8 day Great Eastern Cities Escape
Description:
Itinerary:
New York City – Arrival
Arrive in New York City and transfer independently to your hotel where you will meet with your Tour Director in the evening.
Accommodation at the Dylan Hotel NYC, New York, or similar
New York
This morning, enjoy a city tour of New York which includes some of the most famous sights of Manhattan. Catch glimpses of the famous skyline as you absorb the bustle and energy of the Big Apple. The rest of today is at leisure. Your Tour Director will assist you in making plans – like; a stroll through Central Park, a bird’s eye view on a Manhattan Helicopter Tour (optional) or reenact history with a kiss in Times Square. Bring your camera!
Accommodation at the Dylan Hotel NYC, New York, or similar
Finger Lakes & Niagara Falls
Leave the city that never sleeps behind and travel to upstate New York through the Finger Lakes Countryside along Lake Seneca, named for the Seneca Indian Nation, and stop in Watkins Glen for local wine tasting. Continue Westbound where you overnight at the romantic Niagara Falls.
Accommodation at the Niagara Riverside Resort, Niagara Falls, or similar
Niagara Falls to Pennsylvania Dutch Country
This morning you will have time to explore the Falls. Perhaps take a ride aboard Hornblower Cruises along the base of the falls followed by lunch overlooking the falls (optional) or stroll along Table Rock to view the thundering waters of the Horseshoe Falls. Depart Niagara and travel into Pennsylvania Dutch country, also known as Amish Country, for your overnight stay.
Accommodation at the Genetti Hotel, Surestay Collection by Best Western, Amish Country, or similar
Gettysburg & Washington, D.C
This morning travel through the Appalachian Mountains along the picturesque Susquehanna River, the longest river on the American East Coast. Visit the historic Gettysburg Civil War National Battleground, the site of the largest battle ever fought on American soil, and the place where President Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. From here, you will journey to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., where you may enjoy a memorable evening tour and dinner (optional).
Accommodation at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington D.C, or similar
Washington, D.C
Enjoy a tour of the Nation’s Capital with such highlights as the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, and Arlington National Cemetery, the site of the JFK Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums’ comprising the Smithsonian Institute or simply stroll the banks of the Potomac River.
Accommodation at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington D.C, or similar
Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia
This morning, we continue our journey to Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love” and the birthplace of America, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. Here you will see Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell on a comprehensive city tour.
Accommodation at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, Philadelphia, or similar
Philadelphia to New York – Departure
This morning we return to New York City. Arrive at Newark Airport at approximately 10:30 am. Arrival at JFK Airport at approximately 12:00 pm. Arrive at the Manhattan hotel at approximately 4:00 pm.
Inclusions:
- 7-nights hotel accommodations as specified or similar with a private bath and/or shower.
- Services of a professional multilingual Tour Manager throughout.
- Become a part of the hustle and bustle of Manhattan with a morning tour of its many iconic sites, including Times Square.
- Feel the mists while taking in the natural wonder of Niagara Falls.
- Walk the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg, the most decisive battle in the American Civil War.
- See the seats of power of the American Government with a grand city tour of Washington, D.C.
- Explore the birthplace of America in Philadelphia by seeing where it all started at Independence Hall and capturing a glimpse of the iconic Liberty Bell.
- Taste the wines of upstate New York while stopping at Watkins Glen in the Finger Lakes.
- Transportation by a comfortable air-conditioned motor coach equipped with Wi-Fi throughout.
- Hotel, state and local taxes, service charges, and porterage service (limit one piece of checked luggage per person).
- Information kit
Exclusions:
- Airfare unless specified in the tour itinerary.
- Meals are not included in order to allow for more flexibility.
- Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature.
- Travel Insurance
- Any Gratuities
- Pre and Post Accommodation & Airport Transfers
- Hotel services in the United States customarily do not include breakfast. If you do not wish to have breakfast at the hotel restaurant (where available), you may frequently find coffee shops and restaurants close by which serve good and inexpensive breakfasts. Some hotels do offer a continental breakfast. Usually, this continental breakfast is basic and contains coffee and pastries. Variations between the different hotels may result in the following also being available, cereal, cheese, fruit, etc.
- Each passenger traveling on an escorted tour is allowed one piece of checked baggage per person due to space limitations. Additional luggage will be charged at $7.00 per person per day (price is subject to change).
- All coaches are equipped with air-conditioning and an onboard lavatory. Additionally, coaches may have the following onboard amenities: wi-fi, footrests, luggage nets, movable seats, individually adjustable air conditioning, etc.
- Complimentary breakfast may be offered by a hotel and discontinued at any time with or without notice.
- Child 11 years and under with 2 adults sharing existing bedding with minimum child age is 7 years (child rates are on request).
- We can not accept bookings on motor coach tours for children less than seven (7) years of age. For all tours, children and young adults under the age of 21 must be accompanied by and share their room with an adult at least 21 years of age. Some hotels may also require that at least one of the room occupants is 21 years of age or older.
Optional activities:
Optional Extras:
- Take a cruise around New York Bay enjoying fabulous views of the Statue of Liberty
- Experience Niagara Falls “up close” experience with a boat ride under the falls followed by lunch atop the Skylon Tower
- Capture the stunning lit-up landmarks of Washington, D.C. with a night tour
- All optional excursions are subject to change and availability. Optional excursions are to be booked with your Tour Leader
- Pre and post accommodation
