6-Day Chicago to Niagara Falls, Washington D.C, Detroit, New York and Baltimore Tour
Avg $590 per person
Tour Code : TBTCHI-0001
Duration : 6 day(s) 5 night(s)
Departure City : Chicago
Availability : Mon, Thu
Departure
| Boarding Location |
|---|
| 08:00 AM - 207 W Cermak Rd. Chicago, IL 60616 |
Itinerary
We
will pick up the visitors in the morning and leave Chicago. We will head
towards Detroit; it is the capital of automobiles.First, we will take a stop at
the headquarters of the General Motors Company. Next, we will explore Henry
Ford Museum. Here we will learn about the history of Ford and the Industrial
Revolution.Night stay in a hotel is included.
Hotel: Quality Inn & Suites
North Youngstown or similar.
On
the second day in the morning, we will head to Pittsburgh. It is known as the
Steel City and the City of Bridges. Here we will sightsee the Point State Park
and enjoy the tremendous view of Pittsburgh. Then in the afternoon, we will
head towards Washington, D.C. Here first we will witness the Lincoln Memorial.
Then we will visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Korean War Memorial. Then
we may take photos with backdrops of the White House and the U.S. Capitol due
to the visit limitation for the public. In the end, we will take our exclusive
DC cruise and witness the beautiful view of the town along the Potomac River.
Along the way, we will also sightsee and pass by the WWII Memorial, Thomas
Jefferson Memorial and more. Head towards the hotel for night stay.
Hotel: Comfort Inn Capital Beltway or similar.
Today
first we will explore the beauty of Baltimore. Here we will see shops,
restaurants, and attractions that trap us. Then we will travel North towards
Philadelphia and visit the Independence National Historical Park. Here we will
enjoy a free time to walk around. Then we will sightsee the Liberty Bell, the
Statue of Washington, Congress Hall, and many other great attractions. Next, we will visit the Amish and witness its rural
way of life. In the evening, we will reach New York City. We may join the exciting
night tour and explore the city that Never Sleeps. The main attractions of
three hours are the Times Square, the Rockefeller Center and Hudson Riverside
with a panoramic view of the New York City skyline. Night stay in the hotel.
Hotel: Ramada Plaza Newark Liberty
International Airport or similar.
On
the fourth day, we will spend our whole day in exploring the best of New York
City and learn about its unique culture, history, much more. First, we will
visit the One World Observatory. Here we sightsee the beautiful
view of the central park and the whole of New York City. Next, we will enjoy a
sightseeing cruise tour on the Hudson River. Then we will take pictures with
the backdrops of Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty. Our next stop will be USS
INTREPID. We will also travel around the Wall Street and take pictures with New
York Stock Exchange, Trinity Church and its signature sculpture Charging Bull.
We will also witness Times Square.Next, we will explore the Metropolitan Museum
of Art. Our tour bus will pass by the Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, the
World Trade Center and Ground Zero. Head towards the hotel for night stay.
Hotel: Ramada Plaza Newark Liberty
International Airport or similar.
On
the fifth day in the morning, we will cross the states of New York and
Pennsylvania and reach Niagara Falls. Here we will sightsee the thrashing water
of the Horseshoe Fall, the American Fall, and the Bridal Veil Fall. Then we
will take the exciting tour on the famed Maid of the Mist and gets as close as
possible to the Niagara Falls. Next, we may enjoy watching a Niagara IMAX movie
(Optional). Next, we will take a Niagara Falls In-depth and explore the Niagara
Whirlpool State Park and the Old Fort Niagara. We will also witness the
gorgeous Lake Ontario lies behind the Fort. Night stay will be at the hotel.
Hotel: Days Inn Erie, Comfort Inn Erie 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.
Inclusive
- Air-conditioned transport services.
- Taxes are included in the Tour Price.
- Experienced tour-guide.
- Hotel Stay
Exclusive
| Optional Attractions | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Amish Farms | $20.00 | $13.00 |
| DC Potomac River Cruise | $26 | $18 (2-12) |
| Henry Ford Museum | $22 | $16.50 |
| Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum | $33 | $24 (3-12) |
| 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) |
| New York City Night Tour | $35 | $25 |
| Niagara Falls IMAX Movie USA | $12 | $8 (6-12) |
| Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour | $25 | $15 (under 11) |
| One World Trade Center | $37.00 | $30.00 |
| 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 $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?
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 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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