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Highlights of USA East Coast 11 Days

$3,499.00

New York, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Washington DC, Niagara Falls, Boston

Flying to into New York, you can begin your adventure with a guided tour of the city, or take your own bite out of the big apple – feel free to spend the whole day eating pizza if that's what you like! The following day you'll cruise the Hudson river and view the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge, before walking and driving through the iconic Manhattan city-scape.

On to Philadelphia, where you will see the Liberty Bell, thought to have been rung after the first reading of the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776. Keeping with the political theme, you will next visit Washington DC and view a number of important landmarks such as the White House, Lincoln Memorial, and the memorials to the Americans who died in the Korean and Vietnam wars. After all of this history, soak up the power of the Niagara Falls, up close on the famous 'Maid of the Mist' cruise, and then explore Boston's Harvard University, Freedom Trail (a 2.5-mile, red-lined route that leads you to 16 historically significant sites in the city), and Public Gardens – established in 1837 and the first public botanical garden in America.

Tour Highlights:

  • Take a bite out of the Big Apple – New York, New York
  • Follow the path to independence in Philadelphia
  • Get a taste of Atlantic City and take a walk on the Atlantic Ocean boardwalk
  • Walk through American history in Washington DC
  • Experience Niagara Falls right up close on the Maid of the Mist
  • Visit Boston and see Harvard University and the oldest public park in the United States
  • Extend your stay in the US with a choice of four additional cities – Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and/or Honolulu!

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Departure Dates

2018 Price Per Person Single Supplement
28 Apr 15 Aug From
$3,499
Twin Share
(Quad Share also Available) 		$1000
16 May 10 Oct
06 Jun 07 Nov
08 Aug

Package Inclusions:

  • Economy class international airfares, taxes and fuel surcharges departing Sydney or Melbourne flying United Airlines^, American Airlines^ or Air Canada^ (subject to availability)
  • 7 nights hotel accommodation (twin/double/quad share)
  • Round trip airport and hotel transfers
  • Sightseeing of all major cities (excludes admissions and optional shows)
  • Air conditioned coach transportation
  • Professional English speaking tour manager and driver team

Package Exclusions:

  • Tour manager and driver tipping prepaid in Australia: $200
  • Optional admission#, meal+, and show▲ packages prepaid in Australia
  • Optional land and cruise extensions
  • ESTA US visa waiver application fee (mandatory)
  • eTA Canada visa waiver application fee (required if flying Air Canada)
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Personal expenditure and anything not stated
  • Anything not mentioned or ‘optional’ or ‘own account’ in the itinerary
  • Breakfast in Atlantic City
  • Resort fees of USD$20 (approx. AUD$25) per room per night apply in Atlantic City, payable directly to the hotel on arrival

Price Guide:

Flights & Surcharges:

  • Interstate Surcharge: Brisbane $300, Adelaide $400, Perth $650 (interstate flights may be via Sydney or Melbourne on Jetstar, Qantas or Virgin Australia, subject to availability)
  • Early Arrival/Stay Behind/Stopover Surcharge: From $250 per city (subject to availability and applicable fare difference)
  • Airline Upgrade (economy class)^: Virgin Australia from $250, Qantas from $400 (subject to availability and applicable fare difference)
  • Premium Economy/Business Class Upgrade^: Please contact us for a quote.
  • Child Price: Same as adult
  • Please note: Flight itineraries are not available until 1 month prior to departure, may involve up to 2 transits per leg

Accommodation:

  • Single Supplement (core land package): $1000 (in addition to the twin share price)
  • Quad Share: Hotel rooms compromise two double beds sleeping up to a maximum of four persons

Optional Activities (payable directly to your tour guide):

  • New York Day Tour: $200 (availability subject to minimum number of participants)
  • Boston City Tour: $200 (availability subject to minimum number of participants)

All prices, itineraries, airlines, and hotels are subject to availability and change without prior notice. Nexus Holidays reserves the right to provide substitutes of similar standard and adjust the itinerary as we see fit to ensure the smooth running of the tour. Itinerary and sites to be visited are subject to change due to local and seasonal conditions, time and other unforeseen constraints beyond our control. Passengers must remain with the tour group at all times and must not deviate from the set itinerary. The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject to change depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itinerary for the time spent on land. Please check all information before booking. By booking, you accept all Booking Conditions.

