7-Day Philadelphia, D.C, Niagara Falls, Boston Tour from New York

Day 1 Home-- Airplane-- New York City

1. 1

   Newark Liberty International Airport

   10 hours

   Airport(EWR) Pick-up Information:
   1. We provide complimentary airport pick-up at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on the first day of your tour. Free pick-up time is 9:00 and 16:00-21:00 (Please be noticed the listed time refers to the meeting time with our staff after claiming your baggage.).
   2. Arrival procedure for domestic flight: Arrival→Baggage Claim area→Meet tour guide→Tour guide will arrange shuttle bus service.
   3. Arrival procedure for international flight: Arrival→Go through immigration→Baggage Claim Area→Go through Custom→Meet tour guide→Tour guide will arrange shuttle bus service.

2. 2

   New York City

   10 hours

   The first-day itinerary is for your reference only; the schedule is subject to change upon your arrival.
   Thanks for choosing your vacation with us! 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.
   New York Morning Tour
   • For guests who can meet tour guide with claimed baggage before 9:00am at EWR airport.
   • For guests who can meet tour guide with claimed baggage before 9:00am at JFK/LGA airport.
   • Itinerary: New York City Hall & Brooklyn Bridge (80 mins) → Lunch (45 mins, at your own expense) → New York Chinatown & Little Italy & Manhattan Bridge (60 mins) → SoHo (30 mins)
   Note: Minimum of two people to be operated, and seats are guaranteed for guests who book in advance. It will be subject to whether there are vacancies in the car if guests make a reservation during the tour.

3. 3

   John F. Kennedy International Airport

   10 hours

   1. The first day of your tour from 8:30 to 24:00 (Please be noticed the listed time refers to the meeting time with our staff after claiming your baggage.); we provide complimentary airport pick-up at two major airports of New York on the first day of your tour: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
   2. Arrival procedure for domestic flight: Arrival→Baggage Claim area→Meet tour guide→Tour guide will arrange shuttle bus service.
   3. Arrival procedure for international flight: Arrival→Go through immigration→Baggage Claim Area→Go through Custom→Meet tour guide→Tour guide will arrange shuttle bus service.
   4. For those who do not require airport pick-up service on the first day, shuttle service will be provided at the following pick-up locations (please register when booking the tour):
   - 9:30 – 17:00 arrive at Flushing: 37-20 Prince St Flushing Suite 2E Flushing NY 11354

4. 4

   Times Square

   1 hour 55 min Admission ticket not included

   New York Night Tour
   • All guests who can meet tour guide with claimed baggage before 4:30PM can join our tailored night tour to experience the charm of “the city that never sleeps”!
   • Itinerary: Times Square & Broadway (45 mins) → Rockefeller Center & Fifth Avenue & St. Patrick's Cathedral (40 mins) → Manhattan Night View: Long Island City (30 mins)
   Note: Minimum of two people to be operated, and seats are guaranteed for guests who book in advance. It will be subject to whether there are vacancies in the car if guests make a reservation during the tour.

5. 5

   Flushing

   1 hour 55 min

   For tours departing between 05/24/2024-06/09/2024, 08/03/2024-08/07/2024, and 08/10/2024-09/12/2024, you will be arranged at an EWR area hotel on the first day. Complimentary tickets to Liberty Cruise and One World Observatory Deck will be given to the first two guests in each room for compensation.

Day 2 New York Instagrammable 1-Day Tour

1. 1

   New York City

   30 min

   New York City has so much to offer that many tourists, and even the locals, never venture outside of Manhattan. This town is the ultimate home for food lovers and information seekers with a rich and diverse history waiting to be explored. Ranging from worldwide well-known Statue of Liberty to Wall Streets, one of the worlds great financial centers, New York City seems to have all the needs covered!
   Itinerary:
   Grand Central (inside, 20 mins) → New York Public Library (inside) +Bryant Park +Blue Bottle Coffee (Optional) +Lady M Cake (Optional) (40 mins) → Central Park (20 mins) → Roosevelt Island (Optional, include one-way cable car ticket, 40 mins) → DUMBO (70 mins) → Little Island +Starbucks +Chelsea Market +The High Line +Lunch (Optional) (80 mins) → Vessel (outside visit, 10 mins)

2. 2

   Grand Central Terminal

   20 min

   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. Its Beaux-Arts design incorporates numerous works of art. 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.

