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  4. 5-Day Washington DC to Niagara Falls, Harvard University, Corning Glass Museum and Quincy Market Tour

5-Day Washington DC to Niagara Falls, Harvard University, Corning Glass Museum and Quincy Market Tour

Avg $397 per person

Tour Code : TBTWAS-0001

Duration : 5 day(s) 4 night(s)

Departure City : Washington DC

Availability : Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

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Highlight :
Explore Lincoln Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, National Air and Space Museum, White House, US Capitol, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Corning Glass Museum, Niagara Falls, Old Fort Niagara, Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, American Falls, Old Fort Niagara, Niagara River Gorge, Horseshoe Falls,  MIT, Harvard University, Trinity Church, Boston Common, Public Library, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Chinatown, Rockefeller Center, Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum, World Trade Center, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, UN, Time Square and East River on an exciting five-day bus tour starting from Washington DC, with special discounts and exclusive offers.

Itinerary

Guests will depart from Washington DC around noon time at National Air and Space Museum and reach the famous presidential memorials in the city: Lincoln Memorial and Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Continue the journey to watch the spectacular exterior view of White House, US Capitol. Korean War and Vietnam Veterans Memorials will attract the guests by its magnificent attractions. You will also have the chance to ride on the Potomac River Cruise to see the city skyline from water.

Hotel: Sleep Inn, Comfort Inn, Days Inn or equivalent
The cruise is available for a ride over the Potomac River scrolling along the view of the city’s greatest monuments and noteworthy structures in a glimpse. The visitors can have fun and relax in the cruise ride.
This is a neo-classical construction over the Tidal Basin in the memory of Thomas Jefferson who played a key role in the Declaration of Independence and held many important positions in the Federal Government. He was the first US Secretary of State and the third president of America.
Located to the south of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall, the Korean War Veterans Memorial symbolizes warriors who fought the Korean War. It is a triangular-shaped structure topped by a circle.
This building was built in 1920 as a memorial to the 16th President of United States, Abraham Lincoln. He was the President of United States at the time of the American Civil War. The building is constructed in a Greek style with a large sculpture of Abraham Lincoln and inscriptions of his two famous speeches over it.
Built on a total area of around 2-acres, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was constructed in the memory of soldiers of the US army who were part of the Vietnam War. The memorial is known to have some controversy over the building’s design at the time of its construction.
Designed by the Irish architect- James Hoban in white Aquia Creek Sandstone in neo-classical style, the White House is the official residence of the US President starting John Adams, the second US President in 1800. It is located at the Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C.

The crew will head to New York State in the morning. Reaching New York, guests will watch the magnificent glass items at Corning Museum of Glass. Next, arrive at Niagara Falls and enjoy at its attractive spots named as American Falls, Bridal Veil and Horseshoe Falls. Boat ride Maid of the Mist in Niagara Falls with be enjoyable for the visitors. Watch a movie in IMAX and continue the journey to Old Fort Niagara and Niagara River Gorge. Enjoy the live performances later in the evening.

Hotel: Days Inn, Sleep Inn, Comfort Inn or equivalent
This museum is a reservoir of over 45000 objects and is located to the west of New York State. It is primarily dedicated to highlighting the history of the art of glass-making with facts like the origins of the first ever glass mask made 3000 years ago. You will also be enlightened about the art and the science behind glass-making. Viewers are baited to watch the Hot Glass show conducted by the professional glass craftsmen.
Here, the tourists will witness 6 million cubic feet of water falling over the edge on the top line, right in front of their eyes. The Maid of the Mist ride helps you delve deeper into the falls to have a view like never before!
It comprises of a drama like dance performance that portrays the effect or the impact of Niagara Falls over Native American people and their culture.
The Legends of Adventure movie is showcased in a 314 seat auditorium picturizing the myths and the mysteries centered on the river Niagara. The sound is delivered through Digital Dolby surround sound as well as the river Niagara itself playing background music for the show. All the more, there are complimentary headsets provided for people of Chinese, Korean and Spanish origins.
The tour comprises attractions like the Niagara Whirlpool State Park and the Old Fort Niagara, a 300 year’s old fort that holds supreme historical importance. The fort is known to have played a critical role during the war between France and India, the American Revolution and the War of 1812. The Niagara Whirlpool attracts public as it is a 125 feet deep whirlpool and was formed around 4200 years ago.
The Jet boat provides you a chance to play among the white water rapids on the Niagara River. It is enjoyed through a custom-built vessel that uses a triple turbo diesel waterjet system for better control, as you will be zipping past propelling and steering between the harsh courses of rapids.
The Old Fort Niagara is a 300 year’s old fort that holds supreme historical importance. The fort is known to have played a critical role during the war between France and India, the American Revolution and the War of 1812.
The Niagara Whirlpool State Park attracts public as it has is a 125 feet deep Niagara whirlpool formed between the Niagara Gorge to the downside of the River Niagara. It is known to have been formed around 4200 years ago.

