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7-Day Washington DC, New York, Philadelphia, Niagara Falls Tour from Boston with Airport pickup/dropoff

Our Price: from $665 (per person, based on double occupancy) Available: Sun (May - Sep) Depart from: Boston, MA

Visit New York (Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Statue of Liberty Cruise, United Nations), Niagara Falls, Washington, DC (White House, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum), Philadelphia (Independence Hall, Liberty Bell), Boston (Beacon Hill, Boston Harbor Cruise, Harvard University), Thousand Islands, New Haven, Newport, Corning. Inclusions: 6 nights hotel accommodations

Day 1: Boston

Today we will gather in Boston. Our tour guide will meet us at the airport and we will transfer to the hotel for check in.

Standard Hotel: Comfort Inn / Red Roof Inn or Equivalent

Day 2: Boston - Newport - New Haven (162 miles)

In the morning, guests will be picked up in Boston. From there, we will begin our journey by driving to Newport, RI, to visit the Breakers Mansion. Afterward, we will go to New Haven, CT, to visit the campus of Yale University, one of the oldest educational institutions in the country.

Newport is a high end New England seaport town, extremely popular among the mega-rich of America. Travel along Ocean Drive to get beautiful scenic views and see the magnificent Breakers Mansion. It is a short drive from Boston.

  • The Breakers Mansion is the largest and most opulent of the famous and historical Newport Mansions open to the public. Built by the Vanderbilt family at the turn of the century, this "summer cottage" stuns and amazes.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $22; Child (Under 17 yrs) $8; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $22|Opening Hours: Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

New Haven is a coastal city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is located on New Haven Harbor on the northern shore of Long Island Sound in New Haven County, Connecticut, and is part of the New York metropolitan area. Besides, New Haven is the home of Yale University.

  • Founded in 1701, this world-famous university is the third-oldest in the United States. This Ivy-League school is consistently ranked as one of the best institutions of higher learning in the entire world, and admission is extremely competitive.

Standard Hotel: Days Inn or similar

Day 3: New York

We will explore New York in the morning. Today we will first go to Empire State Building and take Statue of Liberty Cruise. Then we will move to Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. We will also go to Times Square and pass by Fifth Avenue, Rockfeller Center, United Nations. 's tour will take us to landmarks such as Times Square, Rockfeller Center, and much more.

The Big Apple, The City That Never Sleeps, The Cultural Capital of the World... whatever you call New York City, its impact on worldwide culture and business is undeniable. Seeing this famous metropolis is something no one ever forgets!

  • Soaring more than a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan, the Empire State Building is the World's Most Famous Office Building. A symbol of dreams and aspirations connecting with people around the world.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $39.20; Child (6-12 yrs) $34; Senior (Over 62 yrs) $38.20

  • This world-famous statue in New York harbor is best known as a center of immigration in the United States. Dedicated in 1886, it has served not just as a symbol of New York but of the country ever since.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $29; Child (3-12 yrs) $17; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $24

  • The USS Intrepid, docked permanently in New York Harbor, is an authentic World War II aircraft carrier that now functions as a military history museum. On the deck of the ship is a collection of fighter planes.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $33; Child (5-12 yrs) $24; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $31

  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art, located in New York City, is the largest art museum in the United States with among the most significant art collections. (Closed on Monday, Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1)

    Admission (Optional): Adult $25; Child (3-11 yrs) Free; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $17

  • Called "The Crossroads of the World," this major intersection in midtown Manhattan-- where Broadway hits Seventh Avenue-- is a world-famous icon of both New York City and the United States. It has appeared in countless forms of media.

  • One of the most famous shopping areas in the world-- and one of the most expensive-- New York City's Fifth Avenue cuts across Manhattan and hold some of its most famous landmarks and event centers.

  • This building in New York City has served as the global headquarters of the United Nations since 1952. The area has extraterritoriality status, meaning it is technically not bound by the laws of New York or even the United States.

  • A member of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places as well as a National Landmark, the world-famous Rockefeller Center (named for John. D. Rockefeller's son) in Midtown Manhattan has been a New York hub since the 1930s.

