13 days in East Coast of USA & Philadelphia Itinerary

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at 9/11 Memorial and Greenwich Village. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Brooklyn Heights Promenade and World Trade Center's Liberty Park. There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, walk around Washington Square Park, take a stroll through SoHo, and go for a walk through The High Line.

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Geneva, Switzerland to New York City is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -6 hour difference. Traveling from Geneva in September, things will get somewhat warmer in New York City: highs are around 31°C and lows about 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can catch the train to Philadelphia.

On the 24th (Sun), admire the masterpieces at Philadelphia Museum of Art, admire the masterpieces at Barnes Foundation, and then get to know the fascinating history of Independence Mall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Liberty Bell Center, ponder the world of politics at Independence Hall, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Washington Memorial Chapel, and finally hike along Perkiomen Trail.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Philadelphia online travel planner.

You can take a train from New York City to Philadelphia in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Philadelphia can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to catch the train to Washington DC.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like National Gallery of Art and National Museum of African American History and Culture. Popular historic sites such as The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Old Town are in your itinerary. The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, examine the collection at National Postal Museum, get engrossed in the history at National Portrait Gallery, and get to know the fascinating history of Capitol Hill.

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Washington DC driving holiday planner.

Traveling by train from Philadelphia to Washington DC takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September in Washington DC, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.