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Great Eastern Cities
Escorted Tour, Standard/Superior
Duration:
8 Days / 7 Nights
Start/Finish:
New York / New York or Philadelphia
20 Apr 2024 - 13 Sep 2025
- 3 complimentary breakfasts*
- Become a part of the hustle and bustle of Manhattan with a morning tour of its many iconic sites, including Times Square
- Taste the wines of upstate New York while stopping at Watkins Glen in the Finger Lakes
- Feel the mists while taking in the natural wonder of Niagara Falls
- Walk the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg, the most decisive battle in the American Civil War
- See the seats of power in American Government with a grand city tour of Washington, D.C.
- Explore the birthplace of America in Philadelphia by seeing where it all started at Independence Hall and capturing a glimpse of the iconic Liberty Bell
Experience More (Optional)
- Take a cruise around New York Bay, enjoying fabulous views of the Statue of Liberty
- Experience Niagara Falls “up close” with a boat ride under the falls, followed by lunch atop the Skylon Tower
- Capture the stunningly lit landmarks of Washington, D.C., with a night tour lunch overlooking the falls (optional), or stroll along Table Rock to view the thundering waters of the Horseshoe Falls. Depart Niagara and travel into Pennsylvania Dutch Country, also known as Amish Country, for your overnight stay
NEW YORK - ARRIVAL
Day 1: Arrive in New York, the city that never sleeps, and transfer independently to your hotel, where you will meet your ATI Tour Director.
NEW YORK CITY SIGHTSEEING
Day 2: This morning, enjoy a city tour of New York, which includes some of the most famous sights in Manhattan. Catch glimpses of the famous skyline as you absorb the bustle and energy of the Big Apple. The rest of today is spent at leisure. Your ATI Tour Director will assist you in making plans. May we suggest a stroll through Central Park, a bird's-eye view on a Manhattan Helicopter Tour (optional), or reenacting history with a kiss in Times Square? Bring your camera!
NEW YORK CITY - FINGER LAKES - NIAGARA FALLS
Day 3: Leave the city that never sleeps behind and travel to upstate New York through the Finger Lakes Countryside along Lake Seneca, named for the Seneca Indian Nation, and stop in Watkins Glen for local wine tasting. Continue westbound, where you will overnight at the romantic Niagara Falls.
NIAGARA FALLS - PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COUNTRY
Day 4: This morning you will have time to explore the Falls. Perhaps take a Hornblower Cruise along the base of the falls, then eat lunch overlooking the falls (optional), or stroll along Table Rock to see the thundering Horseshoe Falls. Depart Niagara and travel into Pennsylvania Dutch Country, also known as Amish Country, for your overnight stay.
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COUNTRY - GETTYSBURG - WASHINGTON, D.C.
Day 5: This morning, travel through the Appalachian Mountains along the picturesque Susquehanna River, the longest river on the American East Coast. Visit the historic Gettysburg Civil War National Battleground, the site of the largest battle ever fought on American soil, and the place where President Lincoln gave his famous address in 1863. From here, you will journey to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., where you may enjoy a memorable evening tour and dinner (optional).
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Day 6: Enjoy a tour of the National Capitol with such highlights as the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, and Arlington National Cemetery, the site of the JFK Memorial. Spend the remainder of the day exploring some of the many museums comprising the Smithsonian Institute or simply strolling the banks of the Potomac River.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - PHILADELPHIA
Day 7: This morning, we continue our journey to Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love” and the birthplace of America, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. On a comprehensive city tour, you will see Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
PHILADELPHIA - NEW YORK CITY - DEPARTURE
Day 8: This morning we return to New York City. Arrival at Newark Airport: approximately 10:30 a.m. Arrival at JFK Airport: approximately 12:00 p.m. Arrival at the Manhattan hotel: approximately 16:00.
- Information kit
- Services of a Tour Director throughout (excluding Hawaii if applicable)
- Deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
- Porterage of one piece of luggage per person begins the first morning the coach departs (excluding Hawaii, if applicable)
- Accommodation, sightseeing, and Excursions as specified in the itinerary
- All State and Local taxes
- Long-haul International flights
- Meals, admissions, and/or optional tours are not included in the itinerary unless mentioned otherwise
- Transportation upon arrival to or from the airport (available at an additional cost)
- Gratuities to the driver and guide are at the travelers’ discretion.
- Items of a personal nature, i.e. telephone calls, laundry, liquor, etc
- Use of hotel rooms before or after normal check-in and check-out times and resort fees, if applicable
- No refunds for unused services or hotel nights