Standard Hotel: Days Hotel or similar

Day 4: New York - Philadelphia - Washington DC (236 miles)

Today, we will make our way to Philadelphia, where we will visit the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. In the afternoon, we will continue to Washington, D.C., outside visiting US Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial. Then we will move to National Air and Space Museum and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. We will also take Ptotmac River Cruise.

One of the most historically significant cities in the United States, Philadelphia was the first capital of the U.S.The City of Brotherly Love draws history buffs and lovers of culture from all corners of the globe!

  • One of Philadelphia's most famous landmarks, Independence Hall in Independence National Historical Park is the location where both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated, written, and ratified by the Founding Fathers of the USA.

  • The famously cracked Liberty Bell is a sign of American Independence and spirit. Located at Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia, PA, this symbol of the American Revolution was crafted in 1752-- more than 250 years ago.

The capital of the United States of America sits on the scenic Potomac River. Monuments, museums, and Americana characterize this historic city, which is located in the District of Columbia between the states of Maryland and Virginia.

  • The famous United States Capitol is the meeting place of the US Congress, and has been for more than 200 years. The building is famous for its elaborate dome and intricately designed, detailed columns.

  • The world-famous White House in Washington, DC is the official residence of the president of the United States and the place where most of the work is done. The facade of this neoclassical mansion is a global icon.

  • This memorial in Washington, DC serves as a place to remember the American soldier who were lost or killed during the tumultuous Vietnam War. Originally controversial in design, the simple memorial has become a shrine for the American people.

  • This memorial commemorates those who served for the United States in the Korean War. It is located south of the Reflecting Pool at the National Mall. The simple memorial is triangular in shape will a circle at the top.

  • This iconic American monument honors the 16th president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln was president during the American Civil War, and is most famous for the Emancipation Proclamation that freed all of the slaves in the US.

  • One of the Smithsonian Institute's museums in Washington, DC, the National Air and Space Museum chronicles the history of flight. From the Wright Brother to Buzz Aldrin, the exhibits at this museum explore all of humanity's air travels.

  • The Washington, DC arm of this worldwide phenomenon is a sight to behold. Amazingly and sometimes eerily lifelike figures line the halls of this art museum in the form of celebrities and politicians both famous and infamous.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $23; Child (Under 11 yrs) $17; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $23

  • The Potomac River runs along Washington, DC, the capital city of the United States of America. Visitors can opt to see many of the area's most famous landmarks and memorials in a unique way on a riverboat cruise!

    Admission (Optional): Adult $26; Child (Under 11 yrs) $18; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $26

Standard Hotel: Sleep Inn or similar Upper Marlboro, MD

Day 5: Washington DC - Niagara (307 miles)

Today, we will drive north, on our way to Niagara Falls. Upon our arrival, we will be able to see the Illumination of the Falls in the evening.

Among the most beautiful natural wonders in the world, Niagara Falls are comprised of three waterfalls that thunder and astound, producing a higher flow rate than any other waterfall in the world and standing at a height of 167 feet.

  • For more than 75 years, visitors to Niagara Falls have been able to enjoy a nighttime illumination of the impressive American and Horseshoe falls. Every night of the year at dusk, visitors can experience the falls a new way.

    Admission (Mandatory): Adult $6; Child (Under 11 yrs) $6; Senior (Over 62 yrs) $6

Standard Hotel: Days Inn or similar, Batavia, NY

Day 6: Niagara Falls - Thousand Islands(Summer)/Corning Glass Museum(Winter) - Boston (686 miles)

Today, we will head to the Thousand Islands region, where we will have the chance to take a boat tour of the area. During the winter, we will go to Corning Glass Museum. At the end of the day, we will return to Boston.

Available for departures from Apr thru Nov. The Thousand Islands is an archipelago at the Canada-U.S. border from the northeast corner of Lake Ontario. They stretch for about 50 miles. The U.S. islands are in the state of New York and the Canadian islands are in Ontario. The smaller islands only have single residences.

  • Enjoy the beautiful and historic Thousand Islands region in the best way-- by boat! Boat tours of this scenic area pass by breathtaking castles, private enclaves, and bootlegger's alleys. With more than 1,800 islands, there's much to see!

    Admission (Optional): Adult $27; Child (Under 11 yrs) $15; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $27

Corning is a city in Steuben County, New York, United States, on the Chemung River. The population was 11,183 at the 2010 census. It is named for Erastus Corning, an Albany financier and railroad executive who was an investor in the company that developed the community.

