8 days in Washington DC & Boston Itinerary

Do some cultural sightseeing at National Air and Space Museum and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Capitol Hill and Old Town. The adventure continues: step into the grandiose world of Smithsonian Institution Building, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, take a stroll through Georgetown, and appreciate the history behind Lincoln Memorial.

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Edinburgh, UK to Washington DC is an approximately 11-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 5 hours traveling from Edinburgh to Washington DC. Traveling from Edinburgh in August, things will get much warmer in Washington DC: highs are around 36°C and lows about 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Boston.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Harvard University and Beacon Hill. Explore hidden gems such as John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library and Halibut Point State Park. Get out of town with these interesting Boston side-trips: Good Harbor Beach (in Gloucester) and Bearskin Neck (in Rockport). Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Waterfront, contemplate the long history of The Paul Revere House, stroll the grounds of Granary Burying Ground, and visit Back Bay.

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You can fly from Washington DC to Boston in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Washington DC in August; daily highs in Boston reach 32°C and lows reach 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can fly back home.