Great Eastern Cities - New York to New York

Amish Country Photo Credit: Discover Lancaster Boston, George Washington Statue Gettysburg Cannon New York City Niagara Falls Philadelphia

Program

Day 1:
New York
Arrive in New York, the city that never sleeps, and transfer independently to your hotel, where you will meet your tour director.

Day 2:
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. May we suggest 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!

Day 3:
New York - 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.

Day 4:
Niagara Falls - 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.

Day 5:
Pennsylvania Dutch Country - 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, 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.

Day 6:
Washington, D.C.
Enjoy a tour of the National’s Capitol with such highlights as: the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the White House and Arlington National Cemetery, 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.

Day 7:
Washington, D.C. - 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.

Day 8:
Philadelphia - New York
This morning we return to New York City. Arrival Newark Airport: approximately 10:30am. Arrival JFK Airport: approximately 12:00pm. Arrival Manhattan hotel: approximately 16:00.

Price includes

- Complimentary breakfasts as described in the program
- Hotel accommodations (as specified or similar) all with private bath and/or shower
- Services of a tour director throughout the tour
- Guide speaking the chosen language (English or Italian)
- Excursions and admissions as mentioned in the program
- Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach transportation
- All state and local taxes
- Porterage of one bag per person on U.S. mainland and in Canada
- Information kit

Price does not include

- Airfare (unless specified in the tour itinerary)
- Meals other than those specified (if any)
- Transfer on arrival and departure
- Optional excursions
- Laundry, telephone and other items of a personal nature
- Anything not indicated in the program or in the price includes

Itinerary

Accommodations provided in each place