3. 3

   New York Public Library

   40 min

   New York Public Library (inside) +Bryant Park +Blue Bottle Coffee (Optional for extra expense) +Lady M Cake (Optionalfor extra expense) (40 mins)
   It is the representing building in the New York Public Library system and a landmark in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The branch, one of four research libraries in the library system, contains nine separate divisions. The structure contains four stories open to the public. The main entrance steps are at Fifth Avenue at its intersection with East 41st Street. As of 2015, the branch contains an estimated 2.5 million volumes in its stacks.

4. 4

   Central Park

   20 min

   Central Park has so much to offer, and its options are endless! You can take a tour with a bike rental, enjoy a yoga or fitness session, walk the paved roads, take a few pictures with the city buildings in the background and if you are lucky enough, you can even sight cherry blossom trees at certain times during the year!

5. 5

   Roosevelt Island

   40 min Admission ticket not included

   Roosevelt Island (Optional, include one-way cable car ticket, 40 mins)
   Roosevelt Island is a slender island located on the East River between Queens and Manhattan Island. Although Roosevelt Island is small in size, it has a unique architectural history. There are several buildings on the island with significant architectural importance, and they have been the target base for many important urban planning competitions and proposals. "Spider-Man" and "King Kong" have also taken scenes here.

6. 6

   Dumbo

   1 hour 10 min

   DUMBO "Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass"
   Trendy Dumbo's cobblestone streets and converted Brooklyn warehouse buildings are the backdrop for independent boutiques, high-end restaurants and trendy cafes.

7. 7

   Chelsea Market

   1 hour 20 min Admission ticket not included

   Little Island +Starbucks +Chelsea Market +The High Line +Lunch (Optional) (80 mins)
   Little Island, is a new, public park pier within the larger Hudson River Park. Little island is famous amongst New Yorkers and visitors from all around the world with a unique green space unlike any other in New York City. Planned in partnership with the Hudson River Park Trust, Little Island was funded primarily through Barry Diller and the Diller-Von Furstenberg Family Foundation through an extraordinary philanthropic gift to Hudson River Park.
   Chelsea Market has become in just fifteen years one of the greatest indoor food halls of the world, with more than thirty-five vendors purveying everything from soup to nuts, wine to coffee, cheese to cheesecake. Attracting 6 million national and international visitors annually.
   The High Line is a 1.45-mile-long elevated linear park, greenway and rail trail created on a former New York Central Railroad spur on the west side of Manhattan.

8. 8

   The Vessel

   10 min

   (outside visit, 10 mins)
   The huge structure at the Hudson Yards landscape gallery, the center of the square and the visual focus is called the Vessel, which looks like a huge honeycomb. Some people regard it as "the Eiffel Tower in New York," and some people think it is the "real version of the Monument Valley." Appreciate the architecture from different angles to discover this unique structure.

Day 3 New York City Tour

1. 1

   New York City

   10 min

   Welcome to the city that never sleeps! New York City is always full of life and energy! Join us as we will be exploring the great wonders of this amazing city! We will stop by the famous Times Square, Wall street, Charging Bull, Empire state building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and so much more! This is an opportunity of a lifetime!
   Itinerary :
   New York City Fortune Tour (Mandatory, 150 mins) → One World Trade Center Observatory (Optional, 70 mins) → Liberty Cruise (Optional, 60 mins) → Museum of Modern Art (Optional, 60 mins)

2. 2

   Trinity Church Wall Street

   2 hours 30 min Admission ticket included

   Mandatory
   New York City Fortune Tour:
   First Stop: Canyon of Heroes → Woolworth Building → 15 Park Row (the world’s tallest skyscraper between 1899-1901) → The Porter Building → St. Paul’s Church → Telegraph Building
   Second Stop: Equitable Building → Trinity Church → Bank of New York → Federal Hall → New York Stock Exchange → Trump Building → Deutsche Bank → Charging Bull → Customs House → Standard Oil Building → Cunard Line HQ
   Third Stop: Rockefeller Center (pass by Diamond District and International Gem Tower)
   Fourth Stop: Pulitzer Fountain → Grand Army Plaza → Plaza Hotel → Times Square → Nasdaq MarketSite
   Notes:
   1. The New York City Fortune Tour attractions will be viewed by car and hiking, and we will stop at four regions.
   2. The above attractions are all outside visited.

