5-Day New York/New Jersey to New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Niagara Falls and Boston Tour

Meals: Meal:Excluded

Today,we will visit Philadelphia, where we will see Independence Hall and the Liberty   Bell.Afterward we'll continue to  Washington,DC to join a Washington DC In-depth Tour.

Philadelphia,PA

One of the most historically significant cities in the United States,Philadelphia was the first capital of the U.S.The City of Brotherly Love draws history buffs and lovers of culture from all corners of the globe!

• Independence  National  Historical  Park

This National Historical Park in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania serves as a way of preserving important  Revolutionary War sites for future generations.Called"America's most historic square mile,"this 55- acre park in the "Old City"district is not to be missed.

• Independence   Hall(Outside   Visit)

One of Philadelphia's most famous landmarks,Independence Hall in Independence National Historical Park is the location where both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution

were debated,written,and ratified by the Founding Fathers of the USA.

• Liberty  Bell  (Outside  Visit)

The famously cracked Liberty Bell is a sign of American Independence and spirit.Located at Liberty

Bell Center in Philadelphia,PA,this symbol of the American Revolution was crafted in 1752--more than

250 years ago.

Washington, DC

The capital of the United States of America sits on the scenic Potomac River.Monuments,museums,and Americana characterize this historic city,which is located in the District of Columbia between the states of Maryland and Virginia.

• Congress   Tour

Inside visit U.S.Capitol,then outside visit Supreme Court of the United States,The National Archives and the Senate.

Tour Fee (Optional):Adult $45;Child $40(3-12 yrs);Senior $43(65+).Congress inside reservation     |Duration:

Approx.2 Hours 30 Minutes

• US Capitol (Inside Visit)

The famous United States Capitol is the meeting place of the US Congress,and has been for more than 200 years.The building is famous for its elaborate dome and intricately designed,detailed

columns.

• Washington  DC  In-depth  Tour  Package

The  tour  include  visit  to  White   House,Lincoln  Memorial,Washington   Monument,Jefferson  Memorial, Tidal  Basin,Air  Force  Memorial,Pentagon  (passby)and  Arlington  National  Cemetery.

Tour Fee(Mandatory):Adult $49.90;Child $49.90(3-18 yrs,Free of charge under 3 yrs);Senior $49.90

• White   House(Outside   Visit)

The world-famous White House in Washington,DC is the official residence of the president of the

United States and the place where most of the work is done.The facade of this neoclassical mansion is a global icon.

• Lincoln Memorial

This iconic American monument honors the 16th president of the United States.Abraham Lincoln

was president during the American Civil War,and is most famous for the Emancipation Proclamation that freed all of the slaves in the US.

Duration: Approx.40 Minutes

• Jefferson Memorial

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a memorial to the third president of the United States.The

impressive building is neoclassical in design and has been standing since 1943.It sees more than two million visitors every year.We will stay here for 2 hours during the Cherry Blossom time.

• US Air Force Memorial

The Air Force Memorial in Arlington pays tribute to the veterans of that particular branch of the US  military.Its three spires evoke the image of the contrails of fighter jets as they maneuver in the sky. Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 8:00am-11:00pm

• The Pentagon(Passing By)

This building gets its name from the geometric shape that it resembles.It is the headquarters for the United States Department of Defense.Though it looks austere,it is nonetheless impressive given its immense size and design.

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri     9:00am-3:00pm

• Washington    Monument

This iconic obelisk is a memorial to the commander-in-chief of the American revolutionary army and  eventual the first president of the United States of America,George Washington.The massive stone structure began construction in 1848.

• Arlington   National   Cemetery

This military cemetery spans more than 600 acres in northern Virginia on the border with

Washington,DC.It contains the graves of Presidents Taft and Kennedy as wellas the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Gaithersburg,MD

One of Maryland's largest cities,Gaithersburg,is divided into eastern and western sections.The historic east side contains Olde Town and monuments,while the modern west side is home to places like the

National Institute of Standards and Technology.

