New York: Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, Washington DC 4-Day Tour




Visit the American and Canadian sides of Niagara Falls. Stop at an outlet mall for shopping, continue to the historic city of Brotherly love in Philadelphia and see the famous Liberty Bell and Independence Hall Square. You will also visit Washington DC, the US Capitol and visit the US Mint. Continue to Lancaster to learn about the Amish community.
Day 1: New York - Finger Lakes - Niagara Falls
Your morning departure from the Big Apple takes you north where you will pass the beautiful Delaware Gap to Watkins Glen State Park in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Walk through Watkins Glen Canyon to visit the beautiful waterfalls and then continue to Niagara Falls passing Seneca Lake, arriving in the late afternoon.
Tour the American and Canadian sides of the Falls including the American Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Goat Island, and Sister Island. At night tour Niagara Falls where you will marvel at the colorful lighting of the waters.
Overnight: Ramada - Wyndham
Day 2: Niagara Falls - New Jersey
As you depart the hotel, hear the thundering water of Niagara Falls. See the falls up close from Horseshoe Falls and experience the power of the current aboard the Maid of the Mist (May-October). From November through April you will tour the Power Vista Hydro-electric Station, and the Cave of the Winds. At noon depart south to New York State.
On the way to New York, enjoy a shopping excursion at one of the large outlet malls along the way, where you can hunt for bargains at their brand name stores.
Overnight New Jersey - La Quinta Inns & Suites
Day 3: New Jersey - Philadelphia - Washington DC
Depart New Jersey to Pennsylvania and to the city of brotherly love Philadelphia.
Arriving in the Historic area of Philadelphia you will visit the famous Liberty Bell, and Constitution square and Constitution Hall, one of the symbols of freedom in America. Stroll Elfreth’s Alley (the oldest inhabited street in America) then continue on a panoramic tour of Philadelphia that includes the financial district, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Historic Philadelphia and more.
Departing Philadelphia, see the famous “Rocky Steps” and then continue north to Lancaster county home of the Amish people. Ride on an authentic Amish Buggy, visit an Amish market place of handmade arts and crafts and learn what it's like to live without the benefit of modern technology, electricity, running water or telephone service.
Overnight at: Fairfield Inn & Suites, Alexandria
Day 4: Washington DC - New York
Start the day with a visit to Thomas Jefferson Memorial, by the Tidal Basin, surrounded with famous Japanese cherry blossom trees. Visit the Arlington National Cemetery, the changing of the guards and the Kennedy family gravesite.
Next stop is Capitol Hill. See the US Capitol and the White House to understand the core of the US government. Continue to the Air and Space Museum before visiting the Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Korea and Vietnam Memorials.
In the late afternoon, depart north for an evening arrival in New York.
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Duration 4 days
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Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese
Highlights
- Walk through Watkins Glen Canyon
- Tour both the American and Canadian Sides of the Falls
- Experience the power aboard the Maid of the Mist (May-October)
- See the Capitol Hill,Senate and White House an learn about the core of the US government
- Visit the Arlington National Cemetery and see the changing of the guards
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- 3 nights in a hotel including tax and continental breakfast
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned minibus
- Multilingual professional guides
- Professional tour guide
- Sightseeing in Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Amish Country
- Admission to the Maid of the Mist (Summer) or Scenic Tunnels (Winter)
- Amish Buggy Ride
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