3. 3

   One World Observatory

   1 hour 10 min Admission ticket not included

   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.

4. 4

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   Liberty Cruise (Optional, 60 mins)
   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 the United States and France to celebrate the anniversary of America's independence. Ride on this amazing sightseeing cruise tour on the Hudson River to enjoy the city view from a totally different angle.

5. 5

   The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   Museum of Modern Art (Optional, 60 mins)
   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.

Day 4 New York --Philadelphia --Washington D.C.

1. 1

   Philadelphia

   30 min

   Today, we will drive to Philadelphia, the City of Friendship, visit the Independence Historical Park and witness the history of American independence. Then go to Washington, the political center of the United States, the capital, where the White House, U.S. Capitol are located.
   Itinerary:
   New York → Philadelphia → Independence National Historical Park (30 mins) → Washington D.C. → U.S. Capitol In-depth Tour + The National Archives (Optional, inside visit U.S. Capitol & The National Archives + outside visit Supreme Court of the United States & Library of Congress, 120 mins) → White House (Outside visit, 30 mins) → Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial (45 mins) → Hotel
   Special Notes:
   If unable to enter U.S. Capitol, the attraction will be replaced with the Washington D.C. In-depth Tour (optional).
   Washington D.C. In-depth Tour itinerary: Air Force Memorial (20 mins)→ Thomas Jefferson Memorial(20 mins) → World War II Memorial (20 mins)

2. 2

   Independence National Historical Park

   30 min

   This National Historical Park located in Philadelphia, serves as a way of preserving the importance of the Revolutionary War sites for future generations. Known as "America's most historic square mile," this 55-acre park in the "Old City" district is definitely a site to see.

3. 3

   U.S. Capitol

   2 hours Admission ticket not included

   U.S. Capitol In-depth Tour + The National Archives (Optional, inside visit U.S. Capitol & The National Archives + outside visit Supreme Court of the United States & Library of Congress, 120 mins)
   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. Enjoy a guided tour with our professional escort seeing the U.S. Capitol.

4. 4

   Lincoln Memorial

   45 min

   Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial (45 mins)

5. 5

   White House

   30 min

   White House (Outside visit, 30 mins)
   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.

Day 5 Corning --Niagara Falls

1. 1

   30 min

   Today we will be heading to the Corning Glass Museum! The museum is located in western New York and is dedicated to history, art, and the science behind glassmaking. Following, we will be visiting Niagara Falls and overlooking the American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall, and the Bridal Veil Fall! Here, you will be simply amazed by the beauty of the falls and what makes Niagara Falls worth the visit.
   Itinerary :
   Corning Museum of Glass (Optional, 90 mins) → Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lake (Optional, 90 mins, Watkins Glen State Park will not be visited when it is closed) → Niagara Falls Night Tour (Mandatory, 90mins)
   Notes:
   1. Watkins Glen State Park only opens in summer, usually from April to October each year.
   2. In order to ensure a better experience for guests, it is guaranteed that guests can watch the fireworks show at the waterfall on that day (except that there is no fireworks show on that day).

2. 2

   Corning Museum of Glass

   1 hour 30 min Admission ticket not included

   Corning Museum of Glass is a beautiful glass artwork museum! It showcases over 3,500 years’ worth of glass for you to explore from Asia, Europe, America and more! Corning Museum of Glass even contains an Innovation Center and a 35 Centuries of Glass gallery! The Innovation Center in the Corning Museum of Glass houses interactive studies of science and research! Explore the museum with us today, as we take you through its educational and engaging exhibits! It is simply the most perfect museum for anyone of any age to visit!

3. 3

   Watkins Glen State Park

   1 hour 30 min Admission ticket not included

   Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lake (Optional, 90 mins, it will not be visited based on attraction closure)
   Explore the beauty of the Watkins Glen State Park! The park 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. It even has 19 waterfalls along its course for you to explore.

4. 4

   Niagara Falls State Park

   1 hour 30 min Admission ticket included

   Niagara Falls Night Tour Mandatory
   Enjoy some awe-inspiring sceneries and an adventure-packed experience with us on the Niagara falls night tour! Niagara Falls is actually not one waterfall, but three! Niagara Falls, the oldest state park in the United States is one of the greatest places you will ever visit in your lifetime!

