Overview
In Corning, visit the Corning Museum of Glass, home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of glass. In Philadelphia, see the historic landmarks like Independence Hall. In Washington DC, visit the Lincoln and National WWII Memorials the Washington Monument and see Ford’s Theatre where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Also enjoy photo stops at Capitol Hill and the White House. In your free time, choose to visit the museums of the Smithsonian, take a walk along the Mall, or spend time in Arlington National Cemetery and see the Kennedy graves and Changing of the Guard.
This East Coast tour also features gorgeous scenery. Enjoy drives through the picturesque Poconos and the beautiful Appalachian Mountains into the Susquehanna River Valley. But that’s not all...wait until you witness breathtaking Niagara Falls! Be sure to have your camera ready as you enjoy a sightseeing cruise past the world-famous falls. During your free time in Niagara Falls, perhaps visit the Butterfly Conservatory, Great Gorge Adventure, or Botanical Gardens, or ride the aerial cable car.
From the bustling cities to the majestic scenery, this East Coast tour is a great holiday for savvy travelers. You’re sure to arrive home with plenty of stories and photos to share!
Itinerary
Welcome to the "Big Apple!" Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.
New York City is one of the world's most exciting cities, buzzing with atmosphere and packed with fascinating sights. On today's guided sightseeing tour, see the major attractions-Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Centre, and the 9/11 Memorial. This evening, choose from the city's many fine restaurants or maybe take in a Broadway show. (B)
Depart Manhattan, heading across New Jersey through the Poconos and into upstate New York. Late this afternoon, cross the border to the Canadian side of the Niagara River in Ontario. Spend the next two nights in beautiful Niagara Falls. (B)
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing excursion to Niagara Falls that includes a sightseeing cruise past the world-famous Niagara Falls. Your afternoon is free, so consider visiting the Butterfly Conservatory, Great Gorge Adventure, Niagara Parks' Botanical Gardens, or maybe ride the aerial cable car.
NOTE: Operation of the Niagara Falls sightseeing cruise is subject to favourable weather and/or river conditions. When weather is unfavourable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.
Head southeast through the Appalachian Mountains to the town of Corning, NY, known as the "Crystal City." Visit the Corning Museum of Glass, the world's most comprehensive collection of glass, with over 50,000 objects representing more than 3,500 years of history. This evening is free for you to enjoy this charming town. Perhaps take a stroll to Centerway Square which was voted Best Public Square in the country.
Travel south through the Pocono Mountains and into the Susquehanna River Valley. Then, on to the handsome city of Philadelphia for an overnight stay.
The birthplace of American independence, the "City of Brotherly Love" is steeped in history. Your morning orientation tour focuses on the historic landmarks, then on to the U.S. capital and seat of government, Washington DC, for a 2-night stay. Later, join the optional outing, featuring dinner and an illumination tour of the city's most famous monuments and memorials. (B)
The nation's capital is a sightseeing treasure trove, and your half-day tour with a Local Guide features the Lincoln and National WWII Memorials, the Washington Monument, the Ford Theatre and photo stops at Capitol Hill, the White House, and other well-known sights.
The afternoon is free for exploration. Perhaps a visit to the National Museum of American History to see the Dorothy's ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz, the National Museum of Natural History to see dinosaur bones and the Hope Diamond or the National Gallery of Art to see the only Da Vinci in the western hemisphere. (B)
Continue by motorcoach into New York City and check into your hotel for the next two nights. (B)
The "Big Apple" beckons. Stay a little longer in the Big Apple and discover the sights this amazing city has to offer. New York has it all, from Broadway shows to museums, shopping, and great restaurants. (B)
Your holiday ends this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 7 Breakfasts
- New York City Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park (Superior Tourist-Class)
- Niagara Falls Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel (First-Class)
- Corning Doubletree By Hilton Corning Downtown (First-Class)
- Philadelphia Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown (Superior Tourist-Class)
- Washington DC Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alexandria - Fort Belvoir (Moderate First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- Enjoy the fall colours of New York and surrounding areas on our special fall foliage departures: September 20 to October 11 (if Mother Nature permits).
- CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Travel on April 7 and be in Washington DC for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.
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Trip Reviews (4) Most Recent 'New York, Niagara Falls & Washington DC with New York City' Reviews
The group all got along very well and we had a wonderful time together. We covered a lot in the short time we had, although another day in both Philadelphia and Washington DC would have been great, as we could've spent much more time in the museums in Washington DC.
Altogether a wonderful tour and we would book with Cosmos again, although we would have like to have fridges in our hotel rooms as well as tea/coffee making facilities.
Our favourite place was Niagara Falls , which were totally amazing and right in town. We went out on the boat right up to them and had a lovely dinner at the top of the revolving restaurant, Skylon which had stunning views of the Falls (photo attached).
New York just like you expect from watching movies =, busy with a lot of traffic and people. The mass of buildings with beautiful architecture was really interesting to see on our morning tour which was really informative with a great local guide
Great tour around Washington seeing The White House , The John F Kennedy Centre , Capitol Hill , The beautiful Art Gallery and the Arlington National Cemetery where returned soldiers and John and Jackie Kennedy are buried.
We went in mid August and the weather was perfect ,warm with sunny skies every day. We took all the optional tours available which were great , the only disappointing one being the horse and carriage tour in Philadelphia which turned out to be a horse and cart for half of us as they didn't have enough carriages for a large group We felt they could have done 2 different times and wouldn't have gone if we had known we would end up in a cart. Apart from that it was an awesome tour and even though a large group we all got along fine.
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