5-Day Philadelphia to Washington DC, Boston, Corning Glass Museum and Niagara Falls Tour
Avg $397 per person
Tour Code : TBTPHL-0001
Duration : 5 day(s) 4 night(s)
Departure City : Philadelphia
Availability : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Departure
Boarding Location |
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8:00 AM 21 S 5th St, (Front of the Philadelphia Bourse Mall) Philadelphia, PA 19106 |
Itinerary
We will start our
tour in the morning. First, we will visit Philadelphia; it is known as the
birthplace of American democracy. We will be excited while standing inside the
Independence Hall at the Independence National Historical Park. We will also
sightsee the Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, the Statue of Washington and many
other great attractions. Then we will
drive to Washington D.C. Here main
attractions are the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Korean
War 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. After that,
we will take our 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 more. Head to the
hotel for night stay.
Note:
In the winter when DC cruise is closed, we will visit the International Spy Museum.
Hotel: Days Inn/Quality Inn/Comfort Inn or similar.
On
the second day in the morning, we will start our day. First, we will head to
Corning to visit the Museum of Glass in Corning. An expert glass craftsman will
perform the amazing Hot Glass Show. After sightseeing the great collection, we
will have our lunch. Next, we will head to Niagara Falls. Here we will witness
the Bridal Veil Fall, the American Fall, and the Horseshoe Fall. After that, we
will enjoy the famous Maid of the Mist ride to get very close to the Niagara
Falls (Summer Schedule).
After that, we will also enjoy watching a Niagara IMAX movie. Next, we will
enjoy the Niagara In-depth Tour and witness the awesome beauty of the Niagara
Whirlpool State Park and the Old Fort Niagara. At the end of the day, we will
be stunned by the nighttime illumination when night falls. Head to the hotel
for night stay.
Note:
Visitors may stay in the Falls Park for self-exploration if they are not
joining the In-Depth tour. Due to late sunset time and US Federal Government
regulations, night view on some summer evenings may be limited or not
available.When Maid of Mist close, we will take a Jetboat ride on the Niagara
River.In bad weather conditions
Jetboat
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.
On the third day
in the morning, we will start our exciting day. We will cross the upstate New
York and head to Boston. On the way, we will enjoy the wonderful view of the
Erie Canal and mountains on our comfortable tour bus. We will reach the city of
Cambridge in the afternoon. Here first we will explore the Harvard University. In
Harvard’s oldest campus we will take pictures with the Statue of Three Lies. Then
we will get a chance to take pictures with the backdrop of MIT’s main
buildings. After that, we will pass by the
old Trinity Cathedral, Boston Athenaeum,Swan Lake Park, Hancock Building,
Boston Park, and overlook the Golden Dome of the State House. We will also
enjoy the taste of very famous Boston lobsters feast for dinner. Night stay in
the hotel.
Hotel: Quality Inn, Days Inn, Red Roof Inn or similar.
On the fourth day
in the morning, we will start our fun filled tour. We will enjoy the
breathtaking views on the Boston Harbor cruise. Then we
will make a stop at the old Quincy Market. Here we will walk around to enjoy
shopping and taste some authentic cuisines. We may also taste the famous New
England clam chowder. In the afternoon, we will head to New York for night stay.
Hotel: E Hotel Banquet & Conference Center, Red Roof Inn, Days Inn or similar.
On the last day
in the morning, we will begin our day. Today we will explore the New York city
in detail and learn about the history, culture and the core spirit of the New
York. First, we will visit the One World Observatory and 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. Next, we will take pictures with
the backdrops of Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge. We will sightsee the
variety of aircraft in the USS Intrepid. We will also wander around the Wall
Street and get a chance to take pictures with Trinity Church, New York Stock
Exchange and its signature sculpture Charging Bull.We will also pass by the
World Trade Center, Rockefeller Center, the Fifth Avenue and Ground Zero.When the
tour ends, a shuttle will take the guests to Philadelphia drop off location or
visitors may take the complimentary airport drop-off service to JFK/LGA/EWR.
Note: If time is available, we will additionally
explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Madame Tussauds. Visitors must book
the departure flight after 07:00 pm.
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 DC | $23 | $17 (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.
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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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2) Don’t have PayPal account, Look for the check box that says “Don't have a PayPal accountâ€, in the form fill your payment method (credit card) information which will be secured by PayPal’s SSL encryption, and after finishing the details click submit. That is all; your particular credit card will be billed as “PayPal TopBusToursâ€.
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