[20-year best-selling tour·6-day classic luxury tour in the eastern United States] New York+Philadelphia+Washington+Niagara Falls+Harvard+Entrance to Congress+Library+Exclusive Cave of the Winds|You can upgrade to the hotel in the waterfall scenic area at your own expense

Morning itinerary:

Depart from the hotel and drive to Manhattan, the central business district of New York City and one of the areas with the highest concentration of skyscrapers in the world. It is known as one of the most prosperous places in the world.
Our journey will start from Times Square, which is known as the heart of Manhattan and is called the "crossroads of the world".

【Times Square】:

Times Square is a bustling neighborhood that is home to nearly 40 shopping malls and theaters and is an entertainment and shopping center.
Broadway theaters, a large number of dazzling neon advertisements and television billboards symbolize the symbol of New York and embody the urban characteristics of Manhattan.
In Times Square, you can enjoy colorful neon lights, street performances, and news and music videos played on big screens, shocking everyone's visual senses.
You can also take photos near the Nasdaq Stock Exchange and the Broadway Opera House.

【Statue of Liberty Cruise】(at your own expense):

Take a boat tour around the island to enjoy the following attractions:
- [Lower Manhattan Skyline]
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Manhattan Bridge
- 【Williamsburg Bridge】
- [Ellis Island]
- 【Government Island】
- [USS Dreadnought]
- [Cruise Ship Terminal]

Optional tour options:

1. New York Midtown Tour:
- Visit Times Square and experience the countdown time for millions of people every year.
- Enter New York's famous landmark, Grand Central Station.
- Visit the New York Public Library and Bryant Park to experience the leisure life of local people.
- Visit [Fifth Avenue Patrick Church] and [Grand Army Plaza in Central Park].
- You can upgrade to visit the USS Dreadnought at your own expense.

2. New York Downtown Tour:
- Visit the Brooklyn Bridge, the world's first steel suspension bridge.
- Visit New York City Hall and the Porter Building in the Canyon of Heroes.
- Understand the history and operation of the Federal Reserve Bank and the New York Stock Exchange.
- Stroll along Wall Street, passing by Trump Tower and Battery Park, the Indian Museum.
- Visit the [911 Memorial] (you can upgrade to the World Trade Center Observation Deck at your own expense, and it will be replaced by the 911 Memorial when it rains).

Kind tips:

- You must choose one of the two self-funded programs: [In-depth Tour of Midtown] and [In-depth Tour of Downtown].
- Guests who participate in both programs will receive a free ticket to the Statue of Liberty worth $48.

Food and Beverage Services:

Breakfast: Not included
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

Hotel:

Garden Executive Hotel or similar hotel

Morning itinerary:

Enter Philadelphia to visit the Independence National Historical Park, and see the Independence Hall, the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, as well as the Liberty Bell, a symbol of American freedom.
Then we went to Washington, D.C., the first capital of the United States.
Washington, D.C. is a world-renowned city, home to iconic monuments, memorials, museums, political institutions, foreign embassies, historic neighborhoods and institutions of higher learning.
With direct flights to more than 30 international destinations, it is a must-see for international travelers visiting the United States and an excellent tourist destination.
Visitors can choose from the following two self-funded projects:

【In-depth tour of Congress】(at your own expense):

- Enter [Capitol Hill]
- Exterior [Supreme Court]
- Exterior [National Library]
- Exterior [Senate Office Building]

【In-depth tour of the capital】(at your own expense):

- 【Lincoln Memorial】
- [Korean War Memorial Plaza]
- [Vietnam War Memorial Wall]
- Jefferson Memorial
- [Taidou Lake]
- 【Air Force Memorial】
- [Pentagon]
- 【White House exterior】
- 【Arlington National Cemetery】

Kind tips:

- You must choose one of the two self-funded programs: [Washington Congress In-depth Tour] and [Washington In-depth Tour].
- Guests who participate in both programs will receive a free Maryland buffet dinner worth $30.

Food and Beverage Services:

Breakfast: Not included
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

Hotel:

Super 8 by Wyndham Frederick or similar hotels

Morning itinerary:

Depart for Watkins Glen (time, traffic and weather permitting).
This attraction is open only from May to October each year because the canyon is mostly made of rocks and waterfalls. In the event of rainy days or winter closures, traffic delays or other special circumstances, the company reserves the right to change or cancel the itinerary.
Watkins Grand Canyon is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. It is one of the areas with the highest concentration of waterfalls in the United States, and its unique landforms were formed by erosion by glaciers and streams.
The canyon is about two miles long and 400 feet deep. It has 19 waterfalls, including the famous Rainbow Falls and Chain Falls. It is known as the "Millennium Valley".
Visitors can overlook the canyon along the rim trail, hike on the hiking trail, and enjoy the magnificent waterfall view up close.

[Alternative Attraction]: Corning Museum

If [*Watkins Canyon] is closed (estimated to be around 10/30/2024), we will visit [Corning Museum] instead.
Corning Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company with more than 150 years of history and is a leader in the glass and ceramics industry.
The museum houses the world's largest collection of glass art and offers live glass-making performances to showcase its exquisite craftsmanship.

[*Buffalo in-depth tour]

Explore the history and famous architecture of Buffalo, New York State's second largest city, and learn about its background as the sixth busiest port in the world.
The itinerary also includes climbing to the top of City Hall or visiting the Buffalo Cathedral, providing visitors with photo and experience opportunities.

