Day 1 HOMETOWN - NEW YORK CITY

Our tour guide will meet you at the airport (Baggage Claim Area) and transfer you to the hotel.
Airport pick up available for: EWR, JFK, or LGA airport. For the best service, please choose EWR (Newark Liberty International Airport). The free pickup is from 9:00am to 10:00pm.

*For customers who arrive earlier and want to meet the tour at the airports, please refer to the following meet points:
JFK - Terminal # 7 "Hudson News" newsstand
EWR - Terminal C Continental Airlines
LGA - Terminal B United Airlines

**Airport pick-up:
-If you arrive at the airport on the departure day, we offer free airport pick-up between 9:00am-10:00pm once for each order;
-If you arrive at the airport prior to the departure day, we offer free airport pick-up between 9:00am-10:00pm for each order to any hotel in Manhattan and Flushing area;
-If you need more than one pick-up service between 9:00am-10:00pm, please contact us for quotation.

**No airport pick-up service or arrive beyond JFK, LGA and EWR:
-Self transfer to hotel;
-If you arrive at NYC in the morning, please deposite your luggage at the checkroom and arrange your whole day by your own;
-If you arrive before 5:00pm, please meet the tour at Chinatown (48 Bowery, New York, NY 10013) for a transfer to hotel.
(Please DO remark your requirements when booking.)

Notes for airport pick-up:
-You may wait for 10-15 minutes for better pick-up arrangement.
-We highly recommend you to call us or local tour provider for another pick-up when your flight is late. Meanwhile, we reserve the right for your self transfer to hotel due to the busy pick-ups.
If you arrive prior to the departure day and need the hotel extension service, please click "Add a Hotel Extension" for detailed hotel information when booking.

There is an exciting night tour of New York City (optional) where you can experience the bright lights of the big city. You can see all of the wonderful NYC landmarks like never before in the beautiful night sky. The tour will take you to the South Street Seaport to enjoy the spectacular views of the NYC bridges at night. You will also see Midtown Manhattan which is the largest central business district in the world and is home to the NYCs tallest and most famous buildings like the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. The tour will also take you to see the world famous Rockefeller Center, an art deco marvel covering 11 acres in midtown Manhattan and home to NBC studios, an outdoor ice skating rink (winter), and Prometheus. Then you will visit Times Square and Broadway which is known as the Theater District or the Great White Way.<
Optional NYC night tour has limited seating and may sell out. Please try to arrive before 3:30 p.m. and speak with the tour guide regarding the night tour if you wish to take the night tour.

Hotel: Sheraton Newark (Double Tree Newark) or similar

Day 2 NEW YORK CITY - PHILADElPHIA

The bus tour begins today 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 take a boat ride (Water Taxi or Circle Line - admission ticket not included) around Manhattan harbor where you can see the Statue of Liberty and the incredible Manhattan skyscrapers. 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 visit the "Crossroads of the World" at Times Square. Afterwards you will travel to and stay overnight in Philadelphia.

Hotel: Hyatt Regency Penn's Landing or similar

Day 3 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.

Hotel: Marriott Gaithersburg, Hilton Gaithersburg or similar

Day 4 WASHINGTON D.C.- HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD - CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS - 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.

Hotel: Sheraton At The Falls, Hyatt Regency or similar

Day 5 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.

Hotel: Hilton Boston Dedham, Double Tree by Hilton Boston North Shore (CoCo Key Hotel) or similar

Day 6 BOSTON CITY TOUR - NYC-CHINATOWN, LITTLE ITALY, SOHO

In the morning the bus tour will continue the city tour of Boston with a stop at Harvard University; the oldest university in the United States. You will also visit Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); a world-class institution that educates students in science and technology. The tour will also take you to the Massachusetts State House which is the magnificent setting for their state government for over two centuries has become an outstanding museum reflecting the history of Massachusetts since colonial times. You will also enjoy the shops and foods at the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, also known as Quincy Market which is set around a cobblestone promenade where jugglers, magicians and musicians entertain the passers-by. 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.

Hotel: Sheraton Newark (Double Tree Newark), Hilton East Brunswick or similar

Day 7 WEST POINT MILITARY ACADEMY - WOODBURY COMMON PREMIUM OUTLETS - NJ

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).

Hotel: Sheraton Newark (Double Tree Newark), Hilton East Brunswick or similar

Day 8 NJ - UPPER MANHATTAN - HOMETOWN

Today you will take a grand tour of upper Manhattan. You will journey through historic Harlem which was first settled by the Dutch and is now home to world renowned places like the Columbia University which is an Ivy League school and the oldest in New York, St. John the Divine which is the largest cathedral in the world, and the Apollo Theatre where legends were born like Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, and Michael Jackson. You will also explore Central Park, which is 843 acres of lush urban park located in the heart of New York City. You will also travel along Museum Mile, which is located on Fifth Avenue in New York City and is full of museums and other fine art institutions. Here you will visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art which is one of the worlds largest art museums with over two million works of art from all over the world dating back five thousand years to the present. Afterwards you will be transferred to the airport for your return fight home.
This tour concludes in New York where guests can schedule their flights to depart from a NYC area airport (EWR, JFK, or LGA) after 6:45 PM.
If you want to end your tour at Chinatown, New York instead of airport, you need to make a comment when you make reservation so that we have enough time to prepare and arrange.