“Come for Philadelphia, stay for Philly”, they say, and there’s plenty your clients will love about the ‘City of Brotherly Love’ on East Coast USA. Viva Holidays has two dedicated Discover Philadelphia packages that will show off the Philly behind the Philadelphia.
Advisors, make your clients punch the air like Rocky running up the Philadelphia Museum of Arts steps in 2025 with two dedicated city stay packages and an East Coast USA self-drive itinerary that includes Philly, curated by the experts at Viva Holidays and Discover Philadelphia.
First, showcase your travel agent savvy by introducing your clients to Philadelphia.
Why Philly?
Philadelphia is conveniently located on the US Northeast Corridor and just a 1.5-hour train ride from New York City and under two hours from Washington, DC, making it ideally positioned for East Coast exploration at a fraction of the big city cost.
It’s also easy to get around – voted ‘Most Walkable US City to Visit’ in the 2024 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards – and has more than 4,500 outdoor murals to spy on a street art stroll.
Philadelphia is also considered one of America’s most inclusive and LGBTQIA+ friendly cities that includes its own ‘Gayborhood’.
Clinching the deal is its tax-free status for clothing and shoes, so your clients can stock up their wardrobe with US faves for less without paying the levy.
In fact, Philly has so much going for it as a leisure destination, there’s plenty more reasons to linger longer and enjoy all the city has to offer.
All about Philly
Philly is a major city with a small-town feel, full of rich history, strong sports culture, vibrant arts and culinary scenes and unexpected finds.
As the first World Heritage City in the U.S., it’s known for its colonial history and your clients will find the Museum of the American Revolution and the iconic Independence Hall and Liberty Bell among the appealing attractions.
For culture buffs, get your fix among the many premier art museums, including the aforementioned Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Rodin Museum (with the largest sculpture collection by Auguste Robin outside Paris) and the remarkable collection of impressionist art at the Barnes Foundation.
There are quirky attractions to discover too, such as the Mütter Museum’s medical curiosities, the immersive mosaic-tiled installations at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, and Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site – once the most expensive prisons ever built and now open for day tours and Halloween haunted house events.
Philadelphia is far from stuffy. With major sports teams like the 76ers (basketball), Phillies (baseball), Eagles (American football) and Flyers (ice hockey), there’s plenty to cheer for, including some of the most unique mascots around (looking at you, Gritty and Phanatic!).
Plus, Philly is one of the city hosts of FIFA World Cup 26, making it a must-visit for football fans.
There’s plenty more to savour on a multi-day holiday – this is the home of the Philly cheesesteak, after all. Your clients will enjoy everything from fine dining at award-winning restaurants to the historic Reading Terminal Market for 80-plus food vendors, plus exciting bars and nightlife for after-hours fun.
Book Philly with these three options:
3-night Flavours of Philadelphia package
Sample Philly with this taster package. This three-night city stay in a vibrant neighbourhood features a private foodie tour to try classic Philly eats, plus a 48-hour sightseeing pass to see more of Center City’s top attractions at your leisure.
Your package includes:
- 3 nights at the 4-star Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia in a King Room
- 48-hour City Sightseeing Hop-On, Hop-Off Pass
- 2.5-hour Flavours of Philadelphia private tour, including 4 tastings & 1 drink and a professional tour guide
- From $1,629pp twin-share*
- Find out more here
3-night Historic Philly package
History buffs, assemble. Go back in time with a private guided tour into the background of Philadelphia’s founding, plus ample time to explore on your own with a sightseeing pass and a three-night stay in a modern hotel within a 19th-century building.
Your package includes:
- 3 nights at the 4-star Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City Hotel in a Standard Room, including free Wi-Fi
- 48-hour City Sightseeing Hop-On, Hop-Off Pass
- 2-hour The Founding Fathers of Philadelphia private tour, including a professional tour guide
- From $1,345pp twin-share*
- Find out more here
But wait, there’s more. Your clients can also experience Philly on an 11-day East Coast USA road trip.
11-day Colonial America Self-Drive Itinerary
Take the wheel on a roundtrip road trip from Washington, DC, into Colonial USA through Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Stops include Gettysburg, Shenandoah, Charlottesville, Colonial Williamsburg, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Annapolis and Baltimore as well as two days in Philly, with accommodation along the way.
Your package includes:
- 10 nights’ accommodation at selected 3- to 4-star hotels
- 11-day Alamo Group C car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar)
- Digital documentation and access to an app with maps, driving instructions and suggested stops and sights
- From $3,169pp twin-share*
- Find out more here
The deets
To learn more about Philly, head to Viva Holidays’ dedicated ‘Discover Philadelphia’ campaign page or speak to your preferred travel agent.
Advisors, discover more about these Philly packages, including marketing assets and more, on Viva Holidays’ dedicated agent platform.
Agents can also book airfares through Air Tickets or Express Tickets.
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