Is this tour guaranteed to depart? Do you have information on how many travellers are currently confirmed on this tour and whether there is a risk this tour will be cancelled?

If they decide to leave the group early is there any amount they can be refunded for the services not used on the final day?

Are meals included ?? What if you don't get minimum number Will your still go on or get cancelled ??

Meals are not included in this itinerary. Please note that departures are generally confirmed within 60 days of the scheduled departure date. Until that time, departures remain subject to minimum passenger requirements, and in the unlikely event that the minimum number of participants is not reached, the departure may be cancelled.

Could you please provide detailed information about the itinerary, inclusions, and accommodations for this booking?

Tour Inclusions Accommodation: 4 & 3 star hotels and inns Meals: - Transportation: A/C coach or mini-bus Tour Guiding Services of experienced tour leaders Orientation Walks Organised orientation walks at some of the towns visited Free Wi-Fi Complimentary hotel and coach Wi-Fi ( where available ) What is NOT included? Any flights not mentioned above Travel Insurance Meals not stated above Items of a personal nature Tips and gestures Entrance fees to the sights and museums Optional activities Other services not stated in the itinerary Accommodation list has already been provided on the tour itinerary, yet it will be fully confirmed 30 days prior to departure date.

I would like to book with a private room.

Tour price including Single Supplement: $2946

Do you accommodate kids? Can you check and advise, and give the final price?

Unfortunately, this tour is designed for adults only, and we require all participants to be 18 years or older. At this time, we're unable to accommodate children under that age on this particular itinerary.

Should there be a problem this time with visa for USA as Australian citizens?

We recommend checking directly with the relevant government authorities or official immigration websites to confirm your current eligibility and entry requirements as an Australian citizen.

I have either never received or have misfiled final tour documents. I can see what is online but no detail on what time we meet for orientation at the Hotel on Day 1 arrival in NYC. And do we just check in to the Hotel on our own when we arrive - any particulars? We are arriving early that morning so hoping we can check in early, if room is available of course.

What time will our group orientation be on Day 1 Saturday, May 24 at the Hotel? That is presuming we are having a meeting. If so, can you please advise?

Can a 17 year old travel in this. And is all meals included in this?

Does this price include entry tickets as well. What are the additional charges we have to pay

What is the discount policy for new customers?

There can be a 3% discount for new customers. Please confirm specific discount options with customer service.

Do you offer age restrictions exceptions for the tour?

While the age range for the tour is 18 to 59, exceptions can be made depending on the demography of the departure.

Great Eastern Cities

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Start and end in New York City

3.9 (17 reviews)

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The hotels and excursions were excellent. It allowed me a good insight into the American culture, its history and development.
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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 55
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
New York
New York
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (MARTINIQUE NEW YORK ON BROADWAY)
Optional Activities
- Explore New York City streets
Day 2
New York
New York
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (MARTINIQUE NEW YORK ON BROADWAY)
Included Activities
- City tour with expert guide
- Visit globally recognised landmarks of New York City
- View Manhattan skyline
Optional Activities
- Helicopter tour over Manhattan
- Explore Central Park
- Visit Times Square
Landmarks
Central Park
Times Square
Manhattan
Day 3
New York - Finger Lakes - Niagara Falls
New York - Finger Lakes - Niagara Falls
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (CROWNE PLAZA NIAGARA FALLS NY - RIVERSIDE)
Included Activities
- Travel through Finger Lakes Countryside
- Stop at Watkins Glen
- Wine tasting at Watkins Glen
Landmarks
Lake Seneca
Watkins Glen
Niagara Falls
Day 4
Niagara Falls - Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Niagara Falls - Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (SURESTAY COLLECTION BY BW GENETTI HOTEL)
Optional Activities
- Hornblower Cruises boat ride with stunning waterfront views
- Explore Niagara Falls
- Stroll along Table Rock to view Horseshoe Falls
- Lunch with Hornblower cruise
Landmarks
Niagara Falls
Horseshoe Falls
Table Rock
Day 5
Pennsylvania Dutch Country - Gettysburg - Washington, D.C.
Pennsylvania Dutch Country - Gettysburg - Washington, D.C.
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (OMNI SHOREHAM HOTEL)
Included Activities
- Travel through Appalachian Mountains
- Visit Gettysburg National Military Park
- Learn about the Civil War battle and historic sites
Optional Activities
- Evening group dinner tour in Washington, D.C.
Landmarks
Gettysburg National Military Park
Susquehanna River
Appalachian Mountains
Day 6
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (OMNI SHOREHAM HOTEL)
Included Activities
- City tour with expert guide
- Visit U.S. Capitol Building
- Visit Washington Monument
- Visit Lincoln Memorial
- View the White House
- Visit Arlington National Cemetery
- Visit JFK Memorial
Optional Activities
- Visit Smithsonian Institute
- Stroll the banks of the Potomac River
- Visit museums
Landmarks
U.S. Capitol Building
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
The White House
Arlington National Cemetery
JFK Memorial
Smithsonian Institute
Potomac River
Day 7
Washington, D.C. - Philadelphia
Washington, D.C. - Philadelphia
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (WYNDHAM PHILADELPHIA HISTORIC DISTRICT)
Included Activities
- City tour of Philadelphia
- Explore historic district
- Visit Liberty Bell
- Visit Independence National Historic Park
Landmarks
Liberty Bell
Independence National Historic Park
Day 8
Philadelphia - New York
Philadelphia - New York

