30 days in New York City, Philadelphia & Washington DC Itinerary

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, wander the streets of Times Square, make a trip to Empire State Building, and steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial.

For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our New York City trip planning site.

Istanbul, Turkey to New York City is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Turkey Time (TRT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -8 hour difference. Traveling from Istanbul in November, New York City is slightly colder at night with lows of 7°C. You will have some time to spend on the 9th (Thu) before leaving for Philadelphia.

Venture out of the city with trips to Linden Hall (in Lititz), Ronks (Old Windmill Farm & Old Windmill Farm Tours) and Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles (in Boyertown). Next up on the itinerary: stroll around Wissahickon Valley Park, sample the tasty concoctions at Human Village Brewing Co, ponder the design of Longwood Gardens, and hunt for treasures at Reading Terminal Market.

To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Philadelphia sightseeing planner.

Traveling by train from New York City to Philadelphia takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in November, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train to Washington DC.

Explore Washington DC's surroundings by going to Frog Eye Farm (in Knoxville), Burnside's Bridge (in Sharpsburg) and Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (in Chantilly). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, get engrossed in the history at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, ponder the world of politics at Library of Congress, and pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

To see traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Washington DC trip itinerary maker.

Take a train from Philadelphia to Washington DC in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.