Itinerary
Start and end in New York City! With the In-depth Cultural tour American Triangle – 5 Days, you have a 5 days tour package taking you through New York City, USA and 6 other destinations in North America. American Triangle – 5 Days includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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: Niagara Falls – Wyndham Super 8
Day 2 :
NIAGARA FALLS – TORONTO – 1000 ISLANDS
Our day starts with the magnificent Horse Shoe Falls’ view followed by the visit of the picturesque village of Niagara on The Lake. We continue to Toronto, the financial capital of Canada. We visit the HTO Park, Brookfield Place - home of the Hockey Hall of Fame - City Hall and The Distillery Historic District. Towards evening depart Toronto east along the world-famous Lake Ontario for an evening arrival to the 1000 Islands area (in April, based on weather’s conditions we may return to Niagara Falls for overnight).
Overnight Gananoque – Comfort Inn (April- Niagara Falls – Wyndham Super 8)
Day 3 :
1000 ISLANDS – NEW YORK
We start the day with a cruise through the amazing 1000 Islands along the St. Laurence River that was navigated about 500 years ago, by the French explorer Jacques Cartier. See the houses of the rich and famous built atop private islands - such as Boldt Castle and Heart Island. 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. Evening arrival to our hotel in New Jersey.
Overnight New Jersey – La Quinta Inn and Suites, Clifton, NJ
Day 4 :
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, Independence National Park 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” and then continue to Lancaster county home of the Amish people. vWe start our visit with a ride on an authentic Amish Buggy through the Amish farm country and learn how they live without the benefit of modern technology, no electricity, running water, telephone service, or appliances. After the ride, we visit the Amish marketplace where we can shop for handmade arts crafts and products. In the late afternoon, we depart east for an evening arrival in Washington DC.
Overnight: Wyndham Garden, Washington DC.
Day 5 :
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 guards 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, Martin Luther King, Korea and Vietnam Memorials.
In the late afternoon we depart Nord for an evening arrival in New York.
What's Included
Accommodation:
4 nights hotel including tax and Continental Breakfast
Guide:
Professional Tour Guide
Meals:
Continental Breakfast
Additional Services:
- IMPORTANT: An ID is required to access to the Arlington National Cemetery. International visitors will need to present a passport.
- Sightseeing in Niagara Falls, Toronto, 1000 Islands, Philadelphia and Washington DC
- Admission to the Maid of the Mist
- 1000 Islands cruise (May to October)
- Amish Buggy Ride
Transport:
Air-Conditioned Bus or Van
Flights:
International flights are not included
Insurance:
Insurance is not included.
Additional Services
Other activities and services are not included.