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Overview
Take a ride to the top of the One World Trade Center Observatory!
Overlook amazing panoramic views of New York from above and admire the beautiful skyline of New York.
Take the Liberty cruise and enjoy the statue of Liberty from the water perspective!
Visit the Independence National Historical Park and Liberty Bell.
Explore the famous Wall Street and Charging Bull.
Room Details
All hotel rooms are based on two Full / Double beds or one King/Queen bed depends on what hotel availiable on the day. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.
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Description
Day 1: Washington D.C.--(Vehicle)--Philadelphia--(Vehicle)--New York
Stop At: Washington DC, Washington DC, District of Columbia United States
(Day 1-Overview)
Today we will depart from Washington, D.C., and drive to Philadelphia which is known as the "City of Love!" Here, we will visit the Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Following, we will take a look at the National Independence Historical Park and after lunch we will drive to New York.
Itinerary:
Washington D.C. → Philadelphia → Independence National Historical Park & Lunch (90 mins, visit Liberty Bell and Independence Hall) → New York → Wall Street & Charging Bull (45 mins) → One World Trade Center Observatory (optional, 90 mins) → United Nations Headquarter (outside visit, 15 mins) → New York Night Tour (150 mins)
New York Night Tour itinraray: Rockefeller Center (60 mins) → Time Square (50 mins) → Hamilton Park (20 mins)
Duration: 10 hours
Stop At: Independence National Historical Park, 143 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106 United States
Independence National Historical Park & Lunch (90 mins, visit Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, Lunch pay byself)
This National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania serves as a way of preserving important Revolutionary War sites for future generations. Known as "America's most historic square mile," this 55-acre park in the "Old City" district definitely a site to see.
Liberty Bell
The famously cracked Liberty Bell is a sign of American Independence and spirit. Located at Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia, PA, this symbol of the American Revolution was crafted in 1752 - more than 250 years ago.
Independence Hall
One of Philadelphia's most famous landmarks, Independence Hall in Independence National Historical Park is the location where both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated, written, and ratified by the Founding Fathers of the USA.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Wall Street, Wall Street, New York City, New York 10005 United States
This famous street in New York City's Financial District has become synonymous with American financial enterprises. It is also the home of the New York Stock Exchange, and has been (or still is) the location of several other exchanges.
Charging Bull bronze sculpture that sits at the northern tip of New York's Bowling Green Park is ready to strike! It was commissioned to represent the "strength and power of the American people" after the stock market crashed in 1987.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: One World Observatory, 285 Fulton St, One World Trade Center, New York City, New York 10007 United States
One World Trade Center is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. There, 102 stories up, find yourself face-to-face with New York's iconic skyline. Maybe you've seen views of the city before, but never quite like this. Walk the three sprawling levels of the Observatory and discover surprises along the way.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: United Nations Headquarters, 405 E 42nd St, New York City, New York 10017 United States
Outside visit only.
This building in New York City has served as the global headquarters of the United Nations since 1952. The area has extraterritoriality status, meaning it is technically not bound by the laws of New York or even the United States. Although it is situated in New York City, the land occupied by the United Nations Headquarters and the spaces of buildings that it rents are under the sole administration of the United Nations and not the U.S. government.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Times Square, Broadway, New York City, New York 10036 United States
New York Night Tour itinraray: Rockefeller Center (60 mins) → Time Square (50 mins) → Hamilton Park (20 mins)
Rockefeller Center is described as one of the greatest projects of the Great Depression era, Rockefeller Center was declared a New York City landmark in 1985 and a National Historic Landmark in 1987.Times Square is a major commercial intersection, tourist destination, entertainment center and neighborhood. One of the world's busiest pedestrian areas. And it’s very charming at night. Great observation point in NJ, high up on the cliffs overlooking the Hudson River. There, you will enjoy what is considered to be the best night view of the New York City skyline.
Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
Accommodation included:
Hotel:Fairfield Newark Liberty International Airport Or Holiday Inn Newark International Airport Or Same level
Day 2: New York City -- Washington D.C.
