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Highlights
  • Visit the capital of USA—Washington DC, go inside of US Capitol, and take pictures with the Supreme Court and Library of Congress.

• Two Days in Washington DC, more time to discover the city.

• Be on the top of Philadelphia—One Liberty Observation.

• Taking National Ferry Cruise of Washington DC for sightseeing the city.

• Learn about the culture of Ivy League by following Princeton University tour guides.

• Top 10 attractions on Trip advisor—Newseum, get to know the history of News.

• Taking photos with all 44 presidents in USA by visiting Madame Tussauds DC.

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  • Day01
  • New York - Philadelphia – Washington D.C Hotel:Comfort Inn Capital Beltway/Holiday Inn Gaithersburg or equivalent

Day 1: New York - Philadelphia – Washington D.C

Introduction:

Princeton University

The Ivy League higher learning institution located in Princeton, New Jersey and founded in 1746 is the fourth oldest college in the United States. Princeton University's 500-acre campus contains 180 buildings and 98 percent of its undergraduate students live there. It has ties with 35 Nobel Prize recipients, 17 National Medal of Science winners and three National Humanities Medal awardees. Famous Princeton graduates include United States presidents James Madison and Woodrow Wilson; U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama; U.S. Supreme Court justices Samuel Alito, Elena Kagan, and Sonia Sotomayor; writer F. Scott Fitzgerald; actors Jimmy Stewart and Brooke Shields; auto industry titan Lee Iacocca and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Famous physicist Albert Einstein gave frequent lectures at Princeton University.

Tour Overview:

In the morning, we will visit Princeton University, one of the prestigious Ivy League universities in United States. A guided campus tour will give our guests the opportunity to know more about American education culture.  and then head for Philadelphia where known as the birthplace of American democracy. At last, we will visit memorials, museums, and Americana characterize this historic city. 

 

ITINERARY: 

Philadelphia - + Philadelphia Double Decker Tour (Optional, 60 mins)→Independence National Historical Park, The Philadelphia Congress Hall (Inside visit), Independence Hall(Outside visit) and Liberty Bell (Inside Visit) (Optional, 100 mins) -→Philadelphia One Liberty Observation Deck (Optional, 50 mins)→Hotel→Washington D.C. Night Tour(Optional, 100 mins, including World War II Memorial, Washington Monument, Air Force Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Qutside visit The Pentagon)

 

Philadelphia Double Decker Tour

 

Independence National Historical Park

 

The Philadelphia Congress Hall

 

Independence Hall

 

Liberty Bell

 

Washington D.C. Night Tour

Tips:

1. The Philadelphia Congress Hall will be closed on the following days: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day .

2. Liberty Bell will be closed on the following days: Christmas Day,

Hotel:

Comfort Inn Capital Beltway/Holiday Inn Gaithersburg or equivalent

Meals:

Self-care
  • Day02
  • Washington D.C. (Visit Inside of U.S. Capitol) -- New York

Day 2: Washington D.C. (Visit Inside of U.S. Capitol) -- New York

Introduction:

United States Capitol

This Neo-classical domed United States government structure located atop Capitol Hill is a work of art on the inside as well as the out featuring many important American art pieces on display. Construction began on the United States Capitol in 1793 and its design can be attributed to many architects throughout the years. The landmark is where federal legislatures meet as well as a tourist attraction. A nearly 580,000-square-foot Visitor's Center was recently added to the building's underground. Points of interest are Capitol Rotunda, National Statuary Hall, Capitol Crypt, Exhibition Hall, U.S. Senate Chambers and U.S. House of Representatives Chambers.

Tour Overview:

Summer ltinerary: Apply when DC Sightseeing Cruise resumes

Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial (40 mins) - + White House (Outside visit, 20 mins)→U.S. Capitol In-depth Tour (Optional, 120 mins, include Supreme Court of the United States (Outside visit) a Library of Congress (Outside visit) )- + Madame Tussauds President Gallery (Optional, 50 mins)→DC Sightseeing Cruise

(Optional, 60 mins)

We will also pass by: US Treasury Building (the architecture on the back of S10 dollar note), Washington Monument, etc.

