Itinerary
Day 1: New York City→Philadelphia→Washington D.C.
Stop At: Independence National Historical Park, 143 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2818
This National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania serves as a way of preserving important Revolutionary War sites for future generations. Known as "America's most historic square mile," this 55-acre park in the "Old City" district definitely a site to see.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: U.S. Capitol, East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington DC, DC 20004
U.S. Capitol In-depth Tour + The National Archives (Optional, inside visit, 120 mins) + Supreme Court of the United States + Library of Congress (Outside visit)
The United States Capitol is among the most symbolically important and architecturally impressive buildings in the nation. It has housed the meeting chambers of the House of Representatives and the Senate for two centuries. Enjoy a guided tour with our professional escort seeing the U.S. Capitol.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, DC 20500
White House (outside visit, 30 mins)
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, DC 20002
Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial (45 mins)
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865, just as the Civil War was ending. By March of 1867, Congress incorporated the Lincoln Monument Association to build a memorial to the honor the 16th president. Learn all about the main features of the Lincoln Memorial, visit the statue, murals, and inscriptions and more.
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It was dedicated on July 27, 1995. The Memorial was designed and financed by private contributions and erected under the auspices of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Advisory Board composed of Korean War veterans appointed by President Reagan. The memorial commemorates the sacrifices of the 5.8 million Americans who served in the U.S. armed services during the three-year period of the Korean War.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: 1 Air Force Memorial Dr, Arlington, VA 22204-4586
Special Notes:
If unable to enter U.S. Capitol, the attraction will be replaced with the Washington D.C. In-depth Tour (optional).
Washington D.C. In-depth Tour itinerary: Air Force Memorial (20 mins)→ Thomas Jefferson Memorial(20 mins) → World War II Memorial (20 mins) → Capitol Reflecting Pool (20 mins)
Ride a coach past major landmarks on this night bus tour of Washington, D.C. Hop off at Air Force Memorial. Then visit the Capitol Reflecting Pool for the majestic night look of the Capitol and admire the glow of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Take a last stop at the magnificent World War II Memorial . After this amazing sightseeing tour with by our professional guides, you’ll understand why the nation’s capital is considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities at night.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel:Springhill Suites Gaithersburg Or Comfort Inn Shady Grove - Gaithersburg - Rockville Or Same level
Day 2: Corning→Niagara Falls
Stop At: Corning Museum of Glass, 1 Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830-2253
Corning Museum of Glass is a beautiful glass artwork museum! It showcases over 3,500 years’ worth of glass for you to explore from Asia, Europe, America and more! Corning Museum of Glass even contains an Innovation Center and a 35 Centuries of Glass gallery! The Innovation Center in the Corning Museum of Glass houses interactive studies of science and research! Explore the museum with us today, as we take you through its educational and engaging exhibits! It is simply the most perfect museum for anyone of any age to visit!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Watkins Glen State Park, 1009 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891-1432
Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lake (Optional, 90 mins, it will not be visited based on attraction closure)
Glen Creek has carved a dramatic gorge into the Watkins Glen hillside, resulting in a large, cavern-like network of rock formations. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade.
Kindly Reminder:
Watkins Glen State Park is a summer itinerary, executed after the opening of the canyon, usually from April to October each year.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303-1106
Niagara Falls Night Tour
Get closer to America's Oldest State Park at Niagara Falls State Park! Enjoy some awe-inspiring sceneries and adventure-packed experience with us! Niagara Falls is actually not one waterfall, but three. The Niagara River flows down from Lake Erie and is divided by Goat Island. There, part of it flows to the horseshoe-shaped Canadian Falls (aptly named Horseshoe Falls), and the rest flows to the American Falls. At the American falls, the river is also split by a second small island, Luna Island, creating the third, small waterfall known as Bridal Veil Falls.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel:M Hotel Buffalo Or Niagara Riverside Resort Or similar
Day 3: Niagara Falls →New York
Stop At: Fort Niagara State Park, 1 Scott Ave, Youngstown, NY 14174-1064
Niagara Falls In-depth Tour (optional, total visit time: 120mins, include Whirlpool State Park and Old Fort Niagara State Park)
The Niagara Whirlpool’s greatest depth is 125 feet. It is estimated that the whirlpool formed approximately 7,500 years ago by an upstream erosion of the Niagara escarpment by the Niagara River.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Maid of the Mist, 1 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA
Maid of the Mist (Optional, 40mins, it will not be visited based on attraction closure)
It's the combination of height and volume that makes the Niagara Falls so beautiful. More than 6 million cubic ft. (168,000 cubic meters) of water lays over the crest line of the falls every minute during daytime peak tourist hours. The famous Maid of the Mist ride gets passengers as close as possible to the Niagara Falls! The Maid rides right into the mists thrown up by the roaring cascade as the Niagara River tumbles over the edge of the falls.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303-1106
Niagara Falls Daytime View
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls, New York
Today we will be exploring the true beauty and nature of Niagara Falls! We will start by visiting the Niagara Whirlpool State Park and the Old Fort Niagara. Finally, we will take a ride on the famous Maid of the Mist.
Summer Itinerary: (Apply when Maid of the Mist resumes)
Niagara Falls In-depth Tour (optional, 120 mins, include Whirlpool State Park and Old Fort Niagara State Park) → Maid of the Mist (Optional, 40mins, it will not be visited based on attraction closure) → Niagara Falls Daytime View (30 mins) → New York
Winter Itinerary: (Apply when Maid of the Mist closes)
Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour (optional, 120 mins, include Whirlpool State Park and Old Fort Niagara State Park) → Cave of the Winds (optional, 45 mins) → Niagara Falls Daytime View (30 mins) → New York
Pass By: New York City, New York City, New York
Special Notes:
1. In case of the closure of Old Fort State Park, the in-depth tour of Niagara Falls will be cancelled.
2. Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat usually closed in winter season, it will not be visited based on attraction closure.
3. If time permits on the day trip, guests will have the opportunity to participate in the IMAX: Niagara (USA side) (Optional, 30 mins) to watch the story of Niagara Falls up close!
Stop At: Cave of the Winds, Goat Island Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
The Cave of the Winds on the New York side of Niagara Falls is an attraction which allows sightseers to walk right up to the base of the Bridal Veil Falls with water crashing down right on them and flowing beneath the decking.
Winter Itinerary: (Apply when Maid of the Mist closes)
Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour (optional, 120 mins, include Whirlpool State Park and Old Fort Niagara State Park) → Cave of the Winds (optional, 45 mins) → Niagara Falls Daytime View (30 mins) → New York
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.