9 Days East Coast Deluxe Tour

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Available: Tue, Fri
Depart from: JFK, LGA, EWR Airport

Day 1 Home - New York City (Free Airport Pick Up)

The tour arrives in New York City, the most populous city in the United States and the largest city since 1790. Our tour guide will meet you directly at the airport (JFK / LGA / EWR) to transfer you aboard our scheduled group shuttles to the hotel (check-in after 3PM).

Remarks:
Pick-up service from JFK, LGA and EWR airports. For the best service, please choose EWR (Newark Liberty International Airport).

Hotel: Renaissance or similar

Day 2 New York - Option Tours

You can chose one of the Option Tours below on today:

Option A:Atlantic City

Our tour begins in New York, where guests will board transportation for Atlantic City. Famous for its boardwalk, casino gambling, sandy beaches, shopping centers, view of the Atlantic Ocean, and serving as the inspiration for the board game Monopoly, Atlantic City is a fun and hip getaway destination. Guests can try their luck at one of 11 casinos located in the area, or walk along its charming Boardwalk, filled with shops and restaurants. Casinos may provide complimentary meal coupons and match play bonuses, providing even more value and chances to win! (Request all guests be over the age of 21). Afterward, guests will board transportation for the hotel or continue on a city night tour of New York, to see why this is the city that never sleeps (optional).

Option B: Self Guided New York City Tour:

Guest can spend the day on self guided tours of New York. Your tour leader will provide drop off service in the morning in downtown New York. From there, the day is yours to explore. Guests can visit Times Square, the heart of the city’s theater district to take in a Broadway show or stroll along the tree lined walks of Central Park. You can blend in among the fast moving crowds in Grand Central Terminal, or tour the vibrant galleries in Soho. Pretend to be a local, and board the various subways traveling under the city, or book a helicopter tour of Manhattan. Truly, there are many options to experience New York. At 7 pm, guests will return to our tour office to board transportation for the hotel or continue on a city night tour, to see why this is the city that never sleeps (optional).

Hotel: Renaissance or similar

Day 3 New York

We will spend the day touring New York City, the most populous city in the United States and the center of global commerce, finance, media, culture, art, fashion and entertainment. We will visit the tallest building in New York City, the Empire State Building. The Art Deco styled building spans 102 floors, and offers breathtaking 360 views of New York. From its observation deck, you can relive scenes from popular movies such as Sleepless in Seattle. We will have the opportunity to board the Circle Line on the Hudson River, a fun and relaxing way to sightsee and capture the beautiful New York skyline. From there, we will board another type of vessel, the USS Intrepid. Commissioned in August 1943, the aircraft carrier participated in numerous naval battles during WWII. It is now docked on the side of Manhattan, and serves as the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum. On the deck of the Intrepid, visitors can view powerful example of military aircraft, including fighter jets, helicopters, and even a submarine. The tour then continues to Metropolitan Museum of Art. The museum has a permanent collection containing more than two million works of art, with works of art from classical antiquity and Ancient Egypt, paintings and sculptures from nearly all the European masters, and an extensive collection of American and modern art. It also maintains notable holdings of African, Asian, Oceanic, Byzantine and Islamic art. We will have an opportunity to tour luxurious Fifth Avenue. This "most expensive street in the world" features the world's most expensive retail spaces. Shops like Bergdorf-Goodman, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Emanuel Ungaro, Gucci, Ferragamo, and Versace line the avenue. Kids can visit FAO Schwartz, the world' s largest toy store. We will also tour the United Nations headquarters, the meeting site for international affairs. The area, home to delegates and representatives around the world is considered international territory. Our tour may view other notable sites such as Wall Street and Ground Zero in the Financial District.

Hotel: Renaissance or similar

Day 4 New York - Philadelphia - Washington D.C.

The tour departs for Philadelphia, city of brotherly love. We will visit Independence Hall & Liberty Bell, both renowned sites of American freedom and symbols of the struggle for independence. We will then head to Washington D.C., the nation's capital. The city is truly a playground of national treasures – from the highly educational Smithsonian museums to legendary landmarks that dot the edge of the Potomac such as the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam & Korean War Memorial, Jefferson memorial. We will visit The National Air and Space Museum which holds the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft in the world. The Museum features early examples of flight, such as planes built by the Wright Brothers, to artifacts of space travel from NASA, and everything in between. Of course, the city is also the seat of American government, featuring the pristine Capitol and the regal White House. The will feature a boat cruise along the Potomac (optional, seasonal, weather permitting).

Day 5 Washington D.C. - Hershey's Chocolate World - Corning Glass - Niagara Falls

We will continue to Hershey's Chocolate World, which features marketplace shops and restaurants. There is the chocolate tour, offering views of the chocolate making process, and concluding with a free sample of a Hershey's chocolate. The visitor's center also boasts a spectacular 3-D Show and chocolate tastings (optional). The tour then continues to the Corning Museum of Glass. The Museum is home to the world’s most complete collection of glass, about 4,500 individual pieces. Visitors can explore the science and technology of glass in the exhibit area, watch artisans in glass-making demonstrations, even try their hand at glass-working in short daily workshops. The souvenir shops at the museum offers pretty and delicate gifts fro friends and family. Afterward, the tour will head to Niagara Falls to enjoy its beautiful night views. At night, we are treated to a light show, where every evening the Falls are lit in the colors of the rainbow. The lighting of the Falls, a 140 year old tradition, allow visitors to enjoy the beauty of the mighty Niagara clearly even at night.

