Highlight: New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC,Corning,Niagara Fall, Boston, Harvard University, MIT, West Point. |
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Day 1: New York City Tour (Full Day) | |
At first glance New York may seem too overwhelming, but our highly organized tour is designed to give you a taste of the Capital of the World, with much of the City's best in architecture, museums, history, shopping and fun! Just a few of the highlights you are going to see with us: Wall Street and its symbolic Charging Bull, cruise on the Hudson river to take photographs with Stature of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge, panoramic view of the whole city including Central Park from the observatory deck on Empire State Building, a guided tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, an exploration of the newly transformed USS Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, and taking pictures with hundreds of elites’ wax figure in Madame Tussauds’ Museum. In addition, you may also pass by United Nations Headquarters, the Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue and the brand new Freedom Tower on your motor coach. Hotel:Sheraton/Hilton/Radisson/Wyndham/Four Points/Crowne Plaza/Courtyard/Metro Points/ Tremont Plaza or equivalent |
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Day 2: New York-Philadelphia-Washington D.C | |
Yes, it will be a special moment: you will be standing exactly at the location where both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. The original Bell, with its distinctive crack, is now on display across the street in the Liberty Bell Center. As the birthplace and the second capital city of this nation, Philadelphia is so historical. 150 miles south away is located our new capital – Washington, D.C. While the White House remains closed to the public, feel free to take photos from its outside. Besides stepping onto Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam and Korean War Memorials, our motorcoach takes you in town passing by the splendid Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial. The National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, located in the same area called national Mall as the Capitol Hill, holds the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft in the world in 161,145 square feet of exhibition floor space. Still, you surely do not want to miss the opportunity to take our exclusive cruise on Potomac River to explore some best kept secrets in town! Hotel: Adam’s Mark/Radisson/ R.I.T/ Rochester Plaza/ Park Plaza//Holiday Inn/Clarion Hotel or equivalent |
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Day 3: Washington D.C - Corning-Niagara Falls | |
Driving through the hilly Pennsylvania and New York State, the several hours of ride becomes a perfect time to enjoy the rural scenes. Corning Museum of Glass, which maintains the most comprehensive collection of historic and art glass in the world: 35,000 glass pieces representing 35 centuries of glass craftsmanship. In addition, enjoy the hot glass show performed by some most experienced technicians. Amazed by the deafening roar of both the American and the Horseshoe Falls, you are strolling in the State Park with the mist from both falls spraying up in your face. Maid of the Mist takes you all the way into the water. Catch "Niagara: Legends of Adventure," a dramatic 45-minute IMAX film on the new 45X25-foot screen. Then you can choose either to stay in the Falls Park for self exploration until returning to the hotel or have an in-depth tour ($25/Adult) by visiting the Hydropower Station and Old Fort Niagara. Nobody than the Native Americans know better about how strategic Niagara Falls’ location is, and the Europeans learned it in the hard way! Come to the Old Fort Niagara, it will give you all the insights 99% tourists would never discover. (The completeness of night view on certain summer evenings may be limited or not available due to late sunset time and US Federal Government regulations on driving hours.) Hotel:Adam's Mark/Radisson/RIT/Rochester Plaza/Park Plaza/Holiday Inn/Clarion Hotel or equivalent |
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Day 4: Niagara Falls-Toronto (Canada) |
