Today, we will take a in-depth tour in Philadelphia, the City of Friendship. We will visit the Independence Historical Park and witness the history of American independence. Then go to Washington, the political center of the United States, the capital, where the White House, U.S. Capitol are located. It also has many museums and is a famous tourist destination.
Itinerary:
Philadelphia → Independence National Historical Park (30 mins) → Washington D.C. → U.S. Capitol In-depth Tour + The National Archives (Optional, inside visit, 120 mins) + Supreme Court of the United States + Library of Congress (Outside visit) → White House (Outside visit, 30 mins) → Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial (45 mins) → Hotel
Notes:
If unable to enter U.S. Capitol, the attraction will be replaced with the Washington D.C. In-depth Tour (optional).
Washington D.C. In-depth Tour itinerary: Air Force Memorial (20 mins)→ Thomas Jefferson Memorial(20 mins) → World War II Memorial (20 mins) → Capitol Reflecting Pool (20 mins)
Drive from Independence National Historical Park to Washington D.C. Drive from Washington D.C. to the Gaithersburg hotelGo to the headquarters of Corning, a Fortune 500 company, visit the world's largest glass collection museum, and enjoy the live glass production performance technology. After lunch, go to the famous Watkins Glen. Then arrive at Niagara Falls, visit the Falls National Park, and overlook the "American Falls", "Horseshoe Falls" and "Bridal Veil Falls". The water rushes down and thunders, and you can experience the majestic momentum in person, just like a thousand horses galloping.
Itinerary :
Corning Museum of Glass (Optional, 90 mins) → Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lake (Optional, 90 mins, This optional activity is only available when Watkins Glen State Park is open.) → Niagara Falls Night View Tour (Mandatory, 90mins)
Notes:
1. Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lakes is a seasonal summer itinerary. We will visit after the state park officially opens (generally from May to October each year). Please refer to the park’s official website for the exact opening date. Once the park is closed, Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lakes will no longer be available.
2. In order to ensure a better experience for guests, it is guaranteed that guests can watch the fireworks show at the waterfall on that day (except when there is no fireworks show on that day).
Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York in the United States. Formed by the Niagara River, which drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario before going out to Atlantic by the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, the combined falls have the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America that has a vertical drop of more than 50 m (160 ft).
Summer Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist opens)
Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, including Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist) → New York
Winter Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist closes)
Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, including Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Old Fort Niagara State Park) → New York
Kindly Reminder:
1. Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat usually closed in winter season, it will not be visited based on attraction closure.
Drive back to New York from Niagara FallsWelcome to the city that never sleeps! New York City is always full of life and energy! Join us as we will be exploring the great wonders of this amazing city! We will stop at the famous Times Square, Wall Street, Charging Bull, Empire state building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and so much more! This is an opportunity of a lifetime!
Itinerary :
New York City Fortune Tour (Mandatory, 150 mins) → One World Trade Center Observatory (Optional, 70 mins) → Liberty Cruise (Optional, 60 mins) → RiseNY (Optional, 60 mins)
New York City Fortune Tour:
First Stop: Canyon of Heroes → Woolworth Building → 15 Park Row (the world’s tallest skyscraper between 1899-1901) → The Porter Building → St. Paul’s Church → Telegraph Building
Second Stop: Equitable Building → Trinity Church → Bank of New York → Federal Hall → New York Stock Exchange → Trump Building → Deutsche Bank → Charging Bull → Customs House → Standard Oil Building → Cunard Line HQ
Third Stop: Rockefeller Center (pass by Diamond District and International Gem Tower)
Fourth Stop: Pulitzer Fountain → Grand Army Plaza → Plaza Hotel → Times Square → Nasdaq MarketSite
Notes:
1. The New York City Fortune Tour attractions will be viewed by car and hiking, and we will stop at four regions.
2. The above attractions are all outside visited.
Today we will be heading back to Philadelphia.
1. Transportation (The type of vehicle used will base on the number of guests on the day.).
2. Hotel (Nights is less a day of tour days).
3. Bilingual tour guide or driver-guide.
1. Food and beverage (Tour guide will arrange. About breakfast: usually guests can prepare in advance or have breakfast at the first attraction/the nearest store from the hotel).
2. Air ticket, ferry, and shuttle transfer in some attraction area/national parks.
3. Attraction admission fee (Prices are subject to change without prior notice; Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
4. Service fee (minimum US$15/person/day, any child and Infant reserving a seat have to pay the service fees as well).
5. Personal room fees: such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
6. Any personal expenses that are not listed in Fee Included.
Including: Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist / Old Fort Niagara State Park
The meal fee is per person per meal. The actual price and whether this fee will be incurred depend on different regions. Please refer to the arrangement on the tour guide.
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Per person · double occupancy · departures 12 Oct 2026–4 Oct 2027
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