
5 Days East Coast Budget Tour (Depart from Philadelphia)
Buy 2 Get 3rd & 4th Free
Sightseeing: |
New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Hersey Park & Chocolate World, Corning Glass Center, Niagara Falls, Boston. |
Boarding/Drop Off Locations: |
** 8:15 AM- National Constitution Center Parking Lot (525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106)
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| Tour Fare Covers: |
4 Nights hotel accommodations (3 Star hotels), Bus, and Tour Guide. |
Fare Doesn't Cover: |
Airfare, Admissions & Fees, Boat Ride Ticket, Meals, Visa Fee, Tips. |
| Admission Tickets: |
- Liberty Cruise - Adult-$30.00 / Child-$25.00
- Empire State & SKYRIDE - Adult-$43.00 / Child-$34.00
- USS Intrepid - Adult-$24.00 / Child-$19.00
- Mademe Tussauds Wax Museum - Adult-$25.00 / Child-$20.00
- Washington Boat Ride - Adult $22.00 / Child $18.00
- Corning Museum - Adult-$14.00 / Child-free (under 17yrs)
- Maid of the Mist & IMAX Movie - Adult-$31.50 / Child-$21.00
- Boston Cruise - Adult-$20.00 / Child-$12.00
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| 5-Day Tour |
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Departure Dates (2012) |
Double |
Triple |
Quad |
Single |
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(Every Monday & Friday) |
$347 |
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$497 |
| Buy 2 Get 2 Free -- |
| 1. Price is per person, land portion only. |
| 2. Pay 2 adult twin-share prices and get the third, fourth person (regardless
adult or child) for free; based on sharing one room on existing bed(s). |
| 3. The free person must inform us 7 days prior to the departure date for any cancellation. Otherwise, a fee at child's rate will be charged If the free person fails to show up. |
ITINERARY:
| Day 1
Philadelphia - Washington D.C. |
The bus tour will begin by visiting the city of 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: Holiday Inn Express New Jersey or similar
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| Day 2
Washington D.C. - Hershey - Croning Museum of Glass -Niagara Falls |
In the morning the bus tour will depart from Washington D.C. and travel to
Pennsylvania where you will visit the sweetest place in the world-Hersheys
Chocolate World. Here you will be greeted by giant Hersheys 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: Days Inn or similar.
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| Day 3
Niagara Falls -- Boston |
Today 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 ride 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 the
historic city of Boston which is the capital and largest city of Massachusetts
and also one of Americas oldest cities, with a rich economic and social history.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Boston North Shoe or similar
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| Day 4
Boston - New York |
In the morning the bus tour will continue the city tour of Boston with a
stop at Harvard University -- the oldest university in the United States.
You will also visit Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); a world-class
institution that educates students in science and technology. The tour will
also take you to the Massachusetts State House which is the magnificent setting
for their state government for over two centuries has become an outstanding
museum reflecting the history of Massachusetts since colonial times. You
will also enjoy the shops and foods at the Faneuil Hall Marketplace, also
known as Quincy Market which is set around a cobblestone promenade where
jugglers, magicians and musicians entertain the passers-by. In the afternoon
the bus tour will travel to New York City.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Express New Jersey or similar
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| Day 5
New York City Tour - Philadelphia |
On the final day of the bus tour you on a New York City tour of the Big Apple
where you will tour 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. In the evening, the tour will take you
back to Philadelphia.
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