Optional Post Tour Extension

Best of the West Coast USA Tour 10 Days

From $2,499

San Francisco, Napa Valley, Santa Barbara, Solvang, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon West

Wonders come in many forms, as this exciting itinerary along the West Coast of the USA illustrates perfectly. Beginning with the sights of San Francisco including the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, you'll sample the wines of the gorgeous Napa Valley region, visit the US Navy's Seventh Fleet, and discover the Spanish and Danish histories of Southern California in beautiful San Diego and Solvang. Natural attractions beyond belief await you at the incomparable Grand Canyon West – with an over-night stay in glitzy Las Vegas included!

Package Inclusions:

  • Economy class airfares, taxes & fuel surcharges departing Sydney or Melbourne with United Airlines or American Airlines (international long haul sectors only, subject to availability)
  • 8 nights hotel accommodation (twin share)
  • Daily breakfast except in Las Vegas
  • Round trip airport and hotel transfers
  • Air conditioned motor coach transportation
  • Admissions to scenic attractions and national parks (excludes admissions & optional shows)
  • Professional English speaking tour guide(s)

Package Exclusions:

  • Prepaid tour guide & driver tipping: $120pp
  • Optional Activities
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Personal expenditure and anything not stated

Optional Activities:

  • Universal Studios Tour: $175
  • Las Vegas Night Tour: $60
  • Grand Canyon Helicopter & Boat Ride: $400
  • Napa Valley Wine tasting Basics: + Lunch: $45

For more information about this pre-tour extension click here.

Optional Self-Guided Extension

Las Vegas 3 Nights

From $599

Single Supplement: $250

Las Vegas is known as the entertainment capital of the world. From intimate cocktail lounges to huge techno dance halls, country-and-western bars to sports bars, Las Vegas night life will blow your mind. Enjoy the constant stream of big-name acts that pass through town, and experience everything from sensational views to authentic blues. From Elvis Museums to gaming museums, roller coasters to dancing fountains, and lion habitats to flamingo habitats, Las Vegas offers an incredible variety of attractions and activities for all ages.

Inclusions:

  • 3 nights hotel accommodation at Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower, Circus Circus Casino & Resort or similar (subject to availability)
  • Round trip airport and hotel shuttle transfers
  • Airfares

Exclusions:

  • Breakfast
  • Mandatory resort fee payable to the hotel upon arrival (approx USD$30/room/day)

Price Guide:

  • Optional Hotel Upgrade: Monte Carlo Casino & Resort or similar from $150 per person twin share, $300 per person single (subject to availability)
  • Flight itinerary will not be available until 1 month before departure and may involve up to 2 transits per leg
  • This extension can be combined with any or all of the other extensions

Optional Self-Guided Extension

Los Angeles 3 Nights

From $599

Single Supplement: $250

Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States and has cultural attractions that are second to none, whether it’s the Space Shuttle Endeavour, Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Getty Center or art galleries and urban art. Los Angeles is also known as the centre of the nation’s film and television industry, not far from its iconic Hollywood sign, studios such as Paramount Pictures, Universal and Warner Brothers offer behind-the-scenes tours. During your free time, you may consider enjoying the Venice Beach Boardwalk.

Inclusions:

  • 3 nights hotel accommodation at The Fullerton Hotel or Clarion Hotel or similar (subject to availability)
  • Round trip airport and hotel shuttle transfers
  • Airfares

Exclusions:

  • Breakfast
  • Mandatory resort fee payable to the hotel upon arrival (approx USD$30/room/day)

Price Guide:

  • Optional Hotel Upgrade: Hilton Anaheim or similar from $200 per person twin share, $400 per person single (subject to availability)
  • Flight itinerary will not be available until 1 month before departure, may involve up to 2 transits per leg
  • This extension can be combined with any or all of the other extensions

Optional Self-Guided Extension

San Francisco 2 Nights

From $599

Single Supplement: $250

San Francisco is a vibrant & bustling city full of museums, theatres and destination neighbourhoods such as Chinatown, Union Square, and Fisherman’s Wharf. San Francisco is also home to the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Pier 39, all of which are easy to locate in the city. Consider a day trip to award winning wineries in Napa and Sonoma.

