NYC: Philadelphia, Washington DC & Niagara Falls 3-Day Trip

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Country: United States

Duration: 3 days


Description

Embark on a 3-day journey from NYC to discover the iconic sights of Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Niagara Falls. Roundtrip transportation and hotel accommodation are included on this tour.
Day 1
Today, we will drive to Philadelphia, the City of Friendship, visit the Independence Historical Park and witness the history of American independence. Then go to Washington, the political center of the United States, the capital, where the White House, U.S. Capitol are located.
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, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial (45 mins) → Hotel
Special Notes:
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)
Hotel:Springhill Suites Gaithersburg ; Comfort Inn Shady Grove - Gaithersburg - Rockville; similar

Day 2
Today we will be heading to the Corning Glass Museum! The museum is located in western New York and is dedicated to history, art, and the science behind glassmaking. Following, we will be visiting Niagara Falls and overlooking the American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall, and the Bridal Veil Fall! Here, you will be simply amazed by the beauty of the falls and what makes Niagara Falls worth the visit.
Itinerary :
Corning Museum of Glass (Optional, 90 mins) → Watkins Glen State Park + Finger Lake (Optional, 90 mins, Watkins Glen State Park will not be visited when it is closed) → Niagara Falls Night Tour (Mandatory, 90mins)
Notes:
1. Watkins Glen State Park only opens in summer, usually from April to October each year.
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 that there is no fireworks show on that day).
Hotel:M Hotel Buffalo; Niagara Riverside Resort; similar

Day 3
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
Note: Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls Boat usually closed in winter season, it will not be visited based on attraction closure.

Highlights

  • Witness American history and nature on a 3-day trip from NYC
  • Explore Philadelphia, the birthplace of American independence
  • Be humbled by the grand national landmarks of Washington D.C.
  • Experience the cascading waters of Niagara Falls up close
  • Relax on couch bus between stops with live commentary

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible
The activity provider is not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of delays unrelated to the tour
The activity provider reserves the right, when operating conditions require, to transfer passengers from one vehicle to another en route
Itineraries may change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances
Hotels have different room types, such as king/queen size beds or two double-size twin beds. The maximum number of people who can legally stay in a room is 2 to 4 people. In addition, each hotel has a different method of charging the deposit, which requires the cooperation of the guests according to regulations
Returning time depends on the actual itinerary, weather, and traffic of the day
There are mandatory and optional attraction admission fees with prices that are subject to change without prior notice. Tickets are purchased from the tour guide.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.