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Arrive in “The Big Apple” and venture northwest through the Pocono Mountains to upstate New York. Cross the border to the Canadian side of the Niagara River and spend two nights in beautiful Niagara Falls. During you stay, perhaps visit the Butterfly Conservatory, Great Gorge Adventure, or Botanical Gardens. Next, travel southeast through the Appalachian Mountains to the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. Explore the birthplace of American independence before moving on to the U.S. capital, Washington DC—a sightseeing treasure-trove. |
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City Highlights In Niagara Falls and Washington DC; Philadelphia orientation tour; on tour 8005: Manhattan. Meals The option to purchase breakfast daily for an additional supplement; supplement will include 5 breakfast buffets and 1 deluxe continental breakfast. Hotels: Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling. Listed hotels or equivalent.NEW YORK Holiday Inn Express 29th (F); NIAGARA FALLS Michael’s Inn (F); PHILADELPHIA Holiday Inn Historic District (F); WASHINGTON DC (AREA) Crowne Plaza Alexandria (F)
Day 1:
NEW YORK CITY. Welcome to “The Big Apple!” Enjoy some time at leisure to relax or do some independent exploring. Your Tour Director is on hand this evening to answer any questions. Day 2: NEW YORK CITY–CORNING–NIAGARA FALLS. Depart Manhattan, heading northwest across New Jersey, through the PoconoMountains and into upstate New York, arriving in Corning at midday. Late this afternoon, cross the border at Rainbow Bridge and proceed to the Canadian side of the Niagara River in the province of Ontario. Spend the next two nights in beautiful Niagara Falls. Day 3: NIAGARA FALLS. On this morning’s sightseeing tour, behold the spectacular falls from Table Rock. Then, board the MAID OF THE MIST for amazing close-ups. Your afternoon is free, so why not hop aboard the People Mover (local transport) and visit attractions such as the Butterfly Conservatory, Great Gorge Adventure, Botanical Gardens, and Niagara Parks Greenhouse, or ride the aerial cable car. Tonight, join our optional fun-filled Canadian musical. This entertaining evening includes a five-course dinner served family style.Note: The operation of the Maid of the Mist cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. Usually, favorable conditions exist from mid-May to late-October. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted. Day 4: NIAGARA FALLS–PHILADELPHIA. Head southeast through the Appalachian Mountains and into the Susquehanna River Valley. Then it’s on to the handsome city of Philadelphia for an overnight stay. Day 5: PHILADELPHIA–WASHINGTON DC AREA. The “City of Brotherly Love” is also the birthplace of American Independence and is therefore steeped in history. Our morning orientation tour focuses on the city’s historic landmarks. Then it’s on to the U.S. capital and seat of government, Washington DC, for a two-night stay. Later, join the optional outing, featuring dinner followed by an illumination tour of the city’s most famous memorials. Day 6: WASHINGTON DC AREA. The nation’s capital is a sightseeing treasure-trove, and your half-day tour features ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, the KOREAN and VIETNAM WAR VETERANS MEMORIALS, and many other wellknown sights. Stop for photos at the White House and Capitol Hill. The afternoon is free. Your Tour Director will suggest independent activities to explore this fascinating city. Day 7: WASHINGTON DC AREA–NEW YORK CITY. Check into the Holiday Inn Express 29th in New York for two nights. Day 8: NEW YORK CITY. A local expert takes you on a tour of the most popular sights: Times Square, Greenwich Village, Wall Street, and Chinatown. During your free time in Manhattan, take advantage of several optional activities, such as a helicopter flight over “the city that never sleeps,” a ride up to the 86th floor of the Empire State Building, or a Manhattan harbor cruise. Your Local Host can help arrange these and other excursions, as well as offer useful shopping and dining tips. Day 9: NEW YORK CITY. The trip ends today, with guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided to Kennedy International, LaGuardia, and Newark International Airports.
In Niagara Falls and Washington DC; Philadelphia orientation tour; on tour 8005: Manhattan.
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