East Coast Innovative 7-day Deluxe Tour (Code: AP7X)
Day 1: Hometown – NYC (Self-guided tour in Flushing)
The first day itinerary is for your reference only; the schedule is subject to change upon your arrival.
Thanks for choosing your vacation with us! You can choose any one of the major airports in New York
City (JFK, LGA, EWR) when you book your flight. Our professional tour guide will meet you at the
baggage claim area for the domestic flight; for international flight, please arrive at the Passenger Waiting
Area for pick up. (Passengers, who arrive at Terminal 7of JFK Airport, please wait outside of the baggage
claim area.)
Guests who arrive at JFK or LGA airport before 5:00pm will be sent to Flushing Queens. We will provide
free luggage storage service, and our guests can visit nearby Queens Crossing, Macy’s Shopping Center.
In addition, Flushing is a safe and booming Asian commercial and retail area with many shopping and
dining options. You will experience the distinctive Asian-American culture. For those who arrive at
EWR airport, feel free to take our shuttle to Jersey Garden Outlet and we will take you back to the hotel
as soon as the rooms are ready to check-in. All guests who arrive before 4:30PM can join our tailored
night tour to experience the charm of “the city that never sleeps” for only $25/adult and $15/child. The
night tour will visit Rockefeller Center, Times Square and a observation point in NJ. (Complimentary
transfer excludes service fee $10/per person)
Hotel: Crowne(or Ramada) Plaza/Sheraton/Hilton/Courtyard by Marriott or equivalent
Day 2 Optional Tours
(Option 1)Walking Tour ($60, Code SD)
We will take you to Manhattan in the morning and start the tour from there.
Lower Manhattan: Manhattan Chinatown-Manhattan Bridge-Confucius Plaza-Civic Center-Manhattan
Municipal Building-New York County Supreme Court-City Hall-Brooklyn Bridge
Midtown: Grand Central Terminal-Chrysler Building-Metlife Building-New York Public Library- Bryant
Park-Lady M
Upper Manhattan: Central Park-Strawberry Fields-The Lake-Bethesda Fountain-The Mall
(Remark: Tour fee include subway fees, exclude all meals, personal expense, and minimum $10/person
service fee per day. We kindly suggest wearing comfortable clothes and shoes)
(Option 2)Shopping Tour ($35, Code GW)
We will take you to Manhattan in the morning and start the tour from there. Guaranteed 5 hour shopping
time! We will go shopping at the world’s finest outlet Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. The
merchandises will be on sale for 25% to 65% savings with assorted designer and name brands such as
Burberry, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Prada, and etc.
(Option 3)Shooting Experience Tour ($180, Code WL)
We will take you to Manhattan in the morning and start the tour from there: a 6 star place to go for
shooting near New York. No license or permit need. Great experience! We will also visit Jersey Garden
Mall for shopping.
(Option 4)Free Tour ($30, Code TS)
We will take you to Manhattan in the morning and start the tour from there. You may take a fly by
helicopter to overlook the city in the sky. Take a bite of finest strip steaks in the famous steakhouses.
Take a ride by the historical subway to discover every corner of the city: the campus of Columbia
University, Lincoln Center, New York Stock Exchange (Note: tours inside NYSE need booking online by
tourists selves.), American Museum of Natural History and etc. Or enjoy your extravagant shopping at the
nine-story Bloomingdale’s flagship store, a shopping paradise which is located on Lexington Ave. / 59th
St., with exclusive coupon of 10% discount for our guests only! Or you can shop at Century 21
department store, located around the corner of WTC, which offers designer clothing, handbags &
accessories, shoes, beauty & fragrances, home goods, techs and gifts with good percentages off the retail.
Hotel: Crowne(or Ramada) Plaza/Sheraton/Hilton/Courtyard by Marriott or equivalent
Day 3 New York City Tour
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: by visiting amounts of famous
landmarks, you will learn more of the city’s unique history, culture, and the core spirit of the New
Yorkers! By stepping up to the Empire State Building Observation deck, 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 of New York, the Empire State. Nowadays it is still the most famed landmark of the city.
Also, Guests will take a sightseeing cruise tour on the Hudson River to enjoy the city view from a totally
different angle, as well as take pictures with the backdrops of Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge.
Furthermore, visit USS Intrepid, the national heritage that costs $120 million, which is reopen for visitors.
Concorde supersonic airliner and a variety of aircrafts will be all in the exhibition. In addition, wandering
around the world’s famous financial and securities trading center – Wall Street, taking pictures with
Trinity Church, New York Stock Exchange and its signature sculpture Charging Bull, and visiting Times
Square, Madame Tussauds’ – all of these will be made up into our tour later. Of course, we can’t miss the
renowned 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
pass by the Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Ground Zero and the new “Freedom tower” – One World
Trade Center …
Hotel: Crowne(or Ramada) Plaza/Sheraton/Hilton/Courtyard by Marriott or equivalent
Day 4 Philadelphia – Washington D.C.
Summer schedule: apply when DC cruise resume.
In the morning, we will visit Philadelphia where known as the birthplace of American democracy. At the
Independence National Historical Park, you will have a special moment of standing exactly where the
Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed inside the Independence Hall. 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.