Landmarks
Central Park
Times Square
Manhattan

Landmarks
Lake Seneca
Watkins Glen
Niagara Falls

Landmarks
Niagara Falls
Horseshoe Falls
Table Rock

Landmarks
Gettysburg National Military Park
Susquehanna River
Appalachian Mountains

Landmarks
U.S. Capitol Building
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
The White House
Arlington National Cemetery
JFK Memorial
Smithsonian Institute
Potomac River

Landmarks
Liberty Bell
Independence National Historic Park

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

MARTINIQUE NEW YORK ON BROADWAY
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2
CROWNE PLAZA NIAGARA FALLS NY - RIVERSIDE
Hotel 3*
day 3
SURESTAY COLLECTION BY BW GENETTI HOTEL
Hotel 3*
day 4
OMNI SHOREHAM HOTEL
Hotel 4*
Days 5, 6
WYNDHAM PHILADELPHIA HISTORIC DISTRICT
Hotel 4*
day 7

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3.9

Overall rating based on 17 Reviews

Itinerary
4.2
Transport
4.5
Guide
3.9
Accommodation
4.1
Food
2.8
Tour Operator
4.7

Jan3.0•October 2025
At no time were we told of the tour company name. I found out at the hotel when we got there. Wasn't even sure if...
At no time were we told of the tour company name. I found out at the hotel when we got there. Wasn't even sure if hotel was correct. Was informed that tour was in English never told about German. Made trip difficult. Two groups one English speaking and one German no one communicated. Tour manager was very rude to bus driver who was only asking what did she want to do re places to stop etc. Tour manager very disorganised and no plan in place. Should have had introductory meeting on first night to introduce everyone and explain itinerary and protocols but didn't. Bus driver was awesome and helpful especially to boy in wheelchair. He was also patient with tour manager. Some excursions eg night tour of Washington dc very boring. Visit to Amish country was a furphy as we only got to visit a roadside stall to buy cakes. Some information from tour manager was incorrect. Eg Niagara Falls being oldest park in North America...wrong Yellowstone is.Show more
Traveled in September 2025
Reply from: Travel Talk
Hi Jan, thank you for sharing your feedback. We truly appreciate the time you’ve taken to provide these insights, as they are very valuable in helping us improve our tours. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on a future tour where we can deliver the seamless and memorable experience we strive for. All the best, Travel Talk Team
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Ruth4.0•September 2025
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Was very nice and informative
Traveled in August 2024
Reply from: Travel Talk
Hi Ruth, thanks so much for your feedback! We’re so glad you found the Great Eastern Cities tour both enjoyable and informative. Hope to see you on another adventure soon! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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Sven3.0•August 2025
Ovall it was good, just it was not mentiond there will be translation of everyting in german an italian aswell
Traveled in July 2025
Reply from: Travel Talk
Hi Sven, thank you for your feedback — we’re glad to hear you had a good experience overall. We look forward to welcoming you back for another Travel Talk adventure. All the best, Travel Talk Team
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Arthur4.0•June 2025
Good tour, but very (too!) short excursions. Driver got lost on drive to Washington DC and we lost 2.5 hours of time...
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Traveled in May 2025
Reply from: Travel Talk
Hi Arthur, thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you still enjoyed the tour overall, and we appreciate you bringing these points to our attention. We’re continuously working to improve both our itineraries and guest experience, and your comments are incredibly helpful in that process. We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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Ralph4.0•June 2025
Good tour. Great destinations, though some were long drives apart. Guide was very good. Hotels very good.
Traveled in May 2025
Reply from: Travel Talk
Hi Ralph, thank you for your feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the destinations, and that the guide and hotels met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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Erzsebet3.0•October 2024
I would like to share my experience for the future travellers to be aware of the challenges they might face when...
I would like to share my experience for the future travellers to be aware of the challenges they might face when travelling to the USA. I have booked my trip on January for myself and my friend and we have encountered several problems: -1 - VISA to the US.Please be aware that you might need a Visa, an ESTA would not suffice. In this case try to fill in the application asap as the waiting times for an interview date is over three months. We could not secure an interview date before our original tour departure date (April) hence we had to reschedule our tour date to September which costed us £200/person. My friend had an interview date just 10 days before the departure date, thought this would be very very stressful and wanted to cancel the tour altogether in time (within 60 days before the departure date) and we've been told that in this case there will be no refund at all, she will lose all her payment (due to the previous rescheduling). She's had her Visa/Passport just in the very last minute so she could join the tour but the late purchase of the flight ticket costed her double. -2-no transfer available from the airport to the hotel, you have to book your own transfer -3-to our shock on the very first day in NY our tour guide informed us that due to crossing the border to Canada (Niagara Falls) we might encounter problems with our Visa. As we had 10 year Visa to the US we did not have any problems finally, but this had been an unnecessary/avoidable stress and this issue (Canada Visa problems) had been nowhere specified by the travel agent beforehand. -4- this was supposed to be an English speaking tour, but because the majority of the group were Germans, turned out to be a German speaking one. Our tour guide really tried to translate everything, but we've still missed out a lot, not to mention losing lots of precious time. -5-the tour turned out to be a basic one: done only what was absolutely necessary, nothing more. The optionals in NY weren't mentioned and the others had gone ahead only if weather permitting or fulfilled the minimum of 10 travellers criteria. -6- we had only one(!) proper breakfast included (in Williamsport) in seven days + two breakfast vouchers (valid for a bagel/muffin + hot drink) in Washington DC and no dinner at all (original plan included a group dinner?) On the other hand we had several breaks during the long travels between destinations, the scenery and the cities spectacular, the hotels are very good and the tour guide had been knowledgeable and helpful.Show more