 

Winter Itinerary: Apply when DC Sightseeing Cruise closes

Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial (40 mins)→White House (Outside Visit, 20 mins)→U.S. Capitol In-depth Tour (Optional, 120 mins, include Supreme Court of the United States (Outside visit) a Library of Congress (Outside visit) )- + Madame Tussauds President Gallery (Optional, 50 mins)→Newseum (Optional, 75 mins, will be closed from 01/01/2020) OR National Museum of Natural History (Optional,

90 mins)

We will also pass by: US Treasury Building (the architecture on the back of $10 dollar note), Washington Monument, etc.

Lincoln Memorial

 

Korean War Memorial

 

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

White House

 

Madame Tussauds President Gallery

 

Newseum

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Tips:

1. DC Sightseeing Cruise is usually closed from Jan to Mar.

2. During the closure of U.S. Capitol, we will see the exterior of the building from outside. The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's and on Inauguration Day.

3. Newseum will be removed from 01/01/2020 and National Museum of Natural History will be visited instead.

Meals:

Self-care
Pricing

Pricing

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

Buy 2 Get 3rd Discounted
*The third guest joins the tour at a discounted rate (except applicable admission fees, mandatory tips, optional activities, and own expense items) on shared room basis. 
*For buy 2 get 3rd discounted promotion, please choose the actual passenger numbers so that we can reserve the bus seat for each passenger.

*The third guest joins the tour at a discounted rate (except applicable admission fees, mandatory tips, optional activities, and own expense items) on shared room basis. 
*For buy 2 get 3rd discounted promotion, please choose the actual passenger numbers so that we can reserve the bus seat for each passenger. 
*No-shows will be assessed a penalty fee $96.00 per passenger, that is to be paid in cash by the other participating travelers of the reservation.
*Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
*Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively. 
*Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in. 
*Child enjoys the same price as adult as the 3rd/4th person in one room. 
*Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.

*Additional fees may apply for travelers under 2 years of age. Please ensure you inform us when booking if you are travelling with infants 2 years or younger by placing the number of infants and their dates of birth in the comments section when booking online.

Inclusion

1. Transportation (The type of vehicle used will base on the number of guests on the day. 7-seat minivan; Minivan; motorcoach);

2. Hotel (Nights is less a day of tour days);

3. Bilingual driver and/or guide.

 

Meeting Points

Meeting Points

  • New York
  • Brooklyn
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8:00AM
Chinatown, Manhattan

90 Bowery St,New York,NY 10002

9:00am
Voi Salon & Spa

275 NJ-18, East Brunswick, NJ 08816(In front of the Voi Salon & Spa

7:00am
Flushing, NY (Asian Jewel Seafood Restaurant)

133-30 39th AVE, Flushing, NY 11354

8:15am
Acme market

125 Eighteenth St, Jersey City, NJ 07310

Special Notes
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* To ensure that you can join the tour smoothly, we recommend you read the following notes:
** If you need to change the pick-up location, please send an email to service@takeyourtrip.com to confirm the location 72 hours before the tour departs. (Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy.)
** If you change your pick-up location and do not join the tour at the location you chose on time, you will likely miss the bus and will not be eligible for a refund.

* Please note that the order of the day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on the tour's start day. For a detail arrangement, please email or call us prior to the departure date to re-confirm. If you plan to leave in advance when on tour, please DO contact us for the final itinerary.

* If the attractions are closed due to holidays, the tour more likely will stop at the entrances for a photo opportunity.

* During spring/summer, we recommend passengers wear lightweight clothing and comfortable shoes. 
  During fall/winter, we recommend passengers wear layered clothing.

* Multiple departure/pick-up locations are provided as value added options for this tour/activity. Please note that you may be transferred to a central meeting point from the departure/ pick-up location (noted on your E-ticket) prior to departing on your tour/activity.

