8-Day New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Niagara Tour 

The first-day itinerary is for your reference only; the schedule is subject to change upon your arrival. 

Free airport pick-up service is included on the first day (excluding service fee $12/person).

Thanks for choosing your vacation with us! You can choose any one of the major airports in New York City (JFK, LGA, EWR) when you book your flight. Our professional tour guide will meet you at the baggage claim area for the domestic flight; for an international flight, please arrive at the Passenger Waiting Area for pick up. (Passengers, who arrive at Terminal 7of JFK Airport, please wait outside of the baggage claim area.) 

At a first glance, travelling around the entire of New York City seems like the mission impossible; however, our highly organized tour is especially designed for you: by visiting amounts of famous landmarks, you will learn more of the city’s unique history, culture, and the core spirit of the New Yorkers!

Itinerary:

Hotel → NYC Trinity Church (Outside Visit) → Wall Street & Charging Bull (20 mins) → New York Stock Exchange (outside visit, 30 mins)→ Liberty Cruise (admission included,70 mins) →New York City Hall (pass by) →Brooklyn Bridge (45 mins) → Chinatown & Little Italy (90 mins) → SOHO (40 mins) → One World Trade Center Observatory (Optional,85 mins) →Vessel (30 mins) → Madame Tussauds New York (Optional,120 mins) → New York Night Tour (optional, minimum 4 people) 

New York Night Tour Itinerary: Rockefeller Center (30 mins) → Lincoln Center (15 mins) → DUMBO (30 mins)

Charging Bull

This bronze sculpture that sits at the northern tip of New York's Bowling Green Park is ready to strike! It was commissioned to represent the "strength and power of the American people" after the stock market crashed in 1987.

New York Stock Exchange

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE, nicknamed "The Big Board") is an American stock exchange in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City. It is by far the world's largest stock exchange by market capitalization of its approximate 3000 listed companies at almost 24.5 trillion U.S. dollars in January 2021. The NYSE trading floor is at the New York Stock Exchange Building on 11 Wall Street and 18 Broad Street and is a National Historic Landmark.

Liberty Cruise

Any trip to New York City must include a boat cruise around the Statue of Liberty. This iconic landmark has stood in the city that never sleeps for more than 100 years, as a joint effort between America and France to celebrate the anniversary of America's independence. And the sightseeing cruise tour on the Hudson River to enjoy the city view from a totally different angle, as well as take pictures with Brooklyn Bridge.

Brooklyn Bridge

This bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City. It connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn, spanning the East River. The Brooklyn Bridge has a main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m) and a height of 276.5 ft (84.3 m) above mean high water. It is one of the oldest roadway bridges in the United States and was the world's first steel-wire suspension bridge, as well as the first fixed crossing across the East River.

Chinatown & Little Italy

The Chinatown and Little Italy Historic District is located in downtown New York City. The Chinatown neighborhood was formed from the mid-19th to the early 20th century, a dynamic period in American history when waves of immigrants from all corners of the world came to New York seeking opportunity. Immigration to New York City far outweighed that in any other city in the United States and New York City’s Chinatown eventually became the largest Chinatown in the U.S. In both Chinatown and Little Italy, you will be able to taste the most authentic local cuisine. These arteries are often packed with crowds on the weekends and for events like Lunar New Year celebrations.

SOUTHOFHOUSTON

SoHo is shorthand for SOUTH OF HOUSTONSOHO . It is the first official acronym given to a neighborhood in NYC. The official historical district from 1973 together with Houston to the north, is north of Canal Street, and between West Broadway and Crosby Streets.This most diverse neighborhood in lower Manhattan has had a long history before becoming the heart and soul of New York City.Artists such as Phillip Glass, Twyla Tharp, Nam June Paik, Meredith Monk, plus many others helped create the ideal situation to make SoHo the Nexus of creative activity for a very magical time in the 1960’s. Today, SOHO is one of the most stylish and popular neighborhoods for filming, celebrity spotting and finding your favorite famous movie locations.SoHo came to represent the hip, avant garde scene.All of these reasons make SoHo the heart and soul of New York City.