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Cross the border via Rainbow Bridge to Canada and take the ride to the top of the Skylon Tower 775 feet above the falls! Catch "Niagara: Legends of Adventure," a dramatic 45-minute IMAX film on the new 45X25-foot screen. Head to the largest city of CanadaTorontoin the afternoon and experience its atmosphere as the country’s financial center. Soar up to observation deck of the CN Tower, you’ll be treated to amazing views of the city. There’s also an “elephantproof” glass floor located indoors where you can look straight down to the street level. The City Hall complex, nicknamed “Sky Eye,” consists of a short round building surrounded by two semi-circular tall buildings was selected from many applications submitted worldwide. Established in 1860 and bordered mostly by the buildings of the University of Toronto, Queens Park hosts the impressive Ontario Legislative Building built in 1863. In the summer, the Lake Ontario cruise does provide us a great view of the city’s skyline. In the winter, visit Canada's Majestic Castle, Casa Loma and step back in time to a period of European elegance and splendor. Its secret passageways, breathtaking towers, sweeping staircase, 800-foot tunnel, stables and 5-acre gardens continue to excite all ages. As one of the largest Chinatowns in North America, it attracts many visitors and locals here for the fine restaurants, which serve everything from dim sum to amazing multi-course. Hotel: Radisson/ Delta/ Crowne Plaza/Holiday Inn/Quality Suite or equivalent |
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Day 5: Toronto-Thousand Islands-Ottawa-Montreal |
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In the morning sun, you can really enjoy the beauty of Thousand Islands. Driving on Highway 401 along St. Lawrence River for Canada’s Capital, you will be amazed at the size and quietness of this country. Reach Ottawa around noon time. With its strong stone exterior and picturesque setting on the cliffs overlooking the Ottawa River, Canada’s Parliament buildings are often described as one of the most beautiful government centers in the world. The buildings are home to, among other things, the House of Commons, the Library of Parliament, the Hall of Honor, the Senate, and the impressive Peace Tower. Arriving in Montreal, the second largest city of Canada, in the afternoon, you will realize its European flair and sophistication that makes it one of the most popular metropolitan centers in Canada. The 45º tilting Olympic Tower, Notre-Dame Basilica and the Old Montreal are the highlights this afternoon. Built for Montreal's 1976 Olympics the impressive and grandiose structure drew controversy in public opinion but remains a Montreal landmark to behold. The main structure is the 175m inclined tower, which leans at a 45-degree angle and functions as an observation deck with a funicular that whisks passengers to the top in 95 seconds. On a clear day, the deck bestows an expansive view over Montréal and into the neighboring Laurentian mountains. Enough dinner options in Chinatown can give everyone a happy ending of the day. Hotel: Gouverneurs/des Seigneurs/le Dauphin/Holiday Inn or equivalent |
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Day 6: Montreal-Quebec-Boston |
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Everything -the street, the cafe, the building and even the air- shows off its French tradition in this fourth largest city in Canada. Enjoy Quebec City in the morning, and drive 50miles for the birthplace of American culture – Boston. Remember: our cultural capital is also famous for its fresh lobsters! Hotel: Sheraton/ DoubleTree/Radisson/Courtyard/Four Points/Wyndham/Holiday Inn or equivalent |
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Day 7: Boston-New York |
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Start the day with Harvard University. How did it get its name? Is there a real Mr. Harvard? Together with MIT, it has made the town Cambridge even more famous than its counterpart in UK! Get a close view of Boston’s landmarksTrinity Church and John Hancock Tower on Copley Square. Take the harbor cruise and enjoy the fantastic view of this historic city. Have a real Bostonian lunch at the Quincy Market, and and ready to take the bus back to New York City. Remarks: The order of your itinerary might reversed according to the number of groups and the weather condition, No further notice will be provided. If the passengers might change airport time or from the early group, Please made the travel agency inform before 3 days, The travel agency could not responsible for itinerary adjustment. |
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Special Notes 1. All clients responsible for their proper legal travel documents, for example: passport, green card, visa, airline ticket or any other travel requirements by the customs or immigrations or U.S. and other countries. Due to failure of providing proper travel documents, no refund will be allowed, and clients will be responsible for any cost incurred by cancellation, delay and discontinuation of tour. 2. Due to uncontrollable reasons or insufficient number if client, our company reserves the right to cancel or postpone any tour. A cancelled tour will be refunded no more than the original price by our company cheque only. Clients shall not hold our company for any liabilities against such cancellation or postponement or tour. 3. We reserve the right to refuse any clients who may hinder or delay the progress of a tour. In such situation the used portion if the tour will be refunded on a pro-rata basis after all prepaid expenses such as hotel, transportation etc are deducted. |