DAY1 Hometown - NYC (Night Tour) (12/25)

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).

You will have the opportunity to explore the wonder of New York City at nighttime with our night tour (optional). This exciting tour will take you through many notable areas. Starting at South Street Seaport, take in romantic views of the City's bridges and skylines flanked by traditional sailing ships and historical buildings. The tour then proceeds to Midtown Manhattan, the City's central business district. We will visit Rockefeller Center, a complex that houses the magnificent Ice Skating Rink(in winter), the Gilded Statute of Prometheus, and the GE Building, headquarters of NBC Studios.

We will also see Fifth Avenue, a strip of luxury shops and businesses that is consistently ranked as the "most expensive street in the world". Finally, we will visit Times Square, an iconic world landmark. At night, the brilliantly lit theaters of Broadway and the huge number of animated neon and LED signs shines brighter than even the stars in the sky.

Night tour: $25/person, only available for the passengers who arrive in New York before 5pm.

DAY2 New York City Tours (Full Day) (12/26)

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, 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 atop 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. The tour continues to the bright lights of Time Square and the Broadway Theatre District. 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.

DAY3 New York - Philadelphia - Washington DC (12/27)

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. After that you can take a boat on the Potomac River and the Tailor Lake to view the capital from a unique angel (OR instead you will visit Madame Tussauds Wax Museum).

DAY4 DC - Hershey's Chocolate World - Corning Glass Center - Niagara Falls (12/28)

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 working 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!

DAY5 Niagara Falls - New York (12/29)

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. The tour will then back to New York.

DAY6 New York - Option Tours (12/30)

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

Option A: 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 produced numerous successful graduates, including Presidents Ulysses S. Grant and Dwight D. Eisenhower. (You may stay longer in Woodbury by skipping the West point)

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 to the hotel.

Option C: 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.

DAY7 New York - Times Square Celebration (12/31)

In the morning start with Harlem, where President Obama studied at Columbia University, and your senses will be overwhelmed with the music, the variety of stores, the restaurants, and the street prophets and musicians. The energy is relentless. New York is the world's premier performing-arts city, and Lincoln Center is its premier institution. Check the offerings here, which can include opera, dance, symphonies, jazz, theater, film, and more - from the classics to the contemporary. The Times Square New Year's Eve celebration features star-studded musical performances, balloons, pom-poms, confetti, a colorful pyrotechnic display and about a million of your closest friends. Every year as the clock nears midnight on December 31st, the eyes of the world turn once more to the dazzling lights and bustling energy of Times Square. Anticipation runs high. New Year's Eve at the symbolic center of New York City has become more than just a celebration - it's a global tradition.

DAY8 Free Shopping - Hometown (1/1)

Enjoy some free shopping time! With hundreds of pictures stored in your digital camera and wonderful memories in your mind, this should be the perfect ending of your 8-day tour with us. If the departure time of your return flight is before 2PM, please arrange your own transportation to the airport. If the departure time of your return flight is after 2PM, we do provide the free shuttle bus to the major three airports (LGA, JFK, EWR). For the Best Service, EWR airport is recommend.