Inclusions:

  • 2 nights hotel accommodation at a 3 star city hotel (subject to availability)
  • Round trip airport and hotel shuttle transfers
  • Airfares

Exclusions:

  • Breakfast
  • Mandatory resort fee payable to the hotel upon arrival (approx USD$30/room/day)

Price Guide:

  • Optional Hotel Upgrade: Hilton San Francisco Union Square or similar from $200 per person twin share, $400 per person single (subject to availability)
  • Flight itinerary will not be available until 1 month before departure, may involve up to 2 transits per leg
  • This extension can be combined with any or all of the other extensions

Optional Self-Guided Extension

Honolulu, Hawaii 3 Nights

From $1099

Single Supplement: $250

Hit the beach and the legendary surf. Swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, outrigger canoeing or just sunbathing – it’s all available here! Popular places of interest include Diamond Head and the Sea Life Park.

Inclusions:

  • 1 night hotel post-accommodation near New York JFK or Newark Airport
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation at Ambassador Hotel or The Imperial Hawaii Resort or similar (subject to availability)
  • Round trip airport and hotel shuttle transfers
  • Airfares

Exclusions:

  • Breakfast
  • Mandatory resort fee payable to the hotel upon arrival (approx USD$30/room/day)

Price Guide:

  • Optional Hotel Upgrade: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort or similar from $200 per person twin share, $400 per person single (subject to availability)
  • Note: Flights may transit via Los Angeles or another city
  • Flight itinerary will not be available until 1 month before departure
  • This extension can be combined with any or all of the other extensions

Hotel Accommodation

New York Crowne Plaza Newark Airport or similar
Atlantic City Bally’s Atlantic City or similar
Washington DC Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC or similar
Niagara Falls Best Western Plus Lockport Hotel or similar
Boston Holiday inn Express Saugus or similar
Fly from Australia for the United States of America. On arrival in New York, your guide will meet you and arrange a shuttle bus to your hotel.
Optional tour of New York: Start off by visiting the Empire State Building, which was the world’s tallest building for nearly 40 years, and is still one of the most famous landmarks in the city. Then, travel to Grand Central Station, a famous NYC landmark in Midtown Manhattan, before heading out to the renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art. MOMA is the largest art museum in the United States, with a collection of more than 2 million works of art. Finish the day in Central Park in the heart of New York City, and enjoy the many attractions, sights and seasonal events the park has to offer.
Today, take a sightseeing cruise on the Hudson River and enjoy the city view from a totally different angle, allowing you to take pictures with the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge. Then, wander the world-famous financial and securities trading district – Wall Street, visiting Trinity Church, the New York Stock Exchange, and its signature Charging Bull sculpture.In the end of the day, our tour bus will pass by Fifth Avenue, the Rockefeller Centre, Ground Zero and One World Trade Centre.
In the morning, visit Philadelphia, known as the birthplace of American democracy. At Independence National Historical Park, you will stand exactly where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were signed inside Independence Hall. You’ll see the Liberty Bell, with its famous crack, and learn how this former State House bell was transformed into an extraordinary symbol. Take a trip to Atlantic City and become in-tune with what it is known for; world-renowned casinos and hotels, restaurants, attractions. Atlantic City features a famous boardwalk by the sparkling Atlantic Ocean, with miles of white sandy beaches.
Today, head to Washington D.C. and visit the Lincoln Memorial. This grand monument overlooks the Reflecting Pool, the Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol. Inside, the 19-foot marble statue of the 16th president is flanked by inscriptions of his Second Inaugural Address and the famous Gettysburg Address. Next, stop at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Korean War Memorial. The two monuments honour members of the U.S. armed forces who fought and died in these wars. Later, take photos with the White House and the U.S. Capitol, which compose the political nerve-centre of the nation. If time allows, visit the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, for a glance at aviation and space history, as well as a vision of space travel in the future, through thousands of objects on display, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, and a lunar rock.
This morning, visit the Corning Museum of Glass, which is dedicated to the history, art, and science behind glass-making. The museum contains more than 45,000 objects, some of which date back millennia. Enjoy a Hot Glass Show by professional glass craftsmen. After lunch, see the renowned Niagara Falls, and be astounded by the deafening roar! It’s the combination of height and volume that makes Niagara Falls so beautiful. More than 168,000 cubic meters of water goes over the falls every minute during peak daytime tourist hours. Take a voyage on the famous Maid of the Mist, which gets passengers as close as possible to the bottom of the Falls! The Maid rides right into the mist thrown up by the roaring cascade. You can also watch a movie which chronicles more than 12,000 years and examines human interaction with the falls through history.
Cross upstate New York en route for Boston. You will have the chance to taste the famous Boston lobster feast for dinner – get excited!
Free day at leisure in Boston. You may join an optional guided sightseeing tour of Harvard, the Freedom trail, and the Boston public gardens.
Board your flight home from Boston. The trip may be over but the experiences and memories will certainly last a lifetime.
In flight en route for home.
Arrive home this morning.

