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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 - Night Tour
After arrive in New York, our tour guide will pick you up at the bus stop. Transfer to our luxury hotel for overnight accommodation.You will have the opportunity to explore the wonder of New York City at nighttime with our night tour (optional). This exciting tour will take you through many notable areas. Starting at South Street Seaport, take in romantic views of the City's bridges and skylines flanked by traditional sailing ships and historical buildings. The tour then proceeds to Midtown Manhattan, the City's central business district. We will visit Rockefeller Center, a complex that houses the magnificent Ice Skating Rink(in winter), the Gilded Statute of Prometheus, and the GE Building, headquarters of NBC Studios. We will also see Fifth Avenue, a strip of luxury shops and businesses that is consistently ranked as the "most expensive street in the world". Finally, we will visit Times Square, an iconic world landmark. At night, the brilliantly lit theaters of Broadway and the huge number of animated neon and LED signs shines brighter than even the stars in the sky. Night tour fare: $25/person, only available for the passenger who arrival New York before 5PM
Hotel: Crowne Plaza or similar

Day 2 New York City Tour
We start off our tour in Chinatown of New York City by heading to Ground Zero, site of the tragic events of September 11th, to pay our respects and to witness the massive rebuilding efforts. From there we head to Wall Street at the heart of the financial district, home to America's wealth and business interests. We will take in a Waterway cruise of the New York City harbor, where you can view the city's magnificent skyline and sights, including the busy South Street Seaport, the Statute of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge from the Hudson and East River (optional). The tour continues to the Time Square, where there is an opportunity to see celebrities up close and personal at Madame Tussaud's (optional). We will visit the United Nations, a gathering place for 192 countries to meet and discuss important issues of the world such as peace and human rights. We will also spend time in the Metropolitan Museum of Arts, which contains more than two million works of art. We will visit Rockefeller Center, NBC Studios, and the surrounding shopping district along Fifth Avenue, where cutting edge fashion and luxury brands reside. No tour of New York City would be complete without a tour atop the Top of the Rock, which sits high on the 67-70th floors of the GE Building. At the top, there is a 20-foot wide viewing area, allowing visitors an expansive 360-degree panoramic view of New York City. And you can take pictures with Empire State Building
Hotel: Crowne Plaza or similar

Day 3 Philadelphia - Washington D.C.
Depart from NYC in the morning to walk along the historical cobblestone streets along Independence Mall State Park. See the Liberty Bell in its newly renovated home at the Liberty Bell Center and stroll through the centuries old Independence Hall and Congress Hall, birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. From Philadelphia, we continue to explore America's proud past by sightseeing at America's seat of governing power -the Capitol Hill and the White House. These two magnificent buildings are home to the Senate and the House of Representatives as well as the President of the United States. The tour then proceeds to the National Air and Space Museum, featuring the original 1903 Flyer plane designed by the Wright brothers, the Spirit of St. Louis flown by Lindbergh, and actual spacecraft such as the Apollo 11 command module. We then head to the Lincoln, and Jefferson Memorials, where we can honor these notable past presidents. All of these memorials are lined with stunning decorations and the stirring words of these great American heroes. We will then pay tribute to our modern heroes in the armed forces by touring the Vietnam and Korean War Veterans Memorial. The Vietnam Memorial, designed by Maya Lin, is a simple yet touching site containing a monument inscribed with the names of lost and fallen soldiers. The Korean War Veterans Memorial is equally inspiring, capturing the tension and uncertainty of war on faces of the fighting forces.
Hotel: Hilton or similar

Day 4 D.C. - Hershey's Chocolate World - Corning Glass Center - Niagara Falls
From Washington D.C., for Hershey, PA-the sweetest place on Earth! Visitors will have the opportunity to learn how chocolate is made, see the Hershey's characters in person, and even try the delicious food and desserts. We then head to the Corning Glass Center, featuring over 30,000 objects from every era of glass-making, including real glass-making on-site. Visitors can see the fragile art of glass-making. You will witness firsthand craftsman and artisans handily working superheated glass into delicate decorative pieces. Afterwards, we depart for American portion of Niagara Falls, to see the majestic views of nature up close. It is important to note that Niagara Falls, consisting of the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls, and the Bridal Veil Falls, features spectacular views in the nighttime, and cameras are a must!
Hotel: Adam's Mark or similar

