7-Day East Coast Panoramic Tour：New York, Philadelphia, DC, Corning, Niagara Falls, Boston, Ivy League visits, cruises, free airport transfers

Summary of the Day:

Starting 9/9/2026 Airport free Pickup Service： 
- JFK Airport, New York – 9 AM
- LGA Airport, New York – 10 AM
- Newark Airport, New Jersey – 12 PM

- JFK Airport, New York – 2:00 PM
- LGA Airport, New York – 3:30 PM
- Newark Airport, New Jersey – 6:00 PM

***If you arrive at Newark airport you can take the free shuttle to Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suite Elizabeth NJ: (24 Hours every 30 minutes)
Hotel Shuttle pick up is at Zone 2, Station P3 on the Air train line. From the Terminal, go to Station P3 using the Air train. Look for Zone 2 at the street level pick up area.

* Passengers arriving at JFK / LGA are strongly recommended to take flights arriving before 12:00 noon.
* If you cannot arrive during the free pickup hours, you may travel to the hotel on your own. Paid private transfer is also available for up to 2 persons per trip. Please contact USWaytour customer service for details.
* Pre-tour and post-tour hotel nights can be added at an extra cost, with no airport transfer included.

Summary of the Day:

In the morning, we will visit Princeton University, a private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey. Founded in 1746 in Elizabeth as the College of New Jersey, it is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. Its main campus spans 600 acres (2.4 km²) with over 200 buildings.

We will then head to Philadelphia for lunch, featuring the famous Philly Cheesesteak.

In the afternoon, we will tour the University of Pennsylvania, a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia. Founded in 1755 by Benjamin Franklin, one of the nine colonial colleges, it was established to educate leaders in academia, business and public service, with strengths in arts & humanities, social sciences, business & law, natural sciences and technology.

After dinner, we will return to the hotel.

Summary of the Day:

We will visit the world-famous metropolis of New York City.

First, we tour Wall Street, the world’s busiest financial district, home to the New York Stock Exchange and Federal Hall. Nearby stands the Charging Bull, the iconic symbol of Wall Street.We then pass the 9/11 Memorial, the new World Trade Center, and the United Nations Headquarters.Next, we drive by the Empire State Building, one of New York’s most famous skyscrapers, and the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, renovated at a cost of over $100 million, featuring various retired fighter jets and helicopters.

We then board the Statue of Liberty Circle Cruise, where we can enjoy close-up views of the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, and the full skyline of Lower Manhattan.Afterwards, we visit Rockefeller Center and reach Times Square, the heart of New York City. Surrounded by brilliant lights and giant digital billboards, you will truly feel at the center of the world — also the famous venue for the annual New Year’s Eve ball drop. Be sure to take photos in the heart of Times Square.

Wall Street: 30 minutes
One World Trade Center: 20 minutes
United Nations Headquarters: 20 minutes
Statue of Liberty Cruise: 60 minutes
Rockefeller Center: 30 minutes
Times Square: 30 minutes

Summary of the Day:

A day of journey reviewing American history.First, we arrive in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the fifth largest city and the former capital of the United States. After breakfast in Philadelphia, we stroll through Independence Mall, visit Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, and the Liberty Bell that rang to announce its adoption. Many world civil rights leaders have specially visited this bell, giving it profound significance.

We then drive to Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. We visit the U.S. Capitol at the heart of Washington, D.C., the supreme symbol of American authority. The white-domed Capitol is where the Senate and House of Representatives convene, and where every U.S. president is inaugurated.

Next, we visit the National Museum of Natural History, the largest museum under the Smithsonian Institution. It houses over 100 million specimens including animals, plants, fossils, minerals, and human artifacts.We then visit the White House, the official residence of the U.S. President. We can clearly see its full view from the South Lawn, where foreign dignitaries are officially received.

We pass by the Washington Monument, the tallest structure in the capital and the center of the National Mall. We then reach the Jefferson Memorial at the southern end of the National Mall to honor Thomas Jefferson, the third and one of the most talented U.S. presidents, and enjoy the scenic views of the Tidal Basin.

Finally, we visit the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial at the western end of the National Mall, paying the highest tribute to those who sacrificed in history and wars.

Philadelphia: 1 hour
U.S. Capitol: 20 minutes
National Museum of Natural History: 45 minutes
White House: 20 minutes
Jefferson Memorial: 20 minutes
Lincoln Memorial: 1 hour

Summary of the Day:

In the morning, we head north toward Niagara Falls and re-enter New York State, passing through Corning. We visit the Corning Museum of Glass (admission included), home to more than 45,000 glass artworks spanning from 3,500 years ago to the present. We then continue north to Niagara Falls, the most spectacular natural attraction on the North American East Coast. Upon arrival, we visit Goat Island on the Niagara River and the observation deck beside the American Falls to enjoy the famous falls. Illuminated by colorful lights from the Canadian side, the falls take on a stunningly charming glow, vastly different from their majestic daytime appearance — perfect for capturing memorable photos. This marks a wonderful end to our day at Niagara Falls.

Effective May 19, 2026, Watkins Glen State Park will replace Corning Glass Museum, all fees included. This change lasts until October 19, 2026. Corning Glass Museum will resume on October 20, 2026. All details subject to official notice.

Corning Glass Museum: 1.5 hours
Goat Island: 1 hour
Night Tour: 45 minutes

Summary of the Day:

In the morning, we return to the Niagara area. We take the Maid of the Mist Boat Tour (admission included, seasonal).In winter, we visit Old Fort Niagara instead.Wearing raincoats provided by the cruise company, you will get up close to the magnificent American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls (Canadian Falls).
We then travel to our next destination, Boston. In the evening, we arrive in Boston, the capital of Massachusetts. We will enjoy the famous local specialty—Boston lobster for dinner. The tender, juicy lobster with delicious side dishes is a must-try.

Maid of the Mist: 1 hour

Maid of the Mist Cruise(Apr–Oct: subject to weather closure; Nov–Mar: closed. Official schedule final.)

Summary of the Day:

We first arrive at Harvard Square, home to the world-class Harvard University. After breakfast, we enter the main campus of Harvard University, stroll through this prestigious institution, and experience its academic atmosphere.We then visit another world-famous university — the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where the atomic bomb was developed during World War II and which has educated numerous renowned scientists and physicists.

After visiting the two top universities, we head to downtown Boston, passing by Trinity Church and the John Hancock Tower, the tallest building in New England.Finally, we reach Boston Harbor and Quincy Market for lunch. The market offers a wide variety of food stalls from all over the US. We highly recommend trying local specialties: New England clam chowder and lobster rolls. Quincy Market also has many Boston-themed souvenirs and is a must-visit spot in Boston.

After lunch, we return to New York.

Harvard University: 30 minutes
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): 20 minutes
Trinity Church: 20 minutes
Quincy Market: 1 hour

Boston Drop-off: Flights from Boston Airport (BOS) should depart after 15:00 PM.
New York Drop-off: Flights from New York’s three major airports (JFK / LGA / EWR) should depart after 21:00 PM.
Special Note: The itinerary order is not fixed; please follow the tour guide’s arrangements.
New York Drop-off Location:114 Bowery, New York, NY 10013 (Chinatown)