Day 1:
NEW YORK - PHILADELPHIA - WASHINGTON DC
Depart New York via New Jersey to Pennsylvania and the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. Arriving in the historic area of Philadelphia, we will visit the famous Liberty Bell, one of the symbols of... Read More
Day 1:
NEW YORK - PHILADELPHIA - WASHINGTON DC
Depart New York via New Jersey to Pennsylvania and the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. Arriving in the historic area of Philadelphia, we will visit the famous Liberty Bell, one of the symbols of freedom in America, Constitution Square and Congress Hall.
Stroll along Elfreth's Gasse, the oldest continuously inhabited street in America.
Join us on a panoramic tour of Philadelphia that includes the Financial District, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, historic Philadelphia, and more.
From Philadelphia we see the famous “Rocky Steps” and then continue north to Lancaster County, home of the Amish. Ride an authentic Amish buggy through Amish farmland and learn how they live without the benefits of modern technology, electricity, running water, phone service or appliances.
After the ride we visit the Amish Marketplace where we can purchase handmade crafts and products. We will then drive to Washington DC, where we will stay overnight at: The Wyndham Garden DC.
Day 2:
WASHINGTON DC - NEW JERSEY
Start the day with a visit to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial at the Tidal Basin, surrounded by famous Japanese cherry blossom trees. Visit Arlington National Cemetery, the Changing of the Guard and the Kennedy Family Gravesite.
Next stop is Capitol Hill. Visit the US Capitol and White House to understand the core of the US government. Visit the Air and Space Museum before visiting the Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Korea and Vietnam monuments.
Overnight stay in New Jersey - La Quinta Inn & Suites, Clifton, NJ
Day 3:
NEW JERSEY - FINGER LAKES - NIAGARA FALLS
This morning we continue north where we pass the beautiful Delaware Water Gap to Watkins Glen State Park in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region. Walk through Watkins Glen Canyon to visit the beautiful waterfalls, then continue to Niagara Falls in the late afternoon, passing Seneca Lake (the winter route goes to Montour Falls instead of Watkins Glen State Park). Tour the US side of Niagara, including American Falls, Goat Island and Luna Island. At night, enjoy the view of Niagara Falls, where we can observe the colorful lighting of the water.
Overnight stay: Niagara Falls - Wyndham Super 8
Day 4:
NIAGARA FALLS - NEW YORK
Step out of the hotel and hear the thundering waters of Niagara Falls. See the magnificent Horseshoe Falls up close and experience the power aboard the Maid of the Mist (May-October). In winter until April, when the Maid of the Mist is closed, we visit the Scenic Tunnels.
At lunchtime we drive south to New York State. On the way to New York, enjoy a shopping spree at one of the major outlet centers along the way and find your own bargain with branded stores at a cheaper price.
Return to New York City in the evening.
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