6-Day New York/New Jersey to Washington DC, Corning Museum, Niagara Falls and Boston Tour
Avg $448 per person
Tour Code : TBTNYC-0023
Duration : 6 day(s) 5 night(s)
Departure City : New York City
Availability : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Join the guided bus tour starting from New York City. We will enjoy exploring The Empire State Building, 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, the Old Fort Niagara, Boston, The Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Golden Dome of the State House, Boston Harbor and Quincy Market. We will take a cruise tour on the Hudson River, DC cruise along the Potomac River, harbor cruise ride, a Maid of the Mist ride,Jet boat ride on the Niagara River and enjoy cruise ship at Boston harbor. We will also watch IMAX movie. Ground transportation, hotel stay, and professional tour guide will be provided to visitors.
Itinerary
Visitors may arrive
at any one of the major airports in New York City (JFK, LGA, EWR). Our
professional tour guides will wait for the domestic flight arrivals at the
baggage claim area. International flight arrivals will wait in the Passenger
Waiting Area to pick up. (Visitors, who arrive at Terminal 7of JFK Airport,
please wait outside of the baggage claim area.)
·
Visitors who arrive at JFK or LGA
airport before 5:00 pm will be sent to Flushing Queens. We will provide complimentary
luggage storage service so visitors can visit nearby Queens Crossing, Macy’s
Shopping Center. Flushing is a safe place; visitors will enjoy wonderful
shopping and food and experience the distinctive Asian-American culture.
·
Visitors who reach EWR airport, take
our shuttle to Jersey Garden Outlet and when rooms are ready to check-in we
will take you back to the hotel.
· Visitors who arrive and join the tour before 4:30 pm may go on the optional night tour to experience the charm of "the city that never sleeps" for only $25/adult and $15/child. The night tour will visit Rockefeller Center, Times Square and an observation point in NJ. Night stay in the hotel.
Hotel: E
Hotel Banquet & Conference Center/Red Roof Inn/Days Inn or similar.
On the second day in
the morning, we will travel around the entire New York City. And explore its history
and culture. First, we will enjoy the beautiful view of the New York City and
the central park from One World Observatory. Then we will
get relaxed to take a cruise tour on the Hudson River. Then we will take
pictures with the backdrops of Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge. We will
explore the variety of aircraft in the USS Intrepid. We will walk around the
Wall Street and 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. Head to the hotel
for night stay.
Hotel: E
Hotel Banquet & Conference Center/ Red Roof Inn/Days Inn or similar.
On the third day in
the morning, we will head to Philadelphia. First, we will visit Independence
National Historical Park and feel happy while standing in the Independence
Hall. We will explore Congress Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Washington
and many other great known places. Then we will head to Washington D.C and sightsee
the main attractions like the Korean War Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian National Air, and Space Museum. Due
to the visit limitation for the public, we will only take photos with backdrops
of the White House and the U.S. Capitol.
After that, we will take our exclusive DC cruise and witness 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.
On the third day in
the morning, we will head to Philadelphia. First, we will visit Independence
National Historical Park and feel happy while standing in the Independence
Hall. We will explore Congress Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Washington
and many other great known places. Then we will head to Washington D.Cand sightsee
the main attractions like the Korean War Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian National Air, and Space Museum. Due
to the visit limitation for the public, we will only take photos with backdrops
of the White House and the U.S. Capitol.
After that, we will take our exclusive DC cruise and witness 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.
Today in the morning
we will cross the upstate New York and travel towards Boston. We will witness
the glorious view of the Erie Canal and mountains from a bus.In the city of
Cambridge, our first stop will be the Harvard University. In the old campus of
Harvard,we will take pictures with the statue of Three Lies. We may also take
pictures with the backdrop of MIT’s (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
main buildings. We will pass by the Hancock Building, old Trinity Cathedral, Boston
Park, Boston Athenaeum, Swan Lake Park. We will also sightsee the Golden Dome
of the State House. We may taste the delicious Boston lobsters feast for dinner.
Night stay in the hotel.
Hotel:
Quality Inn/ Days Inn/Red Roof Inn or similar.
In the morning, we will leave the hotel and start our day. We will board the cruise ship and get excited to sightsee the spectacular view of the Boston harbor. Then we will visit the old Quincy Market. Here we will walk around to get a taste of the historical ambiance and buy gifts for loved ones. We will also enjoy a variety of authentic cuisines and also taste the famed New England clam chowder. At the end of the tour, visitors will back to hometown.
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 | $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) |
| 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) |
| Niagara Jet Boat | $66 | $56 (4-12) |
| One World Trade Center | $37.00 | $30.00 |
| 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?
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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