Washington D.C.+Vernon+Philadelphia+New York+Boston 5-Day Tour

1The 1st day Home Airplane Washington D.C.

Airport Pickup Information:

1. Free DCA& IAD airport pick-up: 9:00AM-10:00PM. You may need to wait for other passengers in the airport;

2. Guests who arrive at BWI can choose paid pick-up service or go to the hotel by themselves;

3. Paid 24-hour airport transport service: For IAD/DCA passengers, $120 per first two persons with $10 for each additional person. For BWI passengers, $200 per first two persons with $10 for each additional person. 

Thanks for choosing to vacation with us! Our professional tour guide will meet guests at the passenger waiting area of the Baggage Claim. Complimentary pick-up service of Dulles airport (IAD) and Reagan National Airport (DCA) are available 9:00AM-10:00PM. Guests might need to wait for other passengers. In addition, an optional night tour is available with at least 4 enrolled guests with arrival before 5:00PM ($25/person). 

Hotel：Hotel：Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Or Holiday Inn Chantilly - Dulles Airport Or Wyndham Garden Manassas Or equivalent

2The 2nd day Washington D.C. City Tour

We will begin our day by visiting inside of Capitol Hill, home of the US Congress. Then we will visit Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, White House, and other landmarks.

Itinerary: 

Thomas Jefferson Memorial(20 Mins) → U.S. Capitol In-depth Tour (Optional, 120 mins; including guided tour of the U.S. Capitol (Inside visit), Supreme Court of the United States (Outside visit) & Library of Congress (Outside visit) )  → Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial (40 mins) → the White House (outside visit, 20 mins) → DC Sightseeing Cruise (Optional, 60 mins) → National Air and Space Museum (60 mins) 

We will also Pass by Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, WWII Memorial 

Special Notes: 

1. If U.S. Capitol closed to visitors, we will see the exterior of the Capitol building from outside. The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and on Inauguration Day. 

2. If not visit the National Air and Space Museum, you can visit the Smithsonian Museums nearby, including American History Museum, American Indian Museum, Freer Gallery of Art, African American Museum, Smithsonian Gardens, etc.

U.S. Capitol In-depth Tour

The United States Capitol is among the most symbolically important and architecturally impressive buildings in the nation. It has served as the meeting chambers of the House of Representatives and the Senate for two centuries. Enjoy a guided tour with our professional escort through the U.S. Capitol.

DC Sightseeing Cruise

The Potomac River runs along Washington, DC. Visitors to this famous locale can opt to see many of the area's most historic landmarks and memorials in a unique way.

International Spy Museum

Dedicated to all things espionage, the International Spy Museum houses exhibits and collections that detail the history of spying. It features many informative films and interactive activities like Spy in the City, a GPS-based scavenger hunt.

Lincoln Memorial

This iconic American monument honors the 16th president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln was president during the American Civil War and is most famous for the Emancipation Proclamation that freed all of the slaves in the US.

The White House

The world-famous White House in Washington, DC is the official residence of the President of the United States and the place where most of the work is done. The facade of this neoclassical mansion is a global icon.

Hotel：Hotel：Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Or Holiday Inn Chantilly - Dulles Airport Or Wyndham Garden Manassas Or Same level

3The 3rd day Washington D.C. Bus Philadelphia Bus New York (Night View)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s largest city, is notable for its rich history. Philadelphia's contributions to the American story are on display at the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall (where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed) and other sites of the American Revolution. Later, we will head to New York City. In the evening, we will go with with our professional tour guide to discover the city that never sleeps!

Itinerary:

Washington D.C. → Philadelphia → Philadelphia Double Decker Tour (Optional, 60 mins) → Independence National Historical Park, The Philadelphia Congress Hall (Inside visit), Independence Hall (Outside visit) and Liberty Bell (Inside Visit) (Optional, 100 mins) →  New York Night Tour (Optional, 180 min)

Special Notes:

Night tour Itinerary:Rockefeller Center (15 mins) → Times Square (30 mins) → An observation point in NJ (15 mins)

Philadelphia Double Decker Tour 

London-style double-decker buses will add the perfect touch to your journey. Guests will ride aboard a genuine open-top double-decker bus, giving them unobstructed views and an amazing experience. We will pass by Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia History Museum, and other iconic sites, seeing Philadelphia from above!

Independence National Historical Park

The National Historical Park in Philadelphia preserves important Revolutionary War sites for future generations. Called "America's most historic square mile," this 55-acre park in the Old City neighborhood is not to be missed!

Independence Hall

One of Philadelphia's most famous landmarks, Independence Hall in Independence National Historical Park is the location where both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated, written, and ratified by the Founding Fathers of the USA.

Liberty Bell

The famously cracked Liberty Bell is an icon of American Independence and spirit. Located at the Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia, this symbol of the American Revolution was crafted in 1752 - more than 250 years ago.

Rockefeller Center

A member of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places as well as a National Landmark, the world-famous Rockefeller Center (named for John. D. Rockefeller's son) in Midtown Manhattan has been a New York hub since the 1930s.