Hudson Yards - Vessel

The huge structure at the Hudson Yards landscape gallery, the center of the square and the visual focus is called Vessel (container), which looks like a strange cup-shaped vessel and looks like a huge honeycomb. Some people regard it as a building, calling it "the Eiffel Tower in New York", and some people think it is an art installation called the "real version of the Monument Valley." Appreciate the architecture from different angles to discover the unique beauty, which is a great place for your friends to punch cards.

Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum （NYC)

Madame Tussauds New York in the heart of Times Square is the only place with no ropes or barriers holding you back from your favorite stars. Voted as one of New York’s most unique attractions, Madame Tussauds invites you to pose “in a moment in time” with the world’s most iconic musicians, A-list stars, sports legends, world leaders and more. With over 85,000 square feet of interactive entertainment, including Ghostbusters: Dimension hyper-reality experience, the world famous wax attraction is bigger and better than ever.

One World Trade Center Observatory

One World Trade Center is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. There, 102 stories up, find yourself face-to-face with New York’s iconic skyline. Maybe you’ve seen views of the city before, but never quite like this. Walk the three sprawling levels of the Observatory and discover surprises along the way.

New York Night Tour

Rockefeller Center is described as one of the greatest projects of the Great Depression era, Rockefeller Center was declared a New York City landmark in 1985 and a National Historic Landmark in 1987. There, you will enjoy what is considered to be the best night view of the New York City skyline.Trendy Dumbo's cobblestone streets and converted Brooklyn warehouse buildings are the backdrop for independent boutiques, high-end restaurants and trendy cafes.

New York City is an all-time incredible city to explore. The posh designer shopping of SoHo. The man made canyons of Wall Street. A somber reflection at Ground Zero. The most well-known icon of the Statue of Liberty. While many travel to the Big Apple to get a taste of NYC’s top sights and monuments, you are missing out on the true excitement of secret treasures that take a bit of digging to find. With an endless amount of mystery and surprises waiting to be discovered, come with us to explore the must-see hidden gems in NYC that will have you awe.

Itinerary:

Hotel → Grand Central (20 mins) → United Nations Headquarter (Optional, inside visit, 60 mins) → Metropolitan Museum of Art (Optional,120 mins) → Central Park (35 mins) → Fifth Avenue (60 mins) → Hotel

Grand Central

The distinctive architecture and interior design of Grand Central Terminal's station house have earned it several landmark designations, including as a National Historic Landmark. Grand Central Terminal is one of the world's ten most visited tourist attractions, with 21.9 million visitors in 2013, excluding train and subway passengers.

United Nations Headquarter

This building in New York City has served as the global headquarters of the United Nations since 1952. The area has extraterritoriality status, meaning it is technically not bound by the laws of New York or even the United States. Although it is situated in New York City, the land occupied by the United Nations Headquarters and the spaces of buildings that it rents are under the sole administration of the United Nations and not the U.S. government.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is not just the largest art museum in the United States, but also one of the three biggest in the world. Its collection contains more than 2 million works of art. The permanent collection consists of works of art from classical antiquity and ancient Egypt, paintings, and sculptures from nearly all the European masters, and an extensive collection of American and modern art.

Museum of Modern Art

MoMA has been important in developing and collecting modernist art and is often identified as one of the largest and most influential museums of modern art in the world. The impressive collection that it houses includes works by Pollock, Dali, van Gogh, Picasso, among others.

Central Park

Arguably one of the most famous parks in the world, Central Park is a manmade wonder.  Not only is it the first public park built in America, but it is also one of the most frequently visited.

Fifth Avenue

Fifth Avenue is a major thoroughfare in the borough of Manhattan in New York City. It stretches north from Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village to West 143rd Street in Harlem. It is considered one of the most expensive and elegant streets in the world.

