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DAY1 Philadelphia - Washington D.C.

Depart from Philadelphia 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, Roosevelt, 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.

Standard Hotel: Hilton or similar

DAY2 Washington D.C. - Hershey Chocolate Center - 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!

Standard Hotel: Adam"s Mark / Holiday Inn or similar

DAY3 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 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.

Standard Hotel: Sheraton or similar

DAY4 Boston - Rhode Island - Boston

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. In the afternoon, with a brief visit in Plymouth where Mayflower carrying the first group of pilgrims arrived in 1620, reach Newport, Rhode Island. Known as a new England summer resort, the city is very famous for its mansions built by the richest families in this country. Breakers, the summer "cottage" of Vanderbilt family, is among the largest.

Standard Hotel: Sheraton or similar

DAY5 Boston - New Haven - NYC

Anything in common between Presidents Bush and Clinton? Yale University at New Haven must be one of the few items on the list. What a beautiful college town! Back to NYC in the afternoon, focus on the diverse downtown area: Little Italy, SOHO, and Chinatown. Walk through City Hall Park, and experience Brooklyn Bridge by foot.

Standard Hotel: Renaissance or similar

DAY6 NYC - West Point - Woodbury Outlet - NYC

"Much of the history we teach was made by people we taught." The oldest military academy in the United States. West Point trains more U.S. Army officers than any other single institution. A high proportion of distinguished American generals have been West Point graduates, including two American Presidents (Grant and Eisenhower) and many famous generals (Robert E. Lee, John J. Pershing, Omar Bradley and Douglas MacArthur). East of this great academy is one of the world's top shopping destinations. Woodbury Common is a shopaholic's dream -- designer clothing at bargain prices! The mall now has 220 stores occupying more than 800,000 square feet and is one of the largest contiguous outlet centers in the world. You'll find tremendous great deals here and not just on clothing, there are stores for home furnishing, jewelry, luggage, leather, gifts and specialty items as well. During our 3-hour stay, certainly you can find impressive savings at Burberry, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Gap Outlet, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, J.Crew, Lacoste, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Polo Ralph Lauren, Prada, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th and more.

Standard Hotel: Renaissance or similar

DAY7 New York - Philadelphia

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, where there is an opportunity to see celebrities up close and personal at Madame Tussaud's. 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.

The tour ends at 6:00 pm, returning to Philadelphia with the bus (a fee of $12/person is Included for returning bus ride without tour guide.) or (NYC area airport transfer is $100/group)

*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. Also, as this tour travels into Canada, it is necessary that you bring proper travel documents.*

  • Departure and Return Details
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  • Inclusions
  • 6 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:
  • Empire State Building: $21 Adult; $15 Child(3-12); $19 Senior(65+)
  • Circle Line Cruise: $25 Adult&; $16 Child (3-12); $21 Senior(65+)
  • Wax Museum: $25 Adult; $19 Child (3-12); $25 Senior(65+)
  • Metropolitant Museum of art: $20 Adult; Free Child (under12; $15 Senior(65+)
  • U.S.S. Intrepid: $19.50 Adult; $14.50 Child; $15.50 Senior(65+)
  • Corning Glass Center: $14 Adult; Free Child (under19); $14 Senior(65+)
  • Maid of Mist: $13.50 Adult; $7.85 Child (3-12); $13.50 Senior(65+)
  • Niagara Movie: $11 Adult; $8 Child;(3-12); $11 Senior(65+)
  • Boston harbor cruise: $20 Adult; $15 Child, (3-12); $18 Senior(65+)
  • Breaker Mansion: $18 Adult; $4.50 Child, (3-12); $18 Senior(65+)
  • West Point Academy: $11 Adult; $8 Child, (3-12); $11 Senior(65+)
  • Tips are not included and required. Suggested: $6.00 per person per day to the Driver and Guide.
  • Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Admission fees may be paid to your tour escort upon arrival by cash.

Special Note:
  • 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.
  • BUY 2 GET 1 FREE Details
    • Cancellation of free-fare passenger must be made at least 7 days before departure
    • No-show (or late cancellation) of free passenger incurs an $279 penalty fee for the reserved bus seat
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Booking changes
A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply.

Cancellations and Cancellation Fees
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. Time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to Gotobus by email or through web mail at Contact Us .

Cancellation penalties per person for 1-4 days tours

  • 15-30 days prior to departure – 10% of total purchase amount.
  • 7-14 days prior to departure - 25% of total purchase amount.
  • 4-6 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
  • Within 3 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
  • Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.
  • Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
  • Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every efforts to maintain the normal operation.
  • There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above penalties.

Cancellation penalties per person for tours last 5 or more days

  • Up to 46 days prior to departure – 10% of total purchase amount.
  • 21-45 days prior to departure - 25% of total purchase amount.
  • 8-20 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
  • 1-7 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
  • Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.
  • Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
  • There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above penalties.

NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of tour.

Itinerary Variations
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.

Tour Cancellation:
We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, Gotobus' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour.. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.

We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.

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