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Tour Itinerary

HIGHLIGHTS: The only East Coast bus tour visiting New York City, Philadelphia, Niagara Falls, Washington D.C., Hershey's Chocolate World, Toronto, Thousand Islands, Ottawa, and Montreal.

Day 1: Boston - NYC
The bus tour begins by traveling from Boston to New York City.
There is an exciting night tour of New York City (optional) where you can experience the bright lights of the big city. You can see all of the wonderful NYC landmarks like never before in the beautiful night sky. The tour will take you to the South Street Seaport to enjoy the spectacular views of the NYC bridges at night. You will also see Midtown Manhattan which is the largest central business district in the world and is home to the NYCs tallest and most famous buildings like the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. The tour will also take you to see the world famous Rockefeller Center, an art deco marvel covering 11 acres in midtown Manhattan and home to NBC studios, an outdoor ice skating rink (winter), and Prometheus. Then you will visit Times Square and Broadway which is known as the Theater District or the Great White Way.
Hotel: Sheraton, Marriott, Renaissance or similar

Day 2: New York City Tour - Philadelphia
Today the bus tour will take you on a daytime New York City tour of the Big Apple where you will visit Chinatown; the largest in the United States. You will also tour the heart of the financial district at Wall Street where you can also see the world famous bronze charging bull; the unofficial symbol of the financial district. The tour also takes you to Ground Zero where you can pay your respects to the events from Sept. 11, 2001. The tour continues through downtown NYC with a visit to the South Street Seaport; a historic landmark that offers dining, museums, and a shopping mall at Pier 17. It also features amazing views of the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge. You can also take a boat ride (Water Taxi or Circle Line - admission ticket not included) around Manhattan harbor where you can see the Statue of Liberty and the incredible Manhattan skyscrapers. You will also visit the world famous Empire State Building; a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper which is the tallest building in New York City. You will be able to go up to the 86th floor observatory and enjoy the panoramic views from within a glass enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air promenade. The tour also takes you to the United Nations where 192 countries meet to discuss issues like human rights and achieving world peace. You will also see Rockefeller Center which is home to NBC studios, outdoor skating rink, and the famous Christmas tree which has delighted crowds for over 75 years. The bus tour also takes you through Fifth Avenue NYC which is ranked as one of the most expensive streets in the world. You will also see the historic and just renovated Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum. You will also visit the "Crossroads of the World" at Times Square. Afterwards you will travel to and stay overnight in Philadelphia.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency PHL, Hilton Cherry Hill or similar

Day 3: Philadelphia - Washington D.C.
In the morning the bus tour will travel to and see Philadelphia. You will visit Independence Hall where George Washington was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army, the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776, and the U.S. Constitution was drafted in 1787. You will also see the Liberty Bell which has been a symbol of liberty for over 200 years. The bus tour will then take you to the nations capital; Washington D.C. Here you will visit the Lincoln Memorial which is in the form of a Greek temple and contains a large seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln and inscriptions of two well-known speeches by Lincoln. You will also visit the Jefferson Memorial which is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, an American Founding Father and the third president of the United States. The tour also takes you to the National Museum of Natural History which is part of the Smithsonian Institution and is the worlds finest museum and research complex. The Museum is dedicated to stimulating curiosity, discovery, and learning about the natural world through its unmatched research, collections, exhibitions, and educational outreach programs. You will also see the White House which is one of the worlds most famous building and is the residence and workplace for the President of the U.S. The tour will also take you to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial which was designed by Maya Ying Lin and honors members of the U.S. armed forces who fought in the Vietnam War and who died in service or are missing.
Hotel: Marriott Gaithersburg or similar

Day 4: D.C. - Hershey - Corning Museum of Glass - Niagara Falls
Today the bus tour will depart from Washington D.C. and travel to Pennsylvania where you will visit the sweetest place in the world-Hershey Chocolate World. Here you will be greeted by giant Hershey characters as you enter this wonderful world of food, shops and entertainment devoted to all things chocolate. You will also learn how chocolate is made at a special presentation. Next, the bus tour will travel to Corning, New York to visit the Corning Museum of Glass which is the largest glass museum in the world with more than 45,000 objects from over 3,500 years of glassmaking history. You will also see live, narrated glassmaking demonstrations. Afterwards the bus tour will take you to Niagara Falls. The Falls is collectively made from the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and are famous for their beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. In the evening you can enjoy breathtaking views when the intense spotlights shower the falls with different shades of rainbow colors. The Falls is also a place where many couples come to admire the beauty of the falls while enjoying a romantic evening.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency, Hotel Indigo or similar