Optional Self-Guided Extension

Las Vegas 3 Nights

From $599

Single Supplement: $250

Las Vegas is known as the entertainment capital of the world. From intimate cocktail lounges to huge techno dance halls, country-and-western bars to sports bars, Las Vegas night life will blow your mind. Enjoy the constant stream of big-name acts that pass through town, and experience everything from sensational views to authentic blues. From Elvis museums to gaming museums, rollercoasters to dancing fountains, and lion habitats to flamingo habitats, Las Vegas offers an incredible variety of attractions and activities for all ages.

Inclusions:

  • 3 nights hotel accommodation at Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower, Circus Circus Casino & Resort or similar (subject to availability)
  • Round trip airport and hotel shuttle transfers
  • Airfares

Exclusions:

  • Breakfast
  • Mandatory resort fee payable upon arrival to the hotel (approx USD$30/room/day)

Price Guide:

  • Optional Hotel Upgrade: Monte Carlo Casino & Resort or similar from $150 per person twin share, $300 per person single (subject to availability)
  • Flight itinerary will not be available until 1 month before departure, may involve up to 2 transits per leg
  • This extension can be combined with any or all of the other extensions


This morning, visit New York State Capitol (if time permits), which has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880s. The building is a marvel of late 19th century architectural grandeur, built by hand of solid masonry over a period of 25 years. Continue south into New York City and on to JFK or Newark airport to board your flight to Las Vegas. Upon arrival, take a shuttle transfer to your hotel.
Spend the day at your leisure.
Spend the day at your leisure.
Take a shuttle transfer from your hotel to the airport. Board a connecting flight via Los Angeles/San Francisco/Vancouver to Australia.
In flight. The trip may be over but the experiences and memories will certainly last a lifetime.
Arrive home this morning.


Optional Self-Guided Extension

Los Angeles 3 Nights

From $599

Single Supplement: $250

Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States and has cultural attractions that are second to none, whether it’s the Space Shuttle Endeavour, Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Getty Center or art galleries and urban art. Los Angeles is also known as the centre of the nation’s film and television industry. Not far from the iconic Hollywood sign, studios such as Paramount Pictures, Universal and Warner Brothers offer behind-the-scenes tours. During your free time, you may consider enjoying the Venice Beach Boardwalk.