Times Square

Hotel：Hotel：Holiday Inn Newark International Airport North Or The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center Or Sheraton Edison Or Same level

4The 4th day New York City Tour

This guided tour is the ultimate way to get to know New York City. By visiting the most well-known sites of NYC, history buffs can take in the city's architecture, while culture mavens can be guided through the top art museums in NYC. This tour also features the newest and iconic sites of NYC – Vessel & The High Line!

Itinerary:

NYC Trinity Church（Outside Visit） → Wall Street (25 mins) → Charging Bull (Taking Photos) → One World Observatory (Optional, 70 mins) →Times Square (20 mins) → Madame Tussauds New York (Optional, 50 mins) → Liberty Cruise (Optional, 60 mins) → U.S.S Intrepid (Optional, 60 mins) → Metropolitan Museum (Optional,100 mins)  

Trinity Church New York

Trinity Church (also called St. Paul's Chapel) is the oldest public building that is in continuous use in NYC. The current church is the third that has stood on the site since the first Trinity Church was built in 1698.

Wall Street

This famous street in New York City's Financial District has become synonymous with American financial enterprises. It is also the home of the New York Stock Exchange, and has been (or still is) the location of several other exchanges.

Charging Bull

This bronze sculpture that sits at the northern tip of New York's Bowling Green Park is ready to strike! It was commissioned to represent the "strength and power of the American people" after the stock market crashed in 1987.

One World Observatory

One World Trade Center is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan. It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. On the Observatory, 102 stories up, come face-to-face with New York’s iconic skyline. Maybe you’ve seen views of the city before, but never quite like this. Walk the three sprawling levels of the Observatory and discover surprises along the way.

Times Square

Called "The Crossroads of the World," this major intersection in midtown Manhattan-- where Broadway hits Seventh Avenue-- is a world-famous icon of both New York City and the United States. It has appeared in countless pieces of media.

Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum (NYC)

Madame Tussaud's New York in the heart of Times Square is the only place where no ropes or barriers hold you back from your favorite stars. Voted as one of New York’s most unique attractions, Madame Tussaud's invites you to pose “in a moment in time” with the world’s most iconic musicians, A-list stars, sports legends, world leaders and more. With over 85,000 square feet of interactive entertainment, including the Ghostbusters: Dimension hyper-reality experience, the world famous wax attraction is bigger and better than ever.

Liberty Cruise

No trip to New York City is complete without a boat cruise around the Statue of Liberty. This iconic landmark has watched over the City That Never Sleeps for more than 100 years, a joint effort between America and France to celebrate the anniversary of America's independence. The sightseeing cruise tour on the Hudson River will let you enjoy the city viewed from a totally different angle, as well as take pictures with the Brooklyn Bridge.

U.S.S. Intrepid

This famous military history museum on Manhattan's West Side is inside a now-defunct World War II aircraft carrier, the USS Intrepid. The mission of the Museum is to promote awareness and understanding of history, science, and service. Through its collections, exhibitions, and programming, the Museum honors past heroes, educates the public, and inspires youth.  Exhibits include real military aircraft as well as recreations of military life aboard the ship.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is not just the largest art museum in the United States, but also one of the three biggest in the world. Its collection contains more than 2 million works of art. The permanent collection consists of works of art from classical antiquity and ancient Egypt, paintings, and sculptures from nearly all the European masters, and an extensive collection of American and modern art.

Hotel：Hotel：Holiday Inn Bridgepor Or Sheraton Stamford Hotel Or Hilton Stamford Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Or Same level

5The 5th day Yale University Bus Boston

Starting early in the morning, we will visit Yale University to view its Gothic Style campus and to learn the interesting history of this colonial school. After enjoying a wonderful red lobster feast in Boston, we will travel to the city of Cambridge, MA and visit Harvard University. Also, we have a chance to take pictures with the backdrop of MIT’s main buildings. Later, we will go sightseeing in Boston city, take the Boston harbor cruise, and spend time in Quincy Market. 

Itinerary: 

Yale University Campus Tour (Outside visit, 30 mins) → Cambridge → Harvard University (Optional, 60 mins) → MIT (Pass by) → Boston Lobster Meal (Optional, 60 mins) → Boston City Sightseeing → Boston Harbor Cruise (Optional, 60 mins) → Quincy Market (40 mins) 

We will also pass by: Old Trinity Cathedral, Hancock Building, Boston Athenaeum, Boston Park, Swan Lake Park, and overlook the Golden Dome of the State House.

Harvard Campus Tour

Harvard student guides greet your group on campus. Tours are scheduled to fit your needs with year-round availability.

Boston Harbor Cruise

See the famous Boston skyline with a cruise of Boston Harbor. From the peak of the Prudential tower to the quaint North End, this beautiful and historic city is best viewed from the bay!

Quincy Market

Quincy Market in the Faneuil Hall marketplace of downtown Boston is a historic building that still serves as a souvenir marketplace and food court today. The area has expanded to include two other marketplace buildings as well

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