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5-Day Philadelphia, D.C., Niagara Falls and 1000 Islands Tour from New York City
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Overview
Hop aboard this exciting 5 day adventure snaking your way through the American Northeast travelling to Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Niagara Falls, Toronto and 1000 Islands. Your guided tour begins in New York City and includes Hotel accommodations.
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Description
Day 1: NEW YORK – FINGER LAKES – NIAGARA FALLS
Stop At: Watkins Glen State Park, 1009 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, New York 14891 United States
FOR DEPARTURE ON WEDNESDAY THE ITINERARY IS REVERSE : PHILADELPHIA & AMISH COUNTRY - WASHINGTON DC - NIAGARA FALLS - TORONTO – 1000 ISLANDS
Leave the Big Apple and head north, passing the Delaware Water Gap on route to Watkins Glen State Park in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Walk through Watkins Glen Canyon to visit the beautiful waterfalls and then continue to Niagara Falls passing Seneca Lake and arriving in the late afternoon.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, New York 14303 United States
Tour the US side of Niagara including the American Falls, Goat Island and Luna Island. Experience the power of Niagara on-board the Maid of the Mist.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: She-Qua-Ga Falls, S Genesee St., Montour Falls, New York 14891 United States
Mostly in APRIL and OCTOBER depending on weather conditions: We go to Montour Falls instead of Watkins Glen State Park and to Journey behind the falls instead of Maid of the Mist
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, New York 14303 United States
Visit Niagara Falls at night to admire the colorful illuminations.
Overnight: Niagara Falls – Ramada by Wyndham
Duration: 2 hours
Accommodation included:
Lockport NY - Quality Inn
Day 2: NIAGARA FALLS – TORONTO – 1000 ISLANDS
Stop At: Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls Canada
Our day starts with the magnificent Horseshoe Falls’ view
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara-on-the-Lake Canada
Next we visit the picturesque village of Niagara on the Lake.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Toronto, Toronto Canada
Next, we continue to Toronto, the financial capital of Canada. We visit the HTO Park, Brookfield Place - home of the Hockey Hall of Fame - City Hall and The Distillery Historic District. Towards evening depart Toronto east along the world-famous Lake Ontario for an evening arrival to the 1000 Islands area (in April, based on weather’s conditions we may return to Niagara Falls for overnight).
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Evans Mills/Fort Drum – Days Inn by Wyndham
Day 3: 1000 ISLANDS – NEW YORK
Stop At: Rockport Boat Line, 20 Front St, Rockport, ON K0E 1V0, Canada
Start the day with a cruise through the amazing 1000 Islands along the St. Laurence River that was navigated about 500 years ago by the French explorer Jacques Cartier. See the houses of the rich and famous built atop private islands - such as Boldt Castle and Heart Island.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, River Rd, Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania 18302 United States
After the Cruise we embark back to New York, on the way we will stop at the Delaware Water Gap. Here the Delaware river cuts a scenic gap in the Kittatinny Ridge, famous for Hiking trails, camping, and white water rafting excursions, you get to see the beautiful landscape of the northeastern United States.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pocono Premium Outlets, 1000 Premium Outlets Dr, Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372 United States
On the way to New York, enjoy a shopping excursion at one of the large outlet malls along the way. Find your own bargain with brand name stores for less. Evening return to New York.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
New Jersey – La Quinta Inn and Suites, Clifton, NJ
Day 4: NEW JERSEY – PHILADELPHIA – WASHINGTON DC
Stop At: Liberty Bell Center, 6th Street, Between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106 United States
Leave New Jersey for Pennsylvania and to the city of Philadelphia. Arriving in the historic area of Philadelphia, visit the famous Liberty Bell, one of the symbols of freedom in America, Constitution square and Congress Hall. Stroll Elfreth’s alley the oldest continuously inhabited street in America.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rocky Statue, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Center City Phila, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130 United States
Enjoy a panoramic tour of Philadelphia that includes the financial district, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Historic Philadelphia and more. Departing Philadelphia, see the famous “Rocky Steps”, then continue east to Lancaster county, home of the Amish people.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Amish Country, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 17505 United States
Take a ride on an authentic Amish Buggy through the Amish farm country and learn how they live without the benefit of modern technology, no electricity, running water, telephone service, or appliances. After the ride, visit the marketplace where we can shop for handmade arts crafts and products. In the late afternoon, depart east for an evening arrival in Washington DC.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Wyndham Garden, Washington DC
Day 5: WASHINGTON DC – NEW YORK
Stop At: Jefferson Memorial, 701 E Basin Dr SW, At the south shore of the Tidal Basin, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20242 United States
Start the day with a visit to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, by the Tidal Basin, surrounded with famous Japanese cherry blossom trees.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Arlington National Cemetery, Entrance at Arlington Memorial Bridge, Arlington, Virginia 22211 United States
Visit the Arlington National Cemetery, the Changing of the Guard and the Kennedy family gravesite.
Due to security a passport or U.S. ID will be required to enter Arlington Cemetery
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: National Air and Space Museum, Independence Ave SW 600 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20560 United States
The most popular of the Smithsonian museums features the Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer and Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Ave, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20560 United States
We visit the Smithsonian Museum of of Natural History and visit the extremely popular "Deep Time" exhibit full of real dinosaur fossils including the T-REX and Triceratops.
THIS MUSEUM IS A TEMPORARY ATTRACTION WHILE THE AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM IS CLOSED.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Capitol Hill, First St and East Capitil St NE, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20004 United States
Next stop is Capitol Hill, home to the Capitol building, Senate, Houses of Representatives, and Supreme Court.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20500 United States
See the US Capitol and the White House to understand the core of the US government. Continue to the Air and Space Museum before visiting the Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Korea and Vietnam Memorials.
In the late afternoon, set out on the return journey and arrive back in New York in the evening.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
Breakfast
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 5 days (Approx.)
- Departure Time: 06:30 AM
- Return Details: Returns to original departure point
What's Included
- Sightseeing in Niagara Falls
- Amish Buggy Ride
- Transportation by 15-passenger van or a full-sized bus
- 4 night hotel including tax and Continental Breakfast
- 1000 Islands cruise (May to October)
- Professional tour guide
- Wifi on bus only
- Gratuities
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This itinerary reflects amended offerings due to the closed Canadian border crossing due to Covid-19. Upon border reopening the tour will resume touring the Canadian side.
- Wheelchair accessible; please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
- Maximum of three people per room. If traveling with a party of 4 or more, or desire to have separate rooms please make separate bookings
- Children under the age of 2 are free, please advise at time of booking if infant is traveling
- Montour Falls will replace Watkins Glenn Park during winter months when it is inaccessible
- For tours with fewer guests, vans may be substituted
- Tours can be bilingual/multilingual as they are offered in many different languages
- Luggage is limited to one piece and a small carry on per person
- Hotel Accommodations: Wyndham Super 8 Hotel, La Quinta Inn & Suites, and Wyndham Garden. Please note specific hotels mentioned not guaranteed
- Due to security a passport or U.S. ID will be required to enter Arlington Cemetery
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Reviews
Average 4.20 out of 5 stars based on 5 traveler reviews collected by Cool New York City and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.