Inclusions:

  • 3 nights hotel accommodation at The Fullerton Hotel or Clarion Hotel or similar (subject to availability)
  • Round trip airport and hotel shuttle transfers
  • Airfares

Exclusions:

  • Breakfast
  • Mandatory resort fee payable upon arrival to the hotel (approx USD$30/room/day)

Price Guide:

  • Optional Hotel Upgrade: Hilton Anaheim or similar from $200 per person twin share, $400 per person single (subject to availability)
  • Flight itinerary will not be available until 1 month before departure, may involve up to 2 transits per leg
  • This extension can be combined with any or all of the other extensions


This morning, visit New York State Capitol (if time permits), which has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880s. The building is a marvel of late 19th century architectural grandeur, built by hand of solid masonry over a period of 25 years. Continue south into New York City and on to JFK or Newark airport to board your flight to Los Angeles. Upon arrival, take a shuttle transfer to your hotel.
Spend the day at your leisure.
Los Angeles
Spend the day at your leisure.
Take a shuttle transfer from your hotel to the airport. Board a flight to Australia. The flight may be via San Francisco or Vancouver depending on the carrier.
In flight. The trip may be over but the experiences and memories will certainly last a lifetime.
Arrive home this morning.


Optional Self-Guided Extension

San Francisco 2 Nights

From $599

Single Supplement: $250

San Francisco is a vibrant & bustling city full of museums, theatres, and destination neighbourhoods such as Chinatown, Union Square and Fisherman’s Wharf. San Francisco is also home to the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Pier 39, all of which are easy to locate in the city. Consider a daytrip to award winning wineries in Napa and Sonoma.

Inclusions:

  • 2 nights hotel accommodation at a 3 star city hotel (subject to availability)
  • Round trip airport and hotel shuttle transfers
  • Airfares

Exclusions:

  • Breakfast
  • Mandatory resort fee payable upon arrival to the hotel (approx USD$30/room/day)

Price Guide:

  • Optional Hotel Upgrade: Hilton San Francisco Union Square or similar from $200 per person twin share, $400 per person single (subject to availability)
  • Flight itinerary will not be available until 1 month before departure, may involve up to 2 transits per leg
  • This extension can be combined with any or all of the other extensions

This morning, visit New York State Capitol (if time permits), which has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880s. The building is a marvel of late 19th century architectural grandeur, built by hand of solid masonry over a period of 25 years. Continue south into New York City and on to JFK or Newark airport to board your flight to San Francisco. Upon arrival, take a shuttle transfer to your hotel.
Spend the day at your own arrangement and leisure.
Take a shuttle transfer from your hotel to the airport. Board a flight to Australia. The flight may be via Los Angeles or Vancouver depending your carrier.
In flight. The trip may be over but the experiences and memories will certainly last a lifetime.
Arrive home this morning.


Optional Self-Guided Extension

Honolulu, Hawaii 3 Nights

From $1099

Single Supplement: $250

Hit the beach and the legendary surf. Swimming, kayaking, snorkelling, outrigger canoeing, or just sunbathing – it’s all available here! Popular places of interest include Diamond Head and the Sea Life Park.

Inclusions:

  • 1 night hotel post-accommodation near New York JFK or Newark Airport
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation at Ambassador Hotel or The Imperial Hawaii Resort or similar (subject to availability)
  • Round trip airport and hotel shuttle transfers
  • Airfares

Exclusions:

  • Breakfast
  • Mandatory resort fee payable upon arrival to the hotel (approx USD$30/room/day)

Price Guide:

  • Optional Hotel Upgrade: Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort or similar from $200 per person twin share, $400 per person single (subject to availability)
  • Note: Flights may transit via Los Angeles or another city
  • Flight itinerary will not be available until 1 month before departure
  • This extension can be combined with any or all of the other extensions


This morning, visit New York State Capitol (if time permits), which has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880s. The building is a marvel of late 19th century architectural grandeur, built by hand of solid masonry over a period of 25 years. Continue south into New York City towards the airport for your overnight stay at a hotel near JFK or Newark airport.
Take a free hotel shuttle bus to the airport terminal for a flight to Honolulu. Note: The flight may be via Los Angeles or San Francisco. Upon arrival, take a shuttle transfer to the hotel.
Spend the day at your leisure in Honolulu.
Spend the day at your leisure in Honolulu.
Shuttle transfer to the airport for a connecting flight via Los Angeles or San Francisco to Australia.
In flight. The trip may be over but the experiences and memories will certainly last a lifetime.
Arrive home this morning.

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