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Tour Itinerary

Day 1: New York City
We start off our tour in 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. The tour proceeds to Chinatown, the largest Asian community in the United States. 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). An entertaining and informative tour guide will provide interesting facts about all of the sights that make this city special. We will visit Rockefeller Center, NBC Studios, and the surrounding shopping district along Fifth Avenue, where cutting edge fashion and luxury brands reside. Empire State Building, You will have the opportunity to enjoy the view of New York City. 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.

Day 2: 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 and stroll through the centuries old Independence Hall and Congress Hall, birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The tour then proceeds to Washington D.C.. We then head to the National Air and Space Museum, 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.

Day 3: Washington D.C. - Hershey Chocolate Center - 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. At the conclusion of the tour, you will have the opportunity to purchase an artistic piece for yourself. 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!

Day 4: Niagara Falls - Boston
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. The tour then proceeds to 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.

Day 5: Boston - Hometown
We continue our tour of Boston in the morning by visiting the pristine campuses of Harvard and MIT, both world-class educational institutions. We will also visit prominent sites in Boston such as the State House, built between 1795 and 1797 on Beacon Hill overlooking the Boston Common, and recently featured in the major Hollywood film "The Departed". There will also be an opportunity for a harbor cruise (optional), where you can view Boston"s magnificent skyline and Charles River. The tour then concludes in Boston.

* Guests can schedule flights to depart from Boston after 1:30pm.
* Or return to New York via bus and board flights there after 7pm.

Every Thursday & Sunday

Departure Time and Locations

(please arrival 5 minutes early)

• 7:00 am Flushing New York
  39 Ave Public Parking Lot (Between Prince and Main St) View Map
  Pubic Transportation:
  By Subway: 7 Train to Main St - Flushing Station
  By Bus: Q12, Q13, Q14, Q15, Q16, Q17, Q20B, Q25, Q26, Q27, Q28, Q34, Q44, Q48, Q58, Q65, QBX1, and X32

• 8:00 am Manhattan New York
  87 Bowery, NY. NY 10013 (Between Canal St & Hester Street) View Map
  Pubic Transportation:
  By Subway: N, R, 6, E Train to Canal Street Station
  B, D to Grand Street Station

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.

Free Have to Know:

• Free if no show on tour, have to penalty $200 for reserved of bus seat.

Price Include:

• 4 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)
• Admission tickets:

Optional Admission Tickets:

Capital Yacht Charter --- Adult: $24.00 Child: $12.00
Liberty Cruise --- Adult: $25.00 Child: $20.00
USS Intrepid --- Adult: $24.00 Child: $19.00
The Wax Museum --- Adult: $31.00 Child: $25.00
Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum --- Adult: $25.00 Child: $17.00
Rockefeller Building --- Adult: $20.00 Child: $13.00
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
Boston Harbor Tour (Oct - Apr)--- Adult: $20.00 Child: $12.00
Price are may change without notice.

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