Day 6 Niagara Falls - Boston

We will continue the next day with tours of Niagara Falls, including a visit to IMAX Niagara Falls. Home to "The Falls Movie: Legends and Daredevils," the IMAX provides a glimpse into the stories of the courageous few who dared to climb into a barrel and tumble down the powerful Falls. The most powerful waterfall in North America, an average of 4 million cubic feet of water falls over the crest every minute. A historical boat ride aboard the world-famous Maid of the Mist offers up close and exciting views of the Falls (seasonal). There is also the Cave of the Winds, which brings you closer to the waters of Niagara Falls than ever before (optional). After an elevator ride deep into the Niagara Gorge, a series of wooden walkways lead to the hurricane deck - a mere 20 feet from the towering Bridal Veil Falls. The tour will then continue to Boston. Time permitting, we will arrive in Boston for a lobster dinner, the area's famous export.

Day 7 Boston - Rhode Island - Boston

We will take a city tour of Boston in the morning - visiting the famed Ivy League institutions Harvard University and MIT. Both schools have produced well known graduates, including John F. Kennedy, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama. The tour will continue to the Boston Common, a 50 acre park in the heart of the city and the oldest park in the United States. We will also visit Trinity Church located in the Back Bay section of Boston. Its beautiful interior features over 21,500 square feet of murals, stained glass windows, and a massive tower. Next to the church is the John Hancock Tower. The tallest structure in Boston, it is covered entirely in glass and is a prominent feature in the city skyline. We will also join a harbor cruise (optional, seasonal, weather permitting) for a tour of Boston's inner and outer harbor. Aboard the cruise, we can observe Boston's working port and examples of extravagant waterfront living. From Boston, we head to Newport, Rhode Island, considered by many to be a shining gem in the coastal crown of New England. There we will visit the Breakers Mansion. The former summer home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II contains 70 rooms, and was built at a cost of approximately $150 million in today's dollars. Designers worked to create a magnificient interior using marble imported from Italy and Africa plus rare woods and mosaics from countries around the world. We will then continue to visit Mayflower II and Plymouth Rock. The Mayflower II is a replica of the original vessel that carried the Pilgrims on their harrowing journey from England to America to escape persecution. Plymouth Rock is one of Plymouth's most famous attractions. Traditionally, the rock is said to be the landing site of the Pilgrims. It now sits under a granite canopy, as a symbol of colonial America. The tour returns to Boston in the evening.
Day 8 Boston - New York

In the morning, we will tour the USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat. The USS Consitution has had an exemplary naval record, defeating British forces on several occasions. Our tour will be narrated by several of USS Constitution's active-duty United States Sailors. We will also visit a nearby WWII battleship that has witnessed its share of naval engagements. The tour then continues to Yale University. A member of the Ivy League, it has produced famous alumni such as Presidents William Howard Taft, Gerald Ford, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. We will visit its beautiful campus to see distinct examples of American architecture. The tour returns to New York, and time permitting, we will tour New York's Soho, Chinatown, and Little Italy.

Day 9 New York - Woodbury Common - West Point Academy

In the morning, we will head to Woodbury Common Premium Outlet. One of the largest contiguous outlet centers in the world, the shopping centers features 220 brand name stores such as Coach, Gap, J. Crew, Jimmy Choo, Polo Ralph Lauren, Versace, and Armani Exchange. What's more, visitors can take advantage of everyday savings of 25 to 65 percent. From there, the tour continues to the United States Military Academy at West Point. The academy sits on scenic high ground overlooking the Hudson River and the entire central campus is a national landmark and home to scores of historic sites, buildings, and monuments. The school has produce numerous successful graduates, including Presidents Ulysses S. Grant and Dwight D. Eisenhower. In the evening, the tour will return to New York.

*Guests departing our tour from New York should arrange for flights out of New York area airport after 7pm

Departure and Return Details
Departure:
Courtesy airport (JFK, LGA, EWR) pick up between 9am and 10pm
3:00 pm 87 Bowery, New York, NY 10013 (Chinatown)

Return (approximate):
For JFK, LGA, EWR departure, please book flight depart after 7:00pm
5:00pm 135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11358-2207 (In front of Sheraton Hotel)
6:00pm 87 Bowery, New York, NY 10013 (Chinatown)

Inclusions:
Airport pick up between 9:00am and 10:00pm.
(Additional charge for transfers if arriving beyond the above period - $90/way)
8 nights hotel accommodation
All domestic ground 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:
New York City Night Tour Adult$25; Child(undr 11yrs)25; Senior(62+)$25
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
Washington D.C Cruise Adult$22; Child(under 11yrs)$15; Senior(62+) $20
Breaker Mansion Adult$18; Child(under 11yrs)$4.5; Senior(62+)$18
West Point Academy Adult$12; Child(under 11yrs)$9; Senior(62+)$12
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.