6-Day Philadelphia to Washington D.C, Corning Niagara Falls and Times Square Countdown Tour
Avg $510 per person
Tour Code : TBTPHL-0004
Duration : 6 day(s) 5 night(s)
Departure City : Philadelphia
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Departure
Boarding Location |
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08:45 AM - 21 S 5th ST, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Philadelphia Bourse Mall( In Front of Independent Hall) |
Itinerary
In the morning, we will pick up travelers and begin the tour. Today we will explore the known places of Philadelphia. Our first stop will be the most known Independence National Historical Park. We will enjoy wandering around and visit inside the Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. We will also sightsee the Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, the Statue of Washington and more. Then, we will travel to Washington, D.C. Upon arrival, we will explore the mesmerizing charm of the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam and Korean War Memorials. We will pass by the impressive Washington Monument and Jefferson’s Memorial. Then we will visit The National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution and sightsee the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft in the world. Later we will stop at the White House to take some pictures (outside view). Next, we will take sightseeing, exclusive cruise on the Potomac River, along the way, we will see the World War II Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and more. Night stay will be at the hotel.
Hotel: Days Inn/Sleep Inn/Comfort Inn or similar.
In the morning of the second day, we will leave for Corning. Around noon we will stop at Corning Museum of Glass and see the great collection of glass pieces. Don’t miss a chance of watching the Hot Glass Show which is performed by professional glass experts. After that, we will travel straight to the world-renowned Niagara Falls. As we entered, we will amaze by the deafening roar of the Bridal Veil Falls, the American Falls, and the Horseshoe Falls. If we have enough time we will enjoy the striking and thrilling ride of Niagara Jet Boat. We will enjoy the Niagara IMAX movie on the new big screen. Later we may either explore the Falls part on own or join a Niagara Falls In-depth Tour to witness the wonderful Niagara Whirlpool State Park and Old Fort Niagara. When night falls, we will back to the hotel to catch the rest.
Note: Jet Boat tour will be closed under tough weather or river icy condition. Niagara In-depth optional fee: $25/person, including $13 of the admission ticket.
Hotel: Quality Inn/Best Western/ Days 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.
In the morning of the third day, we will cross the upstate New York. On the way to Boston, we will enjoy the splendid view of the Erie Canal and mountains. Our first stop will be the Harvard University, here we will explore the Harvard’s oldest campus, Statue of Three Lies. We will also take pictures with the backdrop of MIT’s main buildings. Then we will pass by the known places of Boston such as the old Trinity Cathedral, Swan Lake Park, Boston Athenaeum, Hancock Building, Boston Park, and overlook the Golden Dome of the State House. We will taste the known fresh lobster's meal and head to the hotel for night stay.
Hotel: Quality Inn/ Days Inn/Red Roof Inn or similar.
In the morning of the fourth day, we will get excited to take the cruise ship and enjoy a spectacular view of the Boston harbor. Then we will visit the old Quincy Market, here we will wander around, pick out souvenirs, taste the authentic cuisines as well as enjoy the New England clam chowder. Then we will drive towards the New York City. Upon arrival, we will stop at Fifth Avenue and enjoy exclusive shopping from trendy and named brands. We will visit the nine-story Bloomingdale’s flagship store. We will also have an opportunity to watch the world-class Broadway shows. Night stay will be at the hotel.
Note: Visitors must book the tickets of Broadway shows in advance due to limited seats. Visitors may consult their tour guides for tickets and the price and fee include $100 free drop-off service.
Hotel: Days Hotel East Brunswick/ Red Roof Inn Edison or similar.
In the morning of the Fifth day, we will explore the Central Park of New York and 5th Ave. We will taste the Lady M or Luke’s Lobster at brunch time. Then we will also pass by the Apple Flagship store, Trump Tower, and much more high-end brands on 5th Ave. After that, we will reach at the Times Square countdown area. Here we will celebrate the New Year with thousands of visitors. We may choose any one option of the countdown.
Option 1: We may stroll around in Times Square and enjoy the exciting performance before the countdown. The countdown zone will be restricted to pedestrians only. We can enjoy the known New Year street festivities to sightsee the historic moment (Free of charge).
Option 2: For more excitement, we may take an Applebee Party Pass. We will enjoy an All-Inclusive evening and feel the real power and enthusiasm of a New Year’s Eve at Times Square. The main attraction of Largest Applebee’s includes Premium Open Bar, Premium Chef’s selection buffet, Dance Floor, Champagne Toast at Midnight, Party Favors, House DJ / Live Entertainment and more.
$375 will be charged for adults and $250 for the kids.
Option 3: We may join a New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise. On the boat, we will enjoy the striking views and superb entertainment. We will enjoy dancing on greatest hits because of the climate-controlled interior of the cruise boat. We will enjoy favorite drinks at the open bar. When the clock strikes midnight we will be amazed by the brilliant firework display on the sky.
$411/person will be charged that include transfer service to the pier.
Note: Do not purchase any goods today because there would be no space for storage shopping bags. All guests will be provided a pack of hand-warmer to keep warm in the countdown zone.
Hotel: Days Hotel East Brunswick/ Red Roof Inn Edison or similar.
In the morning of the final day, we will explore the charm of the New York City. Our first stop will be the Empire State Building Observation deck from where we will sightsee the grand view of the central park and the entire of New York City. Then we will visit Hudson River, here we will take a sighting cruise and enjoy the charming view. We will also take pictures with the backdrops of Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge. Next, we will explore a variety of aircraft at the U.S.S INTREPID. Then we will visit the known Wall Street, here we will also take pictures with the New York Stock Exchange and Charging Bull. We will also explore Trinity Church, Times Square, Madame Tussauds' and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Lastly, we will pass by the Fifth Avenue, Ground Zero, Rockefeller Center, and One World Trade Center. We will conclude our tour in the New York City and provide free airport drop-off service to JFK/LGA/EWR or back to Philadelphia on shuttle service.
Note: Travelers must book their departure flights after 19:00.
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 Cherry Cruise | $26 | $18 (2-12) |
Empire State Building | $37 | $31 (6-12) |
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum | $33 | $24 (3-12) |
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum NYC | $25 | $23 (4-12) |
Metropolitan Museum of Art | $25 | Free (under 12) |
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) |
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?
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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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