Afterwards, we will head to Washington D.C. and 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. We will also 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. Next,
we will go to Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum which is located on the National Mall (also
known as the Capitol Hill). 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. The two buildings compose the nerve political center of
Washington, D.C. and the nation. Furthermore, you surely don’t want to miss the opportunity to take our
exclusive DC cruise for sightseeing of the town along the Potomac River. Along the way, you will also
see and pass by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, WWII Memorial and more.
Winter schedule: apply when DC cruise close.
In the morning, we will visit Philadelphia where known as the birthplace of American democracy. At the
Independence National Historical Park, you will have a special moment of standing exactly where the
Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed inside the Independence Hall. 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.
Afterwards, we will head to Washington D.C. and 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. We will also 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. Next,
we will go to Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum which is located on the National Mall (also
known as the Capitol Hill). 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. The two buildings compose the nerve political center of
Washington, D.C. and the nation. Furthermore, we will visit International Spy Museum. The museum is a
museum exploring the craft, practice, history, and contemporary role of espionage. It is the only public
museum in the United States solely dedicated to espionage and the only one in the world to provide a
global perspective on an all-but-invisible profession. It also features the largest collection of international
espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. Many of these objects are being seen by the public for
the first time. Along the way, you will also see and pass by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, WWII
Memorial and more.
Hotel: Holiday Inn/Crowne Plaza/Shippen Place Hotel or equivalent
Day 5 Corning – Niagara Falls
Summer schedule: apply when Maid of Mist resume.
We will arrive at one of Fortune Global 500’s headquarter, Corning, to visit the Museum of Glass, which
is dedicated to the history, art, and science behind glassmaking. Its collection contains more than 45,000
objects, some of which date back millennia. Guests here will be invited to enjoy the Hot Glass Show
which is performed by professional glass craftsmen. After lunch, we are going to see the renowned
Niagara Falls. Overlooking American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall and the Bridal Veil Fall, you will be
astounded by the deafening roar of the falls. It’s the combination of height and volume that makes
Niagara Falls so beautiful. More than 6 million cubic ft. (168,000 cubic meters) of water goes over the
crest line of the falls every minute during peak daytime tourist hours. Take the voyage on the famous
“Maid of the Mist” which gets passengers as close as possible to the Niagara Falls! The Maid rides right
into the mists thrown up by the roaring cascade as the Niagara River tumbles over the edge of the falls.
You can also optionally watch a Niagara IMAX movie which chronicles more than 12,000 years of
history and examines human interaction with the falls from ancient time through the people – like you who come to see them today.
Later we will go for Niagara In-depth Tour. 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 (You may stay in the
Falls Park for self-exploration if you are not joining the In-Depth tour). (The completeness of night view
on certain summer evenings may be limited or not available due to late sunset time and US Federal
Government regulations on driving hours.) Later we will go to the hotel when night falls.
Winter schedule: apply when Maid of Mist close.
We will arrive at one of Fortune Global 500’s headquarter, Corning, to visit the Museum of Glass, which
is dedicated to the history, art, and science behind glassmaking. Its collection contains more than 45,000
objects, some of which date back millennia. Guests here will be invited to enjoy the Hot Glass Show
which is performed by professional glass craftsmen. After lunch, we are going to see the renowned
Niagara Falls. Overlooking American Fall, the Horseshoe Fall and the Bridal Veil Fall, you will be
astounded by the deafening roar of the falls. It’s the combination of height and volume that makes
Niagara Falls so beautiful. More than 6 million cubic ft. (168,000 cubic meters) of water goes over the
crest line of the falls every minute during peak daytime tourist hours. Take the JetBoat ride on the
Niagara River which makes the tour unforgettable and refreshing by playing in the whitewater rapids.
*JetBoat tour will be closed under tough weather or river icy condition.) You can also optionally watch a
Niagara IMAX movie which chronicles more than 12,000 years of history and examines human
interaction with the falls from ancient time through the people – like you – who come to see them today.
Later we will go for Niagara In-depth Tour. 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 (You may stay in the
Falls Park for self-exploration if you are not joining the In-Depth tour). (The completeness of night view
on certain summer evenings may be limited or not available due to late sunset time and US Federal
Government regulations on driving hours.) Later we will go to the hotel when night falls.
Hotel: Adam’s Mark/Radisson/Holiday Inn or equivalent
Day 6 Upstate New York – Boston
We will cross the upstate New York and leave for Boston when you enjoy the magnificent view of the
Erie Canal and mountains on our comfortable tour bus. In the afternoon, we will arrive in 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. For the rest of our Boston city tour, we will pass
by old Trinity Cathedral, Hancock Building, Boston Athenaeum, Boston Park, Swan Lake Park, and
overlook the Golden Dome of the State House. In addition, you will have the chance to taste very famous
Boston lobsters feast for dinner- get excited!
Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton/Four Points by Sheraton/Radisson or equivalent
Day 7 Boston – Home
In the morning, fun will begin as soon as you board the cruise ship and enjoy a breathtaking view of the
Boston harbor. The next stop is the old Quincy Market. The old Quincy Market is opportune for strolling
through, or to get a taste of the historical ambience as well as to pick out souvenirs among the assorted
merchants and artisans. The Market was also surrounded by dozens of restaurants for dining option with a
variety of authentic cuisines, and absolutely, you cannot miss the famous New England clam chowder.