Leave New York State in an early morning and head straight to American historic city, that is, Boston. On reaching, guests will take a guided to Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Famous Lobster lunch in Boston will energize the guests. The crew will pass through the Boston famous landmarks such as Trinity Church, Prudential Tower, Boston Common and Public Library.

Hotel: Quality Inn, Comfort Inn, Days Inn or equivalent

Begin the journey in a late morning by taking a fascinating Boston Harbor Cruise. Next, head to famous market areas of Boston; enjoy shopping around Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market. In a late evening, reach New York City to spend the night.

Hotel: E Hotel Edison, Palace Hotel or equivalent
Begin the tour in a morning by taking a magnificent trip to Chinese ethnic region: Chinatown, take pictures with at the attractive spots. Next, enjoy the Manhattan Harbor Cruise and witness Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and East River. Guests will enjoy the spectacular sight of NYC from Empire State Building; the landmark building in America. Witness the spectacular sight of United Nations, Time Square, Rockefeller Center and Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum will definitely fascinate the visitors.
The main floor for observation deck is the 86th Floor of the Empire State building. This place has formed part of cinematography in many movies. You can locate the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Hudson River, and the Times Square from an open-air observatory.
This museum was founded in 1982 when the founders acquired the ‘Intrepid’ aircraft which served as carrier during World War II and the Vietnam War. It also houses world’s first space shuttle - Enterprise in the Space Shuttle Pavilion. There are also 28 other restored aircrafts on display in the museum.
The Madame Tussauds museum in Washington is the 12th museum in the series of Madame Tussaud’s museums constructed all over the world. These museums hold waxed look-alike figures of famous personalities relating to myriad fields including culture, music, sports, television and politics. In addition to all these, it also showcases the sculptures of all 44 U.S. presidents.
Wall Street of New York is famous for the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ, because of which it has become the synonym to the US financial markets. There are also headquarters of some other less known stock exchanges in the area. It is an 8-block-long street running from Broadway to South Street in Lower Manhattan.

Inclusive

  • Air-conditioned transport services.
  • Taxes are included in the Tour Price.
  • Experienced tour-guide.
  • Hotel Stay

Exclusive

Optional Attractions Adult Child
Boston Harbor Cruise $22 $18 (3-11)
Corning Museum of Glass $18 Free (under 17)
DC Potomac River Cruise $26 $18 (2-12)
Empire State Building $32 $26 (6-12)
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum $26 $21 (3-12)
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum DC $23 $17 (4-12)
Maid of the Mist (Seasonal) $18.25 $10.65 (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 Jet Boat $61 $51 (4-12)
Statue of Liberty Cruise $29 $17 (3-12)
  • All of the meals during the tour.
  • A minimum wage of $8 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.

FAQ'sExpand

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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You can easily pay through Visa and MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Payments received are processed thru PayPal. The reason for that is to protect your transaction safety and provide you fast payment services. Cash is also acceptable with a 3% discount.

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:

1)      Have a PayPal account; if you are paying via PayPal then simply transfer the payment to PayPal account.

2)      Don’t have PayPal account, Look for the check box that says “Don't have a PayPal account”, 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 TopBusTours”.

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