Washington & New York Business Experience

Arrival & Monuments, Museums & American History

On arrival at Washington Dulles International Airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel. After checking in, begin your American adventure with an afternoon exploring the landmarks of the National Mall. Stand before the impressive Lincoln Memorial, see the towering Washington Monument and discover the stories behind some of the capital’s most important memorials. You will then visit the fascinating Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, home to historic aircraft, spacecraft and exhibits celebrating human achievement and innovation. Complete the day at the interactive International Spy Museum, where you can explore the secretive world of intelligence, espionage and code-breaking. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will continue your exploration of Washington’s political landscape. Subject to confirmation and the required security clearances, you will take a pre-arranged tour of the White House, the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States. This is a remarkable opportunity to discover one of the world’s most recognisable political buildings and learn more about the American presidency.

Following lunch, you will visit the Pentagon, headquarters of the United States Department of Defense. During your pre-arranged visit, you will gain an insight into the scale of the organisation and its importance to American national security. In the evening, enjoy a lively group dinner at Carmine’s, famous for its generous Italian-American dishes.

Philadelphia History & New York Views

After breakfast, check out of your Washington hotel and board your private coach for the journey to New York City. Along the way, you will stop in historic Philadelphia to see the Liberty Bell, one of America’s most powerful symbols of independence, freedom and democracy.

Your journey will then continue to New York, where you will visit the American Museum of Natural History. Explore extraordinary exhibitions covering dinosaurs, biodiversity, human cultures, space and the natural world. Later, rise above Manhattan at Top of the Rock, where spectacular observation decks provide unforgettable views across Central Park, the Empire State Building and the New York skyline. Finish your first evening in the city with dinner at the energetic Hard Rock Cafe.

After breakfast, set out on a full-day exploration of New York’s commercial and financial heart. Begin on Wall Street, where you will discover the history of the New York Stock Exchange, the Charging Bull and the institutions that have helped shape international finance.

You will then participate in an engaging Business Pro workshop designed to develop commercial awareness, teamwork, communication and entrepreneurial thinking. Following lunch, continue to the Museum of American Finance, where exhibits explore the development of banking, markets, entrepreneurship and the American economy. Your day will conclude with a thoughtful visit to the 9/11 Memorial, providing an opportunity to reflect on the events that transformed New York and the wider world. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant.

Following breakfast, board a ferry and cruise across New York Harbor to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Discover the powerful story of immigration to the United States and learn how millions of people arrived in New York in search of opportunity and a new beginning.

Back in Manhattan, you will explore the world of retail with a marketing-focused visit to Macy’s, examining how one of America’s most famous department stores attracts customers, promotes its brand and creates memorable shopping experiences. Continue to the United Nations Headquarters to learn about international diplomacy, peacekeeping and cooperation between nations. End the day high above the city at the legendary Empire State Building, enjoying breathtaking panoramic views before dinner at a local restaurant.

Woodbury Common

After breakfast, travel by coach to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, one of the region’s most popular shopping destinations. With hundreds of designer and international brands gathered in one location, you will have plenty of time to shop, compare products and observe outlet retailing in action.

Lunch can be enjoyed at one of the restaurants or cafés within the shopping complex before returning to Manhattan later in the day. In the evening, there may be an opportunity to attend a performance of the award-winning musical Hamilton on Broadway.

After enjoying your final breakfast in New York, check out of your hotel and store your luggage before visiting the Tenement Museum. Through recreated apartments and powerful personal stories, you will discover how immigrant families lived, worked and built new lives in New York. The experience provides a fascinating connection between migration, employment, entrepreneurship and the development of the city.

You will then continue to Fifth Avenue, one of the world’s most famous shopping streets, where luxury brands, flagship stores and iconic landmarks demonstrate the importance of location, branding and customer experience. After enjoying lunch near Central Park, return to your hotel to collect your luggage and transfer to John F. Kennedy International Airport for your flight back to Dubai, bringing an unforgettable American journey to a close.