Day 5: Niagara Falls - Toronto
In the morning the bus tour will see the spectacular views of Niagara Falls up close. A ride on the Maid of the Mist boat ride seasonal) will soak you as you explore the roar of the Falls. This historical is a half hour thrill of a lifetime and is North Americas oldest tourist attraction as millions of visitors have enjoyed the boat tours since 1846. You will also go to the IMAX Theatre to experience the Falls like never before. Here you can see "The Falls Movie: Legends and Daredevils" - one of the most spectacular IMAX movies of all time. You will sit in a giant six-story movie screen and feel the power of 12,000 watts of thunderous digital surround sound where you can see behind the mist, myths and mysteries of one of the most storied natural wonders of the world. Afterwards, the bus tour will travel to Toronto which is home to one of the worlds tallest building (CN Tower) and the worlds longest street (Yonge Street). Upon arrival, we will visit CN Tower, Americas tallest freestanding structure. Here you will get a chance to see the breathtaking views of downtown Toronto or look straight down from the glass floor. You will also get to see the Rogers Centre, formally known as SkyDome, home of the Toronto Blue Jays. The tour will continue touring Toronto with stops at City Hall, University of Toronto, and Ontario Parliament Building. In the evening, the tour will stop in Chinatown for dinner where you can explore all the little shops, grocery stores, and restaurants where there is a huge selection of cuisine for you to choose.
Hotel: Delta Toronto East or similar

Day 6: Toronto - Thousand Islands - Ottawa - Montreal
In the morning the tour will depart from Toronto and travel to the Thousand Islands which consist of 1,864 islands that vary in size from mere points of rock to those of several square miles in area. Here you can enjoy a relaxing boat ride in the St. Lawrence River (seasonal) to see the world famous Boldt Castle, Millionaires Row, and Zavikon Island with the "shortest international bridge in the world". Afterwards the tour will head to Ottawa, the capital of Canada. There will be a short tour of the Parliament Building, the Centennial Flame, the Peace Tower Monument, Embassy District, and Rideau Canal. In the late afternoon the tour will arrive in Montreal which is the second-largest primarily French-speaking city in the world, after Paris. You will visit the beautiful St. Josephs Oratory of Mount Royal which is the largest shrine in the world dedicated to Saint Joseph, sitting on the northern slope of Mount Royal. The tour will also visit the Olympic Stadium; the location of the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Hotel: Hotel Des Seigneurs or similar

Day 7: Montreal - Quebec City - Boston
In the morning the bus tour will continue with a visit to the Montreal City Hall, Notre Dame Basilica, and then a tour of Quebec City. Here you will be able to enjoy the beautiful downtown area along with visiting Chateau Frontenac. Later in the afternoon the bus tour will return to Boston.

Departure every Wed & Sat (Apr-Dec)

Departure Time and Locations

(Please arrival 5 minutes early)

9:45 am Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 View Map

Tour Remark

Travel Confirmation:

You will receive an confirmation email after your order was Complete. You must print out the confirmation ticket and take them along on your trip, they are your proof of purchase.

Price:

Price are in US Dollars per person.

Itinerary:

Itinerary and Price are may change without notice.

Visa Requirement:

A valid passport is required for entering to United States/Canada. We are not responsible when customers are denied for entrance for any reason. When such incident happens, the tour fare is non-refundable and non-transferred. Please visit the site below to find out if you need a visa:
Visas for United States
Visa of Canada

Free Have to Know:

Free if no show on tour, have to penalty 4th price for reserved of bus seat.

Price Include:

6 nights hotel accommodations. (Child, 3rd and 4th person have to share room with Twin without bed.)

Deluxe air conditioned bus transportation.

Experienced tour leader to let you enjoy in-depth sightseeing.

Price Not Include:

Round trip air ticket from your hometown.

Laundry, valet, telephone calls, wines and liquors other than those specified.

All meals and drinks during the trip, but the tour guide will arrange for it.

All other private expenses, tips to guides, drivers. Suggested: $6.00 per person, per day.($3.00 for leader and $3.00 for driver)

Optional admission tickets:

Optional Admission Tickets:
Capital Yacht Charter --- Adult: $24.00 Child: $12.00
The Wax Museum --- Adult: $21.00 Child: $15.00
Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum --- Adult: $25.00 Child: $17.00
USS Intrepid --- Adult: $24.00 Child: $19.00
Empire State & SKYRIDE --- Adult: $43.00 Child: $33.50
New York City Cruise --- Adult: $25.00 Child: $15.00
Corning Glass Museum --- Adult: $14.00 Child: Free for under age 17
Maid of the Mist (May - Sept) --- Adult:$14.50 Child: $8.90
Imax Movie (May - Dec) --- Adult:$14.75 Child: $10.00
Skylon Tower --- Adult: $13.00 Child: $8.00
Toronto Cruise --- Adult: $20.00 Child:$14.00
CN Tower --- Adult: $24.50 Child: $19.00
Olympic Stadium --- Adult: $25.50 Child: $12.75
Thousand Island Cruise (May - Sept)--- Adult: $18.00 Child: $12.00
Price are may change without notice.
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