5-Day East Coast Tour Package from Philadelphia   Tour Code: 172-472

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    • Cancellation of free-fare passenger must be made at least 7 days before departure
    • No-show (or late cancellation) of free passenger incurs a $289 penalty fee for the reserved bus seat
    • Itinerary

    DAY1 Philadelphia - Washington D.C. (136 miles)

    Today we kick off our tour by exploring the historic city of Philadelphia, where we will visit the centuries-old Independence Hall, birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, and the now silent Liberty Bell, which has been a symbol of freedom in America for more than 200 years. Then we will leave Philadelphia and travel to Washington D.C., where we will arrive around noon to visit the Lincoln Memorial with its Greek style architecture, large seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln, and inscriptions of two of the famous President’s most well-known speeches, as well as the stately Jefferson Memorial, honoring the nation’s third President and Founding Father. We will then move on to the National Museum of Natural History, a part of the Smithsonian Institution, with countless collections and exhibitions dedicated to the natural world. From here we will travel to visit the White House, the residence of the President of the United States, and the Vietnam War Memorial designed by Maya Ying Lin, which honors the U.S. soldiers who fell in the Vietnam War.
    Standard Hotel: Best Western or similar (Upgrade Option: Marriott Gaithersburg, Marriott Dulles or similar)

    DAY2 D.C. - Hershey - Corning Glass Center - Niagara Falls (461 miles)

    This morning we will depart for Hershey, Pennsylvania, where you will visit the sweetest place in the world - Hershey's Chocolate World. Here you will be greeted by giant Hershey's characters and attend a special demonstration about the chocolate-making process as you explore this mecca of food, shops and entertainment devoted to all things chocolate. Next, we will travel to upstate New York, arriving around noon at the Corning Museum of Glass,* the largest glass museum in the world, with more than 45,000 objects showcasing over 3,500 years of glassmaking history. Be sure to see their live, narrated glassmaking demonstrations and stop by the gift shop for a unique memento of your trip. Afterwards we will travel to Niagara Falls, arriving in the evening. In the evening, enjoy a breathtaking view of this natural wonder as intense spotlights shower the Falls with different shades of the rainbow.
    Standard Hotel: Days Inn or similar (Upgrade Option: Hyatt Regency, Hotel indigo or similar)

    DAY3 Niagara Falls - Boston (466 miles)

    Today we will enjoy a spectacular view of Niagara Falls up close on the Maid of the Mist boat ride,* which will take us into the rapids at the very base of the Falls in a thrilling half hour you’ll never forget. Be prepared to get soaked as we explore the roar of the Falls on North America’s oldest tourist attraction! (Note: The “Maid of the Mist” is only available April – Oct.) After this we will stop at the Niagara Falls IMAX Theater to experience the Falls by watching The Falls Movie: Legends and Daredevils,* where you will feel the thunderous surround sound envelop you as you see behind the mist, myths, and mysteries of one of the most storied natural wonders of the world. In the late morning, we will leave Niagara Falls and travel to the historic city of Boston, the capital of Massachusetts as well as one of America’s oldest cities, where we will stop for a delicious lobster dinner after our arrival around 8:00pm.
    Standard Hotel: Crowne Plaza Boston North Shoe Sheraton Colonial or similar

    DAY4 Boston - New York (225 miles)

    Today we will take a city tour of Boston, exploring the campuses of Harvard University, the oldest university in the United States, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT, one of the world’s greatest science and technology schools. We will also visit the Massachusetts State House, the state capitol building and home of the Massachusetts state government. After this, you will be free to wander around Quincy Market, one of Boston’s most popular eating and gathering places, set in a cobblestone promenade where jugglers, magicians, and musicians entertain the passers-by. Then join us as we relax aboard a Boston Harbor Cruise*, giving us a breathtaking view of the city from the water. After the cruise, we will conclude our tour and head to New York City, arriving in the late afternoon.
    Standard Hotel: Holiday Inn Express New Jersey or similar (Upgrade Option: Sheraton, Marriott or similar)

    DAY5 New York City Tour - Philadephia (96 miles)

