Trip Overview
5-Day CT East Coast Deluxe Tour: DC, New York, Niagara Falls & Boston,Yale University, Harvard University, MIT
Tourist Number:	4646
Duration:	5 days
Start City:	Washington
End City:	WAS/BFL
Airport Pickup:
Language:	English
Departure Day:

Highlights
1. One night stay in scenic hotel at Niagara Falls, more time to explore the attraction 2. Visit the birthplace of US Constitution and American democracy ?Philadelphia. 3. Tours in New York City within the shortest time: Empire State Building, Times Square, USS Intrepid, and Liberty Cruise. 4. Visiting many attractions in a short time, experiencing the classic East Coast tour. 5. Boston Lobster Meal + New England clam chowder

Highlights

1. One night stay in scenic hotel at Niagara Falls, more time to explore the attraction
2. Visit the birthplace of US Constitution and American democracy ?Philadelphia.
3. Tours in New York City within the shortest time: Empire State Building, Times Square, USS Intrepid, and Liberty Cruise.
4. Visiting many attractions in a short time, experiencing the classic East Coast tour.
5. Boston Lobster Meal + New England clam chowder

Itinerary
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: Washington D.C. - Philadelphia Trip: Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, National Air and Space Museum, White House, United States Capitol , Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, Independence National Historical Park, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell Pick up all the passengers at Chinatown at 8:00AM, and then we will go to the National Mall (also known as the Capitol Hill). After pick up all the passengers, we will head to Washington D.C. and go to the National Mall (also known as the Capitol Hill). The National Mall sees millions of visitors and protestors every year, but it has also played as host to many history-making events. Next, we will visit the Lincoln Memorial (30 minutes). 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. Additionally, we will stop at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (15 minutes) and the Korean War Memorial (15 minutes). The two monuments honor members of the U.S. armed forces who fought in the wars. Then visit the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (90 minutes). We will take a glance at the human aviation and space heritage as well as have a vision of space travel in the future through thousands of objects on display, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, and a lunar rock you can touch. Later we can take photos with backdrops of the White House (20 minutes) and the U.S. Capitol (20 Minutes) due to the visit limitation for the public. Along the way, you will also see and pass by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, WWII Memorial and more. Head Northeast, we will visit Philadelphia where known as the birthplace of American democracy. At the Independence National Historical Park (45 minutes), tour guide will arrange a free time for guests to walk around. Inside the Independence Hall, you will have a special moment of standing exactly where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. You also won’t miss the Liberty Bell which is recognized for its famous crack. Go beyond the iconic crack to learn how this State House bell was transformed into an extraordinary symbol. You will also see the Statue of Washington, Congress Hall, and many other great attractions. Last but not least, we will go to downtown to visit Liberty Observation Deck (60 minutes), 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. Meals Included: Breakfast: None / Lunch: None / Dinner: None Hotel: Crowne(or Ramada) Plaza/Sheraton/Hilton /Courtyard by Marriott or the same level hotel Day 2: New York City Tour Trip: Wall Street, Charging Bull, World Trade Center, Statue of Liberty National Monument, The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Times Square, Madame Tussauds New York, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center 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(60 minutes), 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 (60 minutes)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, USS INTREPID (90 minutes), the national heritage that costs $120 million, is reopening for visitors. Concorde supersonic airliner and a variety of aircrafts will be all in the exhibition for the guests to visit. Wandering around the world's famous financial and securities trading center Wall Street, taking pictures with the symbol of New York Stock Exchange - Charging Bull, and visiting Trinity Church, Times Square, Madame Tussauds. Of course, we will not miss the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (120 minutes) is the largest art museum in the United States with collections of more than 2 million works of art. In the end of the day, our tour bus will take guests see around the Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Ground Zero and the new construction of WTO - Freedom tower. Meals Included: Breakfast: None / Lunch: None / Dinner: None Hotel: Sheraton Stamford/Hilton Stamford/Holiday Inn Bridgeport or the same level hotel Day 3: Yale University - Boston Trip: Yale University, Boston Lobster Dinner, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Trinity Church in the City of Boston, Boston Common, Boston Harbor Cruises, Quincy Market Starting early in the morning, we will visit Yale University (60 minutes) to view its Gothic Style campus and to learn the interesting history of this colonial school. Walk around where students live and study, visit one of the most famous libraries in world on Yale campus (ONLY public area of the school is available to visit during exam time). After enjoying a wonderful red lobster feast in Boston, we will travel to the city of Cambridge, MA and visit the Harvard University (60 minutes). 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 (15 minutes). Later, go sightseeing in the Boston city. We will pass by the old Trinity Cathedral, the Hancock Building, the Boston Park, Prudential Center, and Boston Public Library along the way while overlooking the gold dome of the State House. Take the Boston harbor cruise (60 minutes)in the afternoon, overview this old city and explore its fascinating history. Spending time in Quincy Market (40 minutes), where you can shop for souvenirs or try the famous local food - New England clam chowder. Meals Included: Breakfast: None / Lunch: None / Dinner: None Hotel: Clarion Hotel/Holiday inn or the same level hotel Day 4: Upstate New York - Niagara Falls Trip: Niagara Falls, American Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Maid of the Mist Driving along with the Erie Canal with crossing over upstate of New York, we will be heading to the magnificent Niagara Falls. In Niagara Falls, guests will be amazed by the deafening roar of the American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall and the Bridal Veil Fall! Go face-to-face with the pounding waters of Niagara Falls and get soaked with the mist from the thundering water when you are strolling in the State Park. Here, we will continue our tour in Niagara Falls by the famous Maid of the Mist boat ride (40 minutes) (Winter Closed) which takes passengers as close to the falls as possible. Absolutely, you won’t miss the "Niagara: Legends of Adventure", a dramatic 45-minute IMAX film on the new 45ft×25ft screen, to discover the history and culture of the Niagara Falls. In the evening, guests can freely arrange the night time - walking around the state park to watch the falls illumination or trying your lucks in the casino. In some days, if you are not tired, you may have a chance to watch fireworks on the falls at 10 o’clock (depends on Niagara Bureau schedule) Meals Included: Breakfast: None / Lunch: None / Dinner: None Hotel: Quality Inn & Suites at the Falls/Days Inn at the Falls/Holiday Inn at Niagara Falls or the same level hotel Day 5: Niagara Falls - Washington D.C. Trip: Niagara Falls, Whirlpool State Park, Old Fort Niagara, Lake Ontario, Washington In the morning, you can choose either: A. to stay in the Falls Park for self-exploration till returning the hotel, or, B. to take Niagara Falls In-depth Tour (Tour fee: $25/person, including $13 of the admission ticket; 120 minutes). 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. Go back to Washington D.C. If you do NOT want to take the bus back to Washington D.C., you can choose to leave at Buffalo Airport. (Please book flight departing after 13:00) Meals Included: Breakfast: None / Lunch: None / Dinner: None

