4-Day Philadelphia, New York, Yale University, Boston Tour from Washington D.C.
DC4-5647- Reward Points
incl. Tax
- Departure: Washington DC
- Leave: Boston
- Duration: 4 Day(s)
Dates & Prices
Highlights
- Visiting many attractions in a short time: Reach the peak of the landmark of New York--Empire State Building, “Crossroads of the World” Times Square, The embodiment of American military power--U.S.S. Intrepid, take the Liberty Cruise, a close contact at the symbol of American freedom
- Enter and visit the Founding Father of the United States--Former residence of President Washington Mount Vernon
- The center for political rights of the United States: White House (exterior), enter Parliament Hill and Library of Congress
- The only one and brand new Observation Deck in Philadelphia! Standing in the cradle of American history, overlook the more than 200 year history of the United States
Itinerary
- Details
- Brief
Day | Itinerary | Attractions | Note |
Day 1 | Home→Washington, D.C. | Washington DC | |
Day 2 | Washington D.C.→Philadelphia | Lincoln Memorial / Korean War Veterans Memorial / Vietnam Veterans Memorial / White House / Independence National Historical Park / Liberty Bell / Independence Hall / National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC | |
Day 3 | New York City Tour | New York Holy Trinity Church / New York Madame Tussauds / World Trade Center / Wall Street / The Intrepit Sea Air Space Museum | |
Day 4 | Yale University→Boston | Yale University / Harvard University / Boston Port Ship / Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Quincy Market |
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D1
Day 1
Home→Washington, D.C.
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Meet Point
Please see detailed pickup and starting point information
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Attractions
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Accommodation
Hilton Washington Dulles Airport/Holiday Inn Dulles Airport VA/Wyndham Garden Manassas/Holiday Inn Dulles Airport or similar
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Description
Our professional tour guide will meet guests at the passenger waiting area of the Baggage Claim. Complimentary pick-up service of Dulles airport (IAD) and Reagan National Airport (DCA) are available 9:00AM-10:00PM. Guests might need to wait for other passengers. In addition, an optional night tour is available with at least 4 enrolled
guests of arrival before 5:00PM ($25/person).
*Washington Night Tour:
When the night falls, Washington turns into a different city. See all the major sights and
monuments of Washington DC lit up for the night on this comprehensive tour of the nation’s capital. With enjoyment of the tranquility, our tour will include the Air Force Memorial where you can easily overlook the Pentagon and the skyline of the capitol city, the waterside of Reflecting Pool where you can look up at the gorgeous U.S. Capitol building and National Mall (also known as Capitol Hill), the columned rotunda of Jefferson Memorial and the WWII Memorial where you can also oversee the grand Lincoln Memorial.
D2
Day 2
Washington D.C.→Philadelphia
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Meet Point
Assemble at a designated place
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Attractions
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Accommodation
Crowne (or Ramada) Plaza/Sheraton/Hilton /Courtyard by Marriott or similar
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Description
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. 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 and the Korean War Memorial.
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. 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 and the U.S. Capitol 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, 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, 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.
D3
Day 3
New York City Tour
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Meet Point
Assemble at a designated place
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Attractions
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Accommodation
Sheraton Stamford/Hilton Stamford/Holiday Inn Stamford or similar
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Description
At a first glance, traveling 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, 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 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, the national heritage that costs $120 million, is reopen 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 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. . .
D4
Day 4
Yale University→Boston
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Meet Point
Assemble at a designated place
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Attractions
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Description
Starting early in the morning, we will visit Yale University 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. After enjoying a wonderful red lobster feast in Boston, we will travel to the city of Cambridge, MA and visit the Harvard University. 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. 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 in the afternoon, overview this old city and explore its fascinating history. Upon completion of the tour, we will send you to Boston Logan International Airport for flights home. -
Return
Please book flight after 19:00 leaving Boston airport (BOS)
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Things to Know
- Only public area of the school is available to visit during exam time
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Departure & Return
Pickup Locations
Location | Time | Address | Note |
Self Check-in | Usually check in should be later than 4:00pm |
Dropoff Locations
Location | Time | Address |
Boston Airport(BOS)Only available on the tour end day | Free drop off: Flight departure after 19:00 |
Includes & Excludes
Includes
- Professional bilingual tour guide
- Transportation (The type of vehicle used will base on the number of guests on the day. 7-seat minivan; Minivan; motorcoach)
- Hotel (Nights is less a day of tour days);
- 3 night Hotel Accommodation
Excludes
- Service fee (minimum US$12/person/day, any child and Infant reserving a seat have to pay the service fees as well)
- 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);
- Any personal expenses are not listed in Fee Included.
- One World Observatory: Adult $53.35, Senior (age 65 and above) $51.17, Child (age 6-12) $46.82
- Liberty Cruise: Adult $48, Senior (age 65 and above) $42.5, Child (age 12-) $42.5
- U.S.S. Intrepid: Adult $36, Senior (age 65 and above) $34, Child (age 5-12) $26
- Metropolitan Museum of Art: Adult $30, Senior (age 65 and above) $22, Child (age 12 and below) free
- Boston Harbor Cruise: Adult $46, Senior (66+) $46, Child (3-12) $41
- Yale University In-Depth Tour: Adult $25, Senior (age 65 and above) $25, Child (age 3-12) $15
Notice
Optional activity prices in the excluded list is for reference only.
Attentions
- The itinerary will be subject to traffic, departure date, and weather, etc.
- This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for the attraction.
- A valid photo ID is required to board the bus. Customers are held solely responsible for their own travel documents and/or visas if required.
- There IS a penalty for any 3rd or 4th passengers who joins the tour for free of charge but becomes no show on the departure date.
- Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with Federal law and prohibited in all hotel rooms.
- Concerning the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic,some recreations areas are temporially closed. The tour guide will arrange the itinerary.
- Only one time Complimentary Airport Pick-up Service for each room.
- If there are any changes to your flight, please contact us immediately to make some adjustments.
Policies
No Show
Once the booking is confirmed, an absence or failure to show up on the scheduled date is NO SHOW. No show is non-refundable.
Cancellation
Cancellation Period | Policy |
16 or more days prior to tour departure date | Refund 85% payment |
9 - 15 days prior to tour departure date | Refund 40% payment |
8 days prior to tour departure date | Non-refundable |
Guaranteed!
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- 48hr price protection
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