Philadelphia, known as the city of Brotherly Love, is one of the oldest and most historic cities in the United States. We will visit the University of Pennsylvania, one of the eight Ivy League schools, taking photo with Benjamin Franklin statue on the campus. Afterwards, we will head to Baltimore, the largest city in Maryland. In the evening, we will arrive in Washington, D.C., to participate in our well-designed night tour.

Itinerary:

Hotel → University of Pennsylvania  (30 mins) → Independence National Historical Park (120 mins, inside visit Liberty Bell & Philadelphia Congress Hall, outside visit Independence Hall) → Reading Terminal Market (60 mins) → Longwood Gardens (Optional,75 mins) → Baltimore Inner Harbor (75 mins) → Hotel → Washington D.C. Night Tour (Optional)

Washington D.C. Night Tour itinerary: Air Force Memorial (20 mins)→ World War II Memorial (45 mins) → Capitol Reflecting Pool (20 mins)

University of Pennsylvania 

The University of Pennsylvania (Penn or UPenn) is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The university claims a founding date of 1740 and is one of the nine colonial colleges chartered prior to the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Benjamin Franklin, Penn's founder and first president, advocated an educational program that trained leaders in commerce, government, and public service, similar to a modern liberal arts curriculum. Distinguished alumni include Donald Trump and Warren Buffett, etc.

Independence National Historical Park

This National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania serves as a way of preserving important Revolutionary War sites for future generations. Called "America's most historic square mile," this 55-acre park in the "Old City" district is not to be missed.

Independence Hall

One of Philadelphia's most famous landmarks, Independence Hall in Independence National Historical Park is the location where both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated, written, and ratified by the Founding Fathers of the USA.

Liberty Bell

The famously cracked Liberty Bell is a sign of American Independence and spirit. Located at Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia, PA, this symbol of the American Revolution was crafted in 1752 - more than 250 years ago.

Philadelphia Congress Hall

Home of the United States Congress when Philadelphia served as the nation's capital from 1790 to 1800. During Congress Hall's duration as the capitol of the United States, the country admitted three new states, Vermont, Kentucky, and Tennessee; ratified the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution; and oversaw the 2nd Presidential inaugurations of both George Washington (his second) and John Adams.

Reading Terminal Market

The Reading Terminal Market is an indoor public market in Philadelphia, PA. The market contains more than one hundred stalls offering every type of good imaginable. The market is known for its Amish merchants and their authentic goods.

Longwood Gardens

The area that is not Longwood Gardens has been functioning as a public garden in some form or another since 1798. By the middle of the 19th century, the property was an impressive arboretum.

Baltimore Inner Harbor

The Inner Harbor is a historic seaport, tourist attraction, and landmark of the city of Baltimore, Maryland. It was described by the Urban Land Institute in 2009 as "the model for post-industrial waterfront redevelopment around the world". The Inner Harbor has everything from scenic waterfront views to spectacular museums. Feel free to grab a bite at local restaurants for fresh seafood while enjoying live music from great street artists.

Washington D.C. Night Tour

Ride a coach past major landmarks on this night bus tour of Washington, D.C. Hop off at Air Force Memorial, and enjoy a great view of The Pentagon and the city from the top. Then visit the Capitol Reflecting Pool for the majestic night look of the Capitol and. Take a last stop at the magnificent World War II Memorial while gazing at the floodlit Lincoln Memorial. After this amazing sightseeing tour with by our professional guides, you’ll understand why the nation’s capital is considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities at night.

Today we continue to visit the hub for American politics and history. Visit inside of the US Capitol with a professional tour guide. And later, we will visit the library of Congress (Outside Visit) and Supreme Court of the US (Outside Visit). Explore more culture and history by taking DC sightseeing cruise and more. 

