American Gateway, Escorted Tours From New York

NEW YORK – FINGER LAKES - NIAGARA FALLS - NEW JERSEY -

PHILADELPHIA - WASHINGTON DC 

(MON, THURS, SAT)

Rate Type (Per Person):

Single $ 1045.00 for one person in one room.

Double $ 825.00 per person for 2 people sharing 1 room.

Triple $ 805.00 Rate per person for 3 people sharing 1 room.

Child $ 765.00 (Rate based for child sharing with 2 adults)*

*For 2 adults, 2 children please select triple room, an additional roll out bed will be an additional charge at the accomodation(s) provided 

Tour Details (Saturdays are reverse itinerary)

Day 1:

New York - Finger Lakes - Niagara Falls

This morning we depart from the Big Apple heading north where we will pass the beautiful Delaware Water Gap to Watkins Glen State Park in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Walk through Watkins Glen Canyon to visit the beautiful waterfalls and then continue to Niagara Falls passing Seneca Lake, arriving in the late afternoon.

Tour the US side of Niagara including the American Falls, Goat Island and Luna Island. Experience the power of Niagara aboard the Maid of the Mist. At night, we can appreciate the colourful lighting of the waters.

Overnight USA: Comfort Inn the Pointe

Canada: Ramada by Wyndham
Day 2:

Niagara Falls - New Jersey

Leaving the hotel, hear the thundering water of Niagara Falls. See the magnificent Horse Shoe Falls up close and experience the power aboard the Maid of the Mist (May-October). During winter until April when the Maid of the Mist is closed we tour the Power Vista Hydroelectric Station, along with a visit to the Cave of the winds.

At noon, we depart south to New York State. On the way to New York, enjoy a shopping excursion at one of the large outlet malls along the way, find your own bargain with brand name stores for less.

Overnight: La Quinta Inn & Suites, Clifton, NJ

Day 3

New Jersey - Philadelphia - Washington DC

Depart from New Jersey to Pennsylvania and to the city of brotherly love Philadelphia. Arriving in the historic area of Philadelphia we visit the famous Liberty Bell, one of the symbols of freedom in America, Constitution Square and Congress Hall. Stroll Elfreth’s alley the oldest continuously inhabited street in America. Continue on a panoramic tour of Philadelphia that includes the financial district, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Historic Philadelphia and more. Departing Philadelphia we see the famous “Rocky Steps”, then continue north to Lancaster county home of the Amish people. Ride on an authentic Amish Buggy ride through the Amish farm country.

Learn how Amish culture survived centuries without the benefits of technology, to this day their towns survive without the central power and sewage systems, that modern civilisation takes for granted. We learn how the Amish adapted, incoporating technology to create farms that are self sufficient and make use of renewable sources of energy. After the ride we visit the Amish marketplace where we can shop for handmade arts crafts and products. We depart then for DC.

Overnight: Crowne Plaza Dulles International Airport

Day 4

Washington DC - New York

Start the day with a visit of Thomas Jefferson Memorial, by the Tidal Basin, surrounded with famous Japanese cherry blossom trees. Visit the Arlington National Cemetery, the changing of the guard and the Kennedy family gravesite. Next stop is Capitol Hill. See the US Capitol and the White House to understand the core of the US government. Continue to the Air and Space Museum before visiting the Lincoln, Korea and Vietnam Memorials.

In the late afternoon, we depart north for an evening arrival in New York.

Tour Includes

• 3 nights hotel including tax and Continental Breakfast
  
• Air-Conditioned Bus or Van & Professional Tour Guide
  
• Sightseeing in Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, washington DC & Amish Country
  
• Admission to the Maid of the Mist (summer) or Cave of the Winds / Power Vista (winter)
• Amish Buggy Ride
  
• Entrance to Arlington National cemetery (U.S. ID or Passport required)
  
• A Tree will be planted in your honor when joining this tour

Duration: 4 Days

Tour Operation Times: Mon, Thurs, Sat - Year round @ 06:30 

Departure Point: Outside Port Authority side entrance 330W 42nd between 8th & 9th Ave. New York City, NY at 6:30A