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East Coast College Tour participants have the opportunity to visit a number of top colleges along the East Coast. Each student will choose his or her own college tour itinerary from a list of colleges that may include options from the list below. On most days, students will choose one campus out of two possible choices in both the morning and afternoon, although some timeslots may have only a single option.

For more information on our East Coast College Tours, please visit the East Coast College Tour page.

Please see below for a copy of the tour schedule:

• DAY 1 

  Arrive in Boston

  • Arrive at Boston Logan Airport between 2PM and 5PM.

  • Welcome to Boston, one of the oldest cities in the United States!

  • Greet your fellow travelers and enjoy dinner in historic Boston.

  DAY 2 

  Boston, Massachusetts

  • Take in the rich history of the American Revolution as we explore the Freedom Trail. Have lunch in Quincy Market before taking in the breathtaking Boston skyline.

  • As time allows explore other Boston landmarks such as the Charles River, Prudential Center, North end, Newberry Street and Faneuil Hall.

  • In the evening take a ride on the historic Boston Common swans before enjoying dinner near the park.

  DAY 3 

  Boston, Massachusetts

  • Enjoy a quick breakfast in historic Boston

  • Begin your adventure Northeastern, Harvard, or Boston University.

  • Come together for lunch in Harvard Square.

  • Continue with a visit to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston College (BC) or Tufts University

  • Have dinner in Providence, Rhode Island as we explore the area.

  DAY 4 

  Providence, Rhode Island and New Haven, Connecticut

  • Spend the morning exploring Brown University or Rhode Island School of Design.

  • Enjoy lunch in the coach on our way to beautiful Connecticut for our afternoon tours.

  • Continue your college tour at Yale University, Wesleyan or Conneticut College.

  • Stop by one of Yale’s favorite haunts for their famous milkshakes before taking a rest on the motor coach on our way to New York City!

  • Enjoy dinner and dessert as we explore iconic Times Square.

  DAY 5 

  New York City, New York

  • Explore Columbia University or Barnard College

  • Get a quick peek at the empire state building as we head towards Greenwich Village where you will have lunch before heading to   New York University (NYU) or local tour of NYU area. 

  • Spend a moment reflecting at Ground Zero before leaving New York.

  • After your tour, load the motor coach for a trip to Philadelphia and a tour of the City of Brotherly Love.

  • Check into our hotel before heading out to one of Philly’s best cheesesteaks and a sweet treat. The locals know it puts Pat and Geno’s to shame. We recommend the Philly with cheese wiz! Really! Vegetarian options also available.

  DAY 6 

  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • Start the morning at Reading Terminal where you will take in the mouth-watering aromas Philadelphia’s historic farmers market before heading to the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) or Temple University

  • Spend your afternoon exploring Swarthmore College or Villanova University

  • Spend the evening exploring Washington DC’s greatest monuments lit up by night before having dinner in the historic city center.

  DAY 7

  Washington, DC

  • Spend the morning exploring American University or George Washington University (GWU)

  • Do a quick lunch before heading over to Georgetown University for our final tour.

  • Don’t forget to thank our motor coach driver before departing the motor coach for your flight home (DCA/IAD/BWI).

   

  Please note:

  • Schedule Subject to change.

  • We offer an optional "Group Flight add-on." Without the Group Flight add on, families are responsible for arranging transportation to meet the tour at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), and to depart from Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles (IAD).

  • While rare, some universities may limit the number of students who can be on a tour.  While we always try to give students their first choice, registrations are on a first come first serve basis.