Itinerary:

Hotel → Washington National Cathedral (15 mins)→ Embassy Row (20 mins) → Lincoln Memorial + Vietnam War + Korean War (outside visit, 60 mins)  → White House (30 mins) → Shake Shack for lunch (60 mins) → U.S. Capitol+Supreme Court of the United States+Library of Congress (outside visit, 60 mins)→ National Gallery of Art (outside visit, 20 mins)→ Thomas Jefferson Memorial (30 mins)→ FDR Memorial Park (60 mins) → Hotel

Washington National Cathedral

 Washington National Cathedral is a cathedral of the Episcopal Church located in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. The structure is of Neo-Gothic design closely modeled on English Gothic style of the late fourteenth century. It is both the second-largest church building in the United States and the fourth-tallest structure in Washington, D.C. The cathedral is the seat of both the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Michael Bruce Curry, and the Bishop of the Diocese of Washington, Mariann Edgar Budde. Over 270,000 people visit the structure annually.

Embassy Row

"Embassy Row" in Washington DC, generally refers to a stretch of Massachusetts Avenue extending out from Dupont Circle, toward the National Cathedral, along which one finds many (but not all) of the District's foreign embassies. Considered Washington's premier residential address in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Massachusetts Avenue became known for its numerous mansions housing the city's social and political elites. The Great Depression caused many to sell their homes. The expansive old estates proved well-suited for use as embassies, and also as lodges of social clubs, giving Embassy Row its present name and identity. Embassy Row is now protected as the Massachusetts Avenue Historic District, and many of its notable buildings are listed in the DC Inventory of Historic Sites.

Lincoln Memorial

This iconic American monument honors the 16th president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln was president during the American Civil War and is most famous for the Emancipation Proclamation that freed all of the slaves in the US.

The White House

The world-famous White House in Washington, DC is the official residence of the president of the United States and the place where most of the work is done. The facade of this neoclassical mansion is a global icon.

U.S. Capitol

The United States Capitol is among the most symbolically important and architecturally impressive buildings in the nation. It has housed the meeting chambers of the House of Representatives and the Senate for two centuries. 

National Gallery of Art

The National Gallery of Art, located on the National Mall, is consisted of the original neoclassical West Building and the modern East Building. It is one of the world’s preeminent museums, preserves, collects, exhibits, and fosters the understanding of works of art at the highest possible museum and scholarly standards. The Gallery's collection of the only painting by Leonardo da Vinci in the Americas and the largest mobile created by Alexander Calder. Across 363 days a year, the Gallery offers a full spectrum of special exhibitions and public programs.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a memorial to the third president of the United States. The impressive building is neoclassical in design and has been standing since 1943. It sees more than two million visitors every year. It's only available during the Cherry Blossom time.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Located in West Potomac Park between the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials,Franklin Delano Roosevelt guided America through the Great Depression and World War II as our nation's 32nd president. Using elements of stone, water, and unique landscaping, the memorial consists of five outdoor rooms that represent a prologue to the presidency and the unprecedented four terms won by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR). Over four and a half tons of South Dakota red granite and 100,000 gallons of flowing water are used in the memorial.The first room introduces FDR's first term as president, with a relief panel illustrating his first inauguration. The second room focuses on the conditions that still faced FDR even four years after enactment of many of his New Deal programs. Between the second and third rooms is an open area that symbolizes the march to war. Room three features a scattering of blocks, representing destruction.A large sculpture of President Roosevelt sits nearby, with his faithful canine companion, Fala, by his side.The fourth and final room includes a still pool of water and a low-relief panel showing FDR's funeral procession down Pennsylvania Avenue. 

In the morning,  we will head to one of Fortune Global 500’s headquarters, Corning, to visit the Museum of Glass, which is dedicated to the history, art, and science behind glassmaking. With staying at the waterfall scenic hotel at night.