• Maryland   Buffet   Dinner

All-you-can-eat  buffet+sushi+hibachi/teppanyaki  grill  service.Cuisine  Variety:A  fusion  of  international flavors  -featuring  Chinese,Japanese,sushi,and  hibachi,along  with   Italian,American,and

occasionally even Mexican dishes.

Tour Fee(Optional): Adult $35;Child $20(3-12 yrs); Senior $35(65+)

Hotel:Standard :Four Points York/Holiday inn Greencastle /Comfort Inn or similar

Option 1:Summer:Washington DC-Watkins Glen -Niagara Falls(458 miles)

Hotel:Standard:  1.Comfort inn/Best western or similar 2.Wyndham Garden at Niagara Falls walking distance to the Falls

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From May to October,during the summer season,we will visit Watkins Glen. Upon arrival at Niagara    Falls,you will finally enjoy the long-awaited Cave of the Winds wooden walkway experience (closed     after October 20).As night falls,join us for an evening excursion to  Goat  Island, where the colorful mist and lights create a fairy-tale waterfall scene that appears only at night.Finally,follow the gentle evening breeze as we make our way up to Luna Island.

Watkins  Glen,NY

Watkins Glen is a village in Schuyler County,New York.This is the birthplace of the Watkins Glen

International,one of the premier automobile road racing tracks in the United States.Sitting on the south shore of Seneca Lake,it is also famous for its beautiful natural sceneries.

• Watkins Glen State Park

Touted as a National Scenic Trail in the US,the Watkins Glen State Park is the perfect destination for  outdoor activities and nature photography.South of Seneca Lake,visitors can anticipate breathtaking natural  trails,waterfalls,unique  rock  formations,cascades,and  more.

Opening Hours: May  -Oct Niagara  Falls,NY

Among the most beautiful natural wonders in the world,Niagara Falls are comprised of three waterfalls   that thunder and astound,producing a higher flow rate than any other waterfall in the world and standing at a height of 167 feet.

• Cave of the Winds

The Cave of the Winds on the New York side of Niagara Falls is an attraction which allows people to walk along pathways on the river at the base of the American Falls.It is open in the summer.

Admission (Optional):Adult $23;Child $19(6-12 yrs);Senior $23(65+)

• Watkins Glen State  Park +Finger Lake+Niagara  Falls  Illumination  Package

Include admission to Whirlpool State Park,Seneca Lake-passby,Niagara Falls Illumination and summer limited fireworks.

Admission(Mandatory): Adult $49.90;Child $49.90(3-12 yrs);Senior $49.90(65+).On the winter itinerary,Watkins Glen State Park and Finger Lake will be replaced by Corning.

• Niagara   Falls   Illumination

For more than 75 years,visitors to Niagara Falls have been able to enjoy a nighttime illumination of the impressive American and Horseshoe falls.Every night,at dusk,visitors can experience the falls lit in the colors of the rainbow.

Option   2:Winter:Washington   DC-Corning    -Niagara    Falls(428 miles)

Hotel:Standard:  1.Comfort inn/Best western or similar 2.Wyndham Garden at Niagara Falls walking distance to the Falls

Meals: Meal:Excluded

From November to April of the following year,we willvisit Corning and its famous glass museum at your own expense.Upon arrival at Niagara Falls,you will finally enjoy the long-awaited Cave of the Winds   wooden walkway experience(closed after October 20).As night falls,join us for an evening excursion to Goat Island,where the colorful mist and lights create a fairy-tale waterfall scene that appears only at

night.Finally,follow the gentle evening breeze as we make our way up to Luna Island.

Corning,NY

Corning is a city in Steuben County,New York,United States,on the Chemung River.The population was 11,183 at the 2010 census.It is named for Erastus Corning,an Albany financier and railroad executive

who was an investor in the company that developed the community.

• Corning  Museum  of  Glass

Explore the science and art behind glassmaking at Corning's unique non-profit museum.View

thousands of historic glass artifacts,learn interesting historical facts,and even create your own glass work during a workshop.This attraction is fun for people of all ages.

