This morning we will travel to the Thousand Islands region (American side); an international tourism destination that encompasses communities on both sides of the US-Canada seaway. The region takes its name from the more than 1,000 islands that dot the lakes and rivers along this international waterway. Here we will be rewarded with a breathtaking glimpse of natures creativity by cruising on the Thousand Islands boat tour at Alexandria Bay. In the evening, the bus tour will stay in the city of Amherst.
Optional: 1000 Island Cruise (Duration: one hour)
Overnight: Sleep Inn or equivalent

Today we will visit the Niagara Falls. The Falls are 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. Why not take the Maid of the Mist boat (seasonal) where you will get soaked 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. We will also go to the IMAX Theatre to experience the Falls like never before. Here we can see "The Falls Movie: Legends and Daredevils" - one of the most spectacular IMAX movies of all time. Sitting in front of a giant six-story movie screen and feel the power of 12,000 watts of thunderous digital surround sound where we can see behind the mist, myths and mysteries of one of the most storied natural wonders of the world. Later, we head 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. Our highlight visit is of curse to see the live, narrated glassmaking demonstrations. Next, we drive to Washington D.C. and make a stopover in Maryland.
Optional: Maid of The Mist, Niagara Falls IMAX movie and Corning Glass Museum
Overnight: Best Western or equivalent

Today we visit the nation's capital: Washington D.C. Here we 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. Then visit the Jefferson Memorial which is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, an American Founding Father and the third president of the United States. Next we go to the National Museum of Natural History (or Air and Space Museum)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. We will get the chance to 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. Later, a stop at 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. Next we driver to Philadelphia where we 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; and the Liberty Bell which has been a symbol of liberty for over 200 years.

Remarks: On certain departures the itinerary is in reverse.