Special Note
- Itinerary will be subject to traffic and weather. The sequence of the attractions might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
- In case of attraction closures (due to holidays or construction, etc.), tour guide may make some necessary changes to the itinerary accordingly.
Day 1: Home - Washington D.C.
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Trip:
Washington,
United States Capitol ,
Thomas Jefferson Memorial,
WroldWar Ⅱ Memorial group,
Lincoln Memorial
Thanks for choosing your vacation with us; our professional tour guide will meet guests at the Passenger Waiting Area. (Complimentary pick-up service of Dulles airport is available between 9:00 AM and 22:00 PM. Guests might need to wait for other passengers. Paid pick-up service is available for 24 hours: $120 for the first two passengers and $10 for each additional person). In addition, an optional night tour ($25/person, minimum 4 people) will be offered to the guests who arrive at the hotel before 5:00pm.
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Meals Included:
Breakfast: None
/ Lunch: None
/ Dinner: None
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Hotel:
Springhill Suites Centreville Chantilly-Dulles/Holiday Inn Chantilly-Dulles Expo or the same level hotel
Day 2: Washington D.C. City Tour
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Trip:
United States Capitol ,
Lincoln Memorial,
Vietnam Veterans Memorial,
White House,
Potomac River,
Smithsonian Museums,
National Air and Space Museum
Leave hotel, we will firstly head to U.S. Capitol (Inside tour - If the U.S. Capitol was closed, we would only take pictures from outside. U.S. Capitol is closed on Sunday.) Next, we will visit the Lincoln Memorial. This grand monument overlooks the Reflecting Pool, the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. Inside, the 19-foot marble statue of the 16th president is flanked by inscriptions of his Second Inaugural Address and the famous Gettysburg Address. We will also stop at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Korean War Memorial. The two monuments honor members of the U.S. armed forces who fought in the wars. Later we can take photos with backdrops of the White House due to the visit limitation for the public. Afterwards, you surely don’t want to miss the opportunity to take our exclusive DC cruise for sightseeing of the town along the Potomac River. (If the cruise closed, we will visit International Spy Museum instead. The museum is a museum exploring the craft, practice, history, and contemporary role of espionage. It is the only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to espionage and the only one in the world to provide a global perspective on an all-but-invisible profession. It also features the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. Many of these objects are being seen by the public for the first time. ) In addition, along the way, you will see the Washington Monument, the World War II Memorial, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and etc. You are also able to visit the Smithsonian Institution freely which includes a group of museums: Air and Space Museum, American Indian Museum, American History Museum, Portrait Gallery, African American History Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, etc. In the evening, guests need to gather in front of Air and Space Museum and then will be taken to have dinner.
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Meals Included:
Breakfast: None
/ Lunch: None
/ Dinner: None
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Hotel:
Holiday Inn/Crowne Plaza/Shippen Place Hotel or the same level hotel
Day 3: Washington D.C. - Corning - Niagara Falls
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Trip:
Corning Museum of Glass,
Niagara Falls,
American Falls,
Horseshoe Falls,
Bridal Veil Falls,
Maid of the Mist
Summer schedule: apply when Maid of Mist resume
We will arrive at one of Fortune Global 500’s headquarter, Corning, to visit the Museum of Glass, which is dedicated to the history, art, and science behind glassmaking. Its collection contains more than 45,000 objects, some of which date back millennia. Guests here will be invited to enjoy the Hot Glass Show which is performed by professional glass craftsmen. After lunch, we are going to see the renowned Niagara Falls. Overlooking American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall and the Bridal Veil Fall, you will be astounded by the deafening roar of the falls. It’s the combination of height and volume that makes Niagara Falls so beautiful. More than 6 million cubic ft. (168,000 cubic meters) of water goes over the crest line of the falls every minute during peak daytime tourist hours. Take the voyage on the famous “Maid of the Mist” which gets passengers as close as possible to the Niagara Falls! The Maid rides right into the mists thrown up by the roaring cascade as the Niagara River tumbles over the edge of the falls. You can also optionally watch a Niagara IMAX movie which chronicles more than 12,000 years of history and examines human interaction with the falls from ancient time through the people - like you - who come to see them today. Later we will go for Niagara In-depth Tour. This interesting and exciting tour includes two popular attractions: the magnificent natural wonder - Niagara Whirlpool State Park and the U.S. historic landmark - Old Fort Niagara. The Niagara Whirlpool’s greatest depth is 125 feet. It is estimated the whirlpool formed approximately 4,200 years ago by the upstream erosion of the Niagara escarpment by Niagara River. Old Fort Niagara is a rich historic landmark; it spans more than 300 years. Its commanding presence on the great lake caused it to play a critical role in the French and Indian War, the American Revolution and the War of 1812. The gorgeous Lake Ontario lies behind the Fort (You may stay in the Falls Park for self-exploration if you are not joining the In-Depth tour). (The completeness of night view on certain summer evenings may be limited or not available due to late sunset time and US Federal Government regulations on driving hours.) Later we will go to the hotel when night falls.