Day 5 Niagara Falls - Toronto
We continue our sightseeing in Niagara Falls to see the majestic views of nature up close. Hop on a boat-ride on the Maid of the Mist (seasonal) where you can "soak" in the excitement and see the power of the Falls up close. We will also be heading to the IMAX Theatre Niagara Falls (optional) where you can experience Niagara Falls' incredible stories, and see the most complete collection of barrels that have fallen down the mighty Falls. In the afternoon we depart Niagara Falls for Toronto. We will visit the World's Tallest Tower "CN Tower", Sky-Dome Sports Complex, City Hall, University of Toronto, and Ontario Parliament Building. Dinner in Chinatown.
Hotel: Delta Toronto East or similar

Day 6 Toronto - Thousand Island - Ottawa - Montreal
Leaving Toronto in the morning, we head for Thousand Islands. Situated between Canada and the United States along the St. Lawrence River, there are actually 1,864 individual islands that dot the region. The tour will board a cruise in the Canadian Thousand Island region (seasonal), which features the more famous sights and views of Thousand Islands, including the renowned and romantic Boldt Castle. The castle was built in the 1890's by millionaire George Boldt for his beloved wife Louise. We will also see "Shortest International Bridge in the World", a small footbridge across two islands located between Canada and the United States. Afterwards, the tour heads for Ottawa, the Canadian Capital. There we will visit the magnificent Parliament Building, as well as the stately Clock Tower nearby. The tour then proceeds to Montreal, unofficial capital for French Canadians. We will tour the Olympic Tower, part of the Olympic Park built for the 1976 Games, featuring a 30 degree incline as the tower rises! We will also pay a visit to two major churches in the area. The Notre-Dame Basilica, similar to its counterpart in Paris, has a wealth of exquisite detail, most of it carved from rare woods that have been delicately gilded and painted. It also houses le Gros Bourdon, is the largest bell on the continent. The second church on our itinerary is St. Joseph's Oratory, a major site of Roman Catholic pilgrimage and worship. The dome is the world's second largest, after St. Peter's in Rome, and religious pilgrims sometimes climb the steps in the middle, praying at every step.
Hotel: Hotel Gouverneur or similar

Day 7 Montreal - Quebec - Boston
The tour departs for Quebec in the morning. We will visit Historic District of Old Quebec, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There you will have the opportunity to stroll through the beautiful downtown district, in particular the European styled St. Louis Gate, and see the massive Chateau Frontenac perched nearby the Saint Lawrence River. From there, we will cross the American border into Boston. The tour arrives in Boston in the evening, where we will have the opportunity to visit downtown Boston and Quincy Market. Situated between Boston's financial district, the waterfront, North End, Government Center and Haymarket, the vibrant Quincy Market is one of America's oldest gathering place. There will also be an opportunity to partake in Boston's most famous export - the lobster - during dinner or finish the tours.

Departure every Wed & Sat (Apr-Oct)

Departure Time and Locations

(Please arrival 5 minutes early)

10:30 am Chinatown Gate
70 Beach St, Boston, MA 02111 View Map

 

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
Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum --- Adult: $25.00 Child: $17.00
USS Intrepid --- Adult: $24.00 Child: $19.00
Rockefeller Building --- Adult: $20.00 Child: $13.00
Empire State & SKYRIDE --- Adult: $43.00 Child: $33.50
New York City Cruise --- Adult: $25.00 Child: $15.00
Metropolitan Museum --- Adult: $20.00 Child: Free under 12
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
La Citadelle of Quebec --- Adult: $12.00 Child: $5.50
Thousand Island Cruise (May - Sept)--- Adult: $18.00 Child: $12.00
Boston Harbor Tour (Oct - Apr)--- Adult: $20.00 Child: $12.00
Price are may change without notice.
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