Admission (Optional):Adult $25;Child Free(0-17 yrs);Senior $23(62+).winter only  |Opening  Hours: Nov-May Niagara  Falls,NY

Among the most beautiful natural wonders in the world,Niagara Falls are comprised of three waterfalls   that thunder and astound,producing a higher flow rate than any other waterfall in the world and standing at a height of 167 feet.

• Cave of the Winds

The Cave of the Winds on the New York side of Niagara Falls is an attraction which allows people to walk along pathways on the river at the base of the American Falls.It is open in the summer.

Admission (Optional): Adult $23;Child $19(6-12 yrs);Senior $23(65+)

• Watkins  Glen  State  Park+Finger  Lake+Niagara  Falls  Illumination  Package

Include admission to Whirlpool State Park,Seneca Lake-passby,Niagara Falls Illumination and summer limited fireworks.

Admission(Mandatory): Adult $49.90;Child $49.90(3-12 yrs);Senior $49.90(65+).On the winter itinerary,Watkins Glen State Park and Finger Lake will be replaced by Corning.

• Niagara   Falls   Illumination

For more than 75 years,visitors to Niagara Falls have been able to enjoy a nighttime illumination of the impressive American and Horseshoe falls.Every night,at dusk,visitors can experience the falls lit in the colors of the rainbow.

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In the morning,head to admire the Whirlpool Park landscape,overlooking the whirlpool and canyon to feel the awe-inspiring power of nature.Following downstream along the Niagara Gorge,the not-to-be-

missed experience is the Niagara Hot Air Balloon Adventure at dawn.Next is a close encounter with

the falls,the eagerly anticipated Maid of the Mist boat tour(When closed  in winter,we'llvisit the Niagara Power Vista).After,we will arrive at Buffalo.This city bears both glory and desolation,being the start of    the Erie Canal and the source of waterfall waters.Let us climb to the observation tower to experience the grandeur of the Great Lakes,and listen carefully to the rise and fall of this city.Last,we will drive to

Boston.

Niagara  Falls,NY

Among the most beautiful natural wonders in the world,Niagara Falls are comprised of three waterfalls   that thunder and astound,producing a higher flow rate than any other waterfall in the world and standing at a height of 167 feet.

• Niagara  Hot Air  Balloon Adventure

Giant white hot air balloons slowly ascend with the morning sun,resembling elves suspended between heaven and earth,offering a spectacle from 200 meters high to view the thunderous might of the

Horseshoe Falls.This breath-taking visual feast truly showcases the awe-inspiring power of the Thunder God's water.

Tour Fee(Optional): Adult $58;Child $50 (3-12 yrs); Senior $58(65+)

• Maid of the Mist

Soak in the excitement of Niagara falls (literally).This world-famous boat tour takes you directly into the basin of the Horseshoe Falls for unprecedented views you can't get anywhere else.Don't forget your

rain gear and sense of adventure!

Admission (Optional):Adult   $33;Child   $23(3-12   yrs);Senior   $33(65+)| Duration: Approx.20  Minutes

• Niagara  Power  Vista

The Niagara Power Vista takes visitors behind the scenes,and the many interactive exhibits help     explain what electricity is,how the falls create it,and how it is harnessed and used.This museum is wonderful for people of all ages.

Admission (Optional):Adult   $25;Child   $20(3-12  yrs);Senior   $25(65+)|  Duration: Approx.40  Minutes

• Whirlpool  State  Park+Lake  Erie  +Niagara  Falls  Observation  Deck+Buffalo  City  Tour  Package

This tour  package  include visit to Whirlpool  State  Park,Lake  Erie,Niagara  Falls  Observation  Deck  and Buffalo city tour.

Tour Fee(Mandatory):Adult $49.90;Child $49.90(3-18 yrs,Free of charge under 3 yrs);Senior $49.90

• Whirlpool  State  Park

Whirlpool State Park overlooks the Niagara Gorge.Have a picnic in the field above before hiking   below to see the whirlpool up close.The park includes hiking and biking trails,fishing spots,and a playground.