Traveled in September 2024
Reply from: Travel Talk
Hi Erzsebet, we're glad to hear that you had an enjoyable tour experience overall. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your detailed feedback, your insights are invaluable to us as we strive to enhance our services every day. It sounds like you encountered some challenges, particularly regarding visa requirements and transfer arrangements. While we understand how stressful these situations can be, we would like to kindly note that it is the responsibility of our passengers to arrange their visas and stay updated on their country’s visa requirements as outlined on our website and in our terms and conditions. We are sorry to hear that some aspects of the tour weren’t to your expectations, please keep in mind that all inclusions and exclusions of your trip are listed in the tour itinerary, inclusions section, and trip notes. We thank you for your understanding and hope to see you on future adventures to amend this with a 5-star experience across the board! All the best, Travel Talk team
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Donna4.0•August 2024
Good variety. Difficult having two languages spoken though. Also the bus was not great. Some seats were damaged. It...
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Traveled in July 2024
Reply from: Travel Talk
Hi Donna, thank you for your kind review. We're glad you enjoyed the variety on the trip, but we're sorry to hear about the issues with the bus. We value all our customer’s feedback to deliver the best service to our passengers as possible. If you could please send your full query to our Customer Service team at info@traveltalktours.com , one of our Customer Service representatives will be able to investigate all the points you have brought up and respond back to you accordingly. Thanks, Travel Talk team
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Margaritha4.0•July 2024
Well organized tour. I did enjoy
Traveled in July 2024
Reply from: Travel Talk
Hello Margaritha, thank you for your kind review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour through the USA, experiencing all the amazing things the itinerary had to offer. We hope to welcome you on another trip with us! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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patrick1.0•July 2024
We were not told that it was a German and English tour. Ms Pagan spoke alternately English and German. It was very...
We were not told that it was a German and English tour. Ms Pagan spoke alternately English and German. It was very hard for our brains to switch back and forth and we lost all our concentration. We had ten in our group and were very agonizing in communication on the bus The bus was old, lack of ventilation, most of the cup holders were broken. the toilet facility on the bus lacks of ventilation as sitting at the back near the toilet smells bad whenever some one used it We were all under the assumption that breakfast was included as we always experienced in our tours such as Gate One where all breakfasts were included. As it was except for one none of the breakfast was includedShow more
Traveled in June 2024
Deepti3.0•July 2024
For the pricethere were very few inclusions and everything was extra or self organized.
Traveled in June 2024
Reply from: Travel Talk
Hi Deepti, thank you for your review. We would kindly like to note that everything included in your tour as well as the optional extras are listed under each day of the Itinerary, as well as the Tour Inclusions and Trip Notes sections of the tour page on our website. We apologise if this was unclear and hope that you had a great time on tour nonetheless. All the best, Travel Talk Team
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Yvonne
Asked on July 12th, 2026
Is this tour guaranteed to depart? Do you have information on how many travellers are currently confirmed on this tour and whether there is a risk this tour will be cancelled?
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  Yvonne
  Traveler•Written July 2026
  If they decide to leave the group early is there any amount they can be refunded for the services not used on the final day?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written July 2026
  The tour is expected to be confirmed for departure this week. As our USA tours are operated in partnership with a trusted third-party operator, with travellers joining from multiple suppliers, we're unfortunately unable to provide information regarding the current number of confirmed passengers or the likelihood of cancellation beyond the official confirmation status.
- Travel TalkOperator•Written July 2026
  They are welcome to leave the tour at that point if they wish. However, as our tours are sold as package arrangements, we are unable to offer refunds or credits for any unused services on the final day.
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Don
Asked on June 13th, 2026
Are meals included ?? What if you don't get minimum number Will your still go on or get cancelled ??
Meals
Tour Details
- Travel TalkOperator•Written June 2026
  Meals are not included in this itinerary. Please note that departures are generally confirmed within 60 days of the scheduled departure date. Until that time, departures remain subject to minimum passenger requirements, and in the unlikely event that the minimum number of participants is not reached, the departure may be cancelled.
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Dan
Asked on April 20th, 2026
Could you please provide detailed information about the itinerary, inclusions, and accommodations for this booking?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Travel TalkOperator•Written April 2026
  Tour Inclusions
  
