TakeTours Gotobus

DAY1 Boston - Washington DC (449 miles)

We depart from Boston at 7:00 am, en route to Washington DC. In the capital city, our tour will include sights such as the U.S. Capitol Building, where the United States Congress meets to enact legislation; the White House, principal home and workplace of every U.S. President since John Adams; the Jefferson Memorial, iconic in its circle of pillars and lifelike sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence; finishing our day in the city at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum* before transferring to our nearby hotel for a night’s rest.

DAY2 Washington DC city tour – Baltimore -Philadelphia (138 miles)

After breakfast, we’ll visit the Lincoln Memorial with its larger-than-life stone recreation of Abraham Lincoln himself and finally the somber and patriotic Korean War and Vietnam Veterans memorials. After lunch, the tour will continue to Baltimore, stopping at the scenic Inner Harbor for a photo opportunity, and then on to Philadelphia, arriving in the early evening, where we our tour will take us to Independence Hall, birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, as well as to the iconic Liberty Bell. After dinner, we head north to our hotel stay in New Jersey.

DAY3 New York City Tour

On our third day, we’ll spend in New York City, otherwise known as the Big Apple. We’ll start with a panoramic view of Manhattan Island from the observation platform of the Empire State Building*, before we head down to street-level for closer inspection. Our tour will proceed to Rockefeller Center, home of NBC Studios and the famous statue of golden Prometheus, and then to the United Nations Headquarters, as well as the bustling commercial mecca of Times Square. In the afternoon, we’ll take the Statue of Liberty Cruise*, which will give you breathtaking water views of Manhattan’s famous skyline and the Statue of Liberty, the must-see moment in New York, and then we’ll pay a visit to the USS Intrepid Air and Sea Museum*. We’ll then take a moment to browse the curiously lifelike models on display at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum*, where you can greet celebrities and historical figures face-to-face.

DAY4 Thousand Islands - Niagara Falls (251 miles)

We’ll set out from Boston in the morning for our destination, Niagara Falls, stopping by at the Thousand Islands along the way. The Thousand Islands are a string of approximately 1,800 islands that span the U.S.-Canada border, stretching for over 50 miles from the mouth of Lake Ontario downstream of the St. Lawrence River.  When you arrive, you will be able to explore the archipelago aboard the Thousand Island Boat Cruise*, which will take you around some of the most beautiful scenery that the region has to offer, through waters that were once patrolled by pirates, now dotted by seafaring vacationers.  You will hear the various legends surrounding the islands and witness the many historic sites that contribute to the lore.  Following the cruise, our journey continues to Niagara Falls, where we’ll arrive at approximately 8:00 pm. Passengers will have the option of a special night tour* of this natural wonder, as the Falls can be quite spectacular when they are illuminated after dark.

DAY5 Niagara Falls - Boston (466 miles)

This morning, we head to Niagara Falls from out hotel. Those who are interested in a special adventure may like to try the Maid of the Mist boat ride*, a one-of-a-kind experience which will take you amazingly close to the wall of cascading water as it rains down from above.  After drying off, we’ll then head to Goat Island, the oldest state park in the U.S., which offers spectacular views of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls.  Not to be missed is the IMAX Experience Niagara Falls*, which will provide you with perspective on the lore, legends, and daredevilry associated with this wonder of the world. After lunch, our bus will begin the return journey back to Boston.  Our approximate arrival time in the city will be 9:00 pm

Note: If Friday departure, the tour go to Washington DC-New York first; if Saturday departure, the tour go to Thousand Island-Niagara Fall first.
*Optional activity; fee not included in tour price.  See “Exclusions” for cost details.