Tour Code: 055-686

8-Day US East Coast Vacation Package from New York with free Airport Pick Up

Buy 2 Get 2 Free on sharing one room. Price already adjusted.

After your arrival in New York City, our tour guide will meet you directly at the airport (baggage claim area) and transfer you aboard our scheduled group shuttles to the hotel. For those passengers who arrive at JFK and LGA meeting point before 8:30am, you will have the opportunity to enjoy our half day special city tour, including visiting the 911 memorial (Please book the 11:00am ticket online in advance if you want to visit inside). Walking in the old Brooklyn bridge and enjoy the Manhattan panorama, free shopping in the famous brand discount store and large appliances supermarket, then we will transfer you to the hotel for rest.

Remarks:
1. Pick-up service from JFK, LGA and EWR airports. For the best service, please choose EWR (Newark Liberty International Airport).
2. For those passengers who arrive at JFK and LGA meeting point before 8:30am, you will have the opportunity to enjoy our half day special city tour.
3. NYC night tour available only for arrivals before 5 PM for an additional $25 fee (optional).

Today’s full day tour of New York City will begin at Ground Zero, site of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and then move on to nearby Wall Street and the heart of city’s the financial district as well as Chinatown, the largest Asian community in the United States. Next, on a waterway cruise* around New York City harbor, we’ll view the city’s magnificent skyline and sights including the busy South Street Seaport, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge. We will visit Rockefeller Center, home to NBC Studios, and the surrounding shopping district along Fifth Avenue, mecca of the fashion industry and luxury brand retail stores. And no tour of New York City would complete without a trip to the top of 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. Then, we will go to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum*. Here we'll have the chance to see many meticulously crafted wax models of celebrities and historical figures. After looking at some statues, you will be surprised to look at real human beings and mistake them to be statues and statues to be human beings...... That's the fun part of this museum. Additional visits will include the newly transformed USS Intrepid Sea, Air and  Space Museum*, the glorious Metropolitan Museum of Art*, which contains many of the most famous works of art in the world, and finally, the United Nations, a gathering place for 192 countries to meet and discuss important issues of the world.

We’ll depart from NYC in the morning to walk along the historical cobblestone streets of Philadelphia’s Independence Mall State Park, where we’ll see the Liberty Bell in its newly renovated home at the Liberty Bell Center, as well as Independence Hall and Congress Hall, birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Moving on to Washington D.C., we’ll visit Capitol Hill and the White House, home to the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives as well as the President of the United States; the National Air and Space Museum, which houses the largest of historic air and spacecraft in the world, and the stately white marble Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials which honor these notable past presidents. Next we’ll pay tribute to more modern heroes at the Vietnam and Korean War Veterans Memorials, both simple and moving monuments to men who sacrificed their lives for their country.

Hershey's Chocolate World, with its marketplace, shops and restaurants sweetly beckons our tour this morning. Once here you can take the chocolate tour, offering views of the chocolate making process, view a spectacular 3-D Show,*and/or participate in special chocolate tastings. Later, continuing on our way north, we’ll make a special stop at the Corning Glass Center*, a showcase and museum for the art and science of glassmaking. Here you will witness first-hand how craftsman and artisans work superheated glass into beautiful decorative pieces; at the conclusion of our visit, you will have the opportunity to purchase these unique items for yourself or a loved one in the Center’s wonderful gift shop. Afterwards, the tour will head to Niagara Falls to enjoy its beautiful night views. In what’s now a 140-year-old tradition, every evening the Falls are illuminated in changing colors of the rainbow.

The sunset is usually late in summer, we will take the time to visit the scenic spots after arriving at Niagara Falls, so as to enjoy the sunshine and leave some time for the wonderful night tour, then we could head to Boston directly the next day.

Today we’ll truly experience Niagara Falls in its full fury and majesty—as the most powerful waterfall in North America, an average of 4 million cubic feet of water falls over the crest every minute. First, at the IMAX Niagara Falls* “The Falls Movie: Legends and Daredevils,” we’ll see and hear the unforgettable stories of the courageous few who have dared the waters of the powerful Falls. Next, we’ll take a thrilling boat ride aboard the world-famous Maid of the Mist* which offers up close and exciting views of the Falls (seasonal). The tour then proceeds to in Boston in the evening, where we will have the opportunity to visit downtown Boston and also have a chance to sample some delicious lobster*, a Boston favorite, during dinner.

For winter special schedule(Nov - Mar), if time is availiable we will go to the Old Fort Niagara(optional), located at the mouth of the Niagara River. Be sure to catch the short guided tour that explains a lot in a short time. The fact that the old French Castle from 1726 is still standing today is amazing. The history and importance of this fort is a compelling reason to preserve it and the artifacts in the museum were spectacular. If you're a history buff or just like tours of this kind you have to see this.

We will take a city tour of Boston in the morning, beginning with the campuses of Harvard University and MIT, two of the most prestigious places of higher learning in the world. The tour will continue to Boston Common, a 50 acre park in the heart of the city and the oldest park in the United States; Trinity Church with its beautiful interior that features over 21,500 square feet of murals and stained glass windows; and the glass-covered John Hancock Tower, the tallest structure in 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 places. Season and weather permitting, we will take a harbor cruise* to observe Boston's working port and examples of extravagant waterfront living. Next it’s on to yachting hotspot Newport, Rhode Island, where we will visit the Breakers Mansion*, the opulent former summer home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II that was built at a cost of approximately $150 million in today's dollars. As we make our way back to Boston, we’ll stop to visit the Mayflower II, a replica of the original vessel that carried the Pilgrims on their harrowing journey from England to America to escape persecution in the 17th Century, and Plymouth Rock, traditionally celebrated as the site where they landed. Our tour returns to Boston in the evening.

We will visit the Constitution cruiser, the oldest battleship of the world’s current naval warship, which defeat the British Navy in many military missions with brilliant achievements; the warship crews will tell its history vividly. At the same time, you will see the nearby warship from WWII which has witnessed many signatures of the Naval Treaty. Then we will head to Yale University, as one of the famous Ivy League Colleges, it has cultivated many famous people, such as William Howard Taft, Gerald R. Ford, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, etc. With green coverage, shading the unique style of architecture, and strong cultural atmosphere, you will be affected from your deep heart. We’ll head back to NYC in the afternoon, and focus on the diverse downtown area: Little Italy, SOHO, and Chinatown. We’ll take a walk through City Hall Park, and experience Brooklyn Bridge by foo. Or you may enjoy the Broadway show after 7PM, and back to the hotel at your own expense ($120/4-6 persons). The show ticket reservation and the transportation back to hotel can be also arranged by the tour guide: an unforgettable New York experience.

Today we visit the oldest military academy in the United States, West Point*, which trains more U.S. Army officers than any other 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, the Woodbury Common Outlets. This extensive mall 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 deals here and not just on clothing--there are stores for home furnishings, jewelry, luggage, leather, gifts and specialty items as well. During our 3-hour stay, you’re sure to 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. We’ll depart in the afternoon, with a dropoff at the airport at approximately 5:00 pm.

Flight departing after 7 P.M. is required and EWR is recommended (The tour will be at the airport at around 5:00pm).

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

*Extra fee; activity not included in tour price. See “Exclusions” for cost details.