Itinerary

Day 1: Washington D.C. - Philadelphia

Trip:

Lincoln Memorial,

Vietnam Veterans Memorial,

National Air and Space Museum,

White House,

United States Capitol ,

Thomas Jefferson Memorial,

Washington Monument,

Independence National Historical Park,

Independence Hall,

Liberty Bell

Pick up all the passengers at Chinatown at 8:00AM, and then we will go to the National Mall (also known as the Capitol Hill).
After pick up all the passengers, we will head to Washington D.C. and go to the National Mall (also known as the Capitol Hill). The National Mall sees millions of visitors and protestors every year, but it has also played as host to many history-making events. Next, we will visit the Lincoln Memorial (30 minutes). 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. Additionally, we will stop at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (15 minutes) and the Korean War Memorial (15 minutes). The two monuments honor members of the U.S. armed forces who fought in the wars. Then visit the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (90 minutes). We will take a glance at the human aviation and space heritage as well as have a vision of space travel in the future through thousands of objects on display, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, and a lunar rock you can touch. Later we can take photos with backdrops of the White House (20 minutes) and the U.S. Capitol (20 Minutes) due to the visit limitation for the public. Along the way, you will also see and pass by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, WWII Memorial and more. Head Northeast, we will visit Philadelphia where known as the birthplace of American democracy. At the Independence National Historical Park (45 minutes), tour guide will arrange a free time for guests to walk around. Inside the Independence Hall, you will have a special moment of standing exactly where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. You also won’t miss the Liberty Bell which is recognized for its famous crack. Go beyond the iconic crack to learn how this State House bell was transformed into an extraordinary symbol. You will also see the Statue of Washington, Congress Hall, and many other great attractions. Last but not least, we will go to downtown to visit Liberty Observation Deck (60 minutes), 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.

Meals Included: Breakfast: None / Lunch: None / Dinner: None

Hotel: Crowne(or Ramada) Plaza/Sheraton/Hilton /Courtyard by Marriott or the same level hotel

Day 2: New York City Tour

Trip:

Wall Street,

Charging Bull,

World Trade Center,

Statue of Liberty National Monument,

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum,

Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Times Square,

Madame Tussauds New York,

Fifth Avenue,

Rockefeller Center

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(60 minutes), 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 (60 minutes)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, USS INTREPID (90 minutes), the national heritage that costs $120 million, is reopening for visitors. Concorde supersonic airliner and a variety of aircrafts will be all in the exhibition for the guests to visit. Wandering around the world's famous financial and securities trading center Wall Street, taking pictures with the symbol of New York Stock Exchange - Charging Bull, and visiting Trinity Church, Times Square, Madame Tussauds. Of course, we will not miss the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (120 minutes) is the largest art museum in the United States with collections of more than 2 million works of art. In the end of the day, our tour bus will take guests see around the Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Ground Zero and the new construction of WTO - Freedom tower.