* In order to protect your own property, please bring any valuable items with you at any time. Please do not leave any valuable items on the bus/hotel/attraction/restaurant etc. Takeyourtrip, local operators, drivers and tour guides will not take any responsibility for any theft or loss at any location.

* Please Note:
  1. Guests are not allowed to use a CITY PASS and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour.
  2. Guests who do use a CITY PASS or admission ticket purchased by themselves, will not be offered the transportation service for that day, and will possible need to pay a penalty fee. Please consult your tour guide for details.

* Language: This tour is escorted by a professional bilingual tour guide and/or driver guide (English/Chinese). Tours and/or languages may be combined to operate this tour depending on the number of passengers who have booked a particular departure.

* Bus Arrangement: Passengers on the same reservation will be arranged on the same bus unless stated otherwise. If you wish to be on the same bus as another party /an existing reservation, please note your request with the reservation number in the comment section on the checkout page or notify us at least 24 hours prior to tour departure.

* Takeyourtrip cooperates with top local area tour operators and ensures the best quality of services to all travelers. We provide tour coaches that all are insured with a liability insurance coverage from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 to make sure that your trips are safer and more enjoyable.

* The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.

* This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Terms and Conditions:
Cancellation Made Within:

a. More than 17 days prior to departure date (EST): Free cancellation with full refund.    

b. Less than 16 days but 8 days prior to departure date (EST): 50% of total purchase amount can be refunded.

c. Less than 9 days prior to departure date (EST) or on departure day (EST): 100% penalty. No refund. 

d. Additional hotel bookings before or after the tour as well as other services are subject to hotel cancellation policy to determine if a refund is possible.    

e. If the guest quit during the trip or fails to participate in any itinerary due to personal reasons (no travel documents, late arrival, illness, accident, etc.), the paid tour fare will not be refunded, and no other services will be compensated.

Amendment Fees:
Any changes made to a reservation after successfully submitting the order online and 7 days before the tour departs for single day and 24 days before the tour departs for multi day tours will be subject to a minimum $30.00 Amendment Fee (per change). Reservations will be confirmed within one to two business days. The following constitute as an amendment to a tour:
• Changing departure date
• Changing pick up time or location
• Changing tour
• Changing guest name
• Changing itinerary
• Removing / Replacing a guest
• Adding / Replacing a guest
* The $30.00 amendment fee is a minimum tour change fee. If you request multiple changes and/or request the adjustments at the last minute, additional fees may apply (in addition to the $30.00 amendment fee). Paying the $30.00 amendment fee does not guarantee a change can or will be made.
* To cancel a passenger from a reservation with promotions such as "Buy 2, Get 1 Discounted" or "Buy 2, Get 2 Discounted" within Five days of the departure date, please refer to the "Pricing" tab of the product page for penalty fees. If the cancellation is beyond Five days of departure date, the $30.00 fee will be applied per person.
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Total 6 travellers participated in the review. Share your feelings of the trip and evaluation of the attractions, and you will get 50 points award. Points Award
  2020-03-02 17:39


Tour itinerary was good except too many museums in one day. Tour guide was very good. Anyway I definitely recommend Takeyourtrip, best value for money!

B****8
  2020-03-01 00:56


Nice trip Good service. Worthy of it. The night hotel is nice and clean.

w*****3
  2020-02-17 07:21


For 2 days tour it was so affordable. we went from different sites and amusements in time including eat all you can restaurant for 3 meals, tips for the driver and tour guide and I have to commend that their hotel is very convenient, so spacious, ambiance is great w/ free breakfast. Hope to travel with them again in the future for my next US trip in west coast

s*****w
  2020-01-22 00:24


Ms. Liked the Tour, Hope you all will enjoy their service. Guide was really helpful and also professional, caring.

B****e
  2019-12-22 02:50


DC tour We enjoyed the tour very much. The tour guide Ivy gave us a detailed overview of itinerary in the beginning. We were given enough time to visit each location. The bus was punctual both in pick up and drop off.

C***y
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