• Visit Watkins Glen in Finger Lake area
• Take the Maid of Mist to get closer with Niagara Falls
• Enjoy the stunning night view of Niagara Falls
• An in-depth tour of Niagara River: Whirlpool Park, Old Fort Niagara, and Great Lake Ontario.
• Be on the National ferry cruise of Washington DC
Day 1: New York - Philadelphia - Washington D.C.
Washington, DC
Lincoln Memorial
White House
Philadelphia
The history of this fascinating city is steeped in the founding of the United States. Visit Independence Hall to see the place where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776 and the US Constitution was adopted in 1787. Take a tour of Congress Hall, the US Capitol from 1790 to 1800, and the site of the inauguration of George Washington and John Adams, as well as the ratification of the Bill of Rights. No visit to Philadelphia is complete without a peek at the Liberty Bell, originally used to summon lawmakers to legislative sessions at Philadelphia State House.
Liberty Bell
Independence National Historical Park
This Downtown Philadelphia 55-acre destination contains a myriad of historic landmarks relating to the American Revolution and the birth of the United States. Independence Mall State Park has Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Franklin Park, the United States Postal Museum, The First Bank of the United States, The National Constitution Center, Congress Hall, Old City Hall and many more important sites. Philadelphia was the country's capital from 1790-1800 and the park is a U.S. National Historic Landmark District.
Today, we'll drive to Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, to visit Independence Historical Park and witness the history of American independence. We'll then travel to Washington, D.C., the political center of the United States. Home to the White House and Congress, it's also home to numerous museums and is a renowned tourist destination.
Itinerary:
New York → Philadelphia → Independence National Historical Park (30 mins) → Washington D.C. → U.S. Capitol In-depth Tour + The National Archives (Optional, inside visit U.S. Capitol & The National Archives + outside visit Supreme Court of the United States & Library of Congress, 120 mins) → White House (Outside visit, 30 mins) → Lincoln Memorial + Vietnam Veterans Memorial (45 mins) → Hotel
Special Notes:
1. If unable to enter U.S. Capitol, the attraction will be replaced with the Washington D.C. In-depth Tour (optional). Washington D.C. In-depth Tour itinerary: Air Force Memorial (20 mins)→ Thomas Jefferson Memorial(20 mins) → World War II Memorial (20 mins)
Day 2: Corning - Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, one of the most iconic natural wonders in the world, straddles the border between the United States and Canada, offering breathtaking views and a powerful display of nature’s force. Comprising three major waterfalls—Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls—it plunges over 160 feet, creating a thunderous roar and mist that can be seen from miles away. Visitors can take boat tours, like the famous Maid of the Mist, to get up close to the falls, feeling the spray and witnessing the immense power up close. The surrounding area features lush parks, hiking trails, and observation decks, offering panoramic views of the falls year-round. At night, the falls are illuminated in a vibrant display of colors, adding to the magical atmosphere. Niagara Falls is a must-see destination, drawing millions each year for its awe-inspiring beauty and thrilling experiences.
Corning Museum of Glass
Watkins Glen State Park
Finger Lakes
These 11 long and slender lakes in Upstate New York received their name because they resemble fingers and are a popular vacation spot due to the region's magnificent natural beauty. The Finger Lakes was home to the Iroquois Native American tribes and displays evidence of prehistoric settlements. It is a popular wine-growing region with more than 100 wineries. The largest lake is the Seneca being 42,800 surface acres and called "The Lake Trout Capital of the World." Other Finger Lakes attractions are Watkins Glen State Park, Corning Museum of Glass, George Eastman House, The Bluff Point Stoneworks and Women's Rights National Historic Park.
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 Museum of Glass (Optional, 90 mins) → Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lake (Optional, 90 mins, This optional activity is only available when Watkins Glen State Park is open.) → Niagara Falls Night View Tour (Mandatory, 90mins)
Notes:
1. Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lakes is a seasonal summer itinerary. We will visit after the state park officially opens (generally from May to October each year). Please refer to the park’s official website for the exact opening date. Once the park is closed, Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lakes will no longer be available.
2. In order to ensure a better experience for guests, it is guaranteed that guests can watch the fireworks show at the waterfall on that day (except when there is no fireworks show on that day).
