Trip Overview

3-Day East Coast: Philadelphia, Princeton University & Washington D.C. In-depth Tour

Tourist Number: 637235
Duration: 3 days
Start City: New York
End City: New York
Airport Pickup:
Language: English
Departure Day:
Highlights
1.Visit the capital of the U.S. —Washington D.C., go inside of the U.S. Capitol, take pictures with the Supreme Court and Library of Congress.
2.Learn about the culture of Ivy League by following Princeton University tour guides.
3.Be on the top of Philadelphia—One Liberty Observation.
4.Taking photos with all presidents in the U.S. history by visiting Madame Tussauds DC.
5.Taking National Ferry Cruise of Washington DC for sightseeing the city.
6.Free Washington D.C. night tour, enjoy the spectacular capital’s night view.
7.Top 10 attractions on Trip advisor—Newseum, get to know the history of News.
8.Two Days in Washington DC, longer time to discover the city.
Itinerary

Special Note

1.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.
2.In case of attraction closures (due to holidays or construction, etc.), tour guide may make some necessary changes to the itinerary accordingly.

Day 1:  New York - Princeton University - Philadelphia - Maryland

Trip:

Princeton University,

Philadelphia,

One Liberty Observation Deck,

Independence National Historical Park,

Independence Hall,

Liberty Bell

In the morning, we will visit Princeton University, one of the prestigious Ivy League universities in the U.S. A guided campus tour will give our guests the opportunity to know more about American education culture. You can also take a self-guided walking tour in this beautiful town after lunch.
Next we will visit One Liberty Observation Deck, which is the only observation deck in Philadelphia. Guests will stand on the shoulder of Philadelphia's 'giant', Benjamin Franklin, to see the historic city through a splendid 360-degree view. Then we will head to the National Independence Historical Park in Philadelphia. While walking on the cobblestone streets, it seems that you could still hear the rings by the Liberty Bell, which has witnessed the founding history of America. Independence Hall (exterior, reverse side of $100 bill), is the birthplace of American modern democracy, where the Declaration of the Independence and the Constitution was debated and adopted.

TIPS:
Tourists who depart from Brooklyn can either go to Chinatown Manhattan departure location before 8:45
AM by yourself, or take free shuttle bus departs from Brooklyn at 7AM, arrive Chinatown Manhattan at
early 8am, then you can enjoy breakfast first and meet tour leader before 8:45AM.
Meals Included: Breakfast: None   / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Germantown - Gaithersburg 或Metro Points Hotel -Washington North or the same level hotel

Day 2:  Washington D.C. 1-Day Tour

Trip:

Washington,

United States Capitol ,

United States Library of Congress,

Boat cruise on the Potomac River,

The Pentagon,

Smithsonian Museums

Depart from the hotel in early morning, we will first visit the U.S. Capitol. The U.S. Capitol was established at 1793, it has become the symbol of American people and government. Our professional tour guide will bring you inside the building, and have a look around the interior of the Capitol building (if the Capitol is closed, we will visit the exterior of the Capitol building instead.) We will also visit the Library of Congress (exterior), which has served the United States congress for more than 200 years, and Supreme Court of the United States (exterior). Following we will visit Newseum which is a top 10 ranked popular attraction in Washington D.C. It’s known as one of the most interactive museum in the world that promotes free expression and the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. The Newseum experience traces the evolution of electronic communication from the birth of radio, to the technologies of the present and the future.
In the afternoon, we will take the D.C. Cruise along Potomac River to see many of the areas’ most historic landmarks and memorials in a unique way. After then we will visit the Madame Tussands in Washington D.C. which is the only attraction you can get close to the “45 presidents” of US. We will have the chance to explore the inner structure of The White House, taking photographs with Oval Office desk aka The Resolute Desk. The great names will be memorized and honored forever. After having dinner at Chinatown, we start the D.C. night tour. the first stop of the night tour will be Air Force Memorial, stand at this spot can overlook the pentagon and the skyline of the capitol city. And then we will visit Jefferson memorial by Tidal Basin, composed of circular marble steps, a portico, a circular colonnade of Ionic order columns, and a shallow dome, the building is open to the elements. World War II monument is where you can have a great view of Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.
Meals Included: Breakfast: Continental Breakfast    / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Hotel: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Germantown - Gaithersburg 或Metro Points Hotel -Washington North or the same level hotel

Day 3:  Washington D.C. - New York

Trip:

White House,

Lincoln Memorial,

WroldWar Ⅱ Memorial group

In the morning we will visit the White House (exterior). We will also visit the U.S. Department of Treasury (exterior). After then visit Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial and Vietnam War Memorial. Lincoln Memorial is built in recognition of the great efforts of President Abraham Lincoln for American human rights, and the famous speech I HAVE A DREAM by Martin Luther King Jr. takes place right outside Lincoln Memorial. Following, we will visit International Spy museum where 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.
Before we head for NYC, we will visit the Embassy Row, begins north of the White House and extends out toward the Naval Observatory, it’s a prestige and beautiful neighborhood of 170 embassies with many classes/races/ages.
Meals Included: Breakfast: Continental Breakfast    / Lunch: None   / Dinner: None
Pricing

1. The sequence of itineraries is subject to change without prior notice according to departure date, weather, traffic, etc.

2. Two full-size beds per room, Usitour don't guarantee extra rolling/sofa bed for 3rd or 4th person, please contact front desk for availability;

3.Some itineraries offer "Buy two get one free" or "Buy two get two free", which means three or four persons share one room freely; The third/forth person only needs to pay the theme park tickets included in the itinerary. The bus location is provided free of charge;

4. Due to we reserve bus seats, no-show of third and fourth discounted customers incurs penalty fee, and the first and second customers should pay the fee to tour guide.

5.We offer a "buy two get one free" or "Buy two get two free" . We reserve seats in advance for those who enjoy the discount. If someone who enjoys the offer does not participate in the group on the same day, the tour guide will receive a fine in cash when they get on the bus. 

6.Children must be occupied when they are two years old (including two years old), and children under two years of age can be embraced by adults. If there is no seated child, there is no service charge.

7.Except  the Illinois (Chicago Tour), the state law requires infants to use car seats, not adult embraces, if you want to take the tour with your baby no matter how old the baby is, please bring your own baby car seat.

8.Please read carefully the content in "What's Excluded" section on tour's detail page,and directly pay the fee in cash to your tour guide.

What's Included:

2-night hotel accommodations
English speaking tour guide
Transportation via deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
Taxes

What's Excluded:

Gratuities: Suggested $12 per person per day for tour guide and driver; $12 per person one way for airport transfer;

All Personal Expenses (Meals, Laundry, Phone & Travel Insurance, etc.);

All listing mandatory admission, please pay  when you make the booking or pay cash to tour guide;

All listing optional fee: Prices are reference only and subject to chage without notice  in advance;

All other fees not show in "What's Included"

 
How to Book

Before You Book

- Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days. - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice. - Please refer to our Customer Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation. - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
Booking Process:
1. Place Order Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.
2. Place Order Choose the departure date, pick-up location, number of adults/children, and tours or activities that you like, provide all required information and then place your order.

After You Book:

- Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email. - Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us. - An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required. - Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.