5-Day New York/New Jersey to Washington DC, Niagara Falls and Corning Glass Museum Tour
Avg $397 per person
Tour Code : TBTNYC-0022
Duration : 5 day(s) 4 night(s)
Departure City : Brooklyn; Flushing; New York City; Newark
Availability : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Join the
guided bus tour starting from New York City.
We will explore the One World Observatory, USS
Intrepid, Wall Street, Times Square, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Madame
Tussauds, Philadelphia; the Independence National Historical Park, the
Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Washington, Congress Hall, Washington
D.C.; the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Korean War
Memorial, Smithsonian National Air, Space Museum, International Spy Museum, Corning Museum
of Glass, Niagara Falls, American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall, the Bridal Veil
Fall, Niagara Whirlpool State Park, Old Fort Niagara, Lake Ontario, Boston, the Harvard
University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Boston harbor and Quincy Market. We will enjoy
watching Niagara IMAX Movie,we will also enjoy a
cruise tour on the Hudson River,take a Maid
of the Mist ride,Jet boat ride on the Niagara River and
enjoy cruise
ship at Boston harbor.Ground transportation, hotel stay, and professional tour
guide will be provided to visitors.
Departure
Boarding Location |
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06:45 AM - 133-30 39th AVE FLUSHING NY 11354 (Flushing-Duncheng Seafood Restaurant) |
07:00 AM - 20 Frontage Road, Newark, NJ 07114 (I-95 Exit 14 & Frontage Road, Howard Johnson hotel Lobby) |
07:00 AM - 6102 8th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11220 (HSBC Bank, Pickup Only) |
08:00 AM - 87 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 (Manhattan Chinatown) |
Itinerary
Today in the morning
after picking up visitors from different locations we will begin to explore the
famous landmarks of New York City. To know about the history and culture of New
York we will visit the One World Observatory. Here we will
enjoy the beautiful view of the central park and the entire of New York City.
Then we will enjoy a cruise tour on the Hudson River. We will also take
pictures with the backdrops of Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty. After
that, we will witness the variety of aircraft in the USS Intrepid. We will also
stroll around the Wall Street and get a chance to take pictures with Trinity
Church, New York Stock Exchange and its signature sculpture Charging Bull. If
time allows we will also visit Times Square, Madame Tussauds' and the
Metropolitan Museum of Art. When day end, our bus will pass by Ground Zero, the
World Trade Center, Rockefeller Center and the Fifth Avenue. Head to a hotel
for night stay.
Hotel: E Hotel Banquet & Conference Center/ Red Roof Inn/Days Inn or similar.
On the second day, we
will leave the hotel and start exploring Philadelphia. It is also known as the
birthplace of American democracy. First, we will witness the Independence Hall
at the Independence National Historical Park. We will also see the Statue of
Washington, the Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, and much more attractions. Then we will head towards Washington
D.C. Here we will visit the Lincoln
Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Smithsonian
National Air, and Space Museum. We will also take photos with backdrops of the
White House and the U.S. Capitol due to the visit limitation for the
public. Next, we will enjoy a tour of
exclusive DC cruise and sightsee the beautiful view of the town along the
Potomac River (Summer schedule). Along the way, we will also sightsee and pass
by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, WWII Memorial and much more. Head to the
hotel for night stay.
Note: In the winters, we will explore the International Spy Museum when DC cruise is closed.
Hotel: Days Inn/Quality Inn/Comfort Inn or similar.On
the third day, we will begin our tour in the morning. Our first stop will be
the Museum of Glass in Corning. A skilled glass craftsman will perform the
wonderful Hot Glass Show. We will also witness the great collection of glass
objects. Next, we will have our lunch. After that we will head to Niagara
Falls, here we will eyewitness the Bridal Veil Fall, the American Fall, and the
Horseshoe Fall. Then we will enjoy the well-known Maid of the Mist ride to get
very close to the Niagara Falls (Summer
Schedule). We will also enjoy watching a Niagara IMAX
movie. Next, we will relish the Niagara In-depth Tour and observer the
breathtaking beauty of the Niagara Whirlpool State Park, the Old Fort Niagara,
and Lake Ontario. When night falls, we will astonish by the nighttime
illumination. Night stay in the hotel.
Note: If
any visitor is not joining the In-Depth tour he/she may stay in the Falls Park
for self-exploration. Due to late sunset time and US Federal Government
regulations, night view on some summer evenings may be limited or not
available.In the winters,we
will take a Jet boat ride on the Niagara River instead of Maid of Mist.In bad weather conditions Jet boat
tour will be closed.
Hotel: Days Inn/Quality Inn/Sleep Inn or similar.
Niagara Whirlpool State Park is spread over a 109 acre area in Niagara county, New York. It is famous for the Niagara Whirlpool formed in the Niagara Gorge towards the downstream of the Niagara Falls. The depth of the whirlpool is 125 feet and it was formed around 4200 years ago. The Niagara Old Fort at the mouth of the Niagara River was built around 300 years ago to control the enemies entering into the great lakes and the continent during the colonial wars. It was established by the French rulers in 1679.