Itinerary:

Hotel →Corning Museum of Glass (Optional, 90 mins, include lunch time) → Watkins Glen State Park (60 mins) → Finger Lake (25mins) → Hotel → Niagara Falls Night Tour (Optional, 90mins)

The Corning Museum of Glass

In western New York is dedicated to the history, art, and science behind glassmaking. Its collection contains more than 45,000 objects, some of which date back millennia. Guests here will be invited to watch the Hot Glass Show which is performed by professional glass craftsman, and, will have chance to know how ancient Egyptian made the world first glass mask in 3000 years ago!

Watkins Glen State Park

Glen Creek has carved a dramatic gorge into the Watkins Glen hillside, resulting in a large, cavern-like network of rock formations.Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade.

Niagara Falls Night Tour

Get closer to America's Oldest State Park at Niagara Falls State Park! Enjoy some awe-inspiring sceneries and adventure-packed experience with us! Niagara Falls is actually not one waterfall, but three. The Niagara River flows down from Lake Erie and is divided by Goat Island. There, part of it flows to the horseshoe-shaped Canadian Falls (aptly named Horseshoe Falls), and the rest flows to the American Falls. At the American falls, the river is also split by a second small island, Luna Island, creating the third, small waterfall known as Bridal Veil Falls.

Today we will continue exploring the beauty of Niagara Falls , With staying at the waterfall scenic hotel at night, you can also feel the beauty of the waterfall under illuminations of the Falls nightly.

Itinerary:

Whirlpool State Park (20 mins) → Old Fort Niagara State Park In-depth Tour (Optional, 55 mins) → Jetboat (Optional, 60 mins) → Maid of the Mist (35 mins, optional) → Niagara Falls State Park (30 mins) → Cave of the Winds (optional, 80 mins) → Goat Island (60 mins)

Niagara Whirlpool State Park

The Niagara Whirlpool’s greatest depth is 125 feet. It is estimated the whirlpool formed approximately 7,500 years ago by the upstream erosion of the Niagara escarpment by Niagara River. 

Old Fort Niagara State Park

Old Fort Niagara is a rich historic landmark; it spans more than 300 years. Its commanding presence on the great lake caused it to play a critical role in the French and Indian War, the American Revolution and the War of 1812. The gorgeous Lake Ontario lies behind the Fort.

Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours

Experience the Niagara River like no other way possible.The exciting boat rides take passengers on a thrilling trip down the Niagara River! This round-trip ride zooms through the Niagara Gorge, and even takes passengers to the famous Whirlpool rapids, all of a custom-built jet boat.

Cave of the Winds

The Cave of the Winds on the New York side of Niagara Falls is an attraction which allows sightseers to walk right up to the base of the Bridal Veil Falls with water crashing down right on them and flowing beneath the decking.

Today we will visit one of the world top private universities, Cornell University. Walk around the campus and enjoy the beautiful views of the architectures and 745 acres nestled among woodlands, and waterfalls. Then this tour will be ended after we head back to New York.

Itinerary:

Hotel → Belhurst Castle and Winery（30 mins） → Cornell University（60 mins） →EWR airport

Belhurst Castle and Winery

On the shores of Seneca Lake in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Region, Belhurst takes you away to a place filled with history, beauty and breathtaking views. Named a World’s Best Wine Hotel by Wine Enthusiast, voted number three in USA TODAY’S top  Wine Country Hotels, listed on the National Register of Historic Properties, and voted one of the Most Romantic Places in New York State! Belhurst offers three unique hotels, two restaurants, winery, craft beer and gift shop, spa and salon. The uniquely designed tasting room provides a relaxed atmosphere overlooking beautiful lake scenery while enjoying the award-winning collection of Belhurst Estate wines. Your ultimate getaway destination in the heart of the Finger Lakes. 

Cornell University

Cornell University is a private and statutory Ivy League research university in Ithaca, New York, overlooking the city and Cayuga Lake. Since the university was founded in 1865, it has expanded to about 2,300 acres, encompassing both the hill and much of the surrounding areas. Cornell University is one of the most beautiful in the nation with 745 acres nestled among woodlands, and waterfalls.