Duration: Approx.20 Minutes

• Niagara  Falls  Observation  Tower

The Niagara Falls Observation Tower offers one of the best views of the majestic falls available.The famous Maid of the Mist cruise line boards below.Nighttime visitors will be graced with a particularly breathtaking sight of the illuminated waterfalls.

Boston,MA

Boston is a city as beautiful as it is historically significant.Visitors can walk the Freedom Trail and see where the seeds of the American Revolution were sown or visit the North End and look out over the     harbor.

• Boston Lobster Dinner

At one time,lobster was considered low-class food,barely fit to be used as fertilizer.Not so today--the most elite are willing to shell out a fortune for a good lobster,and Massachusetts is famous for its

shellfish.

Admission (Optional): Adult $45;Child $45(3-12 yrs);Senior $45(65+)

Hotel:Standard:  Comfort inn/Best western/Quality inn or similar

Meals: Meal:Excluded

In the morning,we have a chance to take a Boston Campus Tour of Harvard University  and  MIT,and view the Charles River. Then,we will take a  Boston In-depth City Tour to see the landmark like Boston

Public  Library,Boston  Common. Brings you a deep tour of walking to Boston Freedom Trail.And be able to take a Boston Harbor cruise to see views of the city.After that,we will go to New York.

Boston,MA

Boston is a city as beautiful as it is historically significant.Visitors can walk the Freedom Trail and see where the seeds of the American Revolution were sown or visit the North End and look out over the     harbor.

• World-Famous  University  Guided  Tour

First,we will explore the Harvard Campus,followed by a visit to the Massachusetts Institute of

Technology(MIT).This campus tour is guided by local experts with a strong background in the area,     ensuring you receive in-depth knowledge about the culture and history of these prestigious institutions. We will also cross the Charles River,where Harvard students participate in the annual Dragon Boat

Race,and view the famous Berklee College of Music.

Tour Fee (Optional): Adult  $55;Child  $50(0-12  yrs);Senior  $53(65+)| Duration:Approx.2 Hours

• Harvard  University

One of the most famous institutions of higher learning in the world,Harvard University in Cambridge, MA has been standing since 1636,making it the oldest university in the United States.Tourists come for both history and the architecture.

• MIT

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge,Massachusetts is a research university known the world over for its highly selective and intense academics,and MIT alumni include 24    Nobel Prize winners and 22 Rhodes Scholars.

• Boston  n-depth  City  Tour

See the landmark like Boston Public Library,Boston Common.Brings you a deep tour of walking to Boston Freedom Trail.

Tour Fee(Mandatory):Adult $49.90;Child $49.90(3-18 yrs,Free of charge under 3 yrs);Senior $49.90

• The Freedom Trail

This light 2.5-mile walking trail winds its way through some of Boston's most important historical

locations.A favorite with tourists for its convenience and educational value,the Freedom Trail offers a view of Boston as it was and is.

• Boston Common

Boston's famous park has been serving citizens of the city for over 200 years.The 50 acres of rolling lawns and clear ponds have seen the likes of everyone from Martin Luther King to Paul Revere.

• Boston   Public   Library

The main branch of this municipal library system is located in Copley Square.It is the 3rd largest library system in the U.S.after the Library of Congress and the New York Public Library.

• Boston Harbor Cruise

Departing from the Boston waterfront just outside the city's famous North End,Boston Harbor Cruises   offer everything from whale watches to history tours to speedboat rides on the water to late-night dinner and dancing.

Admission (Optional): Adult $46;Child $40(3-11 yrs);Senior $46(65+)

Hotel:Standard:  Crowne(or Ramada)Plaza/Hilton/Sheraton/Courtyard by Marriott/Holiday Inn or similar

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Begin your journey in Midtown at Times Square, where the artistic energy of Broadway theaters meets

the financial pulse of the Nasdaq exchange.From this vibrant theater district,head to Rise   NY-Fly  Over New York Museum for an unprecedented New York adventure.This immersive experience combines an   8D flight simulation with the city's pop culture and history.Then,walk down Broadway past Central Park    to  St.Patrick's  Cathedral and  Rockefeller Center on Fifth Avenue.Stand beneath the century-old lobby ceilings and feel the solemnity and mystery of these landmarks.