  Accommodation: 4 & 3 star hotels and inns
  Meals: -
  Transportation: A/C coach or mini-bus
  Tour Guiding Services of experienced tour leaders
  Orientation Walks Organised orientation walks at some of the towns visited
  Free Wi-Fi Complimentary hotel and coach Wi-Fi ( where available )
  
  What is NOT included?
  
  Any flights not mentioned above
  Travel Insurance
  Meals not stated above
  Items of a personal nature
  Tips and gestures
  Entrance fees to the sights and museums
  Optional activities
  Other services not stated in the itinerary
  
  Accommodation list has already been provided on the tour itinerary, yet it will be fully confirmed 30 days prior to departure date.
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Mike
Asked on April 12th, 2026
I would like to book with a private room.
Accommodation
- Travel TalkOperator•Written April 2026
  Tour price including Single Supplement: $2946
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Stephanie
Asked on July 8th, 2025
Do you accommodate kids? Can you check and advise, and give the final price?
Age Range
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Travel TalkOperator•Written July 2025
  Unfortunately, this tour is designed for adults only, and we require all participants to be 18 years or older. At this time, we're unable to accommodate children under that age on this particular itinerary.
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Craig
Asked on May 24th, 2025
Should there be a problem this time with visa for USA as Australian citizens?
Visa
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2025
  We recommend checking directly with the relevant government authorities or official immigration websites to confirm your current eligibility and entry requirements as an Australian citizen.
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Suzanne
Asked on May 17th, 2025
I have either never received or have misfiled final tour documents. I can see what is online but no detail on what time we meet for orientation at the Hotel on Day 1 arrival in NYC. And do we just check in to the Hotel on our own when we arrive - any particulars? We are arriving early that morning so hoping we can check in early, if room is available of course.
Accommodation
Tour Details
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  Suzanne
  Traveler•Written May 2025
  What time will our group orientation be on Day 1 Saturday, May 24 at the Hotel? That is presuming we are having a meeting. If so, can you please advise?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2025
  Typically, there is no group meeting scheduled on Day 1. You will meet your guide the following day. However, upon arrival, you can refer to the hotel help desk for the guide's contact details if you wish to get in touch or receive more information in advance.
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Lydia
Asked on May 5th, 2025
Can a 17 year old travel in this. And is all meals included in this?
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  Lydia
  Traveler•Written May 2025
  Does this price include entry tickets as well. What are the additional charges we have to pay
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  Lydia
  Traveler•Written May 2025
  Could you please provide me with detailed itinerary? And also Can you clarify what the price covers and what additional costs I should expect?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2025
  Meals are not included unless otherwise stated on the itinerary. A 17-year-old is welcome to join the tour when accompanied by an adult. The price covers accommodation, transportation during the tour, entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary, and an English-speaking guide. Exclusions: Meals, personal expenses, optional activities, and international flights are not included.
- Travel TalkOperator•Written May 2025
  A more detailed itinerary beyond what is already provided is not available. The itinerary listed includes all the key activities, and any changes are typically minor and finalized closer to departure.
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Dominique
Asked on March 30th, 2025
What is the discount policy for new customers?
Payments
- Travel TalkOperator•Written March 2025
  There can be a 3% discount for new customers. Please confirm specific discount options with customer service.
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Verena
Asked on March 2nd, 2025
Do you offer age restrictions exceptions for the tour?
Age Range
- Travel TalkOperator•Written March 2025
  While the age range for the tour is 18 to 59, exceptions can be made depending on the demography of the departure.

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