  • The world's best collection of art and historical glass. More than 45,000 objects trace 3,500 years of glassmaking history. Hands-on exhibits that tell the story of the science and technology behind innovations in glass.

    We will visit Corning Glass Museum instead of Thousand Islands Cruise when it closed.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $18; Child (0-17 yrs) Free; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $16|Opening Hours: Nov - May

Standard Hotel: Days Inn or similar

Day 7: Boston

Today we will tour the city of Boston, MA. Stops on our tour include the campuses of Harvard and MIT in addition to landmarks such as Trinity Church, Quincy Market, and the Massachusetts State House.

At the end of the tour. Please see "Departure and Return Details" for more information.

Boston is a city as beautiful as it is historically significant. Visitors can walk the Freedom Trail and see where the seeds of the American Revolution were sown or visit the North End and look out over the harbor.

  • The Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts is a research university known the world over for its highly selective and intense academics, and MIT alumni include 24 Nobel Prize winners and 22 Rhodes Scholars.

  • One of the most famous institutions of higher learning in the world, Harvard University in Cambridge, MA has been standing since 1636, making it the oldest university in the United States. Tourists come for both history and the architecture.

  • Boston's famous park has been serving citizens of the city for over 200 years. The 50 acres of rolling lawns and clear ponds have seen the likes of everyone from Martin Luther King to Paul Revere.

  • Trinity Church is located in Boston's upscale Back Bay neighborhood. It is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, and the elaborate and ornate building has become a landmark and icon in downtown Boston.

  • The John Hancock Tower is an iconic skyscraper in Boston, MA. Constructed in 1968, this beautiful blue building is staple of the Boston skyline. It is the tallest building both in Boston and all of New England.

  • Perched grandly atop Beacon Hill, the Massachusetts State House has been the location of Massachusetts government since 1798. This iconic domed building houses the governor's offices and the state legislature. Tours must be scheduled in advance.

  • Quincy Market in the Faneuil Hall marketplace of downtown Boston is a historic building that still serves as a souvenir marketplace and food court today. The area has expanded to include two other marketplace buildings as well.

  • Departing from the Boston waterfront just outside the city's famous North End, Boston Harbor Cruises offer everything from whale watches to history tours to speedboat rides on the water to late-night dinner and dancing.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $23; Child (Under 11 yrs) $17; Senior (Over 65 yrs) $20

  • Beacon Hill is the name for the neighborhood in eastern Boston between Cambridge Street and Beacon Street. It is a historic neighborhood that has evolved into one of the most exclusive and desirable locales in the city.

  • This light 2.5-mile walking trail winds its way through some of Boston's most important historical locations. A favorite with tourists for its convenience and educational value, the Freedom Trail offers a view of Boston as it was and is.

 

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Price Excludes:

Destination Adult Child Senior
Boston, MA
Boston Harbor Cruise (Optional) $23 $17 (Under 11 yrs) $20 (Over 65 yrs)
Corning, NY
Corning Museum of Glass (Optional) $18 Free (0-17 yrs) $16 (Over 65 yrs)
New York, NY
Empire State Building (Optional) $39.20 $34 (6-12 yrs) $38.20 (Over 62 yrs)
Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum (Optional) $33 $24 (5-12 yrs) $31 (Over 65 yrs)
Statue of Liberty Cruise (Optional) $29 $17 (3-12 yrs) $24 (Over 65 yrs)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Optional) $25 Free (3-11 yrs) $17 (Over 65 yrs)
Newport, RI
Breakers Mansion (Optional) $22 $8 (Under 17 yrs) $22 (Over 65 yrs)
Niagara Falls, NY
Niagara Falls Illumination (Mandatory) $6 $6 (Under 11 yrs) $6 (Over 62 yrs)
Thousand Islands
Thousand Islands Cruise (Optional) $27 $15 (Under 11 yrs) $27 (Over 65 yrs)
Washington, DC
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum (Optional) $23 $17 (Under 11 yrs) $23 (Over 65 yrs)
Potomac River Cruise (Optional) $26 $18 (Under 11 yrs) $26 (Over 65 yrs)