Itinerary
Day 1: Niagara Falls Tour
Stop At: Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303-1106
You will travel on a comfortable motor coach, with your bilingual tour guide, enjoying the scenic landscape of upstate New York (travel time is approximately 7-8 hours, each way, with one rest stop) on your journey north. Upon arrival at your destination, you will begin experiencing the adventure, beauty, and natural wonder of Niagara Falls.
During your visit, you will learn about the interesting history of these mighty waters and enjoy spectacular views of the falls from different vantage points (depending on the weather conditions). You will have the opportunity of having lunch on your own, souvenir shopping, and exploring the beautiful Niagara Falls State Park.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Maid of the Mist, 1 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA
If you have selected the tour that includes this option, you will board the historic the Maid of the Mist boat to go on a ride through the waters of Niaga Falls. For sure, an experience you cannot miss!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Niagara Falls Observation Tower, 333 Prospect St Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Once the boat ride is over, your guide will head to the Observation Tower, as it is the unique way of exiting, from which you will be able to admire beautiful view of the falls.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Prospect Point, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA
This is the nearest lookout from which the American Falls can be seen, from which you will have the opportunity to be amazed by the beauty of the landscape as well as to take some pictures.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Luna Island, Goat Island Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA
Then you will visit this small island, which is located in between The American and Bridal Falls.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Bridal Veil Falls, Niagara Falls, NY
It is the smallest of the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls and can be perfectly seen from Luna Island.
Pass By: Goat Island, Niagara Falls, NY
This island is considered the natural border between Canada and the United States, and here we can find a terrasse built to comfortably see Horseshoe Fall.
Stop At: Terrapin Point, Niagara Falls, NY
From here you can clearly see the Horseshoe Falls from the USA side of Niagara Falls.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Horseshoe Falls, Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada
Horseshoe Falls is considered the most impressive of the three falls, and the Terrapin Point offers astonishing views of them.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Washington and Philadelphia
Stop At: U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington Blvd. and Meade St, Arlington, VA 22211
Two days later you will depart again from Times Square now heading south to two of the nation’s capitals. Your first destination visit will be Washington D.C. (Current capital) where your tour will begin with a visit to the Iwo Jima Memorial, dedicated to honor the US Marines.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington DC, DC 20002
You will continue with a visit to the impressive Lincoln Memorial honoring the president who promoted the abolition of slavery in the United States.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, DC 20500
Washington D.C. is the center for all three branches of the U.S. government. During this tour you will stop for a classic outside view of the White House, home and office of the U.S. President.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Capitol Hill, First St and East Capitil St NE, Washington DC, DC 20004
You will stop for a classic outside view of the Capitol Building, home of the U.S. Congress and where the laws of this country are made.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Independence National Historical Park, 143 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2818
Your next destination is the first ever U.S. capital, chosen during the Revolutionary War: Philadelphia, PA. After an approximately 3 hour journey, you'll arrive directly to Philadelphia's historic Old City neighborhood. Your first stop will be at the Independence National Historical Park where your guide will lead you on a brief walking tour. You will have the opportunity to see some of the main historical sites.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Liberty Bell Center, 6th Street Between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Outside views of Liberty Bell, the famous symbol of America's independence
Pass By: Independence Hall, Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Outside views of Independence Hall, the birthplace of the United State. It was within its walls that America's founding documents - the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) and Constitution - were debated and adopted.
Stop At: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130-2302
Your visit to Philadelphia concludes with a stop at the Rocky Steps, in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where you'll have an opportunity to re-enact the famous scene from the 1976 movie by ascending to the top of the steps.
Duration: 20 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.