Meals Included: Breakfast: None / Lunch: None / Dinner: None

Hotel: Sheraton Stamford/Hilton Stamford/Holiday Inn Bridgeport or the same level hotel

Day 3: Yale University - Boston

Trip:

Yale University,

Boston Lobster Dinner,

Harvard University,

Massachusetts Institute of Technology,

Trinity Church in the City of Boston,

Boston Common,

Boston Harbor Cruises,

Quincy Market

Starting early in the morning, we will visit Yale University (60 minutes) to view its Gothic Style campus and to learn the interesting history of this colonial school. Walk around where students live and study, visit one of the most famous libraries in world on Yale campus (ONLY public area of the school is available to visit during exam time). After enjoying a wonderful red lobster feast in Boston, we will travel to the city of Cambridge, MA and visit the Harvard University (60 minutes). 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 (15 minutes). Later, go sightseeing in the Boston city. We will pass by the old Trinity Cathedral, the Hancock Building, the Boston Park, Prudential Center, and Boston Public Library along the way while overlooking the gold dome of the State House. Take the Boston harbor cruise (60 minutes)in the afternoon, overview this old city and explore its fascinating history. Spending time in Quincy Market (40 minutes), where you can shop for souvenirs or try the famous local food - New England clam chowder.

Meals Included: Breakfast: None / Lunch: None / Dinner: None

Hotel: Clarion Hotel/Holiday inn or the same level hotel

Day 4: Upstate New York - Niagara Falls

Trip:

Driving along with the Erie Canal with crossing over upstate of New York, we will be heading to the magnificent Niagara Falls. In Niagara Falls, guests will be amazed by the deafening roar of the American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall and the Bridal Veil Fall! Go face-to-face with the pounding waters of Niagara Falls and get soaked with the mist from the thundering water when you are strolling in the State Park. Here, we will continue our tour in Niagara Falls by the famous Maid of the Mist boat ride (40 minutes) (Winter Closed) which takes passengers as close to the falls as possible. Absolutely, you won’t miss the "Niagara: Legends of Adventure", a dramatic 45-minute IMAX film on the new 45ft×25ft screen, to discover the history and culture of the Niagara Falls. In the evening, guests can freely arrange the night time - walking around the state park to watch the falls illumination or trying your lucks in the casino. In some days, if you are not tired, you may have a chance to watch fireworks on the falls at 10 o’clock (depends on Niagara Bureau schedule)

Meals Included: Breakfast: None / Lunch: None / Dinner: None

Hotel: Quality Inn & Suites at the Falls/Days Inn at the Falls/Holiday Inn at Niagara Falls or the same level hotel

Day 5: Niagara Falls - Washington D.C.

Trip:

Niagara Falls,

Whirlpool State Park,

Old Fort Niagara,

Lake Ontario,

Washington

In the morning, you can choose either: A. to stay in the Falls Park for self-exploration till returning the hotel, or, B. to take Niagara Falls In-depth Tour (Tour fee: $25/person, including $13 of the admission ticket; 120 minutes). 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. Go back to Washington D.C.
If you do NOT want to take the bus back to Washington D.C., you can choose to leave at Buffalo
Airport. (Please book flight departing after 13:00)

Meals Included: Breakfast: None / 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:

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

What's Excluded:

Gratuities: Suggested $10 per person per day for tour guide and driver (Suggested $12 for ID=550,636533 ); $10 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 change without notice in advance;

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

Guests are not allowed to use a City Pass and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour;

The arrangement for attractions included in this tour may be subject to slight changes depending on weather, traffic, politics, season conditions.

Admissions and optional tours (The following admissions and optional tours ticket prices are for reference only. The opening hours of the attractions are subject to seasonal adjustment. In case of closure, the tour guide will be adjusted according to the actual situation without prior notice.)

Subject Of Entry	Adult/per.	Child/per.	Elder/per.
New York
Metropolitan Museum	$25.00	$0.00	$17.00
World Trade Center	$39.00	$32.00	$36.00
Liberty Cruise	$48.00	$42.50	$42.50
U.S.S. Intrepid	$36.00	$26.00	$34.00
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum	$48.00	$48.00	$48.00
Boston
Lobster Dinner	$40.00	$40.00	$40.00
Boston Harbor Cruise	$46.00	$41.00	$46.00
Niagara Falls
Niagara Jetboat Adventures	$69.00	$43.00	$69.00
Maid of the Mist	$29.00	$17.00	$29.00
IMAX Movie	$12.00	$9.00	$12.00
Native American Dance Show（Cancelled since Jan 1,2018）	$21.00	$13.00	$21.00
In-depth Niagara Tour	$29.00	$19.00	$29.00
Cave of the Winds	$21.00	$17.00	$21.00
New Haven
Yale University In-depth Tour	$25.00	$15.00	$25.00
Philadelphia
One Liberty Observation	$16.00	$11.00	$16.00

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.

Special Note

Day 1: Washington D.C. - Philadelphia

Day 2: New York City Tour

Day 3: Yale University - Boston

Day 4: Upstate New York - Niagara Falls

Day 5: Niagara Falls - Washington D.C.

Admissions and optional tours (The following admissions and optional tours ticket prices are for reference only. The opening hours of the attractions are subject to seasonal adjustment. In case of closure, the tour guide will be adjusted according to the actual situation without prior notice.)