) / Lunch (not included) / Dinner (not included)
Day 2: Washington D.C. → Philadelphia → Manhattan
Hotel pick-up, then on to Philadelphia
Rocky Statue at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps
A must for any Rocky fan! Strike your own champion pose by the statue, then run up the steps just like in the movie.
University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)
Founded by Benjamin Franklin, UPenn is one of America’s top Ivy League universities — a hub of learning and research with a lively urban campus. Walk the grounds where history and the modern city meet.
Liberty Bell & Independence Hall
Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell and Independence Hall are the historic heart of American democracy. The Declaration of Independence was signed at Independence Hall, and the Liberty Bell became the symbol that announced that independence to the world.
Lunch (on your own)
Princeton University
A classic Ivy League school on the East Coast. Founded in 1746, Princeton is famous for its campus of historic architecture set in beautiful natural surroundings.
After the highlights tour, depart for Times Square, Manhattan
Hotel drop-off within the service area (14th St – 59th St / 3rd Ave – 10th Ave)
Or drop-off in Times Square, across from JGSTAY - Times Square (765 8th Ave)
🍽️ Breakfast (included) / Lunch (not included) / Dinner (not included)
Before you book
Meeting and drop-off points
Washington Dulles (IAD) meeting point: after landing — before immigration and baggage claim — please let your guide know you’ve arrived using the contact details we sent you.
We’ll tell you the exact airport pick-up point individually.
* Meeting time: 12:00 PM (noon)
Tour ends in Manhattan: in front of the 7-Eleven across from JGSTAY - Times Square (765 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036)
* The end time may vary with traffic and weather.
Important information
- Departs every Monday (for flight YP135 only)
- We recommend purchasing your own travel insurance before the trip.
- The tour requires a minimum of 5 travelers and may be cancelled if this minimum isn’t reached.
- This is a self-guided tour with a driver-guide who drives and gives brief introductions.
- The schedule may change depending on conditions on the day.
- Travelers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- For group bookings, we can arrange the tour you’d like.
- If the schedule is delayed for reasons within our control, such as a vehicle breakdown, we will provide assistance where possible.
- The schedule may change or be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather or road closures.
Thank you for your understanding.
Vehicles
- Up to 5 travelers: Honda minivan.
- 6–13 travelers: Sprinter van.
- 14 or more: full-size coach.
- We can’t install car seats or store large personal suitcases.
Cancellation and refund policy
- 30 or more days before departure: full refund
- 29–20 days before: 20% of the tour price deducted
- 19–7 days before: 30% deducted
- 6–4 days before: 50% deducted
- 3 days before through the day of the tour: no cancellations or refunds
- ※ Dates are based on local time.
