Overview
Route Features
[Power Center] Visit Washington, the political center of the United States, and check in landmark attractions such as the White House, Capitol Hill, and the Lincoln Memorial.
[Modern Craftsmanship] Walk into the dazzling Corning Glass Center and admire the elegant and unique glass collection.
[Enjoy the Falls] Take a ride on the Maid of the Mist and enjoy the colorful night view of the falls... Enjoy Niagara Falls in a short time!
Brief itinerary
Tour Introduction
Today, we will visit the City of Brotherly Love - Philadelphia, visit the Independence Historical Park, and witness the history of American independence. Then we will go to Washington, the political center of the United States, the capital, where the White House and Congress are located. It also has many museums and is a famous tourist destination.
Itinerary:
Philadelphia → Independence National Historical Park (30 minutes) → Washington, DC → Capitol Hill in-depth tour (self-funded tour, 1.5 hours) Supreme Court and Library of Congress → White House (exterior, 30 minutes) → Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial Plaza, Vietnam War Memorial Wall (45 minutes) → Hotel
Schedule from 01/01/2024:
Philadelphia → Independence National Historical Park (30 minutes) → Washington, DC → Capitol Hill National Archives in-depth tour (self-funded, 2 hours) Supreme Court and Library of Congress → White House (exterior, 30 minutes) → Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial Plaza, Vietnam War Memorial Wall (45 minutes) → Hotel
Special instructions:
If due to special circumstances it is impossible to enter the Capitol, the itinerary will be replaced by an in-depth tour of Washington, DC.
Washington DC in-depth tour itinerary: Air Force Memorial (20 minutes, you can see the famous Pentagon) → Jefferson Memorial (20 minutes) → World War II Memorial (20 minutes) → Reflecting Pool (20 minutes)
Meal
Breakfast - at own expense, Lunch - at own expense, Dinner - at own expense
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Gaithersburg, Springhill Suites Gaithersburg or similar
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
none
Go 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 Glass Center (at own expense, 90 minutes) → Watkins Glen State Park Finger Lakes (at own expense, 90 minutes, the tour will no longer go there after closing) → Hotel → Niagara Falls Night Tour (at own expense, 90 minutes)
Kind tips:
It's summer at Watkins Glen State Park
Meal
Breakfast - at own expense, Lunch - at own expense, Dinner - at own expense
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown or similar
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
none
Today we will have a series of activities at the falls, drive along the Niagara Falls to the War Fort downstream, take the famous Maid of the Mist boat ride, and learn about the past and present of the falls from both water and land perspectives. Finally, we will return to New York.
Summer itinerary (starting with the Maid of the Mist waterfall viewing boat):
Niagara Falls In-depth Tour (at your own expense, 120 minutes, including Whirlpool Park and Fort Old Town State Park) → Maid of the Mist Falls Cruise (at your own expense, 40 minutes, the tour will no longer go there after closing) → Niagara Falls Daytime Tour (30 minutes) → New York
Winter itinerary (starting from the closure of the Maid of the Mist waterfall viewing boat):
Niagara Falls In-depth Tour (at own expense, 120 minutes, including Whirlpool Park and Fort Old Town State Park) → Cave of the Winds (at own expense, 45 minutes) → Niagara Falls Daytime Tour (30 minutes) → New York
Special instructions:
1. If the Old Fort State Park attraction is closed, the Niagara Falls in-depth tour will not be provided.
2. The Maid of the Mist waterfall viewing boat is open to the public from the end of April to October (depending on the ice conditions on the river). After the boat is closed, the itinerary will no longer visit this attraction. The specific closure time is subject to the actual notification of the attraction.
3. If time permits, guests will have the opportunity to attend the Niagara IMAX movie (Beautiful Scene) (at their own expense, 30 minutes) and watch the story of Niagara Falls up close!
Meal
Breakfast - at own expense, Lunch - at own expense, Dinner - at own expense
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Newark International Airport or similar
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
none
We will depart from New York in the morning and return to Independence Hall, ending our pleasant journey.
Self-funded projects
Project Name Number of Days Price Description
US Capitol The National Archives In-depth Tour Guide according to the itinerary
Adult: $45.00;
Seniors (65 years and over): $45.00;
Children (3-12 years): $35.00;
Includes exterior of the Supreme Court and Library of Congress
US Capitol In-depth Tour Guide according to the itinerary
Adult: $35.00;
Elderly (65 years): $35.00;
Children (3-12 years): $25.00;
Washington DC In-depth Tour Guide according to the itinerary
Adult: $35.00;
Elderly (65 years): $35.00;
Children (3-12 years old): $25.00;
Corning Museum of Glass Guided tour according to itinerary
Adult: $22.00;
Elderly (62 years): $19.00;
Children (under 17 years old): $0.00;
Watkins Glen State Park Finger Lakes (F) Watkins Glen State Park Finger Lake Tour guide according to the itinerary
Adult: $22.00;
Seniors (65 years and above): $22.00;
Children (3-12 years): $17.00;
Watkins Glen State Park Tour guide according to the itinerary
Adult: $15.00;
Elderly (65 years): $15.00;
Children (3-12 years): $10.00;
Niagara Falls Night Tour Niagara Falls Night Tour Guide according to the itinerary
Adult (12 years): $35.00;
Elderly (65 years): $35.00;
Children (0-12 years): $25.00;
Niagara In-Depth Tour Guide according to the itinerary
Adults: Before 01/01/2024: $29.00; From 01/01/2024: $35.00;
Senior citizen (65 years old): before 01/01/2024: $29.00; from 01/01/2024: $35.00;
Children (3-12 years old): before 01/01/2024: $19.00; from 01/01/2024: $25.00;
Includes Whirlpool Park and Fort Niagara
Maid of the Mist Boat Tour Guide according to itinerary
Adult: $28.25;
Elderly (65 years): $28.25;
Children (6-12 years old): $16.50;
Only open from late April to early November, depending on local weather conditions!
Cave of the Winds Tour guide according to the itinerary
Adult: 04/01/2023-May TBD: $14.00; May TBD-10/15/2023: $21.00; 10/16/2023-03/31/2024: $14.00;
Children (6-12 years): 04/01/2023-May TBD: $10.00; May TBD -10/15/2023: $17.00; 10/16/2023-03/31/2024: $10.00;
IMAX Movie (US Side) The tour guide will arrange the itinerary according to the itinerary
Adult: $12.00;
Elderly (65 years): $12.00;
Children (5-12 years old): $9.00;
Meal
Breakfast - at own expense, Lunch - at own expense, Dinner - at own expense
Accommodation
none
Transportation
Bus
Shopping Arrangements
none
Fee Description
Inclusive Of
- 1. Transportation expenses during the trip (the type of vehicle used depends on the number of participants on the day);
- 2. Accommodation during the trip (the number of nights is equal to the number of days in the trip minus one);
- 3. Chinese and English speaking service personnel (driver + tour guide/driver and tour guide
Not Inclusive of
- 1. Food and Beverage (the tour guide will provide suggestions. Regarding breakfast: generally the tour guide will arrange for you to have breakfast near the first scenic spot or notify you one day in advance to prepare breakfast for the next day);
- 2. Air tickets, ferries, and transportation costs for sightseeing in some scenic spots/national parks required during the trip;
- 3. Ticket fees for scenic spots (ticket prices fluctuate frequently and will not be notified separately. Tickets must be purchased from the tour guide);
- 4. Service fee (US$12 per person per day, children and infants occupying seats are charged the same as adults);
- 5. Personal expenses in the hotel room (laundry, telephone charges, etc.);
- 6. All personal expenses other than those included in the cost.