6-Day Chicago to Niagara Falls, Washington D.C, Detroit, New York and Baltimore Tour
Avg $560 per person
Tour Code : TBTCHI-0001
Duration : 6 day(s) 5 night(s)
Departure City : Chicago
Availability : Thu
Itinerary
Our 6 days exciting tour begins with our drive from Chicago, where we pick up all the passengers and head to Detroit, the motor city. We visit the Henry Ford Museum, and also visit other famous landmarks of this historic city popular for its mechanics and music.
Detroit.
Henry Ford Museum: Just outside Detroit in the suburbs, this National Historic Landmark, the Henry Ford Museum and is dedicated solely for the preservation and collection of the valuables in the history of America. Some of which includes the famous bus of Rosa Parks and even the Ford theater's seat where President Lincoln was sitting when he was assassinated.
We stay at a hotel for the night looking forward to a satisfying tomorrow.
Hotel: Quality Inn & Suites North Youngstown or equivalent.
Today, we leave
Detroit and head to Pennsylvania in the morning, and then carry on to Washington
DC and visit its famous landmarks. There is also an opportunity to go on a
cruise on the Potomac River.
Washington DC.
US Capitol: One of the most famous and iconic buildings of Washington is this US Capitol building, for the past 200 years which has been the meeting and working place for the US Congress. Enjoy its enormous view, its architecture, the columns and the much celebrated dome.
White House: Come
see in person the world famous White House which is always seen in Television
News Broadcast. This is the official residence of the President of the United
States and also his workplace. The house is built in neoclassical architectural
style.
Vietnam War Veterans Memorial: This memorial is dedicated to the memory of the many US
Soldiers who lost their lives in the devastating Vietnam War. It is a popular
shrine for the American people.
Korean War Veterans Memorial: This memorial was built to commemorate the American Soldiers
who died serving the nation in the Korean War. The memorial is triangular in
shape.
Lincoln Memorial: Visit this famous monument in Washington, of national importance, the memorial of the 16th President of the US, Abraham Lincoln. He was assassinated for the Emancipation Program which he undertook that successfully freed all the slaves in US.
And that marks the end of Day 2 and we retire to a hotel for the night.
Hotel: Holiday Inn, Comfort Inn or equivalent.
We
leave Washington DC and leave for Baltimore in the morning, where we visit its
famous Inner Harbour. And then carry on to Philadelphia where we stop at the
Independence Hall and see the Liberty Bell, the Constitution Square and the
Congress Hall. Then we further move on to Lancaster and visit an Amish farm and
house. And then we end up in New York, where we indulge in a NYC night tour.
Baltimore.
Inner Harbor: The famous Inner Harbor which is also a
popular tourist attraction has been a major port for the United States since the
1700s. It also has sports stadium, eateries, museums, shops, and also an
aquarium.
Philadelphia.
Liberty Bell: This famous bell is a thing of historical
interest, the cracking of this bell signified the American Independence and
spirit. It is symbol of American Revolution and was crafted in 1752.
Congress Hall: The home of newly formed Congress and all its
proceedings when Philadelphia was the capital of the United States used to
happen in this very building. It is located just beside the Independence Hall,
in the Independence National Park.
Lancaster.
Amish Farm and House: Visit this beautiful world of the Amish people.
They are popular for their reluctance to accept modern technologies in their
lives, they prefer to exercise old primitive methods and techniques in their
daily lives. This farm is over 300 years old and is meant for teaching the
Amish culture and lifestyle to the people.
New York.
New York City Night Tour: We start with the Rockefeller Center and then
move to the famous Times Square and then final stop at New Jersey on an
observation deck, where get to catch spectacular panoramic views of the city.
That
is all for the 3rd day and we reach a hotel to rest.
Hotel: Hotel Somerset, Holiday Inn Somerset, Hilton Parsippany or equivalent.
Empire State Building: This world famous skyscraper, completed in 1931,
is the second tallest building in New York. It was credited in 1986 as a United
States National Historic Landmark.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art: One of the three biggest art museums in the
world and the biggest in US, the Metropolitan Art Museum has got over 2 million
art works.
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum: A favorite attraction for tourists, the Madame
Tussauds Wax Museum has got its halls decorated with the wax figures of all
those personalities who made worthy contribution in different fields.
Wall Street: The financial hub of the Western world, the Wall
Street houses the New York Stock Exchange and several other exchanges.
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum: It has in display the US Military history.
Exhibits include things like real aircraft carrier from World War 2, and also
recreations of life of military aboard a ship.
Statue of Liberty Cruise: Starting at the New York Harbor, the boat
takes a loop of the Ellis Island and to take a closer and all round views of
the iconic Statue of Liberty.
And
with that ends our 4th day here and we go to a hotel for the night.
Hotel: Hotel Somerset, Holiday Inn Somerset, Hilton Parsippany or equivalent.
Today,
in the morning we head for the Niagara Falls, where we experience the Maid of
the ,Mist ride, see either the Thundering Water Cultural Show or else see the Niagara Falls Adventure Movie, and also
an in depth Niagara Tour is also on the schedule.
Niagara Falls, New York.
Maid
of the Mist: Get up close and witness the Niagara
Falls personally. Passengers will board a boat and will be taken under the
curve of the roaring falls. The dense mist of spray in the air, it is one of
those amazing experiences one can have in their life time.
Niagara
Falls Adventurous Movie: A 45 foot wide movie
screen which will show a movie prepared on the history of the falls and the
human notable activities related to the falls, mostly the daredevil ones when
people have boated, crossed and even jumped off.
Thundering
Water Cultural Show: The show portrays the impact
of the Niagara Falls on the local native people, their lives and culture, by
using dance as the medium. For them the falls is sacred.
Niagara
Falls in depth tour: This will allow you to
experience the falls like never before. It takes you on a historical exploration
of Niagara. See the old Niagara Fort and also the Niagara Power Vista.
And then we go to a hotel at the end of day
5.
Hotel: Days Inn, Comfort Inn Erie or equivalent.
Today we will be heading to Cleveland where
we stop at the Rock and Roll of Fame and also go on a cruise on Lake Erie.
Rock
and Roll Hall of Fame: Located on the shores of the
Lake Erie, each year musicals take place here, may be influenced from history.
Lake
Erie Cruise: One of the great lakes in United
States, lake Erie. Enjoy the scenic beauty you observe from the water. The
skyline of Cleveland looks awesome. A great deal of opportunities for
photographers.
And there it ends, our 6 day exciting tour
of the US, carry home fond memories from the tour.
Inclusive
- Air-conditioned transport services.
- Taxes are included in the Tour Price.
- Experienced tour-guide.
- Hotel Stay
Exclusive
| Optional Attractions | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Amish Farms | $21.95 | $14.95 (5-11) |
| DC Potomac River Cruise | $26 | $18 (2-12) |
| Empire State Building | $32 | $26 (6-12) |
| Henry Ford Museum | $21 | $15.75 (5-12) |
| Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum | $26 | $21 (3-12) |
| 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) |
| New York City Night Tour | $25 | $15 |
| Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and Museum | $23.50 | $14 (9-12) |
| 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.
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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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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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