New York City: The Big Apple

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4–6 days
New York
Bursting with an energy all its own, New York City provides a unique look into American life and culture. Explore the very best of the Big Apple, from the bustle of Times Square to the skyline view from the Empire State Building. Get to know one of our country’s most exciting cities like never before!
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  • Day 1: New York City

    Arrive in New York City

    Take a walking tour of Midtown

    • Fifth Avenue
    • Rockefeller Center
    • Bryant Park

    Make a photo stop in Central Park

    Visit the Empire State Building by night

  • Day 2: New York City

    Visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

    • Marvel at the 151-foot model engineered by Alexandre Gustav Eiffel, of Eiffel Tower fame
    • Explore the Ellis Island Immigration Museum

    Take a guided tour of New York

    • Greenwich Village
    • SoHo
    • Chinatown
    • Little Italy

    Visit Times Square

    Attend a Broadway show (based on a select list of current shows)

  • Day 3: New York City

    Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

    Depart for home

  • Day 4: New York City • Depart for home

Experience even more

  • Day 4: New York City

    Visit the Museum of Natural History

    Take a walking tour of Central Park

    • Strawberry Fields, tribute to John Lennon
    • Bethesda Fountain
    • Friedsam Memorial Carousel

    Optional: Drama Workshop

  • Day 5: New York City

    Take a tour of Madison Square Garden or Radio City Music Hall

    Take a guided tour of Harlem and the Bronx

    • Ulysses S. Grant statue
    • St. John the Divine Cathedral
    • Columbia University

    Take a tour of the Apollo Theater

  • Day 6: New York City

    Visit the Museum of the Moving Image: Exhibition tour

    Depart for home

Your departure day activities may vary depending on how long your tour is. For details or to adjust your trip, please call 800.503.2323.

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  • Day 1: New York City

    Arrive in New York City

    Take a walking tour of Midtown

    • Fifth Avenue
    • Rockefeller Center
    • Bryant Park

    Make a photo stop in Central Park

    Visit the Empire State Building by night

  • Day 2: New York City

    Visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

    • Marvel at the 151-foot model engineered by Alexandre Gustav Eiffel, of Eiffel Tower fame
    • Explore the Ellis Island Immigration Museum

    Take a guided tour of New York

    • Greenwich Village
    • SoHo
    • Chinatown
    • Little Italy

    Visit Times Square

    Attend a Broadway show (based on a select list of current shows)

  • Day 3: New York City

    Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

    Depart for home

  • Day 4: New York City • Depart for home

Experience even more

  • Day 4: New York City

    Visit the Museum of Natural History

    Take a walking tour of Central Park

    • Strawberry Fields, tribute to John Lennon
    • Bethesda Fountain
    • Friedsam Memorial Carousel

    Optional: Drama Workshop

  • Day 5: New York City

    Take a tour of Madison Square Garden or Radio City Music Hall

    Take a guided tour of Harlem and the Bronx

    • Ulysses S. Grant statue
    • St. John the Divine Cathedral
    • Columbia University

    Take a tour of the Apollo Theater

  • Day 6: New York City

    Visit the Museum of the Moving Image: Exhibition tour

    Depart for home

Your departure day activities may vary depending on how long your tour is. For details or to adjust your trip, please call 800.503.2323.

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  • Overnight Security

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  • Meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch can also be included.

  • All Gratuities

    Tips included for your Tour Director, bus driver, licensed guides, restaurant and hotel staff.

  • Guided Tours and Activities

    Sightseeing tours led by expert and licensed local guides; tickets to all activities.

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