Winter schedule: apply when Maid of Mist close
We will arrive at one of Fortune Global 500’s headquarter, Corning, to visit the Museum of Glass, which is dedicated to the history, art, and science behind glassmaking. Its collection contains more than 45,000 objects, some of which date back millennia. Guests here will be invited to enjoy the Hot Glass Show which is performed by professional glass craftsmen. After lunch, we are going to see the renowned Niagara Falls. Overlooking American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall and the Bridal Veil Fall, you will be astounded by the deafening roar of the falls. It’s the combination of height and volume that makes Niagara Falls so beautiful. More than 6 million cubic ft. (168,000 cubic meters) of water goes over the crest line of the falls every minute during peak daytime tourist hours. Take the JetBoat ride on the Niagara River which makes the tour unforgettable and refreshing by playing in the whitewater rapids. *JetBoat tour will be closed under tough weather or river icy condition.) You can also optionally watch a Niagara IMAX movie which chronicles more than 12,000 years of history and examines human interaction with the falls from ancient time through the people - like you - who come to see them today. Later we will go for Niagara In-depth Tour. This interesting and exciting tour includes two popular attractions: the magnificent natural wonder - Niagara Whirlpool State Park and the U.S. historic landmark - Old Fort Niagara. The Niagara Whirlpool’s greatest depth is 125 feet. It is estimated the whirlpool formed approximately 4,200 years ago by the upstream erosion of the Niagara escarpment by Niagara River. Old Fort Niagara is a rich historic landmark; it spans more than 300 years. Its commanding presence on the great lake caused it to play a critical role in the French and Indian War, the American Revolution and the War of 1812. The gorgeous Lake Ontario lies behind the Fort (You may stay in the Falls Park for self-exploration if you are not joining the In-Depth tour). (The completeness of night view on certain summer evenings may be limited or not available due to late sunset time and US Federal Government regulations on driving hours.) Later we will go to the hotel when night falls.
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Meals Included:
Breakfast: None
/ Lunch: None
/ Dinner: None
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Hotel:
Adam's Mark/Radisson/Holiday Inn or the same level hotel
Day 4: Upstate New York - Boston
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Trip:
Niagara Jetboat Adventures,
Whirlpool State Park,
Boston
We will cross the upstate New York and leave for Boston when you enjoy the magnificent view of the Erie Canal and mountains on our comfortable tour bus. In the afternoon, we will arrive in the city of Cambridge, MA and visit the Harvard University. Here, you will find Harvard’s oldest campus and take pictures with the statue of John Harvard, known as the “Statue of Three Lies”. Also, we have a chance to take pictures with the backdrop of MIT’s main buildings. For the rest of our Boston city tour, we will pass by old Trinity Cathedral, Hancock Building, Boston Athenaeum, Boston Park, Swan Lake Park, and overlook the Golden Dome of the State House. In addition, you will have the chance to taste very famous Boston lobsters feast for dinner- get excited!