    On the final day of our tour, we will explore New York City. After visiting Chinatown, we will pass through Wall Street, home to the New York Stock Exchange, and visit Ground Zero, the site of the former World Trade Center which was demolished in the September 11, 2001 attacks. The tour will continue through the downtown area with a visit to the South Street Seaport, a popular meeting place, then moving on to the world-famous Empire State Building,* the tallest building in Manhattan, from which we will gaze across the panorama of the United States’ largest city or enjoy the breathtaking simulated view on the Skyride* virtual tour. Next we will board a New York Harbor Cruise,* from which we will view the Statue of Liberty, and then continue on land to the United Nations Headquarters, Rockefeller Center, and the exclusive shopping district of Fifth Avenue. At Madame Tussauds Wax Museum,* we’ll have the chance to see its many meticulously crafted wax models of celebrities and historical figures, and experience US military and technological history aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid, the famous World War II aircraft carrier, which is now at the Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum.* To conclude our tour, we will visit Times Square, the famous neon-lit “Crossroads of the World” and symbol of New York City. From here we will travel back to Philadelphia, arriving around 9:00 pm.

    Remark: We do NOT allow customers to use the CITY PASS to join the New York City sightseeing attractions included in this tour.

    The tour route may be changed or reversed. Contact us 1-2 days prior to departure to confirm the final itinerary.

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

    • Departure and Return Details
      Departure times and locations:
    Please note that the pick up service from 201 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia is only available for "Deluxe" hotel class.
    • Inclusions
    • 4-night hotel accommodations
    • All domestic ground transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
    • Tour guide (Level 2: semi-guided tour)
    • All taxes included
    • Exclusions
    • Admission tickets:
      Activity Adult Child
      Liberty Cruise $25 $20
      Empire State & SKYRIDE $43 $34
      USS Intrepid $24 $19
      Mademe Tussauds Wax Museum $25 $20
      IMAX Movie $14.75 $10
      Corning Museum $14 Free (under 19 yrs)
      Maid of the Mist $14.5 $8.9
      Boston Cruise $20 $12
    • Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
    • Admission fees should be paid to your tour escort upon arrival at each activity in cash.

    • Air fares between your hometown and Philadelphia
    • All meals and drinks during the trip, although eating arrangements will be made by your tour guide
    • Service fees for your tour guide and bus driver (min. $6.00/day per passenger)
    • Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
    • Any private expenses.

    • Additional Note
    Additional Information:
    • Booking: Please book airline tickets after your tour booking is confirmed, tour booking will be confirmed within 1 business day.
    • CITY PASS: We do NOT allow customers to use the CITY PASS to join the New York City sightseeing attractions included in this tour.
    • Lodging: Single price is for one person staying in one room. Double, Triple and Quadruple prices are for two people, three people and four people staying in one room respectively. Triple and Quad rooms are based on the existing bedding in a room which is 2 double beds.
    • Child Rate: Child rates apply to those 2-9 years and using existing bedding with 2 full-paying passengers (regardless of ages). Please note each hotel room can only accommodate 4 guests (adults or children).
    • Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (English/Chinese). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.
    • All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 1-2 business days after booking, please do not book the airline tickets until you received the confirmation.
      Confirmation
    Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of booking by email. Within 36 hours of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email confirming the booking status. Please do not book any airline tickets until you receive the status of your booking.
      Redemption
    Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your e-ticket. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.
      Terms & Condition

    PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

    The purchase of any travel services represents your acceptance Terms & Conditions set out herein. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand these Terms & Conditions prior to booking.

    Booking changes
    A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply.

    Cancellations and Cancellation Fees
    Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. Time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to Taketours by email or through web mail at Contact Us .

    Cancellation penalties per person for 1-4 days tours

    • 15-30 days or more prior to departure – 10% of total purchase amount.
    • 7-14 days prior to departure - 25% of total purchase amount.
    • 4-6 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
    • Within 3 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
    • Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.
    • Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
    • Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every efforts to maintain the normal operation.
    • There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above penalties.

    Cancellation penalties per person for tours last 5 or more days

    • Up to 46 days or more prior to departure – 10% of total purchase amount.
    • 21-45 days prior to departure - 25% of total purchase amount.
    • 8-20 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
    • 1-7 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
    • Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.
    • Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
    • There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above penalties.

    NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of tour.

    Itinerary Variations
    We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.

    Tour Cancellation:
    We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, Taketours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour.. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.

    We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.

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    map link 7:00am Philadelphia - For Deluxe Hotel Only
    map link 8:00am Philadelphia - 525 Arch St
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    If you arrive before the tour's starting date or stay later after the tour, you may book the pre and post hotel at discounted rates with us. Some tours will offer airport pick-up service accordingly and transfer you to the pre hotel. Please contact TakeTours for details.
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