Day 3: Niagara Falls - New York
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, one of the most iconic natural wonders in the world, straddles the border between the United States and Canada, offering breathtaking views and a powerful display of nature’s force. Comprising three major waterfalls—Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls—it plunges over 160 feet, creating a thunderous roar and mist that can be seen from miles away. Visitors can take boat tours, like the famous Maid of the Mist, to get up close to the falls, feeling the spray and witnessing the immense power up close. The surrounding area features lush parks, hiking trails, and observation decks, offering panoramic views of the falls year-round. At night, the falls are illuminated in a vibrant display of colors, adding to the magical atmosphere. Niagara Falls is a must-see destination, drawing millions each year for its awe-inspiring beauty and thrilling experiences.
Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York in the United States. Formed by the Niagara River, which drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario before going out to Atlantic by the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, the combined falls have the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America that has a vertical drop of more than 50 m (160 ft).
Summer Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist opens)
Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, including Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist) → New York
Winter Itinerary: (Applied when Maid of the Mist closes)
Niagara Falls Classic Tour (Optional, 2.5 hours, including Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Old Fort Niagara State Park) → New York
Kindly Reminder:
1. Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat usually closed in winter season, it will not be visited based on attraction closure.
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| Jersey City (Exit of Newport Plaza Parking to 18th st, by ACME Markets),125 Eighteenth St, Jersey City, NJ 07310 20:10 |
| Chinatown, Manhattan,75 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002 20:35 |
| Flushing, NY (Asian Jewel Seafood Restaurant),133-30 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 21:05 |
| Union square (Capital One Bank),853 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 21:30 |
| Andrews NYC Diner,463 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018 21:35 |
| Manhattan: Times Square LOFT Entrance,1459 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 21:45 |
1. Transportation (The type of vehicle used will base on the number of guests on the day.).
2. Hotel (Nights is less a day of tour days).
3. Bilingual tour guide or driver-guide.
1. Food and beverage (Tour guide will arrange. About breakfast: usually guests can prepare in advance or have breakfast at the first attraction/the nearest store from the hotel).
2. Air ticket, ferry, and shuttle transfer in some attraction area/national parks.
3. Attraction admission fee (Prices are subject to change without prior notice; Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
4. Service fee (minimum US$15/person/day, any child and Infant reserving a seat have to pay the service fees as well).
5. Personal room fees: such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
6. Any personal expenses that are not listed in Fee Included.
Fuel Surcharge: USD 5/person/day for US tours; CAD 5/person/day for Canada tours. Payable to the guide on tour (not applicable on free days or airport transfer-only days).
| Items | Prices | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| Washington D.C. In-depth Tour | Adult: $42.00 Senior(65+): $42.00 Child (3-12): $32.00 | |
| The Corning Museum of Glass | Adult: $25.00 Senior (62+): $22.00 Children (Under 17): $0.00 | |
| Buffet/Group Meal in East Coast | Adult: $16.00 - $35.00 Seniors (65+): $16.00 - $35.00 Child（Under 12）: $11.00 - $25.00 | The meal fee is per person per meal. The actual price and whether this fee will be incurred depend on different regions. Please refer to the arrangement on the tour guide. |
| U.S. Capitol + The National Archives In-depth Tour | Adult: $49.50 Senior (65+): $49.50 Child (3-12): $39.50 | |
| Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lake | Adult: $22.00 Senior (65+): $22.00 Child (3-12): $17.00 | |
| Niagara Falls Classic Tour | Adult: $75.00 Senior（65+）: $75.00 Child（3-12）: $65.00 | Including: Whirlpool Park + Cave of the Winds + Maid of the Mist / Old Fort Niagara State Park |
| Mandatory Fee: Niagara Falls Night Tour | Adult: $45.00 Senior (65+): $45.00 Child (3-12): $35.00 |
Brooklyn (TD Bank),6102 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220
NY (Asian Jewel Seafood Restaurant),133-30 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354
1459 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
463 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018
853 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
Manhattan,75 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002
by ACME Markets),125 Eighteenth St, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Mile Post, 92.9 South，NJ Tpke, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
* Returning location is departure location（Except pickup only location)
* Tour will be ended around 20:00 - 21:00. Please ask the tour guide on the last day of the tour.