【Niagara Falls Park】

Go deep into the "One Park, Two Islands and Three Waterfalls" area to enjoy the magnificent scenery of exotic flowers, trees and waterfalls:
- Horseshoe Falls
- [Bridal Veil Falls]
- American Falls
At night, you can go up to the Turtle Point of [Goat Island] and the [Moon Island] viewing platform to admire the spectacular waterfall illuminated by colorful neon lights from multiple angles and feel its unique charm.

[Colorful Waterfall In-depth Tour] (at your own expense):

Tour includes:
- [In-depth tour of Buffalo]
- [Niagara Falls Park]
- [Gongyang Island]
- [Moon Island]
- Horseshoe Falls
- [Bridal Veil Falls]
- American Falls

Kind tips:

- You must choose one of the two self-funded projects, [Colorful Waterfall In-depth Tour] and [Close Waterfall In-depth Tour].
- Guests who participate in both programs will receive a free ticket to Watkins Millennium Canyon worth $22 or an alternative attraction ticket to Corning Museum.

Food and Beverage Services:

Breakfast: Not included
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

Hotel:

Buffalo Airport Hotel or similar

Morning itinerary:

When arriving at Niagara Falls, guests can choose to stay at [Falls Park] for free play, or join the [*Close to the Falls In-depth Tour] at their own expense.

【In-depth tour of Zhichi Waterfall】(at your own expense):

1. Climb to the waterfall viewing platform
Overlook the majestic Niagara Falls during the day and experience the magnificence of nature.

2. Experience the Maid of the Mist Cruise
Put on a [Waterfall Raincoat] and take a boat ride (the Maid of the Mist boat ride will be closed on 11/3/2024 and will be replaced by a visit to the [Niagara Power Plant]).
The cruise ship passes through the three major waterfalls and enters the horseshoe-shaped circle, where you can personally feel the rapids rushing towards you like thousands of horses galloping.
Experience the splash of water in the storm circle of the waterfall, and then return to shore safely, like a boat returning from a disaster.

3. Explore the Cave of the Winds
Led by a tour guide, we will go to the foot of the American Falls and climb along the wooden path to the halfway point of the falls.
Experience the spectacular sight of the waterfall up close. (The Cave of the Winds will close the plank road on 10/20/2024 and stop distributing raincoats).

4. Visit the Waterfall Park
The park has small shops, entertainment programs and a flea market selling Indian handicrafts.
Hike along the path across several small bridges and feel the rush of the waterfall water flowing under the bridges.

5. Head downstream of the waterfall
Get up close to the whirlpool below the waterfall and learn about the invention and operation of the hydroelectric power station.

In-depth tour of Zhichi Waterfall:

- 【Whirlpool Park】
- [Cave of the Wind]
- [Maid of the Mist Cruise]
- Watchtower

Food and Beverage Services:

Breakfast: Not included
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included

Hotel:

Holiday Inn or similar hotel

Morning itinerary:

Upon arrival in Cambridge, guests may choose to join the Boston University Tour (at their own expense):
1. Harvard University:
Enter the Harvard Yard on the Harvard campus, take a graduation photo on the steps in front of the Harvard Library, and touch the golden left foot of the Harvard statue (which means you will pass every exam). Pass by Harvard Student Dormitory and Harvard President's Office Building.

2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Visit inside and learn more about its architecture and academic background.

3. Charles River View:
Enjoy the beautiful scenery across the Charles River, learn about its cultural background, and see the Berkeley College of Music on the way.

【Boston City Tour】(at your own expense):

1. Stopover attractions:
- [Trinity Church, Boston]: Richardson Romanesque architectural style.
- John Hancock Building: Designed by Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei, it forms a "building within a building" with Trinity Church.
- [Copley Square]: A classic landmark photo spot.

2. Freedom Trail:
Pass by Boston Common, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground, Massachusetts State House with Golden Dome, Old State House, Old Municipal Faneuil Hall and the Boston Massacre Site.

3. [Tea Party Pier] and [Quincy Market]:
Learn about the history of the American Revolution and sample food from across the United States at Quincy Market.

【Boston Harbor Cruise】(at your own expense):

Take a cruise, order a cocktail on the Charles River, and enjoy the riverside city scenery of Boston.

Project Selection:

Boston University Tour:
- Harvard University
- [In-depth explanation from MIT]
- Charles River View

Boston City Tour:
- Boston Public Library
- Holy Trinity Church
- [America’s first public park]
- Freedom Road
- Quincy Market

Special Offers:

Participate in both the Boston University Tour and the Boston City Tour to receive a free ticket to the Boston Harbor Cruise worth $46.

Kind tips:

- Boston Airport Drop-off: Boston Airport BOS, please choose a flight after 14:00 PM.
- New York Airport Drop-off: For New York JFK/LGA/EWR Airport, please choose a flight after 21:00 PM.
- Get off in New York: Times Square in Manhattan (321 W 42nd St, New York, NY10036) or Flushing (135-20 39th Avenue, Flushing, NY).
- We provide free drop-off service to New York EWR Airport (valued at $160/trip).

6-day itinerary recommendations:

1. Day 1: Home – New York City (Flushing Special Tour/Manhattan Morning Tour/New York Night Tour/New York Full Day Tour)
2. Day 2: Philadelphia – Washington, D.C.
3. Day 3: Millennium Valley - Niagara Falls Night Tour
4. Day 4: Niagara Falls – Boston
5. Day 5: Boston – New York
6. Day 6: New York City Tour – Home
(Airport drop-off: New York JFK/LGA/EWR Airport, please book a flight after 21:00 PM, you can also leave from Flushing and Manhattan)

Food and Beverage Services:

Breakfast: Not included
Lunch: Not included
Dinner: Not included