Before heading downtown,pause along the Hudson River to board the  Intrepid  Sea,Air  &Space

Museum. This retired giant aircraft carrier,true to its name,showcases America's top-tier military power from the Cold War era.

After lunch,travel south along the Hudson River through Greenwich Village to Lower Manhattan.Start

at Wall Street and follow the Canyon of Heroes.Gaze up at the Gothic spire of Trinity Church.Stand at  the intersection of the Morgan Building,the New York Stock Exchange,and Federal Hall -the true heart of global finance and power.Don't forget to snap photos with the Fearless Girl and the Charging Bull.

Continue past Battery Park,then board a cruise on the East River to see the Statue of Liberty. This

beloved icon has welcomed countless dreams of the American Dream.After the cruise,take a leisurely

walk across the Brooklyn  Bridge,overlooking the stunning interplay of the East River and the Manhattan skyline.

Conclude your day at the 9/11 Memorial. The twin reflecting pools stand like the city's tears,telling the story of a tragedy that reshaped America.Right next to the memorial plaza,ascend the One World

Observatory,the tallest building in the United States,and watch the sunset from above the clouds-a perfect end to your journey.

New York,NY

The Big Apple,The City That Never Sleeps,The Cultural Capital of the World.whatever you call New  York City,its impact on worldwide culture and business is undeniable.Seeing this famous metropolis is something no one ever forgets!

• Intrepid  Sea,Air,and  Space  Museum

The USS Intrepid,docked permanently in New York Harbor,is an authentic World War ll aircraft carrier that now functions as a military history museum.On the deck of the ship is a collection of fighter

planes.

Admission (Optional):Adult $38;Child $28(5-12 yrs);Senior $36 (65+)

• Statue  of  Liberty  Cruise

This world-famous statue in New York harbor is best known as a center of immigration in the United

States.Dedicated in 1886,it has served not just as a symbol of New York but of the country ever since. Admission (Optional): Adult $48;Child $43(3-12 yrs);Senior $43(65+)

• One World Trade Center

One World Trade Center is the main building of the new World Trade Center complex in New York City. Once completed in late 2013,this will be both the tallest building in New York and third-tallest in the

world.

Admission (Optional): Adult $53;Child $47(3-12 yrs);Senior $51(65+)

• RiseNY

RiseNY is a thrilling attraction in the heart of the New York's Theater District.Here you can Fly over NYC's iconic skyline on a soaring flight simulation ride,with 4D technology!

Admission (Optional):Adult $48;Child $40 (3-12 yrs);Senior $46(65+)

• New York City Full Day Tour

Explore  iconic  landmarks  in  NYC:Time  Square,St.Patrick's  Cathedral,Brooklyn  Bridge,WallStreet and 9/11 Memorial.

Tour  Fee(Mandatory):Adult $49.90;Child $49.90(3-18 yrs,Free of charge  under 3 yrs);Senior $49.90

• Times    Square

Called "The Crossroads of the World,"this major intersection in midtown Manhattan--where

Broadway hits Seventh Avenue--is a world-famous icon of both New York City and the United States. It has appeared in countless forms of media.

• St.Patrick's Cathedral

This 135-plus-year-old,neo-gothic-style cathedral is one of the iconic landmarks of New York City.It sits on Fifth Avenue across fro Rockefeller Center,and is a National Historic Landmark and memberr of the National Register of Historic Places.

• Brooklyn Bridge

Easily one of New York City's most recognizable landmarks,the towering arches of the Brooklyn

Bridge have welcomed drivers to the island of Manhattan for years.The two automobile lanes of the bridge are divided by a designated pedestrian walkway.

• Wall Street

This famous street in New York City's Financial District has become synonymous with American

financial enterprises.It is also the home of the New York Stock Exchange,and has been (or still is) the location of several other exchanges.