* Returning time depends on actual itinerary, weather and traffic of the day.
* 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.
There is always a non-refundable additional 6% transcation fees once your booking is confirmed. E.g. Free cancellation will still need to be charged a 6% cancellation fee.
1. If the weather condition, war, general strikes, and other unforeseen circumstances interrupt the journey, our company reserves the right to rearrange the journey without refunding the tour fee.
2. Cancellation & Re-schedule Policy:
a. More than 17 days prior to departure date (EST): Free cancellation with full refund. Please reconfirm the penalty for the added hotel or flight ticket.
b. Less than 16 days but 10 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.
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This trip is the ultimate American core adventure!
Three days of non-stop iconic moments! From Philly's revolutionary history to D.C.'s political power spots, then finishing with Niagara's raw natural power - every stop served significance. The glass-blowing demo was oddly therapeutic, and hiking Watkins Glen felt like discovering a hidden paradise. Perfect mix of education and entertainment!
My patriotic era officially unlocked!
This tour took us from NYC to the nation's most iconic spots and everything slayed! Seeing the White House IRL, feeling the mist at Niagara Falls, and wandering through Watkins Glen's gorgeous trails? Absolutely legendary. The glass museum was an unexpected slay, and those nighttime waterfall views with potential fireworks? Pure magic!
Exceptional!!
It was excellent. The tour guide Mathew was over the top with knowledge of the places. He helped me and my family when I left my bag on the bus. He called me and told me that the bag was with him and he will have it for me to pick it up at their office. I felt save and secure! Great experience!
Spectacular
Very well organized, excellent destinations visited, very good accommodations, a good guide and very good driver.
Hello, i and my mom (68 years old) interested 3-Day East Coast Tour from NY/NJ: Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Corning Glass Museum and Niagara Falls, And it's her first time to US, Will there be any stops along the way, and how long will it take? And from the itinerary, if we depart from Chinatown, what time will we arrive back at the same location on Oct, 9 2023 ? Thanks a lot.
2023-09-18 00:22Depending on the itinerary planned by the tour guide, you will make stops at various places and attractions, Every 2 to 3 hours there will be a stop for restroom and meal breaks.
The approximate arrival time is 8:00 to 9:00 in the evening, depending on the traffic and the local weather conditions.
Hi how many carry on & check in bags allowed also give exact dimensio & weight of the bags allowed
2023-09-18 00:22Each guest can bring 1 medium size and 1 carry on luggage.
My wife requires a gluten-free and dairy-free diet. Will she be able to access appropriate meals on this trip?
2023-09-18 00:22Meals are not included for this tour, the tour guide will arrange the meal stop, either in Hotel, Restaurants or different food courts.
You are also welcome to bring your own snacks. You may speak to your tour guide while on tour if you need any assistance.
I want to know when is the drop off time for the 3 day Washington, niagara, Philadelphia tour is? because I have a flight at night 11:00pm so I will need to reach the airport at least by 9:00. so I can only choose this tour package if it will drop me off back by 7:00
hoping for a quick reply
Dear Aazim,
We appriciate your interest with our tour.
The approximate drop-off time is 8:00 in the evening depending on the traffic and the local weather condition.
Thank you.
Do you pick from New Hyde Park NY , and we need the complete package paid for all the three days site seeing activities plus also want to know for halal food availability everywhere. So please guide us and send us the per person package including everything which is need to be done during this trip.
2025-10-06 13:08Dear Yousuf,
Thank you for your email.
We have designated meeting points which can be found on the website. It is one of the option as well when booking online. We do not pick-up from New Hyde Park NY.
We booking online, the payment includes:
1. Transportation (The type of vehicle used will base on the number of guests on the day.).
2. Hotel (Nights is less a day of tour days).
3. Bilingual tour guide or driver-guide.
The activities and the service fee to the guide will be collected by the tour guide in cash only. In addition, halal food is not guaranteed, and the tour guide will be the one to arrange the meal stops. You can leave a note when booking, only that you require halal foo,d so we can notify our local office.
Let us know if you have any questions. Thank you.
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A great experience
The trip was a great experience for us. Shelly, our tour guide helped us all along and gave us explanation for the places we visited and also the places we passed by. She was great in handling everything. I would recommend this trip to anyone interested.