Stop At: Dumbo Manhattan Bridge View, 39 Washington St # 21, Brooklyn, New York 11201 United States
DUMBO "Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass"
Trendy Dumbo's cobblestone streets and converted Brooklyn warehouse buildings are the backdrop for independent boutiques, high-end restaurants and trendy cafes.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Little Island, West 13th Street, Pier55 in Hudson River Park, New York City, New York 10014 United States
Little Island, a new, free public park pier within the larger Hudson River Park, opened to the public on May 21, 2021, providing New Yorkers and visitors from around the world with a unique green space unlike any other in New York City. Planned in partnership with the Hudson River Park Trust, Little Island was funded primarily through Barry Diller and the Diller-Von Furstenberg Family Foundation through an extraordinary philanthropic gift to the Hudson River Park.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, New York City, New York 10004 United States
Statue of Liberty Cruise(Optional)
Any trip to New York City must include a boat cruise around the Statue of Liberty. This iconic landmark has stood in the city that never sleeps for more than 100 years, as a joint effort between America and France to celebrate the anniversary of America's independence. And the sightseeing cruise tour on the Hudson River to enjoy the city view from a totally different angle, as well as take pictures with Brooklyn Bridge.
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Stop At: The Vessel, 20 Hudson Yards, New York City, New York 10001 United States
Hudson Yards - Vessel & Lunch stop (Total time spend here: 75 mins, Lunch pay byself)
The huge structure at the Hudson Yards landscape gallery, the center of the square and the visual focus is called Vessel (container), which looks like a strange cup-shaped vessel and looks like a huge honeycomb. Some people regard it as a building, calling it "the Eiffel Tower in New York", and some people think it is an art installation called the "real version of the Monument Valley." Appreciate the architecture from different angles to discover the unique beauty, which is a great place for your friends to punch cards.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: New York City, New York City, New York United States
Day 2 Overview
Today we will continue to explore New York City! We will head into Dumbo, Little Island, take a ride on the liberty cruise and visit Hudson Yards the Vessel. Finally, we will head back to Washington D.C.
Itinerary:
Hotel → DUMBO "Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass" (20 mins) → Little island (60 mins) → Liberty Cruise (optional, 60 mins) → Hudson Yards - Vessel & Lunch (75 mins) → Washington D.C.
Meals included:
Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 2 days (Approx.)
- Return Details: Returns to original departure point
What's Included
- Professional vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
- Breakfast
- Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide) .
- Hotel (1 Night )
- Food and beverage.
- Air ticket, ferry, and shuttle transfer in some attraction area/national parks.
- Optional admission fee (Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
- Gratuities.
- Personal expensesand personal room fee and other expenses not listed in the Cost Includes.
- Parking is not available at pick up point.The cost of transportation to/from the place of departure.
- Entry/Admission-One World Observatory&Liberty Cruise
- Booster seat ($10.00/person/day) available upon request while the booking for children 8 and under.
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 1. Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
- 2. Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate flight information, tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible.
- 3. Various hotels may have different deposit policy passengers need to comply with. No specific bed type or the position of the tour can be guaranteed at each hotel. Usually 2-4 people can stay in each room maximally. Hotel check-in time starts at 15:00.
- 4. Any guests that have already purchased their own tickets or have a city PASS will not be able to use it on the tour. Please understand that you must purchase the admission tickets through our company in order to participate. For the optional admission tickets, you will reserve it from the tour guide directly. The tour guide will make this arrangement for you. As a tour group, it is highly suggested to make a reservation together rather than individually in order to get into an attraction. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Thank you again for choosing to tour with us!
- 5. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary.
- 6. During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
- 7. If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
- 8. Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday provide the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.
- 9. Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
- 10. We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on the website. It is your responsibility to check it on the website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, JUPITER LEGEND Corporation shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
- 11. This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
- 12. Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be refunded.
- 13. Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with Federal law and prohibited in most hotel rooms. Customers are responsible for any penalty charged by the hotel in a non-smoking room at least $250 per night.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.