DAY1 New York City Tour - Philadelphia
The bus tour begins with a
New York City tour of the Big Apple where you will tour Chinatown; the largest in the United States. You will also tour the heart of the financial district at Wall Street where you can also see the world famous bronze charging bull; the unofficial symbol of the financial district. The tour also takes you to Ground Zero where you can pay your respects to the events from Sept. 11, 2001. The tour continues through downtown NYC with a visit to the South Street Seaport; a historic landmark that offers dining, museums, and a shopping mall at Pier 17. It also features amazing views of the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge. You will also visit the world famous Empire State Building; a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper which is the tallest building in New York City. You will be able to go up to the 86th floor observatory and enjoy the panoramic views from within a glass enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air promenade. The tour also takes you to the United Nations where 192 countries meet to discuss issues like human rights and achieving world peace. You will also see Rockefeller Center which is home to NBC studios, outdoor skating rink, and the famous Christmas tree which has delighted crowds for over 75 years. The bus tour also takes you through Fifth Avenue NYC which is ranked as one of the most expensive streets in the world. You will also see the historic and just renovated Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum. You will also have the chance to get up close and personal with your favorite celebrities
in Madame Tussaud Wax Museum. Finally visit the "Crossroads of the World" at Times Square. Hotel in Philadelphia.
Deluxe Hotel: Hyatt Regency, Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill or similar
DAY2 Philadelphia - Washington D.C.
In the morning the bus tour will visit
Philadelphia. You will visit Independence Hall where George Washington was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army, the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776, and the U.S. Constitution was drafted in 1787. You will also see the Liberty Bell which has been a symbol of liberty for over 200 years.
The bus tour will then take you to the nations capital;
Washington D.C. Here you will visit the Lincoln Memorial which is in the form of a Greek temple and contains a large seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln and inscriptions of two well-known speeches by Lincoln. You will also visit the Jefferson Memorial which is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, an American Founding Father and the third president of the United States. The tour also takes you to the National Museum of Natural History which is part of the Smithsonian Institution and is the worlds finest museum and research complex. The Museum is dedicated to stimulating curiosity, discovery, and learning about the natural world through its unmatched research, collections, exhibitions, and educational outreach programs. You will also see the White House which is one of the worlds most famous building and is the residence and workplace for the President of the U.S. The tour will also take you to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial which was designed by Maya Ying Lin and honors members of the U.S. armed forces who fought in the Vietnam War and who died in service or are missing.
Deluxe Hotel: Hyatt Regency, Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill or similar
DAY3 D.C. - Hershey - Corning Glass Center - Niagara Falls
In the morning the bus tour will depart from Washington D.C. and travel to Hershey, Pennsylvania where you will visit the sweetest place in the world;
Hersheys Chocolate World. Here you will be greeted by giant Hersheys characters as you enter this wonderful world of food, shops and entertainment devoted to all things chocolate. You will also learn how chocolate is made at a special presentation. Next, the bus tour will travel to Corning, New York to visit the
Corning Museum of Glass which is the largest glass museum in the world with more than 45,000 objects from over 3,500 years of glassmaking history. You will also see live, narrated glassmaking demonstrations.
    Afterwards the bus tour will take you to
Niagara Falls. The Falls is collectively made from the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and are famous for their beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. In the evening you can enjoy breathtaking views when the intense spotlights shower the falls with different shades of rainbow colors. The Falls is also a place where many couples come to admire the beauty of the falls while enjoying a romantic evening.
Deluxe Hotel: Hyatt Regency, Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill or similar
DAY4 Niagara Falls - Boston
In the morning the bus tour will see the spectacular views of
Niagara Falls up close. A ride on the
Maid of the Mist boat ride (seasonal) will soak you as you explore the roar of the Falls. This historical ride is a half hour thrill of a lifetime and is North Americas oldest tourist attraction as millions of visitors have enjoyed the boat tours since 1846. You will also go to the IMAX Theatre to experience the Falls like never before. Here you can see "The Falls Movie: Legends and Daredevils" - one of the most spectacular IMAX movies of all time. You will sit in a giant six-story movie screen and feel the power of 12,000 watts of thunderous digital surround sound where you can see behind the mist, myths and mysteries of one of the most storied natural wonders of the world.
    Afterwards, the bus tour will travel to the historic city of
Boston which is the capital and largest city of Massachusetts and also one of Americas oldest cities, with a rich economic and social history. Upon arrival you will be able to feast on a
delicious lobster dinner.
Deluxe Hotel: Hyatt Regency, Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill or similar
DAY5 Boston city tour - NYC (Time Square)
In the morning the bus tour will visit West Point Military Academy which is famous as the best in leader development and accomplishes its mission by developing cadets intellectually, physically, militarily, ethically, spiritually, and socially. A favorite expression at West Point is that "much of the history we teach was made by people we taught." Some well known graduates and great leaders were Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, John J. Pershing, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, George S. Patton, and Norman Schwarzkopf. You will also go shopping at the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. Woodbury Common has 220 stores on more than 800,000 square feet and is one of the largest outlet centers in the world. Woodbury Common is a shopaholics dream where you can get designer clothing at bargain prices. Not only is there great deals on clothing but there are stores for home furnishing, jewelry, luggage, leather, gifts and specialty items as well. Some of the stores where you can find remarkable savings are Adidas, Barneys New York Outlet, Burberry, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Ed Hardy, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, J.Crew, Jimmy Choo, Juicy Couture, Lacoste, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Prada, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Tods, Ugg, and many more. Afterwards, the bus tour will head back towards New York City where you will explore lower Manhattan. You will visit Chinatown which is a 150-year-old neighborhood and one of the largest Chinatowns in North America. The tour also takes you to the blocks South of Houston, also known as SoHo and is home to NYC¡¦s largest concentration of cast-iron-fronted buildings. SoHo is famous for the galleries and shops lining its narrow streets. You will also visit Little Italy where you will walk along the narrow, cobblestoned streets and get tempted by the sights, sounds, and smells of Italian cuisine and culture emanating from the restaurants and cafes surrounding you at every step.
Deluxe Hotel: Hyatt Regency, Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill or similar
DAY6 West Point Military Academy - Woodbury Common Premium Outlets -NYC (Chinatown, Little Italy, SoHo)
In the morning the bus tour will visit West Point Military Academy which is famous as the best in leader development and accomplishes its mission by developing cadets intellectually, physically, militarily, ethically, spiritually, and socially. A favorite expression at West Point is that "much of the history we teach was made by people we taught." Some well known graduates and great leaders were Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, John J. Pershing, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, George S. Patton, and Norman Schwarzkopf. You will also go shopping at the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. Woodbury Common has 220 stores on more than 800,000 square feet and is one of the largest outlet centers in the world. Woodbury Common is a shopaholics dream where you can get designer clothing at bargain prices. Not only is there great deals on clothing but there are stores for home furnishing, jewelry, luggage, leather, gifts and specialty items as well. Some of the stores where you can find remarkable savings are Adidas, Barneys New York Outlet, Burberry, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Ed Hardy, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, J.Crew, Jimmy Choo, Juicy Couture, Lacoste, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Prada, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Tods, Ugg, and many more. Ending the day in New York City by enjoying a fabulous Broadway performance. (Limited last minute tickets and shows choices). After the tour finishes, the bus will drop off passengers at the original pick up locations in New York City around 5:00pm. For this tour, we do not drop off at any airport.
*** Tour route may be changed and reversed; you may contact us 1-2 days prior departure to confirm final itinerary.
Maid of the Mist Available from April to Oct 24 (Opening date depends on ice condition in the River)