Day 6 Niagara Falls --Boston

1. 1

   Niagara Falls

   1 hour 30 min

   Today we will be exploring the true beauty and nature of Niagara Falls! Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York in the United States. Later, we will drive to Boston.
   Summer Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist opens)
   Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist included) → Boston
   Winter Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist closes)
   Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Old Fort Niagara State Park included) → Boston
   Notes:
   Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat usually closes in winter, and it will not be visited during the closure.

2. 2

   Fort Niagara State Park

   2 hours 30 min Admission ticket not included

   Winter Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist closes)
   Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Old Fort Niagara State Park included)
   The Niagara Whirlpool’s greatest depth is 125 feet. It is estimated that the whirlpool formed approximately 7,500 years ago by an upstream erosion of the Niagara escarpment by the Niagara River.
   Old Fort Niagara is a rich historical landmark. It spans more than 300 years and its commanding presence on the great lake caused it to play a critical role in major wars of: The French and Indian War, the American Revolution, and the War of 1812. The gorgeous Lake Ontario lies behind the Fort too.

3. 3

   Maid of the Mist

   2 hours 30 min Admission ticket not included

   Summer Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist opens)
   Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist included) Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat usually closes in winter, and it will not be visited during the closure.
   It's the combination of height and volume that makes the Niagara Falls so beautiful. More than 6 million cubic ft. (168,000 cubic meters) of water lays over the crest line of the falls every minute during daytime peak tourist hours. The famous Maid of the Mist ride gets passengers as close as possible to the Niagara Falls! The Maid rides right into the mists thrown up by the roaring cascade as the Niagara River tumbles over the edge of the falls.

4. 4

   Whirlpool State Park

   30 min

   Summer Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist opens)
   Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist included) → Boston
   Winter Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist closes)
   Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Old Fort Niagara State Park included) → Boston

5. 5

   Cave of the Winds

   45 min

   Summer Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist opens)
   Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist included) → Boston
   Winter Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist closes)
   Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Old Fort Niagara State Park included) → Boston

Day 7 Boston --New York

1. 1

   Boston

   45 min

   Boston is a city with a long history, and today we will embark on our first journey to experience the rich historical flavor of Boston.The next stop is the old Quincy Market. The Market was also surrounded by dozens of restaurants for dining option with a variety of authentic cuisines, and absolutely, you cannot miss the famous New England clam chowder. Finally, we will back to New York.
   Itinerary From :
   Hotel → The Firsts of America Exploration Tour (Mandatory, 3 hours) → Quincy Market + Boston Lobster Meal (Lobster Meal for optional, 70 mins) → BOS Airport Drop-off → NYC Airport Drop-off
   The Firsts of America Exploration Tour: Harvard University (1 hour, offical campus tour included) → The Old State House (the birthplace of the American Revolution and the place where the Declaration of Independence was first published) → The first subway system → The first public park → The first public botanical garden → The first large-scale free municipal library funded by the public

2. 2

   Harvard University

   3 hours Admission ticket included

   The Firsts of America Exploration Tour (Mandatory, 3 hours)
   The Firsts of America Exploration Tour: Harvard University (1 hour, offical campus tour included) → The Old State House (the birthplace of the American Revolution and the place where the Declaration of Independence was first published) → The first subway system → The first public park → The first public botanical garden → The first large-scale free municipal library funded by the public

3. 3

   Quincy Market

   1 hour 10 min Admission ticket not included

   Quincy Market + Boston Lobster Meal (Lobster Meal for optional, 70 mins)
   Quincy Market in the Faneuil Hall marketplace of downtown Boston, it is a historic building that still serves as a souvenir marketplace and food court today. The area has expanded to include two other marketplace buildings as well.

4. 4

   Boston Logan International Airport

   1 hour 10 min

   BOS Airport Drop-off
   Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)；
   Please book flight after 14:00.

5. 5

   New York City

   1 hour 10 min

   NYC Airport Drop-off
   Flushing, NY (Asian Jewel Seafood Restaurant)；133-30 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354；
   LaGuardia Airport (LGA)；
   Please book flight after 19:00
   John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)；
   Please book flight depart after 20:00.