Today in the morning
we will leave the hotel and start our day. We will cross the upstate New York
and head to Boston. We will see the wonderful view of the Erie Canal and
mountains from our luxury tour bus. We will reach the city of Cambridge in the
afternoon. First we will discover the Harvard University. In Harvard’s oldest
campus we will take pictures with the statue of John Harvard (Statue of Three
Lies). Next we will get a chance to take pictures with the backdrop of MIT’s
main buildings. To witness the rest of
Boston city we will pass by Swan Lake Park, Boston Athenaeum, the old Trinity
Cathedral, Hancock Building, Boston Park, and overlook the Golden Dome of the
State House. In the dinner, we will feel excited to taste the famous Boston
lobsters meal.Head to the hotel for night stay.
Hotel:
Quality Inn/ Days Inn/Red Roof Inn or similar.
Today in the morning
we will start our memorable day. First, we will take the cruise ship to adore an unbelievable
view of the Boston harbor. Then we will explore the old Quincy Market. Here we
will walk around to enjoy the experience of shopping and taste some authentic food.
We may also taste the famous New England clam chowder. At the end of the tour,
we will drop off visitors on selected points.
Inclusive
- Air-conditioned transport services.
- Taxes are included in the Tour Price.
- Experienced tour-guide.
- Hotel Stay
Exclusive
Optional Attractions | Adult | Child |
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Boston Harbor Cruise | $22 | $17 (3-11) |
Boston Lobster Dinner | $32 | $32 |
Corning Museum of Glass | $19.50 | Free (under 17) |
DC Potomac River Cruise | $26 | $18 (2-12) |
International Spy Museum | $21.95 | $14.95 (7-11) |
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum | $33 | $24 (3-12) |
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum NYC | $25 | $23 (4-12) |
Maid of the Mist (Seasonal) | $19.25 | $11.20 (6-12) |
Metropolitan Museum of Art | $25 | Free (under 12) |
Native American Dance Show | $21 | $13 (4-10) |
Niagara Falls IMAX Movie USA | $12 | $8 (6-12) |
Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour | $25 | $15 (under 11) |
Niagara Jet Boat | $66 | $56 (4-12) |
One World Trade Center | $39.00 | $32.00 |
Statue of Liberty Cruise | $29 | $17 (3-12) |
- All of the meals during the tour.
- A minimum wage of $10 must be paid in cash to the bus driver and tour guide for mandatory fees services. Any child is also subjected to pay the service fees. In case the visitors take the tour of 2 days then the services fees will be paid separately for each day.
- Some other service charges may apply, such as personal room, valet services or beverages or any other bar items.
- Private expenses will be paid by the visitors.
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How much baggage is allowed to carry?
It depends on two things; if the tour is via 14 seat minibus then only one piece of baggage is allowed to carry otherwise it is recommended to carry two pieces of standard sized baggage per passenger. Always keep in mind that this is a tour bus ride, the less your baggage the more happy and lighter you will be.
Is restroom available on the bus?
The answer is yes. But it is recommended that you use the toilet only when there is a personal emergency. If you can wait then you should know that the bus stops along the way after every 2 to 3 hours. It helps the Bus crew to maintain a clean atmosphere on the bus. If there is personal emergency and you want to use it urgently then you can ask the staff to open it for you.
What can we do if we choose not to go on the optional activities?
Definitely yes, if you wish not to participate in the tour activities you have option to hang around the tourist attractions as you like to. Some folks don’t want to go along with the tour activities which they had booked. It is allowed to go on your own but before you leave you have to inform the tour guide so he get notified and also he can inform you on the return time. It’s not wise to dispatch the group without informing the tour guide.
I am a vegetarian, what options I have on this tour?
It doesn’t matter you are vegetarian or not, because at meal break you will be presented with list of menus to choose from. You can enjoy various ethnic restaurants, street foods, and fast food restaurants along the way. Plenty of vegetarian meals you can look for from the menu.
Is the drop-off location the same as boarding location?
Yes, you will be dropped-off at the same location where you started your journey. If there is change in location you will be notified through tour Special Notes page. Also you can ask your tour guided, most probably you will be notified.
Will the bus wait for me if I’m late?
The answer is sadly no. Tour buses will leave on time. It is wise to be punctual and arrive at the departure location half an hour before the depart time. This is a group tour where group needs are preferred over single individual. It is difficult for the bus to wait so please be understandable.
What is the payment method that Top Bus tours accept?
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What happens if I don’t have PayPal account?
If you pay in cash you can also avail 3% discount and you should not be worried if you don’t have PayPal account. You can pay without it too; select the payment method when checking out for tour. First check as PayPal your payment method, then you will be preceded to PayPal checkout page. There you can see two options:
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