5 Days U.S. East Coast Tour

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Available: Thu, Sun
Depart from: Elizabeth, NJ; Flushing, NY; New York, NY

Day 1 Home - New York City (Full Day)

We start off our tour in New York City by heading to Ground Zero, site of the tragic events of September 11th, to pay our respects and to witness the massive rebuilding efforts. From there we head to Wall Street at the heart of the financial district, home to America's wealth and business interests.
The tour proceeds to Chinatown, the largest Asian community in the United States. We will take in a Waterway cruise of the New York City harbor, where you can view the city's magnificent skyline and sights, including the busy South Street Seaport, the Statute of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge from the Hudson and East River. An entertaining and informative tour guide will provide interesting facts about all of the sights that make this city special. We will visit Rockefeller Center, Time Square, NBC Studios, and the surrounding shopping district along Fifth Avenue, where cutting edge fashion and luxury brands reside.
No tour of New York City would be complete without a tour a top the Empire State Building, where on the 86th floor, 1,050 feet above the city's bustling streets, the Observatory offers panoramic views from within a glass enclosed pavilion. We will also see the newly transformed USS Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum. We will visit the United Nations, a gathering place for 192 countries to meet and discuss important issues of the world such as peace and human rights. We will also spend time in the Metropolitan Museum of Arts, which contains more than two million works of art.

Hotel: Crowne Plaza or similar

Day 2 Philadelphia - Washington D.C.

Depart from NYC in the morning to walk along the historical cobblestone streets along Independence Mall State Park. See the Liberty Bell in its newly renovated home at the Liberty Bell Center and stroll through the centuries old Independence Hall and Congress Hall, birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

From Philadelphia, we continue to explore America's proud past by sightseeing at America's seat of governing power -the Capitol Hill and the White House. These two magnificent buildings are home to the Senate and the House of Representatives as well as the President of the United States.

The tour then proceeds to the National Air and Space Museum, featuring the original 1903 Flyer plane designed by the Wright brothers, the Spirit of St. Louis flown by Lindbergh, and actual spacecraft such as the Apollo 11 command module.

We then head to the Lincoln, and Jefferson Memorials, where we can honor these notable past presidents. All of these memorials are lined with stunning decorations and the stirring words of these great American heroes. We will then pay tribute to our modern heroes in the armed forces by touring the Vietnam and Korean War Veterans Memorial. The Vietnam Memorial, designed by Maya Lin, is a simple yet touching site containing a monument inscribed with the names of lost and fallen soldiers. The Korean War Veterans Memorial is equally inspiring, capturing the tension and uncertainty of war on faces of the fighting forces.

Hotel: Hilton or similar

Day 3 D.C. - Hershey's Chocolate World - Corning Glass Center - Niagara Falls

From Washington D.C., for Hershey, PA-the sweetest place on Earth! Visitors will have the opportunity to learn how chocolate is made, see the Hershey's characters in person, and even try the delicious food and desserts.

We then head to the Corning Glass Center, featuring over 30,000 objects from every era of glass-making, including real glass-making on-site. Visitors can see the fragile art of glass-making. You will witness firsthand craftsman and artisans handily making superheated glass into delicate decorative pieces.

Afterwards, we depart for American portion of Niagara Falls, to see the majestic views of nature up close. It is important to note that Niagara Falls, consisting of the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls, and the Bridal Veil Falls, features spectacular views in the nighttime, and cameras are a must!

Hotel: Adam's Mark or similar

Day 4 Niagara Falls - Boston

We continue our sightseeing in Niagara Falls to see the majestic views of nature up close. Hop on a boat-ride on the Maid of the Mist (seasonal) where you can "soak"in the excitement and see the power of the Falls up close. We will also be heading to the IMAX Theatre Niagara Falls (optional) where you can experience Niagara Falls' incredible stories, and see the most complete collection of barrels that have fallen down the mighty Falls.

The tour then proceeds to in Boston in the evening, where we will have the opportunity to visit downtown Boston and Quincy Market. Situated between Boston's financial district, the waterfront, North End, Government Center and Haymarket, the vibrant Quincy Market is one of America's oldest gathering place. There will also be an opportunity to partake in Boston's most famous export-the lobster-during dinner.

Hotel: Sheraton or similar

Day 5 Boston - New York

We continue our tour of Boston in the morning by visiting the pristine campuses of Harvard and MIT, both world-class educational institutions. We will also visit prominent sites in Boston such as the State House, built between 1795 and 1797 on Beacon Hill overlooking the Boston Common, and recently featured in the major Hollywood film "The Departed."There will also be an opportunity for a harbor cruise (optional), where you can view Boston's magnificent skyline and Charles River.

Guests can schedule flights to depart from Boston(BOS) after 1:30pm or return to New York City via bus. For leaving from JFK, LGA or EWR, please book flights departing after 7pm.

*Please note that the timing and sequence of events in this itinerary is subject to change so that we can best tailor the tour to meet your expectations.*

If you need extra night hotel accommodations, you can book the hotel near JFK, LGA or EWR with free airport shuttle service.

Departure and Return Details
Departure times and locations:
7:00am 135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (In front of the Sheraton hotel)
7:00am 1000 Spring Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 (Renaissance Newark)
8:00am 87 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 (Chinatown (Manhattan NYC))

Return times (estimated) and locations:
5:00pm 135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (In front of the Sheraton hotel)
6:00pm 87 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 (Chinatown (Manhattan NYC))
7:00pm 1000 Spring Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 (Renaissance Newark)

Inclusions:
4 nights hotel accommodation
Round trip bus transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
Tour guide (Level 2: semi-guided tour)
All taxes and fees included

Exclusions:
Air fares between your city and New York
Laundry, valet, telephone calls, wines and liquors other than those specified.
All admission fees, meals or other expenses of personal nature are not included unless published for a particular tour.
Service Fees for tour guide/bus driver (min. $6 /day per person).

Additional Note

Optional Admission Fees:
Empire State Building / Top Of Rock Adult$20; Child(under 11yrs)$14; Sernior(62+)$18
Metropolitan Museum Adult$20; Child(under 12yrs)Free; Senior(62+)$15
Statue of Liberty Cruise Adult$26; Child(under 11yrs)$14; Senior(62+)$21
U.S.S Intrepid Adult$24; Child(under 11yrs)$19; Senior(62+)$20
Corning Glass Center Adult$14; Child(under 19yrs)Free; Senior(62+)$14
IMAX Movie Adult$11; Child(under 11yrs)$6.50; Senior(62+)$11
Maid of the Mist Adult$13.50; Child(under 11yrs)$7.85; Senior(62+) $13.50
Boston Harbor Cruise Adult$20; Child(under 11yrs)$15; Senior(62+) $20
Washington D.C Cruise Adult$22; Child(under 11yrs)$15; Senior(62+) $20
Dinner Adult$14; Child(under 11yrs)$10; Senior(62+)$14

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Admission fees may be paid to your tour escort upon arrival by cash.

Special Note:
Booking: Please book airline tickets after your tour booking is confirmed, tour booking will be confirmed within 1 business day.
Flight arrangement: There are still travel activities on the last day of the tour, please schedule flights to depart from Boston after 1:30pm or New York after 7pm.
Lodging: Single price is for one person staying in one room. Double, Triple and Quadruple prices are for two people, three people and four people staying in one room respectively. Triple and Quad rooms are based on the existing bedding in a room which is 2 double beds.
Child Rate: Child rates apply to those 2-9 years and using existing bedding with 2 full-paying passengers (regardless of ages). Please note each hotel room can only accommodate 4 guests (adults or children).
Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (English/Chinese). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.