Mideast USA Tours & Trips

What our customers ask about Mideast USA Tours & Trips

• What are the must-see highlights on a general Mideast USA tour?

  The Mideast USA region presents a mix of urban landmarks and natural wonders. In New York City visitors can explore Times Square and the Empire State Building while Washington DC offers the expansive National Mall and historic monuments. Philadelphia's historic district includes the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. For nature enthusiasts the region provides access to the Appalachian Trail Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the powerful Niagara Falls. A recent TourRadar traveler noted "Our tour included all the main areas with very knowledgeable and informative guides. We saw everything from the White House to Mount Vernon while based at excellent accommodations."

• When is the best time to visit the Mideast USA region?

  The most favorable time to visit spans May through October when mild weather supports outdoor activities. Spring months of April and May bring comfortable temperatures and flowering landscapes across the Appalachian Mountains. Fall season between September and October transforms the Finger Lakes region with colorful foliage. TourRadar travelers note that "the monuments are especially beautiful at night" during Washington DC's summer months. Properties like the Holiday Inn Express Wall Street provide relief from New York City's summer humidity.

• What types of accommodations can I expect on a Mideast USA tour?

  Lodging options span urban hotels and mountain retreats. New York City accommodations include the Holiday Inn Express Wall Street in the Financial District and Fairfield Inn & Suites near Central Park. For mountain getaways properties like the Dancing Bear Cabins in Tennessee provide rustic comfort. A TourRadar guest shared that "The accommodations were best in NYC also child-friendly and accommodating throughout the region."

• What kind of dining experiences are available on General Mideast USA tours?

  The region offers varied dining across its cities. While tours typically include hotel breakfasts at properties like Holiday Inn Arlington or Westin Jersey City Newport other meals allow independent exploration. Options range from New York's diverse food scene to Philadelphia's Reading Terminal Market cheesesteaks and Washington DC's Georgetown restaurants. One TourRadar traveler noted: "Having meals on our own let us try local specialties like the food trucks in Manhattan and historic taverns in Philadelphia."

• What's the best way to get between cities on a Mideast USA tour?

  Inter-city travel primarily uses coaches or trains. The New York to Washington DC route takes 4-5 hours by coach with companies like Europamundo providing WiFi-equipped buses. Amtrak offers scenic train alternatives. Some itineraries like DERTOUR's "Highlights of the East Coast" combine multiple transport modes. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The coach travel was comfortable and gave us great views of the countryside between cities."

• How much free time is typically available on General Mideast USA tours?

  Tours balance structured activities with independent exploration. Most schedules feature morning guided sightseeing followed by free afternoons and evenings. New York City tours often include morning visits to Wall Street and Central Park then allow time for personal shopping or museum visits. A TourRadar participant shared: "The schedule provided good flexibility - enough guided tours to learn the history but plenty of free time to explore on our own."