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Meals Included:
Breakfast: None
/ Lunch: None
/ Dinner: None
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Hotel:
Doubletree by Hilton/Four Points by Sheraton/Radisson or the same level hotel
Day 5: Yale University - Rhode Island
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Trip:
Rhode Island,
The Breakers,
New Haven,
Plimoth Plantation
In the morning, fun will begin as soon as you board the cruise ship and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Boston harbor. The next stop is the old Quincy Market. The old Quincy Market is opportune for strolling through, or to get a taste of the historical ambience as well as to pick out souvenirs among the assorted merchants and artisans. The Market was also surrounded by dozens of restaurants for dining option with a variety of authentic cuisines, and absolutely, you cannot miss the famous New England clam chowder. Later, we will go to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is dedicated to the memory of our nation's thirty-fifth president and to all those who through the art of politics seek a new and better world. Come tour our Museum which portrays the life, leadership, and legacy of President Kennedy, conveys his enthusiasm for politics and public service, and illustrates the nature of the office of the President. In the afternoon, guests will be taken to the Breakers at Newport, Rhode Island. The 4-story waterfront building is not just one of the most famous, but is the largest and grandest of the several historical Newport properties. Many local tales will help present the splendid days of Vanderbilt’s family in the past.
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Meals Included:
Breakfast: None
/ Lunch: None
/ Dinner: None
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Hotel:
Doubletree by Hilton/Four Points by Sheraton/Radisson or the same level hotel
Day 6: Boston - New York
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Trip:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
The Charles River
Guests will visit the campus of Yale University located in New Haven in the morning! It is the third oldest college with Gothic buildings and student dormitory. You will enjoy a brief stop at the famous Sterling Memorial Library, which was designed by James Gamble Rogers as the centerpiece of Yale’s Gothic Revival campus. (In case tour areas closed due to school’s schedule, campus tour will only take place in the public open area.) After a few hours ride, our comfortable tour bus will bring you back to the heart of New York City the Fifth Avenue, a world class shopping paradise with all the trendy brands and luxury boutiques you can name. A special stay at the nine-story Bloomingdale’s flagship store, located in the 59th St., will provide you an extravagant shopping experience, plus, a 10% discount for our guests only* (for majority of commodities)! No mood for shopping? Then how about ambling around in the Central Park or going to the Soho, see what’s new in town? Into the night, Broadway musicals are one of the most celebrated symbols of the city. You will have a chance to watch the world admired Broadway shows upon your request.
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Meals Included:
Breakfast: None
/ Lunch: None
/ Dinner: None
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Hotel:
Crowne(或 Ramada) Plaza/Sheraton/Hilton /Courtyard by Marriott or the same level hotel
Day 7: New York City Tour-Home
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Trip:
World Trade Center,
Statue of Liberty National Monument,
Brooklyn Bridge,
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum,
Times Square,
Wall Street,
Madame Tussauds New York,
Rockefeller Center,
Metropolitan Museum of Art,
United Nations Headquarters,
Hudson River
At a first glance, travelling around the entire of New York City seems like the mission impossible; however, our highly organized tour is especially designed for you to feel the core spirit of the New York, by visiting amounts of famous landmarks and museums to learn more of its unique history, and shopping in the world top-brand boutiques! By stepping up to the Empire State Building, guests could overlook the beautiful view of the central park and the entire of New York City. Empire State Building stood as the world's tallest building for nearly 40 years, and has been surpassed in late 1970. Its name is derived from the nickname for New York, the Empire State. Nowadays it is still the most famed landmark of the city of New York. Also, Guests will have a chance to take a sightseeing cruise on the Hudson River to enjoy the city from a totally different view, as well as take pictures with the backdrops of Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge. In addition, we will visit U.S.S INTREPID, the national heritage that costs $120 million. Concorde supersonic airliner and a variety of aircrafts will be all in the exhibition for the guests to visit. Wander around the world's famous financial and securities trading center Wall Street, taking pictures with New York Stock Exchange, Charging Bull, and Trinity Church…If time allows, we will additionally visit Metropolitan museum of Art and Madame Tussauds in Times Square.
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Meals Included:
Breakfast: None
/ Lunch: None
/ Dinner: None
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Meals Included:
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