TakeTours Gotobus

DAY1 Hometown - New York - Night Tour

Upon your arrival in the “Big Apple,” New York City, we will transfer you to our hotel to spend the night. At 8:00 tonight, you may take an optional night tour of New York City,* where we will experience the bright lights and thriving night life of Manhattan after dark. On our tour, we will visit Rockefeller Center, Times Square, the famous neon-lit intersection and icon of New York City, and the exclusive shopping district of 5th Avenue. We will also enjoy a beautiful view of the Hudson River reflecting the lights of the great city before concluding our tour at 11:00 pm.
Note: Those who want to join the night tour must arrive at the airport no later than these times: LGA - 4:30pm; JFK - 5:30pm; EWR - 7:00pm.

DAY2 New York City Tour

Today we will spend an exciting day exploring New York City, beginning with a visit to Ground Zero, site of the former World Trade Center, which was demolished in the September 11, 2001 attacks, as well as Wall Street, the city’s financial district. From here we will travel to the historic Trinity Church and Federal Hall, where George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States. A visit to New York would not be complete without seeing the Empire State Building* or the Statue of Liberty, which we will see from a cruise of the New York Harbor.* We will also visit the United Nations Headquarters, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum,* home to the World War II aircraft carrier the USS Intrepid, Rockefeller Center, and 5th Avenue. To conclude our day tour, we will stop at the Neo-Gothic style St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.*

DAY3 New York - Princeton University - Philadelphia - Lancaster - Washington DC (294 miles)

This morning, we will depart New York for Philadelphia, stopping along the way to explore the beautiful campus of Princeton University, one of the top universities in the country. After arriving in Philadelphia, dubbed the "City of Brotherly Love," we will visit the Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American independence, Independence Hall, where the foundations of American government were constructed by the Continental Congress, and the Old Congress Building. From here we will continue on to Lancaster, home to the oldest Amish settlement in the U.S, where the lifestyle and culture of its inhabitants insulates them from many of the worldly influences of our modern society. In the Amish Village,* you will get to see an Amish market, farms, houses, and horse-drawn buggies, and truly feel yourself transported back two hundred years. Later in the afternoon, we will arrive in Washington DC, the capital of the United States.

DAY4 Washington DC City Tour

Our full day of sightseeing in Washington DC will begin with a visit to the White House, followed by a tour of many of the city’s major attractions, including Capitol Hill, where the US Senate and House of Representatives meet, the stately Jefferson Memorial, honoring the third President of the United States, and the Lincoln Memorial, a Greek style monument with a large seated statue of this famous President. We will also visit the Washington Monument and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, as well as the Vietnam War, Korean War, and World War II Memorials to honor the US soldiers who fell in those wars. Finally, we will conclude our day tour by visiting the Kennedy Arts Center, home to the National Symphony Orchestra, followed by the Smithsonian Institution.

DAY5 Washington DC - Hershey’s Chocolate Town - Niagara Falls Night Tour (444 miles)

Today we will depart for Hershey’s Chocolate World, passing through Harrisburg, the capital city of Pennsylvania. Known as the sweetest place on earth, Hershey’s Chocolate World features a free Chocolate Tour and many restaurants and shops specializing in Hershey’s products, attracting thousands of visitors every year. After our visit, we will travel to the Corning Museum of Glass,* the largest glass museum in the world, where we will spend some time watching live glassmaking shows and shopping for delicate glass souvenirs in their glass market. Next we will head to Niagara Falls, arriving in the late afternoon. Tonight, enjoy a walking tour on the US side of the Falls or take an optional night tour* on the Canadian side to enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the Falls lit by colorful floodlights. (Valid passport and entry documents required.)

DAY6 Niagara Falls - Maid of the Mist Cruise - Boston - Lobster Dinner (466 miles)

This morning, we will begin our day with a visit to Goat Island, which gives a breathtaking panoramic view of the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls: Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. During the late spring, summer, and fall, the thrilling Maid of the Mist boat ride* will take you up close to American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls and then underneath the curve of Horseshoe Falls, dousing you with a misty spray that will make your afternoon! After the cruise, we’ll stop at the IMAX theater to watch The Falls Movie: Legends and Daredevils,* where you will learn about the many legends and thrilling stories surrounding this natural wonder. Afterwards we will leave Niagara Falls and head to Boston, a vibrant city renowned for its thriving culture, world-class educational institutions, and its place at the very forefront of American history. For dinner, we will enjoy a local specialty, the world-famous New England lobster dinner.*

DAY7 Boston - Hometown/Boston - New York - Hometown (225 miles)

Today we will embark on a sightseeing tour of Boston, beginning with a visit to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), two of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the country. From here we will travel to Copley Square in Downtown Boston, where we will see world-famous landmarks such as Trinity Church, the Boston Public Library, and the John Hancock Building. Then we will take a historic drive along the Freedom Trail, passing the State House of Massachusetts, the Boston Common, and the sites of famous Revolutionary War moments like the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. We will also enjoy an optional Boston Harbor cruise,* where we will admire the Boston skyline. Our final stop is Quincy Market, one of the most popular destinations for both locals and tourists. Here you can sample some of its famous eateries or do some last-minute souvenir shopping before we conclude our tour. You may choose to depart Boston for your hometown or return to New York by motor coach.

* Optional activity, fee not included in tour price. See “Exclusions” for cost details.

Please arrange your return flight:

Boston Departure - after 1:00pm

JFK Departure - after 7:00pm

LGA Departure - after 7:00pm

EWR Departure - after 8:30pm