DC–NYC Combo Tour
3 Days in Washington, DC + 3 Days in New York City
Teachers choose the direction: DC → NYC or NYC → DC
3 Days
Washington, DC
- Monuments by night (Lincoln, Vietnam, Jefferson)
- U.S. Capitol Building guided tour
- Smithsonian museums on the National Mall
- Arlington National Cemetery & Changing of the Guard
- White House, Washington Monument & Georgetown
3 Days
New York City
- Ferry to Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
- September 11 Memorial & Museum
- One World Observatory (1,776 ft!)
- Times Square, Rockefeller Center & Central Park
- American Museum of Natural History & The Met
DC–NYC Combo Tour
6 Days · 2 Cities — SAMPLE Itinerary
Grades 6–12 · American History, Civics, Immigration, Science & Culture
OVERVIEW:
The DC–NYC Combo Tour is one of our most popular educational experiences — combining the political heart of America with its most iconic city in one seamless 6-day journey. Three days in Washington, DC bring students face-to-face with the monuments, memorials, and institutions that define American democracy. Three days in New York City open their eyes to the power of immigration, culture, science, and global urban life.
One of the unique features of this tour is its flexibility: teachers choose the direction that fits their school calendar and itinerary preferences. Whether you start in the gravity of Washington and build toward the energy of New York, or arrive in the city that never sleeps first and end with the solemnity of the nation's capital — both sequences create a powerful, unforgettable arc for your students.
For the sample itinerary below, we've shown the DC → NYC direction. Simply toggle the direction selector in the itinerary section to see the NYC → DC sequence instead.
Your Choice, Your Tour
One of the things teachers love most about this tour: you decide the direction. Flying into New York? Start there. Prefer to begin in the capital and build up to the big city excitement? Do DC first. Our team accommodates either sequence with the same quality experience, same guides, same included sites, and same attention to detail.
Tour Highlights
Sample 6-Day Itinerary
3 Days in Each City — Mix & Match the Order!
Teachers choose the direction that works best for their group:
Currently showing: Washington, DC first (Days 1–3), then New York City (Days 4–6)
This is a sample itinerary. Our team customizes every tour to match your group's schedule, curriculum, and interests.
- Arrive in Washington, DC and check in to hotel
- Orientation walk on the National Mall with your guide
- Lincoln Memorial at dusk — breathtaking in the fading light
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial — 58,000+ names etched in black granite
- Korean War Veterans Memorial — the haunting "19 soldiers" sculpture
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
- Jefferson Memorial lit up across the Tidal Basin
- Dinner near the National Mall
Fun Fact: The DC monuments are even MORE magical at night! The Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and Washington Monument are dramatically lit — most visitors say it's their most unforgettable moment of the entire trip.
What's Included
Round Trip Transportation
Luxury motorcoach with lavatory and multimedia system for the DC–NYC transfer
Hotel Accommodations
Top-rated hotels in both DC and NYC, conveniently located near the key attractions
Expert Tour Directors
Professional, licensed guides in both cities — historians who make learning come alive
All Tickets & Admissions
Entry to all included attractions pre-secured — no standing in ticket lines
Flexible Direction
Start in DC or NYC — our team accommodates your school calendar and travel preferences
24/7 Safety & Support
Lorna and Dante's team reachable around the clock for the full 6-day journey
What Teachers Are Saying
Educators who experienced both cities with TourDCwithUS.
“We did NYC first then DC and it was the perfect sequence. Coming off the energy of New York City — the Statue of Liberty, the 9/11 Memorial, the sheer scale of Manhattan — and then arriving in Washington for the quiet power of the Lincoln Memorial at night was an incredible emotional journey. Several of my kids said it was the best trip of their lives.”
Ms. Tamara Osei-Bonsu
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Lincoln Middle School, Columbus, OH
“I was hesitant about a 6-day trip logistics-wise. But honestly, TourDCwithUS made the DC-to-NYC transfer completely invisible for our students and parents. They had a comfortable motorcoach, the hotel in New York was perfectly situated, and every single reservation was in order. Our parent chaperones were blown away by the organization.”
Mr. Rafael Gutierrez
History Department Chair & Trip Coordinator, Riverside Academy, San Antonio, TX
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